1996 Fleer Ultra Ultra Rookie Kobe Bryant #52

What's the word in Italian for "Showtime"? Kobe should know — he's fluent in Italian, a result of his father (former NBA pro) Joe "Jellybean" Bryant playing in Italy. Kobe's phenomenal basketball prowess — 30.8 ppg, 12 rpg, 6.5 spg, and 3.8 bpg as a senior in high school — shows he acquired more than a foreign language from his dad. Acquired by the Lakers via trade in 1996, this 6'6", 200 lb. guard/forward born August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, PA was destined to become one of the all-time greats. This 1996-97 Fleer Ultra Rookie card, #52, captures Kobe in his iconic #8 Lakers jersey and is one of the most sought-after rookie cards of his generation.