it’s just that it’s easier to notice stupidity.

9/10 centers in the NBA.

He’s no more a jerk than any other NBA player. You can view his goofy antics as stupid all you want, but that’s what the media wants from him.

As much punishment as Shaq dishes out to defenders around the league I’ve never seen anyone mauled as much – and he seldom complains. I have a lot of respect for his game and personality despite his years as a Laker. The Big Aristotle is one of a kind.

I used to love Shaq. I was born near LSU and grew up to be obsessed with the be guy. I had hats, jerseys, rap albums, biographies, still have his college card floating around somewhere. He’s an incredible player that does tons for communities.

Nowadays I pretty much view him with disgust. The way he talks about people, his lack of self control, selfishness, the list is long. Yes he does many good things, but the way I see it, when you make 20+million a year it’s not hard to throw some cash around or donate a little time. He does good when it suits him, and he thinks highly of himself for it.

I would be much more impressed if he actually dedicated himself to being a role model controlling himself in public, and setting a good example ALL the time. How about swallowing a little pride now and then and NOT insulting someone, how about not flying off the handle when someone else gets the spotlight for a little bit, how about not throwing the ball in someone’s face (and then bragging about it, and then changing your statement when the reporter points out you could be fined). Maybe I come across as a little harsh, but I was one of those kids looking up to him, and I have been let down. Being a good guy when it suits you is no role model to me. Impersonating a good man is worse than just admitting you’re a dbag in my opinion.