{"product_id":"tariq-abdul-wahad-nba-basketball-card-2000-fleer-no-91","title":"Tariq Abdul-Wahad NBA Basketball Card 2000 Fleer No 91","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTariq Abdul-Wahad NBA Basketball Card 2000 Fleer No 91 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ein Excellent Mint condition, see photos.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87\"\u003eTariq Abdul-Wahad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e carved out a unique chapter in basketball history as a defensive specialist and a historic trailblazer, becoming the first player raised in France to play in the NBA.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Initially competing in college as Olivier Saint-Jean, the 6'6\" swingman played for Michigan before transferring to San Jose State, where he averaged a spectacular 23.8 points per game as a senior and swept All-WAC honors. His elite athletic profile and intense, physical perimeter defense led the Sacramento Kings to select him \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"513\"\u003e11th overall\u003c\/b\u003e in the 1997 NBA Draft, after which he converted to Islam and adopted his current name. \u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003eAbdul-Wahad enjoyed his strongest individual statistical stretch during the 1999–2000 season with the Orlando Magic, where he started 46 games and averaged a career-high 12.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Renowned for his willingness to lock down elite scorers like Kobe Bryant, his promising career was unfortunately limited by persistent knee injuries that restricted his playing time. Over an eight-year professional journey that included stops with the Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks, he suited up for 236 regular-season games, leaving behind a legacy of defensive grit and a paved path for future generations of French basketball talent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EvoRelic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49467064254602,"sku":"247503190","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/2126\/9130\/files\/1000030098.jpg?v=1779969494","url":"https:\/\/cardcoincomic.com\/products\/tariq-abdul-wahad-nba-basketball-card-2000-fleer-no-91","provider":"Card Coin Comic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}