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lefty
11-12-2011, 02:24 PM
SPORTSGRAPHIC
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Revelations From Shaq’s New Book
Shaquille O'Neal's frank and unflinching autobiography Shaq Uncut: My Story hits store shelves this week. Though Shaq's candid thoughts are too numerous to list here, readers will find these the most notable:
Grew 7 feet of his 7-foot-1-inch frame during his junior year of high school
Showed local news reporters how large his shoes were more than 15,000 times during his first year in the NBA
Took a year off from basketball and lived as a genie to prepare for his role in Kazaam
Spent first three years writing book from Luke Walton's point of view before deciding to make just one chapter that way
Has released four rap albums, plus more than 40 country albums under the name Logan Quantrill
Though Shaq was sworn in as a cop in Miami, his original goal was to be a horse-cop
Revealed that, in 2009, he actually played for the Cavaliers
Seriously considered retiring in 2010 before realizing he could stand to lose a few more dignities
Had a fierce rivalry with Andre Agassi, although there was no practical way to express or demonstrate this
http://www.onionsportsnetwork.com/articles/revelations-from-shaqs-new-book,26627/
pass1st
11-12-2011, 03:44 PM
I always thought Shaq's book would have been a bunch of crayon drawings and a free DVD of Kazaam.
I always thought Shaq's book would have been a bunch of crayon drawings and a free DVD of Kazaam.
And pics of his 3peat Finals MVP
Laker fan hate for ex-Lakers rivals anything Cleveland can muster for Lebron.
Spur fans follow the careers of ex-Spurs players and wish them well, but Laker fan hates anyone who left LA. Hell even Magic is trashed and he didn't leave.
Giuseppe
11-12-2011, 03:57 PM
...but, in the bitter end Daddy will eat Kobe's ass for eternity.
...but, in the bitter end Daddy will eat Kobe's ass for eternity.
I agree,
It will always eat Kobe's ass that Daddy didn't rat, didn't rape and could win without him.
Giuseppe
11-12-2011, 03:59 PM
I agree,
It will always eat Kobe's ass that Daddy didn't rat, didn't rape and could win without him.
Kobe: 5
Daddy: 4
Kobe: 5
Daddy: 4
Culby 0
You got nothing. Get those jacks and timbers ready.
pass1st
11-12-2011, 04:32 PM
And pics of his 3peat Finals MVP
Laker fan hate for ex-Lakers rivals anything Cleveland can muster for Lebron.
Spur fans follow the careers of ex-Spurs players and wish them well, but Laker fan hates anyone who left LA. Hell even Magic is trashed and he didn't leave.
Not really sure what that has to do with what I said. Just taking a knock at Shaq, ex-laker or not.
Not really sure what that has to do with what I said. Just taking a knock at Shaq, ex-laker or not.
Don't see many Laker fans take a knock at Kobe or any other current Lakers.
The ex-Lakers get shit on all the time around here by Laker fans, but then it's coincidental.
pass1st
11-12-2011, 06:02 PM
Don't see many Laker fans take a knock at Kobe or any other current Lakers.
The ex-Lakers get shit on all the time around here by Laker fans, but then it's coincidental.
You kidding? Pau is getting knocked a lot for being a pussy.
I've knocked on Kobe before, no big deal; he's not part of this thread, though.
Giuseppe
11-12-2011, 06:12 PM
^Once again:::as much as I detest Pass, I have to agree with him 110% on the above materiel.
pass1st
11-12-2011, 07:00 PM
He's still a pussy.
Only hardcore NBA fans watch cartoons, eh Larry?
You kidding? Pau is getting knocked a lot for being a pussy.
I've knocked on Kobe before, no big deal; he's not part of this thread, though.
Don't see any threads started by Laker fan asking who's the biggest failure, Pau or Garnett.
lol denial.
pass1st
11-12-2011, 07:25 PM
Don't see any threads started by Laker fan asking who's the biggest failure, Pau or Garnett.
lol denial.
Why start one if Spur fan beat us to the punch?
Killakobe81
11-13-2011, 01:52 AM
And pics of his 3peat Finals MVP
Laker fan hate for ex-Lakers rivals anything Cleveland can muster for Lebron.
Spur fans follow the careers of ex-Spurs players and wish them well, but Laker fan hates anyone who left LA. Hell even Magic is trashed and he didn't leave.
I dont hate shaq I just wished he would of given us more. sure he won 3 rings ...but he left at least 2 more and plenty of regular season wins on the table ...
As for why SOME (many are still Shaq apologists) Laker fans hate shaq ...
1. He refused to play defense if he did not get enough touches ... "if the big dog doesnt get fed he doesnt guard the house" The Big aristotle
2. His lazy pick n roll defense
3. His petty fight with Kobe
4. his feud with Dr. buss
5. His refusal to have off-season surgery "i get hurt on company time, I will get rehab on company time" - The MDE
I did NOT LIKe any of the above ...but i dont hate him for it. I just despise how he coasted after he rang and won MVP Finals MVP in 2000. and he knows it to ...o hope that is in the book as well.
