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“If it works, I’m a genius. If it doesn’t, I’m a moron, I guess.” — Steve Kerr on the Shaq trade
The Phoenix Suns earned a hard fought 94-87 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.
Phoenix is now 4-6 since the Big Cactus’ arrival. Shaq finished 6-for-11 with 14 points, 16 rebounds, and two blocks. The Diesel also defended Tim Duncan for key stretches and held the Big Fundamental to 6-of-19 shooting and only 1 assist.
Yesterday’s game seemed to mark of a change of philosophy in the Valley of the Sun. The Suns delivered the ball to Shaq early and often. That change in philosophy is imperative to their potential success. Shaquille O’Neal has never fit in with any team. Father time has caught up with Shaq but he still shoots 57% from the field. Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire are most effective in the open court. What’s the point of slowing down the offense if you’re not going to make your best half-court player the focal point? [Read]
