This 2003 Upper Deck Phenomenal Beginning LeBron James Rookie RC #12 is graded PSA 9 Mint. The Phenomenal Beginning set was dedicated entirely to James' arrival in the NBA, offering an approachable way to collect his rookie year with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
LeBron James went straight from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron to the Cleveland Cavaliers as the 1st overall pick in 2003. He also starred for the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers, winning four NBA titles, four MVPs, and four Finals MVPs, and became the NBA's all-time leading scorer in 2023, with a clear Hall of Fame (HOF) trajectory. In 2025–26, he averaged 20.9 PPG, 6.1 RPG and 7.2 APG. He is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and games-played leader, and ranks 4th all-time in assists and 6th in steals and 3-pointers made. His career honors include 22 All-Star selections and 21 All-NBA selections.
