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The Diesel + “The King” = Cleveland Championship Run? Not So Fast

 
Big Daddy. The Diesel. The Big Fella. What do they all have in common? They are all nicknames for one of the most dominating centers of his generation, Shaquille O'Neal. Even though he's in the twilight of his career, O'Neal has been praised (or in some cases, feared) for being nothing short of a bully on the court. He's taller than most, stronger than the rest, bigger than the rest, and is the just plain nastiest of his competitors. So, will adding him to the Cleveland Cavaliers be their key to their long-awaited championship? Well, to prove or disprove this, we must start at the very beginning (or close to it). (link)

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