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2003-04 Upper Deck SP Signature Edition Famous Nicknames #FN-LJ3 LeBron James Signed, Inscribed "The Chosen 1" Rookie Card (#20/25)

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          Graded MINT 9 by PSA, with Autograph Certified and graded GEM MT 10 by PSA/DNA (70667092). Rookie Card. Among a total of three copies of this piece recorded in PSA/DNA's census reporting, only one has achieved a higher tier. Paradigm-shifting hardwood titan LeBron James has placed a blue ink, on-card signature on the obverse of this sterling and scarce Upper Deck SP Signature Edition Famous Nicknames collectible. Next to his autograph, James has added the inscription "The Chosen 1."  In Feb. 2002, James—already the most heralded high school player in the country as a junior—found himself on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine above a headline proclaiming him as "The Chosen One. Sixteen months later, James would be drafted No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the legend of "The King" was born. Over the next 21 seasons (and counting!), James has proved more than worthy of the various nobel titles foisted upon him; he is a four-time NBA Finals champion (bringing championships to three different franchises), a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, and the league's all-time leading scorer. As a rookie, observers marveled at how quickly he adapted to the NBA; now, at age 39, we are awestruck at his longevity, as he moves through the game with the grace and athleticism of a player half his age. He has remained basketball royalty for so long that "The King" will soon be paired with a prince: James' son, LeBron James Jr. (known as "Bronny"), was drafted to his father's Los Angeles Lakers in June 2024, making them the first active father-son duo in NBA history. This card is bestowed with a striking, well-composed design laden with eye-catching fonts, stellar photography, and a premium-signed signing area. Its presentation quality is wholly commendable, animating its design with crisp clarity. A statement on the card affirms the manufacturer's guarantee of authenticity for the piece's content and serves as the item's COA. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered "20/25."