Shaq A Deputy No Longer

Posted by Jeff Sack under NBA Off The Court Issues

Well I guess the question now for the “Big Cactus” is just how does that taste? The “Associated Press” reported Tuesday that Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O’Neal is having his deputy status revoked from Maricopa County after his “Freestylin” rap hit the Internet, and then Television ESPN: Shaq Rap Takes Shots At Kobe Bryant.?Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, told reporters that he was revoking the two special deputy badges he had given O’Neal in 2006, due to the language the center used in his raps. O’Neal used a racial slur, and other offensive language as he put down former teammate Kobe Bryant. Arpaio said that if an officer of his used similar language he would kick him off the force. O’Neal released a statement Monday saying it was all in fun and he meant no harm. The sheriff said what ever the intent, he was offended by the veteran’s words. Arpaio said “Maybe I’m old fashioned, but I don’t think that either conduct should be out there publicly, even if media wasn’t there. I want his two badges back. I don’t condone this type of racial conduct.” Shaq maybe you should stick to making movies, no wait, I just remembered your last one, never mind.

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