The Big Witness

: Shaquille O'Neal was traded today to the Cleveland Cavs in exchange for Sasha Pavlovic, Ben Wallace, and 2nd round draft pick. With Dwight Howard becoming more dominant offensively, Shaq can help the Cavs greatly by defending Dwight Howard. Shaq uses his size to disrupt opposing teams both physically and mentally. One of Shaq's greatest assets is the way he can get the leading shot blockers on the opposing team into foul trouble, which allows his teammates to take advantage and attack the hoop. The 2009-10 season will once again be championship or bust for the Cavs. After failing to make the NBA Finals this season, Cleveland realizes that it must focus on how to beat the best teams in the league (in the playoffs) and Cleveland must feel that this move gives them the best opportunity to beat the best teams. Shaq is a locker room leader. He is charismatic and intelligent so he will become the natural leader of the team. He has the experience and tools to lead a team to a championship so it would not be a surprise to see Lebron James give up leadership to Shaq even though Lebron is considered the superior player.