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Lakers cannot decide on fill-in for O'Neal
From news services
Since Coach Phil Jackson has made it official that Shaquille O'Neal will start the season on the injured list, the Lakers have to decide who will fill in for him as the starting center.
Jackson recently said he would probably start free agent Soumaila Samake when the three-time NBA champions open the season against San Antonio next Tuesday.
He backtracked Wednesday, saying Samake is battling free agent Guy Rucker for a spot on the team.
"I haven't made up my mind," Jackson said. "We're just trying to balance it out, give them both an opportunity to play with different units.
"We can keep both of them very easily, but there's just not roster...