Is Shaq an important piece of the Cavs puzzle?

• SQ_Crazies

  

  Yes or no, simple question.
  
  I say yes, Footwedge requested that I start a thread to see whether or not I'm in the majority.
• devil1197

  Yes, against true C's who play with their backs to the basket.
  
  Howard's highest point total in the 3 meaningful games against Cleveland this year was 22. He averaged 17 points compared to him scoring 24+ points in five out of the six games against Cleveland in the 2009 playoffs. He pumped in 24/24/27/30/40 in those games, he has only scored 22 this year in the same game Shaq went 9/10 for 20 points to offset Howard's good offensive game.
• ytownfootball

  

  yep
• RedBlackAttack

  

  Indeed... He will be hugely important.
• hangonsloopy

  

  most definitely he is.
• SQ_Crazies

  

  Well FW, if I'm in the minority, your voters better start showing up.
• BR1986FB

  Yes. He was brought in here for TWO reasons, Boston & Orlando. My impression, going into the season, was that it may take time to gel and that they wouldn't have as many wins. I was also under the impression that they would be well equipped come playoff time against the teams I mentioned. As long as the Diesel is a pain in the ass to Howard & Garnett, then he's earned his paycheck.
• hoops23

  

  Yes, he was actually brought here for 3 reason. Howard, the Celtics, and the Lakers.
  
  He's performed well against all 3.
• SQ_Crazies

  

  10-0.
  
  You asked me to start the thread FW, claiming I was in the minority but hey, we all know that facts are different to you. You'll probably still claim the same.
• Al Capone

  Shaq is in Cleveland the same reason Holmgren is. To get fat off stupid owners that dont know how to run a franchise. Keep cashing them checks boys.
• Automatik

  

  From what I've seen so far, I'd say no. He's definitely a piece, but so far....definitely not important.
• devil1197

  You got one.
  
  It was either Wedge or resident Cleveland hater AlCapone.
• Automatik

  

  That was me.
• thedynasty1998

  

  He's a piece, how important he is is debateable. I think he struggles against Orlando, but could be successful against Boston. And who knows who comes out of the West at this point.
• Footwedge

  Hahahah. Hilarious Square. That is not what the poll was supposed to read...idiot. But I did notice several of your butt buddies were quick to chime in.
  
  Nothin like a chatter circle jerk to Shaq. LOLOLOLOLLO.
• Cleveland Buck

  

  Well this is deceiving. The poll question is a completely different question from the thread title. I voted 'Yes' to the question in the thread title. I have no idea if Shaq is 'worth a shit' yet.
• Automatik

  

  So a mod changed the poll question?? Bush league.
• Cleveland Buck

  

  He is important, crucial in fact, if the Cavs are to get by the Magic. If he plays poorly, the Cavs won't have a chance in hell against Orlando.
• SQ_Crazies

  

  Footwedge wrote: Hahahah. Hilarious Square. That is not what the poll was supposed to read...idiot. But I did notice several of your butt buddies were quick to chime in.
  
  Nothin like a chatter circle jerk to Shaq. LOLOLOLOLLO.

  Wow.