I think the only was the Suns reach the finals is if they play LA in the WCF. I
think that will be the only way to motivate Shaq. Ratings would be out of sight,
something the NBA needs. Other than that, he will still be the same ole Shaq. It
is difficult to watch him.


jdbball <jdbball@...> wrote:
Can they really afford to sit around and do nothing?? (except sign a
washed up Stoudamire).

Bowen's getting old and big shot Rob even older. Elson is turning out
to be a bust after all as well. Manu's flopping is apparant and
getting less whistled. Parker's out with injury and personal problems
(cheating yes/no?).

And they have never repeated. I dont want to doubt the heart of a
champion but it seems to me that the window is closing fast on them.
Both the Lakers and the Suns both now match up favorably against
them. It will be an interesting playoffs.

Fearless Finals Prediction: Celtics over Suns in 6

--- In nbahangout@yahoogroups.com, Jesse <spursfansa@...> wrote:
>
> LA will be hard to beat, but I think it's time someone gave Phil
Jackson some credit. I don't think he has ever done a better job than
in last season and this season. I don't know how much either Kupcheck
or Jerry West had to do with the trade, but his transition will be
easy with Jackon as his coach. Second, I feel that Miami will show
better results in the long run with Marion, if he decides to saty.
One or two more bench players and they will be back on top in the
East. Wade is phenomenal. I love watching him play.
>
>
> "hoop.addict" <hoop.addict@...> wrote:
> Gasol for Kwame Brown, Critterish and 2 first round picks
> LA Competitiveness A+
> LA Financial D
> LA Risk, Low, Gasol is a great player
> Overall: A+
>
> Mem Competitiveness F
> Mem Financial A+
> Mem Risk, high, will people still buy tickets? Gay will have to win
> slamdunk
> Overall: D-
>
> Shaq for Marion and Banks
> Mia Competitiveness A
> Mia Financial B (safer to spread the dough over 2 younger players)
> Mia Risk, Low, Marion should fit as a fine roleplayer
> Overall: A
>
> Phoe Competitiveness A-D such a tough call. Will they be better or
> worse with shaq.
> Pho Financial F
> Pho Risk, biggest risk in recent years
> Overall B, Huge risk ro gamble it all while Nash is still good for
> the next 2 years. What will happen after that time?
>
> Swift for Collins
> NJN Competitiveness Not applicable
> NJN Financial A+
> NJN Risk none
> Overall A+
>
> Mem Competitiveness Not applicable
> Mem Financial F-
> Mem Risk none
> Overall F-, retarded deal they just handed away 6 million of
capspace
> they had. Completely negates the business sense of the Gasol deal
as
> well
>
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