Being Shaq's biggest fan since he entered the league in 1992, gives me the right to say all of this, and even if it doesn't, I could care less.

Dear Shaq,

I just saw that your fat ass has cost you to miss the first playoff game against the Knicks. To be honest, the Celtics don't really need you for this series. But, you need to get your fat ass in shape because the Celtics will need you EVERY OTHER STEP OF THE WAY. I can't believe its come down to this, but the Celtics went all in with you leading the way by trading Perkins for Green. Do you want to restore your legacy as the MDE (most-dominant-ever coined by that Phil Jackson guy after your 99-00 MVP season), or do you want fans to remember you for your massive ego that caused discourse in Orlando, Los Angeles, Miami, and Phoenix? Well I can't really blame you with Orlando since they had their minds set on Penny, so I'll let you off the hook on that one. I don't need to mention LA as Kobe is king and everyone has forgotten about you. The referees handed the Championship to you in 06 as the refs personal vendetta against Mark Cuban were blatantly proven as Wade carried the team at the free throw line. By the time you got to Phoenix, no one was expecting you to lead this team to a championship, but the Suns blew up their team for you and have really never been the same. Cleveland was more Lebron's fault than yours. At any rate, Shaq, the point is that the Celtics need you and if you can't deliver the championship to Boston, than your legacy will remain tarnished. As your biggest fan, I truly hope we can go out on a good note.

Get healthy and ready Shaq.