Graded MINT 9 by BGS. Hall of Famer. This fabulous Metal Universe Platinum Portraits offering presents a memorable view of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. An All-Star in 1997-98 for the first of an eventual 18 career appearances, Bryant began to bloom as "The Black Mamba" in his sophomore NBA campaign: he averaged 15.4 points per game, and 21.4 points per 36 minutes, as the sixth man for the 61-21 Lakers. The card’s BGS condition report: Centering: 9.5, Corners: 9, Edges: 8.5, Surface: 9.5. An interesting and high-quality Kobe Bryant collectible dating to the early days of his extraordinary NBA tenure, in sparkling Mint condition.