Shaq says LeBron never listened to Mike Brown

[G-Funk]

Shaquille O’Neal knows how to sell books. Make friends, not so much. But he’s going to sell copies of his new book.

We already brought you excerpts where Shaq throws Kobe Bryant under the bus (and only Brian Shaw had a level head and dealt with the situation, but you don’t want him to be the Lakers coach). And there was the part where Shaq said he didn’t back down from Pat Riley.

Next up, LeBron. And how he didn’t listen to coach Mike Brown (via Hoopsworld).

LeBron was a huge star. He was as big as I was in 2000 in L.A. when I was dominating the league. … Our coach, Mike Brown, was a nice guy, but he had to live on edge because nobody was supposed to be confrontational with LeBron. Nobody wanted him to leave Cleveland, so he was allowed to do whatever he wanted to do.

I remember one day in a film session LeBron didn’t get back on defense after a missed shot. Mike Brown didn’t say anything about it. He went to the next clip and it was Mo Williams not getting back and Mike was saying, “Yo, Mo, we can’t have that. You’ve got to hustle a little more.” So Delonte West is sitting there and he’s seen enough and he stands up and says, “Hold up, now. You can’t be pussyfooting around like that. Everyone has to be accountable for what they do, not just some us.” Mike Brown said, “I know, Delonte. I know.” Mike knew Delonte was right. …





http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/02/shaq-says-lebron-never-listened-to-mike-brown-in-cleveland/

[Real Men Wear Green]

It just had to be Delonte, didn't it?

[The Macho Man]

Shaq, you bein a real bitch right now.

[pegasus]

Delonte fathering his son through Mike Brown.:applause:

[Suckafree]

Hmmmm, I'm actually inclined to believe this.

Good on Delonte for saying something then I spose

[NumberSix]

How do you listen to Mike Brown if he's not the one giving the orders?

[rodman91]

"the Angrier West Gets The Hornier He Becomes, And West Is Angrrryyyyyyy!!!!!"

[chips93]

this has been rumored for years, lebron never appeared to have to listen to anybody in clevland, because they were just trying to appease him.

reportedly wade and riley have him on a shorter leash in miami.

[DuMa]

this isnt a surprise. mike brown was always the 2nd word or worse to listen to after lebron's voice on the floor. he was just there to make sure lebron got what he needed on the floor at all times. cater to the superstar and he will giveth back nearly 99% time. unfortunately for cleveland, they fell into the 1%

[cteach111]

Shaq is kinda like a snitch. The dude's a rat.

[Lebron23]

I still like Shaq as a player, but he needs to keep his mouth shut. He's going to make enemies to some of his former teammates.

[LBJ 23]

It just had to be Delonte, didn't it?
:roll:

[pauk]

its no secret tho.... mike brown was a horrible coach (especially offensively)... its not that lebron didnt listen to him, he did... but he was more like ---> :rolleyes: after hearing his suggestions and looking at his playbook:

http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Mike-Brown-Playbook.jpg
http://9.media.sportspickle.cvcdn.com/1/1/sportspickle.568516d1d5ad5b61acf2fcc1b4db35d4.jpg

[airchibundo507]

Delonte sonnin that ni99a as usual

lol

[step_back]

I still like Shaq as a player, but he needs to keep his mouth shut. He's going to make enemies to some of his former teammates.

I have a huge amount of respect for a guy willing to call things as he see's it. Even if it creates some bad blood it's much better than the PC nonsense LeBron does.

[D.J.]

Granted the majority of what Shaq has said is probably true, he's really throwing people under the bus and burning bridges. Then again, he's almost always burned bridges. He accused Penny Hardaway of being gay(his departure of Orlando), his continuous soap opera with Kobe(LA), ripping Wade, Chris Quinn, and Ricky Davis(Miami), ripping Nash(Phoenix), and this latest info(Cleveland). Seems like Boston is the only bridge he hasn't burned...yet.

[ShaqAttack3234]

Granted the majority of what Shaq has said is probably true, he's really throwing people under the bus and burning bridges. Then again, he's almost always burned bridges. He accused Penny Hardaway of being gay(his departure of Orlando), his continuous soap opera with Kobe(LA), ripping Wade, Chris Quinn, and Ricky Davis(Miami), ripping Nash(Phoenix), and this latest info(Cleveland). Seems like Boston is the only bridge he hasn't burned...yet.

