Shaq says LeBron never listened to Mike Brown

[G-Funk]

Shaquille O’Neal knows how to sell books. Make friends, not so much. But he’s going to sell copies of his new book.

We already brought you excerpts where Shaq throws Kobe Bryant under the bus (and only Brian Shaw had a level head and dealt with the situation, but you don’t want him to be the Lakers coach). And there was the part where Shaq said he didn’t back down from Pat Riley.

Next up, LeBron. And how he didn’t listen to coach Mike Brown (via Hoopsworld).

LeBron was a huge star. He was as big as I was in 2000 in L.A. when I was dominating the league. … Our coach, Mike Brown, was a nice guy, but he had to live on edge because nobody was supposed to be confrontational with LeBron. Nobody wanted him to leave Cleveland, so he was allowed to do whatever he wanted to do.

I remember one day in a film session LeBron didn’t get back on defense after a missed shot. Mike Brown didn’t say anything about it. He went to the next clip and it was Mo Williams not getting back and Mike was saying, “Yo, Mo, we can’t have that. You’ve got to hustle a little more.” So Delonte West is sitting there and he’s seen enough and he stands up and says, “Hold up, now. You can’t be pussyfooting around like that. Everyone has to be accountable for what they do, not just some us.” Mike Brown said, “I know, Delonte. I know.” Mike knew Delonte was right. …

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.c...-in-cleveland/

[Real Men Wear Green]

It just had to be Delonte, didn't it?

[The Macho Man]

Shaq, you bein a real bitch right now.

[pegasus]

Delonte fathering his son through Mike Brown.

[Suckafree]

Hmmmm, I'm actually inclined to believe this.

Good on Delonte for saying something then I spose

[NumberSix]

How do you listen to Mike Brown if he's not the one giving the orders?

[rodman91]

"the Angrier West Gets The Hornier He Becomes, And West Is Angrrryyyyyyy!!!!!"

[chips93]

this has been rumored for years, lebron never appeared to have to listen to anybody in clevland, because they were just trying to appease him.

reportedly wade and riley have him on a shorter leash in miami.

[DuMa]

this isnt a surprise. mike brown was always the 2nd word or worse to listen to after lebron's voice on the floor. he was just there to make sure lebron got what he needed on the floor at all times. cater to the superstar and he will giveth back nearly 99% time. unfortunately for cleveland, they fell into the 1%

[cteach111]

Shaq is kinda like a snitch. The dude's a rat.

[Lebron23]

I still like Shaq as a player, but he needs to keep his mouth shut. He's going to make enemies to some of his former teammates.

[LBJ 23]

It just had to be Delonte, didn't it?

[pauk]

its no secret tho.... mike brown was a horrible coach (especially offensively)... its not that lebron didnt listen to him, he did... but he was more like ---> after hearing his suggestions and looking at his playbook:

[airchibundo507]

Delonte sonnin that ni99a as usual

lol

[step_back]

I still like Shaq as a player, but he needs to keep his mouth shut. He's going to make enemies to some of his former teammates.

I have a huge amount of respect for a guy willing to call things as he see's it. Even if it creates some bad blood it's much better than the PC nonsense LeBron does.