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LeBron's 24th Season: Game-Worn Patches Hit Trading Cards
21 Oct
Summary
- LeBron James will wear commemorative jersey patches during his 24th NBA season.
- Select patches will be incorporated into rare, one-of-one trading cards.
- These collectibles celebrate James becoming the first player to play 24 NBA seasons.
LeBron James is set to embark on his historic 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers, and Topps is commemorating this milestone with a special release of ultra-rare trading cards.
Throughout the 2026-27 season, James will wear unique commemorative jersey patches. These patches will be removed after select games and incorporated into exclusive one-of-one trading cards, offering collectors a tangible piece of basketball history.
This initiative celebrates James' remarkable achievement as the first player in NBA history to play 24 seasons. The design of the patch features the number 24 prominently, along with a silhouette of James performing his signature chalk toss.
This follows a similar, successful program from January 2026, where patches from his 23rd season with the Los Angeles Lakers were also turned into collectibles. However, these new patches will specifically mark his first season with the 76ers, creating distinct memorabilia from two consecutive record-breaking years with different franchises.
Collector interest in James' latest chapter is already evident. A special NBA Topps NOW card celebrating his decision to return for a 24th season generated a record-breaking print run of 211,627 copies, demonstrating significant demand for his memorabilia.
