Shaq calls Kobe a clown

[Brankles]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

I can't wait til December 25th... Miami Heat versus Los Angeles Lakers

Marv Albert: Atkins at the point, Kobe slashing to the hoop, past Eddie Jones... rises up...

(WHACK)

Marv: OH MY GOD
Bill Walton: Folks, this is quite possibly the most disturbing picture ever televised

Marv: For those of you listening on the radio, Kobe Bryant was just beheaded by Shaq's forearm while he was driving to the basket. There is Egotism all over the floor from Bryant's bloated, decapitated head. I have never seen anything like this.


Kobe should be considered fortunate he'll only play the Heat twice this year...



Holla

[Brankles]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

I can't wait til December 25th... Miami Heat versus Los Angeles Lakers

Marv Albert: Atkins at the point, Kobe slashing to the hoop, past Eddie Jones... rises up...

(WHACK)

Marv: OH MY GOD
Bill Walton: Folks, this is quite possibly the most disturbing picture ever televised

Marv: For those of you listening on the radio, Kobe Bryant was just beheaded by Shaq's forearm while he was driving to the basket. There is Egotism all over the floor from Bryant's bloated, decapitated head. I have never seen anything like this.


Kobe should be considered fortunate he'll only play the Heat twice this year...



Holla

[Dynasty4Kobe]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

I can't wait til December 25th... Miami Heat versus Los Angeles Lakers



Kobe should be considered fortunate he'll only play the Heat twice this year...



Holla

Shaq should be considered fortunate he'll only play the Lakers twice this year . . .








I don't know why I said that, but anyways, at clublakers.com there's a pretty good X-mas day preview hype video made by LD2K.

[Dynasty4Kobe]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

I can't wait til December 25th... Miami Heat versus Los Angeles Lakers



Kobe should be considered fortunate he'll only play the Heat twice this year...



Holla

Shaq should be considered fortunate he'll only play the Lakers twice this year . . .








I don't know why I said that, but anyways, at clublakers.com there's a pretty good X-mas day preview hype video made by LD2K.

[driddy]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

I can't wait til December 25th... Miami Heat versus Los Angeles Lakers

Marv Albert: Atkins at the point, Kobe slashing to the hoop, past Eddie Jones... rises up...

(WHACK)

Marv: OH MY GOD
Bill Walton: Folks, this is quite possibly the most disturbing picture ever televised

Marv: For those of you listening on the radio, Kobe Bryant was just beheaded by Shaq's forearm while he was driving to the basket. There is Egotism all over the floor from Bryant's bloated, decapitated head. I have never seen anything like this.


Kobe should be considered fortunate he'll only play the Heat twice this year...



Holla

Lol, that would require Shaq to be in position to make that play. How many times has shaq delivered a hard defensive foul? The only person who will pay for this is Vlade while Shaq is on offense. You just might see Kobe dunk it on Shaq late in the game for these comments instead of the above scenario.

This article truly puts things in a different light. You'd think grown men could act like it instead of having to be pandered too by a coaching staff. Oh well, I'm glad we got the championships in spite of all of this. And Dr. Buss making this decision makes much more sense with this kind of information in how Phil was show the door.

It's hilarious that Kobe got the last laugh as far as "stroke" goes. No interviews, no bragging just every element that didn't get along with him shown the door, all while he was deciding which team to sign with. Cant wait til the season starts.

[driddy]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

I can't wait til December 25th... Miami Heat versus Los Angeles Lakers

Marv Albert: Atkins at the point, Kobe slashing to the hoop, past Eddie Jones... rises up...

(WHACK)

Marv: OH MY GOD
Bill Walton: Folks, this is quite possibly the most disturbing picture ever televised

Marv: For those of you listening on the radio, Kobe Bryant was just beheaded by Shaq's forearm while he was driving to the basket. There is Egotism all over the floor from Bryant's bloated, decapitated head. I have never seen anything like this.


Kobe should be considered fortunate he'll only play the Heat twice this year...



