1996 Metal Kobe Bryant #181 BGS 9

The 1996 Metal Kobe Bryant rookie card represents a landmark release from one of the most innovative basketball sets of the 1990s. Featuring the iconic metallic design that defined the era, this card captures the legendary Hall of Famer at the very beginning of his historic journey with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Graded a Mint 9 by BGS, this card showcases excellent preservation of its distinct, condition-sensitive metallic surfaces and edges, making it a highly desirable addition for any serious basketball collector.

Card Details

• Year: 1996
• Set: Metal
• Card Number: 181
• Grading Company: BGS
• Grade: 9

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 1347
• Population in Higher Grades: 1014
• Total Graded Population: 3337

Career Highlights

• Played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association from 1996 to 2016.
• Five-time NBA Champion, winning titles in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, and 2010.
• Named NBA Most Valuable Player in 2008 and two-time NBA Finals MVP in 2009 and 2010.
• Eighteen-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA All-Star Game MVP.
• Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist with Team USA in 2008 and 2012.
• Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
• Honored as a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.