1998-99 Topps Bowman's Best Juwan Howard Base Set Refractor #81
Card Snapshot: The 1998-99 Topps Topps Bowman's Best Juwan Howard Refractor (Card #81) is a collectible sports trading card.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1998-99 |
| Team | Washington Wizards |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Bowman's Best |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Refractor |
| Card Number | 81 |
| Serial / Print Run | - |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
⚒️ 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.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
The 1998-99 season was shortened to just 50 games due to a league-wide lockout. As a result, card manufacturers produced fewer sets and lower print runs, making specific inserts from this era surprisingly scarce today.