While I certainly understand a good amount of the backlash against Shaq for some of his actions and comments. A lot of this information doesn't seem accurate.

If he did accuse Penny of being gay, I'm 99% sure it wasn't publicly. I heard rumors of Shaq walking into Penny's hotel and Penny was with the Urkel guy or whatever, which sounded like a ridiculous made up story to me.

Don't remember him ripping Wade publicly either. All I remember is Shaq reportedly calling Wade "wonderboy" but not publicly. Never remember him ripping Nash either.

Though I'll add in his public criticism of Nick Anderson, Nick Van Exel, David, Quinn, Kobe and probably some others that I'm forgetting.

[The Macho Man]

Granted the majority of what Shaq has said is probably true, he's really throwing people under the bus and burning bridges. Then again, he's almost always burned bridges. He accused Penny Hardaway of being gay(his departure of Orlando), his continuous soap opera with Kobe(LA), ripping Wade, Chris Quinn, and Ricky Davis(Miami), ripping Nash(Phoenix), and this latest info(Cleveland). Seems like Boston is the only bridge he hasn't burned...yet.

What did Shaq say about Nash, I must have missed that?

[Lebron23]

I have a huge amount of respect for a guy willing to call things as he see's it. Even if it creates some bad blood it's much better than the PC nonsense LeBron does.


Kobe, Nash and LeBron are also going to bash him in their own biographies.


Granted the majority of what Shaq has said is probably true, he's really throwing people under the bus and burning bridges. Then again, he's almost always burned bridges. He accused Penny Hardaway of being gay(his departure of Orlando), his continuous soap opera with Kobe(LA), ripping Wade, Chris Quinn, and Ricky Davis(Miami), ripping Nash(Phoenix), and this latest info(Cleveland). Seems like Boston is the only bridge he hasn't burned...yet.

Controversy creates cash.

[jlip]

This is not shocking. Everyone knew that everything in Cleveland revolved around Lebron. That's why I've always said that Lebron needed a strong coach that can demand his respect and even reprimand him if he did wrong. He needed a Pat Riley, Phil Jackson, Greg Pops, or even a Larry Brown type figure. Mike Brown is/ was not that coach.

P.S. I'm waiting on some of Shaq's former teammates to write a "tell all" book with some info about him.

[Lebron23]

This is not shocking. Everyone knew that everything in Cleveland revolved around Lebron. That's why I've always said that Lebron needed a strong coach that can demand his respect and even reprimand him if he did wrong. He needed a Pat Riley, Phil Jackson, Greg Pops, or even a Larry Brown type figure. Mike Brown is/ was not that coach.

P.S. I'm waiting on some of Shaq's former teammates to write a "tell all" book with some info about him.

The best coach that Superstar LeBron ever played with was none other than Coach K.

[Yung D-Will]

I still like Shaq as a player, but he needs to keep his mouth shut. He's going to make enemies to some of his former teammates.
What makes you think Shaq gives a crap?


Seriously this is Shaq

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-BoeBedZ3k

[boozehound]

not very surprising. Sounds like west banged his mom just out of spite.

[DMV2]

P.S. I'm waiting on some of Shaq's former teammates to write a "tell all" book with some info about him.
"Tell all" books seem like something gold-diggers and scandalous no-name "celebrities" would do, not Shaq. I mean, he doesn't really need the money, he sure as hell don't need the 15 minutes of fame. He's a Hall of Fame-bound legend.

I always thought there was an honor code among athletes that they don't dish shit like this to the public.

[G-train]

Shaq isn't a good person? Tell me something new.

[mountainmamba]

If people didnt realize this before Shaqs book then I cant help you.

[Fatal9]

LeBron only listened to white guy. Someone find that gif :bowdown:

[brisbaneman]

I heard they used to have to dumb down film sessions to keep lebron's attention.

lebron is such a clown. i wonder if he will live past 40.

[G-Funk]

What did Shaq say about Nash, I must have missed that?
Just ripped him and Amare for not playing Defense

[MaxFly]

It just had to be Delonte, didn't it?

Only one certifiably crazy enough to say something.

[ballup]

It just had to be Delonte, didn't it?
Look who else is on that Cavs roster, doubt any of the other guys would call out Lebron like that.

[G-Funk]

Don't remember him ripping Wade publicly either. All I remember is Shaq reportedly calling Wade "wonderboy" but not publicly. Never remember him ripping Nash either.




