It's about damn time. I've been waiting for this fat, overrated blow-hard to retire for sometime now. Hopefully, being bested by he's main "generational" rival will cause his ass to finally put up the size 23's. I doubt it, though.
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It's about damn time. I've been waiting for this fat, overrated blow-hard to retire for sometime now. Hopefully, being bested by he's main "generational" rival will cause his ass to finally put up the size 23's. I doubt it, though.
He's either going to retire or show up in shape next summer. Both of those are good for Phoenix.
I thought Shaq played well in the first two games. In Game 3, he was a disgrace. Then again, you could just look at his history of being swept to guess how he was going to come out this game.
Yup the big guy is about to enjoy his what 5th sweep from the playoffs? What a way to end a career...Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. And it would be such poetic justice to the contrast that would provide to the way David went out.
Not to say he couldn't dog it through another season or two, but it will just be that. Dogging it.
ouch, this thread is brutal :lol
wait til' the game 4 possible win, to say our respectful eulogies...
Shaq has been reduced to nothing more than a black Greg Ostertag
His PnR defense has always been bad. Fuck man, have some pride.
I am hoping I never have to see Shaq in a Suns uniform AGAIN.
So do not watch the game on Sunday.Quote:
Originally Posted by statman32
I was kinda hoping he would fake a injury. :hatQuote:
Originally Posted by polandprzem
If not, I look forward to throwing up at the sight of the incredible Nash/Shaq p&r defense duo.
I was wondering, will any team retire his number? I guess the Lakers but I'm not sure.
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Originally Posted by Kyle Smith
Nope. You are not wrong. 700 days left on that shaq contract. He will squeeze every dime out of the Suns he can.
Is shaq now a slightly more talented version of Rasho? Now that is a funny thought.
How ever you feel about Shaq is still brutal to see his career possibly end with 2 consecutive playoff sweeps. The sad part is he is really trying but is just not there anymore. I don't get it this trade seemed to have started to work. The team was getting on track and then they picked the worst possible time to fall apart. D'Antoni's seat must be getting hot.
What on Earth makes you say that? Shaq has never come into camp in shape. He's even gone so far as to have surgery later in the off season so he can recover on "the team's time", and not on his vacation. There is also no way in hell he walks away from $40M. No way in hell.Quote:
Originally Posted by Obstructed_View
Phoenix is stuck with his overpaid ass for at least one more season. They may be able to peddle his fat ass and contract in '09 if they aren't interested in using his cap room to enter the LeBron derby themselves in '10.
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Originally Posted by PlayoffEx-static
If Riley a Hall of Fame coach and a NBA Champion could not get Shaq to stay in shape D'Antoni has no chance.
Nope. Shaq is not finished yet. The Cactus is still owed $20 million per season times two. Silly Kerr! :bangQuote:
Originally Posted by peacemaker885
Dude, every team has been doing that for 7 years now. :lolQuote:
Originally Posted by DAF86
I remember one Phoenix-LA game 5 years ago where Stoudemire and Marbury ran the exact same pick and roll at the top of the key on Shaq about 10 or 11 times in a row in the 4th quarter, and Marbury drained the open jumper off of it all but one time I think.
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Originally Posted by baseline bum
In Miami at least Riley could cover up for him because he had better defenders in James Posey and Alonzo Mourning. Plus Wade went nuts in the 06 playoffs. Can't also forget Haslem's defense on Dirk.
Preach on, my brother. All very true statements. :toastQuote:
Originally Posted by PlayoffEx-static
The future aint real bright for both Shaq and the Suns. Shaq will have trouble facing the realization that he isn't the "Big Dog" anymore. Next, I wonder who Shaq will lay blame with his next imflammatory tirade. Stay tuned because, just like the change of seasons, that tirade will be forthcoming.
Meanwhile the Suns are stuck with Shaq's enormous, "cap-eating" contract. Which will prohibit any economic flexibility and trade maneuverability. Looks like that gamble made by Kerr, and that "chicken-fried" owner, has backfired in their fucking faces. :lol
Who looks like a hen now?
I'd say both are in bad shape and truly deserve one another.
Shaq may be finished, but his legacy lives on. Just think about all the talent the Suns won't be able to sign because of the Big Cactus' salary.
i think this would be shaq's 7th sweep! and if there is one thing sweeter than taking out the suns, its humiliating shaq. i hope pop and the big 3 continue to expose all his weaknesses.
Why would he retire when he can bank 20 million for 25 minutes per night?Quote:
Originally Posted by Obstructed_View
As for showing up in shape, isn't that what people say about him EVERY year?
And while some years he has done better than others, he's never going to be mistaken for Dwight Howard...
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Originally Posted by SouthernFried
Shaq runs his mouth, Pop makes him eat his words.