"Shark" crowns Superman! O Neal confirms to be the Howard Hall of Fame Recommender

Nasmith Basketball Hall of Fame official social media announced that legendary center Shaquille O'Neal will attend the 2025 Hall of Fame induction ceremony as the referee of Dwight Howard.

This arrangement responds to Howard's previous invitation to O'Neal. O'Neal responded readily at the time: "It's great, I will do it, I will go." The collaboration between the two super centers not only symbolizes the inheritance of the NBA spirit, but also adds a special touch to Howard's career.

Howard was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2025, and he deserves it. He has a brilliant career record - 8 All-Stars, 8 NBA All-Squad, 3 Defensive Player of the Year, and as a key member in the 2019-20 season, he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA championship. In addition, he also won the gold medal for the US men's basketball team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Although Howard and O'Neal had a lot of "interactions" and even joked on and off the court, O'Neal's pleasure in accepting the role of the referee undoubtedly reflects his respect and recognition of Howard's achievements. One is a historical center with amazing dominance, and the other is the peak "Superman" who defines the era's defense. The two of them will surely become the most watched scene at the ceremony next year.

This center relay that transcends the era is not only the highlight of Howard's career, but also awakens a basketball memory full of power, passion and confrontation for countless fans.