Shaq Shaky On Facts

by Jeff Clark on Mar 27, 2008 7:55 AM EDT in Humor

Peter May has a gem of a quote by Shaq today. You aren't going to believe this one.

When O'Neal was done speaking to the media mass, I went over and asked him if I had heard what I thought I heard. Did he really say he'd take Stoudemire over Garnett, especially after Garnett had put a Ziploc bag on Stoudemire in the second half? We know that one of Shaq's missions in Phoenix is to bump up Stoudemire, but this seemed to be a bit far-fetched.
"They've got the same numbers," O'Neal said. "Yeah, I would."
For MVP? This year?
"Yeah."
But Garnett is anchoring the best defensive team in the NBA and has totally transformed the Celtics.
"Garnett doesn't play defense," Shaq said.
After that, what was there to say? What games have you been watching this season? Garnett doesn't play defense?

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Shaq’s a character. He’s got a history of saying things just to say them, I highly doubt that comment was anything but tongue-in-cheek.

by bogg on Mar 27, 2008 9:15 AM EDT reply actions

“garnett doesn’t play defense”

this is about as true as saying that shaq makes all of his free throws.

by screwedupmaniac on Mar 27, 2008 9:31 AM EDT reply actions

agree with bogg- shaq plays and when he talks he attempts to entertain. at least he’s loyal to his man— and he gave pp his nickname-the truth.

by nazzbo on Mar 27, 2008 10:08 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah, I’d like to hear him say it instead of reading it. If he was being very serious, that’s about a crazy a statement as I’m ever gonna hear. On all accounts.

by mahonedog88 on Mar 27, 2008 10:10 AM EDT reply actions

Shaq gets a pass, since he is just backing his own guy..and he is really old ;D

by Fastbreak on Mar 27, 2008 11:08 AM EDT reply actions

a great celtic once said: “shaq’s arrogance is an insult to people who think”

by Acolon on Mar 27, 2008 11:39 AM EDT reply actions

He’s right!!

Garnett doesn’t just play defense!!!

Garnett plays an intense all around game covering OFFENSE, DEFENSE, and EVERYTHING Else ;) ;)

So Garnett must be the MVP……ahem move over KOBE

by Ancient Red on Mar 27, 2008 11:58 AM EDT reply actions

His comments were taken out of context. What he really was saying was, “Stoudamire is the worst defensive first-team all-NBA player in the at least a decade.”

by Ersatz on Mar 27, 2008 11:58 AM EDT reply actions

I love hearing Shaq make comments. He is careful to make sure that his comments are so over the top rediculous that no one thinks he is serious. He is the type of guy you could watch a game with and know he doesn’t take himself too seriously. You know he has all the respect in the world for KG…

by EJPLAYA on Mar 27, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions

Someone should buy the old man new glasses, his eyes play tricks on him… ;)

by Casperian on Mar 27, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions

I agree that Shaq was just trying to get a rise out of people who read the quotes. But, I think he’s serious when he says the race is between Kobe and LeBron. I just happen to disagree with him. My vote, for all my Celtics love, would have to go to Chris Paul. New Orleans has no business sitting atop the Western Conference with that roster. Nash won it twice for having a similar affect with the Suns.

by migit on Mar 27, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

I always thought Shaq was overrated. 7’3" tall and 300 pounds and he was never a complete player IMO. If i were that big I would be at least as good and probably much better.

by Master Po on Mar 27, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions

I dont think its height that makes a person complete. Lets See:
Å½ydrÅ"nas Ilgauskas 7ft. 3 in.
Dikembe Mutombo 7ft. 2 in.
Jake Tsakalidis 7ft. 2 in.
Gheorghe MureÅŸan 7ft 7in
Chuck Nevitt 7ft 5in
Slavko Vranes 7ft 5in
Mark Eaton 7ft 4in
Rik Smits 7ft 4in
Ralph Sampson 7ft 4in
Priest Lauderdale 7ft. 4in.
To me, Shaq is the most dominant man his size that ever laced em up and I am only talking about 7’2 and over players.

by mainevent on Mar 27, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions