OFFICIAL: Shaq traded for Marion/Banks

Post #1 » by **The-Insider** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 2:20 am

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/7764252?MSNHPHMA

ESPN is reporting that it's close -- Expected to happen pending Shaq's physical.

dillio · Post #2 » by **dillio** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 2:27 am

makes no sense... i thought the reason they were looking at trading marion in the first place was to avoid the luxury tax. this trade hurts them cap-wise and hurts them talent-wise.

rtcaino · Post #3 » by **rtcaino** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 2:29 am

Weird. I would be very surprised if that occurred.

Colangelo definitely would not do that if he was still in 'Zona.

99 Problems · Post #4 » by **99 Problems** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 2:31 am

There's already a thread on this on the front page BTW..

Dumb move for Phoenix if it happens... Kerr has sucked so far, this would be too much...

PharoaheMonch · Post #5 » by **PharoaheMonch** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 2:31 am

I can definitely believe this. Yeah Shaq's on the decline..but look at it this way. Amare's role will increase and you add Shaq to that front court. Move Amare back to his natural position at the 4.

Shaq will definately be motivated. The Suns know they need a shakeup like this in order to win it all. Something has to give in order to get over the hump.

wade2bosh · Post #6 » by **wade2bosh** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 2:33 am

Shaq/Amare/Hill/Raja/Nash

Diaw/Barbosa

LOLZZZZ

Taiyab_K · Post #7 » by **Taiyab_K** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 2:36 am

Way to slow down the team, might as well have paramedics sitting on the sidelines.

mintsa · Post #8 » by **mintsa** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 2:37 am

Can Shaq even fit in the Suns system???

Can he even get up and down the court anymore ???

ANswer to both questions is no.

Dumb move.

Fairview4Life · Post #9 » by **Fairview4Life** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 2:40 am

I hope this trade happens and the Suns win the title this year. Shaq is the like the Lone Ranger.

Kid.Canada.23 · Post #10 » by **Kid.Canada.23** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 2:41 am

I thought Robert Sarver aka the Suns Owner wanted to cut salary which they did by trading away Kurt Thomas, James Jones, and all of those 1st round draft picks..... So why would the Suns now want to take on Shaq and his 20 mill/year over the next 2 years??

Would be horrible for the Suns if they did this...

Jamz18 · Post #11 » by **Jamz18** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 2:47 am

It is was the shaq from Orlando.... than yeah go to do it

My Shaq flat out sucks

C Court · Post #12 » by **C Court** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:03 am

The Lakers acquisition of Gasol is putting pressure on teams like the Suns to counter.

asuseee · Post #13 » by **asuseee** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:04 am

won't happen

just a rumour

RapsVC15 · Post #14 » by **RapsVC15** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:07 am

14/8 on 60% shooting so far this season.

Add in the Steve Nash effect and the motivation factor, I could easily see Shaq putting up 20/10 with Phoenix, possibly even more.

UnRealGM · Post #15 » by **UnRealGM** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:09 am

wouldnt be surprised if shaq's career is rejuvenated. might have one of those throwback 20-20 games in the playoffs.

AB_21 · Post #16 » by **AB_21** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:10 am

D-Wade and Marion could be fun to watch.

Joker · Post #17 » by **Joker** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:13 am

How bitter would Kobe be if the Suns got Shaq and knocked off the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals?

Calderon Crew · Post #18 » by **Calderon Crew** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:13 am

Shaq can't run up and down the court.

yeehamasai · Post #19 » by **yeehamasai** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:17 am

if the suns do this trade its simply to get the 1st round pick which would be very nice this year..

Mamadou · Post #20 » by **Mamadou** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:18 am

banks would be included, so that may explain it a little more from phoenix's end.
would be interesting to see how shaq would fit in...i suppose they'd have to drastically change their style of play?