The monsters are in tears! Inducted into the Hall of Fame, O Neal supports him rarely, and the grudges are finally resolved

Recently, in an interview, former NBA super center Dwight Howard talked about his feelings about being officially inducted into the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He said emotionally: "It feels like entering heaven."

What is even more surprising is that Shaquille O'Neal, who had a long-term disagreement with him, has confirmed that he will serve as his referee and promised to give a "wonderful" speech!

Howard couldn't hide his excitement in the interview: "The moment I received the invitation notice, I was overwhelmed by a joy I had never experienced before. This feeling was like stepping into heaven, and my basketball career was forever engraved. "

The 39-year-old veteran admitted that he had been questioned for his role change in the later stages of his career, but the recognition of the Hall of Fame finally made him feel relieved: "No matter what others say, it doesn't matter now. I have reached the peak of the sport. "

The most dramatic thing is that Howard took the initiative to invite O'Neal as one of the referees, and this former "nemesis" accepted it happily! O'Neal said in the podcast: "I will serve as Dwight's referee. He is my brother. He deserves this honor."

This statement completely resolved the conflict between the two for many years. After the 2008 slam dunk contest, O'Neal publicly mocked Howard many times, and even called him a "passenger" when he won the 2020 championship. Now, the Sharks' transformation has made fans say "Live for a long time".

Howard's career is brilliant: 8 All-Stars, 5 rebounding kings, 2 blocking kings

3 consecutive DPOY (2009-2011), the only

14,627 rebounds (10th in history), 2,228 blocks (13th in history)

In 2009, he led the team to the finals and won the championship with the Lakers in 2020, although he was displaced in his later career due to his personality and injuries, and was even labeled as a "collar workplace cancer", the selection of the Hall of Fame proves his historical status.

When Howard stepped onto the Hall of Fame stage, he will become another center forward representative known for his defensive dominance after Olajuwon and O'Neal. According to statistics, since 1990, only 12 inside players have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Howard's joining is not only a recognition of his personal career, but also a tribute to the value of traditional centers.