Shaq went to the heat and won the nba championship. As of now, there isnt one, but it seems like the perfect stomping ground for a documentary like that. At the start of the 0304 season, kobe openly questioned shaqs leadership and commitment to the team in an interview with. The two are named allstar game comvps, and bryant ultimately gives the trophy to oneals son. Tmz released a video of shaq freestyle rapping about kobe. Kobe, the ringtone last week, a viral video insult surfaced that reignited the supposedly settled feud between nba stars shaquille oneal and kobe bryant. Heres what shaq has to say about his supposed feud with lakers teammate bryant. Shaq introduced bryant on the podcast as the greatest laker. In a lengthy discussion on oneals the big podcast with shaq, both men expressed regret at the way their bickering often spilled into public view. With that in mind, here are 15 things you didnt know about kobe bryant and shaquille oneals relationship. It reached a breaking point in 2004, when bryant threatened to sign with the clippers before shaq was. Kobe about his future and fight with shaq, after a long lockout for 1999 season.
Robert horry said kobe told teammates when shaq was injured in 0203 season that hed give his teammates adidas gear if he kept getting ball. The starstudded feud born out of the lakers dynasty finally had some resolution at the 2009 allstar game. Nba minorleague program expected to be based in kobe. The hatchet has long been buried between shaquille oneal and kobe bryant theyve palled around and dapped each. Shaqs mom ends feud with mcgee, whose mom calls it. The best moments from shaquille oneals compelling interview with kobe bryant. Kobe and shaq reunite as enemies for nba 2k launch cnet. Shaq and kobe finally squashed their feud at the 2009 all. Kyrie irving talked to kobe bryant about avoiding a shaq. Kobe, shaq, and the making of a lakers dynasty kaye, elizabeth on. This is the clear takeaway from the jovial conversation between the two former teammates. Jul 12, 2017 shaq forgives kobe bryant for ratting on him legend in an interview with the daily beast, the big aristotle discussed his halcyon days with the orlando magic, kobes retirement, and why steel. Shaq kobe feud shaq explains what really happenedalso,barkley talks about 1993 finals vs. Examples include kobe and shaq as well harden and howard.
Kobe appears on shaqs podcast, both express regret over feud. Phil jackson stepped in and told kobe to shut up and stop being selfish. Things got so bad, shaq once wanted to murder kobe. Kobe appears on shaqs podcast, both express regret over feud kobe bryant will be on the next episode of the big podcast with shaq. Kobe told shaq to retire in the summer of 2002, right after shaq got the finals mvp. Kobe says youthful stupidity led to him battling shaq through the press. How long will it take before a shaqkobe 30 for 30 happens. Kobe was fairly detached from his teammates while shaq did not work as hard as kobe would have liked the famous injured on company time, heal on company time. With the lakers coming off three consecutive championships. Shaquille o neals son says he may train with kobe bryant. Shaquille oneal and kobe bryant clear the air about their work beef the two former teammates and rivals talked about what went into the feud.
Aug 27, 2015 kobe bryant says he was an idiot during feud with shaquille oneal. Kobe s selfishness cost the lakers the championship in 2003. Shaq and kobe should be remembered for the duo that brought the. Shaqs biography dishes on kobe feud, lebron james cbs news. So im on edge because i dont have a new deal, and kobe is. Javale mcgee has been a frequent target for shaquille oneals. They were one of the most dominant duos weve ever seen on a basketball court and we havent really seen. These lessons should be a warning for any church, business, nonprofit, or athletic organization.
Kobe bryant and shaq discuss what they might want to take back over the years. Kyrie irving talked to kobe bryant about avoiding a shaqlike feud with lebron james lebron james, right, and kyrie irving celebrate a sweep of the pacers in april. Why didnt kobe bryant and shaq oneil like each other. I was just reading about the shaqkobe feud and was curious if a 30 for 30 was made about it. Shaqs mom halts his feud with javale mcgee, whose mom calls. Timetoasts free timeline maker lets you create timelines online. In a lengthy discussion on oneals the big podcast with shaq, both men expressed regret at the. They have tried to do it in china and twice that basketball league had to push back its timeline. Aug 31, 2015 kobe, shaq bury hatchet over legendary feud. There was a time kobe bryant wouldve loathed calling shaquille oneal his big brother and heaping praise on the center. Kobe ate humble crow and agreed to be the player and allow jackson to be the coach. Kobes selfishness cost the lakers the championship in 2003. You know, the one that resulted in shaq getting shipped to miami for lamar odom and a bag.
Kobe bryant says he was an idiot during feud with shaquille. Kobe became more selfish and stopped passing altogether. Nov 01, 2011 shaq adds fuel to kobe feud in uncut book. When shaq left the lakers in 2004, he said that kobe. Both mothers went indepth with the undefeated about the feud between shaq and javale.
Tearful shaq mourns kobe bryant and the things you cant get back. Jun 01, 2017 kyrie irving talked to kobe bryant about avoiding a shaq like feud with lebron james lebron james, right, and kyrie irving celebrate a sweep of the pacers in april. The birth of shaguille oneal on march 6th 1972 shaquille rashaun oneal was born. Kobe bryant and shaquille oneal might have the most infamous beef in nba history. Kobe bryant and shaquille oneal left us with one of the biggest what if questions in sports history because of their differences, but what led to.
