Shaq Spray's SVG

[KCattheStripe]

just another reason to hate this guy. I have always hated him since he came into the league. And then it became worse when he called tommy out for not giving him a vote for rookie of the year. Shaq was the worst one of the worst things to happen to the league. Funny that he rips Ewing for stale moves, like he has a variety besides down low dunk or short hook. He tries to sound like hes so great but if the game was called like it should, he would be just another big fool on the court.

THe NBA owes Shaq a medal for keeping the NBA in the public eye post Jordan and pre-Lebron.

[jackson_34]

Can anyone tell me if SVG is actually disliked by his players? He seems very easygoing to me

It also seems like Shaq has beef with Howard aswell? calling his play out.

I think SVG was wrong calling out Shaq for flopping, as Shaq pointed out its part of the game unfortunatly. Shaq has every right to respond to SVG's statement, but it just seemed like a weird over-the-top response.

[TatteredOnMySleeve]

Can anyone tell me if SVG is actually disliked by his players? He seems very easygoing to me

It also seems like Shaq has beef with Howard aswell? calling his play out.

I think SVG was wrong calling out Shaq for flopping, as Shaq pointed out its part of the game unfortunatly. Shaq has every right to respond to SVG's statement, but it just seemed like a weird over-the-top response.

I dont know whether or not his current team likes him or not, judging by their record, they do...but easygoing? SVG isnt easygoing, and shaq calling him the 'master of panic' sounds about right to me

He will wear thin on his team eventually

[moiso]

Far from easygoing.  Van Gundy is actually my favorite coach to watch because he's always fired up and spazzing out.  He's pretty amuzing when he gets going.  Sounds like Shaq is having small fueds with a lot of people lately- Van Gundy, Bosh, Howard, Wade.  Maybe he's upset because he's playing very well and his team isn't going anywhere.

[Bankshot]

i hate kobe (in the sports sense). but there will be two scenarios where i root for him. one is in the olympics.the other is ,hopefully in the 1st round of the playoffs, kobe slamming on shaq's head and letting him know it. i really would like to see kobe eliminate shaq and have some words for him. kobe is already known for being a bad temmate. shaq still has the wool over almost everyone's eyes.

Not me.  I'll be rooting for Shaq in that scenario.  There is no player I hate more than Kobe and it would be grand to see him get knocked out in the first round, especially by Shaq.   Shaq's team will get knocked out in the 2nd round anyway.

[Kwhit10]

i hate kobe (in the sports sense). but there will be two scenarios where i root for him. one is in the olympics.the other is ,hopefully in the 1st round of the playoffs, kobe slamming on shaq's head and letting him know it. i really would like to see kobe eliminate shaq and have some words for him. kobe is already known for being a bad temmate. shaq still has the wool over almost everyone's eyes.

Not me.  I'll be rooting for Shaq in that scenario.  There is no player I hate more than Kobe and it would be grand to see him get knocked out in the first round, especially by Shaq.   Shaq's team will get knocked out in the 2nd round anyway.

Yea I'm rooting for anyone playing against the Lakers.  If i had to side with Shaq or Kobe I'd definitely side with Shaq.

[FLCeltsFan]

i hate kobe (in the sports sense). but there will be two scenarios where i root for him. one is in the olympics.the other is ,hopefully in the 1st round of the playoffs, kobe slamming on shaq's head and letting him know it. i really would like to see kobe eliminate shaq and have some words for him. kobe is already known for being a bad temmate. shaq still has the wool over almost everyone's eyes.

Not me.  I'll be rooting for Shaq in that scenario.  There is no player I hate more than Kobe and it would be grand to see him get knocked out in the first round, especially by Shaq.   Shaq's team will get knocked out in the 2nd round anyway.

TP for Bankshot!  I agree.  There is no player I hate more than Kobe and I could never bring myself to cheer for him.   I would absolutely love to see the Suns knock his ego out of the first round.   

[FLCeltsFan]

i hate kobe (in the sports sense). but there will be two scenarios where i root for him. one is in the olympics.the other is ,hopefully in the 1st round of the playoffs, kobe slamming on shaq's head and letting him know it. i really would like to see kobe eliminate shaq and have some words for him. kobe is already known for being a bad temmate. shaq still has the wool over almost everyone's eyes.

Not me.  I'll be rooting for Shaq in that scenario.  There is no player I hate more than Kobe and it would be grand to see him get knocked out in the first round, especially by Shaq.   Shaq's team will get knocked out in the 2nd round anyway.

