Shaq fined $10,000 for not showing up for his interview

[jeromechickenbone]

LOL, I'm sure I wouldn't want to talk to anybody after a game like that either.  Shit was disgusting.  It's also hilarious seeing some of these Lakers stans act like they don't hate Shaq with a passion.  I know you guys are loyal to your team but I swear some of you get more pleasure out of seeing Shaq lose than Kobe win.  We$t Coa$t seems like the only rational Laker fan on here.

I don't have an NBA team that is my favorite, as my home town didn't have an NBA team.  I don't have a favorite player, I apprecatie lots of different players and lots of different teams.  I'll say with complete honesty that I had zero interest in watching a Lakers game this year, because one man basketball isn't that interesting to watch.  I don't give a fuck about someone being dunked on, or a cool crossover.  However, I did watch the Lakers / Suns series (as I watch as much NBA playoffs as possible) and Kobe actually decided to play team ball, they were actually a fun team to watch.  Kobe made some incredible clutch plays, his teammates were involved and it was good quality basketball.  

Laker fans have tons of history to be proud of, but for some reason there are some on here seem really insecure if you say ANYTHING negative about Lakers.  It borders on bitch behavior.

You don't understand anything. Shaq is the ultimate Laker villain. He hates our organization, his number one reason he wants to win a title is for his "vindication" of leaving the Lakers and talking all the shit he's been talking, turning the media against Kobe etc...He tried destroying the franchis and talks shit 'til this day...How can you not understand why we don't like dude?

Never said I don't understand it.  I do understand that you guys hate the guy with a passion.  And there's no doubt you're more informed about that particular situation than I am.  My point was that several Laker fans on here are EXTREMELY sensitive to any comment short of "Kobe is God".  

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

I think what Jrome is tryin to say is just don't worry about Shaq


I'll admit when that shit happened a few years ago I didn't like Shaq for the shit he said

but I didn't really take it to heart, I knew he was just bein a baby about the situation, that's it

it was apparent that the city of LA chose Kobe or him, so he was pissed about it, but can u blame them?

we're lookin out for the franchise, not for some dudes wallet

but Shaq seems like he's almost hittin the curb, not tryin to kick him when he's down

let his actions speak for themselves, with his Finals play it's becoming more apparent that the Lakers made the right decision

I can understand being mad at Shaq for fuckin up the dynasty with more money, but it's Kobe's fault too

the fact that they are both fuckin morons and couldn't come to make it work shows that they are both to blame

just forget about Shaq and let the Kobe bashers bash, no ones opinion will be swayed, no matter what facts are presented, which is sad

I agree, but I don't think they are both fuckin' morons...When Phil asked Kobe to adjust his game and become a playmaker to have the offense run through Shaq, he did it with no questions and the Lakers won 3 championships...When Phil said it's time to run the offense through Kobe, Shaq got jealous, bitched, and whined until he got his way. They actually went back to running the offense through Shaq in 2003, because he was angry that the offense was running through Kobe and couldn't stand it...His immaturity and selfishness is the reason for the Lakers break-up...I don't believe I'm anywhere near a hater, it is what it is and it's how I see it...I can't forget about Shaq when he's still in the media talking the same old shit about my team and players...PeACe

[acgrundy]

damn thats fucked up that he got fined for not giving an interview.

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

damn thats fucked up that he got fined for not giving an interview.

It's part of their job. They sign on for it BEFORE hand, it's not like they don't know they have a press-conference to attend after every big game. He's already getting paid 80 million through 2010 when he's worth a lot less...If there was no rule, almost no one would give interviews...PeACe

[WestCoasta]

When Phil asked Kobe to adjust his game and become a playmaker to have the offense run through Shaq, he did it with no questions and the Lakers won 3 championships...When Phil said it's time to run the offense through Kobe, Shaq got jealous, bitched, and whined until he got his way. They actually went back to running the offense through Shaq in 2003, because he was angry that the offense was running through Kobe and couldn't stand it...

ya I'll give ya that, very true

[mrceo]

The beef is over why can't anyone get over that, I haven't heard Shaq say anything lately plus he made up with Kobe, that shit was in the past, time to get over it

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

The beef is over why can't anyone get over that, I haven't heard Shaq say anything lately plus he made up with Kobe, that shit was in the past, time to get over it

He was on ESPN talking shit again about Kobe just recently...Even talking shit in his latest song "Can't Stop The Reign 2006"...He didn't "make-up" with Kobe, he's fake...PeACe

[GangstaBoogy]

The beef is over why can't anyone get over that, I haven't heard Shaq say anything lately plus he made up with Kobe, that shit was in the past, time to get over it

maybe the tension between those 2 is over, but the "beef" itself will never be over becuase of the fans. as long as assholes like you are going around giving shaq all the glory & trying to discredit kobe, lakers fans are gonna stand up and tell the real.

[mrceo]

The beef is over why can't anyone get over that, I haven't heard Shaq say anything lately plus he made up with Kobe, that shit was in the past, time to get over it

maybe the tension between those 2 is over, but the "beef" itself will never be over becuase of the fans. as long as assholes like you are going around giving shaq all the glory & trying to discredit kobe, lakers fans are gonna stand up and tell the real.

What have I ever discredited Kobe with, he's the best in the league, yeah I say Shaq was the 3-time MVP cuz it's a fact, yes i'm grateful to Kobe for the three championships, Shaq has been my favorite player since he came into the league so it's obvious i'm gonna praise him, and I never once dissed Kobe, your the asshole for calling me an asshole and makin' up fake stories about me