Prior to 2025-26, the last NBA-licensed Lebron James autograph cards came out in 2009-10 during his first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. An exclusive with Upper Deck for much of his career, his signature didn't appear in any Panini products once they took over as the league exclusive. James' agreement with Upper Deck eventually lapsed and he signed an autograph deal with Fanatics, allowing collectors to finally get some new licensed cards once they started making NBA cards.
2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball was one of the earliest releases under Fanatics' exclusive with the league. Not surprisingly, the checklist brought together extensive checklists of autographs and Refractor parallels. This 2025-26 Topps Chrome Sky Write Signatures Red Refractor of The King is not only among the rarest, but it's also one of the most gorgeous. Numbered /5, the design puts James in rare air with a memorable cloud-inspired look. Only the card's 1/1 Superfractor has fewer copies.
This is also one of the first LeBron James autograph card to use his updated ""crown"" signature, a nod to his King James nickname, not to mention being the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
