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1996 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #138
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PSA8.5
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This 1996 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #138 is the definitive rookie card for the Hall of Fame guard. Graded NM-MT+ 8.5 by PSA, this half-grade example carries a population of 13 in the company's registry. The 1996-97 Topps Chrome release served as the inaugural basketball product for the chromium line, setting a foundational benchmark for modern sports cards and premium insert production.
The card features Bryant during his debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighting the start of a career that spanned five NBA championships, two Finals MVP awards, the 2008 NBA MVP, and 18 All-Star selections. As the flagship rookie from Topps' debut chromium set, card #138 remains one of the most recognized basketball issues from the 1990s era.Show more
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