This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/10/2024.
Shaq is one of the worlds biggest stars, literally and figuratively. He is a member of both the College and Naismith Halls of Fame. From his days as a McDonald’s High School All-America to his backboard-shattering days in the NBA, the man with the endless Rolodex of nicknames and dance moves was known as much for his fun-loving attitude as his basketball ability. A two-time unanimous First Team All-America at LSU and 1992 National Player of the Year, the Orlando Magic made Shaq the number one overall pick of the 1992 NBA Draft. Shaq’s impact was immediate, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 1993 and later leading the Magic to the 1995 NBA Finals. He would then become a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, where he teamed up with Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson to win three NBA championships in three years. O’Neal was named Finals MVP in each series. Next stop was Miami, where Shaq again earned an NBA title in 2006 and a seventh consecutive spot on the All-NBA First Team. He won Olympic gold in 1996, led the NBA in scoring average twice, and somehow managed to keep his sense of childlike wonder through it all. Inside the back of the neck is the Nike / NBA AUTHENTICS label with player number (34) handwritten in black marker and an tag below with ‘LENGTH + 4’. Embroidered on the right breast is the NBA logo. Purple Nike Swoosh below. The left breast is adorned with a Lakers logo patch. Team name (LAKERS) is done across the back in purple on white tackle twill. Inside the back of the waistband of the pants is the Nike / NBA AUTHENTICS label, with player number (34) handwritten in black marker, and a tag with ‘LENGTH +4’. The left sleeve is adorned with an ‘NBA FINALS 2002’ patch, as well as a 911 Memorial patch. Embroidered on the left hip is the NBA logo, with a purple Nike Swoosh below. Shaq has signed the right breast of the jacket and the left thigh of the pants, in black marker, in our opinion rating 7-8. This warmup attributed to Shaq, is properly tagged, presented to us as player-worn and in our opinion shows appropriate wear.