This variant may have only been released in Europe and Australia. Covers featuring college players Allen Iverson and Charle's O'Bannon were distributed across most North American markets.

It's The Dream's second SLAM cover, just two issues after his (also rare) appearance on SLAM #7.

LeBron James on the cover of Ohio Roundball Prep in 2000, toward the end of his sophomore year. Still front page news 26 years later.

Want to feel old? Kevin Garnett — The Kid — turns 50 years old today!

Two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and seven-time NBA rebounding leader Dennis Rodman turns 65 years old today.