Shaquille O’Neal is understood for being beneficiant to individuals, particularly these in want. O’Neal additionally helped out his teammates throughout his NBA profession, one specific instance was when he gave rookie Ty Lue some money.
In an look on “The Pivod Podcast,” Lue mentioned his first yr within the league with the Lakers. It was a lockout and he had no cash because of the scenario. O’Neal acknowledged it and gave Lue round $20,000.
“Eddie Jones took me beneath his wing and confirmed me the ropes and taught me all the things,” Lue stated. “The first week I obtained on the town, he took me the Century Club and I met Shaq the primary night time. Shaq was like, ‘Man, Glad to have you ever. Come to the home tomorrow and have an enormous meal, no matter, no matter.’
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“So we go to Shaq’s home the subsequent day, he provides me $20,000 money. He’s like, ‘I do know you ain’t obtained no cash. I do know it is a lockout. Take care of your self.’ That sort of helped me out. … Shaq simply made me really feel welcome straight away.”
Channing Crowder had a follow-up query for Ty Lue concerning the cash. Crowder requested the LA Clippers coach if he paid Shaquille O’Neal again the cash he owed.
“No, he stated he did not need him again,” Lue replied.
It was a troublesome scenario for a rookie to be in, particularly throughout a lockout. Lue was very fortunate that O’Neal was beneficiant sufficient to acknowledge his wants. The two performed collectively for 3 seasons, successful two NBA championships in 2000 and 2001.
Lue went on to have an 11-year profession within the NBA, primarily as a backup level guard. He additionally performed for different groups such because the Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks.
After his enjoying profession resulted in 2009, Lue grew to become an assistant coach for a number of groups. Lue began his teaching profession with the Boston Celtics earlier than stints with the LA Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Lue took over the pinnacle teaching job in Cleveland in the midst of the 2015-16 season whereby they went on to win a championship. He’s now with the LA Clippers and is taken into account among the many greatest coaches within the league.
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Shaquille O’Neal underwent hip surgical procedure
Shaquille O’Neal lately underwent hip surgical procedure, importing a photograph of himself mendacity on a hospital mattress. His followers had been scared that one thing dangerous occurred to the LA Lakers legend, however he rapidly clarified the scenario with a hilarious reel on his Instagram.
“To all of the people who find themselves involved,” O’Neal wrote. “First let me begin off by saying thanks. And lastly I’m advantageous. Just needed to get some BBL work carried out aka #hipreplacement, however sure I’m advantageous, no want to fret.”
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