Boston Celtics Shaquille ONeal Is Capable Of Being The Shaq Of Old In Limited Minutes
Shaquille O’Neal is done. He is too old. He is too out of shape. He is a shell of his old self. There is no way he can help the Boston Celtics. This was the national media slapping Shaq after he signed with Boston. Boy do they look stupid thus far.
The reasons Shaq is working out so well in Boston are simple. The first is Shaq is motivated. He heard all the doubters and decided that he was going to prove everyone wrong. Shaq worked out hard in the off season and came into camp in tremendous shape. I am not a fan of the everyone doubts me as motivation route, but I will take anything that makes Shaq play like he did ten years ago.
The next important reason is the Celtics are using him perfectly. Doc unleashes the man for 20 minutes. In 20 minutes Shaq empties the tank. He attacks the boards. He controls the paint and makes sure there are no easy layups. Shaq also smashes the rim with thunderous dunks. The man is averaging 10 points and 6 rebounds in only 20 minutes of work. He plays with great energy. He can do this knowing that he only needs to prepare for 20 minutes and not 25 to 40 minutes. Shaq as a beast for 20 minutes is better than any minutes of a guy like Mikki Moore or Sheldon Williams. Not bad for a guy making the veteran minimum.
The bottom line is Shaq is putting up double doubles and dominating in the paint more often than not the past few games. He will only get better with time playing with his teammates. This is a scary thought. Danny Ainge knew that Shaq could be Shaq for 20 minutes and give this team a huge boost inside. The Celtics have never had a presence inside like Shaq. Score Danny Ainge 1 to National Media 0. Remember Go Green Or Go Home!!!!!!!!
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