Nathan89
11-13-2011, 09:45 AM
^ Be happy he carried your overrated "made in espn" player to three titles. Ya'll needed officiating help just to do that.
CubanMustGo
11-13-2011, 09:56 AM
I dont hate shaq I just wished he would of given us more. sure he won 3 rings ...but he left at least 2 more and plenty of regular season wins on the table ...
As for why SOME (many are still Shaq apologists) Laker fans hate shaq ...
1. He refused to play defense if he did not get enough touches ... "if the big dog doesnt get fed he doesnt guard the house" The Big aristotle
2. His lazy pick n roll defense
3. His petty fight with shaq
4. his feud with Dr. buss
5. His refusal to have off-season surgery "i get hurt on company time, I will get rehab on company time" - The MDE
I did NOT LIKe any of the above ...but i dont hate him for it. I just despise how he coasted after he rang and won MVP Finals MVP in 2000. and he knows it to ...o hope that is in the book as well.
Shaq had a petty fight with himself? :lmao
DUNCANownsKOBE
11-13-2011, 10:09 AM
So Lakers fans hate Shaq for the petty fight he had with Kobe when Kobe was the one who antagonized everything and snitched on Shaq?
Classic n!gger/wetback Laker logic.
Giuseppe
11-13-2011, 11:11 AM
So Lakers fans hate Shaq for the petty fight he had with Kobe when Kobe was the one who antagonized everything and snitched on Shaq?
Classic n!gger/wetback Laker logic.
Frankly, I hated Daddy worse afore Kobe retired him at 5-4.
tee, hee.
Giuseppe
11-13-2011, 11:12 AM
Ya'll needed officiating help just to do that.
Only pussies & assholes blame the officiating.
DUNCANownsKOBE
11-13-2011, 11:27 AM
Who do you blame for losing the Vietnam war?
Trill Clinton
11-13-2011, 11:29 AM
I'm going to buy this shit:lol
Giuseppe
11-13-2011, 11:29 AM
"Who do you blame for losing the Vietnam war?"
^Once you've apologized to me we can have a civil discourse. Until then we're strictly angry lovers, satisfying each other's physical needs & hamburger longings.
DUNCANownsKOBE
11-13-2011, 11:31 AM
I'll apologize after you apologize for showing up late and being on n!gger time
Giuseppe
11-13-2011, 11:31 AM
I'm going to buy this shit:lol
He's called Riley everything but a white man in the latest installment, but, that ain't for this Forum's purposes.
tee, hee.
I dont hate shaq I just wished he would of given us more. sure he won 3 rings ...but he left at least 2 more and plenty of regular season wins on the table ...
As for why SOME (many are still Shaq apologists) Laker fans hate shaq ...
1. He refused to play defense if he did not get enough touches ... "if the big dog doesnt get fed he doesnt guard the house" The Big aristotle
2. His lazy pick n roll defense
3. His petty fight with shaq
4. his feud with Dr. buss
5. His refusal to have off-season surgery "i get hurt on company time, I will get rehab on company time" - The MDE
I did NOT LIKe any of the above ...but i dont hate him for it. I just despise how he coasted after he rang and won MVP Finals MVP in 2000. and he knows it to ...o hope that is in the book as well.
Almost every franchise player has moments with teammates and the front office. MJ had his moments as well.
The Shaq hate started after he left LA. While he was pulling the plow, Laker fans were all smiles just as you are for Artest and were for the Pau trade when Pau was pulling harder. If Artest bolts, Laker fan will call him every name in the book and point out the fact that Artest sold his ring and changed his name. The name Metta World Peace will be dragged through the fora like it came from Jasper. Nary a peep about him now though.
Giuseppe
11-13-2011, 11:54 AM
Almost every franchise player has moments with teammates and the front office. MJ had his moments as well.
The Shaq hate started after he left LA. While he was pulling the plow, Laker fans were all smiles just as you are for Artest and were for the Pau trade when Pau was pulling harder. If Artest bolts, Laker fan will call him every name in the book and point out the fact that Artest sold his ring. Nary a peep about him now though.
As you all thought Rodman was cute & quaint when you latched onto him. Then when he quit in the middle of a playoff run & ratted out Robinson he wasn't so cute & quaint anymore.
You mean like that, D?
tee, hee.
Killakobe81
11-13-2011, 01:11 PM
Almost every franchise player has moments with teammates and the front office. MJ had his moments as well.
