September 5, 2026 • 3:02 AM EDT
Updated 1 hours ago
If you collect sports cards, you probably dream of finding a one-of-one gem locked away for decades. That’s exactly what’s now on the block: the only known card featuring both Kobe Bryant and LeBron James’ autographs plus authentic NBA logo jersey patches, now up for auction for the first time after nearly 20 years in hiding.
This card is part of the 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection and spent almost two decades tucked away in a private collection, ungraded and mostly unknown to the public. Now, trading marketplace Alt has put it on the auction block, creating a frenzy among collectors and investors alike.
To gauge how rare this is, you only have to look at the facts. The card was surfaced and graded by PSA just last month, scoring an 8 out of 10, which is impressive for something that’s sat untouched for that long. We’re talking about a card from a run that’s famous among high-end collectors, the same set that produced a Kobe Bryant-Michael Jordan Dual Logoman card that went for a mind-blowing $12.93 million last year. That makes it the most expensive sports card ever sold, more than doubling pre-auction guesses.
This Kobe-LeBron piece comes with some added historical juice. The 2007-08 season saw Bryant win his only MVP award, while LeBron James grabbed his only NBA scoring title. Collectors eat that kind of parallel up. Bidding kicked off with a bang and has already passed the $2 million mark, with the final gavel coming down on September 24.
According to Yahoo Sports, Alt is steering clear of putting a pre-sale estimate on the card, but PSA has called it one of the year’s most valuable submissions. That’s how rare and desirable we’re talking here.
Trading card fans know all too well how sky-high the prices for Dual Logoman cards get, especially with iconic NBA legends featured. For collectors, this auction isn’t just about nostalgia — it’s a shot at owning a holy grail of the basketball hobby. It’s no surprise that the last autographed Bryant-Jordan card from the same lineage smashed records, and even an unsigned version went for over $3 million.
Alt senior account executive Brendan Kirbach summed up the card’s journey, telling The Athletic, “This card was in a private collection for a couple of decades and no one knew it was available. It was just sitting raw in someone’s collection.” That kind of provenance just adds fuel to the fire for serious bidders.
- Kobe-LeBron Dual Logoman card was undiscovered for nearly 20 years
- Card is now graded PSA 8 and up for auction with trading platform Alt
- From the iconic 2007-08 season tying into both stars’ personal milestones
- Bidding is already over $2 million with weeks left to go
- Comes from the same set as the $12.93 million Bryant-Jordan Dual Logoman
Why This Auction Matters for Collectors
Put simply, cards like these rarely see daylight. One-of-one means nobody else will ever own one, and with legends like Bryant and James, that exclusivity pulls huge headlines — and bank accounts — onto the auction floor.
Key developments
- PSA gave this nearly 20-year-old card a solid grade despite decades out of the public eye
- It pairs historic autographs (not just jerseys) from two all-time greats
- Rarity and provenance are off the charts, adding to the already sky-high demand
- The last comparable item set a record for most expensive sports card ever sold
Key takeaways for bettors and collectors
- If this card surpasses $12.93 million, it redefines the ceiling for modern basketball cards
- Even ungraded long-lost cards can shake the market once authenticated
- The story and context (both stars’ awards in 2007-08) matter just as much as rarity
- Watch Alt’s auction closings closely for future pricing cues
- Autographed, game-worn pieces put hobby legends in another price bracket
- Expect more hidden grails to surface as markets heat up
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