A rare 1997 Kobe Bryant trading card has sold for $3.15 million, setting a record for the most ever paid for a solo card featuring the late Hall of Famer.
The card is a 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green, a highly sought-after issue among collectors. It was purchased through the alternative trading platform Alt, which confirmed the sale price.
A record-setting Bryant collectible
The $3.15 million purchase establishes a new benchmark for Bryant memorabilia in the trading card market, surpassing previous prices paid for individual cards of the former Los Angeles Lakers star.
Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and one of the league’s most iconic figures, remains a central name in the collectibles space, where rare, premium-condition cards can command significant sums.