Shaq - "Feud, Designed by Phil"

[Dr Aki]

Per Wiretap:

http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/55438/20081114/shaq_perceived_feud_with_kobe_designed_by_phil/

Shaquille O'Neal wouldn't rule out a return to the Lakers when his current contract is up to backup Andrew Bynum and says that he and Kobe Bryant always got along really well on the court.

"I don't want to answer that now because it would be unfair to Mr. (Steve) Kerr (the Suns president)," said O'Neal when asked if he can see himself back in Los Angeles. "I don't want to answer that. But who knows. I don't like to think that far ahead, but anything could happen."

"It's just that I'd say stuff, he'd say stuff," said O'Neal. "I think it was all designed by Phil (Jackson). Because if you think about it, Phil never called us into the office and said, ''Both of you all, shut the (heck) up.'' Never did that in four years. He knew that when I read something, I was going to get upset. And he knew Kobe was going to always come out and play hard. So I think it was all done by design."

[TyCobb]

Now why would he go and suggest that Phil would do such a thing? It's not like he freaking wrote a book about it to make money.

[SwiLL2432]

I have always thought about Shaq back in L.A., I think it would be ballin!!!

[Sofa King]

Dr. Jerry Buss would have to forget what had happen to let Shaq back.

[Dr Aki]

i really dont think any deal would be reached with shaq

itd create unnecessary attention, having two alpha males on the team again isnt going to ever make things better

plus, how is shaq going to fit in with the second unit's pace?

[El Hardee]

Dacos>Shaq

[wackokid05]

if we brouht back shaq ppl would continue to say kobe cant win wthout shaq which would be a piss off

[methius]

Kobe.. you couldn't do without me..

Kobe, how my a** taste?


LOL.

[organix]

i don't want shaq back in la, he's an idiot who doesn't know when to shut his mouth

[TonyMontana]

I TOLD YOU GUYS............ Shaq will retire in LA......... Mark it.

[doozyj]

I TOLD YOU GUYS............ Shaq will retire in LA......... Mark it.

I concur, Kobe will win a Ring before he comes back as well so no more issues. Book that!

[snaquille oatmeal]

it is everybodys fault, but Shaqs, why am i not surprised.

[Sedale Threatt]

Let. It. Go.

[salmahayek]

Despite everything that has happened, Shaq will always be one of my favorite Lakers. He was the dominant force in an era where we finally three-peated, something no other Laker teams did.

I think it would be great if he came back and retired as a Laker. Regardless, if that happens or not, the Lakers will retire his number and have a great retirement ceremony for him at some point.

If Shaq did come back and obviously reconciled with Kobe - for me - and I'm not speaking for anyone else, obviously, I think it would allow us to hold those three titles at the start of the century with the reverence they really deserve.

I think the breakup of the team and years of the fiascoes has taken a little shine off those titles, but they definitely count, never the less.

[shobe_81]

Does Shaq never blame himself?

[Minhee]

Smart move by Shaq...he wants to comeback so Kobe will not have more rings than him.

[Verbal]

I thought about them getting their fifth rings together.

[DEEP3CL]

Shaq knows he ain't winning NOTHING in Phoenix, he's dead serious about having 6 or so rings. Now he's making amends with Kobe through the media, this is all a mirage until he actually speaks to Kobe in private. His biggest obstacle will be Dr.Buss, but if this means money in his pocket by the fan fare Shaq would create here again he'll go for quickly.

[milesfides]

Well, dismissing the lack of accountability, it's pretty clear Shaq misses what he had with Kobe. Notice he rarely talks about Wade?

Can Shaq stop talking about Kobe?

It's funny, Shaq has always been a contradiction from the beginning, needling Kobe while singing the highest praises. Calling him the best ever while giving him the cold shoulder.

Weird guy.

[DEEP3CL]

Well, dismissing the lack of accountability, it's pretty clear Shaq misses what he had with Kobe. Notice he rarely talks about Wade?

Can Shaq stop talking about Kobe?

It's funny, Shaq has always been a contradiction from the beginning, needling Kobe while singing the highest praises. Calling him the best ever while giving him the cold shoulder.

Weird guy.

Maybe he has ADD or either he's bipolar ! Bottom line Shaq wanna come back home.