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“From Rivals to Allies: Shaquille O’Neal’s Surprising Show of Support for Dwight Howard at Hall of Fame Induction”

"From Rivals to Allies: Shaquille O'Neal's Surprising Show of Support for Dwight Howard at Hall of Fame Induction"

In a surprising turn of events, the long-standing rivalry between basketball titans Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard seems to be on the mend. Once characterized by jabs exchanged both on and off the court, this feud now appears to be yielding to a relationship built on mutual respect. Their journey from bitter competition to reconciliation is marked by a recent request from Howard, who expressed a desire for O’Neal and other legends of the game to stand by him during his upcoming induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. This pivotal moment showcases not only Howard’s acknowledgment of O’Neal’s influence but also the capacity for personal growth and mending wounds within the world of professional sports. Join me as we delve into the details of their remarkable evolution from foes to friends, and reflect on what this development means for the NBA community. LEARN MORE

But now all seems well between the two former foes, with Howard on Thursday expressing gratitude toward O’Neal on X while also adding two other Hall of Famers — Dennis Rodman and Hakeem Olajuwon — to his list of players he wants to walk him onstage.

“So once [Howard] understood that — I think he understood ‘cause he was like, ‘Man, you never called me.’ I was like, ‘Why would I call you? If I was your teammate, all the stuff I said on TV, that’s exactly what I would say to you in your face.’ So my favorite moment with Kobe — I have so many, but I loved just pissing him off so he’d just go crazy.””As a leader, sometimes you have to push your guys. Sometimes they like it, sometimes they don’t. But I know what it takes and I know what I needed. I needed another absolute dog with me. So every time I pissed Kobe off, you guys know and you guys seen the product.Advertisement

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AdvertisementBut last week, when Howard was revealed as a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2025, the former Orlando Magic and three-time NBA defensive player of the year posted on X that he wanted O’Neal and fellow Hall of Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Kevin Garnett to take part in his induction in September.

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