Shaq's Career Flashed Before Our Eyes

[MayCeltics]

He is Done. Hobbled to the locker-room likely rapturing his Achilles

RIP Shaquille O'neal Career one of the greats alltime.

[CelticBaller]

looks like dikembe all over again :facepalm

[LA_Showtime]

Wow; what just happened?

[techno]

hahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahhahahah /celtics playoff hopes

[christian1923]

:cry:

[tomtucker]

He is Done. Hobbled to the locker-room likely rapturing his Achilles

RIP Shaquille O'neal Career one of the greats alltime.
:( ...oh, no.......and he was looking so good on those "Shaq Vs." shows...there he was in great shape.......WTF happened...?....why did he turn fat when the season started?

[ashbelly]

I need videos/pictures and audio before i can believe this..:no:

[NewYorkNoPicks]

NOOOOOOOOOOO :(

They diagnosed it?!

[Scoooter]

That sucks.

[SixthMan]

hahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahhahahah /celtics playoff hopes

was shaq even in the celtics playoff plans? like does it really make a difference if he's not on that team.

only marginally

[w00terz]

Right calf muscle strain.

[Grinder]

GREAT news. Only a right calf muscle sprain, not the Achilles.

[Doranku]

Damn, was it really that bad? If true, what an awful way for a legend to end his career. SMH @ people laughing at this. :facepalm

[Ne 1]

Damn, was it really that bad? If true, what an awful way for a legend to end his career. SMH @ people laughing at this. :facepalm

Yeah, sad to see the big fella go out like this if it's like what people are saying.

[CelticBaller]

hahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahhahahah /celtics playoff hopes
is that all you do in this forum? hate the celtics? :facepalm

[NorthernTouch]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eoJjxGUS7c&feature=player_embedded
whatever it is he was in some pain..

[MayCeltics]

Wow; what just happened?

Shaq had Achilles problems all season. He was Running up the court. I guess something popped. He barely made it to the tunnel and had to get a wheelchair to get him to the locker room.

They're saying it the calf muscle now. Will see I don't trust Celtics medical staff. They have a history of giving out misleading information.

[Colby Brian]

hahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahhahahah /celtics playoff hopes

:roll:

[LA_Showtime]

I'm glad Shaq didn't rupture his achilles, but getting injured that quickly isn't exactly a good sign, is it? I just hope he can make it back for the playoffs, stay healthy, and then retire at the end of the year.

[DuMa]

hes not gonna be healthy for the playoffs. hes done. sad to see him go out like that but hes been close to done for the last 2 years.

[MayCeltics]

I'm glad Shaq didn't rupture his achilles, but getting injured that quickly isn't exactly a good sign, is it? I just hope he can make it back for the playoffs, stay healthy, and then retire at the end of the year.

Yeah, his 1st 5minutes after 2months hiatus. Not a good sign even if its not serious injury.

[Askmeificare]

excuse # 124234
- if shaq wasnt injure we would've won, book it

[techno]

thats what he gets for talking trash to kobe

[LA_Showtime]

excuse # 124234
- if shaq wasnt injure we would've won, book it

Well technically they've never lost with him in the lineup...

[tomtucker]

GREAT news. Only a right calf muscle sprain, not the Achilles.
but are all these injuries not because of shaq being overweight...?

[Colby Brian]

shaq shoulda retired after 06 finals

[jlauber]

hahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahhahahah /celtics playoff hopes

No matter how serious the injury, this was just a TERRIBLE post.

[XxSMSxX]

but are all these injuries not because of shaq being overweight...?

How the hell would we know?

[LA_Showtime]

I doubt we're getting the whole story. He wouldn't be in that much pain over a calf injury.

[MayCeltics]

thats what he gets for talking trash to kobe

how old are you? 10

Act grown

[Colby Brian]

celtics blow, they should retire there whole damn team, bunch of old dbags

[ihatetimthomas]

I hope he is not seriously injured but I have been saying this all year long to Celtics fans that you cannot trust that Shaq will be able to come back and be healthy. At his age, it takes a lot longer to get into basketball shape. Sad to say this, but I dont expect him to play much if any this post season. Calf injuries are nagging and he is going to take longer to heal at this stage of his career. Huge blow to the Celtics

[Ne 1]

thats what he gets for talking trash to kobe

dude stfu

Shaq has given Kobe plenty of props. He even called him the best player in the game today when everyone was riding LeBron and congratulated him after we won in '09 and last year also.

[MayCeltics]

celtics blow, they should retire there whole damn team, bunch of old dbags

Stay Classy Kobe-Stans

[nbastatus]

celtics blow, they should retire there whole damn team, bunch of old dbags
Failed at being funny.

