2003 Bowman Chrome LeBron James RC #123 BGS 9

This 2003 Bowman Chrome LeBron James RC rookie card represents one of the most significant basketball card releases of the modern era. Capturing the legendary forward at the very beginning of his historic professional journey, this card is a cornerstone for any serious basketball collection.

Graded a Mint 9 by BGS, this card showcases the clean design and premium chrome stock that has made the Bowman Chrome brand a favorite among collectors.

Card Details

• Year: 2003
• Set: Bowman Chrome
• Card Number: 123
• Grading Company: BGS
• Grade: 9

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 1072
• Population in Higher Grades: 1202
• Total Graded Population: 3305

Career Highlights

• Played for St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio from 1999 to 2003.
• Played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the National Basketball Association from 2003-04 to 2009-10 and 2014-15 to 2017-18.
• Played for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association from 2010-11 to 2013-14.
• Played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association starting in 2018-19.
• Four-time NBA Champion (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) and four-time NBA Finals MVP.
• Four-time NBA MVP (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013).
• Became the NBA's all-time leading scorer in 2023 and the first player to score 40,000 points in 2024.
• Three-time Olympic gold medalist (2008, 2012, 2024) and Olympics MVP in 2024.
• Named NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2003-04 season.