Big Moves Out West

Well there have actually been some big names switching teams around the NBA. The first big trade was Pau Gasol going to the LA Lakers to join Kobe and company. And after his first game, it looks like it is going to be a good fit. The only thing was Kobe only scored 6 points his lowest total is ten years.

Now an even bigger name is going to be on the move pending the results of his physical. The Diesel Shaq O'Neal is on his way out of South Beach and headed back out West, this time to Phoenix. That's right, Shaq is going to the Suns in exchange for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks.

Well Marion got his wish of leaving the Suns, but he is going to the worst team in the league. And Miami has decided to move along with D-Wade and part ways with the aging O'Neal. Shaq who has two years left on his contact says he doesn't want to retire until he wins at least one more championship.

Well he has a better shot this season as he will be joining a title contending team in the Suns. But will he with the Suns that inside presence they have been lacking to finally get them over the hump? Well we will surely see for the rest of the season.

The thing is the Suns are asking Shaq to give the most of his energy on the defensive side, but will Shaq be able to sacrifice his offensive dominance for the team to help on the defensive side. Personally I think Shaq is at a point in his career where that might be a good idea. The Suns like to push the tempo as much as possible, so maybe Shaq will give into the Nash mentality and play some defense and dish some dimes on the offensive end.

But I think the combo of Nash, Shaq and Stoudemire could be a big force and help them against the other big teams in the West.

In other news I have something I need to say. You know, I just think it is my time. I don't feel like coaching anymore, I'm bored with it. I'm tired, old, I've got the most wins of any men's coach and not interested and coaching this team anymore...

Oh my bad, I was talking about Texas Tech Head Coach Bobby Knight called it quits randomly during the season the other day. Knight said he was bored and tired of coaching. Well that's understandable; you're 67 and coaching a mediocre young team that doesn't have a chance at winning the championship.

Knight turns the reigns over to his son Pat Knight, who will become the Red Raiders head coach for the remaining of the season. I think it was his time anyways. Today it is becoming popular to have a young coach who has a bright upside and can get to know his players better.

Knight just recently passed the 900 career wins plateau and stands with the most wins by a Men's coach in Division I history. Another coach I can think of that should call it a career is San Francisco basketball coach, ex Oklahoma State coach Don Sutton. He recently earned his 800th career win, and that guy is like 76.

Anyways Knight will always be remembered as a greater teacher of the game and will always be known as one of the best coaches in Basketball History.

Duke-UNC tonight, let's get it hype baby! Don't miss it 9PM on ESPN.