CBS' Ken Berger reports:
Shaquille O'Neal is about to take his talents to South Bay -- Boston, that is. The 38-year-old, 15-time All-Star is close to agreeing to a deal with the Celtics, a person with knowledge of the agreement confirmed to CBSSports.com.
Shaq, soon to be known as the Big Shamrock -- or, fill in your favorite nickname -- is on the verge of accepting the veteran's minimum starting at about $1.4 million, the person with knowledge of the deal said. The number of years was still being worked out Tuesday, but Comcast SportsNet-New England -- which first reported the Shaq-to-Celtics news -- said O'Neal is seeking a two-year deal. In all likelihood, the second year would be a player's option.
I love it, I love it. Our big man army is ridiculous with Shaq, Jermaine O'Neal, Big Baby, KG and Perk when he comes back healthy. Tell me that isn't a terrifying bunch? Shaq is signing for the veteran minimum which means we still have Sheeds contract to trade to get another wing player. Shaq's skills have obviously diminished but he will still be a big part of this team. He will get his minutes, and he will get his points. I predict his statline be around 9 and 6. I think with this signing the Celtics have had the second best offseason in the NBA behind the Miami Heat. (yea, that's right K, better than your Bulls) Despite the critics, who will say Shaq has lost it and had a terrible series verse the Celtics, don't take into account Shaq will be the 8th or 9th man off the bench. Which is pretty good to me.
Banner 18 is going to happen.
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