Kobe Bryant
Basketball (Sports Trading Card) • 1996-97 Bowman's Best
Card Type
Best Shots (Insert)
Set & Number
1996-97 Bowman's Best - R23
Rarity
Rookie Card
Edition & Language
Standard • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
$60 - $120 (Raw); $300 - $600 (PSA 9); $1,500+ (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range from $70 to $110 depending on surface quality. PSA 9 copies have recently hovered around the $450 mark.
Condition Details
The card appears well-centered with sharp corners. There is a slight visible horizontal line in the background which may be a characteristic of the chromium finish. Surface appears clean through the initial protective sleeve.
Grading Recommendation
Yes. As a key Kobe Bryant rookie insert from 1996, grading is recommended if the surface is free of 'greenish' oxidation (greening) and scratches. A high grade (9 or 10) significantly increases value.
Card Description
Features Kobe Bryant in his Los Angeles Lakers jersey driving to the hoop. Part of the 'Best Shots' insert subset highlighting top rookies and shooters from the 1996 draft class.
Notable Features
Features the 'Bowman's Best' chromium technology. This is a Rookie Year insert card. Note that some versions of this card come with a protective peel-off film; this specimen appears to have the film removed.
Authentication Notes
The logo, font thickness for 'Kobe Bryant', and the specific metallic sheen of the Bowman chromium stock are consistent with authentic 1996-97 production.
Scanned: 2026-03-06T22:47:36.678854