Holla

Lol, that would require Shaq to be in position to make that play. How many times has shaq delivered a hard defensive foul? The only person who will pay for this is Vlade while Shaq is on offense. You just might see Kobe dunk it on Shaq late in the game for these comments instead of the above scenario.

This article truly puts things in a different light. You'd think grown men could act like it instead of having to be pandered too by a coaching staff. Oh well, I'm glad we got the championships in spite of all of this. And Dr. Buss making this decision makes much more sense with this kind of information in how Phil was show the door.

It's hilarious that Kobe got the last laugh as far as "stroke" goes. No interviews, no bragging just every element that didn't get along with him shown the door, all while he was deciding which team to sign with. Cant wait til the season starts.

[iromerliciousi]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

Lol, that would require Shaq to be in position to make that play. How many times has shaq delivered a hard defensive foul? The only person who will pay for this is Vlade while Shaq is on offense. You just might see Kobe dunk it on Shaq late in the game for these comments instead of the above scenario.

This article truly puts things in a different light. You'd think grown men could act like it instead of having to be pandered too by a coaching staff. Oh well, I'm glad we got the championships in spite of all of this. And Dr. Buss making this decision makes much more sense with this kind of information in how Phil was show the door.

It's hilarious that Kobe got the last laugh as far as "stroke" goes. No interviews, no bragging just every element that didn't get along with him shown the door, all while he was deciding which team to sign with. Cant wait til the season starts.

Agree 100 percent with you, Shaq flat out lied when Jon Ireland asked him why did he chose to lose weight now? Shaq's reply: Because ehh Phil never told me to, Phil always wanted me to be the big aristotle. With that being said, Shaq is doing everything he can to hide his embarassment of being shown out the door in LA, even if it means doing an interview every week or coming out with a free-style. Shaq's welcome in Laker-Land was wayy over-due, ever since the 3rd championship.*

[iromerliciousi]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

Lol, that would require Shaq to be in position to make that play. How many times has shaq delivered a hard defensive foul? The only person who will pay for this is Vlade while Shaq is on offense. You just might see Kobe dunk it on Shaq late in the game for these comments instead of the above scenario.

This article truly puts things in a different light. You'd think grown men could act like it instead of having to be pandered too by a coaching staff. Oh well, I'm glad we got the championships in spite of all of this. And Dr. Buss making this decision makes much more sense with this kind of information in how Phil was show the door.

It's hilarious that Kobe got the last laugh as far as "stroke" goes. No interviews, no bragging just every element that didn't get along with him shown the door, all while he was deciding which team to sign with. Cant wait til the season starts.

Agree 100 percent with you, Shaq flat out lied when Jon Ireland asked him why did he chose to lose weight now? Shaq's reply: Because ehh Phil never told me to, Phil always wanted me to be the big aristotle. With that being said, Shaq is doing everything he can to hide his embarassment of being shown out the door in LA, even if it means doing an interview every week or coming out with a free-style. Shaq's welcome in Laker-Land was wayy over-due, ever since the 3rd championship.*

[jordan0386]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

Leaner Shaq shows failures of the past
By Rick Barry | Special To The Examiner
Published on Wednesday, October 27, 2004

LOSING WEIGHT IS NOT EASY. IT TAKES tremendous discipline, determination and dedication. It requires motivation and commitment to a goal. It takes a lifestyle change, usually involving eating less and exercising more.

Many Americans decide to diet if they are planning a luxury cruise or a warm weather beach vacation. Even Shaquille O'Neal realized the importance of shedding those unwanted pounds before heading south.

O'Neal has been getting raves from basketball commentators for having lost more than 30 pounds during the offseason. He showed up at training camp in shape and with the promise to deliver success to his new team, the Miami Heat. I'm not one of those individuals gushing with praise. On the contrary, I believe his sudden reduction in bulk and new-found commitment to winning is a true indication of his past failure to dedicate himself to his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dr. Jerry Buss, the owner of the Lakers, made the correct decision when he chose to trade Shaq. Oh, I know it killed his chances to win another title in the foreseeable future, but he made his decision on principle, not winning. In this case, he had a star player with a near $30 million deal, who was upset that his contract wasn't being extended. I guess the Diesel felt that winning the previous championships entitled him to at least another $60 million guaranteed dollars.

