Shaq traded to the Cavs

[ralaw]

This move reminds me of the move the Suns made to get Shaq.......desperation. This move does nothing for the Cavs as far as beating the Celtics or the Magic. Yes, in the halfcourt set Shaq will slowdown Howard, but the Magic will simply run the Cavs to death and Howard will run down the center of the court and catch dunk after dunk. The Cavs lost to the Magic because they couldn't do anything with Lewis and Turk....they'd better bring in some big wings who can stick with those two.

 

[JMeist]

Obviously were giving up on next season already. Its not like this move made any sense for the short term... I am not happy with this move at all. At this point, I think Id rather have Kevin McHale as our GM.

lol steve kerr is just awful.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Cavs champs next season...its happening.

You can't stop LeBron AND Shaq...just not happening.

 

[jeffx]

I don't think anyone is making Cav's the favorite in the east. They won't beat Boston with KG. Boston is going to be a strong team. A lot of players developed for them with Powe and KG hurt. This trade also isn't going to help the match up problems with The Magic. The Magic killed the Cavs in pick and roll and well Shaq isn't too strong on pick and rolls. Right now I have Cavs as the third best team in the East.

Exactly. Cleveland still needs size in their backcourt and can Shaq guard Dwight Howard?

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

The Magic aren't even the team to beat in '10 in the East. I'd be more worried about Boston...however, having the leagues best big man is never overrated, so obviously they are a force, but I wouldn't be handing them the crown yet.

jeffx, last year Shaq had 19/11 to Howard's 21/8...its a good match up regardless, and putting Shaq in there allows the Cavs to not play the cot damned collapse defense every time, which could let them play the pick and roll more, if we are talking about the Magic.

On offense for Cleveland, Shaq opens up the entire offense, no doubt. Even in his advanced age, you can't go one-on-one with Shaq without Shaq getting his...even Dwight Howard, who has shown he isn't as dominant defensively against the leagues best centers (Shaq had a good game against him, Yao dominates him, even the Bynum/Gasol tandem did pretty well against Howard in the Finals -- avg'd like 25/13 combined).

 

[mfbmike]

Shaq had 19/11? Thought it was closer to 17/8. Either way, he can still cover any big man in the league, including Dwight 1 on 1, which will allow the other Cavs defenders on the wing to stay on their men.

Trade is money for the Cavs. How exciting is it going to be to see 2 of the leagues biggest characters on the same team?

If I lived in Cleveland, I'd be ecstatic right now.

 

[jeffx]

Trade is money for the Cavs. How exciting is it going to be to see 2 of the leagues biggest characters on the same team?

Shaq was "The Big Cactus" in Phoenix. What will he call himself in Cleveland?

 

[mfbmike]

rofl, no idea. The Big O?

o for ohio? poor attempt.

 

[Vinsane]

This move does nothing for the Cavs as far as beating the Celtics or the Magic. Yes, in the halfcourt set Shaq will slowdown Howard, but the Magic will simply run the Cavs to death and Howard will run down the center of the court and catch dunk after dunk. The Cavs lost to the Magic because they couldn't do anything with Lewis and Turk....they'd better bring in some big wings who can stick with those two.

First thing, this move does plenty for the Cavs who were dominated in the post by the Magic. You don't get easy money plays with Shaq under the hoop.

Second, Turk is gone so where you coming up with one-two punch of Shard and Turk?

Shaq had 19/11? Thought it was closer to 17/8. Either way, he can still cover any big man in the league, including Dwight 1 on 1, which will allow the other Cavs defenders on the wing to stay on their men.

Trade is money for the Cavs. How exciting is it going to be to see 2 of the leagues biggest characters on the same team?

If I lived in Cleveland, I'd be ecstatic right now.

I don't live in Cleveland... but I'm ecstatic to hear this news.

Shaq was "The Big Cactus" in Phoenix. What will he call himself in Cleveland?

"The Big Q" as in question mark.

While I'm excited for Shaq to come to Cleveland. I'm also a realist in saying that nothing is certain in the NBA. Shaq could flop or he could seal his legacy with winning a ship with Kobe, D-Wade and perhaps, LeBron James.

 

[mfbmike]

You're native Clevelander though Vinsane. Aren't you? lol.

 

[stevsta]

lol people are forgetting about bynum actually getting healthier and becoming his own dominant force

 

[ralaw]

First thing, this move does plenty for the Cavs who were dominated in the post by the Magic. You don't get easy money plays with Shaq under the hoop.

Second, Turk is gone so where you coming up with one-two punch of Shard and Turk?

Other than the pick and roll in the half court set you are correct, which is why I said the Magic will just run the Cavs to death. Shaq won't be able to keep up with Howard up and down the court.

Where is Turk going? Turk will resign, because he understands the Magic give him the best chance of being the primary option down the stretch, they've already said they're willing to pay the luxury tax to keep him and they give him the best chance to win.

 

[Maynard]

If I lived in Cleveland, I'd be ecstatic right now.

shwing.....ecstatic is an understatement.....i may pay to see a game now. Last game i saw was when shaq was with the heat. I would pay to see him play

 

[FirstTimer]

Cavs still need to get long athletic players for the wing. IMO Shaq wasn't the best option here. ESPN reported they also had a back up trade with the Hornets ready for Tyson Chandler if the Shaw stuff fell through. IMO Chandler fit the need better for the Cavs than Shaq.

 

[JeremyHight]

People need to remember that this isn't the same Shaq from Miami/LA. He is good, but Cleveland was best on the run and Shaq showed in Phoenix that he doesn't run the court very well.

Shaq would have been great for a team like Boston that excels in the half court and has dominant defenders to help his slowing skills, but in Cleveland, he is just a desperate move that won't work.

 

[FirstTimer]

Shaq's salary is off their cap after the 2009 season. That way they're not locked into a long term thing and can make a play for a FA. BOSH!!!!

Wallace and Sasha's deal were expiring though too weren't they? And sure Shaw is an upgrade in the middle but Cleveland still doesn't have guys capable of guarding Turk, Shard, on the wings.

 

[ralaw]

Cavs stole this cause Ben Wallace and Pavlovic suck butt.

Man, u crazy....Wallace is a 4 time DPOY and Sasha was on a a few championship teams in his past.

 

[Archer]

Man, u crazy....Wallace is a 4 time DPOY and Sasha was on a a few championship teams in his past.

I hope this was sarcasm

Ben Wallace is past worthless right now and Sasha is meh at best imo

 

[ralaw]

I hope this was sarcasm

Ben Wallace is past worthless right now and Sasha is meh at best imo

I was hoping xPiRGOx post was sarcasm.

 

[FlawLeSs]

what a horrible trade