ESPN: Shaq's Top 10 NBA Finals quotes

[Warhawk]

I only reference it because of this:


[FONT=Arial,Hevetica,sans-serif]1. The setting: After Game 2 of the 2002 Finals against New Jersey[/FONT]

The situation: Shaq is so thoroughly dominant -- rumbling for 40 points, 12 boards and eight assists against the Nets' overmatched front line -- that he even made 12 of 14 free throws, leading to a 23-point rout in the Lakers' eventual sweep. The unexpected success at the line prompts Shaq to uncork a string of barbs at then-Sacramento coach Rick Adelman, who had complained during the Western Conference finals about O'Neal stepping over the line. The Shaq Smack: "That game was dedicated to Rick Adelman. I'm at home, in the bathroom, trying to take a dump, flipping through the channels and he's complaining (on TV) about how I'm stepping over the line. I can't even do a No. 2 in peace. I'm sitting there grunting at 12:30 at night. Can I go one day without somebody saying something negative about me?"

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2006/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&id=2479460

 

[captain bill]

This is the best:

4. The setting: After Game 3 of the 2000 Finals against Indiana

The situation: O'Neal misses 10 free throws in a nine-point Lakers loss and is asked why he can't "conquer" his free-throw demons.

The Shaq Smack: "I think everything happens for a reason. With my game being the way it is, if I did shoot 80 percent, I'd be a harder person to deal with. It just keeps me humble. Just imagine me in my game shooting the same percentage that Reggie Miller shoots. I wouldn't even talk to you guys because I wouldn't have to."


You have to love Shaq. I hate him for beating up on the Kings a lot (and stepping over the FT line) but I still love him. He's the best.

 

[Sac.Kings]

The one were he says that he is in his bathroom trying to take a dump is funny as hell.

 

[AriesMar27]

8. The setting: Before Game 4 of the 2000 Finals against Indiana

The situation: Glen Rice's wife, Christina, criticizes Lakers coach Phil Jackson for limiting her husband's playing time and O'Neal is asked whether the Rice story is becoming a distraction.

The Shaq Smack: "Yeah, I had some rice with my chicken last night. I wanted some gravy, but gravy was fattening and I'm trying to lose weight."

im not even gonna lie.... that ish had me dyin'

 

[Viking]

You have to love Shaq.

Actually I just hate him so I don't think that theory is supported

 

[jacobdrj]

Well, this isn't a Shaq quote, but a quote about Shaq. This was just said by Diop, responding to Stuart Scott:

Stuart Scott - Shaq accused alot of players flopping against him. How tempted are you to take a charge against Shaq?

Diop - Thats funny coach told me the whole year 'take a charge'. I don't even know how to take a charge. If I fall down, that means he hit me.

That is just about the most clever response to that question I have ever heard.

 

[dukeswh]

[FONT=Arial,Hevetica,sans-serif]10. The setting: Earlier this week, before Game 1 of the 2006 Finals[/FONT]
The situation: Shaq's favorite interviewer of all-time might be Dallas radio personality Corby Davidson, who always barrages O'Neal with a series of inventive -- and often politically incorrect -- questions whenever Shaq hits town. On this occasion, Davidson asks: "Let's just say that a snake bit your mom right here, right on the chest area, would you be willing to suck the venom out to win the title?"
The Shaq Smack: "No, but I would with your wife."
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LMAO!

 

[Big Cuz 15]

[FONT=Arial,Hevetica,sans-serif]10. The setting: Earlier this week, before Game 1 of the 2006 Finals[/FONT]
The situation: Shaq's favorite interviewer of all-time might be Dallas radio personality Corby Davidson, who always barrages O'Neal with a series of inventive -- and often politically incorrect -- questions whenever Shaq hits town. On this occasion, Davidson asks: "Let's just say that a snake bit your mom right here, right on the chest area, would you be willing to suck the venom out to win the title?"
The Shaq Smack: "No, but I would with your wife."
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LMAO!

NO WAY LOL

 

[sloter]

**** shaq.