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Xazy · 02-06-2008, 05:55 AM

I just can not begin to get this possible trade. Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks for Shaw just does not make sense to me. Shaq is 36, he does not play nearly as well, he does not play Phoenix style of fast pace game, and well he has a huge ego thing going that does not exist in Phoenix. For Miami it makes a ton of sense Marion is awesome and will fit right in with Wade.

Halx · 02-06-2008, 06:02 AM

As a die hard Lakers Fan, I am laughing heartily at this. Suns are shipping away a great defender & rebounder, clutch shooter and dangerous cutter, along with a backup PG. They are getting back a dusty and moldy relic (who is injured at the moment too) who will change their game to awkward effects. They are also going to have to use Barbosa as the backup PG, and he sucks at running the offense.

I'd like to see DiAntoni's face when we crush them in the Playoffs... if they make them.

Cross-Over · 02-08-2008, 06:12 PM

I think the trade is good for both teams. The Suns were not going to win the championship as presently constituted. They tried the last three years and failed. In my opinion, the 2005 Suns were their best hope. They got crushed by the Spurs that year, but that was an incredible Spurs team that beat an incredible Pistons team in the best NBA finals of the decade. Pre-microfracture Amare was a beast!

Marion is a terrific player, but the addition of Shaq increases their chances of winning a Championship. I still wouldn't rate their chances as high, but Shaq over Marion, with the side effect of more minutes for Diaw, is a better playoff roster.

Marion could have opted out after this year, and Banks was a mid-level player (5-6 million a year) who barely played. The Suns have been trying to dump Banks. Shaq at 20 million for 2 more years still doesn't worsen their luxury tax situation with Banks and Marion's salaries off the books. Kerr made a good trade within the financial constraints he has to work with.

02-06-2008, 05:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Xazy People in masks cannot be trusted Location: NYC	Shaq to the suns? I just can not begin to get this possible trade. Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks for Shaw just does not make sense to me. Shaq is 36, he does not play nearly as well, he does not play Phoenix style of fast pace game, and well he has a huge ego thing going that does not exist in Phoenix. For Miami it makes a ton of sense Marion is awesome and will fit right in with Wade.

02-06-2008, 06:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	As a die hard Lakers Fan, I am laughing heartily at this. Suns are shipping away a great defender & rebounder, clutch shooter and dangerous cutter, along with a backup PG. They are getting back a dusty and moldy relic (who is injured at the moment too) who will change their game to awkward effects. They are also going to have to use Barbosa as the backup PG, and he sucks at running the offense. I'd like to see DiAntoni's face when we crush them in the Playoffs... if they make them. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals] Last edited by Halx; 02-06-2008 at 06:05 AM..

02-08-2008, 06:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cross-Over Psycho	I think the trade is good for both teams. The Suns were not going to win the championship as presently constituted. They tried the last three years and failed. In my opinion, the 2005 Suns were their best hope. They got crushed by the Spurs that year, but that was an incredible Spurs team that beat an incredible Pistons team in the best NBA finals of the decade. Pre-microfracture Amare was a beast! Marion is a terrific player, but the addition of Shaq increases their chances of winning a Championship. I still wouldn't rate their chances as high, but Shaq over Marion, with the side effect of more minutes for Diaw, is a better playoff roster. Marion could have opted out after this year, and Banks was a mid-level player (5-6 million a year) who barely played. The Suns have been trying to dump Banks. Shaq at 20 million for 2 more years still doesn't worsen their luxury tax situation with Banks and Marion's salaries off the books. Kerr made a good trade within the financial constraints he has to work with.