The Saddest Truth: Shaq is now The Big Embarrassment

[gts]

Haha this is so odd, I came across this article through google. Awesome job gts...I'd say that even if I wasn't a Laker fan, its just a well-written article in general. Also its evident that gts is speaking of Shaq's disgraceful behavior off the court, which pretty much sums up the public opinion of Shaq. I mean, I have lots of friends who are huge fans of Shaq but not too fond of his demeanor off the court. There's no doubt we respect Shaq's legacy as a basketball player but as an individual, he has a long way to go.

i'm googleable? lol

[Kobe8]

Sorry But I love To BUMP THIS THREAD!

[SoCalMike]

Hahaha - I actually wrote a thread about two weeks ago in which I stated Shaq was no longer relevant in the NBA... people went nuts. Heck, this was written in 2008.

Nice bump!

[mlh1981]

He had his moments for the Cavs this year, and I believe had we ever gotten the chance to face Orlando, perhaps he could have made a difference, but coming back from that injury, he was slow to work himself back into shape.

He had his moments during the regular season, for sure. it's just that you knew he was going to miss his usual 20-30 games. At times, he would just catch the ball in the low post, and everything else would stop, to the detriment of the team. lacked some of his usual touch as well.

[sbw19]

[COLOR=Gray]He had his moments for the Cavs this year, and I believe had we ever gotten the chance to face Orlando, perhaps he could have made a difference, but coming back from that injury, he was slow to work himself back into shape.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Teal]Well well, remember that Big Baby? Isn't Karma knocking you unconscious with your team risking a historic collapse tonight swell?[/COLOR]

[Orlando Magic]

Hahaha - I actually wrote a thread about two weeks ago in which I stated Shaq was no longer relevant in the NBA... people went nuts. Heck, this was written in 2008.

Nice bump!

So if I make a post that says Kobe is irrelevant to the NBA and that he's an embarrassment, and I make the post today, do I get props when it becomes true in 10 years? Lol.

Point being that you can't expect someone to respect you for predicting something that is 100% bound to happen.

For the record, Shaq isn't an embarrassment. He's a shadow of his former self but that's about it. He's still better than most centers in the NBA despite his age and shape.

[mlh1981]

[COLOR=Teal]Well well, remember that Big Baby? Isn't Karma knocking you unconscious with your team risking a historic collapse tonight swell?[/COLOR]

My team?

I'm a Cavs fan......

[sbw19]

[COLOR=Gray]My team?

I'm a Cavs fan......[/COLOR]

[COLOR=Teal]I know that you are, but that's beside the point. I was referring to Glen Davis causing that Shaq injury and karma biting him in the behind for it.[/COLOR]

[mlh1981]

[COLOR=Teal]I know that you are, but that's beside the point. I was referring to Glen Davis causing that Shaq injury and karma biting him in the behind for it.[/COLOR]

Oh, ok. Misread what you were saying.

[DKLaker]

So if I make a post that says Kobe is irrelevant to the NBA and that he's an embarrassment, and I make the post today, do I get props when it becomes true in 10 years? Lol.

Point being that you can't expect someone to respect you for predicting something that is 100% bound to happen.

For the record, Shaq isn't an embarrassment. He's a shadow of his former self but that's about it. He's still better than most centers in the NBA despite his age and shape.

It WAS true then as it is true now.....what has Shaq done???? Nothing!!!
I will say that I don't get the reason to dredge this up at this time to discuss.....what is the point of picking on the guy?

[Doranku]

Man, Knoe is such a pathetic poster.

How has this guy not been IP banned yet?

[rfm767]

LOL I HAVE NEVER SEEN KNOEITAWL POSTING WITHOUT USING THE WORD KOBE

[Tito Beasley]

For the record, Shaq isn't an embarrassment.

No, he definitely is.

[Orlando Magic]

No, he definitely is.

No, he's not. Not even a little bit. People shouldn't expect him to be the Shaq of old... because he isn't nor is he anywhere close to it...

I want you to tell me he isn't still better than half the league so I can call you a tool. Please tell me.

[bladefd]

No, he's not. Not even a little bit. People shouldn't expect him to be the Shaq of old... because he isn't nor is he anywhere close to it...

I want you to tell me he isn't still better than half the league so I can call you a tool. Please tell me.

Shaq isn't better than half the starters in the league (slight exaggeration here, maybe about 33-35%).

btw - do you guys know this thread is a couple years old? People are posting as if this thread was posted yesterday lol