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Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:00 pm EDT

Shaq rejected at White House

By J.E. Skeets


Despite a basketball-loving president and a collection of sports stars seen wandering the White House grounds, today they apparently turned away a big one — Shaquille O'Neal(notes).

Since Friday, The Big Witness has wondered if he's famous enough to flash nothing more than a smile at the Secret Service to stroll straight into Obama's home? No appointment or nothing. He even took an impromptu survey on a D.C. sports radio show:

"Check this out, I got on a nice suit, I'm in D.C. paying a visit, I jump out of a cab in front of the White House, I don't use none of my political or law enforcement connections. If I go to the gate and say, 'Hey, I'm in town, I would like to see the President,' do I get in, or do I not get in?" Shaq asked. Seriously.

Well, on Sunday afternoon, Shaq arrived in D.C., where he's getting ready to host "Monday Night Raw" at the Verizon Center, and promptly tweeted that he was headed over to the White House. A few hours later, burn:


I don't knowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. But it makes you wonder, if Shaq can't get into the White House on a "hey, just stopping by" whim, who can? Dan Levy of The Sporting Blog has Oprah, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan near the top of his list, but we're interested to hear your top names, too. Personally, I like Charles Oakley's chances. What do you think? Comment away, friends.

Cheers, TrueHoop. 

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  1. This is Dave, Hello There!
    1. Posted by This is Dave, Hello There! Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:07 pm EDT

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    Could be another Gatesgate at the White House gate.
  2. Anton
    2. Posted by Anton Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:08 pm EDT

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    Guess they don't allow Lebron James' big benign growth into the White House. Keep it real, Obama!!
  3. 11 National Champions
    3. Posted by 11 National Champions Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:16 pm EDT

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    Manny Ramirez.
  4. blackphoenix4life
    4. Posted by blackphoenix4life Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:16 pm EDT

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    Sucks for you dipwad! Lmao.
  5. Joseph G
    5. Posted by Joseph G Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:17 pm EDT

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    If he was still a Laker, maybe.
  6. BCin LB
    6. Posted by BCin LB Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:17 pm EDT

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    Why would they let Shaqroid on to the White House grounds? Standing next to him is a sure way to look smarter than anyone has a right to look.
  7. HouTex
    7. Posted by HouTex Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:17 pm EDT

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    Kimbo Slice could probably do it unless the guy with the pink hair was guarding it. Ohhhhhhhhhh Snap!
  8. HouTex
    8. Posted by HouTex Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:17 pm EDT

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    oh yea seventh and now 8th
  9. Stan H
    9. Posted by Stan H Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    Good job Secret Service. I wouldn't let him through either.
  10. jayyolf1
    10. Posted by jayyolf1 Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    HAha!!!!
  11. natasha
    11. Posted by natasha Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:21 pm EDT

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    It seems that President Obama is extremely selective of the sports personnel he allows in the White House, but I'm sure LeBron was invited, while Shaq stood at the gate. He shouldn't take anything personally.
  12. Travis
    12. Posted by Travis Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:23 pm EDT

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    I'd put money on Jordan and Pippen together at the gates.
  13. mrsha007
    13. Posted by mrsha007 Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:24 pm EDT

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    who were the SS agents? Kobe and Jerry Buss?
  14. the incredible hippo
    14. Posted by the incredible hippo Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:24 pm EDT

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    george bush
  15. Jim
    15. Posted by Jim Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:25 pm EDT

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    Shaq is so stupidly amusing. Does the big oaf not realize Obama has a job and better things to do than feed Shaq's enormous ego? Grow up, Shaq. Obama respects talent more than just size. If it were not for Shaq's size, he would be all but worthless since he only has average athletic skills. The big oaf can't hit many shots longer than 6 feet out.
  16. QuAzY
    16. Posted by QuAzY Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:26 pm EDT

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    Kobe will get in fosho!!!!!
  17. Monty
    17. Posted by Monty Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:26 pm EDT

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    Chuck Norris
  18. lalaker122000
    18. Posted by lalaker122000 Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:27 pm EDT

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    I love Shaq, but c'mon, he's the President of the United States, not your homeboy. It's not like going to see..well anybody else. Besides you should getting in shape for your show or umm..your job trying to help the Cavs get past Orlando(since they're the Conference champs). Doesn't matter because The Lakers are going to win for the next three years anyway. O-Dumb, did you not see what happened to Ariza listening to his dumb @$$ agent for a couple of million dollars over a few years? Tell your idiotic agent to get you some endorsement deals to make up the difference. Sign with Hershey's or Willy Wonka and stay with world's best..fool, complaining while the majority of the world is struggling.
  19. stevena
    19. Posted by stevena Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:28 pm EDT

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    To: Joseph G......I bet you could even handle a 40 oz, prickface!!!
  20. tall john
    20. Posted by tall john Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:28 pm EDT

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    1. Monica Lewinski
    2. Jenna Jameson
    3. guys from Queer Eye
    4. Lorena Bobbit
    5. ???
  21. Tank
    21. Posted by Tank Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:32 pm EDT

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    Jim... Shaq is one of, if not the greatest big man of all time... don't disrespect someone of his royalty you fool!!
    Anyway my vote is that they'd let Mr T in. FOOL!!
  22. Dj Dez
    22. Posted by Dj Dez Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:33 pm EDT

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    wow... I'll go with his brother in law the coach at oregon state, and .... Mark Buherle for that perfect game for his beloved white sox
  23. Joseph J
    23. Posted by Joseph J Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:35 pm EDT

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    He's the President!!! He's tryin' to run the Country, he doesn't have time for someone who is not on his intelectual level, give me a break! Just drop 15lbs so you won't slow the Cavs fast break down and so you can get back on defense. It's 80 something games I hope you play at least 75 for the Cavs.
  24. Joseph J
    24. Posted by Joseph J Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:37 pm EDT

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    Don't drink , it dulls the brain cells, U should know that...but maybe not.
  25. People Succ!
    25. Posted by People Succ! Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:40 pm EDT

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    Wow they wouldn't let Shaq in .....I'm not mad....Obama ratings are falling he doesn't need to bottom out by inviting this oversized, cheeseburger eating ,"i'll guarantee a ring" shytface, twofaced ,arrogant SOB into the whitehouse

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