Juwan Howard
2003-04 UD Ultimate Collection Base Set Spectrum #79
Card Snapshot: This 2003-04 Upper Deck UD Ultimate Collection (Base Set) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Orlando Magic. Card number #79. This is the coveted Spectrum parallel variation with a printrun of 1. Masterpiece.
🔄 Tap Card to Flip
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 2003-04 |
| Team | Orlando Magic |
| Manufacturer | Upper Deck |
| Brand | UD Ultimate Collection |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Spectrum |
| Card Number | 79 |
| Serial / Print Run | 1 / 1 |
| 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
One-of-One (1/1): This card is a true Masterpiece. Being the absolute only card of its exact kind ever manufactured makes it the ultimate crown jewel for any serious collector. Spectrum Finish: Features full-card rainbow diffraction foil across the entire surface, transforming the card into a dazzling prism under direct lighting. 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
Playing for the Orlando Magic, Juwan Howard was a vital secondary scorer alongside the NBA's scoring champion, Tracy McGrady. He started 81 games and averaged 17 points per night. Orlando Magic Veteran Core: Started 81 games in 2003-04, averaging 17.0 points per night as the primary interior scoring partner to NBA scoring champion Tracy McGrady.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Mid-2000s Era: Legendary 2003 draft class (LeBron, Wade, Carmelo) elevates hobby interest. The 2003-04 season is historic for the arrival of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony. The massive hype around this rookie class caused a boom in trading card investments, leading to the birth of ultra-high-end products like Exquisite Collection.
🔗 Collector Reference Profiles & History
💎 Related Chase Cards in Collection
Collector Sentiment
Collector FAQs
Why is this 2003-04 UD Ultimate Collection Base Set Spectrum card significant?
Produced by Upper Deck, it stands out as an authentic piece of 2003-04 basketball hobby history in this private collection.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 1 out of a total print run of 1.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 2003-04 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.