KOBE BRYANT | 1996 HOOPS ROOKIE 3 | PSA NM-MT 8

PSA Graded Card - Certification #79379815 - Grade: NM-MT 8

This card features a young Kobe Bryant in his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The design is characterized by a striking gold foiled background, with the word 'rookie' embossed vertically along the left side. The photo shows Kobe in his gold Lakers uniform (number 8), mid-jump and about to dunk a Spalding NBA basketball. The lower right area of the card is stamped with an embossed, silver 'NBA ROOKIE 1996' medallion, which includes Kobe's name and team. The card has a borderless design, relying on the metallic background and embossing for distinction. No autograph is present. There is a PSA label indicating the card is professionally graded (NM-MT 8). The card's design reflects the flair of mid-1990s basketball rookie issues, and the gold and embossed elements are special printing techniques that helped cards in this era stand out. This was one of the most iconic and recognized rookie cards from Kobe Bryant’s legendary career.

Card Details:

Subject: KOBE BRYANT

Card Name: 1996 HOOPS ROOKIE

Card Number: 3

Team: Los Angeles Lakers