[K_Mac]

I don't disagree, but he is nothing more than a back-up Center. No doubt that there is not likely a better Center that comes off the bench. But bench is it for Shaq. Shaq is a 15 minute guy now, and even at 15 minutes, it still very likely he will miss games due to strains. I like the pick-up, but how many games will he actually contribute in the Win/Loss columns will be very difficult to guage. If Kendrick is hurt, no one in their right mind should think that Shaq could be the answer at starting Center, he just can't do it physically any longer.

I entirely agree he is a back-up center. But he is a great personality to have on the team, and i believe can fill the role well enough if perkins is out that the C's can still win.