O'Neal to the Celtics, it sounds good

It's not yet time to retire for Shaquille O \ 'Neal. The pivot 38 years engaged with the Celtics where he formed a quartet with Kevin Garnett of shock, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce. Boston There is thus a reinforcement of weight, in every sense of the term, to win the NBA championship and compete in the Heat of James, Wade and Bosh.

There will be a galaxy of stars on Oct. 26 next to the TD Garden in Boston, for the resumption of the 2010-11 season. The Celtics' Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce recorded a reinforcement of weight since Shaquille O'Neal was under contract for two seasons with the franchise in Massachusetts. And this great "Big Four" will host the "Big Three" of Miami (Dwayne Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh) in the first game of the season. Do not throw away! "I am honored to join the Celtics. I can not wait to arrive in Boston and begin the conquest of a new title, Shaq responded to the official website for his new club. I played against Paul Ray Kevin, Rajon and Jermaine for years, and it will be great to have them as teammates. "

At 38, O'Neal offered a new challenge. The pivot has never hidden its interest in the Celtics, which he joined in signing a veteran to the tune of $ 1.4 million over the year. The lease term is not yet known but the former Lakers player would have requested a two-year contract, before probably ending his illustrious career. Boston, seeking to regain the NBA Finals to the Lakers dropped the last two years, has lost two key players in the racket. Rasheed Wallace has retired and Kendrick Perkins will be absent for a long time through injury. Option O'Neal has found its meaning.

A fifth NBA title before retiring?

The club coached by Doc Rivers has hired Jermaine O \ 'Neal to replace Perkins, and the general Semih Erden (2.13 m), former interior Fenerbahce. But the Turk can not claim a status as a replacement to the Celtics. And "Big Cactus" dream to win fifth NBA title (after 2000, 2001 and 2002 with the Lakers, the Heat and 2006) before leaving the floors. The departure of James Cleveland to Miami already left aimless well. The O'Neal finally bury the Cavaliers, who will find it hard to recover.

"It's not every day that you can hire a player the caliber of Shaquille O'Neal," said Danny Ainge, Celtics executive. His experience speaks for itself and we believe will complement our team very well ". Last season, O'Neal turned in 12.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game with Cleveland. But he missed 23 games at year end after a thumb injury in February, the result of a clash with Glen Davis, his future partner of the Celtics. Also interested to enlist "Shaq", the Atlanta Hawks have finally failed to convince the MVP of the Finals in 2000, 2001 and 2002. The Celtics had a lot more points to make.