LeBron James continues to rewrite the history books, and now collectors have a rare opportunity to own a piece of NBA history. In the Los Angeles Lakers’ 136-115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, James became the first player ever to reach 50,000 career points across the regular season and playoffs. To celebrate this groundbreaking achievement, Topps has acquired James’ game-worn shooting sleeve, transforming it into a highly sought-after trading card collectible that fans and collectors can chase.
LeBron James: The First to 50,000 Career Points
James hit the milestone early in the first quarter, sinking a three-pointer that cemented his status as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. He finished the game with 34 points, increasing his career regular-season total to 41,871, the most in league history.With four NBA titles, four MVPs, 20 All-Star appearances, and now 50,000 career points, James’ longevity and dominance remain unparalleled. His ability to perform at an elite level in his 21st season only adds to his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time.
Topps Acquires Game-Worn Shooting Sleeve for Exclusive Trading Card Release
For years, LeBron James was an Upper Deck exclusive, meaning his autographed and game-worn memorabilia cards were limited to UD products. That changed in January 2024, when Fanatics/Topps signed James to a multi-year exclusive deal. His first autographed Topps card featured a 1/1 dual signature alongside his son, Bronny James.Now, Topps is upping the ante, incorporating LeBron’s game-worn shooting sleeve from the night he surpassed 50,000 career points into a special Topps Now release.
Chasing the 1/1 Game-Worn Patch Autograph
The highlight of this exclusive Topps Now drop is a one-of-a-kind game-used patch autograph card, inscribed with:- “50K Points” to commemorate the historic achievement
- A rare /5 game-worn memorabilia relic redemption
How to Buy & Available Parallels
The Topps Now LeBron James base card is available for purchase in multiple quantities, each with a chance to win the 1/1 game-used autograph:- 1 card – $11.99
- 5 cards – $49.99
- 10 cards – $89.99
- 20 cards – $169.99
- Green Foil /99
- Blue Foil /75
- Gold Foil /50
- Orange Foil /25
- Black Foil /10
- Red Foil /5
- 1/1 FoilFractor
As LeBron James continues to shatter records, his memorabilia remains one of the most sought-after investments in the sports card hobby. With his game-worn sleeve now embedded in a Topps trading card, collectors have a rare chance to secure a part of the night he became the NBA’s first-ever 50,000-point scorer.