1992 Hoops Shaquille O'Neal #442

Explore in-depth stats, PSA populations, and a unique rating for this iconic rookie card.

PSA 10 Pop: 2,598
PSA 9 Pop: 5,652
PSA 8 Pop: 2,740
Total PSA Pop: 12,373

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Playing Career
95
Card's Significance in the Hobby
20
Rarity Factor
89
Player Marketability
93
Overall Hobby Score
74
74

Badges

Generational Talent
Big Market Success
Multiple Time Champion
Best In Draft Class

Player Achievements

1992 - 2011

NBA Championships: 4
NBA MVP Awards: 1
Finals MVPs: 3
NBA All-Star Selections: 15
All-NBA Teams: 14
NBA on TNT & DJ

PSA Price History (January)

Year PSA 10 Price PSA 9 Price
2022
2023
2024
2025

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How I Arrived at The Hobby Score

The 1992 Hoops Shaquille O'Neal Rookie Card earns a respectable 74 Hobby Score thanks to its rookie card status and connection to one of the most dominant players in NBA history. While it remains a popular card among collectors, the design is relatively simple compared to many of Shaq's other rookie-year releases, and it lacks the scarcity, visual appeal, and hobby prestige found in cards such as the Beam Team or other premium issues from 1992.

Shaquille O'Neal's Hall of Fame career included four NBA championships, three Finals MVP awards, and one league MVP award. His combination of size, power, and personality made him one of the most recognizable athletes of his generation. The 1992 Hoops rookie card remains an affordable and accessible way for collectors to own a rookie card of Shaq, even if it is not considered one of the standout cards from his rookie portfolio.

1992 Hoops Shaquille O'Neal #442 PSA 10 graded rookie card
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