Forgiving a Laker

[BudweiserCeltic]

Since Shaq came into the league, he has always been one of my least favorite players which culminated with him going to the Lakers and winning multiple championships.

I hated his style of play and how he was officiated. Hated all the crap he has talked throughout the years, etc., etc. But most importantly he disgraced himself by wearing purple and gold which is unforgivable.

But for the first time in all my life, I'm going to forgive Shaq for being a Laker and am currently glad that he's currently with us. I know he hasn't given us so far in the playoffs what we wanted him to give us due to injuries, but after seeing him last night and how awful he seemed health wise, yet trying to help us win, then I don't know how I could feel any ill will towards him.

So, Shaq I forgive you thanks for being here.

I decided to post this now since I don't want this "forgiveness" to be conditional on us winning a championship, though it would be awesome if he helped us do so.

Anyone else here with me? Have you ever forgiving someone for being a Laker?

[mc34]

Ever since he left the Lakers I've liked him, no joke. Always thought he was funny and I even liked some of his old music.

This isn't so much forgiving, but man, I *almost* felt bad for Kobe during the game today. Everyone else on his team quit on him AND Phil

[Celticsfan336]

Shaq is the ONLY Laker ive liked. Robert Horry too.

But Shaq has always been funny and entertaining beyond words.

If anyone on the current Lakers team put on the green, theyd have to REAAAAAAALLYYYY impress me for me to give them the benefit of the doubt.

[Q_FBE]

On a side note, I forgive Bill Waltons boy Luke for missing a three pointer in the last minute to cut the deficit to 33 points. But the final deficit worked out to 36 which is Shaquilles number. So Astrologically wise, that is something for the Celtics to draw upon. Maybe Shaq will be helpful to us in this playoff campaign.

[SHAQATTACK]

I 've always liked to see Shaq play. I was devistated when he sined with LA and the HEAT. 

Maybe its Pat Riley, everywhere he goes its discusting type of basketball,  now he is hiding his "DRACULA" look and personallity behind the boyish /sweet looks of Spo.

AS long as Riley is involved I won't like it , no matter where he goes.

I'm sure he and NY will try and lure that hated Phil Jackson to their teams. 

I hope Phil just ...GOES AWAY ....and stays anywhere but the NBA

[GreenFaith1819]

I've always liked Rick Fox's game. It would've been interesting to see Boston have more players to be competitive back when we drafted him. He was always a hard-nosed defender who could hit the three.

I must agree with the Shaq reference, too.

[BudweiserCeltic]

I've always liked Rick Fox's game. It would've been interesting to see Boston have more players to be competitive back when we drafted him. He was always a hard-nosed defender who could hit the three.

I must agree with the Shaq reference, too.

Rick Fox? Seriously? One of the worst Celtics ever. A complete jackass.

[GreenFaith1819]

I've always liked Rick Fox's game. It would've been interesting to see Boston have more players to be competitive back when we drafted him. He was always a hard-nosed defender who could hit the three.

I must agree with the Shaq reference, too.

Rick Fox? Seriously? One of the worst Celtics ever. A complete jackass.

Wha? I don't remember him as such.

I'll admit - the Celtics were painful for me to watch when he played for them, but I don't remember Fox as being an idiot.

[BudweiserCeltic]

I've always liked Rick Fox's game. It would've been interesting to see Boston have more players to be competitive back when we drafted him. He was always a hard-nosed defender who could hit the three.

I must agree with the Shaq reference, too.

Rick Fox? Seriously? One of the worst Celtics ever. A complete jackass.

Wha? I don't remember him as such.

I'll admit - the Celtics were painful for me to watch when he played for them, but I don't remember Fox as being an idiot.

I remember booing him when he broke Bird's records. I hated him even as a Celtic.

[KCattheStripe]

I've always had love for the Diesel.

[GreenFaith1819]

I've always liked Rick Fox's game. It would've been interesting to see Boston have more players to be competitive back when we drafted him. He was always a hard-nosed defender who could hit the three.

I must agree with the Shaq reference, too.

Rick Fox? Seriously? One of the worst Celtics ever. A complete jackass.

Wha? I don't remember him as such.

I'll admit - the Celtics were painful for me to watch when he played for them, but I don't remember Fox as being an idiot.

I remember booing him when he broke Bird's records. I hated him even as a Celtic.

I'm not up to speed on all of Boston's history - what record of Larry's did he break?

He really booed? Didn't know that.

[Mazingerz]

I can still remember Shaq's team-up with Penny Hardaway, dennis scott, anderson during their title run with Magic. Shaq's been okay, he is the one person that Dwight Howard is trying to be.

[OsirusCeltics]

I'm tellin you, as soon as Shaq took off that purple and gold jersey and got traded, I have loved him

Great personality, and always would give the clothes off his back if you needed him. He had his faults, but never backed away criticizing himself. Very underrated intelligence on and off the court. When he was a "statue", that was awesome too. Its about time he became a Celtic

I never knew that when he was a Laker. That jersey really blinds people man

[BudweiserCeltic]

I've always liked Rick Fox's game. It would've been interesting to see Boston have more players to be competitive back when we drafted him. He was always a hard-nosed defender who could hit the three.

I must agree with the Shaq reference, too.

Rick Fox? Seriously? One of the worst Celtics ever. A complete jackass.

Wha? I don't remember him as such.

I'll admit - the Celtics were painful for me to watch when he played for them, but I don't remember Fox as being an idiot.

I remember booing him when he broke Bird's records. I hated him even as a Celtic.

I'm not up to speed on all of Boston's history - what record of Larry's did he break?

He really booed? Didn't know that.

Steals record if I remember correctly.

[GreenFaith1819]

I've always liked Rick Fox's game. It would've been interesting to see Boston have more players to be competitive back when we drafted him. He was always a hard-nosed defender who could hit the three.

I must agree with the Shaq reference, too.

Rick Fox? Seriously? One of the worst Celtics ever. A complete jackass.

Wha? I don't remember him as such.

I'll admit - the Celtics were painful for me to watch when he played for them, but I don't remember Fox as being an idiot.

I remember booing him when he broke Bird's records. I hated him even as a Celtic.

I'm not up to speed on all of Boston's history - what record of Larry's did he break?

He really booed? Didn't know that.

Steals record if I remember correctly.

Thanks (TP) didn't know that.

Well, he does good interviews, at least now. Him, Chris Webber, and our own Kevin McHale did a nice discussion on NBATV about Bill Russell with the CNN Correspondent (Lord forgive I cannot remember the gentleman's name).

Rick Fox spoke very well of Bill Russell during that interview.