Shaquille O'neal is likely to be wearing Celtic green for the upcoming NBA season. ESPN first reported that Shaq is likely to sign with the Boston Celtics as soon as Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Boston can only offer the veterans minimum of 1.35 million dollars for a veteran who has played 10 or more seasons. If the big fella requests more money, the Cavs could work up some kind of trade that will appeal to both parties. Shaq made 20 million dollars last season with Cleveland last season. Shaq (age 38), had been the likely canidate for the Atlanta Hawks until they heard of Shaq's want of more money. Up until then, Atlanta was the front-runner to sign the 4 time NBA champ. Talks with Atlanta has since died down and Boston has emerged as the team most likely to sign the future hall of famer.It will be strange to see O'neal in Celtic green considering his past with the Lakers. Boston would be Shaq's 3rd team in 3 seasons and his 6th team over the coarse of his 18 season carreer.
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