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Al was on with Bickley talking about the NBA this morning. Interesting comments.
On Shaq: Al pulled no punches about Shaq's high salary, reporting out of shape, inability to get back on defense, unwillingness to defend the pick and roll, injury history, and limited time left in the NBA. He seemed to think that one of the reasons that the Pistons suddenly looked like a decent offensive team in the finals was because of Shaq's defensive limitations. If Al sentiment anywhere closely resembles the feelings in the front office, the Suns are not pursuing Shaq. He seemed to think that if Rudy T is hired, he will make nice with Shaq and the big guy will stay in LA.
On the Rockets/Magic trade: He wondered why Orlando would trade for a guy who didn't want to be there. He couldn't see such a trade working for Orlando.
He was VERY CLEAR that Marion, JJ, and #7 is too high for the Suns to pay and that this was the front office position, not just his own. He expressed some concern about T-Mac's injury history.
He expressed some skepticism on what is available in the FA market if Kobe stays in LA.
On Shaq: Al pulled no punches about Shaq's high salary, reporting out of shape, inability to get back on defense, unwillingness to defend the pick and roll, injury history, and limited time left in the NBA. He seemed to think that one of the reasons that the Pistons suddenly looked like a decent offensive team in the finals was because of Shaq's defensive limitations. If Al sentiment anywhere closely resembles the feelings in the front office, the Suns are not pursuing Shaq. He seemed to think that if Rudy T is hired, he will make nice with Shaq and the big guy will stay in LA.
On the Rockets/Magic trade: He wondered why Orlando would trade for a guy who didn't want to be there. He couldn't see such a trade working for Orlando.
He was VERY CLEAR that Marion, JJ, and #7 is too high for the Suns to pay and that this was the front office position, not just his own. He expressed some concern about T-Mac's injury history.
He expressed some skepticism on what is available in the FA market if Kobe stays in LA.