First, McNeal would be a fool to leave anything positive Web may have said about Peja out of the article. He surely knew the controversy Web's comments were going to create, don't think he'd ever get an interview with Chris again, and deservedly so.
Second, Web says stupid things. Facts back this up. He's been 'accused' of other things (reported in the media), some or most are probably true and most were just stupid errors in discretion. Great player, but basically a non-thinking individual.
Let his talking on the court speak for itself. Others have intimated or (God bless you) said it outright that Web is passive-aggressive and blames others often; rarely-to-never taking responsibility himself for any of the failures of the team. I take this view myself. In this case the blame is directed at "past softness" of the team. It kinda wears on me that he would talk at ALL about anyone's softness when he himself seems unwilling to put himself on the line where it counts, on the hardwood. Say what you want Chris, but let's SEE some of that toughness, Mr. Power Forward.
For the record, I am not a supporter of Peja vs. Chris, or Chris vs. Peja. I think they're both riddled with personal ambitions and insecurities, but we may NEVER fully know what those are unless they are told. Outright. This would require their knowing themselves. Neither one seems to have much 'maturity' in that department, imo.
Keep it in the lockerroom please, show us tough on the court.
Thank you.
