• Home
  • First Bowman
  • Blog
  • Podcast
    • Thad Bosley
    • Norman Smiley
    • Tyrone Nesby
    • Online Sites
    • NFL Team Addresses
    • MLB Team Addresses
    • NHL Team Addresses
    • NBA Team Addresses
    • WNBA Team Addresses
    • NWSL Team Addresses
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • Privacy
Menu

WaxPackHero

  • Home
  • First Bowman
  • Blog
  • Podcast
  • Player Collections
    • Thad Bosley
    • Norman Smiley
    • Tyrone Nesby
  • Resources
    • Online Sites
    • NFL Team Addresses
    • MLB Team Addresses
    • NHL Team Addresses
    • NBA Team Addresses
    • WNBA Team Addresses
    • NWSL Team Addresses
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • Privacy
×
lebron.jpg

5 Awesome LeBron James Cards

Michael Sommer December 6, 2020

It’s hard to argue with the impact that LeBron James has on the modern basketball card market. Despite having over 15 seasons’ worth of cards, collectors continue to clammer for his new releases. Some of his rookie cards and more limited releases command hundreds or thousands of dollars. However, there are still a ton of great cards that can be had for less than $10! Here are a few of my favorites.

5) 2007-08 Fleer #12

2007-08-lebron-james.jpeg
 

While not a direct copy of a past Fleer design, this card has a retro vibe that resonates with me. I really like how the border and uniform colors tie together, and the photo captures James in the middle of a jumpshot. It’s hard to put together a “best of” list without including a Fleer card, and it’s cards like this which make me wish Upper Deck still had a NBA license. You can pick up a copy on eBay for about $5.

4) 2010-11 Donruss #165

2010-11-donruss-lebron-james.jpeg
 

The Donruss brand made its first ever push into the basketball card market in the 2010-11 season. They used a 1984 inspired design, and it seems the photos have a bit of a vintage filter applied to them. The combination of design, action photo, and the fact that it’s the first Donruss card, makes this a card I’m happy to own in my collection. It’s another one that can be delivered to your door for $5 or less!

3) 2007-08 Topps #23

2007-08-Topps-Lebron-James.jpeg
 

LeBron is good at dunking. This 2007-08 Topps card captures him with the ball below his waist, just moments before what I imagine was a powerful reverse slam. I love how it’s a solo action shot, and for some reason the Topps 50th Anniversary logo adds to the overall appeal of the card for me. This one will run you somewhere between $5-$10 depending on the shipping method selected.

2) 2013-14 Pinnacle “The Naturals” #1

2013-14-Pinnacle-Lebron-James.jpeg
 

This is one of my favorite LeBron cards in my collection. It’s super cheap, and despite selling for less than $5, it doesn’t seem to get the interest it deserves. The Dufex finish is amazing on this card. The silver, black, and gold color scheme is perfect, and as you rotate the card it looks like there are rays of light shooting from LeBron’s body.

1) 2008-09 Upper Deck #33

2008-09-Upper-Deck-Lebron-James.jpeg
 

Man I wish Upper Deck still had a NBA license. More so than any other sport, I think I would enjoy collecting NBA cards more if there were options from Panini, Topps, and Upper Deck. The photo on this card captures an amazing dunk and also makes me laugh. It captures the unfortunate moment his opponent is cowering in fear of LeBrons raw power, and the fact that his eyes are closed just makes me chuckle all the more. You can’t go wrong spending a couple bucks on this card.

These five cards are a few of my favorites, but there are a ton more which fall in the less than $10 threshold. There is a huge focus on the high end of the sports card market, but you don’t have to always spend a ton to enjoy the hobby. Don’t worry about the hype, find cards which you enjoy regardless of how much they are worth.

I included eBay links in each card’s description, but you can also find many of these cards on Sportlots. Please note, I included affiliate links within this post to support the maintenance and development of this site.

Also, if you haven’t heard, I started a new Podcast called the WaxPackHero Sports Card Minute!  It’s available here directly on the site at the Podcast link at the top of the page, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn!  Check it out, let me know what you think, and tell your friends!












