Kobe Bryant
Basketball (Sports Trading Card) • 1996 Bowman's Best - Best Picks
Card Type
Best Picks Insert
Set & Number
1996 Bowman's Best - Best Picks - R23
Rarity
Rookie Insert (Best Picks)
Edition & Language
Standard / First Year • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Gem Mint (PSA 10)
Estimated Market Value
$1,400 - $1,800 (PSA 10 Graded Value)
Recent Sales
Recent PSA 10 sales have fluctuated significantly, with high-end sales reaching over $2,000 during market peaks and settling closer to $1,500 more recently.
Condition Details
Professionally graded Gem Mint 10 by PSA. The label confirms the card has virtually perfect centering, sharp corners, no visible surface scratches, and clean edges as per the grading standard.
Grading Recommendation
Already graded PSA 10; this is the highest possible tier for this card and maximizes its current market liquidity and value.
Card Description
Features a photography of rookie Kobe Bryant in his Los Angeles Lakers jersey dribbling. The background has a refractive/chrome-like finish characteristic of the Bowman's Best line.
Notable Features
Rookie year insert card; features the 'Bowman's Best' logo and 'Best Picks' series branding.
Authentication Notes
Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) with certification number 16852041. Verification yields matching records for a 1996 Bowman's Best R23 Kobe Bryant.
Scanned: 2026-03-06T23:05:48.891718