2023 Panini Contenders Optic Rookies Amen Thompson #8 Orange PSA 9

This 2023 Panini Contenders Optic Rookies card features Amen Thompson, the dynamic guard who quickly established himself as one of the premier defensive forces in the NBA. Highlighting his rookie season, this card captures the early professional journey of a highly touted prospect who transitioned seamlessly from Overtime Elite to the highest level of basketball.

Presented in a PSA 9 Mint condition, this card features the vibrant Orange parallel, making it a standout addition to any modern basketball collection.

Card Details

• Year: 2023
• Set: Panini Contenders Optic Rookies
• Card Number: 8
• Parallel: Orange
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 9

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 6
• Population in Higher Grades: 4
• Total Graded Population: 12

Career Highlights

• Played for Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from 2019 to 2021, winning a Class 4A state championship.
• Played for Team OTE in Atlanta, Georgia from 2021 to 2022.
• Played for Team Overtime in Atlanta, Georgia in 2022.
• Played for City Reapers in Atlanta, Georgia from 2022 to 2023, winning an OTE Championship and earning All-OTE First Team honors.
• Selected by the Houston Rockets in the 2023 NBA Draft, playing for the team from 2023 to present.
• Named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2024.
• Named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2025.