Description
This is a raw 1996-97 Topps Kobe Bryant rookie card, numbered 138 in the set. The front of the card features an action shot of Kobe Bryant during his early career with the Los Angeles Lakers, wearing his iconic gold and purple Lakers jersey. The card celebrates the NBA's 50th anniversary, as indicated by the commemorative logo on the front. The back of the card highlights Kobe's background, including his selection as the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets before being traded to the Lakers. It also notes his basketball pedigree, with his father Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant having played professionally. Despite some minor surface wear and edge wear visible upon inspection, this card remains an iconic piece for collectors, representing one of the most legendary players in NBA history.