Shaq traded to Phoenix

What was Steve Kerr thinking, trading away a disgruntled all-star for an old, injured bum?

Last week, Phoenix Suns GM Steve Kerr made a terrible trade, sending Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Miami Heat in return for Shaq. This was a bad trade. Shaq is getting old, and he is always hurt. He is not suited to play in the run-n-gun offense. Everyone talks about how Shaq will help spread the floor, but with the Suns run-n-gun offense, how is it going to be possible?

This was a knee-jerk reaction by Steve Kerr. He should have waited and let the market play out. If he really wanted to get rid of Shawn Marion that badly, he should have gone to the Bulls and tried to get Wallace. Unlike Shaq, Wallace is actually able to play. Whether or not he wants to play is another issue. Going to Phoenix would probably re-vitalize Wallace. With Amare Stoudemire at center, Wallace would be able to move to his natural position of power forward, where he could be more productive, even with the Duncan’s, and Dirk’s, and Gasol’s out West.

Steve, I love you for what you did with the Bulls, but honestly, I think you made a bad trade here. Ben Wallace would have been a better option if you really wanted to get rid of Marion.