Selfish, self-centered, and really, really dumb

[snoopy1@xxxxxxx]

I'mm talking, of course, about Shaquille O'Neal.  This brave fellow has 
finally given his possible consent that he might return to his struggling 
team after the obviously devastating surgery on his toe.

And the team against whom this would-be dominator will return to play against?

The Chicago Bulls.

Gee, Shaq, why not wait another week, and you can debut against the Grizzlies?

I just don't believe he's getting away with this--it's his way of getting 
attention.  The struggling Lakers are currently 3-9, with only Memphis and 
Denver posting worse records.  suddenly, he plans to come back so he can 
"dominate".  I'd say the only thing he wants to dominate is his next 
contract negotiation.  He wants to be the Savior of the Lakers.

Phil Jackson should bench his egotistical butt until December, and then 
make him play backup until he shows some desire to play.  It's a colossal 
waste of talent when Shaq decides he's not going to bother playing in the 
early part of the season--he'd rather "save" himself for later in the 
year.  We can expect him to pull this garbage again sometime shortly around 
the All-Star Break, so he can then try to work the playoffs--the only 
problem is, their record doesn't warrant a return to the playoffs.

If he truly makes such a difference--and if he really WANTS to be perceived 
as making a difference--then he should have hied himself back to the court 
two weeks ago.  It's not like he'd have to do much save clog the lane most 
nights.

But that selfish, arrogant fool thinks he can take it easy and then win anyway.

I'm not sure which I'd like more--

1. Lakers miss playoffs due to poor early season record.
2. Lakers get blown out early because they never play well as a team due to 
Kobe being exhausted from being overplayed early and Shaq taking half the 
season to get into playing shape.
3. Boston Puts the Lakers firmly in place by decisively winning Banner #17.

Yeah, I like #3.

I may not like Walkers shot selection, and lately, Pierce has been 
sputtering on offense.  But they're better, and more dedicated, players 
than Shaq will EVER be.

Give me, even on their worst nights, Walker and Pierce.  At least I know 
they really want to be there.


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