On Tuesday, Shaquille O’Neal had his introductory press conference with the Celtics. The Big Aristotle has never been afraid to speak his mind when the cameras are rolling. Here are some of his most memorable moments from press conferences and interviews throughout his long career.

10. In 2009 Shaq mentioned how he was moving to Cleveland to “win a ring for the King.” One year later, LeBron James has moved on to Miami in search of that ring.

9. During the 2006 NBA finals when he played with the Heat, Shaq answered a question about a snake and his mother.

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According to a WIS News 10 report out of South Carolina, eight arrests have been made stemming from the photo of Michael Phelps smoking marijuana from a water pipe.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Leon Lott in particular,  has been under fire from fans of Phelps all over the world for continuing to pursue this matter. Lott says the picture (seen to the right) in question indicated a law was being broken in his jurisdiction. He said he couldn’t ignore the violation just because Phelps is rich and famous.

WIS News also learned that the County Sheriff has located and confiscated the bong in the Phelps photo. The station’s sources say the owner of the bong was trying to sell it on eBay for as much as $100,000.

Phelps is not one of those charged at this point, but the sheriff’s department has strong evidence that matches the photo to the house where the party occured.

A couple of thoughts come to mind after reading this story:

• Too bad for Phelps he wasn’t caught at a party in Massachusetts instead of South Carolina
• I can’t believe the owner of the bong was dumb enough to sell it on ebay – wait, yes I can!
• Does Michael Phelps also enjoy going to the dentist?
• Phelps will certainly show up on a David Letterman Top 10 List, twice.
• Will Phelps REALLY lose sponsors?
• This situation certainly explains Phelp’s diet
• It also explains why former Cowboy Nate Newton is such a fan of Phelps