Juwan Howard
2000-01 Topps Finest Base Set Gold Refractor #WRS-F 109
Card Snapshot: This 2000-01 Topps Topps Finest (Base Set) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Washington Wizards. Card number #WRS-F 109. This is the coveted Gold Refractor parallel variation with a printrun of 80/100.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 2000-01 |
| Team | Washington Wizards |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Finest |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Gold Refractor |
| Card Number | WRS-F 109 |
| Serial / Print Run | 80 / 100 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
📈 Market Value & Price History
Confirmed sales (eBay / PSA / Fanatics / Self-Purchase)
| Date | Grade | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-30 | Raw | $40.00 | eBay |
📊 Collector Insights & Card Highlights
🏆 Hobby Significance
Topps Finest was the very first 'premium' brand in basketball cards, introducing Chromium technology to the hobby in 1993 and changing card design forever. 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
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. Century Parallel (/100): Limited to 100 copies worldwide—a benchmark print run made famous by iconic late-90s parallels like PMGs and Platinum Medallions. Gold Refractor: The Gold Refractor is traditionally one of the most prestigious parallel tiers in chromium sets, typically limited to /50 or /25 and radiating with rich golden light diffraction. 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
Traded to the Dallas Mavericks, Juwan provided crucial veteran scoring. He joined a highly explosive offensive roster featuring a young Dirk Nowitzki, MVP-caliber point guard Steve Nash, and Michael Finley. Inaugural Wizards MCI Center Era: Served as the franchise cornerstone through the 1997 rebranding, establishing a lethal high-post scoring punch alongside league assist leader Rod Strickland and later teaming with Michael Jordan during MJ's historic Washington comeback.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Early 2000s Autograph & Relic Revolution: Upper Deck Exquisite and SP Authentic define modern high-end collecting. The start of the new millennium brought a shift in NBA dominance toward the Western Conference. Shaq and Kobe's Lakers began their historic three-peat, setting the bar for excellence in the 2000s. Turn-of-the-Century Wizards Era: Highlighted by the opening of the state-of-the-art MCI Center in downtown Washington D.C., new teal and bronze colors, and Michael Jordan's front-office tenure and legendary playing return.
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Collector FAQs
Why is this 2000-01 Topps Finest Base Set Gold Refractor card significant?
Utilizing Topps's iconic Chromium technology, the light-diffracting coating gives this card a stunning rainbow sheen under direct light.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 80 out of a total print run of 100.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 2000-01 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.