Spring Premier Auction 2017
Wed, May 24, 2017 04:00PM EDT - Fri, Oct 6, 2017 11:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 546
1996-97 SHAQUILLE O'NEAL GAME WORN & DUAL-SIGNED REEBOK SIGNATURE MODEL (SIZE 22) SHOES - 1ST SEASON AS LAKER (HOLLYWOOD AGENT COLLECTION)
Unsold
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Presented here is a pair of Shaquille O’Neal’s 1996-97 game-worn and dual-autographed Reebok sneakers from his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. After four great years with the Orlando Magic the 7’1” 325-lb center signed with L.A. a free agent and took his behemoth talents to Hollywood. The Lakers finished the 1996-97 regular season with a 56-26 record. Shaq led the team in both scoring (26.2) and rebounding (12.5) as they advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals. The shoes come with outstanding provenance from a celebrity agent based in Hollywood who acquired many items after Laker games at the Forum.
Shaq’s white leather Reebok ‘Dunkmob’ signature model shoes come in a high-top design with a snowy white leather body and Lakers purple trim around the laces upper ankles and heels. A rubber Reebok logo in purple appears on the outer ankle area. The Shaq “Dunkman” logo emblazons each tongue. A pumping mechanism similar to that used in earlier Reebok Pumps is featured on the outer upper ankles. Air-bubbled midsoles give this shoe an innovative look for its time. The interior tagging displays Shaq’s gargantuan Size 22 along with the important “SAMPLE PYE” designation indicating player-issued status. The laces appear to be the originals and both interior insoles present. Shaq has signed both shoes in 9/10 black Sharpie with his No. “34” inscribed. Both shoes display solid game use with scuffing on the exterior evidence of sock-sweating on the interior and proper heel drag. Overall they come largely as-issued and problem-free with all structural elements in the soles completely intact. The Bunyanesque pair represents an amazing representation of Shaq’s imposing size and presence.
Provenance: This lot originates from a gentleman who has enjoyed a long and successful career in Hollywood as an agent for many well-known athletes and entertainers. His professional and personal network enabled him to amass a significant collection of memorabilia nearly all of which was given to him directly from the athletes and entertainers themselves. All of these items are being introduced to the marketplace here for the first time. While our consignor remains anonymous SCP Auctions will issue an LOA for each game used item attesting to its player-direct provenance.
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