TORONTO, Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Laker Shaquille O'Neal apologized Monday for using profanities during a live television broadcast after a Lakers-Raptors game.
"My comments were made out of frustration in the heat of the moment," a statement released by the Lakers said on his behalf. "But I realize that my choice of words was inappropriate and again, I would like to apologize."
The NBA is reviewing the interview, KABC-TV reported Monday.
O'Neal scored a season-high 36 points to lead the Lakers to an 84-83 victory in Toronto on Sunday in his third game back after missing 12 because of a strained right calf.
He was angered by the officiating, and made that clear with his choice of language during the post-game interview, language usually frowned upon in network television broadcasts.
When reminded he was being broadcast live, O'Neal reportedly uttered another profanity before the interview continued.
