Michael Jordan Headlines Historic News Previously Held by LeBron James

Michael Jordan Headlines Historic News Previously Held by LeBron James originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate has long fueled conversations about the greatest basketball player of all time. Jordan owns six NBA titles and five league MVP awards, while James has four championships and four MVPs.

That debate isn't ending anytime soon — especially with James still active — but their legacies are already cemented. Fans know their signed memorabilia wil l only rise in value over time.

Right now, their sports cards are shattering records. According to The Collectibles Guru, the 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autographs Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant 1/1 has become the most expensive basketball card ever, reaching $6.1 million in bids as of Friday morning. While the card has yet to be sold, that figure surpasses the previous record of $5.2 million set in 2021 for LeBron James' Exquisite RPA /23.

Dual NBA Logo Autographs

The "Dual NBA Logo Autographs" series debuted in 2004 and ran through 2009. During that time, Jordan appeared on eight other dual cards alongside stars like James, Julius Erving and Scottie Pippen.

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While the card with Bryant was already highly sought after, the Los Angeles Lakers star's tragic passing in a helicopter crash in January 2020 took its value to the next level.

NBA great Michael Jordan.© Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

When Did Sports Cards Boom?

Sports cards have long been an item for collectors, but the market exploded during the 2020 pandemic lockdowns. With people stuck at home, many turned to buying and selling cards on platforms like Whatnot. Today, high-end cards — such as those featuring Michael Jordan and LeBron James — continue to break records.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 15, 2025, where it first appeared.

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