O'Neal dedicated his near triple-double to Sacramento King Coach Rick Adelman, who, four days after being eliminated by O'Neal, griped again that no one has the courage to officiate the Laker center. O'Neal made 12 of 14 free throws, often posing over the swishes, his right wrist hinged poetically over his head.
"Can I go a day without somebody saying something negative about me?" O'Neal asked rhetorically. "So, that's for those who question me. I was upset today."
Shaq siad he heard about Adelman while taking a dump.
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Wonder if Shaq was referring to Adelman on "last word". I actually haven't seen that particular segment but I can only imagine was RA was saying. I think Romey mentined that in his opening next day.
Actually Shaq was talking crap about the Kings cheating and Vlade flopping all series long.
And yes he does step over the line on FTs. But lane violations by the rebounders occur on almost every shot in the NBA and the refs never call it. Why should they call it on the shooters?
Sure, he said he doesn't have to flop and that the Kings cheat, but after a big game I don't remember him dedicating it to a member of the Kings organization...
However, AFTER the series is over, he gets brave....
I agree with you, lane violations shouls be called. However, they don't occur as often as you claim they do...
Originally posted by DP
Wonder if Shaq was referring to Adelman on "last word". I actually haven't seen that particular segment but I can only imagine was RA was saying. I think Romey mentined that in his opening next day.
"(Friday's) game was dedicated to Rick Adelman. I'm at home, in the bathroom, flipping through the channels, and he's complaining about how I'm stepping over the line. So that game's dedicated to him. I don't believe people still question me after all the tough times and all the hard work I've been through. The more you cry, and the more you complain, the madder I get. The madder I get, the more I have to dominate. So thank you, Mr. Adelman."
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"If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." – mom, circa 1974
"Either you are still a Laker fan, or you never were." - Guru
"(Friday's) game was dedicated to Rick Adelman. I'm at home, in the bathroom, flipping through the channels, and he's complaining about how I'm stepping over the line. So that game's dedicated to him. I don't believe people still question me after all the tough times and all the hard work I've been through. The more you cry, and the more you complain, the madder I get. The madder I get, the more I have to dominate. So thank you, Mr. Adelman."
Even more reason to look forward to Lakers-Kings next year.
Interesting point about the Kings inspiring the Lakers. Rick Fox has already said that the Lakers will be double motivated in the off-season to get ready for NEXT season. Kobe and Shaq have made threatening promises which can only bode ill for Sacto and the rest of the league.
I agree. From what I have seen Lakers better reload and get a real PF and/or PG if they wanna get past Sacto for a 4peat next year. IMO PF spot is where they should be looking to improve. Kobe/Fish/Lindsey could probably do better job on Bibby next year.