Basketball Nonsense

This is going to be an exciting offseason, no doubt! With big names like Shaquille O’Neal and Vince Carter going different places, I think there is stilla lot to expect and see. Anyways today I would share my views on the acquisition of Shaquille O’Neal.

Well first and foremost I would like to say that in my opinion, Cleveland really lost nothing by acquiring Shaq. Quality wise, I think Shaq has shown (last season) that he is still capable of being dominant and he was in good shape last season. I remember that 40-point game that he had where he almost showed his old days. Ben Wallace, on the other hand is just a shadow of what he was… Oftenly riddled by a variety of injuries, Wallace has evidently declined (was sparingly used last playoffs). Pavlovic is a great talent however, he’s been inconsistent at times. He might fit well with Phoenix though as Phoenix can use his size and shooting.

Cap space wise, its equal as well. All contracts would run until 2009/10, in which teams would scramble for a talented free agent pool. I think Cleveland has never gambled whatsoever, why? If Shaq turned out to be a bust (again) in Cleveland, then they can simply just let his contract expire (but I doubt that would be the case). I don’t know but I am just so ecstatic to see LeBron James play with Shaq and the whole Cavaliers team. It’s something that people are all looking forward next season.

For Phoenix I don’t know… I’m not sure if Big Ben would suit the run and gun style. And to add, no one is sure on where the franchise is really going. thoughts?

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