{"product_id":"116965497","title":"1998 Metal Universe Kobe Bryant #53 PSA 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1998 Metal Universe Kobe Bryant #53 captures the legendary guard during his rise to dominance with the Los Angeles Lakers. Known for its distinct, futuristic design and metallic finish, the Metal Universe series remains a favorite among basketball collectors tracking the early career of the Black Mamba.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis card is graded a PSA 8, offering a well-preserved example of one of the most iconic players in NBA history from a classic late-90s release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet: Metal Universe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard Number: 53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallel: Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrading Company: PSA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopulation at Grade: 477\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopulation in Higher Grades: 261\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Graded Population: 1076\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayed for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association from 1996 to 2016.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-time NBA Champion (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-time NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNBA Most Valuable Player (2007-08).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA All-Star Game MVP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-time Olympic gold medalist with Team USA (2008, 2012).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PSA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48018061164707,"sku":"116965497","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/7623\/0563\/files\/front_850cb89e-8621-48c0-aa14-5726a4bbad4e.jpg?v=1787244452","url":"https:\/\/cardshq.com\/products\/116965497","provider":"CardsHQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}