Shaq retiring after 19 years in the NBA

[BrownShoes]

 

[IceBergSLiM]

perfect. he now has the time and focus he needs to get in the studio with Fu-schnickens and put out another classic album.

 

[BrownShoes]

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Really?

That would be good for working in the front office of a basketball team.

Yup. He says himself in this video interview.

http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=6615886

 

[Capt Caveman]

Just overheard his Retirement Press Conference. Classy and Hilarious.

And no Brett Favre crying...

edit - He also retired all of his old nicknames. He is now The Big AARP.

 

[BeauJangles]

Just overheard his Retirement Press Conference. Classy and Hilarious.

And no Brett Favre crying...

edit - He also retired all of his old nicknames. He is now The Big AARP.

Link?

 

[Capt Caveman]

Link?

I heard it over the radio. I found this link but there will probably be better one's out soon.

http://www.wralsportsfan.com/rs/video/9680897/#/vid9680897

 

[A Casual Fitz]

Shak? really?

I lol'd

 

[TheNinja]

Best Centers ever

Bill Russell
Wilt Chamberlin
Kareem Abdul-Jabar
Shaq
Hakeem - tough for me to pick #4/#5 order

 

[rasczak]

I wonder how his legacy will be affected by all his moving around.

Most NBA players are associated with one team for their career, but Shaq doesn't have that association.

Classy guy too. Let's just hope that he doesn't start acting in more movies now.

I see him as a Laker. He's only won three championships as the main man there. He may have won one in Miami, but he wasn't "The Guy" there. Wade was.

 

[Svnla]

Shaq should have a statue before Pistol. What happened college has nothing to do with the fact Shaq is probably top 5 all time in the NBA. He definately doesn't fall out of the top 7-8.

Since you quoted my post so I have to reply.

My previous was about LSU (college, not NBA) plan to errect a status of Shaq before Pistol.

Reading comprehension FTW? What college did you go to?

 

[classy]

Since you quoted my post so I have to reply.

My previous was about LSU (college, not NBA) plan to errect a status of Shaq before Pistol.

Reading comprehension FTW? What college did you go to?

Did you see my followup post you annoying prick. Pistol Pete never graduated, that's why he probably doesn't have one. Prick

 

[Svnla]

Did you see my followup post you annoying prick. Pistol Pete never graduated, that's why he probably doesn't have one. Prick

Ahh, can't debate, so name calling, so typical of UNclassy.

We are talking about college basketball here, not college graduation. Nice strawman. Again, what college did you go to?

Since you were the one that quoted my post, so I pzned your ass AGAIN.

BTW, when are you going to post the links/sources that I requested the last time you cried like a little bitch when I pzned your ass? What's that? Going to the mods and cry "racist" again?

LOL.

Hey mod(s). He quoted my post, I did not quote his. I were trying to avoid debating with morons like him with no skills except "racist" chant and name calling.

 

[nick1985]

He always resorts to name calling when his back is to a wall.

 

[dbk]

hahah he retired all of his nicknames

 

[Squall Leonhart]

I wonder how his legacy will be affected by all his moving around.

Most NBA players are associated with one team for their career, but Shaq doesn't have that association.

Classy guy too. Let's just hope that he doesn't start acting in more movies now.

I'm fairly certain he's associated with the Lakers.

 

[classy]

Ahh, can't debate, so name calling, so typical of UNclassy.

We are talking about college basketball here, not college graduation. Nice strawman. Again, what college did you go to?

Since you were the one that quoted my post, so I pzned your ass AGAIN.

BTW, when are you going to post the links/sources that I requested the last time you cried like a little bitch when I pzned your ass? What's that? Going to the mods and cry "racist" again?

LOL.

Hey mod(s). He quoted my post, I did not quote his. I were trying to avoid debating with morons like him with no skills except "racist" chant and name calling.

I would think for YOU, you would exhibit some smarts. I guess you weren't in that line. Google, Pistol and you'll see he is not even in the LSU Hall of Fame because he never graduated. Which might be why he has no statue. Shaq graduated from LSU. One graduated and one didn't. Both great college players though. But no comparison in pro careers. Did you get that?

