
Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant playoff stats
Shaquille O’Neal | Per Game | Kobe Bryant |
119 | Games played | 119 |
27.7 | Points | 22.6 |
13.4 | Rebounds | 4.8 |
3.0 | Assists | 4.4 |
0.5 | Steals | 1.4 |
2.5 | Blocks | 0.7 |
2.9 | Turnovers | 2.7 |
41.0 | Minutes | 38.3 |
55.6 | Field goal % | 43.4 |
0.0 | 3-point % | 32.3 |
52.1 | Free throw % | 79.2 |
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum playoff stats
Jaylen Brown | Per Game | Jayson Tatum |
24.6 | Points | 24.9 |
6.0 | Rebounds | 10.3 |
2.9 | Assists | 6.3 |
1.3 | Steals | 1.0 |
0.7 | Blocks | 0.7 |
2.8 | Turnovers | 2.7 |
37.1 | Minutes | 40.9 |
54.3 | Field goal % | 42.6 |
35.6 | 3-point % | 28.9 |
63.6 | Free throw % | 83.9 |
Did Shaquille O’Neal play for the Celtics?
Yes, Shaquille O’Neal did indeed play for the Celtics, spending his final season in the league in Beantown. As a 38-year-old in his 18th NBA season, O’Neal managed to be fairly effective despite the limitations of age and injuries. He played 37 games for the franchise, averaging 9.2 points and 4.8 rebounds in just 20.3 minutes per game.
O’Neal’s veteran presence and experience provided a boost to the Celtics, even though his time on the court was limited. His contributions went beyond the stat sheet, as he brought a wealth of knowledge and championship experience to a team with aspirations of adding another title to its storied history.