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1996 Bowman's Best Kobe Bryant #R23
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Population snapshot for 1996 Bowman's Best Kobe Bryant #R23
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The 1996 Bowman’s Best Kobe Bryant #R23 rookie card came from Topps’ premium Bowman basketball line, which used chromium stock and refractor technology similar to Finest and Topps Chrome. The checklist was divided between veteran and rookie sections, with Bryant appearing in the rookie portion as card R23. Bowman’s Best emphasized prospects and young stars while using the reflective surfaces and parallel structure that had become central to Topps’ premium products by the mid-1990s. Bryant made his first All-NBA First Team in 2001-02 at age 23. That season, he averaged 25.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists while helping the Lakers complete their third consecutive championship.
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