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18 Most Valuable Shaq Rookie Cards

Back in the day, nearly every kid I knew was going absolutely crazy trying to get his hands on any Shaq rookie card he could find...

Shaq's popularity was absolutely through the roof!

And how could it not be?

His size and power were unprecedented.

He was breaking backboards in college at LSU and even brought down the entire backboard a couple of times in the NBA.

Shaq was nearly unstoppable...

And it was so fun to watch that dominant Lakers run when he teamed up with Kobe Bryant.

His dominance on the court left a legacy as one of the greatest players of all-time.

There are many different Shaq rookies and inserts and in the following list, well take a look at some of the keys.

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1992 Fleer #401

Estimated BGS 10 Value: $250

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $25

I really liked this Fleer design when these cards were first released and to this day I still think they have nice eye appeal.

The gold borders were an interesting choice but I especially liked the basketball texture in the players' nameplates.

Look closely at the grey and blue nameplate behind Shaquille O'Neal's name and you'll see what I'm talking about.

While some of Shaq's other rookie cards featured more exciting shots of him dunking the ball, this card makes it clear how imposing Shaq was under the basket.

Imagine trying to defend him as he's posted up like this given all the space he's creating.

1992 Fleer Tony's Pizza #68

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $175

There was also a version of this card that came with Tony's Pizza.

You can see the differences in coloration of the nameplate and the Orlando Magic logo in the lower right has been swapped out with a "Slam Dunk" logo instead.

Below, I've also included a picture of the packaging in which these were distributed.

They're more difficult to find in top grade and can be worth $175 or more in PSA 10 condition.

1992 Hoops #442

Estimated BGS 10 Value: $200

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $20

This is probably my favorite Shaq rookie in terms of actions shots.

While the previous card on this list gives you a look at how hard it was to defend him in the post, this card shows the result of a lot of his post up moves:

Shaq unleashing an incredibly powerful jam over a would-be defender.

When this set was released, I remember everyone was going nuts chasing this card as well as Alonzo Mourning's rookie.

They were both great cards but this one has stood the test of time a bit better and can still be worth around $20 in a PSA 10 holder.

If you're lucky enough to get a BGS 10 pristine grade, then you're looking at even more money.

1992 Hoops Draft Redemption

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $75

Hoops offered collectors a redemption program that same year in the form of a ten-card mini set that included O'Neal, Alonzo Mourning and other top draft picks.

Shaq is shown posing in a suit and Magic cap holding up his new Orlando Magic jersey.

1992 Hoops Magic's All-Rookie Team #1

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $90

One of several popular inserts from Shaq's rookie year, the "Magic's All-Rookie Team" included a small sub-set of ten of Magic Johnson's selections as the top rookie talent that year.

There were relatively tough to find and were distributed in Series 2 boxes only.

It's a great-looking card and features a fantastic shot of the big fella throwing down a huge dunk.

1992 SkyBox #382

Estimated BGS 10 Value: $30

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $20

SkyBox was always pushing the envelope when it came to basketball card design and this set was no exception.

However, the lack of any borders always meant this card was susceptible to easily showing wear and tear.

I always felt that SkyBox did a nice job of framing up this monster Shaq dunk but the rest of the card looked a bit scattered.

The Orlando Magic team logo in the lower left, the SkyBox logo in the lower right, and Shaq's name in the mid-upper right...it just seems cluttered.

But, that didn't stop collectors from chasing it.

Like all of his rookie cards back in the day, this one was a must-have.

1992 SkyBox Draft Picks #1

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $50

Whereas the Hoops redemption program gave you about a 1 in 30 pack chance, these SkyBox redemptions were available in roughly 1 in 8 packs.

Therefore, they're not as expensive in top grade but they're still worth around a respectable $50 in PSA 10 condition.

One thing that always struck me as odd about this card was the huge gold nameplate in the upper left portion of the card.

It seems unnecessarily large and could probably be reduced to half its size.

Anyway, this is still an important early Shaq card to own, regardless.

1992 SkyBox Head of the Class

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $100

You don't see these come up for sale too often in top grade.

Featuring three of the biggest names of the 1992 draft, this horizontally-designed card is a nice insert to add to any Shaq collection.

O'Neal, Mourning, and Laetner went 1, 2 and 3 in the draft order so this card is a nice tribute to the top picks of 1992.

1992 Stadium Club #247

Estimated BGS 10 Value: $100

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $25

Topps Stadium Club were always known for producing cards with terrific photo quality.

However, I always wished they had released this card with a more exciting shot of The Diesel.

We see fellow 1992 draft mate, Tom Gugliotta, behind him and facing the other way so it's difficult to tell what's going on in this photo...Shaq coming down with an offensive or defensive rebound most likely.

Who knows?

