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Dwight Howard Upset With Shaquille O’Neal For Constantly Hating On Him: “Why Is He Hating On Me? He Should Be Happy That Somebody Is Trying To Follow In His Footsteps.”

Dwight Howard is not happy about the constant hate he has been receiving from Shaquille O'Neal.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Oct 7, 2022
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Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard have been at odds for years. Ever since Howard was drafted No. 1 by the Orlando Magic, 12 years after they had drafted Shaq in the same position, the relationship between the two of the best Orlando big men has been sour.

Howard has finally gone in-depth about his relationship with Shaq and how he doesn’t understand the dislike the 4-time champion has for him on All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. Shaq recently said Dwight is not a Hall of Fame-level player.

“I was thinking he wanna fight or something because every time it was something on TV or somebody would say something. ‘No, I don’t think so’. ‘The Lakers got 5 Hall of Famers’ ‘no, no, no, no, only four, he’s not one, don’t put him in there, no, don’t do that, no.'”

“I never had no issues with Shaq. I never wanted to be like Shaq, but I enjoy watching Shaq do what he do. I think he’s the most dominant player to ever play. There’s no player who dominated like Shaq… I’m like, why is he hating on me? He should be happy that somebody is trying to follow in his footsteps.”

“I reached out to try to work out with him, do business, whatever it may be because I ain’t got no bad blood with Shaq, but it just seemed like it’s always something between me and him. Even now, the stuff I was just saying about the Hall of Fame s**t, that happened this season. ‘I can’t watch the Lakers’, I bet he watch Laker games this year cause I ain’t on the team.”

The feud between Dwight and Shaq runs deep and has existed for years now. It is sad to see two prime big men of their generations not get along, especially considering the parallels between Dwight and Shaq’s careers. 


The Similarities Between Dwight Howard And Shaquille O’Neal

Before Howard unexpectedly fell down the NBA ranks after making a few questionable team decisions, he was on track to be the defining center of his generation. He and Shaq had identical paths at the start of their career with respect to being drafted by Orlando, leading the team to an NBA Finals, and then leaving them to team up with Kobe Bryant on the Lakers.

They both used the Superman moniker, they both were bad at free throws, and they both were dominant inside presences that have rarely been replicated. Howard made his name as a standout defender, while Shaq was an offensive monster. After Howard’s run with the Lakers failed, he started bouncing around the league.

Shaq won 4 championships but at least Howard got to add 1 in 2020 as a crucial rotational piece for the Lakers. Dwight’s career didn’t reach the highs that Shaq’s did, but he was a major threat in the NBA during his prime. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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