Phoenix Suns Trade for Shaq

[One4yu2c]

Originally Posted by NBA.com

The Phoenix Suns today acquired four-time NBA Champion Shaquille O’Neal from the Miami Heat in exchange for forward Shawn Marion and guard Marcus Banks, pending completion of physical examinations by both teams.

“We’re thrilled to add a player and person of Shaquille’s quality to our roster,” President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Steve Kerr said. “We believe this addition strengthens our team. We thank Shawn and Marcus for their contributions to our team. Shawn in particular has been a tremendous player for this organization the past eight-and-a-half years and his impact both on and off the court in Phoenix will not be forgotten.”

SUNS: Suns Acquire Shaquille O’Neal

Interesting scenario. All eyes will be on Shaq to see if he can get back to all-star form, or if his best days are truly behind him. Low risk for the Suns though, as I think they could replace a Marion type player if the trade doesn't work out (and Banks is a non-factor).

Can't wait to see the next Suns/Lakers game...

[Capper]

Stick a fork in him, he's done

[One4yu2c]

That's my feeling, but I don't have the heart to tell Matt.

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Hopefully, Shaq's fat ass will land on Nash's face.....anything would improve that inbred mug.

[Jokerswild]

They got him to go against the Lakers new big man. The Heat definitely got the better of this trade by losing that 20 million dollar salary and a fading star.

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A face only a mother, and Prolific, could love.

[Jokerswild]

Thanks Rich I just had my dinner come back up into my throat with that pic.

[One4yu2c]

Originally Posted by Jokerswild

They got him to go against the Lakers new big man.

That, and to battle San Antonio come playoff time. But really though, the battle in the west is just to see who gets the honor of losing to the Celtics in the finals.

[Jokerswild]

Originally Posted by One4yu2c

That, and to battle San Antonio come playoff time. But really though, the battle in the west is just to see who gets the honor of losing to the Celtics in the finals.

Quite possibly.

[PrOLifIC_onE]

Yeah, after the Lakers acquired Gasol, the Suns definitely need a big man to combat the Bynum-Gasol combo that will be on the attack in the post season... not to mention all the other big guys on playoff teams in the West.

You may be right Paul about the West teams playing to meet and get beat by the Celtics in the finals but that is only because all these West teams are gonna beat each other up in the playoffs. The best thing the West can hope for is a 7 game conference series between the Celts and the Pistons.

In regards to Shaq, he will never be back to his old form... but his sheer size and experience will help the Suns. Marion's ability to guard almost anyone will be missed but we so greatly needed another big man in the middle and allow for Stoudemire to step out to a forward position.

The biggest factor is just getting Shaq healthy for the post season and if they force him into their run'n'gun style then he may not make it. I just hope they seriously limit his time during the games where his size isn't needed so he is healthy when he is needed. It's going to be interesting to see how they work him into their style of play...