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Shaq is always going to be acutely aware of his legacy and greatness of the NBA.
Since Jordan retired, only 3 players can claim to be anywhere close to MJ's level of NBA immortality: Shaq, Duncan, and Kobe.
Shaq wants to be known as the greatest player in the post-jordan history.
1) As long as Duncan doesn't end up with 5 rings, Shaq can argue the that Lakers won more head-to-head battles.
2) As long as Kobe never wins without him, Shaq can argue that he won without Kobe.
SHAQ TREATS IS ALMOST LIKE A POLITICAL RACE...HE CAN SLING THE MUD TO KNOCK DOWN HIS RIVAL'S LEGACIES ANYWAY POSSIBLE.
Duncan is too quiet, too nice, too clean and too boring a target. He is off limits as the public would not like a character attack on Duncan.
Kobe has a little more of a checkered past so Shaq can open up his negative campaign ads.
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