1997 Topps Kobe Bryant #171 PSA 8

The 1997 Topps Kobe Bryant #171 card captures the legendary guard early in his historic career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Following a standout rookie campaign, this second-year card represents a crucial building block in the legacy of one of basketball's most iconic figures.

Graded PSA 8, this card is a classic piece of basketball history from a defining era of sports collectibles, showcasing the future Hall of Famer in his signature gold Lakers uniform.

Card Details

• Year: 1997
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 171
• Parallel: Base
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 8

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 1883
• Population in Higher Grades: 5332
• Total Graded Population: 8550

Career Highlights

• Played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA from 1996 to 2016.
• Represented the U.S. Olympic basketball team in 2008 and 2012.
• Five-time NBA Champion (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010).
• Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
• Named NBA Most Valuable Player in 2008 and a two-time NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010).
• 18-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA All-Star Game MVP.
• Two-time NBA scoring champion (2006, 2007) and 1997 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion.
• Scored 33,643 career points over his 20-season NBA career.
• Honored as a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.