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The MVP intentionally uses placeholder art rather than copyrighted scans. The gallery asset model is already ready for rights-cleared replacements later.

2009-10

Stephen Curry Rookie Parallel #72

The player-numbered Rookie Parallel is one of the most important structural details in the 2009 set because it gives the final-year rookie line a subject-specific scarcity layer. Curry at /31 is a strong example of that collector texture.

Rookie Focus CardsExquisite Rookies and VariantsStephen Curry
Year2009-10
SetUpper Deck Exquisite Collection Basketball
SubsetRookie Gold Rainbow
Insert familyExquisite Rookies and Variants
Card number#72
PlayersStephen Curry
TeamsGolden State Warriors
RookieYes
AutographYes
MemorabiliaNo
Serial numbering/31
Appearance kindsolo

Project source notes

  • TCDB 2009-10 inserts page: Used for the 2009-10 insert architecture, including All-NBA Access Dual Logos, All-NBA Access Triple Logos, Eights, Eights Patches, Exquisite Patches, Extra Exquisite Jerseys, Extra Exquisite Jerseys Gold, Extra Exquisite Patches, Jerseys, Limited Logos, Noble Nameplates, Numbers, Patches, Patches Autographs, Rookie Parallel, and Rookie Patch Flashback.
  • Cardboard Connection 2009-10 product page: Used for the final-year release framing that actually matches the TCDB checklist backbone: 42 regular cards /199, 37 Exquisite Rookie Cards /225, Rookie Gold parallels, Rookie Patch Flashback, Exquisite Patches /50, Extra Exquisite jersey and patch branches, regular-card jerseys /25, patches /10, auto patches 1/1, Numbers, Noble Nameplates, and the All-NBA dual- and triple-logo ceiling.

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Placeholder illustration for a rookie patch autograph card frame.

Local placeholder art. Not an actual card image.

Stephen Curry is the most important reason the final NBA Exquisite release cannot be dismissed as a mere epilogue. The card is not a classic NBA patch autograph, but it is a source-backed Curry autograph inside the 37-card /225 rookie spine, and that alone gives 2009-10 lasting collector gravity.

Exquisite Rookies and VariantsRookie Focus Cards/225Stephen Curry
Placeholder illustration for a rookie patch autograph card frame.

Local placeholder art. Not an actual card image.

Card #72 is part of the autograph-only continuation at the end of the 2009 rookie run. It matters because it shows the final-year rookie structure is not random; the set intentionally extends its autograph rookies beyond the RC-marked portion of the checklist.

Exquisite Rookies and VariantsRookie Focus Cards/225Stephen Curry