This is what you get for being teammates with Roger.
Yes, Roger might make you feel aggrieved.
But he would never let you feel disgraced in front of an opponent!
Then it was the Hawks' turn to attack. Although Lenny Wilkens was old-school, he was quite progressive in one aspect—he didn't shun jump shots, especially long-range ones, which is why the Hawks had the second-highest number of three-point attempts in the league last season.
So, the Hawks' offense didn't just focus on driving inwards; even their frontcourt players could attempt numerous jump shots. Kurt Thomas stepped out to set a screen for Roger, and O'Neal typically shrank back, so Roger quickly passed the ball to Thomas who had peeled off to mid-distance.
The latter smoothly scored a mid-range jumper, leaving O'Neal looking disgraceful.
"Kurt, did I not tell you that scoring over Shaq's head is easier than lying on a couch eating pizza?"
"Yes Roger, yes!"
"Next time, who wants to score? Scott, are you in?"