Amars said:
Ben a free agent he can go where ever he wants.
He's talking...well, actually, *I* was talking and he quoted me...about a sign-and-trade. Wallace would agree to terms with LA, sign the contract with Detroit and immediately be traded for Odom. I think the chances of this happening are about 1 in 100,000, but it's interesting to ponder.
As for Sheed covering Shaq in the paint, admittedly, Shaq would be a major chore for a front line of R.Wallace and Odom. But then, he's a chore for ANY team! Frankly, I don't know why more teams don't try using a long, quick defender like Sheed or Odom or whoever to front Shaq and deny the entry pass. It wouldn't work every time, but then, playing behind him certainly doesn't work. No, you can't build your entire team strategy around defending one opposing player. If a Ben Wallace for Odom swap was best for Detroit, the Pistons should do it and worry about how to defend Shaq later.
As for Shaq covering Sheed or Odom out on the perimeter, this would never happen. The Heat would almost certainly go zone, or some variation thereof. The only time you'll see Shaq beyond 18 feet from the hoop is because he's setting a pick or jogging down the floor.
straztheman said:
I dont think he will get many offers. Anyone think ben could wind up in a knicks uni.
For what? They couldn't offer him more than the mid-level, so it would have to be a sign-and-trade. What would the Knicks give up? Channing Frye? Not bloody likely. If not Frye, there's no one else on that team in whom Detroit would be even marginally interested.
