Shaquille O'Neal (Signed with Los Angeles)
NBA Hoops (Sports Trading Card) • 1996-97 Hoops
Card Type
Basketball Player Card
Set & Number
1996-97 Hoops - 3
Rarity
Common / Base Insert
Edition & Language
Standard / Series 1 • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.50 - $2.00; PSA 10 (Gem Mint): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1 to $3 including shipping. High-grade slabbed copies infrequently exceed $50.
Condition Details
Appears to be in good condition within a top-loader; centering looks slightly bottom-heavy. There are some visible scuffs on the plastic holder which shouldn't be confused with surface damage to the card. Corners and edges appear sharp for the age.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card in most grades below Gem Mint 10.
Card Description
Features Shaquille O'Neal in his Orlando Magic uniform with a 'Signed with Los Angeles' caption, marking his transition to the Lakers. The card contains various stats and biographical info on the reverse side (not pictured).
Notable Features
Features the 'Signed with Los Angeles' text overlay on the bottom right; depicts Shaq in an action dunk shot against a blue and black themed background.
Authentication Notes
Authentic standard print from the 1996-97 Hoops set. Print quality and logo placement are consistent with mass-produced cards of the era.
Scanned: 2026-06-10T23:44:34.904165