This is a 1998-99 Upper Deck Michael Jordan Living Legend Game Action insert card, specifically #G24 (from the “Game Action” subset within the dedicated Michael Jordan “A Living Legend” product). The set celebrates Jordan’s legendary career, with this particular card highlighting his 1995-96 season leadership in the Chicago Bulls’ historic 72-10 regular season record (the best in NBA history at the time), his eighth scoring title (30.4 PPG average), and becoming only the second player to win All-Star, Regular Season, and Finals MVP in the same year (following Willis Reed). The card is from Upper Deck’s premium tribute release, which featured various parallels and inserts.This appears to be the Silver parallel version, serially numbered to /230 (as indicated in your photos and confirmed by the design: metallic silver foil borders, embossed Upper Deck logo, and limited numbering). The base Game Action inserts were more common (often /2300 or unnumbered in some listings), but the Silver parallel is a rarer short-print variant with enhanced foil and reflectivity. The front shows Jordan in a dynamic driving/dribbling pose on the court with a crowd backdrop, accented by bold vertical “GAME ACTION” text in metallic silver/black. The back features narrative text about the 1995-96 season, stats context, and the Upper Deck hologram/trademark elements. The card has a textured, shiny metallic finish typical of Upper Deck’s late-90s premium inserts.Condition AssessmentEvaluating based on the provided photos (full front/back views, close-ups of edges, surface, and text areas) using standard PSA and BGS criteria (centering, corners, edges, surface). In-person review under better lighting/magnification could adjust this slightly, but the images reveal a strong example with some minor issues.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores
Centering: The centering was near perfect and received a 9.5.
Edges: The edges had minor wear and received a 9.
Corners: The corners were cross referenced and got a 9.5 subgrade.
Surface: The surface had minor imperfections and received a 9.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Score: 9.5 Mint+
Grok AI Scores
Centering: Appears solid overall. Front image is well-balanced within the borders (roughly 55/45 left-to-right, near 50/50 top-to-bottom). The serial number placement (bottom right) and text overlays are aligned properly. No major shift visible.
Corners: All four corners look sharp and pointed in the photos, with minimal to no whitening, dinging, or rounding. The close-ups (e.g., bottom and side edges) show clean points, which is excellent for a foil card from this era prone to corner wear.
Edges: The metallic borders are smooth and consistent, with no chipping, roughness, or noticeable dents. Minor handling marks or factory imperfections aren’t evident in the provided angles. The ribbed/serrated edge texture (common to these inserts) appears intact.
Surface: The foil shine is vibrant with good reflectivity (rainbow-like sheen in angled shots). No major scratches, creases, or dimples visible across the front image or text areas. However, there is a small, noticeable green speck/debris (likely a tiny fiber or print defect) near the bottom edge on the front photo (close to Jordan’s leg area)—this is a surface issue that could ding the grade. The back is clean, with crisp printing and no staining or gloss loss. Overall, the surface retains strong eye appeal, but the speck prevents perfection.
No evidence of creases, bends, stains, writing, or major print defects beyond the minor speck.
Grok AI Overall Score: 9-9.5 Mint to Mint+
This card has strong potential due to its limited /230 status and Jordan’s iconic appeal, but the visible surface imperfection caps it below Gem Mint levels.
PSA Grade: 8.5 to 9 (Mint or better). Centering, corners, and edges support a high mark, but the small green speck on the surface would likely prevent a 10 (Gem Mint) and might pull it to 8.5-9 depending on how PSA weighs it (they are strict on surface flaws for foil cards). Comparable PSA 9 examples of similar parallels fetch premiums.
BGS Grade: 9 to 9.5 overall, with subgrades approximately:Centering: 9.5
Corners: 9.5-10
Edges: 9.5
Surface: 8.5-9 (due to the speck)
BGS often rewards premium foil cards like this with strong subgrades if the eye appeal is high, but surface issues are penalized.
Market Value and Recommendations
Raw (ungraded) examples of the base /2300 version sell for $15-30, while Silver /230 parallels command more due to scarcity—typically $80-150+ raw, depending on condition and serial number appeal (lower numbers can add value). Graded versions see higher premiums: PSA 9 around $100+, with PSA 10 examples (rare) pushing $200-400+ in past sales for similar Silver parallels. BGS 9.5 could approach or exceed $150-250, given the set’s collector demand for Jordan inserts from his prime Bulls era.
Please Note: This card is housed in a custom display slab for superior protection and presentation. While the label may include descriptive details, this is not a grade from a third-party professional service (such as PSA, BGS, or SGC). The card is being sold as Raw/Ungraded. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to make your own assessment of the card’s condition before bidding or purchasing.
