"Sharks" didn't care at all. "Danny, this is my 15th season in the League, things like this can't shake me, I only stick to what I want to stick to!"
When facing the reporters, he was also very straightforward about his attitude, "I've been in this League for so long, I know what kind of player I am. No one can question my judgment about my own body. As for those who were thanking me for what I did for Cleveland in the semifinals just two days ago, and are now accusing me of dodging the game, I only have two words to say...wcnm!"
Shaquille O'Neal didn't actually say the last wcnm; instead, he made a gesture and mouthed the words.
His tough attitude naturally provoked a bigger backlash from the Cleveland media.
This backlash was actually what Shaquille wanted.
He thought carefully about why Danny Ferri was so concerned about his playing injured, and he came to a conclusion:
Danny Ferri wanted to ensure his value.
He was going to trade him this summer!
