Shaq trade makes me think
It isn't official yet, but if Shaq is actually traded to the Suns... I am seriously intrigued about Miami. This is proves one thing; Pat Riley holds no delusions that he owes anyone anything, and I love it. Shaq supplanted your team as a viable candidate for the championship for two or three years but when you can't go, you can't go. Paying him 20 mil to get hurt, miss bunny shots, and complain? Forget that. With this deal Miami has pretty much said they care more about their future than loyalty to a legend.
Their franchise is Dwyane Wade. If Shawn Marion gets extended, Marc Blount gets bought out, and Miami drafts well (they have their first round and Orlando's second round) they could be right back in it next year. If Miami ends up with a top five (3, 4, or 5) and the other teams (Minnesota, Seattle, New York, Memphis) go with classic bigs above them Miami could get a true point such as Derrick Rose and be in it for years. Miami may not have a dominate big but with do it all Marion, team player/leader Wade, and hard working Haslem, and a pass first like Rose they only truly need an athletic big like Earl Barron to keep the center position going.
Now the Suns? What part of Shaq's game fits with their style? Run? no Gun? Hell no. As much as I love Steve Kerr... he may have been a bad decision. Things like trades, drafts, prospects are the best. If basketball was just playoffs and off season life would be great. I love this game.
Their franchise is Dwyane Wade. If Shawn Marion gets extended, Marc Blount gets bought out, and Miami drafts well (they have their first round and Orlando's second round) they could be right back in it next year. If Miami ends up with a top five (3, 4, or 5) and the other teams (Minnesota, Seattle, New York, Memphis) go with classic bigs above them Miami could get a true point such as Derrick Rose and be in it for years. Miami may not have a dominate big but with do it all Marion, team player/leader Wade, and hard working Haslem, and a pass first like Rose they only truly need an athletic big like Earl Barron to keep the center position going.
Now the Suns? What part of Shaq's game fits with their style? Run? no Gun? Hell no. As much as I love Steve Kerr... he may have been a bad decision. Things like trades, drafts, prospects are the best. If basketball was just playoffs and off season life would be great. I love this game.
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