Nic Claxton’s free throw misses certainly can’t be blamed for Brooklyn’s stunning 4-0 series sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics. But they didn’t help. The Nets forward surpassed Shaquille O’Neal in the NBA record books during Monday’s Game 4 loss. And not in a good way. Claxton missed his first 10 free throws in the 116-12 loss, breaking the record for most free throws without a make to start a playoff game. Per Turner Sports — O’Neal’s employer — Shaq previously held the dubious… Source link
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Shaquille O’Neal, NBA Hall of Famer and “Inside the NBA” host, opened up about some painful details from his private life recently, discussing his three major regrets on an episode of “The Pivot Podcast” that was released on Tuesday. “Just because things you do make you seem like you’re perfect, you’re not perfect,” Shaq said. “Big mistake in the Penny [Hardaway] relationship. Big mistake in the Kobe [Bryant] relationship. Horrible mistake in both marriages. Other than that I don’t really… Source link
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The Telegraph USPGA Championship 2021: third round tee times – when do Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy start? USPGA Championship 2021 full leaderboard Phil Mickelson takes a share of the lead into the third round of the USPGA Championship today (Saturday) as he looks to become the oldest major winner in history at Kiawah Island. A week after needing a special exemption into next month’s US Open, the 50 year-old rolled back the years with a second round of 69 to set a halfway target only… Source link
Read More »Shaq, Charles Barkley on James Harden’s trade to the Nets
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal had plenty of thoughts about the blockbuster trade that sent Houston Rockets star James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. The duo addressed the trade on “NBA on TNT” on Thursday night, and didn’t have much sympathy for Harden — especially after his exit. Shaq: ‘When it comes time to show up, he ain’t show up’ Barkley kept it simple, issuing a perfect new nickname for Kevin Durant’s new teammates — who he doesn’t think can live up to Steph… Source link
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