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The Buddha · 12-05-2003, 11:47 AM

It is strange to be writing this just after the blowout last night in LA, but I still contend that no trade is necessary now. The Mavs have the potential to dominate any team in the league, except the Lakers, with the players they have. The fact is there is only one Shaq, and there is no Shaq-stopper out there. This has been the case for years, and nothing has changed this year. Why, then, should the Mavs look to trade away players that make them dominant against any team in the league in search of one hypothetical and non-existent Shaq-stopper. Getting wins and home court advantage are more of a priority now than beating the Lakers in the regular season. I just don't see the logic in trying to build a team to beat one particular other team. I would rather have a team that competes across the board. Later, closer to Feb. the Mavs might look for a player that can pester Shaq, but not by giving up key personel.

12-05-2003, 11:47 AM	#23
The Buddha Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4	RE:How About This Trade: No Trade For Awhile It is strange to be writing this just after the blowout last night in LA, but I still contend that no trade is necessary now. The Mavs have the potential to dominate any team in the league, except the Lakers, with the players they have. The fact is there is only one Shaq, and there is no Shaq-stopper out there. This has been the case for years, and nothing has changed this year. Why, then, should the Mavs look to trade away players that make them dominant against any team in the league in search of one hypothetical and non-existent Shaq-stopper. Getting wins and home court advantage are more of a priority now than beating the Lakers in the regular season. I just don't see the logic in trying to build a team to beat one particular other team. I would rather have a team that competes across the board. Later, closer to Feb. the Mavs might look for a player that can pester Shaq, but not by giving up key personel.