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The new 1-2: Shaq and Kobe top our list of the NBA's 50 best players, as chosen by general managers and personnel men. (NBA).

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| March 04, 2002 | Graf, Dan | COPYRIGHT 2002 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

How can you be sure Shaquille O'Neal is the best player in the NBA?

Imagine the league without the Laker's 7-1, 360-pound (we're not buying the 335-pound media guide estimate) center. There would be no talk of a Lakers dynasty and less complaining about the lack of true centers because the not-so-true guys would be measured against the likes of Dikembe Mutombo. Title contenders would be built an entirely different way.

These days, if you want to win a championship, you have to figure out how to deal with O'Neal, which is a nearly impossible prospect. That's why Shaq tops THE SPORTING NEWS list of the NBA's 50 best players. We asked one general manager ...

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