Ultimate LeBron James Rookie Cards Gallery, Checklist and Hot List (2024)

In the modern NBA card market, few things can match the power of LeBron James rookie cards. The selection is vast and the prices can be intimidating, especially among his rarest editions.

Offering a level of hype that has not been replicated, LeBron James' rookie year was filled with on-court highlights and many, many cards. More than 40 NBA sets had official rookie cards for James. Marking a different time in the hobby, there were also multiple licensed card issuers as there was no exclusive in place at this time.

Once you account for all the possible LeBron James #111 cards in Topps Rookie Matrix, which featured perforated mini cards in groups of three, the total LeBron James rookie card lineup pushes into the 60s.

This large RC selection provides 29 different serial-numbered cards. Four of the numbered cards are signed, and these tend to be some of the top cards to collect.

In addition, he has a pair of extended rookie cards (XRC) in 2002-03 sets. These were issued as redemptions in 2002-03 Topps Finest and 2002-03 Upper Deck Inspirations.

The guide below covers the licensed base rookie cards for LeBron James.

Checklist

LeBron James Rookie Cards Checklist

62 cards.

2003-04 Bowman #123
2003-04 Bowman Chrome #123
2003-04 Bowman Signature Edition #56 #/1,250
2003-04 Flair #94 #/500
2003-04 Flair Final Edition #75 #/ 799
2003-04 Fleer Authentix #104 #/1,250
2003-04 Fleer Avant #65 #/699
2003-04 Fleer E-X #102
2003-04 Fleer Focus #137 #/499
2003-04 Fleer Genuine Insider #104 #/499
2003-04 Fleer Mystique #99 #/999
2003-04 Fleer Patchworks #105 #/799
2003-04 Fleer Platinum #183 #/750
2003-04 Fleer Showcase #130 #/1,000
2003-04 Fleer Tradition #261
2003-04 Fleer Ultra #171 #/500
2003-04 Hoops Hot Prospects #112 #/1,000
2003-04 Skybox Autographics #77 #/1,500
2003-04 Skybox LE #118 #/99
2003-04 SP Authentic #148 Autograph #/500
2003-04 SP Game Used #107 #/999
2003-04 SP Signature Edition #101 #/499
2003-04 SPx #151 Autograph Jersey #/750
2003-04 Topps #221
2003-04 Topps Collection #221
2003-04 Topps Bazooka #223 Red Uniform
2003-04 Topps Bazooka #223 White Uniform
2003-04 Topps Chrome #111
2003-04 Topps Contemporary Collection #1
2003-04 Topps eTopps #43 (PR=10,000)
2003-04 Topps Finest #133 #/999
2003-04 Topps Jersey Edition #JE-LJ

2003-04 Topps Pristine #101
2003-04 Topps Rookie Matrix (14 versions)
#111 LBJ / #112 Darko Milicic / #113 Carmelo Anthony
#111 LBJ / #112 Darko Milicic / #116 Chris Kaman
#111 LBJ / #113 Carmelo Anthony / #115 Dwyane Wade
#111 LBJ / #114 Chris Bosh / #112 Darko Milicic
#111 LBJ / #116 Chris Kaman / #113 Carmelo Anthony
#111 LBJ / #117 Kirk Hinrich / #113 Carmelo Anthony
#112 Darko Milicic / #111 LBJ / #115 Dwyane Wade
#112 Darko Milicic / #118 T.J. Ford / #111 LBJ
#113 Carmelo Anthony / #111 LBJ / #118 T.J. Ford
#114 Chris Bosh / #113 Carmelo Anthony / #111 LBJ
#114 Chris Bosh / #117 Kirk Hinrich / #111 LBJ
#115 Dwyane Wade / #111 LBJ / #114 Chris Bosh
#117 Kirk Hinrich / #111 LBJ / #112 Darko Milicic
#118 T.J. Ford / #114 Chris Bosh / #111 LBJ
2003-04 Upper Deck #301
2003-04 Upper Deck Black Diamond #184
2003-04 Upper Deck Finite #242 #/200
2003-04 Upper Deck Hardcourt #132 #/799
2003-04 Upper Deck Honor Roll #106 Jersey #/499
2003-04 Upper Deck Legends #135 #/999
2003-04 Upper Deck MVP #201
2003-04 Upper Deck Rookie Exclusives #1
2003-04 Upper Deck Standing O #85
2003-04 Upper Deck Sweet Shot #91 #/799
2003-04 Upper Deck Triple Dimensions #132 #/999
2003-04 Upper Deck Victory #101
2003-04 UD Glass #100 #/250
2003-04 UD Exquisite Collection #78 Auto Patch #/99
2003-04 UD Ultimate Collection #127 Autograph #/250