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If Shaq Leaves Phoenix, His Reborn Superstar Status Isn't Going to Follow Him
If Shaq Leaves Phoenix, His Reborn Superstar Status Isn't Going to Follow Him
I'm going to break my usual embargo on gossip and hearsay and report this one like someone else -- actually, Mark Heisler of the Los Angeles Times -- did. Here's some rather scandalous news about where, supposedly, Shaquille O'Neal's head is at. In the middle of what most of the world has ...
What Happened?
What Happened?
phoenix.fanster.com — The Suns lost to the Mavs last night 122-117. We are now 5 games out of a... playoff spot with 18 to go. Fans are turning on players, pointing the finger of blame, and have all but given up. Stop and think about this for a minute…Steve Nash, Amare Stoudemire, Shaquille O’Neal, ... (more) What Happened?
Shaq Wilbon, ESPN Sunday Conversation, Video
Shaq Wilbon, ESPN Sunday Conversation, Video
neswsports.com — We all love Shaq. The 2009 NBA All Star game was not too long ago, so you... will not catch me giving Shaq too much grief. Shaq, on the other hand, seems like he is still trying to write the ending of his screenplay where he will ultimately exit stage left. (more) Shaq Wilbon, ESPN Sunday Conversation, Video
Behind the Box Score, where LeBron had it the whole time
Behind the Box Score, where LeBron had it the whole time
sports.yahoo.com — Cleveland 87, Los Angeles Clippers 83   We'll get to LeBron's night in a little bit. To... begin, though, we need to get up on the wrong side of bed, if you know what I mean. Somehow, this game made me dislike the Los Angeles Clippers even ... (more) Behind the Box Score, where LeBron had it the whole time
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Shaq quietly wants out of Phoenix?
Fanster's Suns Community — ... We know they are just rumors right now and it’s just the Sporting Blog and the LA Times insinuating you aren’t happy with us but what is the problem? ...

Shaq quietly wants out of Phoenix?
Fanster.com — ... We know they are just rumors right now and it’s just the Sporting Blog and the LA Times insinuating you aren’t happy with us but what is the problem? ...

If Shaq wants out, this won’t end well
Fanster.com — ... The obvious reaction from the Shaq-hating world is going to be a resounding "I told you it would end bad". The great Bethlehem Shoals took his turn in the Sporting News today and I am sure we will hear from others as well. ...

If Shaq wants out, this won't end well
Bright Side Of The Sun — ... The obvious reaction from the Shaq-hating world is going to be a resounding "I told you it would end bad". The great Bethlehem Shoals took his turn in the Sporting News today and I am sure we will hear from others as well. ...

Friday links
Fanster's Suns Community — ... -Shoals weighs in on Shaq possibly looking to get out of Phoenix.  “…just another glimpse into the mind of the greatest center of our era: He’s used to getting his way, whether it comes to rings or superstar status. Now, in his old age, Shaq’s looking for short cuts to get to the top.” ...

Friday links
Fanster.com — ... -Shoals weighs in on Shaq possibly looking to get out of Phoenix.  “…just another glimpse into the mind of the greatest center of our era: He’s used to getting his way, whether it comes to rings or superstar status. Now, in his old age, Shaq’s looking for short cuts to get to the top.” ...

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