Morning shootaround: September 17, 2008
raptorblog.com 9/17/2008 — Your daily breakfast buffet of the choicest NBA links. Today's specials include LeBron on CBC's "The Hour", Shaq's farewell tour, and Chris Bosh: most underrated talent in the league?

Video: Shaquille O'Neal Dancing with his Sons
youbeenblinded.com 9/18/2008 — Video of Shaq teaching his kids some classic pop lockin moves.

Shaq Will Retire in Exactly 735 Days
sportingnews.com 9/17/2008 — It's official. Shaquille O'Neal, he of the decaying body, decreased stamina, excess ego, and limited effectiveness, is not long for this league. How do I know? He told me so. He told us all so, and even gave us a number. It's like the End of Days and ...

Awesome Video! Wee Man 4'6" Picks Shaq 7'1" up off the ground
neswsports.com 9/19/2008 — This video was taken during the shooting of one of Shaquille O'Neil's infamous rap videos. The MTV "Jackass" crew shows up, and Shaq Daddy plays along. They have some grab but fun, but the coolest part is when Wee Man 4'6" Picks Shaq 7'1" up off the ground

Et tu, Dwyane?
waitingfornextyear.com 9/19/2008 — Ouch. This one stings a little bit. This subject matter is so overwhelmingly exhausting, and frankly, I’m tired of talking about it and writing about it. But here I am doing just that, and I have to, because when a player whose star shines as brightly as Dwyane Wade joins in on the ...

New-look Suns have lost their luster — FOXSports.com News for NBA 9/15/2008
Shaq's arrival and other moves completely changed the vibe of the fun 'n' gun Suns, and not for the better, Mike Kahn says.

Steve Aschburner: Shaq's farewell tour could be a bumpy ride — SI.com - NBA 9/16/2008
Shaquille O'Neal says he will play two more years and then call it quits. The farewell tour figures to be a bumpy ride, writes SI.com's Steve Aschburner.

Chris Bosh and Jermaine O'Neal: Can Anyone Else in the East Compete? — Bleacher Report - NBA 9/19/2008
Another slow day around the office, too much time to think. Toronto Maple Leafs training camp opens today and I can just feel the deluge of hockey coverage from this upcoming season. This is Toronto, a hockey town—for now. I'm just waiting ...

Shaq in New York to Promote Healthier Meal Services — NBA.com: News 9/20/2008
Getting an assist from basketball great Shaquille O'Neal, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Friday that the city will raise the nutritional value of meals served to seniors, students and the homeless.