LeBron James 2002-03 Gold & Green Home Basketball Jersey for the St. Vincent/St. Mary Irish that includes Game Usage Authentication from Mears. Also included with the jersey is an Encapsulated Ticket to James Division II Basketball Tournament Game on Saturday March 16, 2002 at Savage Hall. where LeBron cemented his greatness with 21 PTS, 16 REB, and 9 AST. Ticket is PSA/DNA graded "NM-MT 8"
LeBron James attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. He rose to national prominence while playing basketball for the St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish.
During his high school career, LeBron James became one of the most highly touted basketball prospects in the country. He led St. Vincent-St. Mary to three state championships in four years (2000, 2001, and 2003) and garnered widespread attention for his exceptional skills on the court.
James' performances in high school were so impressive that he was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine while still in high school. He was widely regarded as one of the top high school basketball players in the country and was heavily recruited by colleges and universities.
In 2003, LeBron James made the decision to forego college and declared for the NBA Draft. He was selected as the first overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers, beginning his highly successful professional basketball career. However, his time at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School remains an important chapter in his journey to becoming one of the greatest basketball players of all time.