“Why Kevin They Fine Me”: Shaquille O’Neal “Cried” After Losing $35,000

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[{"selector":"#anim-19e8c223-b816-453b-b99a-b283bc721484 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-2.6240230292689484%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e6bb7132-cc83-42a2-acbb-ef263549d6a4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Following a defeat of the Boston Celtics against Orlando Magic, the Boston Celtics player was fined $35,000 by the NBA for complaining about the officials. When Shaq came to know about it, he became shocked and yelled immediately saying, "They fined me $35,000.... Why!!!" in the locker room.

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“Why Kevin They Fine Me”: Shaquille O’Neal “Cried” After Losing $35,000

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