Shaquille O’Neal calls 2006 Miami Heat title his favorite, as team celebrates 20th anniversary
February 3, 2026
Shaquille O’Neal says his favorite NBA championship is the one he won with the Miami Heat in 2006. The team celebrated their 20th anniversary this week with events on Monday and Tuesday. O’Neal explains that the pressure to win without Kobe Bryant made this title special. The Heat were seen as underdogs that season, and O’Neal recalls the team as a group of “misfits” who found a way to succeed. Dwyane Wade also calls it his favorite title, as it was his first major win. The celebration included most of the 2006 team and highlighted the lasting impact of that championship.