Offered here is an outstanding collection of 25 original NBA game tickets and passes associated with games featuring LeBron James during his early Cleveland Cavaliers career. Dating from 2005 through 2007, this collection captures the formative seasons of one of basketball's greatest players, including multiple appearances against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Among the highlights are tickets to January 12, 2006, when Kobe Bryant and LeBron James faced off at Staples Center in a thrilling 99–98 Lakers victory. LeBron finished with 28 points, while Kobe contributed 27. The collection also includes tickets to their February 15, 2007 matchup, when Cleveland defeated Los Angeles 114–108.
Additional highlights include tickets to January 9, 2007, when LeBron scored 34 points against Sacramento, and January 13, 2007, when he recorded 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists against the Clippers. Also included are several unusual access pieces, including original Clippers postgame passes and Cavaliers visitors' guest passes.
Complete Collection Inventory:
- January 13, 2005: Cavaliers vs. Lakers – 2 tickets
- January 20, 2005: Cavaliers vs. Kings – 2 tickets
- April 6, 2005: Cavaliers vs. Pacers – 1 ticket
- December 3, 2005: Cavaliers vs. Clippers – 2 tickets
- January 12, 2006: Cavaliers vs. Lakers – 2 tickets
- January 20, 2006: Cavaliers vs. Warriors – 2 tickets
- January 9, 2007: Cavaliers vs. Kings – 1 ticket
- January 11, 2007: Cavaliers vs. Suns – 1 ticket
- January 13, 2007: Cavaliers vs. Clippers – 2 tickets
- January 20, 2007: Cavaliers vs. Warriors – 2 tickets
- February 15, 2007: Cavaliers vs. Lakers – 2 tickets
- December 3, 2005: Clippers Postgame Passes – 4 passes
- Undated: Cavaliers Visitors' Guest Passes – 2 passes
Total: 25 original pieces. The collection includes full tickets, season-ticket examples, and special-access passes from several NBA arenas. Multiple tickets retain their original admission sections and barcodes, while others feature distinctive team artwork and promotional designs.
Condition: Overall condition varies throughout the collection. Many tickets display attractive original graphics and strong color, while others exhibit visible creasing, folds, surface impressions, edge wear, or other handling-related imperfections. The Phoenix Suns ticket displays particularly noticeable creasing. Please carefully examine the photographs, as all 25 pieces pictured are included in this single lot and will be the exact examples received by the winning bidder.
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