Spalding NBA model basketball is like new and bears a 2003 rookie signature of then-phenom LeBron James. Signature is in black marker, comes in original Upper Deck green pouch and in original box. Enclosed is the UD Certificate of Authenticity stating, "This Spalding basketball was signed by LeBron James. James' signature was witnessed by an Upper Deck Authenticated representative as part of UDA's patented 5-step hologram process." Has UD holo, side of box says "LBJ 03 Auto BKB." Nearly two decades and four NBA Championships later, the question is not whether he will get into the Hall of Fame, but rather whether he ranks as the greatest hoops star of all time.