Shaquille O'Neal has a vision for saving the Lakers dynasty. But it's not about offseason training, weight-loss programs or anything related to the state of his hulking frame.

All of that might be part of O'Neal's summer agenda -- and certainly is among the team's greatest concerns -- but O'Neal is more interested in seeing some heavy lifting by general manager Mitch Kupchak and coach Phil Jackson.

"I think the only training I need is players that know their role and players that will give me the (bleeping) ball. That's all I need," O'Neal said Friday, before a photo shoot at the team's training site.

Jackson and Kupchak have asked O'Neal -- slowed by injuries, surgeries and increased weight -- to return in better shape this fall. O'Neal, though reluctant to discuss it, plans to comply and soon will hire a personal trainer.

But he's irritated by criticism from the front office, and insists the team's most glaring need is more talent.