1998-99 Upper Deck Choice Basketball was an entry-level product meant for the masses, no matter their budget. But that didn't mean that there weren't some intriguing chase options. The Starquest theme was one of the product's central inserts with Blue versions landing every pack. Green and Red parallels were also available at rates frequent enough that collectors could expect one or more from each in a box. Then came the final and rarest parallel—Gold. These took a massive leap in scarcity, coming numbered /100. The result is an entry-level product with some of the rarest cards of the era.
Coming from Bryant's third season, it's also from early in his career. The premium gold foil adds additional elegance and beauty, also pairing nicely with the Lakers colors Bryant will forever be connected to.
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