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1996-97 Upper Deck UD3 : (**THERE IS SOME CONFUSION ON WHETHER OR NOT THIS IS A ROOKIE CARD. MOST PEOPLE LIST THIS AS A 1997-98 SECOND YEAR CARD, HOWEVER, IF YOU LOOK ON THE BACK, IT CLEARLY IS LISTED AS 1996-97**). AI Overview (for RC) The 1996-97 Upper Deck UD3 "Jam Masters" #19 card is widely considered a rookie year insert card of Kobe Bryant. While not a standard "base" rookie card, it is an official, desirable rookie-season insert from his debut 1996-97 season, often referred to by collectors as a rookie card. Key Details: Set: 1996-97 Upper Deck UD3 Subset: Jam Masters (Insert) Card Number: 19 Status: Rookie Year Insert (RC) AI OVERVIEW: (Against RC) The 1997-98 Upper Deck UD3 #19 Kobe Bryant card is considered a second-year card. Although often mislabeled as a "rookie" by sellers due to its high value and popularity, it was released during the 1997-98 season, featuring a "Jam Masters" insert, which is one year after his 1996-97 debut.