Yuta Tabuse

Basketball (Sports Trading Card)2004-05 Upper Deck Sweet Shot

Yuta Tabuse from 2004-05 Upper Deck Sweet Shot

Card Type

Sweet Shot Rookie

Set & Number

2004-05 Upper Deck Sweet Shot - 100

Rarity

Rookie Card (Short Print)

Edition & Language

Limited Edition (Serial Numbered)English

Condition & Value Assessment

Condition Grade

Near Mint (NM)

Estimated Market Value

$10.00 - $25.00 (Raw); $60.00 - $100.00 (Graded PSA 9/10)

Recent Sales

Raw copies of this specific /1250 card typically sell for $15-$20. High-grade PSA 10 slabs can exceed $100 due to his status as the first Japanese NBA player.

Condition Details

Minor whitening on corners and edges visible on the front. Centering appears slightly off to the left. No visible surface scratches or creases from the image provided.

Grading Recommendation

Only worth grading if the card is pack-fresh and flawless to target a PSA 10. Given the visible edge wear, it may likely receive an 8 or 9, which might not significantly exceed the cost of grading fees.

Card Description

2004-05 Upper Deck Sweet Shot Rookie card. Features Yuta Tabuse in a Phoenix Suns jersey holding a basketball. Gold foil stamping for the serial number and set logos.

Notable Features

Hand-numbered/Serial numbered 0994/1250 in gold foil on the right side. Features the first Japanese-born player in NBA history.

Authentication Notes

Authentic Upper Deck product. Foil stamping is consistent with 2004-05 production methods and the 'Sweet Shot' set's die-cut framing aesthetic.

Scanned: 2026-04-15T03:24:33.014200