I never like extrapolating out what "could have been" when it comes to championships, but that Pacer's team was really, really good. It was Reggie Miller's last real shot at a championship, and, as it turned, O'Neal's as well.

Since all I know about their personal interactions comes from that doc, I can see why O'Neal's has lingering anger towards Artest, especially since the two of them seemed to have long been at odds with each other.

I thought Ron did say that he reached out to Jermaine and the other guys for a while? Like, even before he talked to the cup thrower? I could be wrong. Again, I also understand why Jermaine wouldn't want talk to him. People deal with their anger on their time and in their own ways. O'Neal doesn't owe Artest forgiveness.