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From the Steve Grad Autograph Collection – Presented here is a historic NBA Playoffs ticket from May 9, 2011, boldly signed by Shaquille O’Neal in blue marker. This was a milestone game – the final career NBA game of Shaq’s legendary Hall of Fame career.
Game Details:
Date: May 9, 2011
Event: NBA Playoffs – Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 4
Location: TD Garden (Boston, MA)
Matchup: Miami Heat – 98 vs. Boston Celtics – 90
Round: 2011 NBA Playoffs, Round 2 – Home Game 2 for the Boston Celtics
Seat Info: Section 6, Row 5, Seat 9 – Loge level
Price: $85.00
Opponent: Miami Heat (LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh vs. Celtics Big 3)
This ticket features Celtics star Ray Allen on the front and is encapsulated by Beckett Authentication Services. The ticket has been graded NM 7 (Full), and the autograph by Shaquille O’Neal has been graded a perfect 10. The slab also notes the game as Shaq’s Final Career NBA Game, making this one of the most unique and desirable Shaquille O’Neal collectibles in existence.
Shaquille O’Neal is a 4-time NBA Champion, 15-time NBA All-Star, 3-time NBA Finals MVP, and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. His dominance on the court and charisma off of it have made him one of the most recognized athletes worldwide.
Item: NBA Playoffs Ticket Stub – Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat (May 9, 2011)
Result: Heat 98 – Celtics 90
Autograph: Shaquille O’Neal, blue marker, Beckett witnessed – graded 10
Ticket Grade: Beckett encapsulated, NM 7 (Full)
Collection: From the personal autograph collection of Steve Grad, lead authenticator at Beckett Authentication, former Principal Authenticator at PSA/DNA (2002–2016), and a regular cast member on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars since 2013.
Collector Highlights:
Signed during Shaquille O’Neal’s final NBA game.
Beckett witnessed signature, graded 10.
Ticket slabbed and graded NM 7 (Full) for preservation and display.
A true piece of basketball history and investment-grade collectible.