During his Hall of Fame celebration, Dwyane Wade reportedly had a tense moment with former teammate Antoine Walker over Walker’s perceived lack of support against Paul Pierce.

The rift between Pierce and Wade appears to have originated from Pierce’s remarks in 2019 claiming he had a more successful NBA career than Wade.

Former Phoenix Suns assistant director of basketball operations, Amin Elhassan, disclosed earlier this year that numerous NBA players privately share Pierce’s sentiment but are hesitant to express it publicly.

Both Walker and Wade shared the court for the Miami Heat for two seasons, from 2005 to 2007. In their first season together, Walker played a crucial role in the Heat’s championship win in 2006, averaging over 11 points per game throughout the playoff series. In the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Walker put up solid numbers, averaging 13.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.

Despite his successful stint with the Heat, Walker had a longer tenure with the Boston Celtics, where he played for eight seasons compared to the two seasons with Miami. He and Pierce, during their time with the Celtics, made a deep playoff run but fell short of clinching the title.

With his unique connections to both Pierce and Wade, Walker could potentially play a pivotal role in resolving the conflict between two influential figures in the basketball world.