According to NBC Sports, it was the most expensive womens card ever sold. There are countless online marketplaces and forums dedicated to sports card trading. The "1996-97 Topps Chrome Refractors #138 Kobe Bryant Rookie Card -- BGS PRISTINE/Black Label 10" is just one of two in the world "at its level of perfection," according to Goldin Auctions. 8 Lakers jersey. Certainly not as flashy or evocative as Black Mamba, Bryant's new moniker and a print run of 49 still stand out for collectors. 1996-97 Fleer Ultra Kobe Bryant RC #52. This 1996-97 Topps Chrome #138 is the third card on the list to show the same image of Bryant driving past defenders on his way to the hoop. The most valuable Kobe Bryant rookie cards listed here are based on the recent sales data and the current market conditions. Although it may be out of reach for most people, you can expect its price to continue going up in the coming years. That's precisely what this Upper Deck card does: it features dual images of Kobe Bryant and the man many consider the greatest player of all time, Michael Jordan. On the card is Bryant in a yellow No. Kobe Bryant personified what it truly meant to be an NBA champion, on and off the court. Rovell also explained another oddball element of the cards value. There were two different versions in 2009-10 National Treasures. Kobe Bryant 1. Last December 05, 2020, a 2018 Kaboom Kobe Bryant was sold off on eBay for $3,500. They can be distinguished from the Bams by the gold "SLAM" found in the upper-right and lower-left corners and a gold tint. Nevertheless, this PSA-graded copy sold during an August auction at Goldin for $1.68 million. You can also find Kobe Bryant cards at local card shops or sports memorabilia stores. This represents the highest price ever paid for a Lakers legend basketball card. The average selling price for this card is around $700 for a grade of 9. Bryant has a Bronze Apprentice rookie (#74) and the rare Gold Heir version. on Jan. 03, 2021, the card itself was signed by the Lakers legend and has a very low population count. One of them is the second-most expensive Kobe Bryant card: his PSA 10 Score Board Rookies Autograph. He won five NBA championships and was twice Finals MVP. However, near the time of Kobe's passing, some sales were reported for this card, reaching as much as $87,000 in pristine condition. Kobe Bryant Cards Some cards may come out in the open and make a claim to this title. The Row 2 Legacy Collection parallel is shown below. CNNs Jill Martian contributed to this report. 4 is a card thats hunted by Kobe fans all over the world: his Topps Chrome rookie card. Craig also pointed to the nostalgia angle: Kids from the 1990s are in their thirties and forties now with some disposable income and a fond recollection of the era.