2003 Topps LeBron James #221 PSA 10

This 2003 Topps LeBron James rookie card represents the beginning of one of the most celebrated careers in basketball history. Entering the league with unprecedented expectations, James immediately established himself as a generational force, making this base rookie card a cornerstone of modern basketball collecting.

Card Details

• Year: 2003
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 221
• Parallel: Base
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 10

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 2819
• Population in Higher Grades: 0
• Total Graded Population: 24042

Career Highlights

• Played high school basketball for St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio from 1999 to 2003.
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers, playing from 2003-2010 and 2014-2018.
• Played for the Miami Heat from 2010-2014.
• Played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 2018-2026.
• Four-time NBA Champion (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) and four-time NBA Finals MVP.
• Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013).
• NBA Rookie of the Year and NBA All-Rookie Team selection in 2004.
• NBA All-Star, All-NBA selection, and NBA All-Defensive Team honoree.
• NBA scoring champion in 2008 and NBA assist leader in 2020.
• Olympic gold medalist and Olympic MVP in 2024.
• Recognized as the NBA's all-time leading scorer.