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1996 Flair Showcase Hot Shots Michael Jordan #1
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The 1996-97 Flair Showcase Hot Shots Michael Jordan #1 is a premier 1990s insert, presented here in a Beckett Grading Services (BGS) Gem Mint 9.5 condition. This card features outstanding subgrades, including perfect 10s for both Centering and Corners, alongside a 9.5 for Surface and a 9 for Edges. Valued as a high-end basketball collectible, this card stands as a blue-chip asset and an investment-grade cornerstone for any advanced collection. The BGS population report registers 122 examples at this Gem Mint 9.5 tier, highlighting the difficulty of acquiring this condition-sensitive die-cut in such a highly graded state.
As the first checklist entry in the 20-card Hot Shots insert set, this release is celebrated for its era-defining flame die-cut design and vibrant, reflective background. The insert captured Michael Jordan during his legendary second three-peat run, specifically the 1996-97 season in which he led the Chicago Bulls to their fifth NBA championship and earned Finals MVP honors. The delicate, pointed die-cut edges of this insert set make high-grade preservation exceptionally uncommon, cementing this Gem Mint example as a landmark piece of basketball card history.Show more
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Sold on AuctionsAug 20, 2026
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