drawing a positive parallel

jazzy_jeff · Post #1 » by **jazzy_jeff** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:03 pm

The only time that a blockbuster February trade has led to a championship was Drexler to Houston in 95.
That team struggled for weeks after the trade. Then it all came together in April and they were unstoppable

Point is, there's a lot of adjustment needed to incorporate Shaq. I'm going to try not to be too worried with the struggles right now, and long as they learn and improve

-SDU- · Post #2 » by **-SDU-** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:09 pm

the loss sucks, but im not concerned about our title hopes

would have been nice to get some scrub teams to start with :-)

bell and barbs have been too hesitate with their 3 point attempts since the trade

dantoni is using shaq high to leave space for amare and nash, and thats fine, but we do miss out on a few things from shaq

- his ability to draw fouls on opposing bigs in the post

- his ability to draw double teams and kick it to three point shooters

- his ability to score in the paint

we need to keep working to find a happy medium in there of keeping shaq out to open it up and getting him down low to maximise his talents

it will all work out, suns 2008 champions!

KayZee · Post #3 » by **KayZee** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:17 pm

I am not worried at all

we are just not ready to play today and the whole pistons team is on fire

I would have lost 20~30 points too if the trade didn't happen

GO SUNS

jazzy_jeff · Post #4 » by **jazzy_jeff** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:34 pm

If anyone was listening to ESPN Radio after the game, they raised a good point where they said the Suns are trying to hard to get Shaq involved offensively right now. They're forcing things into him instead of taking better options. Good point, IMO

eastsidecrossover · Post #5 » by **eastsidecrossover** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:43 am

Nash is a smart enought player to learn when to give Shaq the ball. They need to figure out their spacing. And the chemistry issue will come together.

I have been very disapointed in Bell, Barbs so far. I think they have not been doing that great of a job on both sides of the ball. With shaq, Amare and Nash, they should find some open shots.

chrice · Post #6 » by **chrice** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:53 am

Starting 5 can't do all the work. Diaw needs to to grow some balls. Surprised at Barbosa's lack of improvement as well.

nba_addict · Post #7 » by **nba_addict** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:06 am

The Sheed Trade could also a good comparison. Last piece of the championship puzzle. :pray:

NapoleonII · Post #8 » by **NapoleonII** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:12 am

At least it was so bad that D'Antoni is seriously thinking and questioning his methods.

10-15 point loss, D'Antoni wouldn't change ****.

Post #9 » by **TASTIC** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:55 am

They HAVE to get DJ shooting a boatload of 3s so he's ready for the playoffs/next year. He has the physical skills and attitude to be a defensive disruptor

praying for barry still...

jazzy_jeff · Post #10 » by **jazzy_jeff** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:43 am

TASTIC wrote:They HAVE to get DJ shooting a boatload of 3s so he's ready for the playoffs/next year. He has the physical skills and attitude to be a defensive disruptor

amen to that