1996-97 SkyBox E-X2000 Shaquille O'Neal A Cut Above #8 PSA 9 Mint

The 1996-97 SkyBox E-X2000 Shaquille O'Neal A Cut Above #8 is one of the standout premium inserts from the golden era of 1990s basketball cards.

A Cut Above is famous for its dramatic die-cut design and serious scarcity. The insert was seeded at approximately 1:288 packs, making it a genuinely tough pull. The entire checklist contains only 10 players, including Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, Kevin Garnett, Dennis Rodman and Shaquille O'Neal.

Shaq appears as card #8, representing the Los Angeles Lakers. The intricate die-cut edges also make high-grade examples particularly appealing to collectors.

Professionally graded PSA 9 Mint, this is an excellent high-grade example of a major 1990s Shaquille O'Neal insert. A PSA 9 example sold through Fanatics Collect for US$1,350 in September 2025, demonstrating the strong collector demand for the card in this grade.

Product Details

• Year: 1996-97
• Brand: SkyBox
• Set: E-X2000
• Insert: A Cut Above
• Player: Shaquille O'Neal
• Card Number: #8
• Team: Los Angeles Lakers
• Design: Die-Cut
• Insert Odds: Approximately 1:288 packs
• Checklist Size: 10 cards
• Sport: Basketball
• League: NBA
• Grade: PSA 9 Mint
• Grading Company: PSA

Key Features

• Features Shaquille O'Neal with the Los Angeles Lakers.
• Iconic A Cut Above insert.
• Dramatic and instantly recognisable die-cut design.
• Tough 1:288 pack odds.
• Only 10 cards in the complete insert checklist.
• Card number #8.
• One of Shaq's desirable premium 1990s inserts.
• Professionally graded PSA 9 Mint.
• Excellent addition to a Shaq, Lakers or high-end 1990s insert collection.

Condition

Professionally authenticated and graded PSA 9 Mint.

Card is securely encapsulated in an official PSA holder.

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