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Old 02-08-2008, 07:10 PM   #563
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Originally Posted by alvarado52 View Post
honestly, i dont know what you guys expect Shaq to do. I mean, the west has changed since his departure. Its not longer land of the bigs really. I mean, dont get me wrong, Timmy D, Yao, and etc. are great players, but honestly, Shaq had 2 things on them: quick feet and weight. He doesnt have those feet anymore.

I dunno, i mean, i love Shaq and all, but a 36 year old 300 pounder with a bad hip doesnt exactly strike fear into anyone.

I just think it wont work because Shaq wont run up and down with the Suns, effectively doing the defenses job for them which is, slow down the suns game. Not to mention, The Suns lost arguably their best defender and most versatile front court player. Whos gonna fill the spot, Hill? Diaw? Cant see them doing too hot againt a Mike Finley, Odom, Josh Howard, etc.

But thats just me...maybe im wrong.
I dunno, I think they are getting him BECAUSE they know he will work a slow game. When the Spurs clamp down on D and stop them running, they think Shaq will work with Amare to Grind it in and open up the outside for the Speed Guys.

I honestly think Shaq will play like a man possessed....then after they win a title he will fade again. Shaq + Motivation = Scary. I know he isnt the Shaq of old, but if he tries he can still be a 18 and 10 guy. He is still 7 foot 300 pounds, that comes in handy down low.
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