Friday, June 03, 2005

Class Act

Shaq offers to pay for Mikan’s funeral

When I saw Shaq make this offer last night (following the Heat's win over the Pistons to go up 3-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals), I was taken aback. A night's sleep has done nothing to lessen the shock. To respect the history of the game enough to get to know George Mikan is one thing. To then help his family through a difficult time by taking part of your massive salary and paying for his funeral is beyond the call of duty. If you don't think so, ask yourself: Would Kobe do it?

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