In its second season on the hardcourt, Panini’s Impeccable product once again rolled out a range of jersey-number-based autographed inserts with print runs that corresponded to an important aspect of a player’s career. One such insert was Impeccable Numbers Autos, with print runs that matched the number on a player’s top. Kobe Bryant, of course, sported two numbers in his legendary Los Angeles Lakers career – No. 8 from 1997-2006 and No. 24 from 2007-16. And while his entry in the 2016 Impeccable Numbers Autographs insert set featured his 24, the second edition, one of which is on offer here, focuses on his initial jersey No. 8. That shortened print run, combined with the sleek design for which Impeccable is known, presence of one of the most beloved basketball players to ever take the court, and sharp 10-grade autograph make this BGS 9.5 example worthy of the rafters in which Bryant’s jerseys hang.
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 1/6/2025.
