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The 10 Best States for Top NBA Talent

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9. New Jersey

Win Shares: 555.6

Shaquille O'Neal leads a list of notable names. In his long and notorious career, Diesel put up 181.7 win shares in 19 seasons. He went to 15 All-Star games, won one MVP and earned three Finals MVPs. The result was four league championships and a place in the Hall of Fame.

The only other New Jersey native to accumulate at least 100 win shares is Rick Barry, with 129. He won the 1965-66 Rookie of the Year Award, participated in 12 All-Star games and won one title back in 1975.

Dennis Rodman added 89.8 win shares of his own. In 14 seasons, he made the All-Defense team eight times and won two Defensive Player of the Year awards. Alongside Michael Jordan, he won five NBA titles and played his way into the Hall of Fame.