Shaq for Marion deal in the works?

YI9 · Post #1 » by **YI9** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 11:54 pm

Why would the Suns want Shaq? He doesn't fit into their style of play.

http://www.miamiherald.com/594/story/407442.html

trwi7 · Post #2 » by **trwi7** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 11:58 pm

Damn, I hope Steve Kerr can hook me up with whatever he's smoking.

75totheMACCfund · Post #3 » by **75totheMACCfund** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 11:58 pm

I've been thinking, and I mentioned this in a thread a couple of weeks ago, that Shaq would be traded to Dallas for a package of Harris/Terry, Dampier (big man and levels out the contracts), another role player, and possibly a pick...That's just what I've thought

worthlessBucks · Post #4 » by **worthlessBucks** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 12:00 am

Marion & Wade can win a few more games for the Heat, good for us and our draft position. But yeah, I'd like to see Shaq attempt to run up and down the court with the suns twice.

Newz · Post #5 » by **Newz** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 12:03 am

trwi7 wrote:Damn, I hope Steve Kerr can hook me up with whatever he's smoking.

Andrew34r · Post #6 » by **Andrew34r** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 12:03 am

Steve Nash does make players better and may get Shaq playing at a high level again. He does not have much speed but I think with the right lineup he could be effective and get some easy baskets.

NeedsMoreCheese · Post #7 » by **NeedsMoreCheese** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 12:06 am

trwi7 wrote:Damn, I hope Steve Kerr can hook me up with whatever he's smoking.

Then you could hook me up :eyebrows:

mcfromage · Post #8 » by **mcfromage** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 12:06 am

What a strange and unexpected deal!

75totheMACCfund · Post #9 » by **75totheMACCfund** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 12:09 am

this makes no sense.

miggs0721 · Post #10 » by **miggs0721** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 12:13 am

feed me some of that wacky tabacky

jerrod · Post #11 » by **jerrod** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 12:21 am

the entire team doesn't need to run to have a fast break

same concept as webber in gs, just for 20 times as much money

rilamann · Post #12 » by **rilamann** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 12:25 am

I think its a good trade for the Suns and could help them finally get past the Spurs.

Sure Shaq is a shell of his former self but hes still ''decent'' and he is still 7-1 300+ pounds,he could at least slow down Duncan in a 7 game series just with his sheer size.

Mags FTW · Post #13 » by **Mags FTW** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 12:34 am

It was just mentioned on ESPN. Seems legit.

EastSideBucksFan · Post #14 » by **EastSideBucksFan** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 12:49 am

75totheMACCfund wrote:I've been thinking, and I mentioned this in a thread a couple of weeks ago, that Shaq would be traded to Dallas for a package of Harris/Terry, Dampier (big man and levels out the contracts), another role player, and possibly a pick...That's just what I've thought

I think this is the most likely possibility

Once Kerr sits down and talks to D'Antoni and realizes that this is just not a good fit he mostly likely forget about it. Besides the run and gun factor, what do you do with Amare now?

I guess play him at PF, he could definitely play it, but the dynamic of Amare/Shaq could be unstoppable or a horrible defensive frontcourt....if you think about it really.

I think they could clog the lane pretty well, but Amare's horrid man to man defense and Shaq's lack of mobility are a bad combination. But while the Amare/Shaq combo would dominate 80% of the time during the regular season, it's just could they get it done in the playoffs?

I think Cuban has always wanted to add Shaq since he was moved from the Lakers. But, something just doesn't sit right with me if Cuban gives in and acquires Shaq. It's just I love Nowitzki and I loved the Heat vs Mavericks finals. I thought Dirk, the Mavs and Mark Cuban was robbed of a championship.

I was happy to see Wade get a championship, but some of those calls were pretty horrible and that kind of officiating is what I hate about the NBA and what makes casual fans able to compare NBA basketball to WWF wrestling.

Cuban would be essentially buying a championship with the addition of Shaq. In this day of age when star players can dictate when/where they are moved and owners can buy championships it's just something that doesn't sit right with me.

EastSideBucksFan · Post #15 » by **EastSideBucksFan** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 5:05 am

I just spent a few minutes on the Phoenix board.

They had a guy break this rumor a week ago before it hit any headlines.

Now he comes back on and says that Shaq will be taking a physical tomorrow and if all goes well the trade is done. Shaq for Marion/Banks.

WOW....if true

Siefer · Post #16 » by **Siefer** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 5:16 am

Wow. I want to see this deal happen just to witness the aftermath.

carmelbrownqueen · Post #17 » by **carmelbrownqueen** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 5:20 am

Since Riley isn't high on Dorell Wright.. wonder if he would consider gifting us Haslem and Wright for Simmons and CV.. probably not.

Redbeardwirc0830 · Post #18 » by **Redbeardwirc0830** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 5:26 am

shaq noel storrey to phoenix

marion to milwaukee

mo, cv gadz to miami

works in trade checker

carmelbrownqueen · Post #19 » by **carmelbrownqueen** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 5:30 am

PHX has Strawberry and Alando Tucker.. they have no need in any way to grab Noel and Storey.

MajorDad · Post #20 » by **MajorDad** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 5:38 am

before this trade rumor broke , it was reported out of miami that shaq would be out for at least another month and possibly more after the results of his tests on monday.

is this one of those type of injuries that if a player is on a bad team that is tanking becomes real and extended, but if traded to a good team, goes away immediately?

if shaq actually is traded to the Suns, does he become a back-up much like Mourning was a back-up at miami?