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LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant played for the first time together in a competitive setting in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Before the said event, the superstar trio suited up as teammates only in the All-Star game. Usually, they go head-to-head for glory in the biggest and most popular basketball league in the world.
Team USA needed every bit of the historical team-up in the Olympics to defend the gold medal. The Americans needed all three to step up starting with the classic semi-final come-from-behind win against Serbia. James, Curry and Durant completed their heroics with an impressive finishing touch versus the host team.
On Monday, ESPN reported that Topps, the trading card giant, will give away a 1-for-1 card signed by LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry. Clay Luraschi, the brand’s senior vice president, gave the significance of the collectible:
"This particular card is special because you have your regular version and then you have an autograph version. There's been many different autograph cards throughout basketball trading card history, but this is the first time these three players have signed the same card. So, it makes it very unique."
As it is a 1-for-1 edition, here’s how Topps explained fans can have a chance to be the lucky recipient of the said card:
“Someone who buys a Topps Now base card from today’s Team USA Gold Medal game will receive this 1/1 Steph, LeBron, KD triple auto.
“This truly historic card will find a new home soon…will you be buying any of the Topps Now base cards to have a chance at this piece of history?”
The lucky cardholder will own a piece of history or translate ownership of the collectible to financial gain. Goldin Auctions’ Ken Goldin had this to say to ESPN when asked to give an estimate of the card’s value:
“I think the card is easily six figures.”
The Paris Olympics was likely the last for LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant
LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant’s last chance to play together again will be in the All-Star game. As all three remain super popular and play in the Western Conference, they could be teammates once more in the NBA’s annual event. As far as the Olympics is concerned, that was likely the last hurrah for the trio.
“King James” will be 40 years old in December and already said he would no longer commit to USA Basketball. “Chef Curry” is 36 years old while the “Slim Reaper” will turn the same age next month. Although Los Angeles will host the next quadrennial games, it is highly unlikely one of the three will play again.
Considering Paris was the first and last team-up of LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, the Topps Now collectible will be even more prized. The lucky recipient gets to own a piece of history or use it for financial compensation.
