OT: Shaq Retiring

[chris_in_pdx]

Can't say I'm sad.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

meh, hes a shadow of his former self, when he was young he was unreal

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[SlyPokerDog]

HOF career. One of the greatest centers of all time.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

HOF career. One of the greatest centers of all time.

Tarnished his legacy later in his career when his abilities dwindled but his ego didn't. Basically called anyone who pointed out the obvious that he wasn't the player that he used to be a jealous bitch and threatened them. Real big man there. Never really enjoyed his attitude towards the game either, always considered himself bigger than it. Then again, he seems to have pushed that trend of pompous, selfish, inflated-ego superstars to the mainstream. Way to leave the game better than you found it, Shaq. Enjoy your HOF ceremony.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Shaq actually used to be my favorite player in the league when he was on the Magic. Then turned into my most hated by joining the L*kers.

So...in summary, fucq shaq.

 

[B-Roy]

Tarnished his legacy later in his career when his abilities dwindled but his ego didn't. Basically called anyone who pointed out the obvious that he wasn't the player that he used to be a jealous bitch and threatened them. Real big man there. Never really enjoyed his attitude towards the game either, always considered himself bigger than it. Then again, he seems to have pushed that trend of pompous, selfish, inflated-ego superstars to the mainstream. Way to leave the game better than you found it, Shaq. Enjoy your HOF ceremony.

No one is going to remember this 20 years from now.

He'll still be remembered as one of the most dominant players ever.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

Hmmm, I enjoyed him with the exception of his playing time in LA, when he went there, I knew the Blazers were screwed.

Most memorable game involved him Playing aginst Jermain O, and JO was getting under Shaqs skin..hehe

 

[maxiep]

The Wilt Chamberlain of his generation. No one has physically dominated his opposition like Shaq since Wilt. Of course the refs let that ass bump clearing move go which made all the difference.

I'd like to see GO given the latitude of Shaq by the refs.

 

[Wheels]

No one is going to remember this 20 years from now.

He'll still be remembered as one of the most dominant players ever.

hell I dont even remember his present form now, let alone 20 years from now. Scary how dominant he was

 

[chris_in_pdx]

I'd like to see GO given the latitude of Shaq by the refs.

Never happen, even if GO becomes the player we all hope he will be.

 

[PapaG]

Hmmm, I enjoyed him with the exception of his playing time in LA, when he went there, I knew the Blazers were screwed.

Most memorable game involved him Playing aginst Jermain O, and JO was getting under Shaqs skin..hehe

I was at that game sitting under one of the baskets. Shaq got tossed from the game. It was awesome.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

anyone have a link to video of that jo game?

 

[BlayZa]

shaq was a beast in orlando - his leaguewide popularity has never been higher than at that point in his career. total domination all over the court and was a very very exciting player to watch. the laker shift sorta made him hated by everyone but those magic years were amazing.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

anyone have a link to video of that jo game?

I can send you a link of A jo game......

 

[Sedatedfork]

I will always remember Shaq and that bush league move where he "fell" onto Joel Przybilla. You can't tell me that was accidental. I lost all respect for Shaq that day. Best memory of Shaq was when he took down the entire basketball support. Was that against Phoenix? It's too bad that Shaq went to LA. He was definitely a fan fave when he was in Orlando. Then he went to LA and his head ala the Grinch grew three sizes that day.

 

[maxiep]

My L*ker hatred for him was eased just a bit by his "K*be, how's my ass taste?" rap, but only just a bit. Fuck, he owned us.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

I can send you a link of A jo game......

is that some secret tranny porn innuendo?

if so, by all means please do!

 

[3RA1N1AC]

My L*ker hatred for him was eased just a bit by his "K*be, how's my ass taste?" rap, but only just a bit. Fuck, he owned us.

he really did, i remember feeling sabonis's frustration during the playoffs that year, it was sooooo fucking fucked

 

[KingSpeed]

Shaq got fouled every time he made a move and he still dominated like no player I've ever seen.

