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1996 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #138

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This 1996 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #138 is the key rookie card from Topps Chrome's inaugural basketball release. Graded Gem Mint 10 by PSA, the card displays sharp physical condition with bright original surface luster. The 1996-97 Topps Chrome set introduced chromium technology to NBA trading cards, establishing a premium standard for modern sports cards. According to the PSA population report, 841 copies have achieved this top grade. This is an investment-grade card. Selected 13th overall in the 1996 NBA Draft, Bryant played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, capturing five NBA championships, two Finals MVP awards, the 2008 NBA MVP, and 18 All-Star selections prior to his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020. As the primary rookie issue from the debut year of Topps Chrome Basketball, card #138 stands as a landmark release in basketball card collecting.Show more
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Sold on AuctionsOct 15, 2026
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