While it has been more than a year since Kobe Bryant passed away, the love basketball fans have for the late legend has only grown stronger. With his recent induction into the Hall of Fame, the Black Mamba will surely live on in more ways than one. One big way is through collections such as Kobe Bryant cards.
The same goes for all card collectors and their massive love for all things Kobe. In particular, Bryant’s patch cards are one of the most popular offerings in the market. Shown below are five of the Black Mamba’s most breathtaking game-used jersey cards to help you understand why they are very much in demand.
5. 2009 National Treasures Century Gold Patch Auto /10
For most of his career, Bryant embodied style whenever he was playing on the court. Whether it was hitting that game-winning jumper or nailing that insane dunk, you could count on the late All-Star to make a statement with the ball in his hands.
That’s the same thought too with this 2009 National Treasures Century Gold Patch Auto. Apart from Bryant personally signing the card, it also contains a two-color patch that’s featured right in the middle. And with only 10 copies around, its recent PSA 8-grade value of $6,085 won’t fluctuate that much in the market.
4. 2016 National Treasures Game Gear Patch Auto /25
For the longest time, Panini’s National Treasures set has always been one of the brands collectors can count on to pull a sick patch card. Take this 2016 Game Gear card of Bryant himself, for instance.
Numbered to 25 copies only, this Black Mamba card not only features his autograph. It also has a three-color patch encased in a pair of windows on the card itself. The end result is a wicked-looking card worth $5,600 that will look good in any Kobe Bryant collection.
3. 2014 National Treasures Colossal Jersey Gold /10
The Purple and Gold remain to be one of the most iconic color pairings in NBA history. Add Bryant into the mix, and you’ll end up with a card as amazing as this 2014 National Treasures Colossal Jersey Gold.
The card’s window gives collectors a good view of a majestic three-color patch inside. The overall color scheme of the card and the patch itself contribute to a stunning and pristine look that can’t be easily found in the market. That’s why a recent copy encased in an HGA 9 slab recently sold for $1,000.
2. 2013 Select Swatches Gold /10
It’s always good to have a gold parallel of an All-Star like Bryant. Case in point, this 2013 Select Swatches Gold numbered to 10 copies.
The card’s sleek gold finish looks stunning when paired with Bryant’s uniform and a three-color patch inside it. The end result is a piece of memorabilia that embodies the Black Mamba’s career with the Los Angeles Lakers in a stylish fashion. A copy sold last April for a whopping price of $2,889.
1. 2009 SP Combo Materials
Almost every NBA fan holds Bryant with the same level of reverence and respect as the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan. Rightfully so because these two guards are similar in most ways, especially their unbridled drive to win at all costs.
That’s why this 2009 SP Combo Materials is one nasty card to own for any avid collector. It features a pair of patches both legendary players wore at some point in their careers. The card’s impressive look is only matched by its $8,856 price tag.
Those who want to start collecting Kobe Bryant cards or plan to improve their current collection should complement it with his patch cards. Rather than scour the market aimlessly, these game-used offerings can be a good place to start.
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