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2008-09

Michael Jordan / LeBron James / Kobe Bryant Trio Patch #TP-JBJ

The Jordan-LeBron-Kobe Trio Patch is a good reminder that 2008's showcase layer is not confined to autographs and logomans. The set still builds serious multi-player relic cards around carefully chosen themes.

Year2008-09
SetUpper Deck Exquisite Collection Basketball
SubsetTrio Patch
Insert familyExquisite Trios
Card number#TP-JBJ
PlayersMichael Jordan / LeBron James / Kobe Bryant
TeamsChicago Bulls / Cleveland Cavaliers / Los Angeles Lakers
RookieNo
AutographNo
MemorabiliaYes
Serial numbering/10
Appearance kindmulti

Project source notes

  • Cardboard Connection 2008-09 checklist: Used for the full 2008-09 set spine and insert architecture, including the 60-card base set, 40-card autograph-rookie structure, the 33-section insert menu, player-box concept, and the product-page contradiction where the prose says base cards are /225 while the detailed checklist and surviving examples support /125.

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A Jordan-LeBron-Kobe triple-logo one-of-one is exactly the sort of card that keeps 2008-09 in serious grail conversations. It shows the late-run set still has a true top-end ceiling rather than just a strong rookie class.

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Jordan's /23 Enshrinements card is a perfect example of 2008's honors-case tone. It gives the late-run set a genuine prestige identity instead of leaving all of the interest to rookies and logo cards.

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Placeholder illustration for a dual-player Exquisite card frame.

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Trios is part of what makes 2006-07 feel more complete once you move beyond the rookie lane. A Jordan-LeBron-Kobe configuration in the three-player memorabilia branch shows that the set still thinks in curated showcase compositions, not just solo star cards and one-of-one logomans.

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