1997 Fleer Soaring Stars Kobe Bryant #4

Kobe Bryant turned the Rookie Game at the 1997 NBA All-Star Weekend into his coming-out party, exploding for a record 31 points and also hauling in eight rebounds. Wearing his iconic #8 Lakers jersey, this card captures the young Kobe mid-jump shot against a bold blue sky-and-clouds backdrop. The "Soaring Stars" insert from the 1997–98 Fleer set was a 20-card subset showcasing the NBA's most electrifying players — and the 18-year-old Bryant was already headlining it. Card numbered 4 of 20 SS on the back, with the classic Fleer '97–'98 branding. A cornerstone early-career Kobe piece for any Lakers or vintage insert collector.