Ian Thomsen: Healthy Shaq showing Suns the way

 
In the Weekly Countdown, SI.com's Ian Thomsen gets to the bottom of Shaq's improved play. Plus, some reader questions, scouts' MVP thoughts and more. [link]

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SI.com - Writers - Ian Thomsen: Healthy Shaq showing Suns the way - Friday March 28, 2008 4:31PM

Also in this column:• NBA scouts weigh in on MVP race• Strategy to resuscitate the Knicks 5 Ways Shaq can provide a happy ending 5. By feeling younger. Many believed that O'Neal was washed up this season in Miami, that he had nothing more to give. ...
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