US EditionShaquille O'Neal calls 2006 Miami Heat title his favorite, as team celebrates 20th anniversary
The Miami Heat honored their 2006 NBA championship team with a two-day event featuring a gala and halftime ceremony celebrating the team’s legacy and culture.
- On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, the Miami Heat celebrated the 2006 championship with a halftime ceremony featuring most of the title team in Miami's home game.
- Faced with pressure after the 2004 summer trade, Shaquille O'Neal said the 2006 NBA championship was his favorite because they were not supposed to win.
- At halftime, O'Neal presented toy Bentleys to Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem, fulfilling a 20-year bet after the Heat's 2006 title, despite the toys.
- In the matchup, Atlanta's win 127-115 overshadowed Miami's halftime honors during the Tuesday game.
- Ownership and 2006 executives, including Micky Arison, Nick Arison, and Andy Elisburg, remain in Miami, which Spoelstra said sets the Heat apart and helps the franchise's legacy, 2006 team included in the celebration.
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Heat celebrate '06 title team, Shaq's 'favorite'
The Heat brought back their 2006 title team for a 20th anniversary celebration, with a gala Monday followed by an on-court event Tuesday night. Most of the team was in attendance, including Shaquille O'Neal, who called the group his favorite.
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) season continues today. Today, during the halftime break between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks, the Heat players were honored for winning their first championship in 2006. The Flames, which included NBA powerhouse center Shaquille O'Neal, finished second in the division with a 52-30 record. The Miami Heat, led by D. Wade, defeated the Chicago Bulls, New Jersey Nets, and Detroit Pistons in the cham…
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