SUNS TRADE SHAQ
- Thread starter I. Cold
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Bosh has another year left I believe.
Shaq is a 1 year deal...and the Cavs are only getting rid of a retiring Wallace and Sasha. It's a good deal for the Cavs.
Everyone is ripping on Shaq, but he still averaged almost 20 points and 10 boards...and I think he even played almost every game.
The Cavs were really close this year. All those games with the Magic came within a few points...even an old Shaq should be able to at least slow down every big man in the league.
Shaq is a 1 year deal...and the Cavs are only getting rid of a retiring Wallace and Sasha. It's a good deal for the Cavs.
Everyone is ripping on Shaq, but he still averaged almost 20 points and 10 boards...and I think he even played almost every game.
The Cavs were really close this year. All those games with the Magic came within a few points...even an old Shaq should be able to at least slow down every big man in the league.
Keep in mind, even though Shaq put up decent numbers last year they still failed to make the playoffs. I understand they didn't have Amare but they still had Richardson, Nash, and Barbosa among some other decent role players. His dominance/presence on the court I believe is gone. It is possible that he helps Cleveland but unless they add some other players it's not likely they will be much better at all.
Ben Wallace is/was one of the best defensive players of this decade and he was unable to contribute the way he did in the past due to his aging body. Are they better now? Perhaps, but with the 20mil owed to Shaq are they now limited in who else they can sign? I am questioning weather this is what they need to win a championship.
Shaq is an inside presence period. I know I said LeBron won't make it to another finals with Dwight Howard in the east but now I may have to take that back. Shaq balls in the playoffs. Dwight Howard won't be able to help so much on LeBron when LeBron drives to the hoop because if Dwight comes to help then LeBron will be throwing alley hoops to Shaq all day.
I still don't think they can beat the Lakers (should all their players return). Gasol is a bad match up for Shaq because Gasol can take him out and away from the hoop.
This should be interesting, good trade for Cleveland.
I still don't think they can beat the Lakers (should all their players return). Gasol is a bad match up for Shaq because Gasol can take him out and away from the hoop.
This should be interesting, good trade for Cleveland.
OF THIS DECADE?!?!?!
YOU FUCKIN' GOOFY FOR THAT COMMENT.
And you mean to tell me adding Shaq isn't a step up from Verrajao (sp) and Ben Wallace?
Greg Oden is twice as old as Ben Wallace and at least makes ESPN highlights from time to time.
Delonte West, Mo Williams, LBJ, Big Z and Shaq?
Tell you one thing, Dwight Howard ain't catching no alley oops if you got them out on the floor. You can play Ilgauskus as an over sized PF (because he's got good mid-range, some long-range capabilities) with Shaq down low... that's killing the post game provided Shaq stays moderately effective. Not to mention JBJ is 6'8, 260lbs and athletic as fuck blocking two shots a game.
I know damn sure Detroit and Jason Maxiell/Kwame Brown won't be effective down low with that spread.
Quit hatin' on the Cavs.
YOU FUCKIN' GOOFY FOR THAT COMMENT.
And you mean to tell me adding Shaq isn't a step up from Verrajao (sp) and Ben Wallace?
Greg Oden is twice as old as Ben Wallace and at least makes ESPN highlights from time to time.
Delonte West, Mo Williams, LBJ, Big Z and Shaq?
Tell you one thing, Dwight Howard ain't catching no alley oops if you got them out on the floor. You can play Ilgauskus as an over sized PF (because he's got good mid-range, some long-range capabilities) with Shaq down low... that's killing the post game provided Shaq stays moderately effective. Not to mention JBJ is 6'8, 260lbs and athletic as fuck blocking two shots a game.
I know damn sure Detroit and Jason Maxiell/Kwame Brown won't be effective down low with that spread.
Quit hatin' on the Cavs.