Shaq to the spurs??

[Bruno]

No way any team gives him MLE or half MLE or any cap space.

No freaking way...

Disagree.
Shaq has had 2 solid seasons in Phoenix and Cleveland. I can easily see a contender offering him most if not all the MLE.

Shaq for the LLE would be a fine signing but it's far from sure eh would accept to take a paycut just to join SA.

[jiggy_55]

Disagree.
Shaq has had 2 solid seasons in Phoenix and Cleveland. I can easily see a contender offering him most if not all the MLE.

Shaq for the LLE would be a fine signing but it's far from sure eh would accept to take a paycut just to join SA.

He's 38 and he's got so much money in his bank account! Doubt the couple million will matter that much to him to be honest so I doubt a paycut will be an issue. If he really wants to be here and they really want him, than it would an easy decision for both sides.

I don't see why he wouldn't like to team up with Mr. Duncan. He's a proven winner, can mentor the younger guys, is a good passer, while also being a huge presence in the paint offensively and defensively. He could try team up with Team Duncan to get himself a 5th championship and a shot to take Kobe off the top from the West. Plus he can't shoot Ft's so perfect .

Sounds like a good destination, and I haven't even mentioned this is his original home.

[chazley]

No way any team gives him MLE or half MLE or any cap space.

No freaking way...

False.

[ploto]

He may want MLE, but i think that he may accept LLE to be in a contender like Spurs instead of playing Atlanta for MLE.

Atlanta was the 3rd seed in the East last year and had a better record than the Spurs did.

[ploto]

For the minimum, he can go back to Miami!!

[mingus]

priority number 1 should be Splitter, after that you've got the SF position to worry about with RJ's situation in limbo.

that said, i would LOVE for the Spurs to get Shaq, esp. if they can't acquire Splitter. i don't give a about the past. his size would help tremendously against the Lakers. negative is it might stunt the development of a guy like Blair a little bit. offensively, he fits very well. he's a greater passer from the post and Hill, Manu, Tp are anywhere from good-to-great at moving without the ball.

if the frontcourt rotation is

Splitter/Shaq
Timmy/Dice/Blair

then ... that's absolutely sick, and you go for it, as long as you can get the SF figured out as well.

[tuncaboylu]

Atlanta was the 3rd seed in the East last year and had a better record than the Spurs did.

And they barely beat low-seeded Bogut-less Bucks and swept against Orlando with an average of 25 points difference each game.

Moreover, Bulls is stronger than last year. If Lebron joins to Miami, they will be tremendous(If he stays in Cavs, Cavs is already better than Atlanta). Boston kept their core and Orlando will not be worse than this year. If he goes to Atlanta, he can't see ECF, he has no chance.

If he joins to Spurs, he has a decent chance. Utah and Suns weakened and none of the western teams doesn't seem stronger than last year. The only powerhouse is Lakers and to beat them is a good mission for Shaq.

[Danny.Zhu]

LLE is also acceptable.

[Ryvin1]

Would pop still hack-a-shaq if he was on the Spurs?? I think so..

[dbestpro]

I could see a ST RJ for Shaq. The MLE is Splitter's. RJ could then reunite in an up tempo offense with Scott. Of course we would have to do something like McD for Beasley to fill out the SF spot. Shaq, Duncan, Splitter, and Blair can match any team's front court in regards to size even LA.

[Phenomanul]

He's asking for too much money...

[Muser]

Shaq wants the MLE?

[Tony Sinclair]

Shaq could help

[Cheddz]

He would add to the list of legendary NBA bigmen who have played for the silver & black:

David Robinson
Tim Duncan
Artis Gilmore
Moses Malone

You forgot Schintzius and Uwe Blab.

[sa_butta]

I would take Shaq for minimal money, I think he could provide us with decent help in the paint. Only bad thing is he would be useless at the end of games since he cannot make Fts for .

[rjv]

if lebron goes to miami, i think shaq's interest will suddenly migrate towards south beach.

[johnnySpurs]

I would take Shaq for minimal money, I think he could provide us with decent help in the paint. Only bad thing is he would be useless at the end of games since he cannot make Fts for .

He should fit right in.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Shaq for the LLE? Sure.

Shaq for anything more than the LLE? Only if he plays for the Clippers.

[sa_butta]

He should fit right in.

True, but we need better ft shooting at the end of games...

[coyotes_geek]

if lebron goes to miami, i think shaq's interest will suddenly migrate towards south beach.

I thought Shaq and Wade didn't part on the best of terms?

[rjv]

I thought Shaq and Wade didn't part on the best of terms?

could be, wherever there is massive adultery there seems to be fingerpointing amongst teammates.

seriously, i was not aware of that and miami may not even want shaq but they will be in dire need of a center and even a 38 year old shaq would be a better option than most.

but perhaps shaq would not have any interest as well. just speculation on my part.

[coyotes_geek]

could be, wherever there is massive adultery there seems to be fingerpointing amongst teammates.

seriously, i was not aware of that and miami may not even want shaq but they will be in dire need of a center and even a 38 year old shaq would be a better option than most.

but perhaps shaq would not have any interest as well. just speculation on my part.

I could be wrong about the animosity. Even if there was some, a shot at a ring can make a lot of that go away.

[Josepatches_]

if lebron goes to miami, i think shaq's interest will suddenly migrate towards south beach.

Maybe.

Miami is a nice place for everybody and it would be a good team to win a tle for players who had won enough money all these years like Shaq.

[My Fault]

I could see a ST RJ for Shaq. The MLE is Splitter's. RJ could then reunite in an up tempo offense with Scott. Of course we would have to do something like McD for Beasley to fill out the SF spot. Shaq, Duncan, Splitter, and Blair can match any team's front court in regards to size even LA.

Beasley can not play SF.

[johnnySpurs]

Normally I'd have no problem with Shaq... and I still think he is a very capable NBA center. However, I'd hate to see us limit what could be crucial development time in the NBA for Splitter and Blair if we're left in a position where we have to manage playing time for what... 5? 6 bigs? I'd love to see Splitter and Blair take on a lot of minutes this year. I'd especially like to see them on the floor together as they (6'11" Splitter and 6'2" Blair) are the future bigs of this team.