Shaq, How Does Kobe's Ass Taste? The Zen-Master Strikes Again

by JSun on Feb 15, 2009 10:45 PM MST

Does anyone remember the Van Halen "reunion" on the MTV Music Awards in 1996?

It was after Sammy Hagar left and there were some rumors about David Lee Roth rejoining the band. You know, David Lee Roth of Vegas showtunes fame.

I couldn't find the ludicrous presentation he made with the band. I could find Eddie's and Alex's reactions with the stupidity of the presentation interspersed, though. Video below ...

Did anyone see the post-game interview? Shaq said it was nice and kind of like "old times." Kobe responded with, "Well, we're not going back to the room to watch Steel Magnolias."

Kobe was talking to Shaq like Eddie was calling out Diamond Dave: "Look, it's nice we can get along and hang out for old time's sake, but that's about it."

I liked the dancing. I liked Shaq going 5-hole on Howard. But, the patronizing from Shaq and from the Leauge was intolerable.

Also, am I being too much of a homer or did Phil Jackson purposefully remove Amare in the second half? By my memory, he played about the first six minutes and the last 2. Look at the stats -- if Amare gets as many minutes as Kobe, Amare gets as many points as Kobe on about half the shots. I'm probably over-reacting to the possibility that this was Amare's last game as a Sun in our arena. Still, though ...

It sure seems that Shaq has cost this team quite a bit. But, you know what? At least he's happy. And if Amare stays ... don't you think he's going to harbor some ill will toward Shaq over this? Zen-master!

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Haha

For some reason, my brain didn’t even equate Shaq and Amar’e being on the same NBA team while watching the game…

by Rohan on Feb 15, 2009 11:21 PM MST reply actions

Speaking of Kobe...

I know the ASG is tradtionally pretty sloppy, but what was up with all the 3 balls being launched. Do me a favor, All Stars: if you’re going to showboat and eff around (which I fully expect and approve of in an All-Star Game), please do it by clearing the lane and putting on an aerial exhibition, not by firing away with ill-advised 27 footers.

And what was up with the “defense” being played? And by defense I mean, the several plays on which a defender grabbed a man who was blowing past them to prevent an easy bucket. It’s the FREAKING ALL-STAR GAME! You’re not getting posterized since your man has already passed you. Please allow us fans at home the pleasure of gratuitous dunking.

by Mike Lisboa on Feb 16, 2009 12:00 AM MST reply actions

The game is a joke

the worst part of the entire weekend in which the collective NBA “family” gathers for an annual reunion.

I wouldn’t think twice about what happened on the floor tonight. It was either marketing or pure entertainment. Competition was not part of the equation.

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by Seth Pollack on Feb 16, 2009 1:20 AM MST reply actions

I wasn't looking for competition

just a bone

Mmmmm ... Guinness

by JSun on Feb 16, 2009 8:52 AM MST up reply actions

Yeah, I was kinda pissed that Phil sat Amare for so long

How are you gonna go and bench the home town starter while your dude cheeses it?

Kobe just seemed bitter there towards the end that he didn’t get the MVP for himself, and that even though he had game high points and is at the peak of his career, he couldn’t escape Shaq.

by hcblankscreen on Feb 16, 2009 4:22 AM MST reply actions

hah Phil dissed shaq for his co-mvp on 11 minutes played...=)

The Amare Initiative

by ZonaFlash on Feb 16, 2009 2:11 PM MST up reply actions

That would require

that these guys have some sort of grasp on reality. I’m starting to think that Sarver is a schizo, so I guess Amare’s status depends on if Mr. Spend or Dr. Cheapskate is available.

by Diosnomeama on Feb 16, 2009 4:55 AM MST reply actions

Lets face it

The Suns are really in disary right now, and unfortunately we have a jacked up owner. Who knows what the future brings, this could get real ugly before it gets better.

"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"

by Grockcubs on Feb 16, 2009 7:27 AM MST reply actions

Amare was there????

The All-Star game is Shaq’s stage. It has long been and will continue to be so long as he is there. His dancing was the highlight of the weekend for me, without a doubt. As much as 2-faced Phil tried to hold Shaq down by playing him a ridiculous mere 11 minutes, he still could not do it. The Diesel managed to shine and produce the most memorable moments both on (going between Dwight’s legs) and off (dancing) the court.

by Max_in_Missouri on Mar 11, 2009 1:56 PM MDT reply actions