Riley Objects to Sumo' Defense of O'Neal
Read More: Chris Mihm , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , Miami Heat , New York Knicks , Shaquille O'Neal
Liz Robbins of THE NEW YORK TIMES reports, Pat Riley, the Hall of Fame coach, and Shaquille O'Neal, the most dominant center in the league, were worn down following the Heat's win over the Lakers - Riley by his 48-minute aerobic workout and O'Neal by Lakers centers Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown. "It wasn't them," a frustrated O'Neal said of his opponents after a victory that left him less than satisfied with his play. "It was me; it is never them. It's always me." But Riley had to disagree. "I'm sure that everybody will say that I'm up here trying to complain," Riley said after the game. Then he discussed what he saw as illegal defenses being used against O'Neal. "I don't see how he can ever get to the basket," Riley said. "I don't care if he is 340 pounds; they get locked into such a defensive position, they just hold him. Link
Originally from NBA.com: News and Scores
ReBlogged by bunch on Dec 27, 2005 at 09:40 AM
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