funny story<\/a> about Shaq the exhibitionist.<\/p>\nIn 2003, Lakers guard Brian Shaw was in the final season of a 14-year career. At 36, his age was starting to show both in his game and appearance. He had to shave his head every few days because hair no longer grew on top. But one day, Shaw lost a bet, forcing him to let his hair grow out, bald spot and all.<\/p>\n
After a few weeks, Shaw looked ridiculous. Back then, the Lakers always started practice by meeting at midcourt. But one day, O'Neal didn't show. A few minutes later, everyone heard that booming voice. \"WHO AM I?\"<\/p>\n
Out walked O'Neal, wearing socks, high tops and a towel over his head - nothing else.<\/p>\n
\"We think that's the joke, this 7-foot, 320-pound guy walking out naked,\" Shaw said. \"But when Shaq got to midcourt, he takes off the towel, and he has his head shaved down the middle, trying to look like me. It was so funny.\"<\/p>\n
There's also an amusing story about Shaq being naked in Karrine Steffans' trashy book 'Video Vixen' but every time I hear about Shaq showing off more than we care to see, the first image that pops in my head is this hilarious one.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThen, of course, I think of Shaq rapping: \"Kobe, tell me how my ass taste.\"<\/p>\n