Juwan Howard 2001-02 Topps Topps Chrome Base Set Refractor #104
Card Snapshot: View details for the 2001-02 Topps Chrome Juwan Howard card #104 from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare Refractor variant. 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 | 2001-02 |
| Team | Dallas Mavericks |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Chrome |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Refractor |
| Card Number | 104 |
| Serial / Print Run | - |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | - |
| Autograph | - |
🏆 Hobby Significance
Topps Chrome is the gold standard for modern chromium cards. Since its debut in 1996, it has become the most desired brand for rookie card parallels and high-end refractors. 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. 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.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
The 2001 season saw the arrival of Pau Gasol and Tony Parker, signaling a major increase in the NBA's international influence. This trend reflected in the hobby with more 'International' parallels and global reach.
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What makes this 2001-02 Topps Chrome #104 Refractor unique for collectors?
This specific card (#104) from the 2001-02 Topps Topps Chrome release features the rare Refractor parallel finish. Utilizing Topps's iconic Chromium technology, the light-diffracting coating gives this card a stunning rainbow sheen under direct light.