1998 Topps Bowman's Best Select Metalization Kobe Bryant Select Metalization #88

Bryant's impressive stockpile of talent begins with his tremendous initial foot speed as he speeds past defenders to the basket for marvelous dunks. The card back highlights Kobe's career stats across the '96/97 and '97/98 NBA seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, noting he was drafted out of high school by Charlotte before being acquired by L.A. Standing 6'6", Bryant had already established himself as one of the most electric young players in the league. This card is part of the Bowman's Best Select Metalization parallel series — a premium Topps product featuring stunning chromium-technology fronts with a distinctive gold metallic finish that set it apart from standard chromium releases of the era.