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Shaquille O’Neal Admits Lakers GM’s Sly Maneuver In 2004 Had Him Heated

"I was going to kill that dude," said Shaq on Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak after he was traded without prior intimation. "I understand the business, but show me a little more respect." Shaq and Kobe's feud was at an all time high so separating them was priority number one. Interestingly enough, reports from 2004 suggest Shaq requested a trade.