High grade 2003 Topps #221 LeBron James Rookie card has a near-perfect grade of BGS GEM MINT 9.5 (True Gem+). With sub-grades of: Centering 9.5, Corners 9.5, Edges 9.5, and Surface 10, and the iconic Topps brand behind it, this is not one of the flashiest and in fact would be considered basic by today's standards, yet grade and brand keep this among the favorites of many hobbyists.