Shaq still learning playbook

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Somebody may need to get Shaquille O'Neal some flashcards. With the start of the regular season less than a week away, the Cavaliers new center is admitting he's still having some trouble learning the offense. It is a different system from what's he been used to during much of his career and he's struggling a bit remembering and executing some of the plays. "It is vital that I start to memorize the plays" O'Neal said. "I've been used to a certain system for 17 years so I have to work on that. I still have a few days before we start." In an effort to improve spacing and clear lanes for LeBron James and Anderson Varejao, the Cavs are having O'Neal come away from the hoop quite a bit to set screens. He's also setting up more in the midpost and even the high post at the elbow. "We're trying to put him in... [read full story]                    

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