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1996 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #138
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The 1996-97 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #138 stands as the defining rookie card of the legendary Hall of Fame guard, originating from the inaugural year of the Topps Chrome basketball product. This debut release revolutionized the modern card market with its premium metallic chromium surface, a design that is historically condition-sensitive to centering issues, greening, and surface scratching. This example is graded NM-MT+ 8.5 by Beckett Grading Services (BGS). There are 915 examples holding this exact 8.5 grade in the Beckett population database.
Bryant's legacy is cemented by one of the most decorated careers in NBA history, highlighted by five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, two Finals MVPs, the 2008 regular-season MVP award, and 18 All-Star selections. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020, Bryant remains one of the most globally recognized and collected athletes of all time. As the cornerstone of modern basketball card collecting, this debut Topps Chrome rookie card continues to be a central target for collectors focusing on historically significant basketball releases.Show more
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Sold on AuctionsAug 20, 2026
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