Some of the most noted parallels from the ‘90s were produced the year the Spurs selected Tim Duncan first overall in the NBA Draft. Duncan’s Essential Credentials Now and Future issues stand amongst the handful of Duncan’s rookie parallels numbered to /75 or fewer. The second year of the popular premium E-X brand is notable for that beloved pair of parallels that built off the success of the 1996 E-X2000 Credentials set. The E-X2001 Essential Credentials Now parallel features a green color scheme on each card and the serial numbering corresponds to the card number. Duncan’s rookie card is #75 in the set, thus the print run on the Duncan is /75. The multi-layer construction of these cards stands out as one of the finest designs in hoops card history. It also makes examples difficult to find in peak condition, with this offering one of only three to earn a PSA 10 grade.
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