Shaq Joins the Kings Court

MedicCook · 06-25-2009, 12:22 AM

Shaq has been traded to Cleveland.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4285489

icehog3 · 06-25-2009, 01:27 AM

Holy crap!

WildBlueSooner · 06-25-2009, 06:35 AM

Wow....that will be very interesting. Makes me think I might actually watch more than just NBA highlights!

s15driftking · 06-25-2009, 08:04 AM

YEAH BABY!!!!!

That's just what we (cavs fans) needed to lock in Lebron!!!

06-25-2009, 10:11 PM

Hell of a pick up for the Cav's..... But, Vince Carter is in Orlando NOW!!!

GreekGodX · 06-25-2009, 08:36 AM

I'm kind of skeptical about this deal.. Shaq is a hall of fame player but his best basketball is clearly behind him. How will he hold up over the whole season having to handle more of a load in Cleveland? In Cleveland he doesn't have all star talent in he frontcourt like he did in PHX. For sure we will be seeing the Cavs back in he Eastern conference finals, but they are going to need some depth and Verajeo to resign to make it further.

kelmac07 · 06-26-2009, 06:38 AM

Makes them a favorite...WOW!!!

floydpink · 06-26-2009, 10:39 AM

A few years ago I woula said wow, but I personally can't imagine his ego and diminished skills giving Cleveland a title, but we'll see.

I can't wait til next year
Vince Carter in a magic uniform!!!

Texan in Mexico · 06-26-2009, 11:07 AM

It will definately be fun to watch that is for sure.

The Cavs at the very least get someone who is in the last year of his current contract and looking for his last multiyear contract - he will be motivated to do what he can to win.

As for this keeping James long term - that is another question mark, they will have to pull off another coup next year in what many consider to be one of the largest free agent markets ever.

I hope I'm wrong but the Carter trade looks real bad to me.

Any early bets as to who the Lakers play on Christmas?

The Poet · 06-26-2009, 11:11 AM

As a Tar Heel, I've always wanted Vince to do well, but I fear his skills are past their prime. And he's always been up-and-down more than a monkey on Viagra, so I would not order those playoff tickets yet, Magic fans.

Texan in Mexico · 06-26-2009, 11:54 AM

More than a monkey on Viagra - thats where the Poet nickname comes from I guess - good stuff

floydpink · 06-26-2009, 12:27 PM

I remember T-Mac coming to Orlando hoping he would be anything like his cousin Vince, now I hope Vince is nothing like his cousin T-Mac.

Carter is certainly not in his prime but his experience in close games at the end certainly can't hurt the Magic. He's also a product of Daytona and will be playing close to home and, let's face it, less toxic fumes than New Jersey might spark his game a little bit.

He certainly will help getting Dwight the ball in the paint and add to an already good outside game.

Kinda early to say, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Boston, Cleveland, and Orlando fighting it out in the East next year.

The Poet · 06-26-2009, 12:32 PM

Toxic fumes in New Jersey? You talkin' about me, man!

floydpink · 06-26-2009, 12:41 PM

Just kidding! I grew up off exit 105 down the shore.

I love Jersey.

06-25-2009, 12:22 AM	#1
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Shaq Joins the Kings Court Shaq has been traded to Cleveland. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4285489 __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

06-25-2009, 01:27 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Shaq Joins the Kings Court Holy crap! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-25-2009, 06:35 AM	#3
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Shaq Joins the Kings Court Wow....that will be very interesting. Makes me think I might actually watch more than just NBA highlights! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

06-25-2009, 08:04 AM	#4
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Shaq Joins the Kings Court YEAH BABY!!!!! That's just what we (cavs fans) needed to lock in Lebron!!! __________________ diamonds/guns

06-25-2009, 10:11 PM	#5
ja3480 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shaq Joins the Kings Court Hell of a pick up for the Cav's..... But, Vince Carter is in Orlando NOW!!!

06-25-2009, 08:36 AM	#6
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: Shaq Joins the Kings Court I'm kind of skeptical about this deal.. Shaq is a hall of fame player but his best basketball is clearly behind him. How will he hold up over the whole season having to handle more of a load in Cleveland? In Cleveland he doesn't have all star talent in he frontcourt like he did in PHX. For sure we will be seeing the Cavs back in he Eastern conference finals, but they are going to need some depth and Verajeo to resign to make it further. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

06-26-2009, 06:38 AM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Shaq Joins the Kings Court Makes them a favorite...WOW!!!

06-26-2009, 10:39 AM	#8
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Shaq Joins the Kings Court A few years ago I woula said wow, but I personally can't imagine his ego and diminished skills giving Cleveland a title, but we'll see. I can't wait til next year Vince Carter in a magic uniform!!! __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

06-26-2009, 11:07 AM	#9
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Shaq Joins the Kings Court It will definately be fun to watch that is for sure. The Cavs at the very least get someone who is in the last year of his current contract and looking for his last multiyear contract - he will be motivated to do what he can to win. As for this keeping James long term - that is another question mark, they will have to pull off another coup next year in what many consider to be one of the largest free agent markets ever. I hope I'm wrong but the Carter trade looks real bad to me. Any early bets as to who the Lakers play on Christmas?

06-26-2009, 11:11 AM	#10
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Shaq Joins the Kings Court As a Tar Heel, I've always wanted Vince to do well, but I fear his skills are past their prime. And he's always been up-and-down more than a monkey on Viagra, so I would not order those playoff tickets yet, Magic fans.

06-26-2009, 11:54 AM	#11
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Shaq Joins the Kings Court More than a monkey on Viagra - thats where the Poet nickname comes from I guess - good stuff

06-26-2009, 12:27 PM	#12
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Shaq Joins the Kings Court I remember T-Mac coming to Orlando hoping he would be anything like his cousin Vince, now I hope Vince is nothing like his cousin T-Mac. Carter is certainly not in his prime but his experience in close games at the end certainly can't hurt the Magic. He's also a product of Daytona and will be playing close to home and, let's face it, less toxic fumes than New Jersey might spark his game a little bit. He certainly will help getting Dwight the ball in the paint and add to an already good outside game. Kinda early to say, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Boston, Cleveland, and Orlando fighting it out in the East next year. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

06-26-2009, 12:32 PM	#13
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Shaq Joins the Kings Court Toxic fumes in New Jersey? You talkin' about me, man!

06-26-2009, 12:41 PM	#14
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Shaq Joins the Kings Court Just kidding! I grew up off exit 105 down the shore. I love Jersey. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"