Photo: LeBron James 1-of-1 Autographed Card from 50K Point Game Revealed by Topps
Topps didn't waste much time celebrating LeBron James becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 points by creating quite the trading card.
The company announced Wednesday it acquired the shooting sleeve the Los Angeles Lakers star wore while scoring his 50,000th career point during Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Topps placed the sleeve in a one-of-one autographed trading card:
James needed just one point to reach 50,000 combined points in the regular season and playoffs throughout his illustrious career entering play against the Pelicans.
And, like Topps, he didn't waste much time.
The King drilled a three-pointer in the first quarter and added yet another accomplishment to one of the greatest resumes in sports history.
James finished with far more than the one needed point, as he stuffed the stat sheet with 34 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal while shooting 10-of-18 from the field and 5-of-10 from deep in the 136-115 victory.
Los Angeles has now won seven in a row and sits in second place in the Western Conference standings at 39-21 as James and Luka Donฤiฤ continue to play well together after the latter joined the Lakers in a shocking trade.
If the Purple and Gold continue to play this well, perhaps the 50,000th point will be part of a championship-winning season.
