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Iconic LeBron James high school basketball jersey could fetch millions at auction

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One of the most recognizable jerseys in sports history will soon hit the bidding block as LeBron James&#x27; St. Vincent-St. Mary&#x27;s High School jersey looks to fetch millions at auction in Hong Kong in September.The jersey was worn by the NBA great during one of the most memorable Sports Illustrated front cover shoots, titled the &quot;Chosen One.&quot; Photographed by Michael LeBrecht, James can be seen wearing the number 23 jersey while palming the basketball.Kody Frederick, auction marketing director at Julien&#x27;s Auction, who are holding the auction, said the jersey represents the genesis of James&#x27; storied career.&quot;This is really special because so much of who LeBron would become starts here. And so kind of getting in on at the front door with LeBron at this moment in time, it&#x27;s quite a special piece,&quot; he said.The &quot;Legends In Motion&quot; lot will also include a trove of LeBron-related photographs along with items from Hollywood and Martial Arts icon Bruce Lee and other unique items.James is used to breaking records on and off the court, and according to Frederick, the estimated value of the jersey could range in the millions and has the potential to command more after James&#x27; playing days are over.&quot;The estimate we have on this sale is one to two million dollars on the LeBron&#x27;s jersey. We sold Marilyn Monroe&#x27;s dress for over $5 million -- Marilyn Monroe&#x27;s big iconic moment. In the sports world, LeBron James is up there with the greats,&quot; said Frederick.The auction bidding will take place on September 28.<div>(Production: Alan Devall, Jorge Garcia)</div>

One of the most recognizable jerseys in sports history will soon hit the bidding block as LeBron James' St. Vincent-St. Mary's High School jersey looks to fetch millions at auction in Hong Kong in September.

One of the most recognizable jerseys in sports history will soon hit the bidding block as LeBron James' St. Vincent-St. Mary's High School jersey looks to fetch millions at auction in Hong Kong in September.