Kobe Bryant
Basketball Trading Card (NBA) • 1996-97 Fleer Ultra
Card Type
Basketball Player Card
Set & Number
1996-97 Fleer Ultra - 266
Rarity
Rookie Card (Base)
Edition & Language
First Year (Rookie) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint / Mint (Estimated)
Estimated Market Value
$60.00 - $120.00 (Raw); $250.00 - $500.00 (PSA 9); $2,000.00+ (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell between $50 and $90 depending on condition. PSA 9 copies average $300, while PSA 10 copies fluctuate between $1,800 and $2,500 based on market demand.
Condition Details
The card appears well-centered with sharp corners. The black borders typical of this set are prone to chipping/whitening, but none are visible through the case. Surface appears clean with no major scratches or dimples.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended. Because the 1996 Fleer Ultra set has sensitive black borders, a high grade (9 or 10) significantly increases value. This card should be submitted to PSA or BGS.
Card Description
Card features a young Kobe Bryant in his Los Angeles Lakers jersey holding a basketball. 'All Rookie' text is featured on the bottom. The reverse side typically contains collegiate and draft statistics.
Notable Features
Premium gold foil stamping for the 'Fleer Ultra' logo and the 'All Rookie' branding. Black border design makes high-grade specimens rare due to edge wear visibility.
Authentication Notes
The font weight on the gold foil and the clarity of the 'Ultra' logo are consistent with authentic prints. The rosette pattern in the purple background appears typical of mid-90s Fleer printing technology.
Scanned: 2026-03-20T04:19:16.572245