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Believe it or not, Shaq could be an All-Star
Believe it or not, Shaq could be an All-Star
Photo: Rick Scuteri/AP Headlines were made last February, when for the first time in his career, Shaquille O’Neal did not make the All-Star team. He had battled injuries all season, had missed 15 games, and was averaging only 14.2 points per game for a team that was 9-43 before the ...
Suns Fans: Why So Serious? It's All Part of the Plan...
Suns Fans: Why So Serious? It's All Part of the Plan...
benssunsblog.blogspot.com — Suns fans need to lighten up a bit...it's all part of the plan... (more) Suns Fans: Why So Serious? It's All Part of the Plan...
Shaq: Suns still developing style
azcentral.com — With Terry Porter already in Portland for Thursday night's Suns-Trail Blazers game because of his number-retirement ceremony there Tuesday night, assistant coach Alvin Gentry was the acting head coach for Wednesday's practice. As Shaquille O'Neal left ... (more) Shaq: Suns still developing style
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Speaking of all stars, how about Shaq!??!
Fanster.com — It is hard to imagine that I would be proposing that The Big Gamble be selected for the 2008 All Star team. I did not like the trade and like most people thought that Shaq was done and the Suns were going to be saddled with $40m worth of role player. At best.  More likely was that Shaq would play no more then 40 games and in the process clog up the offense and turn a fantastic defensive Suns team (ha!) into an immobile foul machine. Fortunately for Suns fans, that's exactly what didn't happen hasn't happened. Shaq came into this season fit and healthy and extermely motivated. He has been an all star caliber ...

Speaking of all stars, how about Shaq!??!
Bright Side Of The Sun — It is hard to imagine that I would be proposing that The Big Gamble be selected for the 2008 All Star team. I did not like the trade and like most people thought that Shaq was done and the Suns were going to be saddled with $40m worth of role player. At best.  More likely was that Shaq would play no more then 40 games and in the process clog up the offense and turn a fantastic defensive Suns team (ha!) into an immobile foul machine. Fortunately for Suns fans, that's exactly what didn't happen hasn't happened. Shaq came into this season fit and healthy and extermely motivated. He has been an all star caliber ...

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