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"I'm surprised he doesn't do this more often" - Phil Jackson's reaction after Shaquille O'Neal almost knocked out Brad Miller
One person who was hardly surprised at the uncontrollable rage of the 7-foot-1 center was his coach at the time, Phil Jackson. "Shaq has great control," Jackson said via the Washington Post. "I'm ...
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Vitor Belfort Crosses Paths with Shaq, Advises Jon Jones Not to Face Tom Aspinall
Vitor Belfort recently interacted with larger-than-life figure from another sport for the second time. Having lived in Florida with his family for more than 10 years, the former UFC champion was in ...
Basketball Network on MSN1d
"The Triangle won't work without a Michael Jordan or a Kobe Bryant" - Michael Jordan on the effectiveness of the triangle offense
Jackson, alongside assistant coach Tex Winter, brought the triangle offense into the fold as a way to distribute touches, ...
All The Smoke on MSN1d
What It Was Like Playing with Jordan, Kobe, and Shaq
John Salley shared what made Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O’Neal so different—and so legendary. Having played ...
Pro Football Network on MSN2d
13-Time Champion Phil Jackson Sends Strong 15-Word Message Calling Out Adam Silver and NBA
The NBA has faced considerable criticism lately over its handling of coverage and presentation. Some of the strongest voices ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
Phil Jackson claimed Kobe wouldn't be rattled by the backlash from the rape case: "He's going to be fine"
Kobe Bryant found himself caught in a situation that could have completely upended anyone's life, regardless of wealth or ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
"He knows there's only a couple things I can do" - When Kobe put on a defensive clinic against Pippen
"I know last night was not the type of game that I would like to finish with," Scottie said in 1999, per the Los Angeles ...
Gary Payton on not fitting in with Phil Jackson's triangle offense while with the Lakers
There were high hopes for the 2003-04 Lakers after they signed Gary Payton and Karl Malone, but things didn't go right, and ...
A Dip in the Lake: The Lakers playoff history against the Timberwolves
Prior to that 2003 postseason matchup with the Lakers, the Timberwolves were recovering from trying to get Joe Smith’s bird ...
Basketball Network on MSN6d
Shaquille O'Neal admits 2001 Lakers benefited from Kobe Bryant's injury: "The best thing that happened to us"
One of the most talked-about moments in the feud between Shaquille O'Neal and the late Kobe Bryant occurred in October 2004.
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Watch how Shaquille O’Neal pushed Kobe Bryant to greatness—by making him mad
Shaquille O’Neal motivated Kobe Bryant by intentionally making him angry, knowing it would fuel Kobe's competitive fire and ...
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Zach Edey Joins Shaquille O'Neal On Exclusive NBA List In vs Hornets
Edey becomes the first rookie to have 40 or more rebounds over a two-game stretch since Shaquille O'Neal did it in 1993 with the Orlando Magic. The list also includes Charles Oakley, Larry Johnson ...