A Western Conference scout told ESPN's Marc Stein that he doesn't think Shaquille O'Neal fits in with the Cavaliers.

"Right now I would say no. They're winning because they have superior talent ... or should I say because they've got a great, great, great player. And I think there's something to be said for the fact that [O'Neal] leaves Phoenix and all of a sudden Phoenix starts winning," the scout said.

Cleveland is 14-5 this season, but O'Neal, who is averaging 10.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, has missed six contests.

The Suns, who missed the playoffs last season with O'Neal, are also 14-5.

"I see them jumping around [on the Cavs' bench] and acting like they're having fun, so maybe that's a good sign. But I still have reservations because Cleveland built [its] whole foundation the last couple years on being a defensive team. They're just not going to be as good defensively with Shaq on the floor.

"It's a big-time work in progress. They're still experimenting on how they want to use him, and ultimately the Shaq experiment is going to be yea'd or nea'd in the playoffs, so maybe he'll prove me wrong. Ultimately whether they win 55 or 65 games in the regular season is irrelevant," the scout continued.