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LeBron James Noble Nameplates #NN-LJ front scan.

Exact public reference scan matched to this specific 2003 card from a Google-surfaced card page. External image remains hosted by the source.

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This card is using an exact public reference scan matched to the specific checklist entry. The image remains hosted by the source page listed below.

2003-04

LeBron James Noble Nameplates #NN-LJ

A debut-year nameplate insert sample. The archive labels the family Noble Nameplates and notes that some source pages use Notable Nameplates wording for the same 2003 checklist, a small but important archival detail.

Autograph Patch InsertsNoble NameplatesLeBron James
Year2003-04
SetUpper Deck Exquisite Collection Basketball
SubsetNoble Nameplates
Insert familyNoble Nameplates
Card number#NN-LJ
PlayersLeBron James
TeamsCleveland Cavaliers
RookieNo
AutographYes
MemorabiliaYes
Serial numbering/25
Appearance kindsolo

Project source notes

  • TCDB 2003-04 inserts page: Used for the full 2003-04 insert and parallel architecture, including Gold, Rainbow, Jersey Parallel, Patch Parallel, Patch Parallel Autographs, Rookie Patch Parallel, All-NBA Access Press Patches, Emblems of Endorsement, Extra Exquisite, Extra Exquisite Duals, Foursomes, Limited Logos, Noble Nameplates, Number Piece Autographs, Patches Autographs, Patches Triple, Patches Quad, and Scripted Swatches.
  • TCDB 2003-04 Noble Nameplates checklist: Used to cross-check the 30-card /25 nameplate insert list and resolve the Noble versus Notable Nameplates naming discrepancy in 2003-04 documentation.
  • Cardboard Connection 2003-04 checklist: Used for debut-year release context, packaging and market framing, rookie patch autograph significance, and broader hobby-language support around why the first Exquisite basketball release still matters.

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