Shaq Tank - Ranking Coolest Fits
The rumors are true, and we will have more on the draft class later. However, C Shaquelle O'Neal is the top name on most draft boards. We will rank the coolest fits for him amongst the top 8 best odds.
From our intel the 2 expansion teams will be drafting 5/6 so dropping out of the top 4 will be killer.
#1 Magic
Can you imagine the size and length teaming him with Banchro, Bol Bol, Wagner and Isaac it would be legendary. They don't have the $ of Ross, Harris and Bamba anymore and plenty of draft picks. You could easily move Fultz and Wendall Carter to reshape the G situation. Cole and Suggs are a good start at G and it's a reunion.
#2 Raptors
The most talented team on here so likely will not move up to #1. The frontcourt with Barnes, O.G, Siakam would be a good one maybe even a overkill. The cap situation and draft picks aren't the best so more of a win now team. Some big player options from G's so could be costly team. They would be good on defense right away.
#3 Trailblazers
Teaming Shaq with Lillard would be the most fun duo on this list. Could Shaq finally get a ring for Lillard after his loyalty ? The supporting cast isdecent with Simons, Grant, Hart and the youngster Sharpe. Nurkic you could trade away to maybe get some FA $.
#4 Pistons
Cade and Shaq would clearly be story here then you just have to figure out the 2/3 spots. Because Bey, Bogdanovich, Stewart would be perfect big's to go around Shaq with their shooting. A little light on G depth so Jaden Iveys development would be key. You could trade Bagley and maybe get some FA $.
#5 Hornets
Just like Detroit the PG combo would be a good one with Ball. They shed some $ at the deadline still FA's aren't likely to be running to Charolotte. They just drafted Mark Williams last year so he likely would have to go at some point. They would need work at the 2-3 spots as Rozier may be traded. Its unsure if Bridges will be able to return. Its looking like Kai Jones and Bouknight will be busts.
#6 Rockets
Feels like a team just thrown together without a plan so would need GM Bubba's magic touch. The best thing for them is cap space and future draft picks. A lot of you pieces on this roster remember only 8 can be kept in the expansion draft. They are many to go over and Senqun might not fit Longterm. Jalen Green would be the key player to watch and if he becomes a star.
#7 Spurs
Basically, a clean slate they have extra 1st round picks and the most cap space in the league. However, the young guys aren't ready to compete in the league and none of them elite prospects and Primo isnt around anymore. They would be bad for at least 1 year of development maybe 2.
#8 Thunder
They are the easiest pick with all the young players and draft picks. They have the all star SGA and cap space and need a stud C. We don't like to go easy so we rank them last and hope they don't move up.