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The turn of the century couldn’t have gone better for Shaquille O’Neal. The big man arguably had his greatest season, winning all the accolades, and becoming only the 7th player at the time to win an MVP and Finals MVP in the same year. And that year keeps getting him more recognition. His game memorabilia achieved a jaw-dropping amount at an auction. An eye candy for the Lakers fans, the 4x champion’s game-worn shoes from the 2000 NBA Finals were offered on sale at the GHRR auction.

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These shoes are the most important part of the legend’s career. He wore them in Games 1 and 6 against the Indiana Pacers to win his first championship title. Furthermore, this was his first of three consecutive wins, playing alongside his former teammate Kobe Bryant. Fitting to its value, the shoes fetched $54,000 at the auction. They also feature his autograph.

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After basketball, the legend created his name in the sports media. From entertainment to the business world, the champ ensured that his presence was known.

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It’s not a surprise then that his memorabilia sell for a whopping price at auctions. Let’s look at some of the most expensive Shaq memorabilia sold so far. 

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Some of Shaquille O’Neal’s most expensive and iconic cards sold at an auction 

The impact of the Los Angeles Lakers duo, Bryant and O’Neal, is well known to the people. They are considered one of the most formidable duos in NBA history. Hence, not so surprisingly, the value of any item involving the duo is bound to soar past its expectations. A dual autographed card by the duo fetched a staggering $16,800 at an auction. This card is deemed to be one of the most expensive in the market.

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Next in the line-up is the Shaquille O’Neal 1997-98 Skybox Metal Universe PMG Red card. This is truly a rarity that garnered a crazy amount of $40,000 at an auction back in September 2022. This is the most expensive Shaq card to date. While another piece, the 1998-99 Skybox Molten Metal Fusion Titanium /40 PSA 9 was sold for $28,800, another 1998-99 Metal Universe PMG featuring a shot of O’Neal dunking the ball against his former team, the Orlando Magic fetched about $25,000 in May of 2022.

Another notable pricey piece of Shaq memorabilia is the Logoman card. This coveted piece changed hands for an eye-watering $19,200. Which one of the values mentioned above shocked you? Let us know in the comments section below.

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