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What Happened to the Days of the Dominant Center?

What Happened to the Days of the Dominant Center?

September 17, 2010 – Kevin Burke It’s no secret that the NBA goes through different eras.  All of which played a role in giving us the league in which we know and love today. We currently live in the the era of the scoring perimeter player. Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Tracy McGrady, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, [...]

September 17, 2010 Anou Enright Blogs, Kevin Burke 1

Shaq Accused by Former Employee of Hacking and Destroying Computer

Shaq Accused by Former Employee of Hacking and Destroying Computer

September 15, 2010 – THD Rumor Patrol Talk about new meaning to the NBA coaching term started by Gregg Popovich called ‘Hack-a-Shaq’. And if this turns out to be true, Shaq can forget about his post playing career of being a Sheriff, or possibly his new girlfriend Nikki ‘Hoopz’ Alexander for that matter….. NBA star [...]

September 15, 2010 admin Rumors 0

Shaq Crashes a Wedding in Boston [Pics]

Shaq Crashes a Wedding in Boston [Pics]

September 3, 2010 – Dr. Anklesnap Just over a week ago we told you about the rumor that Shaquille O’Neal got engaged to his new girlfriend Nikki ‘Hoopz’ Alexander. Well it looks like he is on the prowl for wedding tips, because the big fella recently crashed a wedding in Boston at the Four Seasons [...]

September 3, 2010 admin Blogs, Dr. Anklesnap 3

Shaq Chillin’ in Beantown [Video]

Shaq Chillin’ in Beantown [Video]

August 31, 2010 – Dr. Anklesnap Whenever Shaquille O’Neal signs with a new team (which is more and more frequent these days) he likes to make a splash when he shows up for work. Although a bit more low key than we are used to seeing the diesel (maybe because of his apparent engagement), it [...]

August 31, 2010 admin Dr. Anklesnap 0

Shaq on Kobe: “I Only Compete Against Big Guys” [Video]

Shaq on Kobe: “I Only Compete Against Big Guys” [Video]

August 30, 2010 – Dr. Dime NBC Sports recently asked Shaquille O’Neal, while in Boston, about his rivalry with Kobe Bryant and whether or not he was upset that Kobe got his 5th title, putting him one behind in the race to the most rings. Shaq surprisingly, yet quite cleverly dodged the question by saying [...]

August 30, 2010 admin Blogs 2

Introducing Shaq’s New Girlfriend Nikki ‘Hoopz’ Alexander [Photos]

Introducing Shaq’s New Girlfriend Nikki ‘Hoopz’ Alexander [Photos]

August 20, 2010 – The Hoop Doctors Shaquille O’Neal is currently dating Nikki ‘Hoopz’ Alexander of reality show fame. Slight height difference between them, huh? Nikki won the reality show Flavor of Love with Rapper Flavor Flav. She was also more recently a contestant on the reality show I Love Money. Alexander is said to [...]

August 20, 2010 admin Blogs 72

Should Shaq Still Get His Number Retired by the Lakers?

Should Shaq Still Get His Number Retired by the Lakers?

August 12, 2010 – R.S. De France With 15-time All-Star Center Shaquille O’Neal joining the defending Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics, what does that mean for his legacy as a Laker?  Many fans in Los Angeles have suggested that the Lakers should not retire his number.  Others, and radio hosts, have argued that his number [...]

August 12, 2010 Rob R.S. De France 0

Celtics Close to Signing Shaq

Celtics Close to Signing Shaq

August 3, 2010 – Dr. Anklesnap According to multiple sources, including the following from David Aldridge of TNT and NBA.com, it looks like the Boston Celtics and veteran Shaquille O’Neal are very close to agreeing on a contract for next season. The Boston Celtics were “close” on Tuesday, according to a league source, to signing [...]

August 3, 2010 admin Dr. Anklesnap 4

Shaquille O’Neal: “Don’t Call it a Comeback, I been Here for Years”

Shaquille O’Neal: “Don’t Call it a Comeback, I been Here for Years”

March 2, 2009 – Dr. J-Water Shaquille O’Neal’s post-game comments after yesterday’s win against the Los Angeles Lakers reminded me of the opening lyrics to LL Cool J’s most well known song “Mama Said Knock You Out”. For those of you who don’t follow hip-hop music all that closely, i’m referring to the opening line [...]

March 2, 2009 admin Blogs 1

Shaquille O’Neal passes Hakeem Olajuwon on the NBA’s All-time Scoring List

Shaquille O’Neal passes Hakeem Olajuwon on the NBA’s All-time Scoring List

January 29, 2009 – Dr. J-Water Heading into tonight’s game in Phoenix between the Suns and their long time rivals the San Antonio Spurs, Shaquille O’Neal was trailing the great Hakeem ‘The Dream’ Olajuwon by a mere 5 points on the NBA’s All-time Scoring List. Midway through the first quarter Shaquille O’Neal spun on Tim [...]

January 30, 2009 admin Blogs 11