1998 Fleer Flair Showcase Power Kobe Bryant #32

From the 1998-99 Fleer Flair Showcase set, this Power insert highlights Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. The card back notes Bryant's high school roots in Philadelphia, PA, and his path to the NBA as the 13th overall pick in the 1996 Draft. Season stats show his rapid development: across his first two NBA seasons ('96-97 and '97-98) with the Lakers, Kobe posted improving scoring and efficiency numbers, capping his early career totals with over 1,385 points scored. His postseason line in '97-98 showed 20 games played, averaging 15.4 PPG by his second year — a glimpse of the superstar he was becoming. The card is printed by Fleer Corp. in the USA and is numbered 32 on the back under the "Showtime" Lakers branding.