As Dwight Howard’s Desperation Sees New Light, Shaquille O’Neal Adds Fuel to the Fire With Gentle Reminder

Fans have been following the NBA free agency news since Dwight Howard‘s name was floated in the mix. After his NBA comeback plans took a hit, fans and NBA stars alike reacted. A newly enshrined Hall-of-Famer has been in Howard’s corner for a while. He’s serving as the basis for Shaquille O’Neal to push his return campaign.

Say what you want about Shaq’s beef with Howard. Big Diesel is showing Superman-grade nobility to hype the NBA veteran. His former teammate agrees too.

Shaquille O’Neal uses Dwyane Wade to make a point

After much anticipation, fans were left disappointed when the Golden State Warriors decided to not sign Dwight Howard. While his next move is anticipated, Howard’s supporters have been reacting everywhere. Shaquille O’Neal did so by reminding Instagram users of his co-Superman’s legacy. Hope is not lost yet. Shaq is furthering the agenda of bringing Howard back to the league.

He’s been sharing updates regarding Howard on his Instagram Stories including this recent clip of Dwyane Wade.

The clip is from Wade’s appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast.

The duo were discussing the snub of Howard from the NBA 75th anniversary team in 2022. “I know a lot of people have a lot of things to say about Dwight Howard as his personality or whatever people like to take a shot at. But when it comes to that man’s actual work, the body of work… It’s undeniable.”

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With Sharpe agreeing vehemently, Wade would say, “He took that team to the Finals. You can pick a lot of guys to be on this team, it’s all subjective. But when you’re talking about this generation, these last 25 years, how many names can you think of where Dwight Howard’s name is not in there?”

Both the Miami Heat teammates made it to the team. O’Neal even got emotional standing among the greats. But several NBA veterans on and off the team were surprised Howard didn’t make it. This clip has since resurfaced in the discussion since the Warriors deal didn’t pan out.

Shaquille O’Neal’s new stance on D12

Until very recently, Shaq and Howard didn’t see eye to eye. A

part from clashing over who owns the Superman image, they have traded jabs on each other’s careers too. When Howard was playing in the Taiwanese league, O’Neal didn’t hold back the taunts. He once hinted that Howard was not Hall of Fame material.

Something shifted when the possibility of Howard returning to the NBA surfaced. Big Diesel shared highlights and updates from Howard’s training. He even threw Steel Man’s name in the Team USA hat. Now fans are speculating the possibility of Howard reuniting with Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Shaq probably has his fingers crossed a new deal works out.

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