When asked what his fifth championship meant to him personally, Bryant declared, "I got one more than Shaq. So you can take that to the bank."

"My first thought [after hearing that] was, 'Well, I guess I'm still relevant,'" O'Neal said. "Kobe is still thinking about me, I guess. I'm still someone to be measured against

"But I don't compete with little guards. I don't compete with little guys who run around dominating the ball, throwing up 30 shots a night -- like D-Wade, Kobe.

Shaq also snitched on Dwyane Wade For Cheating on Gabrielle Union With Lauren London

[GOBB]

Shaq, you bein a real bitch right now.

He's been one for years, but everyone keeps giving him passes.

[Inception28]

Lebron doesn't listen to Spolestra either. I do kind of wonder what would have happened if Pop was the one who coached him, you have to listen to Pop.

[Yung D-Will]

He's been one for years, but everyone keeps giving him passes.
People give him passes because the man was literally unarguable . It's not like it's some random role player making these comments.


It's this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVupzjaV980

[SpecialQue]

"Tell all" books seem like something gold-diggers and scandalous no-name "celebrities" would do, not Shaq. I mean, he doesn't really need the money, he sure as hell don't need the 15 minutes of fame. He's a Hall of Fame-bound legend.

I always thought there was an honor code among athletes that they don't dish shit like this to the public.

Seriously? You REALLY don't think Shaq would do this just for the money?

I present exhibits A, B, and C:

http://www.judiciaryreport.com/images/Kazaam.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Steelposter.jpg/220px-Steelposter.jpg

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/6143/190946-shaqfu_large.jpg

[Xover]

http://makesmalltalksexy.com/blog/wp-content/guy-making-girl-laugh.jpg

http://a2.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/151/78de9cbcac7245529126764da1e856f8/l.gif

[G-train]

Lebron doesn't listen to Spolestra either.

Yes he does.

:confusedshrug:

[Kurosawa0]

Can't wait for the inevitable Kobe-Mike Brown soap opera.

[GOBB]

People give him passes because the man was literally unarguable . It's not like it's some random role player making these comments.


It's this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVupzjaV980

People are morons for giving him a pass because he used to dominate the game (which was a long long time ago). Is this a lifetime pass? Heck I was expecting you to say he gets a pass because he's a personality people like/enjoy. He's funny, charasmatic etc etc. Didnt expect it to be a clip from 2001 of him dominating. He's unguardable so he can say/do things he tells other people not to do that he himself ends up doing. I see.

He gets no passes on my end.

[Kurosawa0]

And we can all bitch about Shaq doing this tell-all or whatever it is, but I know I'm going to read it.

[bdreason]

I think everyone already knew this. Someone post the gif of the "white guy" coaching the Cavs.

[GOBB]

And we can all bitch about Shaq doing this tell-all or whatever it is, but I know I'm going to read it.

I'm not.

[triangleoffense]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/02/shaq-says-lebron-never-listened-to-mike-brown-in-cleveland/
Eh this is nothing new. Nothing short of a hall of fame (with multiple titles) coach would be able to have the type of sway that Jackson had over Bryant. Being a Laker fan all I can hope for is that they at least get along and that Kobe will at least follow along if he sees that the system is working and that its translating into wins.

[imdaman99]

People give him passes because the man was literally unarguable . It's not like it's some random role player making these comments.


It's this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVupzjaV980
so he dominates the inferior east while kobe outplays him against the legit spurs every year in the wcf which apparently means kobe road shaq's coattails. logic on anti kobe trolls is ridiculous :lol

[AlphaWolf24]

so he dominates the inferior east while kobe outplays him against the legit spurs every year in the wcf which apparently means kobe road shaq's coattails. logic on anti kobe trolls is ridiculous :lol


Snack is a straight buster....still laughing at him getting merked by Charles Barkley , and Eric Montross....and then e couldn't even hit Brad Miller when he was trying to sucker punch him...:lol



HO AZZ niqqa needs to just go away....he destroying his legacy as the 3rd best player of the 2000's...:oldlol:

[DevilsAssassin]

Shaquille O'Neal > Anyone in the NBA.........when you are as good as Shaq, you can say whatever the **** you want.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewBnHq04CRg

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[raptorfan_dr07]

so he dominates the inferior east while kobe outplays him against the legit spurs every year in the wcf which apparently means kobe road shaq's coattails. logic on anti kobe trolls is ridiculous :lol

The Sixers were the toughest team the Lakers faced in 2001. They took Game 1 and were pretty much in every game after that. They were right there in Game 2 and came close to going up 2-0 on the road. Dikembe Mutombo was the DPOY dumbf*ck. Shaq ran through him like nothing. Kobe got outplayed by Allen Iverson. Put AI on the Lakers instead of Kobe and they still win 3 in a row.