There was also a "Members Only" version of this card which was much more limited in production than the base version but really isn't all that more valuable, surprisingly.

They're easily recognizable with the "Members Only" stamp in the upper left and in PSA 10 condition are worth around $35.

1992 Stadium Club Beam Team #21

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $550

Next up is Shaq's most valuable and sought after of all his rookie cards.

Technically, it's an insert.

The "Beam Team" subset included some of the biggest stars of the day like Karl Malone, David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, Shawn Kemp and several others.

I remember back then how collectors were going nuts trying to find these.

The Michael Jordan and Shaq Beam Team cards are by far the most popular, with Shaq's being the most expensive overall.

Like the base Stadium Club card, there is also a "Members Only" version of this card that can be worth a bit more in top grade.

1992 Topps #362

Estimated BGS 10 Value: $1,000

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $400

This card gives collectors another great look at just how dominating Shaq was in the paint.

I'm pretty sure that is Timberwolves small forward, Bob McCann, who was around 6'6" desperately trying to defend him.

That's likely why Shaq's eyes are so huge in this image: he's jacked up with excitement and calling for the ball for an easy two points.

Topps also released a "Topps Gold" version of this card, easily noted by the gold foil stamped nameplate at the bottom.

They were not as common and in high grade can be worth around $1,500 or more in PSA 10 condition.

1992 Topps Archives #150

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $35

Shaq was also included in the 1992 Topps Archives set and the card almost has kind of a cartoon feel to it because of that "#1 Draft Pick" graphic swooping upwards on the right side.

You gotta love the image of Shaq throwing down a monster one-handed jam, though.

1992 Ultra #328

Estimated BGS 10 Value: $125

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $22

Shaq's Ultra rookie card features a great, full-color action shot of him trying to score over Sacramento's Duane Causwell.

The marble-colored nameplate and the "Rookie" banner in the upper right corner exhibit great eye appeal without being too flashy.

This is probably one of his best-looking rookie cards overall.

1992 Ultra All-Rookie #7

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $45

The first of two Ultra inserts that I'll cover, Shaq's "All-Rookie" card shows the big man crouched over the ball with many copies of the same image behind him.

The design choice is interesting and will test your eyes a bit.

But, overall, this "All-Rookie" insert is a great tribute to Shaq and other rookies that year.

In top grade you can find these for $45 or so.

1992 Ultra Rejectors #4

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $40

The "Rejectors" insert is another one of his early cards that had a cartoon feel to it.

The "Rejectors" series featured several great action shots of players blocking shots.

Shaq's card makes it look like he almost snatched the ball right out of the air rather than swatting it away.

I always thought the shot block logo in the bottom right of the card added a nice design touch.

1992 Upper Deck #1

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $375

Arguably the most creative of his rookie cards, the 1992 Upper Deck #1 used three separate images of Shaq to show him dunking from start to finish.

The full-color borders are susceptible to showing wear and tear quite easily so in top grade, these can be worth several hundred dollars.

These cards were short prints so they're relatively more scarce than his other rookie cards. 

1992 Upper Deck #1B

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $40

Upper Deck also had a redemption program called "Trade" that allowed you to send in the redemption card (shown farther below) for this one.

Whereas the regular rookie card was distributed in Series 2, these redemptions were found in Series 1 boxes.

You can easily see the difference between the regular and "Trade" cards, which read "Trade Card" across the top instead of "#1 NBA Draft Pick".

1992 Upper Deck Rookie Standouts #15

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $90

We finish off this list with an insert from Upper Deck that features a fantastic action shot of Shaq dunking one hard against the Miami Heat.

Like all of his full-color cards, the lack of borders make these susceptible to showing wear.

In top grade, you should expect to pay around $90 or more for one of them.

Shaq's Legacy

Shaquille O'Neal was one of the most dominant and overpowering centers that we'll likely ever see.

Over his storied career, Shaq would play with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavs and Boston Celtics.

No matter where he was, he was pretty much unstoppable.

Teams just didn't have an answer for his overpowering strength and size.

The beloved NBA legend would also go on to achieve the following:

  • 15x All-Star
  • 4x NBA Champion
  • 3x NBA Finals MVP
  • NBA MVP (1999-00)
  • 14x All-NBA
  • 3x NBA All-Defensive First Team
  • 1992-93 Rookie of the Year

His legacy as one of the NBA's greatest players of all-time and extreme popularity will keep his rookie cards in high demand for a long long time.

Shaq Rookie Cards (The 21 Most Valuable & Best To Invest In)

There's only one Shaquille O'Neal.

The towering NBA legend has a resume that most players can only dream of.
 
From his dominance at LSU to the NBA, Shaq is one of the most accomplished players to ever grace the court.
 
Shaq's rookie cards were a big hit when released back in 1992.

Today, his rookie cards are still big sellers despite massive production runs.

