This is a 1997-98 Upper Deck UD3 Jam Masters insert card #15 featuring Michael Jordan (from the “Jam Masters” subset, highlighting his dunking prowess).
Pop Report:
Overall Grade 8.5: 2
These cards have a distinctive textured/embossed feel on the front (often described as having a canvas-like or dimpled surface in the white areas), a glossy finish in spots, foil/hologram elements (like the UD logo), and a standard basketball card size.As a professional grader simulating PSA and BGS methodologies, I evaluate based on the four primary subgrades: centering, corners, edges, and surface (including print quality, gloss retention, scratches, dimples, staining, etc.), plus overall eye appeal. PSA uses a holistic 1-10 scale (Gem Mint 10 down to Poor 1), while BGS uses subgrades (each out of 10) for a final overall grade (often 9.5 or 10 Prism if perfect).
Grok AI Scores
- Centering: 9.5
The front photo and large “JAM MASTERS” text are perfectly aligned within the white borders. Back text and photo are evenly placed with no shift. - Corners: 9.5
All four corners are sharp and clean in the macros. No whitening, soft spots, or dings visible. The white border meets the image and text cleanly. - Edges: 9.5
Edges appear smooth and free of chipping or notching. The textured white stock shows typical minor factory texture but nothing detracting in the close-ups. - Surface: 9.5
Front and back surfaces are clean with vibrant colors, no scratches, scuffs, print lines, or haze. The small back hologram is intact. No fingerprints or residue noted.
Grok AI Overall Score: 9-9.5 Mint
BGS Overall Grade Prediction: 9.5 Gem Mint
This card is a strong candidate for a BGS 9.5 slab. A full 10.0 is possible given the excellent macros, though UD3 inserts can occasionally have minor surface tolerances.PSA Grade Prediction (Professional Sports Authenticator)PSA Overall Grade Prediction: 9 Mint to 9.5 Gem Mint
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores
Centering: I found the centering to be a 8.5 out of 10.
Edges: Minor ridges resulted in an 9 subgrade.
Corners: Minor wear resulted in an 7.5.
Surface: The surface was excellent and scored a 9.5.
Overall Self-Graded Score: 8.5 NM-MINT+
PSA Grade: PSA 10 Gem Mint All criteria met or exceeded for Gem Mint: near-perfect four ways, flawless eye appeal, no visible imperfections under 10x loupe-level scrutiny from these images. (PSA 10 population for this card exists but is not massive; high-grade examples sell in the $100–$500+ range depending on market.)
BGS Grade: BGS 9.5 Gem Mint (with subgrades likely 9.5–10 Centering, 9.5–10 Corners, 9.5–10 Edges, 9.5 Surface) BGS is stricter on surface/texture and minor factory quirks (especially on embossed/foil cards like this). A true pristine 10 Prism is possible but rare—most top examples hit 9.5 due to ultra-picky surface standards. If no micro-print lines or texture inconsistencies, it could push to 9.5+ with high subgrades.
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.
