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1996 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #138
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The 1996 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #138 represents the cornerstone rookie issue from Topps' inaugural basketball chromium release, a set that established the standard for modern premium cards. Graded NM-MT 8 by PSA, this example maintains strong image clarity across its metallic finish—a surface notoriously susceptible to surface scratching and condition issues. According to PSA population data, 1,423 examples share this NM-MT 8 grade.
Drafted 13th overall in 1996, Bryant compiled a 20-season career with the Los Angeles Lakers featuring five NBA championships, 18 All-Star appearances, two Finals MVP awards, and the 2008 regular-season MVP. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020, his inaugural Topps Chrome issue remains one of the most widely recognized basketball rookie cards ever produced.Show more
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