Hey, wake up to reality. In sports, it's not about what you have done in the past that determines your next contract's value. It's what you currently bring to the table and the potential you have for future success that determines your worth.

And so it should be.

Shaq, with his negative actions and words, did more to cause concern than he did to endear himself to the owner.

Check it out. He gets an operation on his foot late in the summer of 2002. He could have had it done right after the playoffs ended. The result was he missed all of training camp and part of that season. Then, in 2003, when he does show up on time to training camp, he's overweight. Why didn't he lose those 30 pounds when he was with the Lakers?

I'm well aware that, more than likely, Shaq will lead the Heat to the playoffs and possibly to the NBA Finals. However, my hat goes off to Dr. Buss for sending out a strong message. He obviously puts more credence in having a player on his team who's dedicated and committed at all times -- not just when he feels like it.

Too bad more owners don't think this way.shape and with the promise to deliver success to his new team, the Miami Heat. I'm not one of those individuals gushing with praise. On the contrary, I believe his sudden reduction in bulk and new-found commitment to winning is a true indication of his past failure to dedicate himself to his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dr. Jerry Buss, the owner of the Lakers, made the correct decision when he chose to trade Shaq. Oh, I know it killed his chances to win another title in the foreseeable future, but he made his decision on principle, not winning. In this case, he had a star player with a near $30 million deal, who was upset that his contract wasn't being extended. I guess the Diesel felt that winning the previous championships entitled him to at least another $60 million guaranteed dollars.

Hey, wake up to reality. In sports, it's not about what you have done in the past that determines your next contract's value. It's what you currently bring to the table and the potential you have for future success that determines your worth.

And so it should be.

Shaq, with his negative actions and words, did more to cause concern than he did to endear himself to the owner.

Check it out. He gets an operation on his foot late in the summer of 2002. He could have had it done right after the playoffs ended. The result was he missed all of training camp and part of that season. Then, in 2003, when he does show up on time to training camp, he's overweight. Why didn't he lose those 30 pounds when he was with the Lakers?

I'm well aware that, more than likely, Shaq will lead the Heat to the playoffs and possibly to the NBA Finals. However, my hat goes off to Dr. Buss for sending out a strong message. He obviously puts more credence in having a player on his team who's dedicated and committed at all times -- not just when he feels like it.

Too bad more owners don't think this way.

[jordan0386]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

Leaner Shaq shows failures of the past
By Rick Barry | Special To The Examiner
Published on Wednesday, October 27, 2004

LOSING WEIGHT IS NOT EASY. IT TAKES tremendous discipline, determination and dedication. It requires motivation and commitment to a goal. It takes a lifestyle change, usually involving eating less and exercising more.

Many Americans decide to diet if they are planning a luxury cruise or a warm weather beach vacation. Even Shaquille O'Neal realized the importance of shedding those unwanted pounds before heading south.

O'Neal has been getting raves from basketball commentators for having lost more than 30 pounds during the offseason. He showed up at training camp in shape and with the promise to deliver success to his new team, the Miami Heat. I'm not one of those individuals gushing with praise. On the contrary, I believe his sudden reduction in bulk and new-found commitment to winning is a true indication of his past failure to dedicate himself to his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dr. Jerry Buss, the owner of the Lakers, made the correct decision when he chose to trade Shaq. Oh, I know it killed his chances to win another title in the foreseeable future, but he made his decision on principle, not winning. In this case, he had a star player with a near $30 million deal, who was upset that his contract wasn't being extended. I guess the Diesel felt that winning the previous championships entitled him to at least another $60 million guaranteed dollars.

