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azcentral.com - 11/20/2008
Shaq disputes his Lakers interview
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In a convoluted storyline layered with meanings lost in translation, Suns center Shaquille O'Neal is denying an interview that he probably didn't need to deny. From a transcript run Friday on a Sacramento Bee blog, O'Neal's comments were pulled and translated in Los Angeles and then nationally ...
Phil Jackson Is An Evil Genius
deuceofdavenport.com - 11/18/2008
Phil Jackson Is An Evil Genius
— deuceofdavenport.com — So let me get this straight because I'm a bit confused. Shaq never had any problems with... Kobe. That whole feud was made up like a wrestling feud. According to him, Phil is the Vince McMahon of the NBA . "I think it was all designed by Phil," he said. "Because, if you think about it, Phil ... (more) Phil Jackson Is An Evil Genius

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Post Lakers loss pre-bedtime thoughts
blogabull.com - 11/19/2008
Post Lakers loss pre-bedtime thoughts
— blogabull.com — Considering how outgunned the Bulls are against a team like the Lakers, especially in the frontcourt, the... first half was an admirable effort. Gordon was cold all night, but was at least still attacking the rim. Rose tried to pull them back with ... (more) Post Lakers loss pre-bedtime thoughts

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Lakers trouble behind the scenes
ocregister.com - 11/19/2008
Lakers trouble behind the scenes
— ocregister.com — Ding column: Ariza, Vujacic in the midst of a rift that bubbled up against Chicago.... (more) Lakers trouble behind the scenes

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Ball Don't Lie:  Suicide lines: Upset Hughes, Daniels' D, Shaq denies comments ...

SLAM Online:  Worthy of Your Attention

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Suicide lines: Upset Hughes, Daniels' D, Shaq denies comments ...
Ball Don't Lie — ... he struggled defensively if he focused too much on offense. That hasn't been a concern this season. Marquis Daniels is guarding the opponent's best perimeter player at the start of each game, which means Granger doesn't have to exert as much energy on both ends of the court. 'It definitely helps a lot,' Granger said. 'I don't get tired as much as I used to. It's a hard job chasing those guys around. I still end up defending them at some point in the game.'" Paul Coro, Arizona Republic: "In a convoluted storyline layered with meanings ...

Worthy of Your Attention
SLAM Online — ... Shaquille O’Neal was forced to clarify remarks (made in the preseason) about him potentially returning to the Lakers when he becomes a free agent in 2010. Wouldn’t that be something? ...

Suns, Suns, Suns: Here it comes
Lakers Blog — ... ... until informed the article quoting him was written by trusted writer buddy Scott-Howard Cooper of the Sacramento Bee, and if that's the case, well, maybe he did say it . In fairness to Shaq, it is difficult to keep track of every statement that ever left your mouth- much less their validity- when that yap never stops running. Maybe ...

Shaq Has Nothing but Love for Phil Jackson
FanHouse — ... Shaq denied ever making those statements, and it turns out the interview was conducted in the preseason, but just made it online when the Suns played the Kings last week. Whether he did or didn't say anything negative about Phil, Shaq wanted to make sure that he let his former coach know how he truly feels about him. ...

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