The legacy of certain sports personalities stands the test of time as their influence transcends their own game. LeBron James is one such name in the modern era whose presence has brought a major shift in this century. A similar moment happened recently as a $1.3B company reignited its presence in baseball.

The 38-year-old became a part of the game’s multi-million-dollar empire. The company captured the love of the Los Angeles Lakers star for the MLB with a historic move after 14 years.

How did LeBron James end up on a card?

Less than a week ago, LeBron visited a Los Angeles Dodgers game in the Dodger Stadium. There he witnessed the greatness of their talisman, Mookie Betts. The 2018 MVP hit two home runs against the Miami Marlins and after the second one, the NBA superstar joined the crowd to cheer for him.

The icons went on to exchange a moment between themselves that captured the hearts of the fans. The four-time NBA champion displayed the gesture of crowning Betts before tipping his cap to show his respect. In return, the 30-year-old saluted the basketball great. This interaction produced one of the most memorable moments in recent sports history.

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Topps, a trading card company with a reported valuation of $1.3 billion, put this moment on their baseball card. So, LeBron became a part of the MLB’s multi-million-dollar trading card market. This market is on the rise with a projected valuation of $767.3 million by 2028. Thanks to his friend Mookie, the four-time MVP is now on an MLB card after more than a decade. This makes us wonder about one thing.

The influence of LeBron James continues to grow

Since coming into the limelight of the media and the entire USA in 2003, the Cleveland prodigy has shown no signs of slowing down. Despite being criticized time and again for his personal ambitions, he proved himself right nearly every single time.

With the all-time scoring record by his name, the 19-time All-Star is on a journey of his own. His legacy is unmatchable and his greatness has set a new standard.

The best part was that his endeavors inspired millions from other sports, too. So, this moment was just one of many where LeBron James became part of history, without even trying,

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