The Shaq hate started after he left LA. While he was pulling the plow, Laker fans were all smiles just as you are for Artest and were for the Pau trade when Pau was pulling harder. If Artest bolts, Laker fan will call him every name in the book and point out the fact that Artest sold his ring and changed his name. The name Metta World Peace will be dragged through the fora like it came from Jasper. Nary a peep about him now though.
No you are wrong I was IN L.A. at that time. his feud with Kobe which originated WAY BEFORE Colorado, had many Laker fans divided. Many sided with shaq but many more were tired of Shaq's lackadasical attitude. Sure, Kobe is a arrogant prick. But he almost always gives 110% and has maximized his natural gifts. O'neal accomplished a lot but was more natural gifted than Kobe but accomplished less.
As for Pau and Ron. Find me a thread where I trumpeted him as a saviour. In fact, when my boy from L.A. called with the news all excited. I was mehhh. My heart was set on KG. And Pau though skilled was not that. I was also mehh on the artest trade. But glad we made it despite him sucking most of last year...we dont beat the Celts without him.
Yes, most Laker fans are not like Spur fans that want to blindly hold on to players past their prime. Maybe because we KNOW we will get new stars to replace the old ones.
Remember I am a BRuin alumnus preferred Ariza, just wished his agent wasnt a dumbass ...
DUNCANownsKOBE
11-13-2011, 01:19 PM
lol Lakerfans acting like Kobe doesn't have natural talent out the ass
Killakobe81
11-13-2011, 01:23 PM
lol Lakerfans acting like Kobe doesn't have natural talent out the ass
He does, but not gifted like LBJ, young shaq, TMAC or Vince. Kobe's athletic gifts more on par with Young Grant hill or Pippen. Great athletes for sure, but not a "freak" like those guys or young MJ.
DUNCANownsKOBE
11-13-2011, 01:28 PM
Being way smarter than all of those guys is something I consider natural talent.
He does, but not gifted like LBJ, young shaq, TMAC or Vince. Kobe's athletic gifts more on par with Young Grant hill or Pippen. Great athletes for sure, but not a "freak" like those guys or young MJ.
Vince?
VC had athletic gifts perhaps never seen before or since. Lebrons are good, but he's nowhere near as fluid as VC.
Too bad Vince didn't have the heart for it.
As you all thought Rodman was cute & quaint when you latched onto him. Then when he quit in the middle of a playoff run & ratted out Robinson he wasn't so cute & quaint anymore.
You mean like that, D?
tee, hee.
I'm just checkin' assholes and yours was next.
I never had a problem with the worm. He's always been OK in my book.
Odd that you had to go back that far to find a pseudo-example though. Kinda proves my point eh?
Giuseppe
11-13-2011, 10:43 PM
I'm just checkin' assholes and yours was next.
I never had a problem with the worm. He's always been OK in my book.
Odd that you had to go back that far to find a pseudo-example though. Kinda proves my point eh?
There is no statute of limitations on quitting. Your Rodman quit. You're responsible for that.
Your regrets are your own.
nevitt_&_smrek
11-13-2011, 11:38 PM
Nothing new. Shaq likes to talk lots of Smaq. He's never at fault.
There is no statute of limitations on quitting. Your Rodman quit. You're responsible for that.
Your regrets are your own.
There's a statute of limitations on relevance. You've long exceeded it.
Giuseppe
11-14-2011, 07:38 PM
Bend over. I'll give ya some fuckin' relevance.
pass1st
11-14-2011, 09:48 PM
http://i.fanpix.net/images/orig/f/u/fuuj48o7c70a7o7j.jpg
Giuseppe
11-14-2011, 10:11 PM
^His/their best one is "Punch Drunks"....turned into an absolute dynamo upon hearing the tune "Pop goes the weasal" they bring with them to the ring Larry equipped with a violin so he can play it and spur Curly on. Unfortunately Curly sits on it and destroys it. Larry now in panic runs from the arena and up the street in search of a musical instrument. In the meantime Curly is getting the livin' shit beat out of him. Larry comes across a parked car that is playing the tune on it's radio. He climbs in speeds back to the arena and crashes thru the wall and up to ringside. Curly hears it, and makes a miraculous comeback. At times an equally emotional, inspiring entry into the The Three Stooges chronicle.
Stalin
11-14-2011, 10:24 PM
^His/their best one is "Punch Drunks"....turned into an absolute dynamo upon hearing the tune "Pop goes the weasal" they bring with them to the ring Larry equipped with a violin so he can play it and spur Curly on. Unfortunately Curly sits on it and destroys it. Larry now in panic runs from the arena and up the street in search of a musical instrument. In the meantime Curly is getting the livin' shit beat out of him. Larry comes across a parked car that is playing the tune on it's radio. He climbs in speeds back to the arena and crashes thru the wall and up to ringside. Curly hears it, and makes a miraculous comeback. At times an equally emotional, inspiring entry into the The Three Stooges chronicle.
riveting tale, chap
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