Shaquille O'Neal thinks there's hope for the Boston Celtics, but not the 76ers or Clippers
Shaquille O'Neal expressed optimism for the Boston Celtics while being less hopeful about the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers. He discussed the short-term prospects of these teams after their early postseason exits. O'Neal believes Celtics fans should remain positive, contrasting with the expectations for fans of the other two teams.
- ▪Shaquille O'Neal thinks the Boston Celtics have hope for the future.
- ▪He believes the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers should temper their expectations.
- ▪All three teams ended their seasons early in the postseason.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 17:03:08 +0000 |
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