LeBron James was the most celebrated high school basketball prospect in history, a preternaturally talented man-child who was expected to dominate professional players as soon as he hit the court. Somehow, LeBron has exceeded the wild expectations originally heaped upon him, winning four NBA Finals and five NBA MVP awards in the first 17 seasons of his career.

LeBron played his high school basketball at St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron, Ohio where he led the Fighting Irish to three Division III state titles in his four seasons, losing in the state finals in his junior season. So popular were LeBron and his Fighting Irish team, some of their home games were played at nearby University of Akron’s 5,492- seat Rhodes Arena to accommodate the demand for tickets.

Offered here is a Rawlings basketball with commemorative white panels that has LeBron James’ signature, along with several of his high school teammates and coaches from the 2001-02 season. LeBron’s signature was signed in bold black marker on the bottom white panel and he inscribed “23”. The panel above has painted “ST. VINCENT – ST. MARY 2001 2002 23-4” in green and gold. There are 16 signatures total with notable signatures that include coach Dru Joyce, Jr., who is still coaching St. Vincent-St. Mary and Willie McGee, who was one of LeBron’s “5 Horsemen” and is currently the Athletic Director at the school. A wonderful piece of LeBron James memorabilia dating back to his high school days. This comes with a LOA from Beckett Authentication, who have graded LeBron’s signature a solid MINT 9.

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