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Topps Chrome 1996-97 Parallel Guide

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1996-97 checklist · 1 parallel + Base

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  • Refractors

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    First appearance · 1996-97

    1996-97 Topps Chrome Refractors Ray Allen #217

    Ray Allen 1996-97 Topps Chrome Refractors #217 example

  • Base

    Base

    First appearance · 1996-97

    1996-97 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #138

    Kobe Bryant 1996-97 Topps Chrome Base #138 example

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Topps Chrome basketball begins with a deliberately simple choice. In the Kobe Bryant rookie year there is no color maze to hide behind: player importance, condition, and the visual quality of the Refractor determine the card.

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