Lakers' center Shaquille O'Neal has dominated this category for a couple of years now and doesn't seem to be letting go of the trophy. He was the fans' preseason selection for this award and didn't disappoint.
Check out the stats for each candidate, what we had to say about each player and the ESPN.com poll results.
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Shaquille O'Neal, Lakers
| PPG |
REB |
ASST |
BLKS |
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28.7 |
12.7 |
3.7 |
2.76 |
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Shaq's drive for ring No. 2 has kept him playing at the highest level. |
David Robinson, Spurs
| PPG |
REB |
FG% |
BLKS |
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14.4 |
8.6 |
48.6 |
2.46 |
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Carried the team while Tim Duncan got healthy and lead the team to the NBA's best record |
Dikembe Mutombo, 76ers
| PPG |
REB |
FG% |
BLKS |
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10.0 |
13.5 |
48.4 |
2.71 |
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The shot-blocking king moved on to Philly mid-season and now looking for a ring. |
Brian Grant, Heat
| PPG |
REB |
FG% |
BLKS |
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15.2 |
8.8 |
47.9 |
0.87 |
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Forced to play out of position at center after Alonzo Mourning went down, but flourished for the Heat. |
Theo Ratliff, Hawks
| PPG |
REB |
FG% |
BLKS |
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12.4 |
8.3 |
49.9 |
3.74 |
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The league's leading shot blocker played in just 50 games before breaking his wrist and was one reason the 76ers won so many games. But was traded to Atlanta for Mutombo. |
Antonio Davis, Raptors
| PPG |
REB |
FG% |
BLKS |
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13.7 |
10.1 |
43.3 |
1.94 |
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The Raptors are in the playoffs and Davis is one of the reasons -- a force in the middle. |
Marcus Camby, Knicks
| PPG |
REB |
FG% |
BLKS |
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12.0 |
11.5 |
52.4 |
2.16 |
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With Patrick Ewing out of town, Camby has been beat up but dominating. |
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