"I got the opportunity to play pick up ball with Penny, Shaq, Nick" - 8x NBA All-Star Vince Carter recalls playing with stars while in high school, says amateur athletes gain knowledge while playing with pros
“Okay, I’ll go to Miami, thank you, sir, cool with me” - Shaquille O'Neal recalls conversation with Dr. Jerry Buss after he revealed Miami Heat wanted to acquire him
"I only had one thing: I had to buy my mom a house" - Shaquille O'Neal talks about his initial motivation to play in the NBA, says Shareef needs a different one to succeed
“I knew we was going to sweep these motherf**kers”- Snoop Dogg revisits LA Lakers' historic win over New Jersey Nets in the 2002 NBA Finals to complete their 3-peat
"'What if you break your knee? What if you can't play anymore?'" - Shaquille O'Neal looks back at enrolling in the Los Angeles Police Department as a backup plan, as mentioned in the book 'Shaq Uncut'
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'
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