In this guide, we step back in time to review the top Shaquille O'Neal rookie cards.

We cover the 21 most valuable Shaq rookie cards and Shaq's rookie card values while offering an opinion on the best Shaq rookie card to invest in.

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Shaquille O'Neal Top Rookie Card Picks

Best Overall Value Topps Archives Gold #150

Best Overall Design Stadium Club Beam Team Insert

Best Investment Stadium Club #247 Members Only

The Best Shaquille O'Neal Rookie Cards

Here are 21 of the most valuable and popular Shaquille O'Neal Rookie Cards.  

Below we examine the population reports, values, and overall investment potential of each Shaq rookie.

At the conclusion of this piece, we provide more overall thoughts on Shaq's rookie cards from an investment perspective. 

1992 Topps Shaq RC #362

1992 Topps Gold Shaq RC #362

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1992 Topps Shaq Rookie Card #362

1992 Topps Gold Foil Insert Shaq RC #362

The 1992 Topps Basketball set marked a hoops return for Topps after an 11 year hiatus.

The 1992 Topps basketball set was released near the peak of the junk era and basketball's popularity led to Topps hitting the production presses hard. 

The cards were issued in fifteen card wax packs and a wide variety of jumbo and oversized retail packs.

Gold foil insert cards, identical to the base Topps cards, were inserted at a rate of one per every fifteen card pack (and more for the other jumbo packs).

1992 Topps 18 Card Jumbo Basketball pack

The production rate for Topps base cards is unknown but likely in the millions. It is believed that 10,000 factory Topps Gold sets were produced, but this total only includes some of the Gold insert cards included in packs.

Shaq's Topps rookie card is the highlight of the set, and there is a big variation in graded supply between the Topps and Topps Gold cards.

Over 21,000 PSA graded 1992 Topps Shaq rookie cards and over 4,600 PSA graded 1992 Topps Gold Shaq rookie cards exist.

Thus, neither has a tight supply.

The Topps Gold in high grades is the best investment between the two cards.

1992 Stadium Club Shaq RC #201

1992 Stadium Club Member's Only Shaq RC #201

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Shaq has two cards in the 400 card 1992 Stadium Club set, with both in the second series of the set. Card #201 of Shaq is part of a twenty card Member's Choice subset, while #247 is Shaq's base basketball card and is considered his true rookie card.

To confuse matters even more, Topps produced a Member's Only factory set that parallels all 400 cards (Beam Team inserts included). The only difference is the gold 'Member's Only' foil stamp in the top left corner of the card. 

Members Only Factory Set and Binder

It is believed that Topps produced only 12,000 Members Only sets thus, for investment purposes, the Members Only Shaq #201 is a better choice.  

Regarding PSA graded population, the #201 Members Only Shaq has 1/7 the supply as the regular base Stadium Club #201 Shaq.

The #201 Shaq Stadium Club Members Only is harder to find than the base issue.

Collectors should opt for higher grade Members Only #201 Shaq cards if the budget allows.

1992 Stadium Club Shaq RC #247

1992 Stadium Club Member's Only Shaq RC #247

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1992 Stadium Club Shaq RC #247

1992 Stadium Shaq RC #247 Members Only

The 1992 Stadium Club #247 Shaq is one of his most popular rookie cards.  

It is also considered the true rookie card for Shaq in the Stadium Club set. 

Like the #201 Shaq, there is also an additional Members Only variation, which is much harder to find.

The PSA 10 Members Only #247 Shaq Rookie card is the best investment of all Shaq rookie cards.

Stadium Club #247 PSA Populations

1992 Stadium Club Beam Team Shaq RC #21

1992 Stadium Club Beam Team Members Only Shaq RC #21

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1992 Stadium Club Beam Team Shaq RC

1992 Stadium Club Beam Team Shaq RC Members Only

I remember ripping open packs of Stadium Club trying to find one of the Beam Team insert cards of Jordan or Shaq.

The cards were issued one per box, but it always seemed like these two big names were impossible pulls. 

Like his other Stadium Club cards, there is also a Members Only Shaq variation that was a part of the factory set. 

It can be hard to tell the difference from photos online, unless you get close ups. There is a small 'Members Only' imprint on the top left corner of the card.

The difference between the regular Beam Team and Members Only cards is only a small Members Only embossed icon at the top left of the card.

As compared to the regular Stadium Club Shaq rookie, there are roughly 1/3 of the Members Only version graded by PSA.

Beam Team Shaq PSA Populations

1992 Upper Deck #1 Shaq RC

1992 Upper Deck #1B Shaq Trade Card RC

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1992 Upper Deck Shaq Rookie Card #1

1992 Upper Deck Shaq 1B RC Trade Card

The 1992 Upper Deck Basketball issue was an extremely popular set upon release. Shaq's #1 Rookie card is the set's anchor and is considered one of his most popular rookie cards.

