LeBron’s First 76ers Topps NOW Card Tops 100,000 Gross sales in Below 12 Hours

LeBron James’ first Philadelphia 76ers buying and selling card surpassed 100,000 copies offered in lower than 12 hours Friday, with the milestone unlocking a uncommon one-of-one SuperFractor autograph card, an ultra-rare distinctive model of the cardboard, for one fortunate purchaser.

Topps launched the limited-edition card — designated Card OS03 in its 2026-27 NBA Topps NOW collection — via its web site shortly after James introduced Friday afternoon that he would be part of the 76ers for his record-extending twenty fourth NBA season. By late Friday night, gross sales had cleared the 100,000-copy threshold that triggers Topps’ highest-tier bonus card program, which incorporates limited-edition Chrome parallel playing cards with print runs as small as 10 and 5 copies, together with the coveted one-of-one SuperFractor autograph card.

James, who has an unique memorabilia and buying and selling card settlement with Fanatics, appeared on the firm’s Fanatics Fest in New York City final week earlier than Topps—owned by Fanatics—launched his first Philadelphia 76ers buying and selling card.

The card is priced at $11.99 for the usual open-edition model. Collectors even have an opportunity to obtain randomly inserted foil parallel variations which might be serial-numbered to 50 copies or fewer. The sale window runs via July 26.

The speedy gross sales tempo displays the magnitude of James’ announcement. James, 41, posted a prolonged assertion on X earlier Friday confirming he had chosen Philadelphia after critically contemplating retirement following final season, writing that he nonetheless “truly” loves the sport and has “more to give.” He stated his choice was not pushed by cash or household concerns however by a need to compete for one more championship.

“I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time,” James wrote.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, citing Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, James is anticipated to signal a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers, with a participant possibility for the second season. The 76ers had not formally introduced the signing as of Friday.

James is the NBA’s all-time main scorer and a four-time NBA champion who beforehand performed for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers.