LeBron James
NBA · Los Angeles Lakers · Forward
Four-time champion, four-time MVP and the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
- Sport: NBA
- Team: Los Angeles Lakers
- Position: Forward
- Nationality: United States
- Born: 1984
- Career: 2003–present
About LeBron James
LeBron James went straight from high school in Akron, Ohio to the first pick of the 2003 draft. He has won four championships with three franchises (Miami 2012 and 2013, Cleveland 2016, the Lakers 2020), four MVP awards and four Finals MVPs, and in February 2023 passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the league's all-time leading scorer.
More than two decades after his debut he is still an All-Star, which is why his rookie cards have held their place at the top of the modern market for so long.
Collecting LeBron James
The 2003-04 rookie class is the most collected of the modern era and LeBron's cards lead it. Topps Chrome #111 is the mainstream chase, the base Topps #221 the affordable one, and the Upper Deck Exquisite Rookie Patch Autograph (numbered to 99) is the card the whole premium-rookie market is modelled on.
Refractors and low-numbered parallels of the 2003-04 Chrome card carry large premiums, so check the serial number and the finish before paying parallel money.
Cards worth knowing
- 2003-04 Topps Chrome #111 — The flagship rookie. Refractor and Gold Refractor parallels are the chase.
- 2003-04 Topps #221 — The most affordable licensed rookie card.
- 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Autograph #78 — Numbered to 99; the modern hobby's most famous card.
LeBron James card prices (AUD)
Daily Australian-dollar averages from live listings for the LeBron James cards CardPop tracks. Asking prices, not sales — a guide only.
- LeBron James Topps Rookie (2003-04 Topps) — raw ~$2,026, graded ~$6,001
LeBron James cards on CardPop
- LeBron James (2004 LeBron James Freshman Season Collection) — $45.00
LeBron James cards: frequently asked questions
What is LeBron James's rookie card?
The card collectors treat as the key LeBron James rookie card is the 2003-04 Topps Chrome #111. The flagship rookie. Refractor and Gold Refractor parallels are the chase. Other cards worth knowing: 2003-04 Topps #221; 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Autograph #78.
How much are LeBron James cards worth in Australia?
It depends on the card, year and grade. As at 12 September 2026, LeBron James Topps Rookie lists for around $2,026 ungraded and about $6,001 graded in Australian dollars. CardPop refreshes these prices daily from live listings.
Where can I buy LeBron James cards in Australia?
On the CardPop marketplace, from Australian sellers with buyer protection. 1 LeBron James listing is live right now.