the biggest trade in NBA history

[evangelion]

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I understand all that, but the fact still remains that he could have taken that money and ran. But instead gave it back to his team so they could get some better players and try to help him win another ring. For once a player put winning a championship over money and people still want to talk shit about it. Yes, he has made that 25 mil 500 times over in his career, but he still did not have to do it and did. That is my only point.

All people see is "athlete" and "money" and out come the fangs, not even taking the time to see what the story is. Lame.

[LV-8]

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On a serious note, what Shaq did wasa preety noble thing to do from aspect of team first then him.

The problem is when you get players like Deon "Show me the Money" Sanders setting a precedent for all others present and after him. So it's pretty easy for society to hate when they bust their ass only to get a fraction of what Shaq makes.

On a sports note I think they got too mant scorers on the team and not enough defensive players. They look like the Suns of this year now. I mean come on Walker as what the # 3 or 4 scoring option.

[asdf_admin]

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I understand your point Ev. For a lucrative player, he did a very honorable thing. but for crying out loud ... 100 millions dollars to stand there and dunk ...

If you do not see that point ... I give up.

[evangelion]

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On a serious note, what Shaq did wasa preety noble thing to do from aspect of team first then him.

That's all I've been trying to say

I understand your point Ev. For a lucrative player, he did a very honorable thing. but for crying out loud ... 100 millions dollars to stand there and dunk ...

If you do not see that point ... I give up.

It's not as simple as you are trying to make it. The only reason he can "stand there and dunk" is because of how physically dominant he is. I would be hesistant to call being 350 lbs and spinning to the basket with 3 guys haning on your back while another one hacks your shooting arm "standing there and dunking." If it looks that easy, that is all him.

[asdf_admin]

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he is a monster. half his shoots are offensive fouls. he uses a pushing arm. i do not call that basketball.

[hulkhuss]

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^^^ yeah and the p.o.s. mo fo cant make a free throw.....

[asdf_admin]

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about 50% he makes.

I will not argue the fact that he is a dominat force. He has gift and is very quick for his size and has good feet. Yet there is more to basketball. I know plenty of centers that dunk, dribble, pass, make free throws, and shoot 3's in your eye. That is basketball and that player is worth 100 million dollars. Not some huge giant that can not even win a cocky ring (recently). I hope he never gets another one.

loser.

[evangelion]

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he is a monster. half his shoots are offensive fouls. he uses a pushing arm. i do not call that basketball.

Funny...the league and over a dozen Hall of Famers call him one of the best ever.

^^^ yeah and the p.o.s. mo fo cant make a free throw.....

That arguement is so tired. Neither can 200 other players who aren't him. Try again.

[asdf_admin]

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Funny...the league and over a dozen Hall of Famers call him one of the best ever.

there is a differe(nce) between greatand dominant. he is dominant but not the best ever.

[hulkhuss]

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ok :P he can't win a title w/o kobe to carry his fattazz

[evangelion]

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Funny...the league and over a dozen Hall of Famers call him one of the best ever.

there is a different between greatand dominant. he is dominant but not the best ever.

No one said the best ever...he himself doesn't say that. Ever heard him with his MDE schtick...Most Dominant Ever. His stat and rings alone make him "great." But no, he is and will never be a prototypical, technique center a la Kareen or Hakeem. But who cares...he is way better to watch.

ok :P he can't win a title w/o kobe to carry his fattazz

Do you actually watch basketball, or just know what people tell you?

[asdf_admin]

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we will see if he is worth the millions. he is an aging man, and all ready has many pains in his legs and feet. which i guess is typical for all centers. one thing is for sure ... centers have the longest "play" life out of all positions. (as long as their injuries do not prevent them for playing)

i still do not like him, do not support him, and love watching him lose. i am no shaq fan. and almost call a foul on every play he touches.

[evangelion]

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one thing is for sure ... centers have the longest "play" life out of all positions. (as long as their injuries do not prevent them for playing)

That is true...look at Sabonis. That guy played till he was like 40.

and almost call a foul on every play he touches.

And he gets fouled every time he touches the ball. Don't let your dislike of him distort the truth....he gets fouled every trip down the court. The refs just don't always call it because a) it would slow the game to a crawl b) it doesn't really effect him and c) he is the most dominant player, and others have to do what they do to stand a chance.

[asdf_admin]

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That is true...look at Sabonis. That guy played till he was like 40.

yes. he was a Blazer. loved him.

[evangelion]

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That's why I brought him up, I figured you would have some first hand knowledge of him. He was supposed to have been better than Jordan could have ever been when he was young, but no one got to see him play because he was from Russia. He was a damn good passer and shooter even for as old as he was when he played for the Blazers.