Shaq Offers Dwight Howard Some Rare Compliments After Hot Lakers Start

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Shaq and Dwight continue to make amends.

Ever since Dwight Howard burst into the league in the mid to late 2000s, Shaq has been roasting him and giving him a bit of a hard time. Howard was touted as the next great center and that he would eventually overtake Shaq as one of the greats. With that being said, Howard hasn't come close to attaining that mantle although he has shown flashes of brilliance here and there. After his first stint with the Lakers, Howard was roasted by Shaq but now that he's back with the Lakers, Diesel is taking a different approach.

After a 5-1 start, Howard has been praised for his efforts and has been exactly what the Lakers needed. During a recent interview, Howard talked about who is all-time Lakers starting five was and in the video, he included Shaq. The Lakers legend saw this and offered some rare praise for his former nemesis.

"Thanks Superman @dwighthoward you playing great keep it up bro proud of you," Shaq said.

It remains to be seen whether or not Howard can keep up his play but so far, so good. The Lakers are on a five-game winning streak and look like a team that is poised to win a championship this season, as long as the chips continue to stack for them.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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