August Card & Memorabilia Auction Closing August 28-29
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/28/2021
Graded NM-MT+ 8.5 by BGS, with signatures graded "7" by Beckett. Hall of Famer. Kobe Bryant and his future Springfield compatriot LeBron James are honored on this Upper Deck "Exquisite Collection" Dual Scripted Swatches collectible. Bryant and James battled throughout the 21st century for the title of greatest active NBA player, with Bryant reaching 18 NBA All-Star teams and James making 17 All-Star squads as of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. A pair of white jersey patch relics adorns the front of this superb card. (Bryant's was worn in NBA game action, James' is attributed to an NBA All-Star Weekend event.) Each swatch is decorated by one of the athletes' black ink signatures. The card’s BGS condition report: Centering: 9, Corners: 8, Edges: 8.5, Surface: 9. A congratulatory statement on the card's back attests to the authenticity of the signatures and the genuineness of the relic components, and serves as Upper Deck's COA. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered "5/5." An extraordinary card – highlighting two incredible superstars – in robust Near Mint to Mint-plus condition.