<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>While his wind and stamina are the main reasons why Shaquille O'Neal will wait until after the All-Star break to debut as a Sun, trainer Aaron Nelson has been working hard on increasing the flexibility in O'Neal's hips and ankles and said the first full week has yielded some significant strides with range of motion. "Everything is looking better and we're pretty optimistic the differences will show up," Nelson said. "He's had a very good first week." O'Neal had another extended session with trainers before Thursday's game but did not speak with the media and left immediately after the game for All-Star weekend in New Orleans. He will snap a run of 14 straight appearances in the All-Star game - tying the all-time record of Karl Malone. O'Neal will make his Phoenix debut Wednesday against the Lakers.</div> Source: East Valley Tribune
