It is a popular mid-1990s insert from the SP Championship Series, known for its distinctive jagged/die-cut “starburst” or irregular borders, holographic/foil elements (especially visible on the gold parallel variant shown in later photos), and high-production-quality photography of Jordan in a Chicago Bulls jersey. The set celebrates championship moments/performance. Raw copies typically sell in the $15–$40 range depending on eye appeal; graded examples command premiums.

Key Facts About the Card (from images and market data)Player/Set: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls. 1995-96 Upper Deck SP Championship Shots insert #S16.

Design Features: Die-cut with unique jagged/serated edges (visible in multiple angles), dark background with glossy finish, “Championship Shots” branding, foil/holographic accents, and a gold seal/sticker element in some shots. One image shows the back or another variant with bio text, Bulls logo, Upper Deck logos, and copyright 1996.

Condition Visible in Photos (professional grader analysis of provided images):Corners: Generally sharp but vulnerable due to the complex die-cut points. Minor whitening or touch wear possible on the protruding edges (common issue with this design).

Edges: The jagged die-cut is factory-intended but prone to chipping, nicks, or handling wear. Photos show clean cuts overall, with some surface reflection that could hide micro-dings.

Surface: Glossy with good luster; possible light scratches or print lines (typical for foil cards). No major creases or heavy wear visible. The gold foil/holo version (shown in later images) adds eye appeal but increases sensitivity to scratches.

Centering: Appears well-centered front-to-back based on visible borders and text alignment.

Other: No obvious stains, dents, or major damage. The card has been handled (multiple angles/photographs), but presents with strong visual appeal (“eye appeal” is a big factor for these inserts).

There appear to be two related cards in the images: the primary black-background Championship Shots die-cut and a gold/holographic parallel or back view with “S16” designation.PSA-Style Grading AssessmentPSA uses an overall 1–10 scale (no official subgrades, but they evaluate the four main factors internally).Estimated PSA Grade: 8 (NM-MT) to 8.5 (strong candidate for a 9 with slight leniency on edges).High-end raw copies often hit PSA 8–9. PSA 10s are rare and sell for $1,000+ due to the die-cut challenges.

Population context: PSA has graded hundreds of this card; PSA 9s are attainable but premium, with 10s being population-challenged.

BGS-Style Subgrades (Beckett – more granular, 1–10 scale per category)BGS is popular for these inserts because of the subgrades and Black Label potential (pristine 9.5/10).

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores

Centering: The card has near perfect centering and scored a 9.5 subgrade.

Edges: The edges has slight wear and scored a 9.

Corners: The corners were near perfect and received a 9.5 subgrade.

Surface: The front surface has wear and scored an 8.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 9 Mint

Grok AI Scores

Centering: 8.5–9.0 (solid alignment).

Corners: 8.0–8.5 (die-cut points are the weak spot; minor wear likely caps this).

Edges: 7.5–8.5 (jagged design makes perfect edges tough; any micro-chips hurt here).

Surface: 8.5–9.0 (strong gloss and minimal visible flaws in photos).

Grok AI Overall Score: 8-9

Overall BGS: Likely 8–8.5 NM-MT (could push 9 if surfaces/edges excel under black light/angled inspection). BGS 9.5s are very tough and valuable.

Cross-Reference to Graded Sales:

Raw/ungraded: $15–$40.

PSA 8: ~$40–$60.

PSA 9: ~$70–$100+.

PSA 10: $1,000+ (low pop).

BGS 8.5–9 examples trade in the mid-hundreds; higher grades (especially Gold parallels) go higher.

Recommendations: Submit to PSA or BGS for authentication/grading, especially if aiming for resale. These die-cuts are condition-sensitive—edges and surface are the primary detractors from Gem Mint.

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.