 

[CallMeJoe]

I would think for YOU, you would exhibit some smarts. I guess you weren't in that line. Google, Pistol and you'll see he is not even in the LSU Hall of Fame because he never graduated. Which might be why he has no statue. Shaq graduated from LSU. One graduated and one didn't. Both great college players though. But no comparison in pro careers. Did you get that?

No comparison in college careers, either... Shaquille O'Neal may get his statue, outside the Maravich Assembly Center. An appropriate comparison of scale.

 

[Svnla]

I would think for YOU, you would exhibit some smarts. I guess you weren't in that line. Google, Pistol and you'll see he is not even in the LSU Hall of Fame because he never graduated. Which might be why he has no statue. Shaq graduated from LSU. One graduated and one didn't. Both great college players though. But no comparison in pro careers. Did you get that?

Obviously, you are not very bright so I will go s--l--o--w.

1. This thread is about basketball and player(s). NOT about college graduation.

2. While you are at it, do tell us what kind of degree Shaq got after years later.

3. You still have not answer my questions:

a) What college did you graduate from and in what field since you were the one that brought college education/smarts topic up for strawman purpose.

b) Where are you links and sources for the thread that I pwned your ass last time? What is the matter? Racists got you down, again?

Did you get all that or am I too much for you?....again. I am sorry but I can't go any slower than that. Hard for me to debate with people like you, mentally challenged.

 

[classy]

Obviously, you are not very bright so I will go s--l--o--w.

1. This thread is about basketball and player(s). NOT about college graduation.

2. While you are at it, do tell us what kind of degree Shaq got after years later.

3. You still have not answer my questions:

a) What college did you graduate from and in what field since you were the one that brought college education/smarts topic up for strawman purpose.

b) Where are you links and sources for the thread that I pwned your ass last time? What is the matter? Racists got you down, again?

Did you get all that or am I too much for you?....again. I am sorry but I can't go any slower than that. Hard for me to debate with people like you, mentally challenged.

You took a shot at Shaq because the college mentioned he would get a statue or something and Pistol didn't have one. I brought up the pro careers, you said its about college. Okay both had outstanding college careers. So why would the college put up one for Shaq and not Pistol. Don't know? But googling I found Pistol wasn't in the LSU HoF either and the link on wiki stated that he never graduated from college. So maybe thats why. But fact is Pistol was good, really good. But he is an after thought compared to Shaq.

I am tired of you always derailing threads with some race bs. I quoted on Shaq's greatness and that was it. You don't have to turn every thread into your own personal vendetta. I don't care about how asians are better than blacks either your favorite line. I just don't care. Now I gave my word and I have kept it too. Take the race baiting crap some place else. Just let it go or just stfu.

 

[CallMeJoe]

...But fact is Pistol was good, really good. But he is an after thought compared to Shaq...

Pete Maravich averaged over 44 points per game at LSU, playing without a three-point shot. After-thought? How many 40-point games did Shaquille O'Neal have in his entire LSU career?

 

[classy]

Pete Maravich averaged over 44 points per game at LSU, playing without a three-point shot. After-thought? How many 40-point games did Shaquille O'Neal have in his entire LSU career?

Well, why you are so stuck on Pistol vs Shaq is beyond me. Shaq is/was so much better its not even a debate to be honest. And Pistol was the man. But Shaq for more than decade was the President of the Man Club. Here is the answer from the LSU associate director why Shaq is getting a staue before Pistol. That is the associate director of LSU, so forward your objections to him.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/sec/2011-05-16-lsu-shaq-maravich-statue_N.htm

LSU associate athletic director Herb Vincent said O'Neal was chosen for several reasons.

"He is LSU's only athlete (all sports) who was college player of the year and an MVP of his pro sport ," Vincent said. "He is also the most well known former LSU athlete worldwide. He graduated. He's still playing. Young people know him. That can help in recruiting. All those things factored into it."

