Exquisite Collection didn't earn its name for just the product's autographs and memorabilia cards. While those were the marks that made it such a landmark brand, it also helped lift the other parts of the product to a special place—including veteran base cards and their handful of parallels.
Veterans in 2005-06 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Basketball have just 225 numbered base cards. They're joined by just two levels of parallels: /25 Gold and 1/1 Rainbow, which is presented here. The popularity of these cards is very strong today as they seldom come up for sale, particuarly the 1/1s, which are often tucked away in collections.
Now factor in the appeal of Kobe Bryant. An all-time legend, he helped the Lakers win five NBA Championships. One of the top scorers ever, Mamba was an All-Star 18 times and was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team on nine occasions. But Bryant was more than the numbers that he put up. He was an influential personality that went beyond the court. His competitive spirit continues to have an impact on athletes and anyone else looking to be the best in their area of life.
Numbers are important with this 2005-06 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rainbow Kobe Bryant—especially 1—but it's also a symbol of rarity, prestige and the very best in basketball cards.
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 12/08/2025.
This item was flash inserted on Dec 5, 2025.