LeBron James’ high school jersey has made history by selling for an astounding $1.3 million at auction, setting a new record for high school jerseys. The jersey, worn by the Lakers star during his time at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in 2002, achieved this remarkable price recently, further solidifying James’ iconic status.
This isn’t the first time James’ jersey has fetched a high price. Back in October 2019, it sold for $187,500; two years later, it skyrocketed to $512,200. Now, it has reached an unprecedented $1.3 million. According to reports, the winning bid came from a private collector, although their identity has yet to be disclosed.
Rewind to February 18, 2002, when a 17-year-old LeBron graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, heralded as the “Chosen One.” The jersey he wore that day matched the one featured on the cover, which declared him a prodigy in the making. That evening, he scored an impressive 32 points while donning the jersey.
After an unprecedented level of attention, LeBron was selected as the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, kickstarting his dynasty. Over the past 20 years, he has consistently made the All-Star game, becoming the first player in history to accumulate over 40,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 10,000 assists. With four championship titles across three different teams, he has amassed numerous accolades. As he enters his 22nd season, the “King” shows no signs of slowing down.