Maravich did not graduate from LSU. Maravich can also not donate money to LSU. O'Neal has donated money in the past and has run a charity golf tournament and life skills program for LSU student-athletes throughout his pro career.

"We're honoring him for his accomplishments," Vincent said.

Also they did take into account the pro careers as well.

 

[Svnla]

You took a shot at Shaq because the college mentioned he would get a statue or something and Pistol didn't have one. I brought up the pro careers, you said its about college. Okay both had outstanding college careers. So why would the college put up one for Shaq and not Pistol. Don't know? But googling I found Pistol wasn't in the LSU HoF either and the link on wiki stated that he never graduated from college. So maybe thats why. But fact is Pistol was good, really good. But he is an after thought compared to Shaq.
I am tired of you always derailing threads with some race bs. I quoted on Shaq's greatness and that was it. You don't have to turn every thread into your own personal vendetta. I don't care about how asians are better than blacks either your favorite line. I just don't care. Now I gave my word and I have kept it too. Take the race baiting crap some place else. Just let it go or just stfu.

Not only you are not too bright but you are a LIAR and not a good one at that.

I took a shot at Shaq? Ladies and Gentlemen, look at post #36. Did I say anything nasty or mean toward Shaq?

My post was about LSU – a college/university. You brag about Shaq in the NBA in post #42, another poster pointed out how stupid it was and you backtracked in post #50 and used a horrible straw man argument because you had nothing.

Bring up the race baiting crap/bs? Are you freaking kidding us? Shall I bring up some of the many, many... many threads that you made excuses after excuses for certain race/group of criminals/perpetrators? Just say the word and I will list some of them for the whole world to see who is the REAL race baiter. Let the audience decide.

You brought up college graduation and smarts, then why can't you answer my #3 questions (a and b)? You did not go to college, right? And you brought up college graduation as your straw man argument? I see. Do as you say and NOT as you do. Just like how you debate in here.

Since our last encounter, I was trying to avoid you because you showed your true color, but you quoted my post directly, I just replied in kind. Don't want to deal with me, then DO NOT quote me.

You need to listen to your own advice. Put up (links/sources/evidences) or STFU.

 

[classy]

Put up (links/sources/evidences) or STFU.

The link is in the post above you. It answers your question in full. Here I'll repost it just for you.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/sec/2011-05-16-lsu-shaq-maravich-statue_N.htm

LSU associate athletic director Herb Vincent said O'Neal was chosen for several reasons.

"He is LSU's only athlete (all sports) who was college player of the year and an MVP of his pro sport ," Vincent said. "He is also the most well known former LSU athlete worldwide. He graduated. He's still playing. Young people know him. That can help in recruiting. All those things factored into it."

Maravich did not graduate from LSU. Maravich can also not donate money to LSU. O'Neal has donated money in the past and has run a charity golf tournament and life skills program for LSU student-athletes throughout his pro career.

"We're honoring him for his accomplishments," Vincent said.

They also took in account Pro Careers, .
Anything else? I think that should satisfy all requirements.
Ownt, lol.

 

[CallMeJoe]

Well, why you are so stuck on Pistol vs Shaq is beyond me.

Svnla made the first Shaq/Pistol Pete comment, and you jumped all over it. Why are you so stuck on it?
I saw Pete Maravich play, and he was second to none. If college basketball had been as big then as it is now, you would be roundly ridiculed for disparaging the greatest guard in the history of the game.

Shaq is/was so much better its not even a debate to be honest. And Pistol was the man. But Shaq for more than decade was the President of the Man Club. Here is the answer from the LSU associate director why Shaq is getting a staue before Pistol. That is the associate director of LSU, so forward your objections to him.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/sec/2011-05-16-lsu-shaq-maravich-statue_N.htm
Also they did take into account the pro careers as well.

I have no problem with Shaquille O'Neal getting his statue, nor with Pete Maravich's omission from LSU's Hall of Fame, since he does not meet the graduation requirement. I will, however, repeat my note that Shaquille O'Neal's statue shall be dwarfed by the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in which Mr. O'Neal played.