Shaquille O’Neal: A Matter of Hops
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It is still early in the NBA season but the Miami Heat are off to a slow start. There have been four defeats - no wins. And Shaquille O’Neal is not dominating. In fact, he is struggling.
In the last game, against the Spurs, Shaq had three (3) rebounds in thirty one minutes of playing time. It was not long ago that he used to dominate the boards, at both ends of the floor. On the offensive end, it was not unusual for Shaq to put back a miss and earn a trip to the foul line in the process. Against the Spurs, there was one offensive rebound.
Has Shaquille O’Neal lost some of the spring in his legs? Are there any hops left?
Dwayne Wade has not returned from his injuries. Some are speculating that Shaq may be carrying injuries of his own. He has had foul troubles during these early season games. Is he a step or two slower? For all his size and bluster, Shaquille O’Neal is a sensitive soul. These performances are not his game. Shaq knows that - and one doubts that Shaquille O’Neal will continue so quietly.
Catherine Forsythe
[tags]nba, shaquille o’neal, miami heat, dwayne wade, injuries[/tags]
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November 10th, 2007
at 3:24pm
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motheryours
November 11th, 2007
at 1:30am
Here’s to hoping that Shaq retires soon. I want to remember him breaking backboards, not breaking a sweat just to put on his uniform.
spokenword
November 11th, 2007
at 2:06pm
I think the fact is just that he is getting old. With a frame like his, its still remarkable that he has kept up this long with the athleticism that he has. Normally players with that kind of body frame begin to loose a little bit of luster as they age. At about 35, weighing as much as he does and being as tall as he is, he may be looking into retiring soon, that wouldn’t surprise me.