He took part in his first Suns practice Monday, and first practice anywhere in almost a month. And while Shaquille O’Neal said he was happy with the progress of his injured hip, his conditioning may keep him on the sidelines until the team returns from the All-Star break next week.
“It was terrible. I’m not going to sit here and tell you otherwise,” said O’Neal, who hasn’t played since Jan. 21 and hadn’t been on a practice floor until Sunday.
“I haven’t done anything in a month, but I’m in pretty good shape. It’ll probably take me a few more days … the good thing about these guys here is they tell me when I’m comfortable, when I’m at 100 percent, I can join them.”
The final decision is still pending, but O’Neal has all but ruled out Wednesday’s game against Golden State in Oakland, Calif.. And any appearance in Thursday’s home game against Dallas — Phoenix’s last before taking a six-day break that includes All-Star weekend — would likely be a cameo.
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