2016 Panini Studio Defying Gravity Kobe Bryant #DG-KB

Bryant was an 18-year-old rookie just out of high school when he wowed the crowd in Cleveland with a victory in the 1997 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Nearly two decades later, the Lakers' living legend was still bringing his legion of fans to their feet with an alley-oop jam against the Kings on Jan. 7, 2016. This "Defying Gravity" insert from 2016-17 Panini Studio Basketball captures Kobe in classic No. 8 Lakers gold, soaring above the court in a stunning action shot. The holographic foil background and bold vertical "DEFYING GRAVITY" lettering make this one of the most visually striking inserts from the Studio set — a fitting tribute to one of the greatest Lakers of all time.