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But for Cincinnati's Oscar Robertson and Los Angeles' Jerry West, this speedy, spectacular Providence All-American would have won the rookie of the year award last season. A sensational dribbler and passer, Lennie also showed a remarkable shooting ability, relying mainly on a one-hander thrown from seemingly impossible angles. Although the smallest man on the team, he was the fourth highest scorer, averag. ing nearly 12 points a game.
Russell is capable of hitting a shot from any place, at any time. The veteran is a true three-level scorer who also gets to the stripe and hits freebies at an efficient rate. He's never averaged fewer than 13.0 points in a season, often going well above that number.
The 1993 NBA All-Star Game, which set the record for highest TV ratings in the event's history, showcased the league's newest superstar, Orlando's Shaquille O'Neal. Through the NBA All-Star break, O'Neal had accomplished feats only dreamed of by rookies. He was the only player to be ranked among the top ten in four categories, which helped his team to three more wins by mid-season than the entire 199192 year. On February 16, 1993, he scored a career-high 46 points, a total only three NBA players surpassed in the season's first half. On defense, his 188 blocked shots broke the franchise's previous career record of 138.
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