On January 26, 2024, Luka Doncic gave the Atlanta Hawks and their fans an up-close-and-personal view of what could have been. Until his bombshell move to the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka spent his first six-plus seasons in Dallas colors. But it was actually Atlanta who selected him with the third pick of the 2018 NBA Draft before the Mavs acquired the Slovenian superstar in a draft-day deal. So, seeing Luka torch the Hawks for 73 points on their home floor that night in January might have hurt a bit more for Atlanta fans. Of course, Mavs faithful might experience similar emotions in the years to come after their beloved superstar’s league-shaking move to Hollywood.
There’s a parallel universe in which Luka is sporting an Atlanta jersey on this 2018 National Treasures Rookie Patch Auto and still flying high for the Hawks today. One of the most important cards of one of the most captivating and popular players of his generation, the example stamped 95/99 showcases an oversized three-color patch. It’s joined by a striking blue 10-grade auto that presents a color-match to the Mavericks-themed aesthetic of the card. There’s a timeline where this card shows Luka pulling up for a jumper wearing the yellow, red, black, and white of the Hawks. But most fans and collectors are more than happy to add this RPA to their collection just the way it is, especially with the superstar’s league-altering move to the Lakers.
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 01/16/2025.
