2002 Finest Gold Refractor LeBron James ROOKIE /25 #178 BGS 8.5 NM-MT+

All that glitters is not gold, but this card certainly is. In this draft day special, Topps Finest presents the number one draft pick rocking his now-famous baggy white suit. Indicating his preeminent status in the draft, LeBron is flashing a single finger to symbolize what we knew all along. From the moment he graced Sports Illustrated with the moniker of “The Chosen One,” it was a done deal that LeBron would go number one in the draft. Many years later, LeBron shared that the late commissioner David Sterm, who offered him the golden handshake in welcoming him into the NBA, left an impression, asking LeBron: “You think I can borrow that suit one day?” Other tributes have been paid to The King’s draft night fashion statement, including Drake in his Laugh Now Cry Later video, and Zion Williamson in wearing a decidedly less baggy version on his own draft night. While some accused LeBron of needing a tailor, his fashion statement left a memorable impression on the fashion world, and basketball fans were pretty excited, too. With the fascination collectors have with low-numbered parallels, this Gold Refractor /25 also draws a lot of attention, especially emanating out of an early Topps issue. Will Fanatics resuscitate Topps product in the realm of basketball cards? Whether they do or not, bidders may want to shield their eyes from the glitter and focus on the end game of winning this card. More than a fashion statement, this is a card for the ages, and the bidder who is bold enough to rock it is not likely to be loaning it out any time soon.