Are the Cavs experiencing a familiar Shaq-Attack at only 4-3?

By: Umberto Diona

Edited: Cam Mishlen

During the offseason the Cleveland Cavaliers traded for legendary center Shaquille O'Neal, hoping that they could finally get their hands on the Larry O'Brien trophy that they have been so close to attaining in the past. To start off the 2009-2010 season the Cavs record is a surprising 4-3, apparently Shaq is not the remedy they needed. You may think it is too early into the season to make these speculations, but I think not.

After winning his 4th championship with the Miami Heat, his "toe injury" was his reason for is his inability to be productive for the remainder of his time in Miami. After being traded mid-season to the Suns to get over the hump and be able to compete with the Lakers after acquiring Pau Gasol, at the start of the 2008-2009 season he was ready to play and said that he would be able to bring the Suns a championship that year. He not only did no bring them a title, but he was unable to even get them to the playoffs.

Now at the start of the 2009-2010 playoffs the Cavs have had a rocky start with a record of 4-3, and the Suns are tied for first in the west with a 6-1 record with out Shaq. The reason for this is that Shaq is a CCC (championship chasing cancer), and has been after winning his 4th and most likely last title. So the answer is yes, the Cavs are experiencing the phenomenon of a Shaq-attack. With this start, it doesn't look like the King will get his ring this season.

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