Besides the only year the Spurs were a real threat to the Lakers during their 3peat run was 2001, and yes, Kobe was the best player in that series. In 2002, the Spurs weren't much of a threat. The Kings were the only real legit threat to LA that year, and once again, Shaq was the best player in that series.

[Rooster]

The Sixers were the toughest team the Lakers faced in 2001. They took Game 1 and were pretty much in every game after that. They were right there in Game 2 and came close to going up 2-0 on the road. Dikembe Mutombo was the DPOY dumbf*ck. Shaq ran through him like nothing. Kobe got outplayed by Allen Iverson. Put AI on the Lakers instead of Kobe and they still win 3 in a row.

Besides the only year the Spurs were a real threat to the Lakers during their 3peat run was 2001, and yes, Kobe was the best player in that series. In 2002, the Spurs weren't much of a threat. The Kings were the only real legit threat to LA that year, and once again, Shaq was the best player in that series.


Lakers gave that game 1 away. They were killing the Sixers and they got complacent. Sorry Allen Iverson did not outplayed Kobe, AI just chuckled a lot of shots without a pulse and Kobe just took what defense gave him.

And Shaq always looks human against the Spurs while Kobe is like predator in a killing field.

[SAKOTXA]

Lol at Shaq and how he has the audacity to call somebody else a snitch.

He's still one of my most favorite players ever, because of what he did for our franchise, but he has got to keep his mouth shut.

[HylianNightmare]

sounds about right

[Lebowski]

I'm not.

You did open this thread.

I think we all can agree that Shaq does not care whatever "passes" we give him. Also, stories from "within" is always enticing so this book will probably do very good. And quotes/excerpts will be continued to be posted here, you and me will open to read just like we did this time.

[Xover]

You did open this thread.

I think we all can agree that Shaq does not care whatever "passes" we give him. Also, stories from "within" is always enticing so this book will probably do very good. And quotes/excerpts will be continued to be posted here, you and me will open to read just like we did this time.

You done been got by typical marketing strategies.

I would be enticed to find out what is in the book, but knowing that it may contain 60% bullsht I'd settle for a book review or two over purchasing and wasting my time reading a whole book by shaq

[Lebowski]

You done been got by typical marketing strategies.

I would be enticed to find out what is in the book, but knowing that it may contain 60% bullsht I'd settle for a book review or two over purchasing and wasting my time reading a whole book by shaq

I wont read it, what makes you think I will.

However, I will continue to click on threads like this. It is better like this anyway, as the "bullshit" gets filtered away and we get the good parts. Like this piece. Someone here will read it and tell us, or some reporter will.

[JaskoX1]

Lol at Shaq and how he has the audacity to call somebody else a snitch.

He's still one of my most favorite players ever, because of what he did for our franchise, but he has got to keep his mouth shut.
What are we, 12 and in middle school?

This isn't news to anyone. The 2010 Cavaliers were one hell of a team. Delonte was the secret leader!

[El Kabong]

Has Shaq ever said anything nice about anyone?

[JD_TO]

I think everyone already knew this. Someone post the gif of the "white guy" coaching the Cavs.
http://i42.tinypic.com/28lyo39.jpg

[MiseryCityTexas]

:oldlol: @ penny hardaway being gay. he was like one of the first known celebrities other than john singleton to stretch tyra bank's ******.

[Sarcastic]

In other news, water is wet and the sky is blue.

[DCL]

EVERYBODY WALKS over mike brown.

when had mike brown ever critiqued lebron in post game interviews when they were in cleveland? never.

and it's the same thing in miami now. lebron ain't listening to that jv coach eric spoelstra.

[nashwade]

shaq said nash didn't deserve the MVPs

[DCL]

i don't think lebron can ever handle a disciplinary coach who would have the balls to get on his case.

he's never dealt with a coach like that before in his life. and look at what happened when wade got mad and yelled at him in the finals. he just shrank and looked like a little kid about to cry, kwame brown style.

but the mike browns and spoelstras. those are his puppets.