So im on edge because i dont have a new deal, and kobe is on edge because he might be going to jail, so were. Shaq, kobe reveal source of past beef at allstar weekend shaquille oneal, left, and kobe bryant chat at the unveiling of a statue of oneal in front of staples center, friday, march 24, 2017, in. People want to make this complicated, but its more simple than people want to admit. The full timeline of kobe bryant and shaquille oneals beef duration.
I dont think that they envisioned this program until they were like. Kobe bryant played his final nba game four years ago on april, 2016. Phil left the lakers after that and they floundered with just kobe. The shaqjavale mcgee feud went nuclear overnight fox sports. Shaq won mvp in 2000 with the help from kobe bryant. Shaq forgives kobe bryant for ratting on him legend in an interview with the daily beast, the big aristotle discussed his halcyon days with. Jun 17, 2010 kobe didnt understand shaq and his arrogance and inability to play the triangle offense phil jackson wanted ruined the team in the championship.
Why is there such a big rivalry between shaq and kobe. Heres a look back at the timeline of some of the more notable moments in the kobe shaq feud, as we have the chance to finally lay it to rest tonight at staples. Shaq and kobe, seven years removed from their 3peat in l. You cant answer that without mentioning the particulars of the shaq kobe feud. Shaqkobe feudshaq explains what really happenedalso. Kobe leads the lakers to their first championship postshaq, and oneal supports bryant on his twitter account. But according to a new bleacher report story, malone and payton got an upclose look at the volatile kobeshaq feud before the season ever tipped, and some of it sounds worse than the public ever. Aug 31, 2015 kobe and shaq dont actually hate each other. Kobe bryant and shaquille oneal have long been over their infamous beef, but in players only.
Shaquille oneal gives his alltime nba top five, and its got a couple surprises. I was an idiot when i was a kid share this article share tweet. Kyrie irving talked to kobe bryant about avoiding a shaqlike. A new ad for nba 2k 2018 legends edition features the former teammates and apparent nofriends hamming it up as best they can. Shaq, kobe reveal source of past beef at allstar weekend. Kobe and shaq had qualms about eachothers work habits and personalities. Its important to keep in mind that kobe and shaq were never good friends as kobe was always kind of loner that many of the lakers players didnt like. The top teammate feuds in nba history clutchpoints. The full timeline of kobe bryant and shaquille oneals beef. Heres a look back at the timeline of some of the more notable moments in the kobeshaq feud, as we have the chance to finally lay it to rest tonight at staples. Kobe bryant, shaquille oneal dish about old lakers feud. When kobe joined the lakers, he had had a string of early playoff exits, and was facing the prospect of never winning a ring. It was a highly charged era in lakers history, when oneal and bryant would occasionally feud with one another as they pushed the team to great.
The following are 29 leadership lessons from the shaquille oneal kobe bryan feud. Shaqs mom halts his feud with javale mcgee, whose mom calls it cyberbullying share this. A complete timeline of the shaquille oneal, kobe bryant feud. But according to a new bleacher report story, malone and payton got an upclose look at the volatile kobe shaq feud before the season ever tipped, and some of it sounds worse than the public ever. Shaquille oneal recalls moment he realised he messed up lakers dynasty shaquille oneal has opened up in a oneonone interview with kobe bryant on the moment he realised he may.
A timeline created with timetoasts interactive timeline maker. Kobe bryant says he was an idiot during feud with shaquille oneal. Feb 11, 2016 the starstudded feud born out of the lakers dynasty finally had some resolution at the 2009 allstar game. Kobe bryant is one of the most popular players in nba history, but its. Bryant, shaq are teammates once again at the allstar game. Kobe, shaq, and the making of a lakers dynasty kaye. Shaq joked that kobe couldnt win without him and told him to tell me how my ass tastes. Shaquille oneals son may train with kobe bryant video. Shaqs middle name actually means little warrior in arabic. Kobe bryant and shaquille oneal were never exactly friends, but the turning point in their relationship has been reported to be when the pair publicly disagreed over how oneal handled a toe injury heading into the 200203 season. Kobe, shaq say they have no beef then shaq takes a shot at dwight.
Kobe didnt understand shaq and his arrogance and inability to play the triangle offense phil jackson wanted ruined the team in the championship. Shaq and kobe appear to have buried the hatchet after years of bickering on and off the court during their time with the lakers. Feb 17, 2018 kobe bryant and shaquille oneal might have the most infamous beef in nba history. Shaquille oneal apologizes to kobe bryant for feud during. Kobe bryant congratulates big brother shaq on hall of.
Shaq, kobe greet each other with hand shakes, hugs before jan. The two were able to win three consecutive nba championships 2000, 2001, 2002 and make an nba finals appearance in 2004. The best moments from shaqs interview with kobe bryant. Both kobe and shaq will almost certainly be firstballot hall of famers, but only one of them will have a statue built outside. The shaqkobe feud was the conflict between national basketball association nba players shaquille oneal and kobe bryant, who played together on the. Shaq and kobe patched up their differences after they both retired, and they. Shaquille oneals son, shareef, says he has plans to train with kobe bryant. The 4 best moments from kobe bryant and shaquille oneals. Jun 24, 2008 kobe told shaq to retire in the summer of 2002, right after shaq got the finals mvp. Nov 02, 2011 heres what shaq has to say about his supposed feud with lakers teammate bryant.