🏀 1996-97 Topps Finest Kobe Bryant w/peel Rookie

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This is a raw 1996-97 Topps Finest Kobe Bryant Apprentice basketball card from the Los Angeles Lakers. The front of the card features a dynamic image of Bryant wearing his iconic number 8 jersey, set against a metallic background with a protective peel still intact, which was common for Topps Finest cards of this era to preserve their surface. The card highlights Bryant's early career as part of the 'Apprentice' subset, emphasizing his immense potential during his rookie season. The back of the card includes detailed stats from his high school performance, where he dominated and broke Wilt Chamberlain's scoring record, along with biographical information. This card is an excellent collectible for any fan of Kobe Bryant or basketball history, representing the beginnings of one of the greatest careers in NBA history.
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This is a raw 1996-97 Topps Finest Kobe Bryant Apprentice basketball card from the Los Angeles Lakers. The front of... Read more

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    Description

    This is a raw 1996-97 Topps Finest Kobe Bryant Apprentice basketball card from the Los Angeles Lakers. The front of the card features a dynamic image of Bryant wearing his iconic number 8 jersey, set against a metallic background with a protective peel still intact, which was common for Topps Finest cards of this era to preserve their surface. The card highlights Bryant's early career as part of the 'Apprentice' subset, emphasizing his immense potential during his rookie season. The back of the card includes detailed stats from his high school performance, where he dominated and broke Wilt Chamberlain's scoring record, along with biographical information. This card is an excellent collectible for any fan of Kobe Bryant or basketball history, representing the beginnings of one of the greatest careers in NBA history.

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