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Shaq Will Retire in Exactly 735 Days
Shaq Will Retire in Exactly 735 Days
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 The Black Album rolled up in one. From an exclusive interview with CF13 : [O'Neal] intends to play out the remainder of his contract and then ...
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MOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog — Suns center Shaquille O’Neal announced a week ago that he planned on retiring in exactly 735 days.  From channel CF13, via Bethlehem Shoals: He told Green that he intends to play out the remainder of his contract and then call it quits. “My basketball career will be over in 735 days, and being an educated man, I’ve always had things to fall back on. So one of my options is law enforcement.  But if Jerry Demings is going to be the sheriff I would love to work for him,” O’Neal said. Not a ...

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