2002-03 Upper Deck Kobe Bryant #66
Kobe Bryant · Upper Deck · Base Card
Player
Kobe Bryant
Set
2002-03 Upper Deck Base
Year
2002
Card #
66
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering appears shifted slightly to the left on the reverse (right-heavy on front). Corners show minor white touches; edges appear clean but surface has potential micro-scratching visible in high light.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Strong. Kobe Bryant cards maintain high liquidity regardless of the set due to his global fanbase and Hall of Fame legacy.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $55-75, PSA 10: $250-300
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-10 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently hovered around $60, while PSA 10 specimens command a significant premium due to the difficulty of finding 20-year-old base cards in perfect condition.
Description
This 2002-03 Upper Deck Kobe Bryant card features the Lakers legend during his prime three-peat era. The card back displays his career statistics through the 2001-02 season, highlighted by his then career-high 56 points against the Grizzlies. It includes the official NBA and Upper Deck logos with the authentic diamond-shaped hologram on the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant; Iconic early 2000s Upper Deck design; includes full career stats from his first six seasons including championship years.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct Upper Deck 'Diamond' hologram on the bottom right; crisp typography; accurate copyright year (2002); correct card weight and stock texture.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering alignment issues; minor corner wear on the top left and bottom right (as seen from reverse); typical surface 'pitting' or print dots common in this era's matte/gloss stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this base card. Due to the high volume of collectors looking to complete sets or gather Kobe base cards, it will sell quickly there.
Selling Tips
Grading is only recommended if the card is flawlessly centered and surface-perfect (targeting a PSA 10). For this specific card, selling raw in a bubble mailer (ground advantage) is more cost-effective. Use keywords like 'Lakers', 'Hall of Fame', and 'Mamba'.