NBA great LeBron James' 2003-04 rookie trading card with the Cleveland Cavaliers became the most expensive basketball card purchased in the modern era - those produced in 1980 or later after being sold for $1.8 million at an auction over the weekend, as per the league's statement. This trading card is considered to be rare.&nbsp;

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The rare card is signed by LeBron James. The bid for the autographed card began&nbsp;with&nbsp;$150,000. "Only 23 versions of the Patch Autograph Parallel collection for James were ever produced. The rare card received a 9.5 mint gem grading from Beckett grading service," the NBA said.

"Numbered 14 of 23, the card attracted 34 bids over the course of the 26-day auction."

According to Darren Rovell, the winning amount was bid by Leore Avidar who is the CEO and co-founder of a San Francisco-based company.

16-time All-Star player LeBron James now plays for Los Angeles Lakers. He has won NBA Championship thrice (2012, 2013, 2016) and is two-time Olympic gold medallist (2008, 2012). He has won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award four times.

In May, Michael Jordan’s autographed game-worn sneakers from his rookie season fetched $560,000 in an online auction and one of Trout’s cards was sold for $923,000.&nbsp;

NBA great LeBron James' 2003-04 rookie trading card with the Cleveland Cavaliers became the most expensive basketball card purchased in the modern era - those produced in 1980 or later after being sold for $1.

NBA great LeBron James' 2003-04 rookie trading card with the Cleveland Cavaliers became the most expensive basketball card purchased in the modern era - those produced in 1980 or later after being sold for $1.8 million at an auction over the weekend, as per the league's statement. This trading card is considered to be rare. Also read: La Liga: Barcelona star Lionel Messi wins record 7th Golden Boot after scoring twice against Alaves The rare card is signed by LeBron James. The bid for the autographed card began with $150,000. "Only 23 versions of the Patch Autograph Parallel collection for James were ever produced. The rare card received a 9.5 mint gem grading from Beckett grading service," the NBA said. "Numbered 14 of 23, the card attracted 34 bids over the course of the 26-day auction." According to Darren Rovell, the winning amount was bid by Leore Avidar who is the CEO and co-founder of a San Francisco-based company. 16-time All-Star player LeBron James now plays for Los Angeles Lakers. He has won NBA Championship thrice (2012, 2013, 2016) and is two-time Olympic gold medallist (2008, 2012). He has won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award four times. In May, Michael Jordan’s autographed game-worn sneakers from his rookie season fetched $560,000 in an online auction and one of Trout’s cards was sold for $923,000.

NBA star LeBron James' rare 2003-04 rookie card sold for $1.8 million

American basketball player LeBron James has signed a landmark &nbsp;$100 million contract with the NBA (National Basketball Association) champion Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN reported&nbsp; 
 
His agent Rich Paul told ESPN the new $100 million contract is for three years, with James earning $31 million next season, which would make him the highest paid player in the league.&nbsp;His salary would rise to $33 million in the 2017-18 season. 
 
Thursday&#39;s announcement, less than two months after James led the Cavaliers to their first NBA championship, had been widely expected. 
 
&quot;I&#39;m re-signing back with the Cleveland Cavaliers, my hometown team,&quot; James said in a video posted on sports news website Uninterrupted.&nbsp;&quot;I can&#39;t be more excited than this opportunity once again, man, to defend our crown, defend our title.&nbsp;We all know last year as a magical, inspiring, all the words you can come up with, it was an unbelievable season. I just can&#39;t wait to get the group back together.&quot; 
 
The 31-year-old James, a four-time NBA most valuable player, won two championships for the Miami Heat before returning to the Cavaliers in 2014, leading them to the NBA finals where they lost to the Golden State Warriors. 
 
The Cavaliers reversed that result this season, bringing the first professional sports championship to the Ohio city since 1964. 
 
(Reuters)&nbsp; 
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Under the 3-year contract, James will earn $33 million by 2017-18. This will make him the highest paid player in the league

American basketball player LeBron James has signed a landmark $100 million contract with the NBA (National Basketball Association) champion Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN reported His agent Rich Paul told ESPN the new $100 million contract is for three years, with James earning $31 million next season, which would make him the highest paid player in the league. His salary would rise to $33 million in the 2017-18 season. Thursday's announcement, less than two months after James led the Cavaliers to their first NBA championship, had been widely expected. "I'm re-signing back with the Cleveland Cavaliers, my hometown team," James said in a video posted on sports news website Uninterrupted. "I can't be more excited than this opportunity once again, man, to defend our crown, defend our title. We all know last year as a magical, inspiring, all the words you can come up with, it was an unbelievable season. I just can't wait to get the group back together." The 31-year-old James, a four-time NBA most valuable player, won two championships for the Miami Heat before returning to the Cavaliers in 2014, leading them to the NBA finals where they lost to the Golden State Warriors. The Cavaliers reversed that result this season, bringing the first professional sports championship to the Ohio city since 1964. (Reuters)

LeBron James signs landmark $100 million deal with Cavaliers, says agent

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NBA star LeBron James' rare 2003-04 rookie card sold for $1.8 million

LeBron James signs landmark $100 million deal with Cavaliers, says agent