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Shaq says Cavs players are 'soft' for wanting apology over 'thugs' comment

Shaquille O’Neal believes the Cleveland Cavaliers are blowing things out of proportion. O’Neal criticized Cavaliers players Thursday, calling them “soft” for being upset that Cavs coach John Beilein called them “thugs.”

The 47-year-old O’Neal explained his thoughts on “Inside the NBA,” saying he was called much worse growing up.

Shaq defends John Beilein

“If you have to be apologized to for your coach calling you thug, you ain’t gon never win. You’re soft”

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O’Neal also said players on the Cavaliers would never win a title with that attitude.