‘Sheed Hates the All-Star Game
OK, not really, but Rasheed Wallace isn’t exactly thrilled with the idea of going to New Orleans next month.
With Shaq fossilizing before our very eyes, and Dwight Howard being the sure-fire starter , ‘Sheed is likely to be named the backup center by the coaches in the mid-season showcase. There’s just one small problem: He doesn’t want to go.
“That’s what I look forward to, those four days,” Wallace said. “I’m not trying to go down there. I want to rest those four days. I’ve been keeping a little eye on it. Better (Shaq) than me.”
If you’ve ever wondered why a large segment of the basketball-viewing public doesn’t like the guy, this is a perfect example. His coach, Flip Saunders, is already ridiculing the comments, as he should.
Go to the game, Sheed. The weekend may be a grind to an extent (what, with the media obligations and whatnot), but it’s not like you’re going to be asked to play 40 minutes in the game. Suck it up.
44 Responses to “‘Sheed Hates the All-Star Game”
Jan.22 at 1:05 pm
riggs says:
he would be the only player to catch a double-T during an all star game
Jan.22 at 1:07 pm
TADOne says:
Sheed says this EVERY year.
Jan.22 at 1:09 pm
Kyle Ian says:
Has anyone ever even gotten a T in an All-Star game? If not Sheed should be the first.
Jan.22 at 1:13 pm
Myles Brown says:
Do they cut checks for the ASG? Maybe thats the problem.
Jan.22 at 1:16 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
I’m with Sheed.
Jan.22 at 1:18 pm
TADOne says:
CTC.
Jan.22 at 1:18 pm
Johnny Kilroy says:
the word “new” should never be posted next to be the nugget of information “sheed hates the all-star game” thats been true for years, he’s the Manny Ramirez of bball when it comes to this
Jan.22 at 1:22 pm
Captain America says:
Sheed, see article on Matt Harpring for sobering reflection.
Jan.22 at 1:28 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
It’s highly doubtful that ‘Sheed believes in such things as sobering OR reflection, let alone both at the same time.
Jan.22 at 1:47 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Just send Shaq one last time. He seems to genuinely enjoy the experience still, which is amazing.
Jan.22 at 1:48 pm
Myles Brown says:
Its amazing that Shaq still likes attention?
Jan.22 at 1:57 pm
H to the izzo says:
It’s amazing that people still like Shaq.
Jan.22 at 1:57 pm
H to the izzo says:
From a playing ability stand point that is.
Jan.22 at 2:01 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Shaq seems to genuinely enjoy the ENTIRE All-Star experience. Which is more than you can say for some players. The Big Contract has his problems to be sure, but at least he seems to comprehend that being an NBA player is a pretty great gig and not the equivalent of working in a coal mine. (Although at this point I’d actually rather work in a coal mine than play for the Heat.)
Jan.22 at 2:02 pm
H to the izzo says:
I fail to understand Sheed at the best of times.
Jan.22 at 2:08 pm
TADOne says:
Sheed likes it like that.
Jan.22 at 2:11 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Rasheed is also one of my top-five favorite NBA players ever. (That list would probably be 25 names long, but who’s counting?)
Jan.22 at 2:14 pm
TADOne says:
Both teams played hard.
Jan.22 at 2:32 pm
Fredo says:
Shaq at the ASG in NOLA makes sense. He played his college ball at LSU and it could be kind of a last hurrah for him (as the Heat aren’t going anywhere). ‘Sheed (as much love as I got for him) is wrong to say that. Then again, he’s never been one to care for “free” events.
Jan.22 at 2:39 pm
Ill WIll says:
Sheed is great.
Jan.22 at 2:59 pm
Bishop1405 says:
The older you get, the more those little breaks in your work schedule become appreciated. Look at the way he said “those 4 days” Oh the anticipation! I dont blame Sheed, he is but a man.
Jan.22 at 3:10 pm
Keith says:
‘Sheed for commish.
Jan.22 at 3:11 pm
Keith says:
Who else makes up the top 5 Russ?
Jan.22 at 3:15 pm
Phil B says:
sheed is definitely top five. he’s kinda the anti-shaq if you think about it. just send shaq for the hell of it. why send someone who just wants to sit at home and smoke a blunt while watching wrestling? he’s gotta prepare for the postseason!
Jan.22 at 3:38 pm
Jukai says:
Why would Sheed get the call over Ilguskus?
Jan.22 at 3:39 pm
Yoeri says:
I think Sheed will be voted into ASG, and that he’ll play there as well..
I dont think Shaq deserves to be there even though he is gonna be on the 50 greatest players list
it’s about the best players right now!
Jan.22 at 3:45 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Keith: Right now, limiting it to players of my generation, I’d say it’s Pippen, Jordan, Sheed, Garnett and Iverson. But I could probably add 10 more names to that list without even breaking a sweat.
Jan.22 at 4:03 pm
Rabado says:
Running joke.
Jan.22 at 6:05 pm
Shu says:
No Eddy Curry for ASG posts this year?? Think Yi will be there for the real game?
Jan.22 at 6:30 pm
jdubbs says:
“Both teams played hard, so CTC”
Jan.22 at 7:06 pm
ak47 says:
Hey Russ, where does Kobe rank on your list?
Jan.22 at 7:08 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Kobe’s up there. So is your namesake, for that matter.
Jan.22 at 7:14 pm
ak47 says:
Andre Kirilenko?
Jan.22 at 7:44 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Indeed. He’s probably in my top…50? Kobe’s in the top 10. And actually, upon reflection, Sheed probably is, too. Top five is tough.
Jan.22 at 8:00 pm
ak47 says:
Wow Russ! Andre Kirilenko in the top 50? Now that’s tough. Kobe Bryant in the top 10? I agree. And if he can win another championship, he should be in the top 5. As for ‘Sheed, I’ll put him in the top 30 list. When he was in Portland between 1999-2002, I used to think that he was the best player in the NBA! True story!
Jan.22 at 10:09 pm
sheedfan says:
Sheed should be chillin’ with his wife on a sunny beach drinking icy drinks for 4 days instead. Sheed should be respected for saying it like it is. Sheed in 08′!
No one should be forced to go to ASG. I’ll say it again I’m a BIG Sheed fan.
Jan.22 at 10:12 pm
Dannie says:
He has his priorities straight. He wants to rest up for the second half run. And singling him out is unfair considering he isn’t the only aging player that feels this way. Especially when you are in contention for an NBA finals.
Jan.22 at 10:23 pm
Glen says:
Dwight definitely should be the started, but how has China not forced Yi upon us? Or is he listed as a forward on the ballot?
Jan.22 at 10:46 pm
Dacre says:
I think if ‘Sheed mae the 3pt shoot out he would go.
Jan.23 at 1:18 am
sheedfan says:
I gauranSheed he won’t go.
Jan.23 at 7:35 am
speedy says:
Some point that has nothing to do with these comments .
NBA referees are a joke .
I just watched the game DET-ORL on nba tv.
Chauncey Billups made four steps without dribbling before shooting his threepointer that almost sent the game to overtime .
Jan.23 at 11:43 am
Payne-o says:
For what it’s worth, I agree with Jukai - Ilgauskas is having a better year than Sheed, and he wouldnt come out and say that he doesnt want to go.
Jan.23 at 3:03 pm
SHINE43 says:
the All-Star game is a joke, it’s just a big popularity contest. let the coaches choose all 12 players!!
Jan.23 at 7:22 pm
Joey E. says:
he wants 4 days off?
the Lakers have had like two 4 day rests this season. we pwn.