LA Lakers News Roundup: Shaquille O’Neal reckons fans will love Patrick Beverley, former Celtics star reveals he was in contact with Lakers in free agency, and more | September 19, 2022
"Your father is an idiot... A monster on the court; you’re not like that" - Shaquille O'Neal on the advice he gives his son Shareef O'Neal, says he tells the latter to develop his own game and style
“I played with a guy like that in GP; LA gonna love Pat Beverley” - Shaquille O'Neal predicts Patrick Beverley’s impact on the LA Lakers next season will be similar to that of Gary Payton and Dennis Rodman
“LeBron is the funniest dude in the league” - Shaquille O’Neal contends that LeBron James’ goofy side could be crucial in keeping together what could be a volatile Lakers locker room next season
“He plays the game like it’s supposed to be played, not these dudes making $200-300 million and can’t play at all” - Shaquille O'Neal backs Patrick Beverley while ripping Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell
"You guys don't think I'm in charge? You guys don't think I understand the lingo?" - Shaquille O'Neal explains why he got Master's degree at University of Phoenix
"Coming to sit courtside after becoming famous, that's probably the best thing that can happen to you" - Snoop Dogg reminisces attending LA Lakers games during Kobe Bryant-Shaquille O'Neal era
“I can look at a guy and can see if he can play” - Shaquille O’Neal praises Patrick Beverley’s competitive mindset, says he impacts game better than other ‘dudes making $200-300 million'
“It was a sad day before it was Joyous” - Shaquille O'Neal reflects on his emotional HOF induction day, says his father made it possible with 'Imma make you the best big man ever' approach
“I was like, 'I didn't know you're married with kids'”- Shaquille O’Neal opens up on his relation with Tim Duncan, says he was uninformed on the "enigmatic superstar" parenting 2 daughters
"Sometimes you can play like you don’t even deserve to be in the league" - Shaquille O'Neal opens up on his mindset going into a game in a vintage interview from 1992
"I haven’t played against David yet, but Hakeem was real tough and Patrick was real tough" - Shaquille O'Neal names his toughest competition to Ernie Johnson in a candid interview taken back in 1992
“Worst teammate? Dennis Rodman”- Shaquille O'Neal describes 5x NBA Champion as a delinquent teammate, admiringly envies his menacing game after an offbeat training regime
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