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MAGICAL ! - January 30, 1996 - In his first professional game since the 1991 NBA Finals, Earvin Johnson confirmed what many long suspected: that he's not merely "Magic," he's supernatural. Playing several positions in a 27-minute debut against Golden State, Johnson missed a triple double by just two rebounds, scoring 19 points and adding to assists to his eight boards. "This is one of the most exciting days of my life," he told reporters. "Ever."
The fastest big, big man in the N.B.A., Walt figures to be a key man in the Pistons' championship drive. Before coming to Detroit he spent a season at Minneapolis and earned his pro varsity letter. As a collegian, Big Walt led his team to 27 straight wins and the N.I.T. title in 1953.
Wire to wire, Shaq was the NBA's dominant force in '99-00. Playing more minutes than ever ("I don't get tired. I'm not programmed for it," he says), he not only hung up one the league's best set of numbers ever, but worked the other end so well he was a legitimate contender for Defensive Player of the Year honors. O'Neal even ranked second among centers in APG (3.8).
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