{"id":"PREMIER1179","refId":1179,"auctionType":"PREMIER","gradingService":"BGS","grade":9.5,"year":2003,"category":"Basketball","title":"2003 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor LeBron James ROOKIE /50 #123 BGS 9.5 GEM MINT","purchasePrice":"264000.00","soldDate":"2021-12-18T19:00:00.000 PST","updatedAt":"2022-01-04T14:08:48.000 PST","mediumImage1":"https://dilxwvfkfup17.cloudfront.net/eyJpdiI6IkZWd0RyOGp2Qlc2dVJBOXhTOTNEMkE9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoia1p2Yk5RNFZoOUJHYk1LZCtmak0zU0VHaTNGaVVsUVNTYTFlUlNMOWsvNUZUOHBReDJnaFF3UXBPS2FOME96QjVMRk9jQ0diVENkVUxtRE5jZDIxOWc9PSIsIm1hYyI6IjQ3NmIxYWE3ZWZlMWYyMmM1NDdiNTA1MjlmMTlkYjc3NjgyMzQ3ZWFkYWMzMTFiNjUzMzg3Nzk0M2IzMjA4ZTkiLCJ0YWciOiIifQ==","mediumImage2":"https://dilxwvfkfup17.cloudfront.net/eyJpdiI6IklQdmF3SnVzcFN1azZrZDMxNkp1WUE9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiN0Zqc2tDYjlDMlJ1RlM1S0ZaZGVRQ1FkNXRpb0ErVWt2TXR0bEQ1MVF4RzFCdHBRczRKSEhFNGJTa2VoZWxIRkw2TjZVMEp5cDVqNVBrK1NqSVIvNHc9PSIsIm1hYyI6ImNmNjE1ZTQ4MTIyMjk4OWYxZGFhMGFiMGQyZDIyYjU5MTIyNjA1M2E5N2RjMGZjM2QzOGMyNzk0ZDI1ZTcxZWQiLCJ0YWciOiIifQ==","largeImage1":"https://dilxwvfkfup17.cloudfront.net/eyJpdiI6ImYvV2NWTzF4aFBxZUxjKzVQeThjYUE9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiS1Fac2U2VUlibWhjbGE0akJHcG55eWEvSFJTdVB1ZTU5ZDh6ZU8vbERhdTJ4MzR6R3E3Ylc5d1BKM3VUZkhzMmV0NWFKdndCY1pIeEZ5MDN1Mk1iUlE9PSIsIm1hYyI6IjI2MTZjOTA5MTQ5ZDdmNDgwNzIyMTA4MGMzZTg3N2U0NmQzY2FiOWY5YmM3NmE1NTM5MGVlNDI3YzE2MDU3YmMiLCJ0YWciOiIifQ==","largeImage2":"https://dilxwvfkfup17.cloudfront.net/eyJpdiI6Ikk0OEpQV2pxa1ZXNnl1UHZBRGhtQlE9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiQVBHR21kaFRVRkVpK0xaTTJENkE0bjUzSW1ncnlKaTJ1c1l6T3VVenl6bWd1ZzF3YUhvSFNacHQvSFh2OFVaTDFzdGRuZERJcDQyNmcvemxzNGdPakE9PSIsIm1hYyI6IjQzNWQzMzA2NzQwMjRkMGUxNDAxY2VkNDcwY2I2YjI3ZDFiZWFmMDNmODczOGRjM2UwM2FmNGM2NGQyYzRlZjQiLCJ0YWciOiIifQ==","description":"In 2003, the Cleveland Cavaliers used their #1 pick to select high school phenom LeBron James. Even though he had not played a day of college basketball, everyone knew he was going to rank among the best basketball players ever. Over the past 18 NBA seasons, LeBron has solidified his reputation and become a legend for his basketball IQ and domination in Cleveland, Miami, and LA. We remember the first time we saw him play in person--how he stood out on the court and moved faster and with more ease than we have ever seen someone move at his size. His coordination for someone his height was unlike anything we had seen. The monster dunker deserves a monster card--and this card certainly fits the bill. The offered '03 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor LeBron James rookie is safely secured in a BGS 9.5 holder and ranks among the highest graded examples in existence. There are currently only 3 Beckett graded examples in existence that received a higher grade—incredible scarcity for one of the most desired cards in the industry. Serial stamped 29/50 and showcasing 9.5 centering, 9.5 corners, 9.5 edges, and 9 surfaces. A lone factory surface indent near the bottom edge of the card is all that accounts for the lone '9' sub grade. As LeBron winds down his career, more and more fans and card investors are starting to fully appreciate his career. Since the NBA held its first event on November 1, 1946, many sports analysts argue that LeBron is the best player to have ever played the game. LeBron may win yet another title this year. Regardless, his legacy on and off the court is cemented. He will be remembered as one of the most talented athletes we ever saw play a sport. We expect his cards will continue to be coveted among investors for decades to come--especially his serial numbered rookie gold parallels. LeBron is a big-time player and this card is for a big-time investor. We expect it to be one of the most pursued in the November Premier Auction.","serial":"0003272633","isComplete":true,"paymentStatus":"PAID","itemVariantId":"4b59c9c6-2f62-502f-928d-4b0a3b07e942","listingUuid":"2301ddc0-6f25-11ed-b5f3-0a58a9feac02","purchasedQuantity":0}