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Shaquille O’Neal Publicly Gives Dwight Howard His Flowers as Rift Ends at Hall of Fame

Howard cast their long-running feud as a sibling rivalry during his enshrinement, signaling a reset built on private conversations before the ceremony.

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1/6/25

Overview

  • Arriving at the Hall of Fame, O’Neal wore a floral blazer and said it symbolized giving Howard his flowers, praising the inductee and his family.
  • O’Neal framed past criticism as a motivational leadership style with no hard feelings, saying making Howard angry often elevated his play.
  • Howard was officially enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, capping a resume that includes three Defensive Player of the Year awards and a 2020 title.
  • In his remarks, Howard told O’Neal they were brothers in the basketball fraternity and described their clashes as simple sibling rivalries.
  • Earlier reporting indicated Howard invited O’Neal to participate in his induction, leading to a conversation that helped clear the air before the ceremony.