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Shaq-Ovic's Ressurgence Has Made the Phoenix Suns Title Contenders

 
I previously wrote an article in November, saying that Shaq is proving his doubters wrong this year. Recently, he has not only been proving his doubters wrong, but his fans wrong as well. I’m not sure any of his fans even realized that he still had this much left in his tank. This season, Shaq has arguably been the Suns best player. Charles Barkley even called him the Sun’s MVP earlier this season. Shaq is so important to the Sun’s this year that they are 2-4 without him and 20-10 with him. He has even been more important to the Sun’s this past month. During O’Neal’s last 11 games, he is averaging around 37 minutes, 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game. Shaq has found his fountain of youth and is playing as good as he has since his championship run with the Heat. When last year Shaq spoke so highly of the Suns training staff, while slighting the Heat’s staff, many people especially Pat Riley criticized Shaq for it. Well, ... (link)

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