The team ultimately moves Shaq to Miami, and after flirting with the Clippers, Bryant signs a long-term extension with the Lakers. Shaq asks what happens to a Corvette Bryant that runs into a brick wall Shaq when discussing the first time Kobe attacks the basket.
Ultimately Miami beats L. Shaq ends up stating publicly he believes Bryant. He also blames Kobe for telling his ex-wife about his extra-marital affairs, blaming Bryant for his divorce. Bryant, Shaq are teammates once again at the All-Star Game. U played great. Enjoy it man enjoy it. Enjoy our content? Join our newsletter to get the latest in sports news delivered straight to your inbox!
Your sports. LA won three straight titles from — After a second-round loss to the Spurs in , the Lakers returned to the Finals in But the star-studded club fell to the Pistons in five games in There were indications the feud was real. Dennis Rodman was briefly a Laker in During the lockout, players would often congregate wherever they could find an open gym, and hold pick-up games to stay in shape and compete.
One day, O'Neal and Bryant -- who were in the early stages of what would become a bitter feud -- ended up at the same gym in Los Angeles, and on opposite teams.
Like many altercations during informal basketball games, the fight between the two Lakers stars started over a dispute about foul calls. It was just another run, until it was no longer just another run.
As he was prone to do in pickup, O'Neal called a series of iffy fouls whenever he missed a shot. A few possessions later, Bryant drove toward the rim, leaned into O'Neal's body, and scooped the ball beneath his raised arm and into the hoop.
It was a pretty move, but nothing otherworldly. It felt edgy. Everything stopped.
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