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 rookie card is a cornerstone of any serious basketball collection.

Graded PSA 9, this card represents a highly preserved example of Kobe Bryant's debut appearance in the classic Topps flagship set, which remains a favorite among collectors worldwide.

Card Details

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

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 23806
• Population in Higher Grades: 5553
• Total Graded Population: 53379

Career Highlights

• Played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association from 1996 to 2016.
• Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
• Five-time NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010).
• Named NBA Most Valuable Player in 2008 and two-time NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010).
• Eighteen-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA All-Star Game MVP.
• Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist with Team USA (2008, 2012).
• Won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest Championship in 1997 and earned NBA All-Rookie honors for the 1996-1997 season.