[jlip]

shaq said nash didn't deserve the MVPs

Shaq may have been a little bitter there, because he felt that he, himself, should have actually won the '05 MVP.

[kentatm]

http://i42.tinypic.com/28lyo39.jpg

that's John Kuester who failed miserably as the head coach of Detroit partly b/c the players led a revolt against him.

he is now back with Brown as an assistant in LA

[KenneBell]

Granted the majority of what Shaq has said is probably true, he's really throwing people under the bus and burning bridges. Then again, he's almost always burned bridges. He accused Penny Hardaway of being gay(his departure of Orlando), his continuous soap opera with Kobe(LA), ripping Wade, Chris Quinn, and Ricky Davis(Miami), ripping Nash(Phoenix), and this latest info(Cleveland). Seems like Boston is the only bridge he hasn't burned...yet.
http://www.celticslife.com/2011/11/shaq-rips-glen-davis-in-new.html

:roll:

[Kungfro]

http://www.celticslife.com/2011/11/shaq-rips-glen-davis-in-new.html

:roll:

Love the other link they have in there.
http://www.redsarmy.com/home/2011/11/the-big-shennanigan.html#

What a goon.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

[QUOTE]I wasn

[MaxFly]

Here's the Obama comment concerning Rondo...


In early March some of the guys went to the museum of Fine Arts for a fund-raiser and got to hang with President Barack Obama. Everyone was a little bit in awe. The President turns to Ray, points at Rondo, and says, “Hey, Ray, why don’t you teach this kid how to shoot?” Everyone starts laughing.

KG told me he saw the look on Rondo’s face and the kid was devastated, embarrassed. Dissed by the President, even though I’m sure Obama didn’t mean any harm. Rondo smiled and went along with all of it, but KG told me he could see it in his eyes. It bothered Rondo. It killed him.

The next day Rondo shot the ball horribly. He stopped taking shots after that. He’s so sensitive. I think it was a real jolt to hear the outside perception of a basketball fan who happens to be the President of the United States. It messed with his mind. I’m sure of it.

http://www.celticslife.com/2011/08/shaq-obama-to-blame-for-rondo-late.html

Low blow, Shaq... low blow.

Edited to add link.

[$LakerGold]

:facepalm Shaq being Shaq..

Yo, Everyone is different... Kobe matured from being a spoiled stubborn player to a coach-able player.

And Maybe Lebron isnt... Shaq could be lyin:facepalm

[calvin671996]

it doesn't weird.

Lebron is King James ,why a king need to listen a Mike Brown?

[Dizzle-2k7]

Here's the Obama comment concerning Rondo...



http://www.celticslife.com/2011/08/shaq-obama-to-blame-for-rondo-late.html

Low blow, Shaq... low blow.

Edited to add link.


Blaming Shaq for this? Low blow?

How about Obama should shut his fukkin mouth and try to bring America back to its height .

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

I have a huge amount of respect for a guy willing to call things as he see's it. Even if it creates some bad blood it's much better than the PC nonsense LeBron does.
it's borderline snitching tho.

[Doranku]

Hate him or love him, this is just classic Shaq. Not sure why people are surprised by this. Personally, I can't wait to read his book. Guaranteed laughs.

[ILLsmak]

[CENTER]http://makesmalltalksexy.com/blog/wp-content/guy-making-girl-laugh.jpg



^ :)

[goldenboy_smith]

Shaq is a snitch cant play with a dude like that, stupid sell out :facepalm

[D.J.]

http://www.celticslife.com/2011/11/shaq-rips-glen-davis-in-new.html

:roll:


:facepalm

[G-Funk]

:milton

[guy]

Shocker :oldlol:

[dgaras]

i respect shaq for not giving a fuq :applause:

[Fallen Angel]

:yaohappy:

[Magic 32]

So Shaq was a.....snitch?

https://media.giphy.com/media/5xtDarGKFsorQ5k6MCs/giphy.gif

[Long Duck Dong]

I think everyone already knew this. Someone post the gif of the "white guy" coaching the Cavs.
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133245 :oldlol:

[JohnFreeman]

Yeah, I bet Kobe listened to Mike Brown as well :roll:

[SamuraiSWISH]

Delonte fathering his son through Mike Brown.:applause:
:oldlol: