1996-97 Topps Finest Juwan Howard Sterling Refractor #140
Card Snapshot: Details for the 1996-97 Topps Finest Juwan Howard card #140 (Washington Bullets). Variant: Refractor. View high-res images and collector facts.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1996-97 |
| Team | Washington Bullets |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Finest |
| Theme | Sterling |
| Variant | Refractor |
| Card Number | 140 |
| Serial / Print Run | - |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
⚒️ Card Technology
<strong>Chromium Refractor:</strong> 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.
📈 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
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.