The black borders are prone to chipping and thus corner and border wear is quite common. 

Shaq was so popular at the time that they also issued a redemption card that collectors could mail in for a Shaq rookie variation.

A redemption issued in Upper Deck basketball packs which collectors could mail in for a Shaq rookie.

The UD Shaq redemption card is known as the Shaq 'Trade Card' and numbered #1B.  It also says 'Trade Card' at the top of the card, whereas the pack issued #1 Shaq card says '#1 NBA Draft Pick'. 

While the redemption card was issued in equivalent amounts as #1 Shaq, not everyone redeemed the card, and thus the PSA Population reports show the #1 card to have 3,000 more graded copies.

Even with a lower pop, the #1 Shaq sells for more, as many consider the Trade Card to not technically qualify as a true rookie card, given that it wasn't issued in a pack. 

1992 Ultra Shaq Rookie Card #328

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At the time of release, Ultra was Fleer's higher end product and most collectors figured the production run was low. 

It unfortunately wasn't the case, as Ultra was produced in big quantities. PSA Population reports show us that there are over 13,000 PSA graded copies of Shaq's Ultra rookie card. Nearly 3,000 have earned a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) grade.

Because of the huge production run, I don't love the Shaq Ultra rookie as a long term investment. 

If you really have your heart set on one, I would shoot for a PSA 10 copy, which typically sell for around $100.

1992 Fleer Shaq Rookie Card #401

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Most collectors would be surprised by the fact that Shaq's Fleer rookie card is harder to find than his premium Ultra rookie card.

There are nearly 4,000 PSA graded Fleer Shaq rookies, while there are over 13,000 PSA copies of his Ultra rookie card. 

Because of this supply discrepancy, Shaq's Fleer rookie card sells for a slight premium over his Ultra rookie card.

Note there are 5x the amount of PSA 10 Ultra Shaq #328 rookie cards compared to PSA 10 Fleer Shaq #401 rookies.  

The gold borders are easier to chip and more prone to condition problems than the clean Ultra cards.

If you are looking for good value,  find a PSA 10 Fleer Shaq rookie for under $250.

Note there is also a Fleer Drake's issue which has a #37 on the back of the card. PSA has graded less than 500.

1992 Fleer Drake's Shaq Card has a #37 on the back of the card

Due to the dearth of supply, the Drake's Shaq sells at a big premium to the Fleer card.

There is also a hard to find Tony's Pizza Fleer Shaq. The cards were given away in three card packs in Tony's pizza boxes. 

The back photo is different and there is no number on the back of the card. 

1992 Topps Archives Shaq RC #150

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Shaq's card was not issued in the Topps Archives wax boxes but in an Archives Gold Factory set. Only 10,000 were produced. Pop reports show only 500 PSA graded copies.  

Collectors have started to recognize the value on this Shaq card, as PSA 10 copies now sell for more than $900. 

1992 Hoops Shaq Rookie Card #442

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Shaq's base rookie card in the 1992 Hoops set is one of his most widely available cards.  

PSA has graded over 7,500 copies, thus, not necessarily on top of my list in terms of investment potential.  

Still, collectors can find these at a reasonable price in high grades. 

1992 Skybox Shaq Rookie Card #382

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Skybox went with a modern design on this set, and while some like it, it's probably my least favorite Shaq rookie card.

But, because of the high supply, you can grab a high grade copy for short money on eBay.

1992 Skybox Draft Picks Shaq RC #1

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The 1992 Skybox Draft Picks cards were issued one out of every eight packs of Skybox cards (both Series 1 and 2).

Skybox cards were produced in rather massive quantities, thus, the Shaq Draft Picks card is a better investment option versus #382 base Shaq rookie card. 

There are about 1,800 PSA graded Shaq Skybox Draft picks cards and nearly 6,000 of the #382 Skybox Shaq rookie. 

I like this one as a good value investment play.

1992 Hoops Shaq Rookie Card Redemption #A

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Hoops included a special insert card in an estimated 1 in 360 packs, allowing collectors to redeem for a special ten-card NBA Lottery Draft set.

The features a smiling Shaq on draft night. It is the most valuable card in the set; sealed sets are fairly easy to find on eBay.

1992 Hoops Magic All-Rookie Team Shaq RC

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Inserted 1 in every 30 packs, the Magic's All-Rookie Team Hoops subset is a good option for those seeking a lower population Shaq rookie card.  

There are only 1,800 PSA copies, a fraction of the PSA Population for Shaq's Hoops base rookie. 

1990 Kentucky Big Blue Shaquille O'Neal Dream Team

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Most collectors have never heard of this one. These cards were issued by the University of Kentucky in 1990, while Shaq was still at LSU. 

