Shaq headed out of Miami, such a travesty

After all the years of dedication and drive to an NBA championship the Miami Heat call it quits on Shaquille O'Neal. Of all the rotten things to happen to a struggling team, losing such a strong leader is truly a slap in the face. Why take away the heart and soul of a team? Evidentally the Heat have lost all faith in Shaq and are willing to trade him to the Suns for two bench players in Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. Miami what the sh*t is wrong with you?

I know Shaq is getting old, more prone to injury, and doesn't possess the quick hop or step he used to, but that doesn't mean the organization the big fella resurrected ought to give up on him. Depleted and worn down as the Heat are this deal still doesn't seem right. Why not have waited until the end of the season to trade Shaq? I hate to say this since I once admired him, but damn you Coach Pat Riley for not sticking to your normally sound principles and backing your veteran star center. As far as I'm concerned I don't care to see you in Miami anymore either, so go take a hike pal!

Okay, the lousy owner is the main guy responsible for setting up this sour deal. He really deserves a good swift kick in the ass. Let's face it the Heat aren't going to make the playoffs and maybe not even finish next to last place in the Eastern conference. Bringing over a talented veteran and a not so impressionable young guard isn't going to give Miami the lift they need. Give me a break they could've worked out a better deal than that.

So Shaq has to pass a physical and the deal is in stone so to speak. Well, Shaq's teammates must be bummed out (except the ones wanting extra playing time). How do you think Dwayne Wade feels now? He's been battling with an injury off and on and dealing with the nonstop scrutiny of his team. Nobody apparently cared about his opinion of whether Shaq should stay or go. This travesty will be embedded in sports history. A truly sad day for Heat fans, knowing the central icon who gave life to the franchise will be departing. What a shame no more goal-shattering dunks for Shaq in Miami.