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Shaquille O'Neal admits 2001 Lakers benefited from Kobe Bryant's injury: "The best thing that happened to us"
One of the most talked-about moments in the feud between Shaquille O'Neal and the late Kobe Bryant occurred in October 2004.
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Watch how Shaquille O’Neal pushed Kobe Bryant to greatness—by making him mad
Shaquille O’Neal motivated Kobe Bryant by intentionally making him angry, knowing it would fuel Kobe's competitive fire and ...
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What It Was Like Playing with Jordan, Kobe, and Shaq
John Salley shared what made Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O’Neal so different—and so legendary. Having played ...
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"I'm surprised he doesn't do this more often" - Phil Jackson's reaction after Shaquille O'Neal almost knocked out Brad Miller
One person who was hardly surprised at the uncontrollable rage of the 7-foot-1 center was his coach at the time, Phil Jackson ...
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“Walked With Them to the Limo”: Kobe Bryant Loved Shaquille O’Neal Before Power Struggle
Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's beef was the real deal, but it wasn't always that way. The pair loved each other early on.
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When Shaq admitted Kobe was the best player in the world after winning Game 2 of the 2001 WCF: "It is good to play with the best player in the world on your team"
Shaquille O’Neal heaped praise on Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant after leading the team to an 88-81 win over the Spurs in Game 2 ...
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Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant Had Unique Strategy During NBA Finals Dominance
Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant had a strategy when they led the Los Angeles Lakers to three straight NBA titles in the early 2000s. O'Neal explained during a recent appearance on his podcast.
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"Shaq grabs it next and starts going in on me" - Elton Brand on Shaquille O'Neal dissing him in a freestyle rap cypher
Elton Brand reveals how Shaq dissed him during a surprise freestyle session with NBA players, taking shots at his Clippers ...
Shaquille O'Neal Makes Exciting Announcement on Wednesday
Shaquille O'Neal is widely regarded as one of the greatest big men to ever pick up a basketball. The Hall of Famer has also ...
Shaquille O'Neal Makes Kobe Bryant Admission
On The Big Podcast, hosted by Shaq and Adam Lefkoe, O’Neal spoke about his relationship with Bryant and offered an admission ...