Shaq signs with Celtics
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08/04/2010 -
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Celtics have added center Shaquille
O'Neal, announcing Wednesday the signing of the veteran big man.
O'Neal joins a Boston team that returns its core from last season, when the
Celtics went to the NBA Finals before losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in
seven games.
O'Neal, 38, will provide frontcourt help for Boston, which already added
Jermaine O'Neal this offseason. While terms of the deal were not disclosed,
the Boston Globe reported it is a one-year deal.
Shaq spent last season with Cleveland, averaging 12.0 points and 6.7 rebounds
in 53 games but came up empty in his quest to bring a title to the city along
with now-departed LeBron James.
"It is not every day that you can add a player of Shaquille's caliber to your
team," said Danny Ainge, Celtics president of basketball operations. "His past
experience speaks for itself and we believe that he is a great fit for our
roster."
O'Neal is a 15-time All-Star and was the NBA Finals MVP from 2000-02 as he led
the Lakers to three consecutive titles. O'Neal was also the league's MVP in
2000.
In addition to the three Lakers championships, O'Neal won an NBA title with
Miami in 2006 alongside Dwyane Wade.
Since being selected as the top overall pick in the 1992 draft by Orlando,
O'Neal has averaged 24.1 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.3 blocks in
1,170 career games with the Magic, Lakers, Heat, Suns and the Cavaliers.
He also has appeared in 214 career playoff games, averaging 24.5 points, 11.7
rebounds and 2.1 blocks. O'Neal ranks fifth all-time with 28,255 career
points, and is 14th all-time in total rebounds 12,921.
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Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.
Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.
Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.
Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.
Arizona 20-1
Butler 20-1
Duke 30-1
Florida 7-2
Georgetown 30-1
Indiana 35-1
Kansas 15-1
Marquette 25-1
Maryland 40-1
Memphis 50-1
Nevada 50-1
UNC 9-2
OSU 8-1
Oregon 30-1
Pittsburgh 15-1
Texas 30-1
Texas A&M 18-1
UCLA 6-1
Wisconsin 10-1
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