Collectors get to choose the design of an insert card for Panini 2011-12 NBA Hoops

Panini has been polling collectors, seeking their help in designing an insert card for the upcoming release of 2011-12 NBA Hoops.  Out of the many themes available, collectors chose to create an insert based on outstanding single game player achievements.   The name “A Night to Remember” was chosen for the insert set.

Now Panini is polling for opinions of one of the most important aspects of any card, the design.  There are the five designs under consideration.

 Design Option 1

Design Option 2

 Design Option 3

Design Option 4

Design Option 5

Lots of collectors like to voice their opinions about the design of cards after their release, but seldom to they get a chance to directly affect the outcome of which card makes into packs.   Every vote counts so head on over to The Knight’s Lance to pick your favorite.   And while you are there you’ll be able to leave a comment if you would like to see Dirk Nowitzki’s NBA Playoffs-record 24 free throws made without a miss against Oklahoma City in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals added to the set.

Here is a checklist of the cards that will be included in this insert set.  As you can see, it’s some heavy-duty players and accomplishments.

Regular Season: Wilt Chamberlain’s single-game scoring record

NBA Finals: Dwight Howard’s single-game blocks record

NBA Finals: Magic Johnson’s single-game assists record

Regular Season: Kobe Bryant’s single-game 3-pointers made record

NBA Finals: Bill Russell’s single-game rebounds record

Playoffs: Magic Johnson’s single-game assists record (tie)

Regular Season: Wilt Chamberlain’s single-game rebounds record

Playoffs: Wilt Chamberlain’s single-game rebounds record

NBA Finals: Ray Allen’s single-game 3-pointers made record

NBA Finals: Elgin Baylor’s single-game points record

Playoffs: John Stockton’s single-game assists record (tie)

Playoffs: Hakeem Olajuwon’s single-game blocks record (tie)

NBA Finals: Dwyane Wade’s single-game free throws made record

Playoffs: Ray Allen’s single-game 3-pointers made record (tie)

Playoffs: Bob Cousy’s single-game free throws made record

Regular Season: Scott Skiles’ single-game assists record

Playoffs: Mark Eaton’s single-game blocks record (tie)

NBA Finals: Rick Barry’s single-game field goals made record (tie)

Playoffs: Jason Terry’s single-game 3-pointers made record (tie)

Playoffs: Vince Carter’s single-game 3-pointers made record (tie)