Tag Archives: Shaquille O’Neal

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

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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

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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

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The Cavs win impressively in Orlando

Well, for one night the Cavs changes all paid off handsomely. They looked like a championship-caliber team with depth in Wednesday's impressive win in Orlando. LeBron James was his usual self, Shaquille O'Neal got Dwight Howard in early foul trouble … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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The new NBA East reality

From Yahoo on Dwight Howard: " … there’s no escaping Shaq now."

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Shaq posted this photo of himself on Twitter (it is all Shaq, all the time)

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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

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Some interplay with Shaq, LeBron and Dwight Howard at the 2007 All-Star Game

Shaq wins!

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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

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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

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