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Shaquille O'Neal

O'Neal wanted a contract extension with a pay raise on his remaining three years

2003
Los Angeles, California, U.S.

At the beginning of the 2003–04 season, O'Neal wanted a contract extension with a pay raise on his remaining three years for $30 million. The Lakers had hoped O'Neal would take less money due to his age, physical conditioning, and games missed due to injuries. During a preseason game, O'Neal had yelled at Lakers owner Jerry Buss, "Pay me."


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