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Shaq winded, but fine, after first Suns practice
Shaq winded, but fine, after first Suns practice
Shaquille O'Neal has gone through his first practice with the Phoenix Suns. O'Neal said after Monday's workout that he was winded but otherwise felt fine.
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I Love Rumors 7!
Le Basketbawl — ... are falling off as of late and news of Rudy Fernandez coming over from Europe anytime soon would be a good thing, but he doesn't want to talk about it. Wondering why Jason Kidd didn't wind up in Dallas again? Maybe because Cuban loves him some Devon Harris! Ben Wallace to the Jazz for Andrei Kirilenko has to be the most absurd rumor I've heard in a while. Come on Chicago (Paxon), aren't you better than that? Shaq practiced, got a little winded, could play Wednesday? Phil Jackson is ...

Shaq is Winded
Dime Magazine — For the first time since January 21st, Shaq laced ‘em up at Suns practice and learned that the NBA’s track-stars do things differently. “It was different. It was very intense,” he said after the one-hour workout. “I learned a lot. Now I can see why they can go at the pace they play at. When you just do short bursts like this, then you can save it all for the game. “I haven’t done anything in a month,” O’Neal said, “but I’m in pretty good shape. It will probably take me a few more days to get in tune. The good thing about these guys here is they told me when I’m comfortable, ...

Steve Nash = Alien?
Intentional Foul — ... The NBA’s top point guard (not named Chris Paul, Deron Williams, or Jason Kidd) is looking kind of gaunt lately. I saw his interview last night on ESPN and he a little compare/contrast exercise came to mind. Observe: ...

FSR Daily
Fantasy Sports Review — ... -Shaq said he was a little winded after his first practice with Phoenix yesterday. That’s the scary thing for Shaq owners, he averaged a little under 29 minutes per game with the Heat this year, and it’s doubtful he’ll be able to match that number with in the Suns high-tempo offense. ...

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Shaquille O'Neal has gone through his first practice with the Phoenix Suns. O'Neal said after Monday's workout that he was winded but otherwise felt fine. He says it's going to take some time, though, for him to learn where he fits in the Suns' ...
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Shaquille O'Neal has gone through his first practice with the Phoenix Suns. O'Neal said after Monday's workout that he was winded but otherwise felt fine. He says it's going to take some time, though, for him to learn where he fits in the Suns' ...
Winded Shaq 'fine' after first Suns workoutSI.com - NBA 2/11/2008
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