Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesAmong the stories that have floated around the NBA since the early dismissal of the Cleveland Cavaliers is the status of future Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O'Neal, and how he has eluded the headlines.Shaq is arguably the most physically dominating force that the NBA has seen Miami Dolphins jersey
since Wilt Chamberlain. What's better, is the amount of championship medal that he sports.Though some would say the original basketball "Man of Steel" has shown much rust in his latter years, he is a disappearing breed. A true NBA big man.The Atlanta Hawks flirted with "The Big Formerly-known-as" this past weekend and anyone who knows NBA basketball had to sit up and take notice of this.This is a masterful play by the Hawks if they can make it come true.An Atlanta sports team needs to have a marketing cog that they can hang their hat on. The team must have star power and be entertaining.The most popular sports team in Atlanta is clearly the Falcons and they have a colorful history with Deion Sanders, Andre Rison, The "Dirty Bird," and Mike Vick.The Atlanta Hawks have had Dominique "The Human Highlight Film" and now the "Highlight Factory" led by former slam dunk champ, Josh Smith.Beside the backdrop of ticket sales, this is exactly what Hawk fans have been asking for since the departure of Minnesota Vikings
Dikembe Mutombo.The smart money says Josh Childress has learned to stop playing with PIGS (did you get that?) and will return to the NBA this summer. If you don't remember he's another 6'8" swing man that can shoot the three and defend. Our memory of Josh Childress is better than Marvin Williams on his best day.Congratulations Hawks. You may have walked into a 9-10 man rotation that is worthy to fight for Eastern Conference supremacy.PG: Jeff Teague/Mike BibbySG: Jamaal Crawford/Jordan CrawfordSF: Joe Johnson/Josh ChildressPF: Al Horford/Josh SmithC: Shaquille O'Neal/Al HorfordWith Joe Johnson and Josh Childress on the court at the same time, the Hawks can have one of the best DEFENSIVE tandems at the swing in the NBA. (Notice, no Marvin Williams.)Let's not kid ourselves thinking that Shaquille will be healthy and in shape for a full regular season and playoffs. Shaq will join the team for a series against Orlando. Horford will still play a lot of minutes at center and Josh Smith is 100 percent necessary.Josh New England Patriots jersey
Smith puts the highlight factor IN the "Highlight Factory." If they move Josh Smith for any reason Hawk fans will only be left with "y." (As in: "Why buy a ticket?)There is another aspect that Shaq is needed for—VOCAL LEADER.On a team that is free spirited and undisciplined Shaq is coming to make all our little soldiers march in step. He will be the iron fist that makes Larry Drew's word ring out in Philips Arena. Shaq has the rings, the experience, and the pure intimidation that can turn the Hawks into a force in the NBA.Welcome to Atlanta, "Big Sheriff." There will be a reserved place at Magic City for you I'm sure.
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