Magic Johnson - USA / Perasovic - Croácia

The card features Magic Johnson of the USA Dream Team, a legendary NBA icon who played his final international game in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics gold medal match against Croatia (117-85 win), and Velimir Perasović, a key Croatian guard who competed against the Dream Team; this commemorates the iconic XXV Jogos Olímpicos basketball final[1][3][4].

First released in 1993 as part of a Portuguese basketball trading card set dedicated to the 1992 Barcelona Olympics (XXV Jogos Olímpicos)[1][3].

• Magic Johnson's last game was the 1992 Olympic final vs. Croatia, marking the end of his career due to HIV diagnosis[1][4].
• USA Dream Team dominated, winning gold by 32 points over Croatia without calling a timeout[3].
• Card #78/84 is bilingual (USA/Perasovic - Croácia), highlighting the matchup in Portuguese[1].

Condition. Check for edge wear, centering issues common in 1990s cardstock, print defects on bilingual text, surface scratches from paper stock; avoid cards with off-center images or fuzzy player photos.

Storage. Use semi-rigid top-loaders or magnetic holders in cool, dry environment; avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading on Olympic-themed colors; sleeve in penny sleeves first.

Authenticity. Verify Portuguese text spelling (e.g., 'Croácia'), check thick 1990s cardstock thickness and dot-matrix print patterns; no known reprints, fakes rare but spot via mismatched fonts or thin card weight; consult Beckett or graded for grading.