1997-98 Fleer Metal Universe Juwan Howard Silver Slams Base #9
Card Snapshot: View details for the 1997-98 Fleer Metal Universe Juwan Howard card #9 from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare Base variant. A must-see for any Juwan Howard Super Collector. High-res scans and hobby history.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1997-98 |
| Team | Washington Bullets |
| Manufacturer | Fleer |
| Brand | Fleer Metal Universe |
| Theme | Silver Slams |
| Variant | Base |
| Card Number | 9 |
| Serial / Print Run | - |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
🏆 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
Etched Foil: Utilizes proprietary technology to create deep, grooved textures in the metallic background of the card, allowing light to catch the card in dynamic ways. 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.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
In 1997, the NBA was at its cultural peak. Michael Jordan's Bulls were chasing their second three-peat, and the 'Bulls vs. The World' narrative dominated every headline and highlight reel.