🏀 1996-97 Topps NBA@ 50 Kobe Bryant Rookie

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This is a raw 1996-97 Topps Kobe Bryant rookie card, numbered 138 from the base set. The card features an iconic action shot of the late basketball legend in his early days with the Los Angeles Lakers, wearing the team's classic yellow and purple uniform. This card celebrates Kobe's entry into the NBA as one of the most promising rookies of the 1996 draft class. The front of the card showcases the 'NBA 50' logo, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the league, while the back provides detailed biographical information and insights into his potential as seen by scouts at the time. The card is in very good condition, with some visible wear along the edges and surface, typical for its age. It is an essential piece for collectors, given Kobe Bryant's legendary status and this being one of his true rookie cards.
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This is a raw 1996-97 Topps Kobe Bryant rookie card, numbered 138 from the base set. The card features an... Read more

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    Description

    This is a raw 1996-97 Topps Kobe Bryant rookie card, numbered 138 from the base set. The card features an iconic action shot of the late basketball legend in his early days with the Los Angeles Lakers, wearing the team's classic yellow and purple uniform. This card celebrates Kobe's entry into the NBA as one of the most promising rookies of the 1996 draft class. The front of the card showcases the 'NBA 50' logo, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the league, while the back provides detailed biographical information and insights into his potential as seen by scouts at the time. The card is in very good condition, with some visible wear along the edges and surface, typical for its age. It is an essential piece for collectors, given Kobe Bryant's legendary status and this being one of his true rookie cards.

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