Juwan Howard 1998-99 Upper Deck UD Black Diamond Base Set Triple Diamond #89
Card Snapshot: View details for the 1998-99 UD Black Diamond Juwan Howard card #89 from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare Triple Diamond variant. Numbered 694/1000. A must-see for any Juwan Howard Super Collector. High-res scans and hobby history.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 1998-99 |
| Team | Washington Wizards |
| Manufacturer | Upper Deck |
| Brand | UD Black Diamond |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Triple Diamond |
| Card Number | 89 |
| Serial / Print Run | 694 / 1000 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | - |
| Autograph | - |
🏆 Hobby Significance
Upper Deck Black Diamond utilized a unique tiered rarity system based on the number of diamonds printed on the card. 'Quadruple Diamond' cards were the rarest base parallels in the set. 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
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
Juwan continued his steady production in Washington, remaining one of the most reliable post players in the league. His veteran leadership began to show as he helped mentor younger teammates during a period of transition for the franchise.
🏀 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.
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Collector FAQs
What makes this 1998-99 UD Black Diamond #89 Triple Diamond unique for collectors?
This specific card (#89) from the 1998-99 Upper Deck UD Black Diamond release features the rare Triple Diamond parallel finish. Produced by Upper Deck, it stands out as an authentic piece of 1998-99 basketball hobby history in this private collection.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 694 out of a total print run of 1000.