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A highly collectible early-career card of Kobe Bryant from the iconic 1997-98 SkyBox Metal Universe Basketball set.
Known for its bold metallic artwork and futuristic design, Metal Universe has become one of the most recognizable and sought-after basketball releases of the 1990s. This card features Kobe during just his second NBA season, making it an excellent early-career collectible of the Lakers legend.
💎 Card Details:
🏀 Player: Kobe Bryant
📅 Year: 1997-98
🏷️ Set: SkyBox Metal Universe
🔢 Card #: 81
🏆 Grade: PSA 8 NM-MT
💜💛 Team: Los Angeles Lakers
📋 PSA Certification #: 126409438
🔥 Early Career / Second-Year Kobe Bryant Card
✨ Classic 1990s Metal Universe design
⭐ Kobe Bryant Career Highlights:
🏆 5× NBA Champion
🏆 2× NBA Finals MVP
🏆 2008 NBA MVP
⭐ 18× NBA All-Star
🥇 2× NBA Scoring Champion
🏀 15× All-NBA Selection
🛡️ 12× NBA All-Defensive Selection
🔥 81-Point Game – Second-highest single-game total in NBA history
🥇 2× Olympic Gold Medalist
🏛️ Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame – Class of 2020
💜💛 Los Angeles Lakers legend
Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Lakers, becoming one of the most celebrated players in basketball history.
🔥 Early Kobe cards from premium 1990s releases continue to have tremendous collector appeal, and the combination of Metal Universe + early career + PSA grading makes this an excellent addition to any serious Kobe Bryant collection.
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