Hey, wake up to reality. In sports, it's not about what you have done in the past that determines your next contract's value. It's what you currently bring to the table and the potential you have for future success that determines your worth.

And so it should be.

Shaq, with his negative actions and words, did more to cause concern than he did to endear himself to the owner.

Check it out. He gets an operation on his foot late in the summer of 2002. He could have had it done right after the playoffs ended. The result was he missed all of training camp and part of that season. Then, in 2003, when he does show up on time to training camp, he's overweight. Why didn't he lose those 30 pounds when he was with the Lakers?

I'm well aware that, more than likely, Shaq will lead the Heat to the playoffs and possibly to the NBA Finals. However, my hat goes off to Dr. Buss for sending out a strong message. He obviously puts more credence in having a player on his team who's dedicated and committed at all times -- not just when he feels like it.

Too bad more owners don't think this way.shape and with the promise to deliver success to his new team, the Miami Heat. I'm not one of those individuals gushing with praise. On the contrary, I believe his sudden reduction in bulk and new-found commitment to winning is a true indication of his past failure to dedicate himself to his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dr. Jerry Buss, the owner of the Lakers, made the correct decision when he chose to trade Shaq. Oh, I know it killed his chances to win another title in the foreseeable future, but he made his decision on principle, not winning. In this case, he had a star player with a near $30 million deal, who was upset that his contract wasn't being extended. I guess the Diesel felt that winning the previous championships entitled him to at least another $60 million guaranteed dollars.

Hey, wake up to reality. In sports, it's not about what you have done in the past that determines your next contract's value. It's what you currently bring to the table and the potential you have for future success that determines your worth.

And so it should be.

Shaq, with his negative actions and words, did more to cause concern than he did to endear himself to the owner.

Check it out. He gets an operation on his foot late in the summer of 2002. He could have had it done right after the playoffs ended. The result was he missed all of training camp and part of that season. Then, in 2003, when he does show up on time to training camp, he's overweight. Why didn't he lose those 30 pounds when he was with the Lakers?

I'm well aware that, more than likely, Shaq will lead the Heat to the playoffs and possibly to the NBA Finals. However, my hat goes off to Dr. Buss for sending out a strong message. He obviously puts more credence in having a player on his team who's dedicated and committed at all times -- not just when he feels like it.

Too bad more owners don't think this way.

[driddy]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

Period. It's amusing how so many are giving him a pass when what he did is the biggest no no in all of sports. I can't remember the last superstar athlete who got fat, asked for the majority of the salary cap, demanded a trade, and then got into shape.

[driddy]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

Period. It's amusing how so many are giving him a pass when what he did is the biggest no no in all of sports. I can't remember the last superstar athlete who got fat, asked for the majority of the salary cap, demanded a trade, and then got into shape.

[Mofasa]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

I would always say this: If shaq had the drive and determination of Kobe ,
1) he would still be a Laker
2) They would have about 6 rings if not more.
3) He would be the G.O.A.T
4) KOBE WOULD GLADLY BE HIS SIDEKICK

Kobe wanted to be the man because shaq didn't work for it, he just got fat and lazy.

Personally a think shaq got bored in LA and was just doing enough to get by, while even after they won the championship kobe worked on his game whole summer and came back ready to do it all over agian. Imagine he waited till the end of the summer to do the surgery...then when the Lakers didn't win the ring that year he wanted to blame his team mates..

Thank god Dr. Buss traded him, cause he would have only played about 2 more years, now atleast we got something in return.

It would be interesting to see who gets along with there new team mates better
KB or Shaq.

[Mofasa]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

I would always say this: If shaq had the drive and determination of Kobe ,
1) he would still be a Laker
2) They would have about 6 rings if not more.
3) He would be the G.O.A.T
4) KOBE WOULD GLADLY BE HIS SIDEKICK

Kobe wanted to be the man because shaq didn't work for it, he just got fat and lazy.

Personally a think shaq got bored in LA and was just doing enough to get by, while even after they won the championship kobe worked on his game whole summer and came back ready to do it all over agian. Imagine he waited till the end of the summer to do the surgery...then when the Lakers didn't win the ring that year he wanted to blame his team mates..