The set showcased the best players in the Southeastern Conference, hence the 'Big Blue Basketball Dream Team'.

The cards were issued in a magazine and via uncut sheets. They aren't easy to find as PSA has only graded 46 copies.

1992 Classic Draft Picks Gold Shaq #1

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Shaq's Classic cards are technically pre-rookie cards since Classic was not considered a major manufacturer, and the cards feature Shaq in a college uniform.  

While Classic did sell wax boxes, they also released a Gold version of the set via a wooden case.

There were 8,500 sets released and each sealed box contains a signed Shaq card.

PSA has graded only a small fraction of these base Shaq Gold cards. 

1992 Panini Sticker Shaq RC #1

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Only 200 PSA graded copies of this Shaq Panini sticker exist, making it one of the tougher to find Shaq rookies.

While it is a sticker, collectors have bid up values of this one, given that it was issued in packs during Shaq's rookie year. 

I view it as one of the bargain Shaq rookies. Go find a PSA 9 copy and thank me later. 

Shaquille O'Neal Rookie Card Values

Most of Shaq's rookie cards are within budgetary reach for most collectors. 

Even PSA 10 Shaq rookies for most of his cards can be somewhat affordable, with prices on the low end starting at $100 (for a PSA 10 Hoops RC) to over $13,000 for a PSA 10 Beam Team Member's Only.

The good news is that any ungraded Shaq rookie cards are more affordable. So, check eBay for any of the cards that interest you most, and you should be able to score a good deal.

What's The Most Valuable Shaq Rookie Card?

The most valuable of Shaq's base rookie cards is the 1992 Upper Deck #1 rookie card.

Copies of the Upper Deck Shaq rookie in Gem-Mint (PSA 10) condition average $2000+ at auction.

1992 Upper Deck Shaq Rookie Card #1

The card is by no means rare, PSA has graded over 11,000 copies, but due to the borderless black background, PSA 10 copies are very tough. 

But, ungraded copies can typically be found for cheaper on eBay. 

In terms of Shaq's rookie insert cards, the most valuable is his 1992 Stadium Club, Member's Choice insert. PSA 10 copies have sold for over $13,000 at auction. 

What's The Rarest Shaq Rookie Card?

In examining Shaq's most popular base rookie and insert cards, his 1992 Stadium Club #201 Member's Choice card is the rarest.

There are only 470 PSA-graded copies.

Regarding Shaq's pre-rookie cards, the 1990 Kentucky Big Blue Shaquille O'Neal Dream Team card is the rarest issue, as PSA has graded only 46 copies.

See below for more grading data on Shaq's most popular rookie cards.

Shaq Rookie Card Investment Potential

Shaq's rookie cards were produced amid a junk card revolution. Sports cards were booming in 1992 and basketball was in the midst of a renaissance, driven by stars of the day such as Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan.

Shaq's entry to the NBA as a massive big man with unlimited potential fueled the fire for card makers.

Shaq was THE centerpiece of every card issue in 1992.

Thus, there is no dearth of supply for most of Shaq's rookie cards.

I find it hard to get excited when I know the production levels (Hoops, Skybox, Ultra, etc) were close to, if not exceeding the 1 million card mark.

Investors looking at Shaq rookies need to focus on those with limited populations. Especially those in higher grades, meaning PSA 10 (Gem Mint) copies.

My personal favorite Shaq Rookie cards for investment potential are as follows:

1992 Topps Gold Shaq Rookie
1992 Stadium Club Beam Team Insert Shaq Rookie
1992 Stadium Club #247 Member's Only Shaq Rookie
1992 Skybox Draft Picks PSA 10 Shaq Rookie 
1992 Topps Gold Archives PSA 9 or PSA 10 Shaq Rookie

Where Can I Sell My Shaq Rookie Card?

If you have a low population, rarer insert Shaq rookie card, it might make sense for you to grade it first. Check out our sports card grading calculator to see if it makes sense.

I guess that 99 out of every 100 Shaq rookie cards owned by collectors do not warrant grading. The costs are too prohibitive to land a PSA 10 in most instances. 

eBay is the easiest and most liquid marketplace to sell any raw (ungraded) or even graded Shaq rookie cards. Check out our guide to selling your sports cards if you need more advice.  

Shaquille O'Neal As A Player

Shaq dreamed about becoming a basketball player as a young child, living up to his idols, such as Dr. J. or Magic Johnson.

But Shaq also had an artistic side and had visions of becoming a rapper or even a movie star ( all of which eventually came true ).

Early on, it was clear that Shaq's size would dictate his future success. 

By the age of 13, Shaq was a staggering 6'6" tall. 

Shaq played college ball at LSU, under the leadership of mentor Dale Brown. O'Neal was a monster in three seasons with the Tigers, winning SEC Player of the year twice.

