[s2e8] Shaq →

: Larry immediately becomes the most hated man in Los Angeles. He is heckled on the street, and his reputation is ruined for nearly ending the Lakers' season. The Silver Lining

: While attending a Lakers game with Richard Lewis, Larry sits in Jeff’s courtside seats. When superstar Shaquille O'Neal runs toward the scorer's table, Larry stretches his legs, accidentally tripping Shaq and causing a season-threatening knee injury. [S2E8] Shaq

: The episode introduces the mantra, "Aren't you going to say goodbye?" as Larry repeatedly fails to observe proper social exits. "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Shaq (TV Episode 2001) - IMDb : Larry immediately becomes the most hated man

: People are so disgusted by him that they stop asking him for favors. He successfully avoids writing a letter of recommendation for an acquaintance. When superstar Shaquille O'Neal runs toward the scorer's

: Larry eventually visits Shaq in the hospital to apologize. While there, he catches a doctor cheating at a board game and exposes him, which leads to Shaq firing the doctor and actually befriending Larry. Key Details Original Air Date : September 30, 2001 Directed By : Robert B. Weide

Unexpectedly, Larry finds that being a social pariah is remarkably convenient: