Diesel in Phoenix

Jimmy103 · Post #1 » by **Jimmy103** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 12:41 am

Hey guys, I have been reading this forum a bit lately (I'll give you two guess why, but I think you'll only need one) and wanted to chime in:

A lot of you thought the Shaq trade was ATROCIOUS when the rumors started, people called it flat out blasphemy. And ya know what, I agreed, I thought it was an AWFUL fit. (keep reading before you lock it)

I'm watching NBA Shootaround and Stephen A. Smith brings up a GREAT point. The Showtime Lakers utilized Kareem by running their fast break and then if that broke down the lagging Kareem would come down and provide a strong inside presence. Shaq can EXCEL in that role in Phoenix. Miami is BARREN of talent outside of D-Wade. Now he's in a position where he doesn't have to lead the charge, just do some dirty work. He's going to be a FANTASTIC addition to the Suns, I CAN NOT wait until Shaq's first game in a Suns uni.

Black Jesus 1 · Post #2 » by **Black Jesus 1** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 12:46 am

Word.

I believe in this deal.

PHXfan85 · Post #3 » by **PHXfan85** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 12:51 am

I was just listening to Smith and Walton discuss that as well. For the Suns to be compared to the "Showtime Lakers" can only mean good things.

At any rate...IBTL

mkot · Post #4 » by **mkot** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 12:52 am

Kareem is ALWAYS in good shape and he still has a very effective sky hook even at the age of 40 and that Lakers team had a goat coach in Pat Riley.

I want to believe...

Phoenix1977 · Post #5 » by **Phoenix1977** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 12:52 am

Why isn't this in the other thread...did we really need another?

Jimmy103 · Post #6 » by **Jimmy103** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 12:53 am

dbdynsty25 wrote:Why isn't this in the other thread...did we really need another?

I considered posting this in the Shaq trade thread...but I was more making a point about Stephen A.? I dunno, why not just take the compliment?

eastsidecrossover · Post #7 » by **eastsidecrossover** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 1:11 am

Thanks man for the stuff. I have heard this from a lot of people, and believe this trade is a huge risk that will pan out with the suns finially getting a championship.

We play the same style, but I think most of the players are really different in comparansion. But I think we can get it done, and shaq is out to prove the world wrong again.