LeBron James has wealth that will last generations, but if hard times ever hit, he says he has something locked away in a vault that could help bail him out.
In a video shared by Topps, the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and new Philadelphia 76ers forward James was informed that one of his rookie cards has a tantalizing price of $5.2 million.
Apparently, the future Basketball Hall of Famer has one of those cards stashed away as an emergency financial lifeline.
“I happen to have like maybe one or two of those things locked in a vault somewhere,” James said. “So, just in case if I ever fall on hard times, then I’m good.”
LeBron was shook after hearing the price of his most valuable trading card…😆💰 @KingJames pic.twitter.com/ZmyCPWrUTp
— Topps (@Topps) December 5, 2025
James is one of the business-savviest athletes ever, and that has helped him amass a net worth of approximately $1.4 billion, according to Forbes’ latest estimate. With a wealth that could fund a space program, it is extremely unlikely that he’ll ever be so financially strapped that he would need to sell his astonishingly valuable rookie card, so he’ll likely keep that precious piece of cardboard, perhaps forever.
James, who signed a team-friendly $7.94 million contract (with 20276-28 player option) with the 76ers in the offseason, is set to play in his 24th season in the NBA after eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers.
