Ugh…I can’t believe this has happened. Shaq is headed out west…this time to the Phoenix Suns. In exchange for this trade, we say goodbye to Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks.

I question the fact that Shaquille O’Neal can keep up with the Phoenix Suns’ running game, but Boris Diaw seems to think it’s not going to be a problem. He told the media today:

“I think it will be OK. Usually, when we play fastbreak, it’s not five guys down the court. It’s always two or three. We’re still going to play some fastbreak and now we’ve got more leverage for the halfcourt.”

Okay fine…hello…he’s out with a hip injury and he’ll be turning 36 years old. He passed the physical exam today that was required of the Suns…evidently he’s down to 312 and has a low percentage of body fat. I’d like to know what Suns owner Robert Sarver has to say about going back on his word that he wouldn’t trade any the “core players”. This was just two weeks ago that he stated that…Oh well, what does he care, right?

Shaq even called Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire and told them, “I will not let you down.” Let’s hope not…

We’ll miss you Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks…I just hope Shaq doesn’t bring all of his personal drama (divorce from his wife, Shaunie) with him to Phoenix as well….