[Ne 1]

Stay Classy Kobe-Stans


The Boston Celtics are the NBA's retirement home though. LOL

[HEAT111]

Shaq looks the same, but damn the Celtics need him back, hopefully it doesn't seem to be that big of a deal.

[CelticBaller]

thats what he gets for talking trash to kobe
really? :facepalm

[Wonder Bread Kid]

He's the oldest player in the league and was always playing on a lot of weight. His body just can't take it anymore.

Sad to say, but it's the end of an era with Shaq.

[Noob Saibot]

aw man, and all Shaq did was jog. may as well end the career this season.
the greatest player in the game after Jordan.

[MayCeltics]

I hope he is not seriously injured but I have been saying this all year long to Celtics fans that you cannot trust that Shaq will be able to come back and be healthy. At his age, it takes a lot longer to get into basketball shape. Sad to say this, but I dont expect him to play much if any this post season. Calf injuries are nagging and he is going to take longer to heal at this stage of his career. Huge blow to the Celtics

Great Point.

All of us have been saying this. Danny Ainge put all his in one basket. The basket is old run down with holes. F*ck You Danny Ainge

[LA_Showtime]

thats what he gets for talking trash to kobe
:facepalm

[SavageMode]

Angry Kobe stans moving onto new threads to let out their rage.

[Colby Brian]

The Boston Celtics are the NBA's retirement home though. LOL

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[bl2k8]

Need to stop all that damn ring chasing

[ashbelly]

Angry Kobe stans moving onto new threads to let out their rage.

:oldlol: :oldlol: @ Shaq catching the heat because kobe had a bad game..

[Colby Brian]

Angry Kobe stans moving onto new threads to let out their rage.

omg lakers lost a regular season game :eek:
im so raged
its fun watchin lakers win titles

[MayCeltics]

Angry Kobe stans moving onto new threads to let out their rage.

That's why i differentiate between a Lakers fan & a stan. Lakers Fans are class act. The Stans are trash.

Congrats Stans you succeeded hijacking another thread.

[CelticBaller]

celtics blow, they should retire there whole damn team, bunch of old dbags
by a chance how old are you?

[Nick Young]

Celtics are f*cked now, Krstic and JO:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

But RIP Shaq you were the most undefendable player of all time and won us 3 rings carrying us on your back, RIP and eat as much as you want

[Scoooter]

So it wasn't his achilles, right? Not a career ender, hopefully?

[Heat007]

I told all you celtic fans in the Spurs gamethread that Shaq will be out soon again with an injury, and that you were insane to rely on a 40 year old shaq getting 25 minutes per game in the playoffs


Believe me yet ?

[Colby Brian]

by a chance how old are you?

brah its a joke, hence Cs are old

[LA_Showtime]

So it wasn't his achilles, right? Not a career ender, hopefully?

Hopefully not. I just hope Shaq sees the writing on the wall and retires after the season. I don't want to see yet another player stay too long and retire because he has to.

[Blue&Orange]

So it wasn't his achilles, right? Not a career ender, hopefully?
Playoff ending for sure. Either that or Shaq is softer than Bosh and can't take a little pain.

[Jimmy2k8]

Angry Kobe stans moving onto new threads to let out their rage.

Right, because your post is completely relevant to the topic. :rolleyes:

On topic: With an injury like that, there's no doubt in mind that Shaq will retire. Here's hopes that he'll play in the playoffs, which is unlikely, but still.:cheers:

[tomtucker]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eoJjxGUS7c&feature=player_embedded
whatever it is he was in some pain..
damn, he has become HUGE......400 lbs...?

[Bigsmoke]

not good :(

[1987_Lakers]

Sad to see his career become the way it is. Shaq actually looked better this year with the Celtics than he did with the Cavs last year, injuries just caught up to him. I doubt he will have an impact in the postseason. Danny Ainge screwed this team.

[jasonresno]

http://dimemag.com/wp-content/Images/players/Perkins_Kendrick/_BOS_Perkins_Kendrick.jpg
"Miss me?"

[Bigsmoke]

Sad to see his career become the way it is. Shaq actually looked better this year with the Celtics than he did with the Cavs last year, injuries just caught up to him. I doubt he will have an impact in the postseason. Danny Ainge screwed this team.

Perkins didnt want the extension didnt he?

[ihatetimthomas]

Perkins didnt want the extension didnt he?

He didnt want the extension he was offered. Basically he was kind of low balled. I think he was offered 4 year 22 million. he got the max from OKC at 35 million over 4 years

[D.J.]

but are all these injuries not because of shaq being overweight...?


