Tag Archives: Phoenix Suns

Thoughts on Shaq’s Legacy

May 2, 2010 – 10:20 am

In preparation for tonight’s match-up between the Cavaliers and Celtics, I have a few thoughts surrounding Shaquille O’Neal and his legacy.  Here it is as it currently stands in 17 seasons of work:
Rings:
4 championships total, including 3 straight (2000-2002).  He won with 2 different teams (LA and Miami).  Appeared in finals with 3 different teams [...]

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NBA Arms Race

June 26, 2009 – 11:49 am

So despite the 2009 NBA draft being held last night, the big news is the trades that have gone down before the draft.  Every trade involved a star player and a championship-caliber team.  Let’s review the trades made, the teams who made them, and the implications it should have on the 2010 season and playoffs.

Vince [...]

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Suns Make Blockbuster Deal

June 25, 2009 – 11:39 am

The Suns pulled off a blockbuster trade today, acquiring Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a 2009 draft pick, and $500,000; and only had to give up some old guy they call “Shack.”  The Suns believe that adding Wallace’s 2.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game is what they need to push them over that championship hump.  [...]

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