Shaq to the spurs??

[I. Hustle]

I'd do it. I bet it would put some butts in seats.

[Holt's Cat]

I wouldn't take Shaq over Splitter outright, but what if we signed Shaq with part of the MLE, and then packaged Splitter's rights for a small forward? For instance - Sign and Trade for Mike Miller?? Or Luol Deng?? Or Batum?? Don't forget we also have a potential RJ sign and trade as well - we would have a ton of options.

If I were the Spurs, and I could upgrade the center position AND the small forward position, I would at least have to consider it.

You sign Shaq with the LLE or vet minimum exception.

[angelbelow]

For the minimum it couldnt hurt. hes a team/chemistry guy.

[xmas1997]

Nope the most I would go is the LLE which he might take. His ego and ass is too big to accept the vet minimum.

[coyotes_geek]

I love Shaq, so I'm not going to be mad if the Spurs acquire him, but it wouldn't be a good signing with the way the Spurs are currently built..

-The Spurs frontcourt is already slow..while Splitter is going to add mobility, he's not athletic enough to change everything..Duncan is extremely slow at this point, Blair is slow defensively, and McDyess is slow..adding Shaq makes this team even slower, which is something they can't afford at this point..

-Shaq would absolutely have to be a bench player, obviously..he's still a good scoring option as a 4th big man while playing 10-15 MPG..would his ego accept that?..

-Shaq is still a very good defender in the post in 1 on 1 situations, but he's a horrible team defender at this point..the Spurs' perimeter defenders are weak right now, so this would expose him even more..


So overall, I wouldn't want him right now, the Spurs frontcourt is too slow as it is..if they shipped McDyess off in a trade, then I'd listen, but as of right now, it wouldn't make sense IMO..

The Spurs need some mobility for their 5th big..

Valid concerns, but for vet min/LLE it's not like you're going to find an athletic big who can step into the Spurs rotation and change anything.

[HarlemHeat37]

Valid concerns, but for vet min/LLE it's not like you're going to find an athletic big who can step into the Spurs rotation and change anything.

Like I said, I wouldn't be mad..I don't mind any signings for the vet minimum, the reward is always higher than the risk..seeing Shaq and Duncan on the same team would be amazing, even if it's just for nostalgia reasons, I just have my doubts on whether it would work or not..

Seeing Shaq/Duncan winning vs. Kobe and the Lakers would be priceless, and I do love the idea of him guarding Bynum or even Gasol for 10 mins..

[lotr1trekkie]

Why is this guy planning a farewell tour? I have always felt after Kobe won #5 that Shaq wanted one more,especially if it kept him even with Tim. Not a bad idea if he comes for the minimum. Imagine Blair and him on a second unit. Yes, he is funny and would be a kind of a homecoming.

[alchemist]

Shaq is a huge body no matter how old he is. If the price is right I would love for him to play for us.

[Drz]

I bet it would put some butts in seats.

Based on the 116 currently active user viewing this thread, I am inclined to agree.

[HarlemHeat37]

There's no doubt about that..

Shaq will always be one of the biggest names in sports, no matter how old he is..his name will always draw interest..

[Seventyniner]

My hate for Shaq has lessened with his relevance. For the min, sure, why not. It would give Shaq a chance to ask Kobe how his ass tastes if the Spurs knock out the Lakers.

[rmt]

I'd love to have him for the vet's min or even the LLE. It's been so long since the Spurs had a legit 7 foot center. Play him sparingly and rest him for the playoffs. He'd be great against Gasol/Bynum and very motivated playing against LAL.

Wasn't Shaq the reason why Cleveland did so well against LA last year?

And it would mean - NO BONNER!

[Spursfan 87]

I like the fact that he wants to play here and I’m not opposed completely to this, because in the playoff you win with size. A front court of Duncan/Splitter/Shaq/Blair/Dice would be pretty awesome. But, is Shaq willing to come off the bench to be our 4th or 5th big and accept a minimum contract? Thats the question.

[benefactor]

I never thought I'd see the day when Shaq had the Spurs on his list. Strange offseason indeed.

[Mr. Body]

This is actually kind of intriguing.

[ElNono]

I like the fact that he wants to play here and I’m not opposed completely to this, because in the playoff you win with size.

That's provided that you can pry him off Taco Cabana by the time the playoffs roll around...

I kid, I kid!

[Blackjack]

So people have concerns about guys like Mason and Bonner either not being the good soldier or being utilized too much but don't have those same concerns with Shaq?

[ElNono]

So people have concerns about guys like Mason and Bonner either not being the good soldier or being utilized too much but don't have those same concerns with Shaq?

He won't be asked to shoot 3s...

[Blackjack]

He won't be asked to shoot 3s...

Ya gotta point. ... Ya gotta point.

But what if Shaq's benched for the Bonner replacement?

That's a good question. ... That's a good question.

[ohmwrecker]

Ya gotta point. ... Ya gotta point.

But what if Shaq's benched for the Bonner replacement?

That's a good question. ... That's a good question.

What replacement? Brian Scalabrine?

[Marcus Bryant]

Yes to bigs like 80 year old Shaq and no to bigs like Bonner.

[ElNono]

Ya gotta point. ... Ya gotta point.

But what if Shaq's benched for the Bonner replacement?

That's a good question. ... That's a good question.

You mean like Shaq getting potential Splitter/Blair minutes?
I'm not really concerned. Like I said earlier, at this stage he probably can barely play 50 games a season, and playing anything more than 20 minutes is probably beyond his reach.

[Blackjack]

What replacement? Brian Scalabrine?

A little bit. ... A little bit.

Sure, why the not. I think we're safe with him on the team as long as Bonner's gone. As has been mentioned, them sharing the same uniform and same court has to be avoided at all cost for fear of the inevitable cataclysmic event.

[Obstructed_View]

I was prepared to switch teams if the Spurs had signed Karl Malone, but I could root for Shaq if he gets into shape and shows some commitment to winning another le.

[ElNono]

Did I just talked myself into accepting Shaq in a span of 3 hours?

That was quick.