1997 Metal Universe Championship Kobe Bryant #86 PSA 8

The 1997 Metal Universe Championship series remains one of the most iconic basketball releases of the late 1990s, celebrated for its bold, futuristic designs and premium foil technology. This base card features the legendary Kobe Bryant during his formative years with the Los Angeles Lakers, capturing the early energy of a career that would define a generation of basketball fans.

Graded a PSA 8, this card is a fantastic addition for collectors looking to secure a classic early-career Kobe Bryant card from a highly sought-after premium set.

Card Details

• Year: 1997
• Set: Metal Universe Championship
• Card Number: 86
• Parallel: Base
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 8

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 1035
• Population in Higher Grades: 1091
• Total Graded Population: 2850

Career Highlights

• Played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association from 1996 to 2016.
• Represented the U.S. Olympic basketball team in 2008 and 2012.
• Five-time NBA champion (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010).
• Two-time NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010).
• NBA Most Valuable Player in 2008.
• Eighteen-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA All-Star Game MVP.
• Two-time Olympic gold medalist (2008, 2012).
• Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
• Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.