This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/11/2013
Not since Patrick Ewing was selected with the #1 overall pick of the 1985 NBA Draft was there a college basketball player as highly touted as Louisiana State University's Shaquille O'Neal. At 7'1" and 290 lbs., Shaq possessed an unprecedented inside power game, but also displayed a swiftness and agility comparable to college guards, easily manhandling his NCAA foes while averaging 25.8 points with a 62% shooting percentage and over five blocked shots per game over his last two seasons with LSU. Selected by the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick of the 1991 NBA draft, Shaq immediately made an impact on the NBA, averaging over 23 points and just under 14 rebounds per game and easily garnering Rookie of the Year honors. Presented is the game-used Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal during his 2002-2003 season, when he averaged over 27 points and 11 rebounds per game en route to his third consecutive NBA championship. On the front left tail is the Nike size 60 label with stitched NBA Authentic and L.A. Lakers logo on each side and a "Length +4" flag on the bottom. Care instructions and a Nike "2002-2003" tag are stitched inside the left seam. A black armband is on the left side in honor of Chick Hearn. LOA from Dan Feldman, Richard Russek/Grey Flannel and Mile High Card Co.