2004-05 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection All NBA Access Passes Triple Logoman #OYD Shaquille O'Neal/Yao Ming/Tim Duncan - BGS 9 | 1 of 1 | First Year of Exquisite Triple Logoman Cards

Three giants that came to rule the NBA through the 00s, the triple logoman featuring Yao Ming, Tim Duncan, and Shaquille O’Neal at their peak is an unparalleled tribute to the Hall of Famers that defined an era of leading big men.

All three helped to develop the classic big man template for the NBA into one that fit the modern game; Shaq was mobile, athletic, and dominant, Duncan elite with his fundamentals and passing ability, and Yao had tremendous touch around the rim and a lethal mid-range jumper. As the game was changing, much like cards were changing with products like Exquisite, these legendary bigs helped to smooth the transition and lay the blueprint for the coming generations of stars in the game they love. Their time together in the league was characterized by mutual respect and competition, so it is fitting that they appear together on this one-of-a-kind grail for big men collectors around the world.

The card commemorates the 2004-05 season that saw all three invited to the 2005 All-Star Game in Denver, and included Shaq and Tim averaging a double-double and making the All-NBA First Team. At this point, O’Neal was a mega star fresh off his Los Angeles three-peat and embarking on his first season in Miami where, the next year, he would win his fourth and final championship alongside fellow Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade. Yao was a fresh-faced 24 year old who was bringing the game never-before-seen notoriety globally and making the Rockets a force in the Western Conference with Tracy McGrady by his side. Duncan, meanwhile, took home his third NBA title in 2005 as the San Antonio Spurs took down the defending champion Detroit Pistons on the back of Tim’s Finals MVP performance of 20.6 points and 14.1 rebounds per game in the championship series. The front of the card features a script “1 of 1” stamp to emphasize its unduplicated nature.

The Exquisite Collection brand, built as a celebration of the greatness prevalent in the NBA in the 00s, has just celebrated its 20th anniversary and is a giant in the hobby to this day. Coming from the 2nd year of the set and continuing the set’s tradition for innovation, this was included in the first run of Exquisite triple logomen ever produced and is the first of only two instances in which this trio has been celebrated through three iconic patches.

This card has been authenticated and deemed to be in Mint condition, receiving a grade of 9 from Beckett Grading Services (BGS).

The BGS certificate number for this card is: 0012893932.

Going Deeper - Shaquille O’Neal

Few have been as bombastic, entertaining, and otherwise memorable on the court as Shaquille O’Neal. At 7'1", O'Neal is considered one of the most dominant players in NBA history. A 15-time NBA All-Star, Shaq is also a four-time NBA champion. Between 2000-2002, Shaq led the Lakers, alongside Kobe Bryant to three consecutive NBA championships. Shaq was named Finals MVP all three years. In 2006, Shaq won his fourth championship with Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat. 

Aside from the championships, Shaq’s impact on the game is further exemplified by his three NBA All-Defensive Team selections and league MVP honor in the 1999-00 season. He also won an Olympic gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. 

In 2011, O’Neal retired from the NBA, with regular-season career averages of 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game. He joined the Emmy-winning Inside the NBA crew upon his retirement, and was enshrined into the Hall of Fame in 2016.

A man known by many names, “Diesel” may have been half of one of the iconic duos in NBA history but his own accomplishments wholly place him among the best to ever play the game. His three Finals MVP awards match Duncan’s mark, though his post-retirement careers as a DJ and commentator certainly set him apart from the mild mannered Spur.

Going Deeper - Yao Ming

Yao Ming's NBA career was defined by his towering presence both on and off the court. Standing at 7 feet 6 inches, Yao quickly became a dominant force for the Houston Rockets after being drafted as the first overall pick in 2002. 

Known for his exceptional basketball IQ, agile footwork, and deft shooting touch, Yao was a formidable center who earned multiple All-Star selections and garnered widespread respect for his sportsmanship and leadership. Despite battling injuries that shortened his career, Yao left an indelible mark on the NBA, bridging cultures and expanding the league's global appeal, particularly in China, where he remains an enduring basketball icon and is now President of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Ming ended his career with averages of 19 points per game, 9.2 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game. He is an 8-time NBA All-Star, 5-time All-NBA selection, and 3-time Olympian, as well as an NBA All-Rookie First Team selection. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016.

Going Deeper - Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan’s remarkable pro resume reads as, likely, the greatest power forward in the history of basketball.

Over the course of a career spanning decades, Duncan won 2 NBA MVPs, became a 15-time All-Star, was named to 15 All-NBA Teams including 10 All-NBA First Teams, and 15 All-Defensive Teams including eight All-Defensive First Teams. He stands with Michael Jordan and Larry Bird as the only players to be named college basketball’s Player of the Year, NBA Rookie of the Year, and MVP of both the All-Star Game and NBA Finals. 

In August 2020, Tim Duncan was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and in 2022 Duncan was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Duncan also ranks 16th all-time in points, 6th all-time in rebounds, and 5th all-time in blocks in NBA history.

Over his nineteen season run in the NBA, Tim Duncan was a model of consistency. Every year of his career, “The Big Fundamental” pushed San Antonio to the postseason and more than a quarter of the time it was his Spurs that were left standing. At the time of cataloging, no big man in NBA history has been selected to more All-NBA teams.