Shaq Would Have Retired If Riley Didn't Return

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  1. NJNetz

    NJNetz BBW Banned

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">According to sources, Shaquille O'Neal was ready to pack it in, walk away from the final four years and $80 million of his contract, if Pat Riley chose to leave.

    Riley didn't formally announce until Aug. 23 that he would return to the bench</div>
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    NJNetz, Oct 2, 2006
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  2. Shapecity

    Shapecity S2/JBB Teamster Staff Member Administrator

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    Yeah right. He said he'd never play for any coach, but Phil Jackson a few years ago.
     
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    this was a big reality check for me. it made me realize just how old he is getting and that it could all be over in the blink of an eye. i just hope he stays for at leaset the rest of his contract.
     
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