Amazon.com: 1996-97 Topps Basketball #138 Kobe Bryant Rookie Card 。As a rookie in 1996–97, KOBE BRYANTmostly came off the bench behind guards Eddie Jones and Nick Van Exel. At the time, he was the second-youngest player ever to play in an NBA game (18 years, 72 days) and also became the youngest NBA starter (18 years, 158 days).His most prolific season came in 2005-2006, when he scored an average of 35.4 regular season points per game across 80 games for the LA Lakers.1996 Topps Rookie YearKOBE BRYANT