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Celtics Set To Add Shaq For Veterans Minimum
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:05 pm
by UNHWildCats
Amazing that Shaq would indeed do as he suggested when he said he would sign with Boston for the veterans minimum when he could get millions more from other teams. He likely sees Boston as his best chance to go out a winner of the teams willing to sign him.
Sources say the deal could be finalized tonight, though they add that its not a done deal he still could go elsewhere.
Shaq will split time with Jermaine O'Neill in Kendrick Perkins absence. Both players are older and certainly past their prime, but will give Boston better scoring from that position.
Re: Celtics Set To Add Shaq For Veterans Minimum
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:24 pm
by clenz
UNHWildCats wrote:Amazing that Shaq would indeed do as he suggested when he said he would sign with Boston for the veterans minimum when he could get millions more from other teams. He likely sees Boston as his best chance to go out a winner of the teams willing to sign him.
Sources say the deal could be finalized tonight, though they add that its not a done deal he still could go elsewhere.
Shaq will split time with Jermaine O'Neill in Kendrick Perkins absence. Both players are older and certainly past their prime, but will give Boston better scoring from that position.
HA!
If by millions you mean one or two more...then yes, I guess that would fit millionS more.
However, I don't think any team would spend more than vet's minimum or slightly more on him.
Re: Celtics Set To Add Shaq For Veterans Minimum
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 4:38 pm
by COBBLESTONE
Looks like it is getting closer to being a done deal. At one time I'd have been very excited about this...not so much now. Perkins needs to get well quickly.
A. Sherrod Blakely of CSNNE.com has reported that the Celtics are close to adding 15-time all-star center Shaquille O'Neal.
David Aldridge of NBA.com reports that the Celtics have informed O'Neal that he will come off the bench, subbing initially for Jermaine O'Neal. The team wanted to make that clear, Aldridge reported, because they did not want an unhappy Shaq to affect the team's chemistry.
If the arrangement works, the 38-year-old Shaq could provide needed frontcourt depth for a Celtics team that will be without Kendrick Perkins for the first few months of the season.
Re: Celtics Set To Add Shaq For Veterans Minimum
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 5:34 pm
by bluehenbillk
Once Perkins comes back I'd be surprised if Shaq stays on the roster. Watching him on the Cavs last year, he's a shell of a once dominant player.
Re: Celtics Set To Add Shaq For Veterans Minimum
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 5:49 pm
by UNHWildCats
COBBLESTONE wrote:Looks like it is getting closer to being a done deal. At one time I'd have been very excited about this...not so much now. Perkins needs to get well quickly.
A. Sherrod Blakely of CSNNE.com has reported that the Celtics are close to adding 15-time all-star center Shaquille O'Neal.
David Aldridge of NBA.com reports that the Celtics have informed O'Neal that he will come off the bench, subbing initially for Jermaine O'Neal. The team wanted to make that clear, Aldridge reported, because they did not want an unhappy Shaq to affect the team's chemistry.
If the arrangement works, the 38-year-old Shaq could provide needed frontcourt depth for a Celtics team that will be without Kendrick Perkins for the first few months of the season.
i klike it because it allows the Celts not to rush perk back too fast. get him back in February so he is fuully in game mode by playoffs and Shaq can ride the pine when it matters.
Re: Celtics Set To Add Shaq For Veterans Minimum
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:21 pm
by UNHWildCats
2 year contract done.
Hes already on twitter looking for new nickname... early leader is Shaqachusetts
Celtics are putting together one very nice bench.
Re: Celtics Set To Add Shaq For Veterans Minimum
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:22 am
by COBBLESTONE
10 years ago I'd be popping open a bottle of champagne over this news.
Hey, if he can help until Perkins gets back then I'll eat my words. But this guy is waaaaaaay past his prime.
Get well soon Mr. Perkins.
Re: Celtics Set To Add Shaq For Veterans Minimum
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:39 am
by UNHWildCats
COBBLESTONE wrote:10 years ago I'd be popping open a bottle of champagne over this news.
Hey, if he can help until Perkins gets back then I'll eat my words. But this guy is waaaaaaay past his prime.
Get well soon Mr. Perkins.
yes but there not asking him to start and play 35 minutes a game. He will be called upon for about 10 minutes a night