Would the Cavs win the NBA title if they trade for Shaquille O'Neal?

Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:09 PM EDT

The Cavaliers and Suns are reportedly discussing a trade that would send Shaquille O'Neal to Cleveland. Would it pay off?

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41.3%
Yes
208 votes
58.7%
No
296 votes
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No

Hell No

    #1
     - Buynsell
     - 3:23 pm EDT on Sun Jun 14, 2009
    No

    Shaq is too old and way too lazy. he can't accept the role of a backup player.

      #2
       - 3:30 pm EDT on Sun Jun 14, 2009
      No

      Magic series proved they need more than that. With Cavs luck, Shaq would break his leg in first practice. I think they also need a coach!

        #3
         - Alex-591681
         - 4:16 pm EDT on Sun Jun 14, 2009
        No

        the Cav's are a one man team and always will be with LeBron....ball hawg

          #4
           - Kevin Q
           - 6:32 pm EDT on Sun Jun 14, 2009
          No

          The Cavs need a 2nd consistent SCORING threat, not a bigger slow big man. Until teams can't just collapse on Lebron, they go no further.

            #5
             - b-psycho
             - 12:22 am EDT on Mon Jun 15, 2009
            Yes

            In the longer run (2-4 yrs) a big man could equalize alot of vertical space underneath the Cav's net.

              #6
               - 2late2matter
               - 10:34 am EDT on Mon Jun 15, 2009

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              Comment author avatarTony-1156689

              NO - LeBron cannot win the Big One - I was rooting all season for him, and got left down again - He is DEFININETLY Good - Bit they should stop comparing him to MJ - LeBron may win a ring someday, but till he does, I would not bet on him when it counts , if he finsihed Regular season with a record of 80wins and 2 losses - PROVE YOU CAN WIN ! I am rooting for you CAVS

                Reply#1 - Sun Jun 14, 2009 3:42 PM EDT
                Comment author avatarAngela-307362

                Shaq's not the answer. He might clog the lane for LeBron who, even though he has improved in this area, will never be a great and consistent jump shooter. Plus, all you are adding is another bad free throw shooter, lol.

                  Reply#2 - Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:39 PM EDT
                  Comment author avatartimothy wells

                  I think it would be great to have shaq when they double and triple lebron shaq is going to tear the rim down

                    Reply#3 - Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:44 AM EDT
                    Comment author avatartimothy wells

                    i think shaq will be awsome

                      Reply#4 - Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:48 AM EDT
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