In Set Review, Memories, Industry Tags Upper Deck, Panini, Topps, LeBron James
← 2020 Bowman Draft Set Review and Checklist2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Set Review and Checklist →

Autographed Collectibles and Memorabilia

Search Posts

COMCSPONSOR.jpg
Featured
Apr 24, 2025
The Diamond King
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 5, 2025
I Tried Live Selling?
Apr 5, 2025
Apr 5, 2025
Mar 1, 2025
Barry Sanders: Then and Now
Mar 1, 2025
Mar 1, 2025

Index and Recent Posts

  • Set Review 171
  • Checklist 83
  • Breaks 76
  • Memories 63
  • Industry 58
  • Making Money 23
  • site review 8
  • Book Review 2
  • 1
Featured
Jun 9, 2020
Topps Living Set Stats
Jun 9, 2020
Jun 9, 2020
Featured
Apr 17, 2025
2024 Cryptozoic A Christmas Story
Apr 17, 2025
Apr 17, 2025
Mar 16, 2025
2025 Topps Hobby Rip Night Set Review and Checklist
Mar 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2025
Jan 25, 2025
20 Most Expensive Barry Sanders Cards: 1998 vs 2025
Jan 25, 2025
Jan 25, 2025
Jan 15, 2025
Collecting College Cards?
Jan 15, 2025
Jan 15, 2025
Jan 8, 2025
1993 Nabisco All-Star Autographs
Jan 8, 2025
Jan 8, 2025
Nov 14, 2024
1980-81 Arby’s University of Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball Card Team Set
Nov 14, 2024
Nov 14, 2024
Oct 30, 2024
2022-23 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Hockey Cards
Oct 30, 2024
Oct 30, 2024
Oct 23, 2024
Harold Miner: A Look Back at the 90s Fan Favorite
Oct 23, 2024
Oct 23, 2024
Oct 14, 2024
1965 Donruss Spec Sheet Auto Racing Set
Oct 14, 2024
Oct 14, 2024
Oct 10, 2024
5 Awesome Aaron Judge Cards
Oct 10, 2024
Oct 10, 2024
COMC is a proud sponsor of WaxPackHero.com!

COMC is a proud sponsor of WaxPackHero.com!

 
Sidebarebay.jpg
 
  • December 2017 3
  • January 2018 9
  • February 2018 8
  • March 2018 9
  • April 2018 6
  • May 2018 4
  • June 2018 3
  • July 2018 2
  • August 2018 1
  • October 2018 2
  • November 2018 1
  • December 2018 1
  • January 2019 6
  • February 2019 5
  • March 2019 6
  • April 2019 7
  • May 2019 5
  • June 2019 3
  • July 2019 6
  • August 2019 7
  • September 2019 5
  • October 2019 4
  • November 2019 5
  • December 2019 5
  • January 2020 6
  • February 2020 5
  • March 2020 5
  • April 2020 5
  • May 2020 5
  • June 2020 3
  • July 2020 2
  • August 2020 4
  • September 2020 5
  • October 2020 3
  • November 2020 3
  • December 2020 3
  • January 2021 4
  • February 2021 3
  • March 2021 4
  • April 2021 2
  • May 2021 2
  • June 2021 4
  • July 2021 1
  • August 2021 1
  • September 2021 2
  • October 2021 2
  • November 2021 3
  • December 2021 1
  • January 2022 2
  • February 2022 4
  • March 2022 2
  • April 2022 1
  • May 2022 2
  • July 2022 1
  • August 2022 1
  • September 2022 1
  • October 2022 1
  • December 2022 4
  • January 2023 2
  • February 2023 1
  • March 2023 1
  • April 2023 1
  • June 2023 2
  • August 2023 1
  • September 2023 1
  • October 2023 2
  • November 2023 2
  • December 2023 6
  • January 2024 7
  • February 2024 4
  • March 2024 2
  • April 2024 2
  • June 2024 1
  • September 2024 4
  • October 2024 5
  • November 2024 1
  • January 2025 3
  • March 2025 1
  • April 2025 1

Join Our Community!

Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss a post as we celebrate this hobby we love!

We respect your privacy.

Thank you!

Affiliate Links

Some posts may include affiliate links, which share a commission with the blog at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I believe in; if they have an affiliate program, I add it, and if they don't I recommend them anyway. 

Privacy and Affiliate Notice

© Copyright 2024 WaxPackHero - All rights reserved