Shaq was pushing 400 pounds back in 2002-03 and he only missed 15 games. His weight isn't the reason. He's 39 years old. He's old and needs to retire.

[ihatetimthomas]

Danny Ainge has all put shut the door on Celtics title hopes this year when he dealt away Perkins. I know he was thinking for the future, but winning a title is so tough to do and they had a championship caliber team so I am not sure why he make such a deal. He trusted Shaq would be back and trusts JO can make an impact too. Celtics window for a title is this year. They will still be a threat, but its not looking good

[iDunk]

I hope he's healthy come playoff time.

[ashbelly]

I still don't believe this shit. Shaq is an Actor, Hollywood taught him well. :oldlol:

[Draz]

I really don't care about the Celtics. I care about this guy. He's a legend, I hope he doesn't end his career like this, not to many people can end their career with low numbers but still be a fan favorite, & still be a threat.

[Bigsmoke]

I hope he's healthy come playoff time.

actually... i dont know what to say about that :oldlol:

[PP34Deuce]

It didnt look good, sad because he scored 3 easy buckets and ate up space like he always does.

This just means Jermaine has got to be ready in the playoffs to go 20-25 mins. Jermaine actually potentially is a better option than Shaq for the fact that he can hit his free throws,score easy buckets and defend the pick n roll and paint better.

I hope shaq is ok. We will manage

[ThaSwagg3r]

If Shaq doesn't come back for the playoffs, the Heat will win that series. If Shaq does come back (which I think he will), then there is no question in my mind that the Celtics will take it.

He has a greater impact than most people realize. Regardless of the miles used on his legs.

[winwin]

I told all you celtic fans in the Spurs gamethread that Shaq will be out soon again with an injury, and that you were insane to rely on a 40 year old shaq getting 25 minutes per game in the playoffs


Believe me yet ?

http://www.innocentenglish.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/shut-the-fan-up.gif

[PP34Deuce]

If Shaq doesn't come back for the playoffs, the Heat will win that series. If Shaq does come back (which I think he will), then there is no question in my mind that the Celtics will take it.

He has a greater impact than most people realize. Regardless of the miles used on his legs.


If Jermaine O neal stays healthy for 20 mins with Kristic getting the rest, BOS win the series. Shaq has a great impact but BOS has made do with what they have..

[Assassin]

They should've never rushed Shaq's return. It was way too early. He should've returned maybe at Thursday against the Bulls.

[AMISTILLILL]

So much fail in this thread.

[ballerz]

just rest him till the playoffs

[GOBB]

I saw when he got hurt. Dude just got on the court then bam...hobbled off.

Perkins is finally smiling. Ainge screwed up that trade.

[Eat Like A Bosh]

What happened?

[RoseCity07]

I know he didn't rupture the achilles. My dad was telling me that two guys at his work jus tore theirs playing basketball.

I think older players are really prone to that injury.

[SinJackal]

Done for season maybe, career won't be over because of it. The achilles will heal in a couple months if it wasn't too bad. He can probably barely play if they reach the ECF or finals. Depending on how bad it was.

[IGOTGAME]

I saw when he got hurt. Dude just got on the court then bam...hobbled off.

Perkins is finally smiling. Ainge screwed up that trade.
they just handed Miami a title imo...They are the Lakers worst matchup.

[hkfosho]

they just handed Miami a title imo...They are the Lakers worst matchup.

let's not forget about the bulls :)

[PP34Deuce]

they just handed Miami a title imo...They are the Lakers worst matchup.

Never count out the celtics, but MIA would have to get thru CHI and to me will be a 6-7 game series.

This lakers team is still dangerous with the length and big bodies they have. Also a darkhorse is the Thunder who the heat do not match up well with.

[D.J.]

they just handed Miami a title imo...They are the Lakers worst matchup.


:oldlol: Miami has no chance. Odom, Gasol, Bynum > Bosh, Magloire, Z, Haslem, and whatever other big they have.

["Jesus"]

Wish him a speedy recovery. Not a right way for a legend to go down, no matter what team he plays for.

[SavageMode]

:oldlol: Miami has no chance. Odom, Gasol, Bynum > Bosh, Magloire, Z, Haslem, and whatever other big they have.
Miami beat them twice, with your "standards". Pretty sure Bosh took a shit on your front court somehow.

[nbacardDOTnet]

looks like dikembe all over again :facepalm

At least not like this

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/.alt/1521/43/39.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/y%20NBA%20etc/Dikembe%20Mutombo/6%20Houston%20Rockets/20081213.jpg

[IGOTGAME]

:oldlol: Miami has no chance. Odom, Gasol, Bynum > Bosh, Magloire, Z, Haslem, and whatever other big they have.

