Shaquille O'Neal assured Celtics coach Doc Rivers prior to his signing that he'd be fine with a possible bench role.

"I'm going to do whatever they ask me to do," O'Neal said when he signed.

Rivers said in a radio interview with ESPN 950 in Washington that the legendary center plans to be flexible.

"Absolutely coach," O'Neal told Rivers when asked if he'd be OK with a reserve role.

O'Neal went on to agree that he'd even be fine with playing just 10-15 minutes per game.