The subject refers to a specific basketball card featuring a celebrated athlete from a particular year and set. It is a collectible item produced during a boom period for sports card manufacturing. The example is a tangible representation of a player’s popularity and the card collecting hobby’s growth.
This item holds significance due to the athlete’s unparalleled career and the era’s influence on card collecting. The card’s value stems from its condition, rarity (relative to print run), and the ongoing demand from enthusiasts and investors. It acts as a window into sports history and cultural trends of the early 1990s, when the sports card industry experienced a significant surge in popularity. It showcases the convergence of sports fandom, collecting, and economic factors.