@pl4tinum said:

I agree...I am NOT in favor of trading away young players & high draft picks for 37 year olds. Let's face it, Shaq IS getting up there in years. We can use him, but let's not start giving gifts. At his age, there are NO guarantees how long he holds up.

Mike

He would fit in here perfectly for our run at a Championship this year and next.

Wow.

@gravy_insane said:

It's got to be one of the most random things I have seen.

@kosar_for_president said:

Its just a funny animation I saw. I think its pretty cut and dry as to what it is.

@gravy_insane said:

Getting Shaq and reducing his minutes like you suggested would keep him very fresh come playoff time, but the ONLY thing that scares me about a deal like that. Would be the fact he hasnt missed his usual 20 regular season games yet.

Amare just looks like a guy who, with a change of scenery would absolutley EXPLODE!

I still wouldn't rule out a deal for Camby either. The mans a walking double double! He isnt known for offense but hed look like Tim Duncan compared the the stiffs we have at PF/C atm.

Some kinda move needs to happen IMO. Id even like to see Joe Smith back here. But thats why I post, and I'm not a GM.

What the hell is in your sig?

Don't trade away too much and neglect the future for a chance at a title this year, especially when it still guarentees nothing.

@cimo. said:

I've only seen a few Suns games this year. Of course he's not the early 2000s Shaq, but he's still a good scorer under the basket (58% FG). I think he'd be great for LeBron, as a guy who can take his passes and turn them into two easy points, no flopping around trying some crazy jumper. Only thing I worry about is the Hack-a-Shaq, his free throws have improved but he's still only 61%.

Really don't see this one happening but I would do it.

trading wally would not be a good idea right now. even with delonte coming back after teh break, if we traded wally then we would 3 guards under 6'3''. although boobie, mo and delonte are effective, the cavs wouldn't be able to compete with the size of the other teams.

Getting Shaq and reducing his minutes like you suggested would keep him very fresh come playoff time, but the ONLY thing that scares me about a deal like that. Would be the fact he hasnt missed his usual 20 regular season games yet.

Amare just looks like a guy who, with a change of scenery would absolutley EXPLODE!

I still wouldn't rule out a deal for Camby either. The mans a walking double double! He isnt known for offense but hed look like Tim Duncan compared the the stiffs we have at PF/C atm.

Some kinda move needs to happen IMO. Id even like to see Joe Smith back here. But thats why I post, and I'm not a GM.

Z is getting 27-min

Varejao 28-min

Hickson 12-min

Wallace 24-min

I'd go:

Z 27-min

Varejao 24-min

Shaq 24-min

Wallace 16-min

(screw Hickson)

I guess I didn't realize that Stoudemire was only 26yrs old ... that's unbelievable that they would even consider trading him.

Another scenario to worry about, is that the Division foe Detroit Pistons may be the most likely to land Stoudemire. We sure as hell don't need the Pistons or Bulls sneaking back into the mix on us.

I'm warming to the idea of acquiring Shaq as well. The Sun's would probably jump at the opportunity to clear him, and we could get rid of the Eric Snow deal, and probably just another player in that deal.

Going back and reading the Trade Scenario thread, the only negative listed in acquiring Shaq is that he may disrupt the chemistry here ... but it also states that LeBron and Shaq are good friends, so I doubt he'd mess up the chem like he did at other stops, including Phoenix.

I too am getting excited about this possibility. Shaq would tell it like it is, he's gone on record already pitching that Kobe is a better player than LeBron, so maybe he can knock LeBron down a peg or two and get him concentrating on being a better all-around player.

I think this 'buddy system' and stroking of Mike Brown needs a dent in it's armor too ... Shaq may be the one to stand up and tell Brown that he needs to call a better offensive game plan.

He isnt the player he was but he seems to be playing with better fundamentals than I've seen in the past. Although his FT numbers dont look that impressive, but he's been making them when it counts. More or less making people pay for the Hack n' Shaq late in games.

I would rather go with someone younger, but I like the experience he would bring. He's a tough rebounder and he still is a pretty good defender.

I'd take him and I'm sure he'd be pumped for a Lakers/Cavs finals!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/stor...=PERDiem-090210

He makes it sound like there won't be any market for Shaq because of the $20M he's owed next year. But it runs up in 2010, so we'll still be in position to sign LeBron and another top FA. And if there's no market for him, they should like that deal I mentioned above (Sorry, Wally/Varejao fans).

I've thought Shaq was an overrated, fat hack the last few years, but he could be what we need right now. Championship/hall of fame career experience/leadership, swagger, and a huge body being able to FINISH in the paint. Even if there's not going to be any late 90s Shaq-Attacks, he still has the savvy and post moves from 3 feet out to thrive with LeBron.

I know once some of the regular posters here see this thread they're going to flip out, but I'm really liking the idea all of a sudden.

Add in Ben Wallaces' difficulty shooting freebee's and the this trio (w/Shaq) would kill us.

Actually Varejao had one of his more active games as of late last night, but he still makes me cringe. Talk about finishing after a LeBron dish ... Varejao has to catch the ball and take a giant hop-step and swooping hook from under the basket to get a quick shot off. I can't believe these guys like Andy, Ben and Z can't just flush that baby in lightening fashion.

I've only seen a few Suns games this year. Of course he's not the early 2000s Shaq, but he's still a good scorer under the basket (58% FG). I think he'd be great for LeBron, as a guy who can take his passes and turn them into two easy points, no flopping around trying some crazy jumper. Only thing I worry about is the Hack-a-Shaq, his free throws have improved but he's still only 61%.

Really don't see this one happening but I would do it.

Yes, I'm panicking.