I think that big green monster was Shaq, and if it was, Shaq copped a nice feel of Big Baby’s, umm, pectoral muscles.

On a more serious note, Jermaine O’Neal’s hamstring will likely cause him to miss the first two preseason games. The rest is merely precautionary, as O’Neal told ESPN Boston, “If it was serious, I wouldn’t be able to walk around and do the stuff that I’m doing. We’re just making sure that I’m ready on Oct. 26.”

Delonte West, the other injured Celtic, missed the latter portion of today’s practice with back spasms. Doc said West should be back “maybe tomorrow or maybe a couple more days.”

Nothing to worry about with these injuries, guys. Just a couple speed bumps and nothing more.