Shaq's Dark Side Continues to Emerge

In a restraining order obtained in Georgia court, 23-year-old Alexis Miller claimed that since they had broken up, O'Neal enjoyed calling her and breathing Darth Vader-style into the phone. When she demanded that he identify himself, he would instead mutter in his recognizable basso: "Bitch. Ho."

Then there were the emails O'Neal allegedly wrote. "I dnt no who the fuk u think u dealin wit u will neva be heard from one phone call is all I gotta make now try me," he steamed before adding enigmatically: "Sho me."

Attached to one of the emails, she added, was a crude illustration of "a man physically restraining a woman while forcing her to engage in sexual intercourse."

In front of the camera Shaquille O'Neal has always come off as a likable, carefree guy (I must confess I've always detested the Laker scum though), but the amount of stories showing a much more sinister side of Shaq when the camera isn't on him has been concerning. Shaq sort of has the media in his oversized hands, but the details in the latest charges against him are no laughing matter. Just because you're a jokester doesn't mean you're harmless.

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Allegedly Shaq has paid off many people throughout the years to keep his dirt hidden, but eventually the fit might hit the shan in a major way and he'll fall off his perch. I know he thinks he's Superman and invincible, but he's not. I was disappointed when the Celtics signed him, and then again when he started dishing dirt on the team (specifically on Rondo) after he retired to pimp his new book. The Celtics should have never let that washed up, out of shape, loon represent their storied franchise.

To get the full scoop on Shaq's current mess click here to read the entire Miami New Times column.

You may also enjoy Glad to See Shaq Gone. Unless you think I'm a "hater." Then it's doubtful you'll enjoy it much.

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