Miami Heat’s iconic figure and current president, Pat Riley, recently provided insight into the monumental decision to acquire Shaquille O’Neal from the Los Angeles Lakers in 2005.
In a heartfelt conversation with Heat legend Dwyane Wade on the iHeartPodcasts series “The Why with Dwyane Wade,” a co-production of iHeartPodcasts and Wade’s 59th & Prairie Entertainment, Riley, a nine-time NBA champion, disclosed the intricate details of the trade that reshaped the Heat’s trajectory.
Reflecting on O’Neal’s availability, Riley emphasized the belief in Shaq’s enduring prowess, stating, “When Shaq came on the market, I said, he’s got at least three more years.
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