 

[Rhal]

Shaq got fouled every time he made a move and he still dominated like no player I've ever seen.

He got fouled and fouled someone on pretty much every move.

 

[julius]

The Wilt Chamberlain of his generation. No one has physically dominated his opposition like Shaq since Wilt. Of course the refs let that ass bump clearing move go which made all the difference.

I'd like to see GO given the latitude of Shaq by the refs.

I'd like to see Greg have half the career Shaq did.

 

[illmatic99]

aldridge_12

Never thought I would see the day @SHAQ would retire from the game! He will be missed! Hopefully I can have a career half as good as his!

 

[3RA1N1AC]

shaq made $292,198,327 in his career, not bad...not A ROD money, but decent

 

[Run BJM]

shaq made $292,198,327 in his career, not bad...not A ROD money, but decent

Apparently he never touched any of his money made on NBA contracts. Put it all in the bank or invested it and lived off of endorsement money.

Hes actually a pretty interesting guy. About to get his PhD. Been training in MMA since 2000 according to Wiki and I'm interested to see whether the Shaq-Hong Man Choi fight actually happens. They seemed mutually interested and seems like a good charity type event.

Tarnished his legacy later in his career when his abilities dwindled but his ego didn't. Basically called anyone who pointed out the obvious that he wasn't the player that he used to be a jealous bitch and threatened them. Real big man there. Never really enjoyed his attitude towards the game either, always considered himself bigger than it. Then again, he seems to have pushed that trend of pompous, selfish, inflated-ego superstars to the mainstream. Way to leave the game better than you found it, Shaq. Enjoy your HOF ceremony.

I never recalled him being too much in denial about his decline. These are pro-athletes after all. Doesn't help to be timid and not believe in yourself. He seemed perfectly fine in Phoenix when they told him to just rebound and be a presence in the middle. Same thing in Cleveland and Boston. I only agree that I didn't like his attitude toward the game in that IMO he didn't work as hard as he could have to be better than he was. He was content with being in bad shape for a lot of his prime years and I don't think he was very invested in playing defense. I've also been suspect of the excuses made for his poor FT shooting and lack of developing more offensive skills (though maybe him developing a jumpshot would have been worse for his career).

 

[julius]

getting his PHD my ass.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Apparently he never touched any of his money made on NBA contracts. Put it all in the bank or invested it and lived off of endorsement money.

interesting, because some of the financials that came out in the divorce proceedings were insane

 

[Run BJM]

interesting, because some of the financials that came out in the divorce proceedings were insane

Insanely a lot? Or little? I would imagine his endorsement money dwarfs what he made in the NBA but I don't really know. Maybe going with Shaq brand discount shoes instead of a Nike or Jordan deal cost him a lot? Still respectable that he wanted to put out a shoe people can afford.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

http://www.bnvillage.co.uk/entertainment-village/97281-shaqa-monthly-budget-exposed.html

While the affidavit shows O'Neal makes a huge amount of money, $1.8 million in monthly salary, publicity contracts and returns on investments, his routine expenses total $875,015 - a month.

Among them: $156,116 in mortgages on three homes (including his $20 million mansion on Miami Beach's Star Island), plus $31,299 in homeowners insurance; $3,345 in phone bills; $1,610 in lawn and pool maintenance; $12,775 for food; $10,065 in electricity, $1,495 for cable TV; $5,000 in car payments (for three cars - he owns at least twice as many); $24,300 in gas; $6,730 in dry cleaning; $17,220 in clothing; $2,305 for pets and $110,505 for vacations.

Child care sets Shaq back $26,500 a month. He and Shaunie have four children, and each has a child from a previous relationship. By the way, he pays $10,000 a month in temporary child support and another 10 grand in alimony.

lol at 24k a month for gas?

 

[Run BJM]

I'm sure hes paying a lot of people's ways. Pretty sure hes got at least a couple more kids floating around in the world lol.

 

[julius]

fuck on a fuck stick, he doles out a lot of money.