Without a doubt, LeBron James is the top guy that comes to mind when talking about the NBA. With four championship rings to his name and countless records broken, The King is definitely the go-to guy for everything basketball.

Apart from his performance on the court, James can also be counted on as one of the biggest names when it comes to basketball cards. His patch cards, in particular, are some of the most in-demand pieces of memorabilia on the market right now. We take a look below at five of The King’s most breathtaking jersey patch cards and why they deserve your attention.

2019 Flawless Ruby Dual Patch /15

Having a legendary player of LeBron James’ status wear the iconic purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers is a dream come true to a lot of fans. With the franchise’s reputation for attracting the biggest NBA stars, it was truly a match made in heaven.

The same thought applies to this 2019 Flawless Ruby Dual Patch numbered to 15 copies. The three-color patch embedded within matches James’ majestic profile on the side. With this heavenly pairing immortalized in card form, it’s a no-brainer why it sold for $3,650 recently.

2004 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Jersey /10

By LeBron James’ second year in the league, it was evident that he had the talent needed to turn the Cleveland Cavaliers from bottom-dwellers to playoff contenders. At this point in time, his cards would also reflect The King’s increasing popularity in the hobby.

Take his 2004 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Patch card, for example. It presents a magnificent profile of James, paired with a massive patch on the side. Its limited print run to 10 copies also ensures that the value of this card will remain high. Proof of this is when a BGS 9.5 slab of this LeBron James card sold for $5,888 on eBay two months ago.

2016 Panini Eternal Finals Patch /99

For many fans, LeBron James’ championship run with the Cavaliers in 2016 is arguably his biggest accomplishment. While everyone expected him to fail against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, it was The King who did the impossible and gave Cleveland its first NBA championship in franchise history.

That historic run is embedded right here in this 2016 Panini Eternal Finals Patch numbered to 99 copies. This particular card features a four-color patch from a game-used jersey, which makes it even more desirable for collectors. Be prepared, though, because you’ll have to shell out some serious cash for this wicked LeBron James card. It’s currently valued at $5,000, and that’s for an ungraded copy at that.

2007 SP Significant Numbers Game-Used Patch Auto /23

Getting a card that matches a player’s jersey number is a huge deal in the hobby. It guarantees that the card in question is the only one in existence. With that detail in mind, it’s pretty easy to understand why LeBron James’ 2007 SP Significant Number Patch Auto card is an absolute monster.

For one, it has an on-card signature and a dual-color patch encased inside. But the real winner with this card is it’s the 23rd copy, the last print of its run, and The King’s jersey number as well. Thanks to these traits, the current value for this gem-mint LeBron James card is now at $16,000.

2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Auto Parallel

Rising above these patch cards is one that exudes so much value and demand on the market. Released during LeBron James’ rookie year, this 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Auto Parallel is as good as it gets. At one point, it even held the record for the most expensive basketball card in the world with a value of $5.2 million.

As amazing as these LeBron James patch cards are, there are still more out there that can still take your breath away. Keep an eye for those and hold on to them before The King retires from the league.