Shaquille O'Neal Credentials: NBA MVP, 29.7 ppg, 13.6 rpg. Selected to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. Past ESPY's: 1993 Oustanding Performance by a Sports Personality in an Attempt to Break into Show Business Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Credentials: 22.9 ppg., All-NBA first team. He became only the ninth player in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists per game in a season. Past ESPY's: none Allen Iverson, Philadelphia Credentials: 28.4 ppg., All-NBA second team. Iverson started for the East in the 2000 All-Star Game and led all scorers with 26 points in 28 minutes. Past ESPY's: none Alonzo Mourning, Miami Credentials: 21.7 ppg., Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, also selected to the NBA All-Defensive First Team. Past ESPY's: none

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