2001-02 Topps Chrome Juwan Howard Base Set Black Refractor #104
Card Snapshot: View details for the 2001-02 Topps Chrome Juwan Howard card #104 from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare Black Refractor variant. Numbered 6/50. A must-see for any Juwan Howard Super Collector. High-res scans and hobby history.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Season | 2001-02 |
| Team | Dallas Mavericks |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Chrome |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Black Refractor |
| Card Number | 104 |
| Serial / Print Run | 6 / 50 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
🏆 Hobby Significance
Topps Chrome is the gold standard for modern chromium cards. Since its debut in 1996, it has become the most desired brand for rookie card parallels and high-end refractors. 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
Chromium Refractor: Chromium technology revolutionized the hobby by adding a rainbow light-diffracting coating to the card surface. The specific color (Gold, Sapphire, Ruby, etc.) designates its exact scarcity tier in the set. 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
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 FAQs
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 6 out of a total print run of 50.