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Is Shaq the reason Miami is winning? 11 Articles

  • 1 of 11

    by Tyrone Biggums

    Teams in any sport, tend to make that jump from good team to championship caliber team, when they add that player who makes their club more complete. When the Miami Heat, traded for Shaquille O'Neal in 2005 they felt they ...read more

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    by Bruce Bostwick

    For the record, Shaq is someone who is a major star and anyone would at one point wanted him on their team. He has made six trips to the NBA Finals with four coming from the Lakers, one from the Magic, and his most recent...read more

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    by SMM

    Right now, Shaq is playing a major role for the Miami Heat, but I would not go as far as saying that he is the reason that Miami is winning. This is a team game, so everyone on the Miami Heat can be credited with improvin...read more

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    by Joshua Norman

    At this point in his career it is foolish to suggest that Shaq is the main reason that Miami is a "contender". Miami is currently sitting below .500 for the season. Shaq hasn't played half the season due to injury. ...read more

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    by Ian Rose

    When a team makes a decision, and then turns itself completely around in a surprisingly short time, it's tempting to look at that decision as the reason for the change. It's tempting and it's correct, but only to a point....read more

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    by Jess Tree

    This question is silly. Everyone on the team is the reason they're winning. From Pat Riley to Doleac, they play well together. Are Shaq and DWade a PART of why they're a good team? Absolutely. Can we say that either...read more

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    by Rhea Samuels

    The Miami Heat has had many changes within the team for the past few years. I do not think Shaq is the reason that team is winning. Basketball teams is a "team" sport and I think many players in the Miami heat shown effort...read more

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    by Mr Dee

    The Shaq attack is the primary reason the heat are winning. The inside/outside game the Heat play is suited perfectly for Shaq. The guards pass the ball inside to him so well and he is willing to kick it back out for an op...read more

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    by William Fritz

    Shaq is part of the reason why Miami is winning. This is a team sport, and while some players are more valuable than others they each serve a valuable purpose. For example, with shaq in the game he creates double teams whi...read more

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    by Rikki Hill

    Statistics are a very big part of life. If you look at the Shaq's career you will see that EVERY team that he has played on has made it the NBA Finals. In addition to that, Miami and Orlando were both teams that were off ...read more

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    by Abe Caldwell

    The biggest man in the paint is of course Shaq. Over his career he has dominated the paint. He has carried teams in the past and used to be the most dominate player in the NBA. Now he has gotten old and is out of shape as ...read more

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