Shaq’s in shape?

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It looks like, for once, Shaquille O’Neal might be getting himself into shape before the season starts. The Phoenix Suns’ blog at azcentral.com reports that Shaq has been working out with legendary MMA competitor Royce Gracie, and that the Suns are please with his current conditioning. Of course, the Dodgers said the same thing about Andruw Jones, and that didn’t work out too well.

--Houston Mitchell

Kobe Bryant greets Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O’Neal prior to a game in February. (Alex Gallardo, Los Angeles Times)