As the exclusive rights holder to Michael Jordan and LeBron James signatures when the Cleveland phenom entered the league in 2003, Upper Deck had the honor of producing dual autos of the two during the King’s rookie season. In the second edition of Upper Deck Legends, the company included this dual autograph from the 12-card Rookie Impressions set, which paired a dozen draft picks with current stars or NBA legends. At the time, LeBron’s legend was, of course, not yet written, while Jordan had wrapped up his legendary career the season prior. Unsurprisingly to most, James lived up to his end of the bargain, more than earning his spot alongside M.J. on UD’s array of dual autos throughout the 2000s.
This BGS 10 example, stamped 12/25, is particularly gorgeous thanks to its beautiful, clean colors and sharp edges and corners. The 10-grade autographs from M.J. and the King pop off the card, much like the two superstars did off the screen during their primes. This stunning specimen is indeed a throwback to a time before LBJ was regarded in the same esteem as Jordan, making it an important piece of hoops history worthy of any high-end collection.
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 02/27/2025.
