Flagrant Fouls

SHAQ DIESEL Still Has Gas In The Tank!!!

The Big Aristotle has it going like old times right now. After dropping 45 on the Raptors (shot 20-25), the greatest player these eyes have ever seen was at it again last night. Shaq Foo went 13-18 for 33 points, as HIS suns beat Kobe and the Lakers 118-111.

“It’s What I do” O’Neal said. “I’ve been doing it since 1992. If you don’t believe it, google me.”

I hope everyone who wrote Shaq off over the last two years is man enough to admit it and apologize. I have believed that the key to winning games is to give that man the ball. NO MATTER WHAT TEAM HE’S PLAYING FOR. The guy knows how to win. He’s got the rings and track record to prove it. With Amare going down, Shaq is obviously going to get more touches. I think this Suns team has a chance to make the playoffs, and give someone (dare I even say two someones) a serious run for their money. Get on Shaq’s back Pheonix. He can certainly carry the load.

Nolan Shulman
nolan@flagrantfouls.com

For anyone who missed it over All-Star weekend, or for those of who who just want to see it again, here is his performance during the announcement of the Western Conference All-Star Team.

Is Jeff Green about to Explode with
Durant Sidelined?

Its been reported on multiple news sites that Kevin Durant is expected to miss up to one month with his grade 2 ankle sprain. In his absence the Thunder will be leaning on Russell Westbrook and Jeff Green. Let’s look at the impact this will have for fantasy owners who have Green. In the game Durant went down Green had 28 points and 12 rebounds. He took 20 shots and connected on 9 of them. The next time out, against Memphis, Green had 27 points and 10 rebounds, but more importantly he once again hoisted up 20 Shots. This looks like it could become a trend for the next month while Durant is nursing himself back to health. If you can trade for him quickly, you might still be able to swindle someone to make a deal that’s lower than his newly established market value. If you already own him, than get ready to enjoy the ride.

Nolan Shulman