Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade received some wholesome wishes ahead of his Hall of Fame induction. One that stood out, though, was from the people’s favorite, Shaquille O’Neal. From winning a championship together to becoming a part of the elite HOF club, Shaq and Wade have come a long way. However, you might be surprised to know that 4x champion Shaq was one of the biggest hindrances in Wade’s path to winning rings and entering the Hall of Fame.?

In addition, this was revealed by another Hall of Famer who played a huge role in Wade’s career. Helping ‘The Flash‘ win his very first ring, this 9x All-Star cleared this hindrance early in Wade’s career. Let’s take a look at how Shaq was a big problem for Wade.?

How Shaquille O’Neal was a problem for Dwyane Wade?

Dwyane Wade’s 2006 run for the title stands as one of the most iconic for the Miami Heat. Alongside Shaquille O’Neal and Gary Payton, Wade put on a show in the postseason to win the Finals MVP. However, if Payton was not on the team, things would have been a lot different.

‘The Glove’ not only made a change on the court but also elevated the team in ’06 from behind. When Shaq initially joined the Heat, the big question was,?‘Who will lead the team? Wade or Shaq?’

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The Big Diesel in a new video released by the Miami Heat boasted, “I knew it[HOF] was coming before anybody else.” However, when he arrived in Miami, the 2000 MVP wanted to be the face of the team.

As one of the best centers in the league, it’s all fair that Shaq wanted more attention on the offense. Nonetheless, as Payton revealed, a young Wade was giving his opponents?“the blues”.

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Payton must be the only player in NBA history to have the privilege of convincing Shaq. The Big Diesel was indeed the primary focus on offense, but Payton smartly took the “big brother” role.

Explaining the importance of why the offense must be run through Wade, it’s safe to say Payton brought success to the team. Only after Shaq agreed to this sacrifice, the Miami Heat won their first-ever championship in 2006.

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Things would have been a lot different had Payton not been on the team. Regardless of having two of the best offensive players in the league, the Heat could have failed if not for The Glove‘s presence.?