Shaq was the clear-cut #1 choice in the 1992 NBA Draft. The Orlando Magic were the lucky winners that year.

"One of the first guys I can remember paying a lot of attention to was Patrick Ewing. I just loved him because he was so mean. You could tell people were afraid of him. I'd watch him and think Yeah I need some of that.

SHAQUILLE ONEAL, FROM HIS BOOK "SHAQ UNCUT"

The Magic made the right selection.

During his rookie season in 92-93, Shaq averaged 23 points,14 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game.  Shaq won the NBA Rookie of The Year Award that year. 

Shaq kept getting better. But in 1996, Shaq, a free agent at the time, decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Shaq (alongside the late Kobe Bryant) led the Lakers to 3 NBA Championships while also winning NBA MVP in 2000 and NBA Finals MVP from 2000 to 2002.

In eight seasons with the Lakers, Shaq was an unstoppable force, averaging 27 points, 12 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game. 

He was traded to the Miami Heat in 2004, where he played three and a half seasons, winning another Championship in 2006.

At this point, however, Shaq was a shell of his younger self as injuries had taken a big toll on the big man. 

Shaq was enshrined in the Basketball Hall Of Fame in 2016, turning in a very entertaining induction speech.  

Shaquille O'Neal Rookie Card Checklist

Shaq has quite a few rookie cards. I had initially thought about creating a comprehensive list, but there are so many great resources out there, that I figured I would instead provide some helpful links:

Vintage Card Prices - List of Shaq Rookie Cards

PSA - The Super Shaq Collection

Blowout Forums - One Collector's Massive Shaq Rookie Checklist

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TOP 13 best basketball movies

A list of good basketball films: there will be stories about victories over oneself and the arrogance of others, there will be legendary basketball players and fictional stars from the ghetto. And then there will be NBA players and coaches who believed in their guys even when the whole world looked away and lowered its head. Basketball players do not give up - this is a sport for those who always strive to the top, even after hundreds of offensive falls. So it will be interesting for those who have not heard about players like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal: there is something inspiring for everyone in sports movies.

Hurricane Katrina was the most destructive hurricane in US history, displacing more than half a million people from their homes, and the survivors of the disaster faced a lack of electricity, water, schools and jobs. August 5, 2005 will forever go down in the history of New Orleans, and in the cinema there will remain the exploits of people who, despite the difficulties, the helplessness of the authorities and the growing crime rate, believed that everything would work out and tried to return the victims to normal life. An example of such heroes is a basketball coach who brought together guys from different schools into one team and led them to a decent result in the state championship. Teenagers who previously did not know or dislike each other must come together in a short time and believe that the future is worth the effort, even if tomorrow the world collapses again.

A film about a guy and a girl who have been in love with each other and basketball since childhood. And in the outwardly happy, harmonious story, a whole minefield of dramas is scattered. Monica and Quincy devoted themselves to the game: they played in school, played in college, and also played after college. Only now, in the excitement and frenzied energy of the site, the guys began to forget that the rest of life is not a game. There is no arbiter here who will immediately notice the violation, and retribution for mistakes is not a card, but the loss of loved ones, loneliness, and sometimes someone's broken destinies.

Chasing a career and a dream at the expense of one's own happiness is just one problem that keeps Monica and Quincy from being together. Another sore point is the different price of success. Quincy, whose father is a famous NBA player, achieves the captaincy and flutters around the court as easily as if his fairy godmother is Jordan himself. During this time, Monica trains to the point of fainting, struggles with the gender stereotypes of a conservative mother, and still watches many basketball games from the bench.

Bottom line: in a simple story about two real athletes who hate to lose and be afraid to be weak, the creators fit both a suitable melodrama and a serious motivating movie. Here are touching scenes when young heroes play together on the lawn at night and dream about the future, and a well-developed metaphor that everything in life is like in basketball - fractures, losses, falls, helplessness, desperate jerks and the speed at which the world narrows down to one point. We didn’t forget about important questions about a career in professional sports and socially important topics, such as unwanted marriage and self-acceptance - everything to think about and not get bored with the visual.

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Omar Epps was nominated for the MTV Award for Best Actor.

