# Kobe Bryant #137

The Kobe Bryant (#137, Finest, 1997-98) is a insert Basketball card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $96.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/kobe_bryant%7Cfinest%7C1997-98%7C137%7C

## Card details

- Set: Finest
- Number: #137
- Year: 1997-98
- Game: Basketball
- Rarity: Insert

## Market price

- Current raw value: $96
- Source: cardsight
- 8-day change: +35.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.0 / 10
- Average corners: 7.8
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 8.0
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8.5 | 50% | $71 |
| 8 | 50% | $71 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 50% of scans
- Metallic Background Surface: 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Kobe Bryant carries a market value of $96. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $71, about 0.7× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Kobe Bryant worth?

A raw (ungraded) Kobe Bryant from Finest currently carries a market value of about $96. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

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

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Kobe Bryant averages a 8.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.8, edges 8.8, surface 8.0, 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 (50% of scans), Metallic Background Surface (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.

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