Jermaine O'Neal says retirement planned next year

Posted on | Friday, September 16, 2011 | No Comments

By Matt Moore

Jermaine O'Neal really thought he had it. By signing with the Celtics, he thought for sure this would net him a title. And for most of the season, right up until the last quarter, really, it looked like the Celtics were the best team in basketball. But it didn't work out, and O'Neal's season didn't go well either, as he was constantly sidelined with injuries. He'll be 33 next month, and the time has come for him to look at his future. CSNNewEngland.com's Sherrod Blakely spoke with O'Neal in Vegas at the Impact Training Series, and the veteran big man says 2012 will be his last season. He'll retire in 2012, regardless of whether there's a season or not. "I'm going into my 16th year, so I know my time is near," O'Neal said. "I know someday the ball is going to go flat; you have to plan for life after basketball and that's what I have been doing." via J. O'Neal talks retirement after 2011-12 season.

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