Rare Kobe Bryant trading card fetches record $3.15 million
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A scarce Kobe Bryant basketball card sold for $3.15 million, establishing a new record price for memorabilia featuring the late Los Angeles Lakers star.
The multi-million-dollar deal was confirmed on Tuesday, according to the New York Post. The card’s seven-figure price surpasses all previous sales of Bryant collectibles, underscoring the continued demand for high-end sports cards tied to the five-time NBA champion.
Details about the buyer, seller and exact version of the card were not disclosed, but industry trackers said the amount instantly places the item among the most expensive basketball cards ever sold. Prior to this transaction, Kobe Bryant cards had never crossed the $3 million threshold.
The 18-time All-Star, who died in a helicopter crash in 2020, remains one of the most sought-after figures in the sports memorabilia market. Collectors have increasingly viewed top-graded cards of iconic athletes as investment assets, fueling a series of record-breaking sales across the hobby.
With the $3.15 million price tag, the Bryant card now sits in the same elite category as high-value Michael Jordan and LeBron James issues, reflecting both the player’s enduring legacy and the market’s willingness to pay premium sums for ultra-rare items.
Source: New York Post
