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Report: Shaq Needs Deputy Training

It won't be easy for Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal to become a deputy in Ohio, according to a report.

O'Neal, who has a brief history in law enforcement, applied to become a special deputy in Ohio.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Sunday that he must pass a test and undergo training first.

"It appears that Mr. O'Neal will need to undergo substantial additional training as well as successful completion of the state certification examination before he can become a certified peace officer in the state of Ohio," Holly Hollingsworth, spokeswoman for the state attorney general, said.

Via ESPN


Shaq Misses Fifth Straight Game

Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal missed Saturday's game against the 76ers because of a shoulder injury.

It marked the fifth consecutive game O'Neal has missed.

He hasn't played since Nov. 12 against the Heat.

Cleveland coach Mike Brown says that O'Neal won't play until he practices.

Via ESPN


Redick Opines On Lack Of National Media Attention For Magic

J.J. Redick has a theory on why the Magic aren't national media darlings like the Cavaliers and Celtics are.

"We have a target on our backs, but I still think we’re under the radar a little bit more than Boston and Cleveland," he said. "We’re a small market, so we’re going to get less attention. Plus, we don’t have LeBron. Seriously, if the guy (James) said tomorrow that he was going to run for President, (CNN’s) Anderson Cooper would be on SportsCenter for 30 minutes talking about why he’d make a good president."

Via NBA.com


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