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Making his debut for the Orlando Magic after his NBA draft in 1992, Shaquille O’Neal signed a five-year endorsement deal worth $40 million with Reebok for his signature sneaker collection.
From the 4 Shaq Attack collections to the OG Shaqnosis and Preacher, Shaquille's Reebok sneakers line from 1992 to 1998 became widely acclaimed during his NBA career as a dominant center.
With its first signature collection from Reebok released in 1992, Shaq Attaq with Graphite Plate and Pump Technology was released in two colorways as an ode to his rookie year with the Orlando Magic.
Shaq Attaq 2, released in 1993, is certainly quite the opposite from the first collection in comparison, lacking in terms of its lower cut and pump-less design along with less usage of bold colors.
Reebok's comeback with its third Shaq Attaq collection in black featured a high-cut design, Hexalite cushioning, and an Instapump chamber around the ankle of the shoe, providing a customized fit.
The 1995 release of Shaq Attaq 4 was a popular one after the first collection, with the same features as the third collection during Shaq's first NBA Finals appearance and a retro release in 2014.
1996 Reebok Shaqnosis 96, with a unique black and white contrast spiraling and bold design, was an OG collection debuted by Shaquille in the NBA and also featured in the 1997 Men in Black movie.
Featuring a Clarino synthetic upper, a Hexalite midsole, and an EVA midsole wrap, the Reebok Preacher was released in two colorways: one in black and white contrast and the other in white and navy.
Following his 1996 trade to the Los Angeles Lakers on a 7-year, $120 million contract, Reebok launched the Dunk Mob collection with similar features to the Preacher collection.
Reebok Shaq Reflection was the last of his signature collection during his second season with the Lakers, crafted in 3M Scotchlite material with lightweight Hexalite cushioning and a CMEVA midsole.
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