Robert Parish really does love Shaq
Is Shaq really going to make as big an impact as the Chief thinks?
Robert Parish is drinking the offseason kool-aid as much as anyone. He is really loving Shaq. (Boston Globe)
“I was happy about the acquisition of Mr. Shaquille O’Neal, it was a good move because the Celtics are trying to win it now,’’ Parish said last week. “Before the other veterans run out of gas, [Kevin] Garnett, [Paul] Pierce, and [Ray] Allen. So their mission is to try to win it now. I think between those two guys [Shaquille and Jermaine O’Neal] in the middle, the center position is secure.’’
“Shaq can still start for at least 15 teams, maybe 20 teams,’’ Parish said. “I would say that time has caught up with him but he can still be a factor and not to mention defensively. He’s long and has a lot of mass and is going to take up a lot of room and that definitely is where the Celtics’ strong suit is, defensively. I think that’s where he gets it done. I think Shaq will definitely bring a defensive presence along with Garnett. He’s going to cause a lot of havoc defensively and he still can get it done offensively.’’
“He’s lost a step, but any time you design a game plan with Shaq on the [opposing] team, it starts with Shaq in my opinion because he is still a load,’’ Parish said.
“Shaq can still rebound and Shaq can play defense and that’s what the Celtics need most from him. Because the Celtics are going to surround Shaq with plenty of offense. He definitely can get it done defensively, but he can’t do it for a long period of time.
“Like I said, for 20 minutes or on a good night, 30 minutes, he can still get it done.’’
Not that Shaq’s a pile of dog crap or anything, but Parish must be one of those guys who steps in a pile of dog crap and thinks to himself, “Wow, that’s one hell of an excretion. Very nicely done. That pooch should be proud.” I mean, “I think [defensively is] where he gets it done”? Has Parish seen Shaq play in the past few years? If he’s the same Shaq, most of the havoc he’s going to be causing defensively is when he completely forgets (decides not to run?) his own team’s schemes.
Still, you’ve gotta love Parish. All he sees is Green, and you know I’m not talking about money.
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i see where parish is coming from—-if the celtics scheme their defense correctly, and glen davis and KG are playn most of the pick and roll defense—and shaq is the anchor behind them with his 7″6 wingspan—he will fill that role well—-
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I can kind of see the area that Parish is coming from…if I squint real hard.
Shaq’s defense will be based off his ability to clog up the lane and grab boards.
He will fit fine because he will be playing TEAM defense based on the Celtic’s scheme. He won’t be playing perimeter defense or expected to jump through hoops. As long as he does his job he will be fine. Especially with the junkyard dog that KG is on the defensive end.
He will play 20 mins a night score 10 pts and grab 7 boards. For the vet min, the depth and experience he brings, as well as the personal beef with LA…I’ll take that any day!
He doesn’t need to be the 38 point 12 rebound workhorse he was for LA in 2001 or anything…just contribute.
He will plaster Bynum all over the walls…38 years old or not, the dude is still huge. He’ll soften up the middle and draw about 5-6 fouls a night on the opposing bigs. Never can have too many guys like that.
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