LeBron James
Small Forward / Point Forward · Los Angeles Lakers
Donruss Basketball #Not visible (Base card)
Year & Era
2023-24 - Modern Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint (PSA 7-8 equivalent due to top-left corner wear and slight centering)
Rarity
Common base card with a high print run, easily accessible on the secondary market.
Overall Assessment
A classic modern base card of an all-time great basketball player. While condition is slightly flawed with a dinged corner, it is a fun piece for any LeBron James fan or set builder.
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint (PSA 7-8 equivalent due to top-left corner wear and slight centering)
Centering Assessment
Front: 60/40 Top-Bottom and slightly heavy left-right. Back: Not visible.
Surface Condition
Appears clean with standard gloss finish, but minor micro-scratches may be present under direct light.
Corner Condition
Top-left corner exhibits a noticeable ding/softness. Other three corners appear relatively sharp with minor typical factory cutting fuzz.
Edge Condition
Clean edges overall with light chipping visible on the top edge near the corner.
Print Quality
Standard modern Panini print quality with decent color saturation and typical border cutting variations.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Slightly below average centering and condition compared to gem mint factory-fresh pulls due to the top-left corner imperfection.
Authentication Tips
Verify standard card stock thickness and smooth glossy finish; modern base cards are rarely counterfeited due to low raw value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading as the grading fees would far exceed the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard pack-pulled modern base card.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from standard 2023-24 Donruss retail or hobby packs.
Historical Context
Features LeBron James during his historic latter seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, continuing to break all-time scoring records.
Market Trends
Stable to slightly declining market for modern base cards of veteran players.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for a standard base card; best kept for personal player collection or PC binders.
Similar Cards
2023-24 Panini Prizm LeBron James base, 2023-24 Select LeBron James base
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top-loader are sufficient for this low-value base card.
Interesting Facts
LeBron James cards remain among the most heavily collected in the modern era, spanning over two decades of dominance.