Kobe Bryant's legacy as one of the NBA's most iconic figures is immortalized not only through his on-court achievements but also in the realm of sports memorabilia. His trading cards, especially rare and high-grade examples, have fetched staggering sums at auctions, reflecting both their scarcity and the enduring admiration for the "Black Mamba." Below are the top five Kobe Bryant card sales of all time, accompanied by insights into what makes each card so valuable to collectors.
This is the fast collector view of Kobe Bryant's public market: where the ceiling sale lives, what rookie lane still matters most, and which cards the serious money keeps coming back to.
Biggest tracked sale
$12,932,000
Board size
5 tracked sales
Last updated
April 23, 2026
Player-specific sales boards
These pages are the player-by-player companion to the all-time Top 25 sales board.
$12,932,000
2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autographs 1/1 (Kobe Bryant / Michael Jordan)
The current public basketball record-holder pairs Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan on one Exquisite masterpiece, which is why it now stands miles above every other Bryant sale ever documented.
$3,150,000
1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green /10
Alt's publicized $3.15 million purchase of a PSA 5 Kobe PMG Green reset Bryant's solo-card record and reminded the market that his best 1990s insert still trades like a true trophy asset.
$3,172,000
2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection All-NBA Access Pass Dual Logoman 1/1 (Michael Jordan / Kobe Bryant)
This Jordan-Kobe All-NBA Access dual logoman is another true one-of-one Upper Deck grail, and its 2025 Heritage result instantly gave Kobe a second sale above the three-million line.
Direct answers
What is the most expensive card?
The current public basketball record-holder pairs Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan on one Exquisite masterpiece, which is why it now stands miles above every other Bryant sale ever documented.
What is the most expensive rookie card?
Kobe's top public sales board is now dominated by later grails and dual supercards, but the rookie card collectors still center first is the 1996 Topps Chrome Refractor.
What cards do collectors care about most?
| Visual | Rank | Sale | Card | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $12,932,000 Aug 23, 2025 | Kobe Bryant 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autographs 1/1 (Kobe Bryant / Michael Jordan) | The current public basketball record-holder pairs Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan on one Exquisite masterpiece, which is why it now stands miles above every other Bryant sale ever documented. | |
| #2 | $3,150,000 Apr 23, 2026 | Kobe Bryant 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green /10 | Alt's publicized $3.15 million purchase of a PSA 5 Kobe PMG Green reset Bryant's solo-card record and reminded the market that his best 1990s insert still trades like a true trophy asset. |
| #3 | $3,172,000 Dec 19, 2025 | Kobe Bryant 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection All-NBA Access Pass Dual Logoman 1/1 (Michael Jordan / Kobe Bryant) | This Jordan-Kobe All-NBA Access dual logoman is another true one-of-one Upper Deck grail, and its 2025 Heritage result instantly gave Kobe a second sale above the three-million line. | |
| #4 | $3,000,000 Feb 17, 2026 | Kobe Bryant 2003-04 Upper Deck SP Authentic SP Triple Signatures /15 (LeBron James / Michael Jordan / Kobe Bryant) | A private-sale triple-signature card featuring LeBron, Jordan, and Kobe pushed a multi-headliner Upper Deck auto into Kobe's top tier in early 2026. | |
| #5 | $2,400,000 Sep 17, 2025 | Kobe Bryant 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Limited Logos /50 | Kobe's Limited Logos issue from 2007-08 has long been one of the signature non-rookie Bryant grails, and the MVP-inscribed private sale confirmed just how blue-chip that lane has become. |
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