Shaq/Kobe/T-Mac... predictions?

I'm from Oregon and I even believe that Luke was taken too early in the draft.

no waay i disagree on that one

He was originally expected to go late 1st. I've never seen somebody jump so much in the draft. I don't see how once the season was over, he was expected to go that late and then proved himself to be this valuable all of a sudden when its out of season.

Don't get me wrong though, as an Oregon fan, I'm glad to see him go this high and I hope he becomes awesome. Glad he gets to play alongside LJ too.

yea but you cant tell with what the "so called experts predict"...they dont know nothin...if it were up to those people ginobli, big ben, and a ton of other players probly wouldnt even be in the league...how about all those players passin one nelson though...i think alot of teams are gonna regret that and miam damn what was riley thinkin...miami needs a point guard who can make an impact right away and he was available and they pass for someone who migh be "ready" in 3-4 years

One rumor since Francis isn't thrilled about Orlando is bring in a 3rd team. The main pieces in one would be Francis to Seattle, McGrady to Houston, and Ray Allen to Orlando. I don't see that as any better for Francis though. Orlando is going to be improving with Howard plus they are in the East which isn't as deep. Seattle is surrounded by the west powerhouses and haven't made the playoffs either.

Way to go Lakers!!!! Way to use that 1st round pick to get another person with height similar to Kobe, George, and Walton! 😄

he may have similar height but he's a point guard (we're talkin about the euro dude right?)

shaq put up his LA house on the market..he's really gonna be traded....the lakers have lost there ****in mind

Originally posted by wuTa
....the lakers have lost there ****in mind

No doubt there. They said they want to grant Shaq's request. And please forgive me if everyone knows this, but I found this from MSN:

The trade is looking at a deadline of July 15'th for O'Neal, Dallas, Phoenix, Sacramento and Indiana are considered potential destinations.

Again, sorry if everyone knows that, of course some destinations were already obvious, but I just found about the the trade deadline, or at least the deadline they are hoping for.

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i think dallas is the front runner...he doenst want to go to indiana so the pacers are out but every other team you mentioned does have a chance

Dallas would be my best guess, as far as them being the front runner, I would totally agree. I'm not quite sure If I wanna see him wind up in Sacramento, I haven't been able to stand that team for some reason. I would be very satisfied if he lands in Dallas or Phoenix.

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I'll assasinate Shaq if he goes to Sacramento. I hate that team more than anything on this planet. Shaq even had the audacity to claim LA as the new capital of California...so seeing him there would mean...nothing more than a bullet to the back of his big fat head! clap

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that would be funny if shaq becomes a member of the sacromento queens....talk about irony

Well hopefully that won't be the case, but Shaq with Sacramento doesn't seem right, I can't envision it. I can see him well suited up in a Sun's uniform, same as Dallas, but Sacramento....nope!! The whole team doesn't seem fit for him. You know, if Shaq went to Phoenix, that team would remind me of him when he first went to LA 8 years ago. The team wasn't so great as first, but given enough time and progress, they improved, and finally founded their dynasty for 3 years. I believe it's the same way with Phoenix, Dallas and Sacramento have the talent, the Suns have potentioal, and incorporating Shaq to the team would do them wonders. The big problem is Shaq's aging, his years in the NBA are becoming limited, but I still see Phoenix going somewhere if he indeed is as added to that team. I think Link mentioned it earlier, Shaq in Dallas would be to much talent for one team to handle, and I'm starting to agree with that. My vote is for Phoenix where Shaq is concerned.

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its a done deal....francis, mobley, and cato for mcrady, lue, and howard....houston just got aaaalot better

yao and t-mac the new shac and kobe?

Those two definitely will be a good combination, or so I believe. This should be work out well for Houston.

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Originally posted by Sith Master X
Those two definitely will be a good combination, or so I believe. This should be work out well for Houston.

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I'm not sure about how good a trade this is for Houston. Van Gundy has never been a good coach for scorers and Tracy has never been one to give 100% on defense.

On the Shaq to Sacramento. It would just be weird if Shaq went to Sacramento. I never really liked him but he is better than that greasy osoma bin laden look a like Mr. Vanessa Williams. I see Dallas or Phoenix as the most likely destination because I don't seeing the Lakers taking on Webber's contract and I doubt the Kings would trade Bibby as he's really their only clutch scorer.

Originally posted by Dr. Strangelove
I'm not sure about how good a trade this is for Houston. Van Gundy has never been a good coach for scorers and Tracy has never been one to give 100% on defense.

You might be right, this may have been a risky deal. Guess we'll have to wait till next season to find out.

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