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The Big Relief: Shaq leaving Phoenix good for the Suns
The Big Relief: Shaq leaving Phoenix good for the Suns
Trading a four time NBA champion, who is a sure fire hall of famer and the reigning all star game MVP for what amounts to nothing usually wouldn’t be the best thing for a team. In the Suns case it wasn’t only a good move it was a necessary one. On Wednesday night the Suns agreed ...
The Cavs have Shaq; so what is the impact?
The Cavs have Shaq; so what is the impact?
cleveland.com — Associated Press Shaquille O'Neal averaged 17.8 points, shot 61 percent for the Phoenix Suns last season. •... Cavs reportedly reach deal for Shaquille O'NealFrom a blockbuster perspective, getting Shaquille O'Neal is the biggest trade in Cavs ... (more) The Cavs have Shaq; so what is the impact?
NBA Debates: Shaq to the Cavs..
sports2debate.com — NBA Debates: Shaq to the Cavs.. Will Shaq help the Cavs? How will Lebron deal with another... superstar on the team? Did the Cavs give up to much for Shaq? Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic, the 46 pick, and $500,000. Will Shaq be there more than one year? How far do you think the Cavs will get in the pla (more) NBA Debates: Shaq to the Cavs..
How Shaq in Cleveland could pay off
How Shaq in Cleveland could pay off
sports.yahoo.com — This could work. It really could. It probably won't work, massive elements would have to undergo massive... shifts in character, and very quickly, but it can work. As has been rumored since February, with interest from both sides getting hot and heavy ... (more) How Shaq in Cleveland could pay off
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'Net reaction: Cavs land Shaq for Wallace, Pavlovic, pick, cash
Ball Don't Lie — ... Deep Purple: "Chemistry is an issue that will be over looked by many when discussing this deal. Having three 'superstars' on one roster will inevitably cause players to butt heads on and off the court. Shaq’s presence on the Suns not only took away from Amare’s ability to be 'the man,' it also created a question as to whether Shaq was the team’s leader or Steve Nash was. By removing Shaq the locker room and the paint become less clogged by O’Neal’s big body and even bigger ego. Instantly things start to look up for the Suns ...

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