{"product_id":"1996-97-topps-138-kobe-bryant-rookie-rc-bgs-85","title":"1996-97 Topps #138 Kobe Bryant Rookie RC BGS 8.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eAn iconic rookie card of Lakers legend \u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKobe Bryant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 1996-97 Topps #138 is one of the most recognisable RCs from the loaded 1996 draft class. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eThe 1996-97 Topps set remains a cornerstone release in modern basketball collecting, and Kobe’s rookie continues to anchor serious NBA portfolios. Graded BGS 8.5 NM-MT+, this example presents strong centering, clean edges, smooth surface quality, and sharp corners consistent with the assigned grade. A premium slab of a Hall of Fame career player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eWhat’s Inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e1x 1996-97 Topps #138 Kobe Bryant Rookie – BGS 8.5 NM-MT+ (Encapsulated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e1996-97 Topps release\u003cbr data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eCard #138 Rookie Card\u003cbr data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eBGS 8.5 NM-MT+ graded\u003cbr data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eLos Angeles Lakers legend\u003cbr data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eHall of Fame career\u003cbr data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eEncapsulated and authenticated by Beckett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eWhy Collectors Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eKobe Bryant rookie cards remain blue-chip assets in basketball collecting. The 1996 class is legendary, and a Beckett-graded example offers strong eye appeal and long-term collector significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eAdd this Kobe Bryant Rookie BGS 8.5 to your collection today! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46423973494973,"sku":"35492","price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1199\/5581\/files\/IMG_0544.jpg?v=1771805067","url":"https:\/\/urbanempirecollectables.com\/products\/1996-97-topps-138-kobe-bryant-rookie-rc-bgs-85","provider":"Urban Empire Collectables AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}