Shaquille O’Neal to Walk Dwight Howard Out at Hall of Fame Induction, Ending Years-Long Feud

Howard’s 2025 Hall of Fame induction will feature a symbolic reconciliation as O’Neal agrees to fulfill his request, marking a historic end to their public rivalry.

Dwight Howard has been confirmed as a first-ballot inductee into the 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Howard publicly requested Shaquille O’Neal, alongside Kevin Garnett and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to walk him out at the induction ceremony.
Shaquille O’Neal agreed to Howard’s request during a podcast, describing Howard as 'my guy' and signaling the end of their longstanding feud.
The feud, which began in 2008 over Howard’s adoption of the 'Superman' persona, persisted through public criticisms and social media exchanges for nearly two decades.
This reconciliation is seen as a significant moment in basketball history, underscoring the role of public recognition and evolving narratives in reshaping personal legacies.