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This is Roger, a terrible person!

On the other hand, unlike the solemnity of the Hawks, the pre-season training camp for the Los Angeles Lakers was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Would O'Neal bust your chops on the training court?

Would he yell at you during practice?

Of course not, because he was the one getting chewed out.

Jerry West had to have a man-to-man talk with O'Neal in his second week in Los Angeles:

"In Los Angeles, there are too many temptations. You've got to keep a low profile, stay away from the spotlight. Every night there's revelry, endless parties, and countless women. You've got to control yourself. And that damned album of yours, did it have to be recorded right now? Frankly Shaq, your 'extracurricular activities' are getting out of hand, to the point of showing up late and leaving early!"

Jerry West knew O'Neal was a playful guy, but he didn't expect things to get out of hand after coming to Los Angeles.