Juwan Howard
1996-97 Topps Topps Finest Sterling #140
Card Snapshot: This 1996-97 Topps Topps Finest (Sterling) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Washington Bullets. Card number #140.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 1996-97 |
| Team | Washington Bullets |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Finest |
| Theme | Sterling |
| Variant | Base |
| Card Number | 140 |
| Serial / Print Run | — |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
📊 Collector Insights & Card Highlights
🏆 Hobby Significance
Topps Finest was the very first 'premium' brand in basketball cards, introducing Chromium technology to the hobby in 1993 and changing card design forever. The Juwan Howard collection spans multiple decades of basketball history, capturing everything from the high-flying 90s to his championship years with the Miami Heat. Each card represents a unique piece of this journey.
📈 Player Performance & Team
During this era, Juwan was the focal point of the Washington Wizards offense. He shared the court with prime Rod Strickland, who led the league in assists, and a young rookie named Richard Hamilton.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Late 90s Premium Insert Craze: Introduction of high-end parallels (PMG, Rubies, Refractors). The 1996-97 season celebrated the NBA's 50th Anniversary (noted by gold NBA logos on many cards). It also marked the arrival of the legendary 1996 Draft Class (Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Steve Nash), which drove the sports card hobby into a frenzy of innovation.
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Collector FAQs
Why is this 1996-97 Topps Finest Sterling Base card significant?
Produced by Topps, it stands out as an authentic piece of 1996-97 basketball hobby history in this private collection.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 1996-97 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.