Yea I'm rooting for anyone playing against the Lakers.  If i had to side with Shaq or Kobe I'd definitely side with Shaq.

TP for Kwhit10 too.  My two favorite teams are the Celtics and any team playing the Lakers. 

[angryguy77]

just another reason to hate this guy. I have always hated him since he came into the league. And then it became worse when he called tommy out for not giving him a vote for rookie of the year. Shaq was the worst one of the worst things to happen to the league. Funny that he rips Ewing for stale moves, like he has a variety besides down low dunk or short hook. He tries to sound like hes so great but if the game was called like it should, he would be just another big fool on the court.

THe NBA owes Shaq a medal for keeping the NBA in the public eye post Jordan and pre-Lebron.

Thats a little over the top dont you think? Kobe and Wade made a pretty good contribution. The NBA shoved him down our throats from the moment he came into the league without proving a thing first. Then he rips Kobe for not being able to do it on his own, but what did Shaq win before Kobe and Wade? Like I said, he was and is able to get away with murder because the NBA wanted an icon. If the game and stern had more integrity, he would be average at best.

[moiso]

Shaq has been pretty agitated lately.  Minor fueds with Bosh, Van Gundy, Howard, Wade.  Maybe because he's playing well and his team is going nowhere.  And he's probably a bit jealous of the younger guys who have stolen some of his thunder.

[CelticsWhat35]

Shaq has been pretty agitated lately.  Minor fueds with Bosh, Van Gundy, Howard, Wade.  Maybe because he's playing well and his team is going nowhere.  And he's probably a bit jealous of the younger guys who have stolen some of his thunder.

I've found the reason for all of Shaq's agitation.  Today is his 37th birthday.  He is officially in his LATE 30's.  It must be a very depressing time for him.   

[JSD]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYyAeObNdEg


I knew this was coming after hearing SVG's comments...

[cordobes]

He tries to sound like hes so great but if the game was called like it should, he would be just another big fool on the court.

There's some truth to that statement (although not a lot of it). It's kind of ironic to see Shaq complaining how the refs don't protect defenders, especially post defenders, when he benefited from that officiating orientation so much throughout his career - after all, the dislodging rule stopped to be called once Shaq joined the league.

Doesn't make him wrong though.

Then he rips Kobe for not being able to do it on his own, but what did Shaq win before Kobe?

There's a big difference: Shaq was the best player in that team, not Kobe. Bryant was merely his sidekick - even Kobe admitted that. That's why he makes fun of Kobe for not being able "to do it on his own".

[Kwhit10]

I don't really understand why SVG got on his case in the first place.  He got bumped a fell, there wasn't a call.  Shaq got right up and ran back down the court, it was over nothing was heard from that again.  Then SVG opened his mouth.  I'm surprised SVG decided to call out Shaq, when I'm sure he's had other opportunities to call out other notorious floppers...Manu, Varejo, Nocioni, etc.

[KCattheStripe]

just another reason to hate this guy. I have always hated him since he came into the league. And then it became worse when he called tommy out for not giving him a vote for rookie of the year. Shaq was the worst one of the worst things to happen to the league. Funny that he rips Ewing for stale moves, like he has a variety besides down low dunk or short hook. He tries to sound like hes so great but if the game was called like it should, he would be just another big fool on the court.

THe NBA owes Shaq a medal for keeping the NBA in the public eye post Jordan and pre-Lebron.

Thats a little over the top dont you think? Kobe and Wade made a pretty good contribution. The NBA shoved him down our throats from the moment he came into the league without proving a thing first. Then he rips Kobe for not being able to do it on his own, but what did Shaq win before Kobe and Wade? Like I said, he was and is able to get away with murder because the NBA wanted an icon. If the game and stern had more integrity, he would be average at best.

No, I don't think its over the top. Wade? He came out in the same draft class as Lebron so that's no good, and Kobe really came into his own in 2004 and by then we were all allegedly "witnessing" something.

As far as shoving him down our throats without proving anything, there are times when you can tell a player is going to be dominant without playing a minute, Shaq was one example LeBron another. As far as him being forced on us as the post Jordan superstar, he had already been to an NBA finals ( by beating a , albeit, weaker Jordan team) and then went on to win three titles in a row. He is also a huge personality that gave the NBA its face during a major talent dip.

There are "superstars" the NBA tried to force down our throats during the time , VC, Tracy even Jason Kidd and Grant Hill to a certain extent, but Shaq was the guy in the NBA post Jordan and pre-LeBron. SO no, I don't think its overstating it.