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I think we had to roll the dice on this deal...especially since Marion was out the door one way or another. The Shaq factor makes me excited again on the Suns because frankly I've been bored this year with the team even though they have a good record.
The first thing that comes to mind is how naysayers are telling us that Shaq is too old and wont fit in with the Suns system...Isn't that what they said about Kurt Thomas?? Well we know how that worked out. Kurt brought us strengths that the Suns were lacking..rebounding and defense. When Kurt was in the lineup the Suns were better. Shaq on his worst day is better than KT so he can only be a big plus for us.
I never liked Amare playing center even though he's done a good job at it for the most part. Everyone and their mother knew that wasnt his natural position. Maybe now he wont be in foul trouble as much and can concentrate more on his offense which is his natural strength anyway. We might get even more scoring production out of him with him not riding the pine as much.
Speaking of natural positions...our whole team just got bigger. Adding Shaq gives us a ripple effect all the way down the line. Now we have a taller center..a taller powerforward...etc etc. Now we arnt such midgets anymore...its more normal now.
OK...this is the last last LAST final chance for Diaw. The theory has always been he plays better as a starter and needs time to get his groove on. Well Doris...I mean Boris...put up or shutup once and for all. I think we might see an improvement out of his game.
I'd rather have Shaq than Marion at this point. At least Shaq wants to be here and there is is a certain magic surrounding Shaq. He brings excitement that Marion never had. I'll always appreciate Shawn but Shaq is Shaq....its almost as good as bringing KG here....we'll see. Besides, if we get knocked out of the playoffs again I'd rather it be with Shaq than with Marion for the billionth time.
It will be fun watching Shaq matchup with Duncan, Ming, KG and all the other players we could never matchup with. I cant wait for wide eyed Timmy to take on the Suns again WITH Shaq in the lineup. His 17 rebound games against the Suns might just be coming to an end. No more softie Suns in the middle. It will be like watching a new team out there!
If for some reason it doesnt work out....WHO CARES. We wern't going to win a title with Marion anyway so its all goooood.
The first thing that comes to mind is how naysayers are telling us that Shaq is too old and wont fit in with the Suns system...Isn't that what they said about Kurt Thomas?? Well we know how that worked out. Kurt brought us strengths that the Suns were lacking..rebounding and defense. When Kurt was in the lineup the Suns were better. Shaq on his worst day is better than KT so he can only be a big plus for us.
I never liked Amare playing center even though he's done a good job at it for the most part. Everyone and their mother knew that wasnt his natural position. Maybe now he wont be in foul trouble as much and can concentrate more on his offense which is his natural strength anyway. We might get even more scoring production out of him with him not riding the pine as much.
Speaking of natural positions...our whole team just got bigger. Adding Shaq gives us a ripple effect all the way down the line. Now we have a taller center..a taller powerforward...etc etc. Now we arnt such midgets anymore...its more normal now.
OK...this is the last last LAST final chance for Diaw. The theory has always been he plays better as a starter and needs time to get his groove on. Well Doris...I mean Boris...put up or shutup once and for all. I think we might see an improvement out of his game.
I'd rather have Shaq than Marion at this point. At least Shaq wants to be here and there is is a certain magic surrounding Shaq. He brings excitement that Marion never had. I'll always appreciate Shawn but Shaq is Shaq....its almost as good as bringing KG here....we'll see. Besides, if we get knocked out of the playoffs again I'd rather it be with Shaq than with Marion for the billionth time.
It will be fun watching Shaq matchup with Duncan, Ming, KG and all the other players we could never matchup with. I cant wait for wide eyed Timmy to take on the Suns again WITH Shaq in the lineup. His 17 rebound games against the Suns might just be coming to an end. No more softie Suns in the middle. It will be like watching a new team out there!
If for some reason it doesnt work out....WHO CARES. We wern't going to win a title with Marion anyway so its all goooood.
