2003-04 Upper Deck Phenomenal Beginning #8 LeBron James CGC 10 (Gem Mint)
2003-04 Upper Deck Phenomenal Beginning #8 LeBron James CGC 10 (Gem Mint)
2003-04 Upper Deck Phenomenal Beginning #8 LeBron James — CGC 10 (Gem Mint)
The highest grade possible — this 2003-04 Upper Deck Phenomenal Beginning #8 LeBron James has been awarded a CGC 10 (Gem Mint) by Certified Guaranty Company, certifying it as a flawless example of one of basketball’s most collectible rookie-era cards.
- Year: 2003-04
- Set: Upper Deck Phenomenal Beginning
- Card Number: #8
- Player: LeBron James
- Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
- Grading Company: CGC (Certified Guaranty Company)
- Grade: 10 — Gem Mint
- CGC Cert #: 6083644265
The Phenomenal Beginning set was released to commemorate LeBron’s historic rookie season with the Cavaliers. The back of this card is dated November 12, 2003 — capturing a game where James put up 18 points and 7 assists in just his second month as an NBA player. A CGC 10 means four perfectly sharp corners, flawless surfaces, and razor-clean edges — exactly what serious collectors demand.
LeBron rookie-era cards in gem mint condition are among the most sought-after modern basketball collectibles on the market. A centerpiece piece for any collection — displayed brilliantly, collected boldly.
🌟 Fun Fact: LeBron James was selected #1 overall in the 2003 NBA Draft straight out of high school — and was already on the cover of Sports Illustrated at age 17 with the headline "The Chosen One." He lived up to every bit of it.