I don't want to get off topic but I disagree. The Heat are the worst matchup for the Lakers because of their athleticism and fastbreak ability. I'll still roll with LA but they are the ONLY team in the league with a chance of beating the healthy Lakers.

[D.J.]

Miami beat them twice, with your "standards". Pretty sure Bosh took a shit on your front court somehow.


Bynum played only 17 minutes in the first matchup and the second matchup, the Heat only won by six. Which big is Miami going to depend on to stop Odom, Gasol, and Bynum?

[Lebron23]

hahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahhahahah /celtics playoff hopes


You are a classless funk. Shaq is one of the greatest Lakers player in history. You need to appreciate the guy who led the Lakers into 3 NBA titles in the last decade.

[FKAri]

Feel bad for the Celts. They deserve better.

[Heat_Fan21]

Bynum played only 17 minutes in the first matchup and the second matchup, the Heat only won by six. Which big is Miami going to depend on to stop Odom, Gasol, and Bynum?


Miami swarms post players better than any other team. It isn't about which set of big men are better because defensively they all help each other out. LeBron is probably the best help defender in the NBA.

[kaybee]

They said it was a very minor right calf strain, but I no longer trust the Celtics medical staff. In fact, the last time Shaq was injured it was minor and his ass just came back tonight. I hope it is minor, but I began to lose hope in the celtics bigs a long time ago. I swear its something in the water in Boston.

In other news, Krstic and Murphy are actually expected to play the next game. I guess Krstic's injury wasn't that serious.

[ace_gold_26]

I like shaq but if boston is relying on him for the playoffs they are done. He is old he should have retired 3 years ago.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

was shaq even in the celtics playoff plans? like does it really make a difference if he's not on that team.

only marginally
assumed he's part of the reason they were able to trade perks?

[blacknapalm]

assumed he's part of the reason they were able to trade perks?

hell ya he was. i just don't believe boston will make it to the finals without shaq. is he that important individually? of course not but boston put all their eggs in one basket when they traded perk. boston gave up one of the best defensive bigs in the game that is a legit starter to a questionable starter and less depth. shaq's presence alone helps greatly for rebounding and interior D. shaq could have also switched off on bosh if it came down to that. boston's rebounding is already hurting. i'm never gonna count the green out but just looking at it, they don't seem like the favorites of the east now. green is still learning the defensive system and gets caught in no man's land at times.

[Kurosawa0]

Just a question:

Is the rotation of Shaq, Jermaine O'Neal and Kristic really that much better than that of Dampier, Z and Anthony?

If so, by how much? 10%... 15? You take Shaq out of that lineup and it's arguably worse than what Miami has.

I'll still pick Boston in a series over Miami, but it's much closer now than it was two months ago.

[Heat007]

Just a question:

Is the rotation of Shaq, Jermaine O'Neal and Kristic really that much better than that of Dampier, Z and Anthony?

If so, by how much? 10%... 15? You take Shaq out of that lineup and it's arguably worse than what Miami has.

I'll still pick Boston in a series over Miami, but it's much closer now than it was two months ago.

Not to mention the Heat are ranked in the Top 7 in rebounding while the Celtics are one of the worst rebounding teams in the NBA.

Those extra chances could be the difference in the series. Especially when those extra chances are by a team that's 2nd in the NBA for FG% (as the Heat are). I also see the Heat attacking the paint more in the playoffs and will do everything they can to get Garnett in foul trouble. The Heat have the 2 best drivers in the league and Riley teams are known for sacrificing possessions to get the best opposing big into foul trouble (they do it to dwight howard easily)

Forget the regular season. Spo admitted that we're keeping things in our pocket and saving plays for the playoffs (and you know the Celtics are #1 on their radar as the Big 3 admitted that at the allstar game - so the celtics would be the choice team not to show anything to)

. And Wade missed preseason with an injury and was not 100% in the first 2 meetings as he only averaged 20 points in the first month+ of the season and didn't look the same then (the 3rd meeting came down to the final shot)

and remember that Wade shot 57% and averaged 34 points vs the Celtics in last years playoffs. He's a playoff beast so i'm not worried about regular season results (especially when he missed so much time and obviously wasn't in game shape the first 2 matchups)

[JGXEN]

Not to mention the Heat are ranked in the Top 7 in rebounding while the Celtics are one of the worst rebounding teams in the NBA.

