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Shawn Kemp on why he left the Sonics: 'They weren't going to pay me $100 million' - Basketball Network - Your daily dose of basketball
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Shawn Kemp on why he left the Sonics: 'They weren't going to pay me $100 million' - Basketball Network - Your daily dose of basketball
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Shawn Kemp Net Worth
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Shawn Kemp's first season with the Cleveland Cavaliers
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Why NBA trades have grown more complicated
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Shawn Kemp's career, from Sonics debut to Seattle pot shops
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Shawn Kemp's career, from Sonics debut to Seattle pot shops
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What is Shawn Kemp's net worth? Taking a look at Seattle SuperSonics' legend's fortune
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