Beckett Grade 9 Appraisal

1996-97 Upper Deck Kobe Bryant All-Star Practice Jersey Card (BGS 9 Mint)

This is a premium sports memorabilia item featuring a 1996-97 Upper Deck Kobe Bryant basketball card, encapsulated and graded by Beckett Grading Services (BGS). The card is presented in a 'Legendary Collection' presentation box with a red-bordered, form-fitting charcoal foam insert. The card itself prominently displays an action shot of a young Kobe Bryant in his Los Angeles Lakers jersey. Notably, this specific card includes an 'All-Star Practice Jersey' relic, integrated into the card's design and visible in the top right corner of the slab. The BGS label indicates a grade of '9 MINT', which serves as a high-tier quality indicator for the card's centering, edges, corners, and surface finish. The encapsulation is a clear, sonic-welded plastic slab designed for long-term preservation and protection against UV light and physical damage. There are no visible condition issues such as scuffs on the plastic or fading of the ink. The presentation box appears to be a modern high-end retail or promotional display case, likely manufactured within the last decade to house curated vintage assets. The combination of a graded rookie-era Kobe Bryant card with a game-worn practicing jersey material makes this a significant piece for collectors of 1990s NBA memorabilia.