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Tyrese Haliburton: I had a whole lot of conversations with (LeBron James), (Dwyane) Wade and (Carmelo Anthony) on the market. These guys all performed within the 2004 Olympics and didn’t actually get to play a ton or as a lot as they wished to. They sort of obtained a bit style of being benched. So, I believe it’s all part of it. I’m not greater than anybody group, and I’m not too proud to test my ego on the door for an even bigger aim. We received a gold medal, and I get to inform my youngsters that I used to be part of one of many best groups ever assembled. -via New York Occasions / October 9, 2024
Shaq and Wade led the Warmth to an NBA title towards Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks in 2006. O’Neal just lately joined The OGs podcast with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, revealing his dialog with Wade about his falling out with Bryant in LA. “Very first thing I did once I got here to Miami, I stated, ‘Look, you heard a whole lot of s*** about me. That ain’t going to occur with me and also you. That is your [team]. I’m a make it easier to; I’m a graduate, and I don’t need them to name this no Shaq vs D-Wade,” O’Neal stated. “It’s your s*** already. I got here right here due to you as a result of I want a m*********** such as you to assist me get yet another.’ So, me and him by no means had an issue.” -via Clutch Factors / September 18, 2024
Shaquille O’Neal: “Once I first obtained to Miami, I stated to D-Wade, ‘You heard a whole lot of stuff about me, however that’s not going to occur right here. That is your group. I’m right here that can assist you get a championship.’ I didn’t need the identical points I had with Kobe. I advised Wade, ‘I got here right here due to you, and I want your assist to get yet another ring.’ We by no means had an issue. After we went down 0-2 within the Finals, we jumped on him. We stated, ‘No, don’t search for us. You go to work.’ And he did. He took over the subsequent 4 video games and led us to the championship. That’s the distinction between Wade and others. He had it from the start, and I revered him for it.” -via YouTube / September 17, 2024
