Miami has traded Shaquille O'Neal to Phoenix in exchange for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks.
Miami has issues. Drive and Dish has discussed this before. More here.
But Phoenix's motivation for making the trade is more interesting than Miami's.
After falling short of the NBA Finals with their electric and semi-revolutionary style of wide open, up tempo basketball, O'Neal's arrival signals that Phoenix has decided to slow the pace down and emphasize the half court game (which, historically, has been the most successful style of basketball in the playoffs).
Phoenix has been the most fun team to watch in the NBA because of that wide open style.
But Phoenix is changing that style.
It's a big gamble for Phoenix General Manager Steve Kerr.
Time will tell if it was the right move.
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Yeah DUKE! Way to STOMP down UNC, especially on the road. I look forward to seeing all the lame excuses by UNC fans on this blog. You can't argue with a direct matchup.
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