This is a popular insert from the Basketball Heroes subset, featuring a dynamic action photo with gold foil accents, “Basketball Heroes” banner, and a clean design. These cards have a glossy finish with some foil elements that can show wear, but they are generally more forgiving than heavy holographic sets like Molten Metal.

Pop Report

Overall Grade 9.5: 1

Overall Grade 9: 1

Overall Grade 8.5: 1

This raw example is in strong condition with excellent eye appeal. The photo is sharp, colors vibrant, and no major structural damage (creases, dents). Minor handling marks consistent with a 25+ year-old card.

BGS Subgrades (cross-referenced with eBay graded examples, PSA population data, and similar Basketball Heroes cards):

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores

Centering: The centering was excellent and received a 9.

Edges: The edges had light wear and scored an 8.5.

Corners: The corners had imperfections and scored a 7.5.

Surface: The surface was excellent and scored a 9 subgrade.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 9 Mint

Grok AI Scores

Centering: 9.0/10

Excellent balance of the image, text, and borders. Very well-centered compared to many examples in graded listings.

Corners: 8.5/10

Sharp with only very light whitening on a couple tips — typical for high-end raw examples that grade PSA 8–9.

Edges: 8.5/10

Clean perimeter with minimal wear. No chipping or fraying visible.

Surface: 8.0–8.5/10

Glossy finish shows good shine. Minor micro-scratches and light haze under angled light (standard for the set), but nothing heavy or distracting. The central image and foil accents hold up very well.

Grok AI Overall Grade Prediction: 8.5 (NM-MT+)

A strong mid-to-high grade for this insert. Many similar raw Basketball Heroes Jordans slab in the 8–9 range when clean like this.PSA Equivalent Grade Prediction: PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 9 (Mint)

These cards grade well overall. PSA 9 examples exist and sell at a premium; your card has strong potential for a 9 with a favorable grader.Market & Population Reference (from recent eBay/PSA comps): Raw strong examples trade $15–$40.

Graded: PSA 8s ~$30–$60; PSA 9s $60–$120+; higher for eye appeal.

The Basketball Heroes inserts have solid collector demand due to the iconic 3,000-point season theme and Jordan’s popularity.

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.