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1996 Topps Kobe Bryant #138
Basketball Cards
PSA10
Pop5,546
This 1996 Topps Kobe Bryant #138 rookie card is graded PSA 10 Gem Mint. As an unnumbered flagship base issue from Bryant's inaugural season, it records a population of 5,534 copies in this grade according to the PSA registry. The card exhibits precise centering, crisp white borders, intact card stock, and vivid color print execution on the front action photo.
Drafted 13th overall in 1996 out of Lower Merion High School, Bryant completed a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers that yielded five NBA championships, two Finals MVP awards, the 2008 NBA MVP, and 18 All-Star selections before his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020. As the flagship release of his debut season, the 1996 Topps base issue serves as a foundational anchor for modern basketball card collections.Show more
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Sold on AuctionsAug 27, 2026
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