Smith sees a Shaq impact

This play has been called before. Shaq was brought in to help Phoenix neutralize Tim Duncan, that didn't work, then he was sent to Cleveland to neutralize Dwight Howard... he didn't even qualify to play in that match up. Now Josh wants the same guy on his team to neutralize Howard??? I don't get it... help me out here ATL and while y're at it explain why you gave JJ such a huge contract...

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET  07.23 by Lostwill

This play has been called before. Shaq was brought in to help Phoenix neutralize Tim Duncan, that didn't work, then he was sent to Cleveland to neutralize Dwight Howard... he didn't even qualify to play in that match up. Now Josh wants the same guy on his team to neutralize Howard??? I don't get it... help me out here ATL and while y're at it explain why you gave JJ such a huge contract...

if you're Atlanta what would it hurt? they got railed by Orlando last year and can't seem to get fan interest even with a top 4 east team...Shaq can match up against Howard as well as nearly anyone in the league still and he's always been able to perk fan interest so i'd say it'd be a move with little negatives

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Originally posted 08:54 AM ET  07.23 by G-B

Shaq would be good for a young team that needs experience at C. Hawks & Bulls would work. It worked when he went to a young Miami team...

The Bulls got the very VETERAN Kurt Thomas.....

Did I miss when Shaq transformed into this MJ like leader that Josh seems to think he's going to be? Josh...just don't share any ideas for TV shows, not throw him the ball or expect him to be in shape and care and you're all set!

Win won for the birds, Bro?

Win one for the birds, Bro?

I'm not sure Shaq wants to go to Atlanta. A better destination would be the Spurs. Duncan and Shaq together would give the Laker Bigs a fit.

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Originally posted 09:08 AM ET  07.23 by K.I.G.

The Bulls got the very VETERAN Kurt Thomas.....

When did that happen?

(forgive me LA)

Love your all around game but its time to get a blasted jumper.....bro

If Shaq isn't motivated, Shaq doesn't make a difference on any team especially ATL. What ATL needs is a new offense that doesn't primarily flow thru Joe Johnson all day every day...

True, true...

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Originally posted 10:38 AM ET  07.23 by Chitown's Finest!

When did that happen?

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/2527208,kurt-thomas-chicag o-bulls-sign-23.article

Here ya go, Joe...

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Originally posted 11:00 AM ET  07.23 by DJRoxalot

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/2527208,kurt-thomas-chicag o-bulls-sign-23.article

Lmao, oh wow

Did Atlanta not observe how Shaq did with Cleveland last year? He has become nothing more than a situational player, limited to 10 -15 minutes a game. Atlanta runs quite a bit so I don;t see how he fits.

We love you Shaq but it's time to call it a career.

Adding Shaq would not really help ATL. the East just became competitive. i would say they will not even be at the top 4 next season.

1. Mia
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4. CHI
5. ATL
6. MIL
7. CHA
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