This card captures Kobe Bryant during one of the most dominant scoring seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighting his explosive 2005–06 campaign in the NBA. Opponents had little to no answer for Bryant, who consistently overwhelmed defenses with his scoring ability. He recorded at least 20 points in 77 of 80 games that season, surpassed 30 points in 56 games, and reached the 40-point mark 27 times. In a standout performance against Houston on April 2, Bryant scored 43 points, tying Elgin Baylor’s franchise record of 23 games with 40 or more points in a single season. Later in April, he added his sixth 50-point game of the season with an exact 50-point outing against Portland on April 14. Just two days later, his 27th and final 40-point performance of the season, a 43-point effort against Phoenix, helped secure a victory and clinch a playoff spot for Los Angeles. This stretch exemplifies Bryant’s scoring dominance and relentless offensive production at the peak of his career.
Card Details:
Set: 2012–13 Panini Kobe Anthology
Card Number: 121
Player: Kobe Bryant
Grading Company: AP Grading
Grade: 9.0 (MINT)
Subgrades:
Centering: 9.0
Corners: 8.5
Edges: 9.0
Surface: 8.5
Cert Number: 211563
Condition:
Strong overall condition with slight softness on corners and minor surface wear, while centering and edges remain clean and well-defined, maintaining strong visual appeal.
Ideal for:
Kobe Bryant collectors, Lakers fans, NBA collectors
