First of all, the Pau Gasol trade has officially happened He made his Laker Debut last night, scoring 24 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in the Lakers' win of the New Jersey Nets.
Shaq has been traded to the Phoenix Suns.
Phoenix gives up Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks for Shaquille O'Neal. This is the biggest trade since.... the Lakers' trade last week. It is really suprising to me that Phoenix would do this. They are currently first place in the Pacific Division, but maybe the Lakers' trade forced them into this. Height and size is now at a premium in the West, and Shaq obviously provides both. But this move would seem to signal the end of Phoenix's unique run and gun style- I can't see Shaq running up and down the floor.
This trade is exciting for the Lakers. First of all, it shows the Suns are desperate, and fear the Lakers. It will also build the budding rivalry even more, and will be great to see more of Bynum going head to head with O'Neal.
Finally, it was announced today that Kobe Bryant will be in this years 3 Point Shootout during All Star Weekend. This will be exciting. If Kobe wins he might be the first player ever to win the Dunk Competition and 3-Point shootout. He is really competitive, and a good shooter, so I think he has a chance.
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