{"product_id":"mitchell-ness-shaquille-oneal-los-angeles-lakers-1996-97-purple-swingman-player-jersey","title":"Mitchell \u0026 Ness Shaquille O'Neal Los Angeles Lakers 1996-97 Purple Swingman Player Jersey","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mitchell \u0026amp; Ness Shaquille O'Neal Los Angeles Lakers 1996-97 Swingman Jersey brings back the purple road uniform from Shaq's first championship season with the Lakers. This Hardwood Classics jersey features heat-sealed twill name and number appliques that mirror the team's 1996-97 look. Built from 100% polyester mesh, it offers the authentic throwback style collectors and fans want in a comfortable, game-ready fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1996-97 Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captures Shaquille O'Neal's uniform from his first year with the Lakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-Sealed Twill Appliques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Name and number applied in durable, tackle-twill style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwingman Tier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mitchell \u0026amp; Ness quality between replica and authentic, balancing detail and wearability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Polyester Mesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breathable fabric made for comfort during wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficially Licensed:\u003c\/strong\u003e NBA and Mitchell \u0026amp; Ness Hardwood Classics authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoven Jock Tag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes player details on interior tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mitchell \u0026amp; Ness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeague:\u003c\/strong\u003e NBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Los Angeles Lakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaquille O'Neal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swingman Jersey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason \/ year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996-97\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Polyester Mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sleeveless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine wash, line dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an authentic or replica jersey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a Swingman jersey, which is Mitchell \u0026amp; Ness's mid-tier offering. It sits between a basic replica and a fully authentic on-court jersey, featuring heat-sealed twill appliques and quality construction at a more accessible level than authentics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this a Hardwood Classics jersey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardwood Classics is Mitchell \u0026amp; Ness's throwback line that recreates uniforms from specific NBA seasons. 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