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vjz · 02-05-2008, 10:22 PM

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We're all trying to find an explanation for the Miami Herald's improbable report that the Heat are on the precipice of sending Shaquille O'Neal to Phoenix for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. Here's a theory, with some anchor in the Herald's report: Phoenix is messing with Dallas.

Since Shaq was first hoisted on the trade buffet by Los Angeles in 2004, Dallas has been a key figure in any/all rumors. Maybe it's Mark Cuban's deep pockets, maybe it's the eternal thirst to hold a matchup advantage with San Antonio... but Dallas always gets connected to Shaq. And guess what? The Herald's Barry Jackson mentions the Mavericks:

Dallas also has been mentioned as a potential destination, though the Heat had not immediately informed O'Neal of that possibility.

So here's my theory: Phoenix wants to a) drive the price of Shaq up, or b) fright Dallas into a rash move for Big Aristotle. Because seriously, Shaq in Phoenix makes no sense. Shaq in Dallas... for say, Jerry Stackhouse, Erick Dampier and Devean George? Dallas plays a half-court game, with little systemic ball movement and lots of slow structure.

Shaq's overpriced for his production in any locale. But the Mavericks could likely squeeze the most out of him while absorbing the financial repercussions. It doesn't mean a trade makes sense, but it's worth keeping in mind once someone debunks these Phoenix rumors.

02-05-2008, 10:22 PM	#20
vjz Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 642	Is Phoenix Screwing With Dallas Over Shaq? http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/...las-over-shaq/ We're all trying to find an explanation for the Miami Herald's improbable report that the Heat are on the precipice of sending Shaquille O'Neal to Phoenix for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. Here's a theory, with some anchor in the Herald's report: Phoenix is messing with Dallas. Since Shaq was first hoisted on the trade buffet by Los Angeles in 2004, Dallas has been a key figure in any/all rumors. Maybe it's Mark Cuban's deep pockets, maybe it's the eternal thirst to hold a matchup advantage with San Antonio... but Dallas always gets connected to Shaq. And guess what? The Herald's Barry Jackson mentions the Mavericks: Dallas also has been mentioned as a potential destination, though the Heat had not immediately informed O'Neal of that possibility. So here's my theory: Phoenix wants to a) drive the price of Shaq up, or b) fright Dallas into a rash move for Big Aristotle. Because seriously, Shaq in Phoenix makes no sense. Shaq in Dallas... for say, Jerry Stackhouse, Erick Dampier and Devean George? Dallas plays a half-court game, with little systemic ball movement and lots of slow structure. Shaq's overpriced for his production in any locale. But the Mavericks could likely squeeze the most out of him while absorbing the financial repercussions. It doesn't mean a trade makes sense, but it's worth keeping in mind once someone debunks these Phoenix rumors.