Shaq and Dwight reunite: Hall of Fame collaboration

Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard have been long-time rivals. It began because of an unfair comparison.

Howard was drafted to the Orlando Magic just like Shaq. They were both big and strong centers who dunked the ball with authority. What took their comparison to the next level was the fact they both were nicknamed Superman.

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Because of this, it seemed farfetched when Howard went on social media, asking Shaq, along with Kevin Garnett and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to present him at the Hall of Fame.

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No one believed Shaq would agree to present Howard at the Hall of Fame, but it appears the two have reconciled. During an episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, the Big Diesel ended their feud and confirmed he’ll walk Howard out at his Hall of Fame ceremony.

“That’s awesome. I’ll do it,” O’Neal said. “I’ll be there. That’s my guy.”

(Starts 34:35)

It would be great to see Shaq put his differences aside and present Howard at the Hall of Fame. Hopefully, Shaq sticks to his word and this isn’t yet another prank by the most dominant player in NBA history.

About the Author Published Apr 11, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1