Think what you will about the part 1. It was just an idea born of Shaq's absurd quotes.

As for the Nike video's, they are just a start. In this final post there will be more video's and pictures pertaining directly to the paper. Enjoy,
Shaq

Photo credit: members.shaw.ca

This is Shaq's magnificent 64,000 square foot house mentioned in the paper. In the paper it says 17,000 but that is taken directly from the source I cited. As the 17,000 square foot home was sold I think the most logical explanation is that he had 2 homes. But I watched this cribs episode and it was insane. And it was the 64,000 squarefoot home I saw, just to be clear.

There are sections of the house that they didn't even use. Shaq said that sometimes he would walk into a room or section of the house and feel like he was somewhere else. The house was so big it was an adventure. Once you get bored with the 2,000 or so square feet you spend all of your time in you don't have to move! Just walk over to another side of the house and voila, a new home.

Clearly the square footage includes the tennis courts, basketball etc. but it's insane. Period.

The embedding option has been "disabled upon request," but here is the link to the Cribs video. Seven minutes long. Skip in 1 minute 40 seconds and it's right on Shaq's entrance. Take notice of the fingerprint scanner to get into his office. Crazy. And according to his wife he's a clean freak. Interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amq_XWYimmQ

Kobe Bryant




Here is a photo of Kobe Bryant's accuser in the 2003 case if you were curious to see it. Classy as she looks on the front of that dirty tabloid, but what do you expect? Personally I don't believe her for a second, not that he was in the right at all. He has a wife and a child! But I doubt if some young hotel worker would turn down sex with an NBA star of his stature. Call me cynical, or sexist haha. But my answer is guided ourely by logic. It just makes sense.


And Jordan!

As everyone will reiterate, Jordan was the man on the court. I can say, and this could be widely supported by video and just via stats. He was the best player the NBA has ever seen. I couldn't find single youtube videos to break down his dunks. Originally I wanted to have a top 5 list or something along those lines. In hindsight, this is probably better as they are all so good.

He was amazing.

Ignore the music if you want, but these moves are incredible.

I love how it's in top 10 and the announcers are right on. "This is Michael jordan at his best and there are very few people on this planet who can do this.


Here is Jordan's 60 Minute interview. It reveals his sportsmanship and outlook. Especially at the beginning as they discuss baseball. I think it's great to have such a contrast to Shaq's in your face, "I'm the best." "Call me Superman, etc." And I had no idea his father was robbed and murdered. Incredible information. so if you have a few minutes take it all in. He also touches on his gambling problem (or prior problem).

I also agree with the message Jordan wants to give to the public and I will repeat it. 'Look closer to home for your heroes, not just to superstars. "

So remember your stars and take a second to consider the WHY. Why do we watch these stars what is it?

My best guess?

They're human, just like you and me.

Final- Because it doesn't always have to be serious

MJ and Shaq
Ever wonder if the biggest names in the game spend their free time together?
I do too and I bet it would go something like this.

So one night Jordan and Shaq are having a sleep over at Shaq’s because he has the biggest bed. The two are incredibly competitive so they decide to play some chess.

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***MOST LINES ARE QUOTES FROM THE PLAYERS
**UNDERLINED AND ITALICIZED LINES ARE NOT
Jordan makes a move, slides a pawn out two spaces and the game begins.
Jordan: “Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.”


Shaq: “I don’t see us having a problem.”


Shaq moves a pawn and a couple uneventful turns pass. Then Jordan takes Shaq’s queen, laughing.


Jordan: “I didn't really have a choice”


Shaq: “There is no need to talk.”


Jordan: “Accept failure, everyone fails at something. When you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result.” You wanna bet on this? 20,000 to the winner, what do you say?


Shaq: “That’s sort of a trick question, and I don’t have a trick answer. Next question, please.”


Jordan: “I’m a competitor. I wanna play.” I wanna bet.


Shaq: Are you trying to Hustle me? I was in Kazaam. “I know what’s a charade, and I know what’s not a charade. I’ll leave it at that."

Jordan: I just wanna bet. Afraid?

Shaq: “I didn’t say anything. Got nothing to say.” You can’t trick me into betting. I’m Superman. Look at the Logo on my chest.

Jordan: Yeah, you’re Superman. You’re a hero. You can’t lose.

Shaq: "But you know, as the saying goes, a hero ain’t nothing but a sandwich."

Jordan: (Awkwardly) That’s the toughest part. (What is wrong with him??)

Shaq: "I’m a married man; I don’t need a relationship with another man."

Jordan: I just wanted a friendly bet. I didn’t ask you to dinner.

Shaq: “I’ll beat you up right now if you want me to.” “I’m George Bush. I’m the president.”

Jordan: I thought you were Superman?

Shaq looks over at his bed, ignoring Jordan.

Shaq: "I think I’m one of the patches of the quilt here. "

Jordan: Man, umm, what?

Shaq: "I was an earthling last summer. I had to go back to my alien roots. I don’t know how it is for you earthlings, but where I’m from, strength is mental."

Jordan: Alien huh? "I was pretty confident that I could make some kind of contact, and I did.”

Awkward silence. Jordan looks back at the game and takes out one of Shaq’s Rooks.

Shaq: “I knew I was dog meat. [But] I’m the good-quality dog meat. I’m the Alpo.”

Jordan: Rolls his eyes. Looks away.
Shaq looks down at his King, surrounded by a few pawns and lesser pieces.

Shaq: "It’s just like a bunch of worker bees protecting the king bee, because I’m not a queen bee. I’m a king bee.”

Jordan looks back at the board, desperate for some escape from this madness. Thank God. Check.

Jordan: No hard feelings, right?

Shaq: “There is nothing for me to be sour about. What you got to understand is that I’m a military man."

Jordan looks down at the pieces on the board, staring at Shaq’s with disdain. Shaq moves his Knight and takes Kobe’s Bishop.

Jordan: "That was a great move, but I don’t wanna tell you that. But I gotta tell you." Because the game is over man.

Shaq: "but did you ever hear me say anything about it?"

Jordan: "Intelligence wins."

Shaq: Being the best right now doesn’t do anything for my feathers. I’m the Halle Berry of the NBA. Everybody wants this, baby. Everybody wants me. I’m getting older. I’m getting sexier. I’m getting meaner. I can still do what I do."

He speaks the last line to the picture of Halle Berry hanging on his wall. Jordan made an escape sometime ago, even tripping on the tails of his tux. But Shaq didn’t notice. He only had eyes for her.

Photos ascribed to Google Images and the subsequent sites: Hoophypes, NBA.com and IMDB.com