Done Deal! Shaq to Phx/Marion to Mia; Update Pg. 36

Post #481 » by **Heat11114** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 4:32 am

Looking at the cap situation I don't see how we would have cap space in the future short of not resigning Marion unless we sit out 2 full summers. Even then do we really let Marion go there's no guarantee there would be anyone better available. Our best bet is drafting well this year and getting an impact player with the MLE. Maybe getting something out of future expiring contracts when the time comes through trades.

The Laker Kid · Post #482 » by **The Laker Kid** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 5:13 am

Congrats for getting Marion guys. Shawn is one of my favorite players (but I hate the damn Suns) so I think I can now root for the Miami Heat on the EAST!

D-Wade · Post #483 » by **D-Wade** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 5:17 am

"From a standpoint of how I look at it, with Dwyane and with Shawn, it reminds me a little bit of the beginning of Jordan and Pippen," he said. "I think he's going to mesh very well with Dwyane."

Mad Mike · Post #484 » by **Mad Mike** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 5:34 am

the new shaq suns jersey went up for sale right after he passed his physical and it looks sick....take a glimpse and tell me what you guys think of it. Found it on the knicks board, thought you guys may wanna see it too.

Post #485 » by **LEIF** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 5:50 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXVd1fm2b0Q

this is a 9 minute video, 1st part is more personal with Matrix, the rest is just sick highlights.

plus:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPYkUzu45mQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C8ibtAq ... re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiyGUavo ... re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWxC3pL6 ... re=related

I dont know how anyone could watch these and not be extremely intrigued by the thought of Wade/Marion.

people forget that before this season Matrix was known throughout the league as just about the best SF in the game not named Lebron James.

and now he is paired with Wade in a more free flowing offense, in the East - LOOK OUT.

Post #486 » by **rsavaj** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 6:34 am

Marion's going to be SO sick with D-Wade.....

D-Wade · Post #487 » by **D-Wade** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 7:29 am

Mad Mike wrote:the new shaq suns jersey went up for sale right after he passed his physical and it looks sick....take a glimpse and tell me what you guys think of it. Found it on the knicks board, thought you guys may wanna see it too.

(picture)

!!!!!!!!!!!

Hoops23 · Post #488 » by **Hoops23** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 9:48 am

I was surprise Shaq was dealt but more than surprise with the package Miami got for him. Riley is the man!

What was Kerr thinking? Prior to this trade he move Kurt Thomas, cash and two 1st rnd pick to Seattle. I understand moving Thomas because of the tax but why for that package. Now he traded a young Marion for an old Shaq that gives them extra $20m in '09-'10 season. Moving Thomas because of the tax and adding Shaq $20m!!!??? :crazy:

If Marion opts out and decides to leave, Miami will still ends up a winner.

IMO, Heat will only have a cap space in 2010 because I believe they will resign Marion.

-SDU- · Post #489 » by **-SDU-** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 10:45 am

this trade made no sense to me at first, but now im a believer in it for the suns

i also think that the suns are one of the only teams for whom shaq at this stage of his career, might just actually work

crazy - i think it will, and its just win win because i doubt any other team would have taken him from you either and obviously you want to get rid of him

marion is such a freakin gun, he will be sorely missed, but i truly hope he gets his chance to be the man, now, his constant whinging and complaining about being underappreciated has sent him where he is,

i hope he now makes the most of it and goes out and destroys teams from now on

best of luck guys

Post #490 » by **Flash3** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 11:59 am

Are Marion and Banks gonna be playing tonite?

NYK_UNLV · Post #491 » by **NYK_UNLV** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 12:34 pm

Even as a Knick fan... I can't help but make Miami my #2 team now. You guys have THREE UNLV alums... making you guys destined for greatness!!!!

Anthony (someday), Banks & Marion FTW!!!!

HeatInOhio · Post #492 » by **HeatInOhio** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 12:48 pm

So one question I have... with the last couple trades we got "player groupies." Has anyone seen any Marion or Banks groupies yet who have now converted to full time player/Heat fans since the trade? I'm just getting my tinfoil radar ready...

magicfan4life05 · Post #493 » by **magicfan4life05** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 2:12 pm

has wade had any comments since the trade?

HeatInOhio · Post #494 » by **HeatInOhio** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 2:31 pm

magicfan4life05 wrote:has wade had any comments since the trade?

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/bask ... ory?page=2

"Asked after the game about the trade, Wade said, "I didn't expect a rebuilding process. It happened. Unfortunately, we lose Shaquille O'Neal in this deal. I don't think anyone loses in this deal.

Wade said he spoke to O'Neal earlier in the day.

"It wasn't expected," Wade said of the deal. "It wasn't even talked about, really, but yeah, it did surprise me."

Of playing alongside Marion, Wade said, "I'm looking forward to it at both ends of the floor."

D' Winner Within · Post #495 » by **D' Winner Within** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 3:51 pm

The trade favors Miami a lot. Marion resigning or not, Miami still ends a winner. I bet if Elton Brand is healthy, the Suns will try to lure him first instead of Shaq.

Riley is really a great asset to have.

Post #496 » by **Flash3** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 4:02 pm

Arizona Republic -

Shaquille O'Neal delivered a title to the Miami Heat , and he hopes to do the same for the Phoenix Suns .

O'Neal spoke with Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire on Tuesday.

"I will not let you down," O'Neal told Nash on the phone.

HEATVols865 · Post #497 » by **HEATVols865** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 4:32 pm

Could we offer Ricky and JWill for Brand and even though he's out for the season maybe convince the Matrix to stay and try to go with BRand, UD, Matrix, Wade, Banks?

HEATVols865 · Post #498 » by **HEATVols865** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 4:37 pm

Trade Checker says it can be done: JWill and Ricky for Brand.

Do it Riley!

Post #499 » by **tsherkin** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 5:03 pm

Brazilian wrote:Trade Checker says it can be done: JWill and Ricky for Brand.

Do it Riley!

That would be nothing shy of ridiculous.

And they wouldn't lose cap space, since both J-Will and Ricky are expiring... it's a thought.

Post #500 » by **heat4life** » Thu Feb 7, 2008 5:05 pm

I will be rooting for Phoenix to win it all. I am happy for Shaq to have the opportunity to add to his legacy. As a person he deserves it.

Moving on, I am excited to have Marion here. The one thing I know is that he doesn't need the ball at all (which is a great attribute for someone playing next to Wade) and at the same time he is always cutting, moving and looking to get open to get the ball and score. If the ball is in the air, he is on his way to the basket anyways. If the ball is on someone else's hands then he is looking to cut and get open for a dunk, shot or putback. All of that and still gets you 20ppg, 10rpg and good defense. A dream of a player next to Wade if you ask me.

IMO, if we can add better power players beyond Haslem who can defend and attack down low, we got ourselves a pretty good team.

As for Marcus Banks, he is a good defender and quick. Good qualities in a backup PG. In a perfect world, he becomes Wade's perfect backcourt mate and becomes a more consistent shooter and playmaker. Let's hope he develops into something more than a backup.

GO HEAT!