1996 Topps Kobe Bryant #138 PSA 9

The 1996 Topps Kobe Bryant rookie card stands as one of the most iconic basketball cards of the modern era. Capturing the legendary Hall of Famer at the very beginning of his historic career, this base card is a cornerstone of any serious basketball collection.

Graded PSA 9, this card represents a highly coveted rookie issue of the Black Mamba, preserving the early imagery of his transition from high school phenom to NBA superstar.

Card Details

• Year: 1996
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 138
• Parallel: Base
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 9

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 23658
• Population in Higher Grades: 5541
• Total Graded Population: 52945

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.
• Two-time NBA Finals MVP in 2009 and 2010.
• Named NBA Most Valuable Player in 2008.
• Eighteen-time NBA All-Star and four-time All-Star Game MVP.
• Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
• Selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
• Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist with Team USA in 2008 and 2012.