Some of the King’s Best with the Brand
LeBron James has seen it all during his unprecedented two-decade run in the NBA. Yet, even he was reportedly surprised to learn that his collaboration with Anthony Davis had ended and that Luka Doncic was about to usher in a new, perhaps final era in his legendary playing career. The four-time champion would surely love to win one more ring to level with the likes of Kobe and Magic, and watching him work with a younger superstar will be fascinating.
As LeBron starts to help set up Los Angeles for a postseason push with his newest running mate, let’s take a look at some of the best Topps cards from LeBron James’ GOAT-worthy career. From an iconic rookie card to art-forward commemorative offerings honoring some of LeBron’s greatest achievements, there are a ton of fantastic chase cards for collectors of the King. Here are five of the best.
LeBron James Cards to Collect
2003-04 Topps Chrome Basketball #111 LeBron James Gold Refractor RC /50
Player info
• drafted first overall in 2003 draft
• drafted out of high school (st. vincent-st. Mary in Akron, oh)
• won 2004 rookie of the year
card info
• most covetable James card from Topps
• PSA mint 9 sold in February 2025 for $183,000
what they said
• “We won 35 games that year because of him. He’s had some outstanding seasons since then, but that first one may have been the most impressive because of how he excelled in spite of the jealousy on his own team.” – LeBron’s first NBA head coach, Paul Silas
2004-05 Topps Finest Basketball #23 LeBron James Blue SuperFractor /1
Player info
• four-time MVP (’09, ’10, ’12, ’13)
card info
• superfractor 1-of-1 of james’ second-year card BGS Pristine 10 sold for $63,660 in june 2024
what they said
• “As much as I love Jordan, LeBron James is the ONE” – allen iverson
2008-09 Topps Chrome Basketball #23 LeBron James Gold Refractor /50
Player info
• four-time champion (’12, ’13, ’16, ’20)
• four-time finals mvp (’12, ’13, ’16, ’20)
• 21x all-star
card info
• iconic chrome offering capturing lebron’s famous ‘chalk toss’
what they said
• “I think when you talk about LeBron, LeBron’s in his own category.” – jason kidd
2024 Topps Now Olympics Card #26 Orange Stephen Curry/LeBron James/Kevin Durant /5
Player info
• 3-time olympic gold medalist (’08, ’12, ’24)
• named one of two flag-bearers for 2024 paris olympics
card info
• historic card capturing three generation-defining players joining forces for team usa
• 5/5 PSA Gem mint 10 sold for $12,810 in september 2024
what they said
• “I understand how prestigious this moment is and for someone to be the flag bearer, and wave the flag not only for us as the men’s national team but for all the Olympian’s, I hold that with the most honour.” – lebron on being named flag-bearer for 2024 paris olympics
2023-24 Topps Now #LJ-40K LeBron James 40,000 Career Points
Player info
• 13X all-league first team
• 3x all-league second team
• 4x all-league third team
card info
• featuring artwork from chuck styles
what they said
• “The scoring record was never, ever even thought of in my head because I’ve always been a pass-first guy.” – lebron on breaking the all-time scoring record
