# Kobe Bryant #43

The Kobe Bryant (#43, 1996-97 Upper Deck UD3, 1996-97) is a insert Basketball card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.5/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/kobe_bryant%7C1996-97_upper_deck_ud3%7C1996-97%7C43%7Cfoil

## Card details

- Set: 1996-97 Upper Deck UD3
- Number: #43
- Year: 1996-97
- Game: Basketball
- Rarity: Insert
- Variant: Foil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $31
- 10-day change: +0.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.5 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 8.5
- Average surface: 8.3
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $35 |
| 8 | 50% | $31 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 50% of scans
- Background (Back): 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Kobe Bryant carries a market value of $31. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $35, about 1.1× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Kobe Bryant worth?

The Kobe Bryant from 1996-97 Upper Deck UD3 has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Kobe Bryant cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Kobe Bryant averages a 8.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 8.5, surface 8.3, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Kobe Bryant?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Kobe Bryant cards are Whitening (Front) (50% of scans), Background (Back) (50% of scans).

### Is the Kobe Bryant worth grading?

Whether the Kobe Bryant is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

---

Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app