No other brand captivated the high-end basketball market in the early 2000s like Upper Deck Exquisite, combining short print runs with on-card autograph and player-worn jersey pieces. The first Extra Exquisite inserts, Extra Exquisite and Extra Exquisite Duals, debuted in that groundbreaking 2003-04 release. Various incarnations of the memorabilia inserts followed every year except 2008-09.
Determined to drum up an exciting last hurrah for its 2009-10 Exquisite Collection product before relinquishing its license to print NBA cards, Upper Deck kept production of the final iteration of its beloved basketball set a secret. One of the welcome surprises was the return of Extra Exquisite Patches following its one-year hiatus.
This stunning Kobe Bryant is nearly 60 different Extra Exquisite Patches. Numbered /15, it has a prominent three-color jumbo game-used swatch showcasing the iconic gold, purple and white of the Lakers. The foil highlights and die-cuts add a distinct and delicate element to the already stellar card.
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 05/20/2026.
