One of the greatest careers in Los Angeles Lakers history came remarkably close to continuing on the other side of town. In the summer of 2004, Kobe Bryant was a …
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We all know how Shaq bought a Mercedes Benz for himself, his mother and his father with his first NBA salary. In general he went through his paycheck rather quickly, …
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Halle Berry’s Presence Inspired Shaquille O’Neal To Play His Best NBA Game Ever
There are certain types of players who thrive under pressure, even more so if that pressure comes from an opposing crowd. Shaquille O’Neal was one of these players during his …
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In March of 2002, two of the league’s biggest stars, Kobe Bryant and Reggie Miller had a fight after a Lakers-Pacers game. It was a real fight with both throwing …
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Shaquille O’Neal has spent decades becoming one of the most recognizable athletes in the world. According to the NBA legend, that level of fame has now created an unexpected obstacle …
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23 Years Ago, A Blackout Stopped What Could Have Been The Greatest Rucker Park Game Ever
On August 14, 2003, Rucker Park was supposed to host something far bigger than another summer-league championship. Jay-Z’s Team S. Carter and Fat Joe’s Terror Squad were scheduled to meet …
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The Night Shaquille O’Neal Threw His Olympic Gold Medal Out Of The Window On I-75
30 years ago: The year was 1996, and the Atlanta Olympics were in full swing. Shaquille O’Neal, the dominant force on the basketball court, had just helped the United States …
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Gary Payton Reveals Story That Led To Him Having A Pair Of Shaquille O’Neal’s Underwear Framed At His House
Shaquille O’Neal and Gary Payton had two stints as teammates. One not so successful one with the Los Angeles Lakers, and one successful one as members of the Miami Heat. …
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22 Years Ago, Shaquille O’Neal Was Trade To Miami, Marking The Collapse Of The Shaq-Kobe Dynasty
On July 14, 2004, the Los Angeles Lakers made a franchise-altering decision: they traded superstar center Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami Heat in exchange for Lamar Odom, Caron Butler, Brian …
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Michael Jordan, No. 45, And The Pettiest Masterpiece Of The 1996 Bulls Revenge Tour
There are Michael Jordan stories that sound exaggerated until you remember the subject is Michael Jordan. Then they start sounding not only believable, but almost routine. This one belongs in …
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