Big Diesel in Big D?

ESPN has reported the last two days Shaq going to Cleveland but as Tim McMacMahon, Dallas Morning News blogger, pointed out that Phoenix would save more money if they were to trade him to the Mavs. Dallas would give the Suns, Dampier and Stackhouse while Cleveland is dangling Ben Wallace and Pavlovic.

I have mixed feelings, but Shaq played in 75 games last year and never missed a game because of injury. Also add in the fact his numbers from last season: 17.8 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 1.4 bpg. Those stats would instantly make him the best center in Mavs history.

Then there is the other side: injuries and age which go hand in hand. Can you trust Shaq to play 65-70 games? I don't even think he can jump anymore but he can clog the lanes. He is in the last year of his contract, so what if Dallas was to get him for this year and then go after Bosh next season? Are you on board? He has been on record saying that he would love to play in Dallas.

I am going to ponder the Big Diesel in Big D while waiting for your banter.