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Re: Shaq Now A Cavalier, And The Window For Title Is This Year

authorityseo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:09:48 -0000

The Suns better do something with all this cap room now. It seems they are getting rid of everybody and I haven't seen them get anybody yet. Wallace is probably going to retire so he even more cap space.

It is hard to be a fan in Phoenix and go from contending to JV ball

Re: Shaq Now A Cavalier, And The Window For Title Is This Year

Sports Guru — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:06:53 -0000

I feel that adding Shaq to the Cleveland squad will help them only for a short period of time, if at all. As we all know Shaq is 37 yrs old and those LEGS WILL NOT LAST A FULL SEASON. I agree with you that if they don't make it to the Championship, Lebron will be on his way out of Cleveland. I also agree with you that management should build young stars around Lebron instead of old veterans players. I like Shaquille but I don't think that this will work. Obviously, they want to win now but I don't think Shaq is the answer.
Great stuff Ryan !!
Sports Guru

Re: Shaq Now A Cavalier, And The Window For Title Is This Year

Jake — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:18:30 -0000

Most of the commentary I've seen has been about how getting Shaq helps the Cavs deal with Dwight Howard but that's mostly about defense, no one's really talked about Shaq's impact on their offense. And thats where I think things could go poorly. LeBron's pretty much the most dangerous fast break weapon maybe ever and Shaq likes to lumber his way up the court at a leisurely pace. What's been the main offensive criticism of the Cavs, that they stand around and watch LeBron too much. But now they 3 guys are going to be standing around watching LeBron, all while LeBron is holding up the ball so that Shaq can make it into the offensive paint with 12 seconds left on the clock. I know the rumored Tyson Chandler backup trade would have come with a longer contract but I'd want an athletic, fast (not to mention young as you said) center to pair with a guy like LeBron, not a close to over the hill one.