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Shaquille O'Neal Considers Stan Van Gundy's Actions 'Bush League,' Says Magic Coach Has Lost Team Forever (Video)

Found April 07, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Dwight Howard,  Stan Van Gundy
TEAMS: Orlando Magic
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Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard weren't exactly the best of friends while Shaq was still playing in the NBA. But any grudge O'Neal might have isn't tainting his outlook on the ongoing Howard-Stan Van Gundy saga. Rather than blasting Howard, who allegedly called for Van Gundy's firing, O'Neal is instead upset with the way the Magic coach has handled the situation. "First of all, private conversations should never be brought public. I thought it was a bush league move by Stan Van Gundy, really, personally," O'Neal said. "First of all, he's lost his team forever now. That right there can...
Original Story: http://www.nesn.com/2012/04/shaquille... Verified_ybn
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