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Cavs dominate Pacers, and LeBron addresses new Nike ad
LeBron James had another unbelievable game Friday night, with nine assists in the first quarter. Shaquille O'Neal had his way with the Indiana Pacers inside and dominated defensively — including a block of Roy Hibbert in the second half that … Continue reading
Posted in Cavs, Kobe Bryant, McManamon, NBA, Shaq
Tagged Cleveland Cavaliers, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal
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Interesting take on Shaq, Cavs
Interesting story from SI.com here on Shaq, who isn't playing huge minutes but is contributing in big ways to the Cavs recent successful run. The good thing about the roster is that in the regular season Shaq does not need to … Continue reading
The Cavs provide hope
I know this is supposed to be music day, but I can't let yesterday's Cavs win go by without acknowledging it … Some thoughts: –All season long I've been wrestling with the idea that either the Cavs were lacking one small … Continue reading
The Cavs return to Orlando tonight
Last I checked there is a very big Cavs game tonight in Orlando. There we get our first glimpse to see how much of a difference the addition of Shaquille O'Neal will have on the Cavs. Shaq has promised he … Continue reading
Shaq arrives as Cavs beat Wizards
The best thing about the Cavs win over Washington Tuesday night was that Shaquille O'Neal played so well. The second-best thing was that LeBron James did not have to be spectacular in the win. This game might have shown the … Continue reading
Cavs lose the opener to Boston
Not a great opening night for the Cavs, who looked like a team still trying to find itself. LeBron James called it a "transition period." Coach Mike Brown said: "We will get better." The cynic in me started to ask … Continue reading
Posted in Anderson Vaejao, Anthony Parker, Cavs, Celtics, Daniel Gibson, Delonte West, LeBron, McManamon, Mike Brown, Mo Williams, Shaq
Tagged Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James, Mike Brown, Shaquille O'Neal
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Someone suggests the Cavs might not be all that this season
It's been out a while, but it's still worth reading … One SI.com analyst is not all ga-ga over the Cavs acquisition of Shaq. He writes: “Aside from his abysmal free-throw shooting, the biggest flaws in Shaq's game are defending … Continue reading
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The psychology of Shaq and LeBron — from the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal (of all publications) takes a look at how Shaq and LeBron James will get along. The story is headlined “Is this basketball marriage doomed?” And it includes this: “Dr. Virginia Rutter, a sociologist, psychologist and co-author … Continue reading
The new NBA East reality
From Yahoo on Dwight Howard: " … there’s no escaping Shaq now."
On Shaq being Shaq
AOL's David Whitley has an interesting take on Shaquille O'Neal: "Cavs fans are going to discover what people in Orlando, LA , Miami and Phoenix already knew. Shaq is far more interested in being Shaq than being a basketball player.Being … Continue reading
Posted in McManamon, Shaq
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It's called 'Shaq Vs.'
I think the boss wants me to write about Shaq’s reality show for the paper. Offer some kind of opinion. But I'm not sure what opinion to have. Shaq does a reality show. It's gonna be funny. It's gonna be … Continue reading
Posted in McManamon, Shaq
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One Orlando player's thoughts on Shaq
Orlando's Anthony Johnson re-arranged Mo Williams face in the playoffs. Now Johnson is opining on the Cavs acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal. His thoughts as told to the The Post and Courier in Charleston: "Shaq is always a force to be … Continue reading
Our regular Shaq feature
We haven’t had a Shaq update in a while. He wears Li-Nings, the Chinese shoes, and I found this latest ad featuring Shaq in the shoes here.
Posted in Cavs, McManamon, Shaq
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A Shaq quote on Cleveland!
From SI.com: "My wife said this is the first time she's seen a great team get a great player and not lose any players. But I'm going to take it one game. Anybody can say [they're going to win a … Continue reading
Shaq's reaction to the trade
The video that Shaquille O'Neal posted on his Twitter page (shoot me) made its way to YouTube. Here's the video, which Shaq dubbed his first official reaction to the trade to Cleveland (lyrics below): I'm here at the crossroad. Where … Continue reading
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Some interplay with Shaq, LeBron and Dwight Howard at the 2007 All-Star Game
Shaq wins!
Posted in Dwight Howard, LeBron, McManamon, Shaq
Tagged Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal
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Shaq!
Wow. A holee molee hang-on-to-your hats wow. The Cavs added Shaquille O'Neal to their roster, and gave nothing up of consequence. Heck, one of the guys they gave up – Sasha Pavlovic – might even wind up back on the … Continue reading
The nerve of the Phoenix Suns
Imagine this novelty in the NBA: The Suns want actual (gasp) players if they trade Shaquille O'Neal. No retired guys. No ball boys. No assistant trainers. No contracts worth mega-millions that will run out at the end of the season … Continue reading