Hoops Series One Appraisal

Magic Johnson 1990-91 NBA Hoops Series One #235 Most Valuable Player Basketball Card

The item is a sports trading card, specifically featuring 'Magic Johnson' as a 'Guard' in his Los Angeles Lakers uniform. The card has a rectangular shape with rounded corners at the top edge, giving it an arched or parabolic cut-out appearance for the main image. The card's border is a light grey color at the top and sides, transitioning to a dark purple at the bottom. The player's name, 'MAGIC JOHNSON', is prominently displayed in purple text at the top left, with 'Guard' in smaller purple text beneath it. A bright yellow rectangular box with the words 'MOST VALUABLE PLAYER' in dark text is situated at the top right, indicating an award or recognition for the player. The central image depicts Magic Johnson in action, wearing a yellow Lakers jersey with 'LAKERS' and the number '32' visible. He is holding a basketball and appears to be in mid-play. His attire includes blue knee pads. The background of the image suggests a basketball court with spectators blurred in the distance. At the bottom of the card, the 'NBAHOOPS.' logo is present in white text on the purple stripe on the left. To the right of this logo, superimposed on the purple stripe, is a circular logo for the 'LOS ANGELES LAKERS', featuring a basketball and the team name in white text. The card appears to be made of standard card stock material. Its visible condition is generally good, with no obvious major creases, tears, or significant surface abrasions, although minor edge wear or corner softening cannot be fully assessed from the image alone. The color saturation appears consistent and vibrant. Based on the 'NBAHOOPS' branding and general aesthetic, this card likely dates from the late 1980s to early 1990s, common for that era of basketball card production. There are no discernible unique markings or manufacturing details beyond what is printed on the card face.