The Peak of Upper Deck's "Exquisite" Era
This gallery presents an exceptional collection of 2008 Upper Deck Exquisite Flawless basketball cards. As the final "Exquisite" release from Upper Deck under the NBA license, this set holds a legendary status in the hobby, featuring some of the most iconic players in basketball history.
From the iconic Michael Jordan (/23) and Bill Russell (/25) to modern-day greats like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Durant, this collection is a tribute to the "Flawless" design that helped shape the future of high-end sports card collecting. Each card features on-card autographs and a level of elegance that remains the gold standard for many sports enthusiasts.
Private Collection
| Player | Team | Sport | Season | Company | Brand | Theme | Variant | Number | Serial | Print Run | Rookie | Game Used | Autograph | Grade |
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| Andrew Bynum | Los Angeles Lakers | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-AB | 30 | 50 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Alonzo Mourning | Miami Heat | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-AM | 10 | 25 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Baron Davis | Los Angeles Clippers | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-BD | 03 | 50 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Bill Russell | Boston Celtics | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-BR | 23 | 25 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Clyde Drexler | Houston Rockets | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-CD | 05 | 25 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Chris Paul | New Orleans Hornets | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-CP | 08 | 25 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Derek Fisher | Los Angeles Lakers | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-DF | 26 | 50 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Deron Williams | Utah Jazz | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-DW | 17 | 25 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Isiah Thomas | Detroit Pistons | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-IT | 02 | 25 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Julius Erving | Philadelphia 76ers | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-JE | 05 | 25 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Joakim Noah | Chicago Bulls | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-JN | 06 | 50 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Jerry West | Los Angeles Lakers | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-JW | 11 | 25 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Los Angeles Lakers | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-KA | 22 | 25 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Kevin Garnett | Boston Celtics | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-KG | 37 | 50 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Michael Cooper | Los Angeles Lakers | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-MC | 38 | 50 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Michael Jordan | Chicago Bulls | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-MJ | 15 | 23 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Paul Pierce | Boston Celtics | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-PP | 43 | 50 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Brandon Roy | Portland Trail Blazers | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-BR | 03 | 50 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Robert Parish | Boston Celtics | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-RP | 29 | 50 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rodney Stuckey | Detroit Pistons | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-RS | 28 | 50 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Tracy McGrady | Houston Rockets | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-TM | 20 | 50 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Vince Carter | New Jersey Nets | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-VC | 46 | 50 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Al Horford | Atlanta Hawks | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-AH | — | — | No | No | Yes | No |
| Kobe Bryant | Los Angeles Lakers | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-KB | — | — | No | No | Yes | No |
| Kevin Durant | Oklahoma City Thunder | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-KD | — | — | No | No | Yes | No |
| Lebron James | Cleveland Cavaliers | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-LB | — | — | No | No | Yes | No |
| Mitch Kupchak | Los Angeles Lakers | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-MK | — | — | No | No | Yes | No |
| Oscar Robertson | Milwaukee Bucks | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-OR | — | — | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rick Barry | Golden State Warriors | Basketball | 2008 | Upper Deck | Exquisite | Flawless | Autograph | FLAW-RB | — | — | No | No | Yes | No |