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Pape is 17 Again (2009, USA)

comedy, romance

Director: Burr Steers
Screenplay: Jason Filardi
Cast: Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry
MovieSearch: 7. 1
IMDb: 6.3

Mike O'Donnell whines all the time: kids don't obey, friend is a freak stuck in adolescence, job is boring, wife isn't the same anymore, tired of wearing a suit, no happiness, life sucks. In order to take his mind off these depressing thoughts a little, Michael drives his wife into depression and constantly mentally returns to his school years, to the day when he chose a family, and not a college with an athletic scholarship. When Mike was seventeen, his girlfriend became pregnant, and the star of the school basketball team, a dream boy with a bright future, gave up everything to stay with his lover and raise a child. Adult act of an adult man. But twenty years later, the supply of nobility and love in Mike's soul ended, and the hero turned into a capricious Dementor, pulling out all the good things from his loved ones. A karmic lesson is needed here, and the universe hurries to the hero with a magical cuff. Mike suddenly turns into a seventeen-year-old guy and becomes a classmate of his own son, goes to his own school and shines again on the basketball court. The coach adores him, schoolgirls drop textbooks at the mere sight of him, a sports career in basketball shines ahead again - but all this does not mean anything anymore, because there will not be the same one nearby. Mike needs to understand himself, help his children during a difficult school period and return to his beloved wife as soon as possible.

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And for this film, Zac Efron was nominated for the MTV Award for Best Actor.

His game (1998, USA)

sports drama

Director/Writer: Spike Lee (Uncaught, No Thief, Black Klansman)
Cast: Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, Milla Jovovich
Movie Search: 7.2
IMDb: 6.9

Jesus Shuttlesworth grows up without parents, takes care of his younger sister and beats out resentment against the world on the basketball court. And Jesus really has something to run furiously from, banging the ball on the asphalt - his father killed his mother six years ago. For this, Jake, the elder Shuttlesworth, was sentenced to fifteen years, but the head of the prison gives the killer a chance to reduce the term. The subject of the deal - Jesus, as the most visible and talented player in the city, must go to the right university to bring the local basketball team out of shameful oblivion. Jake is released from behind bars for a few days, but it is hardly possible to regain his son's trust so quickly after the murder of his mother.

The role of Jesus was played by Allen Ray, the NBA record three-pointer, sportsmanship award winner, basketball hall of famer and Olympic champion, a humble, intelligent basketball monster. You can definitely not worry about the quality of the image of the game on the screen. It also shows that real talent is not only a ticket to a secure future, but also a piece of fresh meat for starving predators. There is a fierce hunt for Jesus, and everyone around wants to use the guy for their own purposes - success is dizzy, but if you fall, the fanatical crowd will scatter, and out of a million outstretched hands, not one may remain.

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The film is not based on real events, but Tupac's fans note that the rapper did not seem to play - he was just himself on the screen.

Basketball fever (1996, USA)

comedy

Director: Tom Deserchio
Screenplay: Judd Apatow ("Forty Year Old Virgin", "Knocked Up")
Starring: Damon Wayans, Daniel Stern, Dan Aykroyd

The film is not so much about basketball, but about the fans of the major basketball league. Schoolteacher Mike and plumber Jimmy go to every Boston Celtics game and are willing to do anything for another win for their team. Even the kidnapping of the famous and player Scott Lewis, who plays for rivals and seriously threatens the victory of the Celtics. Scott had the imprudence to come to the bar shortly before the match - then Mike and Jimmy finally understand: while they are “part of the ship, part of the team”, their not very successful life is filled with vivid emotions and a sense of something significant, which means that the ship will never must drown.

Tom Shepard could play in the NBA and be friends with Shaquille O'Neal or Kobe Bryant. But instead, a talented man works as a school watchman: a gray reality without hopes and prospects is an excellent hiding place from feelings of guilt. Several years ago, Tom's friend died, and Shepard could never forgive himself for this. Now Tom takes the ball in his hands only at night and alone fights an invisible enemy. One of these workouts is noticed by the main character, high school student Kyle Watson. The guy plays brilliantly, but his temper and aggressiveness prevent Watson from getting an athletic scholarship at a prestigious college. But these qualities do not prevent Kyle from joining the criminal gang: the talented game of the schoolboy was noted by Ptah, the leader of the most influential gang in the area. Kyle finds it hard to resist the temptations: Bird knows what it's like to live in a poor neighborhood with a single mother, and offers Watson gifts for loyalty. Security guard Tom Shepard understands that Watson needs help, and the man will finally stop running from life and is trying to pull Kyle off the streets.

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White People Can't Jump (1992, USA)

sports drama, comedy

Director and screenwriter: Ron Shelton
Cast: Uesley Snips, Woody Harrelson, Rozi Perez
KinoPoisk: 7,4
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After the movie, Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes lit up in two nominations for the MTV award: for "Best Screen Duo" and "Best Kiss". Their criminal bromance really leaves few people indifferent: it's funny, it's powerful and it's unexpected.