Those extra chances could be the difference in the series. Especially when those extra chances are by a team that's 2nd in the NBA for FG% (as the Heat are). I also see the Heat attacking the paint more in the playoffs and will do everything they can to get Garnett in foul trouble. The Heat have the 2 best drivers in the league and Riley teams are known for sacrificing possessions to get the best opposing big into foul trouble (they do it to dwight howard easily)

Forget the regular season. Spo admitted that we're keeping things in our pocket and saving plays for the playoffs (and you know the Celtics are #1 on their radar as the Big 3 admitted that at the allstar game - so the celtics would be the choice team not to show anything to)

. And Wade missed preseason with an injury and was not 100% in the first 2 meetings as he only averaged 20 points in the first month+ of the season and didn't look the same then (the 3rd meeting came down to the final shot)

and remember that Wade shot 57% and averaged 34 points vs the Celtics in last years playoffs. He's a playoff beast so i'm not worried about regular season results (especially when he missed so much time and obviously wasn't in game shape the first 2 matchups)

Offensive rebounds idiot.

[Kurosawa0]

Not to mention the Heat are ranked in the Top 7 in rebounding while the Celtics are one of the worst rebounding teams in the NBA.

Those extra chances could be the difference in the series. Especially when those extra chances are by a team that's 2nd in the NBA for FG% (as the Heat are). I also see the Heat attacking the paint more in the playoffs and will do everything they can to get Garnett in foul trouble. The Heat have the 2 best drivers in the league and Riley teams are known for sacrificing possessions to get the best opposing big into foul trouble (they do it to dwight howard easily)

Forget the regular season. Spo admitted that we're keeping things in our pocket and saving plays for the playoffs (and you know the Celtics are #1 on their radar as the Big 3 admitted that at the allstar game - so the celtics would be the choice team not to show anything to)

. And Wade missed preseason with an injury and was not 100% in the first 2 meetings as he only averaged 20 points in the first month+ of the season and didn't look the same then (the 3rd meeting came down to the final shot)

and remember that Wade shot 57% and averaged 34 points vs the Celtics in last years playoffs. He's a playoff beast so i'm not worried about regular season results (especially when he missed so much time and obviously wasn't in game shape the first 2 matchups)

I'll still pick Boston though. At the end of the day I just see the Heat having no answer for Rondo.

[Mirjalovic]

Sprain ? Will cure in few days..

[olddangerfield]

I know he didn't rupture the achilles. My dad was telling me that two guys at his work jus tore theirs playing basketball.

I think older players are really prone to that injury.

lol so obvious this kid lives with his parents and is no older than 15. This obviously proves it. lol @ joke of a poster

[knightfall88]

Miami swarms post players better than any other team. It isn't about which set of big men are better because defensively they all help each other out. LeBron is probably the best help defender in the NBA.

lol. they would have to wouldnt they? they dont have a choice

[Rysio]

:(

[brownmamba00]

If he's done for the year , I can see Sheed coming back

but Shaq will be fine imo. Just rest him till the playoffs and give him 15 min a game tops.

[RoseCity07]

lol so obvious this kid lives with his parents and is no older than 15. This obviously proves it. lol @ joke of a poster

LOL why are you PMing me? U mad? yeah, you mad.

[JGXEN]

Anyways... Shaq was shown to be able to walk on his own with a slight limp, so I'd expect him to be ready for the post season :cheers:

[JohnnySic]

Shaq will be fine, and besides, the Celtics only need him against the Lakers if it comes down to that.

[Lebron23]

Rysio is Waldus' latest reincarnation.

[Jimmy2k8]

Shaq will be fine, and besides, the Celtics only need him against the Lakers if it comes down to that.

If it comes down to that, his playing time will be limited. :confusedshrug:

[PurpleChuck]

It's obvious he's tired from all that riding on Wade's and Lebron's back.

Just look at Kobe, having to ride Gasol like a horse.:roll:

[Hittin_Shots]

It's obvious he's tired from all that riding on Wade's and Lebron's back.

Just look at Kobe, having to ride Gasol like a horse.:roll:

do you even believe most of the stuff you type?

[ashbelly]

Bynum played only 17 minutes in the first matchup and the second matchup, the Heat only won by six. Which big is Miami going to depend on to stop Odom, Gasol, and Bynum?

Have you not learned yet ?? Lakers Bigs/Length are a non factor when they matchup with Miami. Their achilles heels in this matchup is their slow bigs. in the 2nd game, bynum had 1 rebound in the 1st 2 qtrs. He was beasting on the boards coming into this game.

[Mr Know It All]

hahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahhahahah /celtics playoff hopes

:facepalm

Pathetic. What a moron.

[dr8ked]

Not a good sign.