
PHOENIX -- It wasn't long ago when Shaquille O'Neal, rapping dirty at a party, sent a fairly conclusive message to his nemesis. "Kobe,'' he said, "tell me how my (butt) tastes.'' So forgive me if I'm less than convinced as Shaq sudddenly waxes romantic about Kobe Bryant, even on this Valentine's Day weekend, even amid the sunshine and warm vibes of an NBA All-Star Game that has been interrupted so far by only one tasering that we know of.