Billy Hoyle realized that it was impossible to threaten South Central long before the release of the legendary comedy. The white guy Billy in the African American ghetto did not even try to show everyone what a cool basketball player he is, but he cleverly makes money on it. Blacks look at Billy as a naive child who got involved in a game with adult uncles, but in fact Billy turns out to be Eminem from streetball, and easily takes the money of those who do not believe in the white's success on the court. Billy carries all dishonestly earned banknotes into a three-liter piggy bank to pay off debts. Gloria, Billy's girlfriend, who dreams of a cozy home without any criminal sports, puts all her savings there. The only problem is, Billy and Gloria live in dreams of different rings, but it will not be clear soon. In the meantime, Sidney bursts into Billy's life - one of the skeptics, who at first did not recognize Billy as a serious player, and then realized that it was easier and more fun to monetize white stereotypes together. This is how an on-screen duo appeared, capable of pulling out both a hackneyed script and a two-hour timekeeping. 6.4

When the bosses of the big studios want to have some fun, Michael Jordan goes to the cartoon and plays basketball on the same team with Bugs Bunny for the fate of the entire cartoon world. Watch for anyone who misses the adventures of Looney Tunes characters and loves Jordan. And in 2021, Warner Bros. plan to have fun again: if the movie does not die out completely, there will be a sequel to "Jam" with LeBron James.

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The film also features the legendary "I Believe I Can Fly" by Ar Kelly, a Grammy winner for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.

Air King (1997, USA, Canada)

comedy, family film

Director: Charles Martin Smith (The Way Home, Dolphin Story)
Screenplay: Kevin DiCicco
Cast: Michael Jeter, Kevin Zegers, Wendy McKenna

In this film, you can guess the motives of "Kashtanka": the dog is betrayed by a stupid clown owner, on the way to the shelter the dog gets lost, ends up in a house with a nice family, becomes a basketball legend, and so the former owner finds out about the loss, an evil clown who wants to make money on pet and trying to get it back. And yes, Buddy, a golden retriever, is great with a basketball and helps his boy Josh's school team win matches. It sounds absurd, but this movie has six sequels and only positive reviews on KinoPoisk, the film is built on the model of “a bad and ridiculous man offends a child and a cute little animal”, so at the end good smashes evil with a three-pointer in a beautiful jump - family viewing with children doomed to laughter, comfort and talk about getting a dog.

The movie was shot in collaboration with the NBA, so this film bypasses all other tapes in the list in terms of the number of cameos of famous athletes.

The plot of this film would look appropriate in the top about princesses - this is a film about Cinderella in basketball shorts. Calvin Cambridge is fourteen, an orphan and growing up in a boarding school, dreaming of someday getting into the "ball" in the basketball hall of fame. But Cinderella in a fairy tale for the prince was born in the wrong class, and Calvin for professional sports was born in the wrong height. It's time for magic to intervene - at a charity second-hand store, Calvin finds sneakers with half-erased initials M. J. - than glass shoes for a young athlete. Like most people on the planet, Calvin comes up with an obvious candidate for the role of the owners of used basketball shoes with such letters - Michael Jordan. Believing that the shoes of an idol are a sign of fate, Calvin in miracle sneakers begins to almost fly. Now the guy easily jumps a meter high and throws one ball after another - here it is, the fantastic power of faith in yourself and devotion to a dream.

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Coach Carter (2005, USA, Germany)

Director: Thomas Carter
Screenplay: Mark Schwan (One Tree Hill), David Gatins (Real Steel)
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Rob Brown Robert Richard, Channing Tatum0186 7.3

A film that lists about basketball rarely do without, and tops of movies about sports in general. Not without "Coach Carter" and the top 250 "KinoPoisk": Ken Carter's neighbors are cutie Totoro and "American Beauty".

Ken Carter is not a fictional character. In 1997, the coach brought the Richmond school team to a very high level: the guys won one victory after another, the school management and parents were delighted. And during the chain of convincing victories, coach Carter closed the hall to his young stars. The team missed several games, management and parents changed their enthusiasm to outrage, but the coach kept the doors closed. Carter set a condition for the wards: until each member of the team pulls up his average score in all subjects, there will be no basketball. As a result, all the guys from the team were able to graduate from school - this is a great achievement for the guys of Richmond 90's. By the way, the real Ken Carter himself chose Samuel L. Jackson for the role and was very pleased with the performance of the actor.

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In 2020, another film about a school coach was released - Outside the Game. The main character (Ben Affleck) was the coolest guy in school, played basketball well and broke opponents like Bane's spines. But then he drank himself and destroyed everything, and the chance for redemption is the work of a coach in his native school. Affleck's character falls short of Carter in terms of charisma, but it's interesting to look at a familiar story from Gavin O'Connor, who directed Warrior with Tom Hardy and Miracle with Kurt Russell - BadComedian said that the plot of "Moving Up" was copied from this movie . 966th, just two years after the law on the abolition of racial discrimination. And Texas was in no hurry to give up bad habits: in 1966, the latest edition of the Green Book was released, and African Americans still could not live in the same hotels with whites, and it was unthinkable to meet on the same field.


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