Spurs’ Boban Marjanovic arrives on first NBA Rookie Card at perfect time

He’s a 7-foot-3 NBA rookie who’s on the only team with perhaps the best shot of dethroning the Golden State Warriors’ juggernaut. He’s a rookie who’s only averaged 5.7 points and 3.6 rebounds a game but already has regional TV commercial appearances because he’s already got a bit of a cult following.

His name is Boban Marjanovic … and he’s a San Antonio Spur who’s also now got his first official NBA Rookie Card from Panini America. It’s arrived at a perfect time, too.

First Buzz: 2015-16 Donruss basketball cards

What: 2015-16 Donruss basketball cards
Arrives: February 2016
Box basics: Three autograph or memorabilia cards per 24-pack box

What’s buzz-worthy: The wave of retro-styled modern Donruss cards returns to the NBA and, just like its baseball counterpart, it includes plenty of inserts, plenty of base cards and more hits than the typical lower-end brand. This year’s release also will be more limited than last season.

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