Juwan Howard
2001-02 Ultra Base Set Gold Medallion #142
Card Snapshot: This 2001-02 Fleer Ultra (Base Set) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Dallas Mavericks. Card number #142. This is the coveted Gold Medallion parallel variation.
🔄 Tap Card to Flip
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 2001-02 |
| Team | Dallas Mavericks |
| Manufacturer | Fleer |
| Brand | Ultra |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Gold Medallion |
| Card Number | 142 |
| Serial / Print Run | — |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
📊 Collector Insights & Card Highlights
🏆 Hobby Significance
Fleer Ultra's Medallion parallels (Gold and Platinum) offered a premium foil upgrade. Platinum Medallions, in particular, were heavily short-printed and remain highly collectible. Fleer Ultra was the choice for collectors seeking high-gloss finishes and diverse insert sets. It pushed the boundaries of card coatings and multi-tiered parallel systems. Fleer Ultra Gold Medallion parallels offered one guaranteed parallel per pack in select years, bathing the player photography in luxurious embossed gold foil that elevated the base card into a premium showpiece. 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
Traded to the Dallas Mavericks, Juwan provided crucial veteran scoring. He joined a highly explosive offensive roster featuring a young Dirk Nowitzki, MVP-caliber point guard Steve Nash, and Michael Finley.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Early 2000s Autograph & Relic Revolution: Upper Deck Exquisite and SP Authentic define modern high-end collecting. The 2001 season saw the arrival of Pau Gasol and Tony Parker, signaling a major increase in the NBA's international influence. This trend reflected in the hobby with more 'International' parallels and global reach.
🔗 Collector Reference Profiles & History
💎 Related Chase Cards in Collection
Collector Sentiment
Collector FAQs
Why is this 2001-02 Ultra Base Set Gold Medallion card significant?
Produced by Fleer, it stands out as an authentic piece of 2001-02 basketball hobby history in this private collection.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 2001-02 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.