Although he was only a member of the Boston Celtics for a single season, Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal left a lasting impression when he joined the team in the summer of 2010. One of the NBA’s most charismatic and celebrated personalities, it was a surprising signing for a roster already bursting with character and talent.
O’Neal claimed he elected to come to Boston in part to chase Tim Duncan, who at the time also had four titles and a plausible case for best big man of the modern era. Unfortunately, injuries derailed O’Neal’s ability to help the Celtics compete for another banner in the 2011 playoffs, and he played only 12 minutes in the postseason. Boston fell to the Miami Heat in the second round of the playoffs that year.
Still, there were some memorable moments from O’Neal’s time in Boston. You can check out Shaq’s best plays as a member of the Celtics thanks to Dunkman827 on YouTube.
