NBA fans are on edge about 8x All-Star Dwight Howard’s potential return to the league through the Golden State Warriors. Even NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal is heavily invested in these rumors surrounding his Superman nemesis. While the 4x NBA champion is anticipating Howard’s addition to the Golden State roster, a 33-year-old Warriors star was not happy the news got out at all.

After a season in Taiwan, Dwight Howard is gearing up for a return to the NBA. According to reports, he’s in talks with the Warriors and has already joined them for workouts. The decision isn’t final yet, but fans have their fingers crossed.

Shaquille O’Neal is observing Dwight Howard’s return

Someone who may be looking forward to it is Shaquille O’Neal. Sure they clash over many things, including who owns the Superman image better, but Shaq has no problem admitting Howard’s a talented player.

He shared a little snippet of the news on his Instagram Stories that raised fans’ expectations. As per this post, Howard completed a workout with Draymond Green & Co. on Thursday. He has wrapped a two-day interview process with the Warriors and a decision could be made soon.

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Anticipation has been high since news surfaced that Howard was hanging out with Green and Chris Paul outside the talks. There’s an opening in the roster that fans believe Howard?is the perfect fit for.

Big Diesel?might be speaking on behalf of fans too. He previously shared glimpses of Howard’s training ahead of his workout with the Warriors. He even seems to believe Howard is Team USA material. While he’s adding to the buzz around Howard, the 8x All-Star’s potential teammate has an issue with it.

Draymond Green disappointed with the lack of privacy

Fans and NBA media have been digging into every tidbit of news since news of Howard’s potential talks with the Warriors broke. The news O’Neal shared was part of a larger story, raising expectations.

Green quoted the same piece of news and called out the reporter on X with an added layer of frustration. “One day, one day, everything won?t leak. One day. Good for you btw Jason. But one day, EVERYTHING won?t leak. I have a dream,”?Green tweeted. Howard followed that with a clip of him playing football with CP3 and Dray on Instagram.

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As much as Green wished they could focus on the team instead of the noise outside,?NBA on TNT?host, Shaquille O’Neal is tracking the news on Howard. We’re looking forward to Shaq’s reaction if Dwight Howard cements an NBA deal.