I Shaq still the man or shoud the Lakers get everything they can for him?
 

I think they should dump his ass and get some good talent to surround Kobe with. This article shows what some of the greatest centers ever have done after 32 and I agree that Shaq is not even close to as durable as some of these centers.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2...enfield/040709

i heard the lakers buying nowitzki? he's da man!

if you think the lakers have any chance at winning a title without shaq you're out of your mind unless they had tim duncan and they don't or won't

kobe + whoever = nothing

If they trade him they need to trade him out of conference thats for sure

I think they have a better chance of winning with Kobe than they do with Shaq. He is getting older, his production is declining, and he refuses to admit it and get in really good shape. I am a huge Laker fan and would love to see him get into great shape and win some more titles with Kobe like Kareem and Magic did in the 90s.

they could trade kobe for someone and with shaq win a title, but if the trade shaq for someone with kobe they'll never win.

:winkwink:

His PRODUCTION is declining, so he only averaged 27 points a game this year....:helpme

75% of SHAQ is still better than almost everyone else in this league.

They really have no choice, Shaq is demanding to be traded. It really makes sense in all areas. Shaq is getting old and makes $30 mil per year. Kobe is 7 years younger and will only make $20 mil per yr if he resigns with the Lakers. Surrond Kobe with some good talent and they are contenders again. They will never be the same dynasty they were with Shaq and Kobe, but they will be still be a contender.

However if they lose both they will be the laughing stalk of all sports for many years to come.

KOBE will be the laughing stalk of the league if he actually signs with the CLIPPERS.

I agree, that would be the worst decision of his life. No player in sports can bring that franchise out from the dumps.

I concur BIG TIME! He should take his Max let the Lakers trade Shaq for some good talent to surround him and then challenge Shaq in the finals for the next couple of years.

He is worth every penny, but for maximum the next 3 years.

i dont agree ... kobe over shaq anytime :)

they both should be heading over to charlotte..nice deal with the bobcats :1orglaugh :1orglaugh :1orglaugh

trading Shaq is a big slot that the Lakers have to fill up, even Kobe himself is not assured of a crown without him. The last 3 championship for the LA franchise was with the efforts of Kobe and Shaq.

Eventhough Shaq is getting old, no one can still beat his superior power in the inside even if you match him with the Big guys such as Tim or Yao.

That was a good article. I think Lakers should get rid of Shaq. He may still be dominate next year, but not the year after. He is getting old, and age affects the big guys the most.

Lakers need to get what they can.

he's getting old? geez, the dude is 32 years old.

watch what happens when there is noone on the team besides KOBE, the dude takes horrible shots as it is, and when SHAQ is gone, there will be no reason for him to pass (does he know how) so it's gonna get worse.

it would help if he could shoot freethrows better than my mother . . . dump him

I think they should trade him and get assets while you can, kobe is the guy they should build around.

Shaq will rule forever

I ghoope they send shaq to the kings for webber LOL