gibby08
Posts: 1,581
Jul 5, 2010 9:16pm
Shaquille O'Neal is seriously considering a two-year deal with the Hawks, according to Fanhouse.com.
The deal would start at the mid-level exception of $5.8 million, and would fulfill Shaq's desire to play two more years on a championship contender. His presence would be huge for the Hawks, who have struggled against Dwight Howard in the playoffs, and could set off a chain reaction -- Al Horford could move to PF and Josh Smith could be on the trading block. Jul. 5 - 8:23 pm et
Source: Fanhouse.com
The deal would start at the mid-level exception of $5.8 million, and would fulfill Shaq's desire to play two more years on a championship contender. His presence would be huge for the Hawks, who have struggled against Dwight Howard in the playoffs, and could set off a chain reaction -- Al Horford could move to PF and Josh Smith could be on the trading block. Jul. 5 - 8:23 pm et
Source: Fanhouse.com
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jul 5, 2010 9:18pm
This is legit. It is being reported on other sites as well.
The combination of Joe Johnson and Shaq....dynamic duo for sure.
The Atlanta brass must hate their fanbase.
The combination of Joe Johnson and Shaq....dynamic duo for sure.
The Atlanta brass must hate their fanbase.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 5, 2010 9:19pm
LOL!!!!
Have fun in ATL Shaq. You'll get bounced in the 2nd round.
Have fun in ATL Shaq. You'll get bounced in the 2nd round.
newarkcatholicfan
Posts: 3,199
Jul 5, 2010 9:21pm
Nice move for the big guy.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 5, 2010 9:25pm
Shaq's ego > City of Atlanta
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Jul 5, 2010 11:07pm
Hopefully he doesn't have a change of heart, just for the sake of Cavs fans. His big butt clogged the lane all season. He wasn't a good fit with the team considering Lebron likes to slash. That's hard to do when you have a big 300+ lbs center who can't get out of the way on your team. To make matters worse he still demands touches and thinks that it is still 2002
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jul 5, 2010 11:08pm
It would work pretty well for ATL if he can keep up what he did last year. They have Crawford and Johnson ect who can spot up and shoot, no real slashers on the team aside from Josh Smith at times
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 5, 2010 11:09pm
I thought Shaq was all about rings?
If you just want to win Shaq, take the paycut you deserve and sign with a contender.
If you just want to win Shaq, take the paycut you deserve and sign with a contender.
newarkcatholicfan
Posts: 3,199
Jul 5, 2010 11:13pm
It did not take the big man long to learn there is not rings in the future of losersville.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 5, 2010 11:13pm
Shaq could have signed with Dallas or Boston, they were both very interested in him.
It's sad really.
It's sad really.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jul 5, 2010 11:14pm
newarkcatholicfan;412119 wrote:It did not take the big man long to learn there is not rings in the future of losersville.
Lol i dont even like Cleveland...yet this dude is stilllll annoying haha
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jul 5, 2010 11:18pm
I laughed at contender. You just signed Joe Johnson to a max deal, he's slightly better than Larry Hughes and you have him for 6 years. Good bye ATL.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Jul 5, 2010 11:31pm
sleeper;412133 wrote:I laughed at contender. You just signed Joe Johnson to a max deal, he's slightly better than Larry Hughes and you have him for 6 years
I continue to laugh at you. Between this and your boo-hooing about the politics forum you have shown just how stupid you are. In fact I hope you are messing with us because an intelligent sports fan cannot have the opinions you have. If you are messing with us and have continued this charade to tick people off over the course of the past few years, then your virginity is something that is not going away any time soon
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jul 5, 2010 11:44pm
Do you really believe Joe Johnson deserves a max deal?
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Jul 5, 2010 11:44pm
Also from the article and what might be bigger news...
Smith...63 points, 31 boards 2 blocks, 26-59 shooting.
Johnson...51 points, 18 boards, 15 assists, 17-57FG and 3-17 on 3's.
Someone want to remind me who just signed the new max contract? If they were smart they would move Marvin Williams before Josh Smith.
Against Orlando...The Hawks have recently been exploring the possibility of trading power forward Josh Smith as part of their summertime makeover, according to sources around the league.
Smith...63 points, 31 boards 2 blocks, 26-59 shooting.
Johnson...51 points, 18 boards, 15 assists, 17-57FG and 3-17 on 3's.
Someone want to remind me who just signed the new max contract? If they were smart they would move Marvin Williams before Josh Smith.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Jul 5, 2010 11:48pm
sleeper;412201 wrote:Do you really believe Joe Johnson deserves a max deal?
You said he is slightly better than Larry Hughes. haha. Johnson is not a max deal guy IMO. He will not be top banana on a championship team. However to suggest that the Hawks had any other move they could make is laughable. They had to, otherwise they would have alienated their fans. Nobody of any relevance is signing in ATL. The only reason Johnson did was b/c of the money. As I said before Atlanta knows they probably can't win with their cast of players, but they can be competitive, make the playoffs, pacify the fans, and make some money.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Jul 5, 2010 11:49pm
sportswizuhrd;412202 wrote: Someone want to remind me who just signed the new max contract? If they were smart they would move Marvin Williams before Josh Smith.
What exactly do you think they could get for Marvin Williams? Especially in comparison to what they could get for Josh Smith.
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Jul 6, 2010 12:57am
jordo212000;412210 wrote:What exactly do you think they could get for Marvin Williams? Especially in comparison to what they could get for Josh Smith.
Package Bibby with Williams and get a PG out of it or start Teague. I dont think you can send Josh Smith and Mike Bibby together in a deal. They need to get an upgrade over Bibby. Crawford is bet suited for coming off the bench.
Which is the better line-up...
PG...Bibby.......Teague
SG...Johnson.....Johnson
SF....Williams....Smith
PF.....Horford.....Horford
C......O'Neal.......O'Neal
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Jul 6, 2010 9:36am
sportswizuhrd;412284 wrote:Package Bibby with Williams and get a PG out of it or start Teague. I dont think you can send Josh Smith and Mike Bibby together in a deal. They need to get an upgrade over Bibby. Crawford is bet suited for coming off the bench.
Which is the better line-up...
PG...Bibby.......Teague
SG...Johnson.....Johnson
SF....Williams....Smith
PF.....Horford.....Horford
C......O'Neal.......O'Neal
Smith is a below average shooter for a 4. He would be even worse as a 3.
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mallymal614
Posts: 3,746
Jul 6, 2010 10:26am
I think Boston would be a good fit for Shaq. I still think they have another run in them and the thing they were missing against the Lakers was size. Shaq gives the Celtics plenty of that.
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The Enforcer
Posts: 110
Jul 6, 2010 11:19am
I thought his goal was to "Win a Ring for the King?"
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jul 6, 2010 11:55am
The Enforcer;412477 wrote:I thought his goal was to "Win a Ring for the King?"
It was until he realized that he was going to be more of a supporting cast player and not the equally-billed (or close to that) co-star of the show.
newarkcatholicfan
Posts: 3,199
Jul 6, 2010 9:37pm
The Big man spent one year in Cleveland and found out no way in hell could he help KING NO TITLE and LOSERVILLE get a ring.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Jul 6, 2010 9:53pm
There is no good fit for Shaq. He should have done the league a favor and retired 2 years ago.mallymal614;412421 wrote:I think Boston would be a good fit for Shaq. I still think they have another run in them and the thing they were missing against the Lakers was size. Shaq gives the Celtics plenty of that.