This card captures Kobe Bryant during his rapid ascent with the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighting a season in which he firmly established himself among the elite guards in the NBA. The reverse of the card details his progression during the 1999–2000 season, where he climbed another rung on the ladder of NBA success by earning All-NBA Second Team honors after being selected to the Third Team the previous year. While established stars like Jason Kidd and Gary Payton occupied First Team guard spots, it was widely recognized that Bryant’s trajectory pointed toward future dominance. He improved across virtually every major statistical category, showcasing his expanding all-around game. His contributions were instrumental in helping the Lakers achieve a league-best 67–15 record during the regular season. Bryant’s performance confirmed his status as a rising superstar and a key piece in one of the most dominant teams of that era.
Card Details:
Set: 2012–13 Panini Kobe Anthology
Card Number: 38
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: 211553
Condition:
Very strong overall condition with slight softness on corners and minor surface wear, while centering and edges remain clean and well preserved, offering excellent visual appeal.
Ideal for:
Kobe Bryant collectors, Lakers fans, NBA collectors
