Shaq Vows An Interesting Wardrobe Change If The Los Angeles Lakers Make The Playoffs

Shaq Vows An Interesting Wardrobe Change If The Los Angeles Lakers Make The Playoffs.

Shaquille O'Neal is making a bold promise to fans of the Los Angeles Lakers. According to reports, O'Neal recently said that he would wear a Stone Cold Steve Austin outfit if the Lakers make the playoffs this season.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks made quite an impression with his Stone Cold Steve Austin-inspired outfit during the game against the Lakers on Tuesday.

Brooks wore a black vest with no shirt and ripped jean shorts. It's a nod to the iconic wrestler's signature look.  The "Inside the NBA" crew, including Shaquille O'Neal, found the outfit amusing and had some fun with it during the post-game analysis.

O'Neal even joked that he would wear the outfit himself if the Lakers make the playoffs.

It's worth noting that O'Neal is no stranger to bold fashion choices, having famously donned a superhero costume during one of his own games.

So, if the Lakers do make the playoffs and O'Neal follows through on his promise, it wouldn't be entirely out of character for him to show up in an outfit inspired by a wrestling legend.

Those of you who listen to the Shemon and Sheppard on a regular basis know how upsetting it is to me that so much attention is paid to this below average team.

The Lakers recently lost Lebron James to an injury.  He's supposed to be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks.  Translation: He may be done for the year.  Even if he was healthy the Lakers weren't going anywhere.

They are a long shot at best just to make the "play-in" addition of the playoffs.  Even that is unlikely.  There are just too many teams that they need to jump over.

Sorry Laker national media nitwits who think this team garner's any interest outside of L.A.  An under 500 NBA team doesn't cut it nationally.  Focus on the Eastern Conference because that's where the 2023 NBA champs are going to come from.

Good Day Sir!

RED ALERT Los Angeles Lakers apologists !  One of my favorite radio segments on the Shemon and Sheppard Show on ESPN Southwest Florida is RED ALERT every Tuesday at 3:30ish! That's where we put people, teams or situations on BLAST because they deserve to be ripped. (I also like the missile launch sound effects that Chris plays from the other side of the glass!)

Common targets are prima danna athletes who are unaware of their social surroundings. It is our duty to point out their public deficiencies.

Other targets can be coaches who make bonehead decisions or team owners and general managers who drive their fans nuts. It is our job to set the world straight, at least during our ten minute segment.

Since we've been doing this segment for a while, I also enjoy how the texters like to add their nominations to the list.  Add your Red Alert via text at 239-337-ESPN.

Also, in case you are new to the show, RED ALERT blasts do NOT have to come from the world of sports. In fact, as of late, we like to close the segment by ALWAYS blasting Russian President Vladimir Putin just because. However, I should note that our show goes to painstaking lengths to avoid divisive politics at all costs.

And again, RED ALERT Los Angeles Lakers apologists !  You made the list!  Let's see who else did!

So let's dial it up! Enjoy this week's RED ALERT!

-Craig Shemon

ESPN Southwest Florida

Paper champs. Top ranked annually in November, December, or January. Never number one in April. Never.

Last month IU beat #1 Purdue and the Boilers did not move down in the rankings.

Last week IU beat #5 Purdue at Mackey and did not move down in the rankings.

What gives??

Random thought:  Could we invent a blueberry package that does not require a rubber band or sticker tape in order to remain closed? One slip up and dozens of blueberries are rolling all over the floor.  We've all been there!

Gonna be tough to keep faking interest in this non-playoff team with Lebron out.

Not going to throw at the combine. Mistake!

Both conferences seem like they are on life-support.

Pre-game pat-downs are tone deaf to the fact a young lady is dead.

The Browns are about to buy you.

It's been a year.  Stop the war Ass-Clown!