# Shaq Changed Practice to Win Championship

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Podcast: [Miami Heat News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/miami-heat-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7554106)
Published: 2026-06-12T18:33:33+00:00
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Shaq pulled off a legendary move that changed the Miami Heat’s entire season: he convinced coach Pat Riley to push back morning practices from 9:30 AM to noon, so players like Wade and Mourning could recover from late-night antics. Despite the wild lifestyle — including Antoine Walker admitting he’d never played like that before — the team still went 52-30, crushed Detroit in the ECF, and pulled off a stunning comeback from 2-0 down in the Finals against Dallas, thanks to Wade’s MVP-level performance. It’s a wild story of how chaos can fuel greatness — and how Shaq’s leadership, even in his own way, helped build a championship. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2bd3f7df9e6d49bf

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