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There has and always will be an arguable debate on which is considered to be MJ's true RC. The Star Card # 101 fits all the characteristics of being his "true" rookie. However, it is also looked at as a "first issue" card. Same can be said for Stockton, Wilkins, Thomas, and others...
Star Co. was and had the only NBA license at the time. These cards "were" available to the public in team sets, not complete sets; there is a difference. Actually, MJ's 5x7 Court Kings was said to be printed and issued before the iconic #101, but there has been no evidence; only rumors thus far.
There has and always will be an arguable debate on which is considered to be MJ's true RC. The Star Card # 101 fits all the characteristics of being his "true" rookie. However, it is also looked at as a "first issue" card. Same can be said for Stockton, Wilkins, Thomas, and others...
Star Co. was and had the only NBA license at the time. These cards "were" available to the public in team sets, not complete sets; there is a difference. Actually, MJ's 5x7 Court Kings was said to be printed and issued before the iconic #101, but there has been no evidence; only rumors thus far.