Shaquille O’ Neal and the late NBA star Kobe Bryant shared an infamous beef. However, Shaq and Kobe famously reconciled their dispute later on in their lives. They both donned the Los Angeles Lakers jersey together for eight years. It was a partnership that resulted in three titles out of four trips to the NBA Finals. Shaq eventually decided to part ways with Lakers.
Recently, Shaq took to his Instagram account and posted a throwback picture with his son, Shareef O’ Neal and Kobe. He also wished his son on his birthday.
Happy Birthday Reef Boogie @shareefoneal I love you
Shaquille O’Neal was recently asked about what he might have been if he had Kobe Bryant’s work ethic, and he had a simple but smart response to the question during an interview.
Kobe Bryant’s tragic demise took a toll on Shaquille O’Neal and he still admittedly struggles with it. While Kobe’s passing changed some things, they spoke about one another candidly a fair few times in interviews. It’s no secret that Kobe Bryant thought Shaquille O’Neal should have been working harder. Kobe’s work ethic inspired a whole generation of stars but Shaq operated differently. And when he was asked about what Shaq could have been with his work ethic, the Mamba didn’t hold back.
