shaq's not a jerk

just goes to show that human beings are complicated animals. for all of his obnoxious preening on and off the court, way too many stories come out about the big cactus just like this one for me to really despise the guy. stuff like this is way more important in the grand scheme of things than him falling on joel's face.

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Stupid people are often good people

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

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by hobobob on Mar 28, 2009 8:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

plus it's not tough to be nice in a situation like this

it would prove more if he acted humble and with integrity in a normal situation. Extremes always focus a person and make sure they behave.

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by hobobob on Mar 28, 2009 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shaq can still dominate

9/10 centers in the NBA.

Positive Vibes For Oden

by Air Norv on Mar 28, 2009 9:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

on the court he is a jerk

just like chris paul

Karma

by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 28, 2009 9:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah but that's war time.

I like Shaq. Better to have him on your team then playing against him.

"Every time Troutlaw touches the ball, I pop an anti-anxiety pill."

by DaNoose on Mar 28, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Too bad... :(

He was available at the trade deadline but did not want to be Oden’s mentor.

You pulled the trigger Kevin. Now you & Mr. Allen must do everything possible to help him succeed. A mentor like Ewing or Olajuwon would be a good start. A franchise PG ? Mike Conley? Lets get it done !
Positive Vibes For Oden

by Air Norv on Mar 29, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oden would be a better mentor

I don’t really mind Shaq though.

by tominhawaii on Mar 28, 2009 9:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oden a better mentor...

How so? I’ve never thought that far ahead about Greg. Just curious.

"Every time Troutlaw touches the ball, I pop an anti-anxiety pill."

by DaNoose on Mar 28, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's overcome adversity injury

by tominhawaii on Mar 28, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh I see..to the kid.

I was thinkin basketball mentor. Me=idiot..

Yeah that makes a lot of sense, but it seems Shaq and the kid have known each other for some time.

"Every time Troutlaw touches the ball, I pop an anti-anxiety pill."

by DaNoose on Mar 28, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I was just talking stink for the sake of talking stink and since Oden does the Oregon Mentors thing.

http://oregonmentors.org/teamoden/

by tominhawaii on Mar 28, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've read a few stories of Shaq like this

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.

by levelhed on Mar 28, 2009 9:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It doesn't convince me of anything really

I have always thought it is what you do when under stress that defines you more than anything. When he has time to think he does OK (sometimes) but when he is in the heat of battle he unformly acts like a punk. The way he treats fellow competitors is reprehensible

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by 92wastheyear on Mar 28, 2009 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

I'm humbled.

It’s easy to see athletes as two dimensional cradboard cutouts as opposed as nearly as multidimensional as us bedgers. I will cut Shaq a bit more slack and recognize his large personality and media driven public persona as incomplete representations of who and what he really is.

But I’ll still boo him when he plays us.

Bedge or go home.

by Ojala John on Mar 28, 2009 10:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

cradboard?!!

I need coffee.

Bedge or go home.

by Ojala John on Mar 28, 2009 10:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My take

For years I’ve despised Shaq the NBA player, but really respected Shaquile O’Neal the person. He does plenty of good things off the court and never has bad run-ins w/ the law.

But I can never like him as a player after the complete disrespect he showed Sabonis in his twilight years. This is why I want to see Oden just destroy Shaq now, so he finally gets a taste of his own medicine. Unfortunately Shaq is still like 3 knee reconstructions away from truly knowing what Sabonis went through.

"I don’t have the first clue who he is talking about, because all I worry about is Jerome." – Jerome James, on comments by coach Nate McMillan about Seattle SuperSonics players being selfish.

by Devenex on Mar 28, 2009 11:35 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

I've always liked Shaq. We only hate him because of how much he's dominated us over the years.

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by BR7formvp on Mar 28, 2009 10:34 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

+1

by Air Norv on Mar 29, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't care what fatarse does off the court. I hate him for the crap he has done to Joel Przybilla.

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by LaMarvelous on Mar 28, 2009 11:05 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

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.

I'm on your bandwagon. Eating your nachos.

by Fanboi on Mar 29, 2009 12:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs