PHOENIX, Arizona (AFP) — Phoenix's giant centre Shaquille O'Neal is expected to play his first game with the Suns against his former Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
The Suns host the Lakers at US Airways Center arena against Los Angeles -- a team O'Neal led to three straight National Basketball Association championships.
"I just want to go out, have fun, get used to the guys and just win, " said the 14-time all-star after Tuesday's practice. "I'm not looking to put up historic numbers. Whatever these guys ask of me, that's what I'm going to do."
Coming off a hip injury that's sidelined him since January 21, O'Neal is expected to play limited minutes in his debut.
Head Coach Mike D'Antoni says his newest player will have an impact.
"There will be bumps in the road," D'Antoni said. "Steve Nash will have to learn to play with him and vice versa.
"We have 29 games to get it straight. It's not the Shaq show. This is still the Phoenix Suns, and finding that balance is the key."
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