Randomly inserted in the following 1996-97 products: Hoops series one and two, SkyBox series one and two, SkyBox Z-Force series one and two and SkyBox EX2000 all at a rate of one in 72, this set features autographs of some of the top stars in the NBA. Card design is identical for each issue and several players had their cards seeded into more than one of the aforementioned products. Card fronts feature a background in the particular player's team colors and an action shot of the player. Most of the cards were autographed vertically along the left side. Card backs are black with a spotlight photo, the player's name and career statistics. The first 100 cards of each player were autographed in blue ink and the remaining number were in black. A couple exceptions include Hakeem Olajuwon and Scottie Pippen, who autographed all of their cards in blue ink only. Also, Kevin Garnett autographed two-thirds of his cards in blue and the rest in black. The cards below are not numbered and are listed alphabetically. As far as set value, the set is considered complete with the Kevin Garnett Black, Hakeem Olajuwon Blue and the Scottie Pippen Blue. Both Olajuwon and Pippen are also listed under the Blue set. Recently, some news of counterfeits have surfaced. The focal cards being reproduced include the Grant Hill, Kevin Garnett and Scottie Pippen. These cards feature no chipping on the edges, a lighter color of black on the back, a fuzzy copyright line and, in general, a poor autograph. These do, however, have the SkyBox logo stamped on the card. Read Less »
Randomly inserted in the following 1996-97 products: Hoops series one and two, SkyBox series one and two, SkyBox Z-Force series one and two and SkyBox EX2000 all at a rate of one in 72, this set features autographs of some of the top stars in the NBA. Card design is identical for each issue and seve... Read More »