Juwan Howard
1996 Assets Base Set #15
Card Snapshot: This 1996 Classic Assets (Base Set) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Michigan Wolverines. Card number #15.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 1996 |
| Team | Michigan Wolverines |
| Manufacturer | Classic |
| Brand | Assets |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Base |
| Card Number | 15 |
| Serial / Print Run | — |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
📊 Collector Insights & Card Highlights
🏆 Hobby Significance
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.
⚒️ Card Technology
Trading Card Manufacturing: Traditional trading card manufacturing involves multiple layers of printing and finishing. Even standard base cards from this era often featured premium UV coatings and high-quality card stock that was revolutionary at the time.
📈 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. Fab Five Cultural Revolution: Starred at center for the University of Michigan's world-famous Fab Five, reaching back-to-back NCAA Championship games in 1992 and 1993 while permanently reshaping basketball style and music culture.
🏀 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. Fab Five Cultural Phenomenon: Early 1990s NCAA basketball at its peak, as five freshmen revolutionized youth culture, hip-hop synergy, and collegiate athletics on television.
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Collector FAQs
Why is this 1996 Assets Base Set Base card significant?
Produced by Classic, it stands out as an authentic piece of 1996 basketball hobby history in this private collection.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 1996 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.