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Thursday, April 19, 2001
Shaq is preseason league's top center
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Lakers' center Shaquille O'Neal has a firm grasp on the title as the NBA's top center after winning both league and playoff MVP last season. Following his title as preseason MVP, users naturally said he will be this season's best center.
Check out the stats for each candidate from last season, the ESPN.com poll results and continue on for more NBA preseason Fan Favorite poll results.
| ESPN.com POLL | |
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Shaquille O'Neal, Lakers
| PPG |
REB |
ASST |
BLKS |
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29.7 |
13.6 |
3.8 |
3.0 |
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A league MVP, a playoff MVP and a ring. What else can he do? How about a repeat. |
Vlade Divac, Kings
| PPG |
REB |
BLKS |
FG% |
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12.3 |
8.0 |
1.3 |
50.3 |
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The anchor in the middle for the young Kings is getting older but can still bang with the big boys. |
Patrick Ewing, Sonics
| PPG |
REB |
BLKS |
FG% |
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15.0 |
9.7 |
1.4 |
46.6 |
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Lots of question marks surround the veteran, like durability and a new team. But if he stays healthy, he could be just what Gary Payton needs. |
David Robinson, Spurs
| PPG |
REB |
FG% |
BLKS |
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17.8 |
9.6 |
51.2 |
2.3 |
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Teaming up with Tim Duncan has renewed the Admiral and extended his career, which makes the Spurs happy. |
Dikembe Mutombo, Hawks
| PPG |
REB |
FG% |
BLKS |
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11.5 |
14.1 |
56.2 |
3.2 |
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The shot-blocking king needs to add more offense to his game if he wants to contend for the title. |
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