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posted By Al(Boston), 5 February 2008 10:38:58 PM
As a Laker fan, I'd be so happy if this trade happened. Shaq is now a pathetic shade of his old self, always injured, and can't run.
posted By Bill Ingram, 5 February 2008 10:47:12 PM
That's my first thought, as well. But then I think about Nash playing with him . . .and wonder . . .
posted By AD, 6 February 2008 12:04:19 AM
Phoenix is making a big mistake. Shaq is done and is in the past. I think Phoenix management (GM Steve) is trying to match what the Lakers did the past week.
posted By Al(Boston), 6 February 2008 12:08:03 AM
I agree, this is basically a reaction from Kerr to what the Lakers did a couple of days ago. And I also think this is a huge mistake for the Suns. Phoenix needs Shaq primarily for his interior defense, and I don't think Shaq now can guard Duncan or even Gasol.
posted By The big has been, 6 February 2008 12:14:25 AM
You can bet that the owner of the Memphis Grizzlies is hoping that Kerr makes this trade. That will get him off the hotseat for making the dumbest trade of the week.
posted By Matt(Los Angeles), 6 February 2008 1:01:17 AM
This is going to make the Pacific Division very interesting. Phoenix is about to mortage their future and championship dreams for a few days worth of media coverage... sad.
KOBE-BYNUM-ODOM-GASOL (real deal)
NASH-SHAQ-AMARE-HILL (real joke)
posted By Bill Ingram, 6 February 2008 3:13:56 AM
It's certainly a huge gamble. A $40 million gamble. Heads roll after this kind of deal turns out badly.
posted By Kayyce, 6 February 2008 3:29:13 AM
This is actually a good trade for the Suns...Boris Diaw, Raja Bell and Barbosa can replace Marion's scoring.. actually they can move Hill back to small forward..Now you have Shaq rebounding and commanding a double team which frees up Amare...Wow..with Nash's passing this team is DANGEROUS now.. The Heat got a nice combo with Marion and Wade.. Now they just gotta keep Haslem and get a REAL point and a center...
posted By Al, 6 February 2008 11:43:47 AM
I'm sad for Shaq's legacy. It's never good for an all-time great to be traded multiple times. I think it's time for Shaq to retire.
posted By oscar morales (dallas), 6 February 2008 2:04:43 PM
I love the trade. You guys are forgetting alot..
1) Shaq wont be the 1st or 2nd option.. its still nash and amare
2) Phoenix hasnt won w/ marion at the 4 and amare @ the 5.. so time ot change it up.. who u gonna go get Ben Wallace, Kwame.. yea zip it
3)Shaq may not have a full tank, but he still gots half a tank
and can he guard duncan, gasol no.. but can amare? No thats why they have been killed by the spurs in the past. But one you shaq on of them and if they manage to get by you have AMARE Help side.. b/c its a team game... and when shaq is hot comanding a double team everybody will spot up beyond the arc & amare will have the paint to work.. or when nash drives in the lane Shaq or Amare will have a one way ticket to Dunk City via the ally oop.
Over All.. Good Trade.. Shaq will go out on top in the END..
posted By (John) L.A., 6 February 2008 2:32:15 PM
This is a desperate move by Phoenix. When Bynum is back he will be all over Shaq. Bynum will wear him out. Shaq will still be much stronger, but stronger doesn't help you if you guy is half a court away from you.
posted By Bill Ingram, 6 February 2008 2:48:02 PM
It's a bold move, to be certain. With big gambles sometimes come big successes . . .but sometimes big losses. The real downside is the money they owe Shaq. They were going to move Marion anyway and Banks had no role in Phoenix. At the end of the day, the Suns' window was closing and they're hoping Shaq can prop it open just long enough for them to squeak out a title.
posted By shaqs fan, 6 February 2008 3:23:42 PM
lakers are in trouble
posted By Danny (LA), 6 February 2008 3:36:55 PM
Does anyone remember the Wizards game when Brendan Haywood was guarding Shaq straight up with no help or doubles? I do, because I believe Shaq eventually fouled out and had like eight points. And that was when Shaq was healthy! Shaq always believes that he can just make free throws when they count (which isn't true) and improve a team when he needs to, but that was about three years ago when he had that ability. He's gotten fatter, slower, more injury prone (because he's constantly out of shape), and he has always been pretty lazy. Let's just say that IF he helps Phoenix get their championship, he won't be able to pull his weight around there after. I really do like Shaq, but when you rely on your strength and physical abilities your entire career it's pretty clear to see what happens when they begin to fade. Oh yeah, any other NBA teams out there have no fear...just pick n roll using Shaq because he is always to slow/lazy to hedge the screen or help his teammate. You'll have a clear path or an easy jump shot.
posted By Bill Ingram, 6 February 2008 4:02:17 PM
The question becomes whether or not Shaq finds new energy and motivation in Phoenix - or if he's just done.
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