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First To Five: Kobe, Shaq or Tim Duncan?

 
I was watching Pardon the Interruption a few days ago when I saw an interesting question posed: Who will win their fifth ring first: Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal or Tim Duncan. It was a great question, considering all three guys are on championship contending teams. Any one of them could get their fifth title first. Unfortunately, I was at the Dentist's at the time, so I didn't get to see how the guys responded.  By examining all three players and their shots at winning the championship, I went ahead and made my pick as to who will have a ring for each finger first. So, let's take a look at each player and his respective team:   1. Shaquille O'Neal, Cleveland Cavaliers Shaq has teamed up with LeBron James to give the Cavs their best shot at winning a ring in the history of the franchise. LeBron has almost won a title by himself, but he desperately needed help. He had to look no further than Shaquille O'Neal. Shaq will be ... (link)

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