Shaq to Cleveland...

A viewfromthebench exclusive investigation by me has determined that Shaq was notified of his on Twitter.

titans321 - @THE_REAL_SHAQ heard you got traded to the cavs. good luck back in the eastern conference.
THE_REAL_SHAQ - @titans321 I did for real no I didn't stop playin
titans321 - @THE_REAL_SHAQ dude its all over sportscenter! maybe now that youre out of the west that frees up a spot for the grizzlies in the playoffs!

Of course, the delusional Memphis fan forgot that Phoenix didn't make the playoffs.

Also...

allonso - @THE_REAL_SHAQ is it true u a CLEVELAND CAVALIER
THE_REAL_SHAQ - @allonso I didn't hear dat yet
allonso - @THE_REAL_SHAQ *-*-TELL ME NOW OR FOR EVER HOLD YOUR PEACE*-*-
allonso - @THE_REAL_SHAQ *-*-ESPN NOW*-*-
allonso - @THE_REAL_SHAQ ESPN had like a 8 min piece on it said its a DONE DEAL you a Cavalier but aint beliving it till the BIG @THE_REAL_SHAQ SINGS
allonso - @THE_REAL_SHAQ *-*-sad you had to hear it through Twitter (BAD SUNS BAD SUNS) but we still got your back *-*-
allonso - @THE_REAL_SHAQ *-*-WE GONNA MISS YOU MAN and don't ever let LA win again*-*- Thanks for the good times

Finally...

DJJTR3Y - @the_real_shaq U CLEVELAND BOUND...shaq found out he was traded thru twitter! lmao....hahahaaaaaa
THE_REAL_SHAQ - @DJJTR3Y I kno right

Now what I think about the move....Overall I think the Cavs will benefit and Shaq's #'s will look better than he will be next season. Alot of people think he's washed up but I think he's still got a few years of quality play left. However, he's far too slow to be beneficial to this team in an offense that loves to play with speed whenever they get the chance. They're going to be pick & rolled to death this upcoming season, and him clogging the lane is going to take away a big part of LeBron's game.

I would've preferred Tyson Chandler or Chris Kaman. A younger, more versatile big who can bang down low. Tyson could've been had easily, but I guess Cleveland wasn't interested. If they would've coupled one of those guys with Rasheed Wallace (which could still happen) it would've been an upgrade over Shaq.

Shaq does bring his positives. One thing he provides, is a scary option in the middle. The pressure LeBron gets should be lessened, since a pass to Shaq will make you pay. Another thing, and it's something Shaq is underrated for, is Shaq's ability to pass. With good shooters like West and Mo, this should elevate their games as well.


BTW, the Mavs front office is going to get KILLED by the Mavs fans...Shaq had always said Dallas was his preferred destination, and for what the Cavs gave up for him(Big Ben, Sasha, cash and a 2nd rounder), the Mavs Brain trust should be lambasted for not getting a deal done for him. Of course PHX may have decided that they would NEVER trade him to a Western team, especially a rival like Dallas, and this is moot, lol.

Yeah it's hard to know how the trade will impact the Cavs. It seemed as though they wore down in the playoffs using their fast-paced style of play, as seen by LeBron carrying the team as far as he did. If Shaq can play the way he did this past season, then I can see him making a positive impact, otherwise I don't see much difference between him and what they were already getting with Ben Wallace.