The item in question is a collectible trading card featuring the iconic basketball player Michael Jordan, produced by NBA Hoops in the year 1990. This card falls within the broader category of sports memorabilia, specifically basketball trading cards. It represents a snapshot in time of Jordan’s career during his tenure with the Chicago Bulls. Its physical characteristics include card stock, printed imagery, and identifying text such as the player’s name, team, and the NBA Hoops logo.
This particular piece of sports memorabilia holds significance due to several factors. Jordan’s legendary status in basketball amplifies the inherent value of any item associated with him. The 1990 NBA Hoops series was widely distributed, making this card relatively common. However, condition sensitivity significantly impacts its potential worth. Graded versions of the card in mint or near-mint condition command higher prices due to their scarcity. Furthermore, its existence represents a specific era in basketball card collecting, predating the proliferation of serial-numbered and autographed cards which are now common in the hobby.