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Several NBA legends will virtually attend Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat.

Per TMZ Sports, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dwyane Wade will be among the virtual fans.

O’Neal played for both franchises, winning four titles (three with the Lakers, one with the Heat). Abdul-Jabbar claimed five NBA championships and is considered one of the best players in Lakers history.

At the same time, Wade is the best friend of LeBron James and an icon for the Heat, having led the team to three titles (2006, 2012, 2013).

Other NBA legends that are expected to watch Game 1 of the NBA Finals as virtual fans are James Worthy, Isiah Thomas, Bill Walton, Julius Erving, Robert Parish, Clyde Drexler, Dirk Nowitzki and Manu Ginobili.

Game 1 of the NBA Finals is on Wednesday.