Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard have been locked in a cold war of words for nearly two decades, and based on recent events, it’s showing no signs of ending anytime soon. The latest chapter?

For years, Dwight Howard and Shaquille O'Neal have traded verbal jabs at each other. Now and then, one of these elite big men surprises hoops fans by saying something complimentary to the other.

Dwight Howard ... Shaq, he's dunking on everybody, breaking rims, so I just believe you're gonna have the best dunkers you gotta have these guys in it. Now you want to talk about dunk contest ...

Dwight Howard ... Shaq, he’s dunking on everybody, breaking rims, so I just believe you’re gonna have the best dunkers you gotta have these guys in it. Now you want to talk about dunk ...

Dwight Howard goes in March 24 in a closed ceremony. He also will be honored that night during a game against the Lakers.

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