体坛英语新闻：O'Neal signs for the Boston Celtics

BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhuanet) --Shaquille O'Neal has been introduced as the newest member of the Boston Celtics with a 2-year contract, which he will make around 2.75 million US dollars.

O'Neal says he still wants another champion title and that's why he chooses Celtics.

"You know I realize I only have 730 days left in this game and I just wanted to be with a group of guys that like to win and has the championship and the playoff experience and I think I'll be a good fit here", said O’Neal.

Weighing in at 345 pounds (156 kilograms), O'Neal averaged 12 points and 6.7 rebounds last season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He will be Boston's backup centre behind Kevin Garnett.