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Old 06-20-2009, 06:44 PM
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Yao isn't even a free agent until the end of the 2009-2010 season so it's awfully early for speculation. Besides, Yao would be leaving a ton of money on the table by leaving Houston, about $31 million lost over 5 years if he signs a max contract elsewhere. Houston is a only player or two away (or maybe a healthy Tracy McGrady) from being a high seed.

Rasheed is a #4. Playing center is not his game, as he was forced to play center in Detroit after Ben Wallace signed an FA deal with the Bulls. The Pistons tried Nazr Mohammed, then Kwame Brown at center, but ended up having to to play both McDyess and Wallace at the 5 spot. Rasheed is most effective as a #4 which allows him to run high pick and rolls and step out for the 3. This was his in game in Portland and with the Pistons. He essentially plays the role as Z.

The Cavs are better off with Shaq. They need a guy who stays in the paint and does all his work in the paint. Shaq already has a title with 2 of the 3 best players in the game, Kobe and DWade. Ya think that winning a title with LeBron would be a big deal with Shaq?
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Old 06-20-2009, 10:22 PM
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Rasheed is a #4. Playing center is not his game, as he was forced to play center in Detroit after Ben Wallace signed an FA deal with the Bulls. The Pistons tried Nazr Mohammed, then Kwame Brown at center, but ended up having to to play both McDyess and Wallace at the 5 spot. Rasheed is most effective as a #4 which allows him to run high pick and rolls and step out for the 3. This was his in game in Portland and with the Pistons. He essentially plays the role as Z.

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I don't completely disagree with you...however, i believe Rasheed has and can be an effective Center. I believe he's more effective at the position than Ben Wallace ever was. Rasheed is healthier and probably has more years left in him than Shaq anyway. He's talented, athletic and diverse enough to cover the position as well as Magic Johnson covered the Point position. If Cleveland plans on rebuilding for the long-haul as opposed to a quick fix, i believe Rasheed is the better option, considering who they'll be up against in the East.
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Old 06-21-2009, 12:43 AM
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and I've heard rumors that Barry aka "slowsilver" is coming out of retirement to play in the NBA! There's gotta be some truth to that cuz I heard it through the rumor mill
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