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"LeBron James revolutionizes basketball history, shattering records and carving an unmatched legacy over two decades. From surpassing legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to rewriting scoring milestones, his journey reshapes the game, fueling investment opportunities." - Rich Bonora, VP of Buiness Development at The Upper Deck Company 
 
Why invest in Lebron James? 
 
Rewriting Basketball History: LeBron James's Legacy 
Records are meant to be broken, and that's precisely why they're set in the first place. Some may seem unattainable, appearing almost beyond human capability. Yet, there are instances where seemingly insurmountable records are indeed surpassed. Once again, LeBron James continues to redefine NBA history, a trend he's upheld since his rookie season 21 years ago. Even after two decades, he's still setting and breaking records. Who would have imagined that he would eventually surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time leading scorer? 
 
LeBron's Unrivaled Legacy: Noteworthy Achievements 
LeBron James has accumulated a plethora of records, leading some to speculate that certain feats may be unattainable. Here are just a few of these noteworthy records: LeBron James made history as the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, subsequently becoming a four-time MVP and a consistent All-Star. He ranks second in both All-Star appearances and games played. LeBron is the only NBA player to achieve 30,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 10,000 assists, a milestone likely to remain unmatched for years. Moreover, on February 8, 2023, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the league's all-time leading scorer. 
 
The End of an Era: LeBron's Legacy Continues 
Despite LeBron James still being an active player and maintaining his skills despite his advancing age, rumors circulating the market suggest that his next signing may be his final one, marking the nearing end of his career within the next few years. Typically, such speculation tends to drive up memorabilia prices. 
 
Why this game worn Shoe? 
Here is a unique opportunity to own a pair of game-used basketball shoes from one of the greatest basketball players to ever lace up a pair of high tops. LeBron James autographed and inscribed these white, black and red Nike LeBron 11 shoes from the 2014 season with the Miami Heat. This pair of shoes was worn by James during his record-setting run in South Beach. This 1-of-1 pair has been autographed on the right shoe with a hand-written inscription on the left. They were worn in a game against the Denver Nuggets on 3/14/14 in which James scored 21 points with six rebounds and six assists and three steals. 
The Heat went on to make their fourth consecutive NBA Finals appearance that season, falling just short of winning their third straight title. James has autographed and inscribed 'vs. Nuggets 3/14/14' on this limited edition (1) pair of game-used Nike shoes in black paint pen. His signature is deemed authentic by virtue of Upper Deck Authenticated's Five-Step Process.

The price of 46,250 € includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of 4,000 €. 42,250 € can be allocated to the asset. 
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The Sports Memorabilia Index states that between 2008 and 2021, sports memorabilia has yielded an average yearly return of 14.5%, outperforming the S&amp;P 500.

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However, market fluctuations are still present, and the public's perception of athletes greatly influences the worth of their memorabilia. 
 
Sports collectibles have demonstrated their ability to generate significant profits by tapping into emotions of connection and nostalgia. In recent times, they have outperformed stock markets in terms of returns.

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Here is a unique opportunity to own a pair of game-used basketball shoes from one of the greatest basketball players to ever lace up a pair of high tops. LeBron James autographed and inscribed these Nike LeBron.

LeBron James, Game Worn Shoes, signed and inscribed, 2014

LeBron James autographed and inscribed these white, black and red Nike LeBron 11 shoes from the 2014 season with the Miami Heat. This pair of shoes was worn by James during his record-setting run in South Beach. This 1-of-1 pair has been autographed on the right shoe with a hand-written inscription on the left.

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The Upper Deck Company has established itself as a leader in the trading card industry, attracting a loyal fan base and contributing to the vibrant culture of sports and entertainment collectibles worldwide.

The Upper Deck Company is a sports trading card manufacturing company known for producing sports trading cards, collectibles, and memorabilia. It was founded in 1988 and has become one of the major players in the trading card industry, particularly in the sports sector. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, California, USA. Over the years, Upper Deck has established partnerships with various sports leagues and franchises, including the National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), and others, to produce officially licensed trading cards and related products featuring professional athletes. 
 
In addition to producing sports trading cards, collectibles, and memorabilia, The Upper Deck Company has expanded its offerings to include a wide range of entertainment trading cards, such as trading cards based on popular movies, television shows, and video games. The company is renowned for its high-quality printing and innovative card designs, often incorporating holographic elements and special inserts to enhance collectability. 
 
Furthermore, Upper Deck has developed various programs to engage collectors and fans, including autograph signings with athletes and celebrities, exclusive trading card releases, and special events. The company also operates an online platform where collectors can buy, sell, and trade cards, as well as access exclusive content and participate in community discussions. 
 
Through its dedication to quality, innovation, and authenticity, The Upper Deck Company has established itself as a leader in the trading card industry, attracting a loyal fan base and contributing to the vibrant culture of sports and entertainment collectibles worldwide.

The Upper Deck Company

Richard has been working as Vice President of Business Development at the Upper Deck Company since 2013. In this role, he oversees the development and growth of profitable new business and plays an important role in defining and developing the organization's long-term strategic goals.

This is a concrete investment opportunity in which we have recalculated the expected performance given by the external expert (The Upper Deck Company) and have thus checked whether a positive return can be expected after deducting all costs for storage and insurance. Furthermore, we have verified the existence, proper storage and insurance of the Sneaker.

LeBron James, Game Worn Shoes, signed and inscribed, 2014

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