Shaq signs with the Celtics!
[B][URL="http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2010/08/04/celtics_close_in_on_shaq/"]Two NBA sources told the Globe that the Celtics are in negotiations with NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal on a one-year contract[/URL][/B] that would bring the Big Aristotle to Boston to join Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen, forming perhaps the most interesting roster in recent history. [URL="http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2010/08/04/celtics_close_in_on_shaq/"]Boston Globe[/URL][LEFT][COLOR=#000000]
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[quote]Comcast Boston reports Celtics close to a contract with Shaq. According to sources, #Cavs are not involved in sign-and-trade talks w/Celtics[/quote]
[quote]So if Shaq goes to Boston, it is likely going to be on a veteran's minimum contract of $1.4 million. [/quote]
[URL="http://www.csnne.com/08/04/10/Shaq-to-become-a-Celtic/v1_landing_celtics.html?blockID=283326&feedID=3945"]CSNNE.com[/URL]
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Shaquille O'Neal has agreed to become a Boston Celtic, which would give the C's one of the most star-studded, Hall of Fame-bound lineups in recent memory.
He joins a team that already includes perennial all-stars Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett.
Although O'Neal has said he wants to play at least two more seasons, his contract will be a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum.[/QUOTE]
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lol if this was the early 2000s this team would be god like
shaq
garnett
paul pierce
ray allen
rasheed
finley
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I'm guessing in the playoffs the two O'Neals come off the bench. This could be their major advantage over Miami.
Any news on rasheed?
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Does this jeopardize Shaq's chances of a retired jersey in LA
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[QUOTE=1~Gibson~1][URL="http://boston.sbnation.com/2010/8/3/1603402/shaquille-oneal-free-agent-celtics-contract-nba"]http://boston.sbnation.com/2010/8/3/1603402/shaquille-oneal-free-agent-celtics-contract-nba[/URL][/QUOTE]
Can't he just retire already?
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:facepalm
Should have stayed in Cleveland and got rid of the ring chaser label.
It's just gonna be strange seeing a player like Shaq play for 6 different teams.
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interesting
if they can now pick up Delonte West to replace Tony Allen they're extremely dangerous again.
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The Celtics vaunted Screen & Roll defense goes to the crapper, the minute Shaq steps onto the court.
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Really doubt the 34 is gonna be retired in LA now. It's just not fair, 3 FMVPs for the Lakers and he gives the organization so many reasons to not retire his jersey.
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Good pickup if Sheed is gone. His role won't be as big as it was in Cleveland
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Im just ignoring Shaq now.
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well come playoff time the magic are going to have to pick between miami and thier big three or boston with perk, shaq and JO to throw at dwight...
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I thought Sheed was gunna retire?
Is he still on the Celtics roster? Team is old and get older signing Shaq but they can still be very dangerous.