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Shaq signs with Celtics

Shaquille O'Neal and the Suns take on the Pistons today: 11:30 a.m., ABC Associated Press (Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)
By D.F. Oliveria daveo@spokesman.com(509) 319-0354
Shaquille O'Neal and the Suns take on the Pistons today: 11:30 a.m., ABC Associated Press (Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)
Shaquille O'Neal and the Suns take on the Pistons today: 11:30 a.m., ABC Associated Press (Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)

BOSTON, MA - The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed free agent center Shaquille O’Neal. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“It is not every day that you can add a player of Shaquille’s caliber to your team,” said Danny Ainge, Celtics President of Basketball Operations. “His past experience speaks for itself and we believe that he is a great fit for our roster.”

O’Neal, a 7‘1” center, posted averages of 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and shot 56.6% from the field last season in 53 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Posted at nba.com Read more.

Okay, I like basketball, I just don’t follow the NBA that closely. So I was surprised to learn Shaq is still playing. Isn’t he getting close to retirement age?

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