I hate the arguement that they traded away there future. Sure Odom, Wade, and Caron was nice but it wasnt good enough. And by the time they are that talented they wont be on the same team...its the way of things. Shaq is a safer bet then betting on a core of young talent not to be lured away eventually.
Brian Grant was too expensive anywyas
They also have Jones who led team in ppg and is very good on d.
Wade, who is great.
Haslem is an excellent defensive player and he was just a rookie so he'll score more next year.
They also signed Michael Doleac who is a good mid range power forward. Good mid range pf + Shaq=crazy production.
Other players will come to Shaqs lure. Derrick Fisher, a capable role player is a possibility right now.


On the other hand, the Lakers have no size in the West. The sum of talent implies many wins, but it isnt happening. They might even struggle to make the playoffs with Kobe. They really dont have SHIT. Caron does the same thing as Kobe and wont stay for more then two seasons. Odom is too undersized to play pf in the West so he'll become ANOTHER swingman. Grant is old, and not very effective. The draft pick is going to be shitty because Miami is gonna win a lot of games.
Excellent trade for Miami