The 1997 Skybox E-X2001 basketball set stands as one of the most visually striking hoops releases of the 1990s. Its futuristic, multi-layer design is on full display in this Michael Jordan #9, with His Airness seeming to emerge from a metallic, chromium-style background.
The 1997 Skybox E-X2001 set was revolutionary for its time, representing Skybox's vision of what trading cards might look like in the then-distant year 2001. The set utilized cutting-edge printing technology, featuring cards made with multiple layers of special foil and clear acetate material. This innovative production process resulted in cards with an almost three-dimensional appearance that was unprecedented in the hobby. That intricate printing process makes finding Gem Mint examples difficult. Of the 1,672 examples of this card assessed by PSA, this is one of only 15 to earn a PSA 10 grade.
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