Thank god Dr. Buss traded him, cause he would have only played about 2 more years, now atleast we got something in return.

It would be interesting to see who gets along with there new team mates better
KB or Shaq.

[Gilateen]

Re: Shaq calls Kobe a clown

Leaner Shaq shows failures of the past
By Rick Barry | Special To The Examiner
Published on Wednesday, October 27, 2004

LOSING WEIGHT IS NOT EASY. IT TAKES tremendous discipline, determination and dedication. It requires motivation and commitment to a goal. It takes a lifestyle change, usually involving eating less and exercising more.

Many Americans decide to diet if they are planning a luxury cruise or a warm weather beach vacation. Even Shaquille O'Neal realized the importance of shedding those unwanted pounds before heading south.

O'Neal has been getting raves from basketball commentators for having lost more than 30 pounds during the offseason. He showed up at training camp in shape and with the promise to deliver success to his new team, the Miami Heat. I'm not one of those individuals gushing with praise. On the contrary, I believe his sudden reduction in bulk and new-found commitment to winning is a true indication of his past failure to dedicate himself to his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dr. Jerry Buss, the owner of the Lakers, made the correct decision when he chose to trade Shaq. Oh, I know it killed his chances to win another title in the foreseeable future, but he made his decision on principle, not winning. In this case, he had a star player with a near $30 million deal, who was upset that his contract wasn't being extended. I guess the Diesel felt that winning the previous championships entitled him to at least another $60 million guaranteed dollars.

Hey, wake up to reality. In sports, it's not about what you have done in the past that determines your next contract's value. It's what you currently bring to the table and the potential you have for future success that determines your worth.

And so it should be.

Shaq, with his negative actions and words, did more to cause concern than he did to endear himself to the owner.

Check it out. He gets an operation on his foot late in the summer of 2002. He could have had it done right after the playoffs ended. The result was he missed all of training camp and part of that season. Then, in 2003, when he does show up on time to training camp, he's overweight. Why didn't he lose those 30 pounds when he was with the Lakers?

I'm well aware that, more than likely, Shaq will lead the Heat to the playoffs and possibly to the NBA Finals. However, my hat goes off to Dr. Buss for sending out a strong message. He obviously puts more credence in having a player on his team who's dedicated and committed at all times -- not just when he feels like it.

Too bad more owners don't think this way.shape and with the promise to deliver success to his new team, the Miami Heat. I'm not one of those individuals gushing with praise. On the contrary, I believe his sudden reduction in bulk and new-found commitment to winning is a true indication of his past failure to dedicate himself to his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dr. Jerry Buss, the owner of the Lakers, made the correct decision when he chose to trade Shaq. Oh, I know it killed his chances to win another title in the foreseeable future, but he made his decision on principle, not winning. In this case, he had a star player with a near $30 million deal, who was upset that his contract wasn't being extended. I guess the Diesel felt that winning the previous championships entitled him to at least another $60 million guaranteed dollars.

Hey, wake up to reality. In sports, it's not about what you have done in the past that determines your next contract's value. It's what you currently bring to the table and the potential you have for future success that determines your worth.

And so it should be.

Shaq, with his negative actions and words, did more to cause concern than he did to endear himself to the owner.

Check it out. He gets an operation on his foot late in the summer of 2002. He could have had it done right after the playoffs ended. The result was he missed all of training camp and part of that season. Then, in 2003, when he does show up on time to training camp, he's overweight. Why didn't he lose those 30 pounds when he was with the Lakers?

I'm well aware that, more than likely, Shaq will lead the Heat to the playoffs and possibly to the NBA Finals. However, my hat goes off to Dr. Buss for sending out a strong message. He obviously puts more credence in having a player on his team who's dedicated and committed at all times -- not just when he feels like it.

Too bad more owners don't think this way.

i read it twice but it seems like i read it 4x