‘“That can go one of two ways,” Beane said at his season-ending press conference. “He can sulk and you know, ‘I’m out of here,’ or anything like that. Shaq took it in stride and we challenged him and told him, ‘Listen Shaq, us not picking up your option has nothing to do with us wanting you here, it’s just where we are at this time.’ We would love for you to have a great year and sign you to a long-term (contract).’’