Juwan Howard
2007-08 SP Game Used Edition By The Letter Jersey Patch #BL-JU
BGS-9
Card Snapshot: This 2007-08 Upper Deck SP Game Used Edition (By The Letter) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Houston Rockets. Card number #BL-JU. This is the coveted Jersey Patch parallel variation with a printrun of 5/6. Contains authentic game-used memorabilia patch.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 2007-08 |
| Team | Houston Rockets |
| Manufacturer | Upper Deck |
| Brand | SP Game Used Edition |
| Theme | By The Letter |
| Variant | Jersey Patch |
| Card Number | BL-JU |
| Serial / Print Run | 5 / 6 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | Yes |
| Autograph | No |
| Grading | BGS 9 |
| Cert # | #0005843820 ↗ |
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🏆 Hobby Significance
Upper Deck SP was the premier premium brand of the 90s. With its thicker card stock and elegant design, it offered a luxury feel that stood out from standard packs. 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
Jersey Number (5): This card is a true Jersey numbered card. Being the card with a matching serial number/ Jersey number match. A nice feature for a serious collector. Prime Patch: Instead of a standard single-color jersey swatch, this card features a 'Prime' cut—usually containing multi-color stitching, numbers, or logos directly from the game-worn jersey. Memorabilia Card: This card contains a piece of a jersey, ball, or floor used by the player. These cards revolutionized the hobby in the late 90s by bringing a piece of the game directly into collectors' hands. 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
Returning to the Mavericks, Juwan provided depth and intelligence off the bench for a championship contender. His ability to hit the mid-range jumper remained a key weapon in his arsenal. Rockets Frontcourt Anchor: Key starter and defensive anchor alongside Hall of Fame center Yao Ming and scoring superstar Tracy McGrady in Jeff Van Gundy's physical Western Conference contender.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Mid-2000s Houston Rockets Era: The Toyota Center era characterized by Jeff Van Gundy's stifling half-court defense, international basketball superstardom via Yao Ming, and thrilling Western Conference playoff clashes.
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Collector FAQs
Why is this 2007-08 SP Game Used Edition By The Letter Jersey Patch card significant?
Produced by Upper Deck, it stands out as an authentic piece of 2007-08 basketball hobby history in this private collection.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 5 out of a total print run of 6.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 2007-08 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.
Is this card professionally graded?
Yes, this card has been graded by BGS and received a condition score of 9.