The Shaq–Kobe feud was the conflict between National Basketball Association (NBA) players Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, who played together for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996–2004. O'Neal and Bryant won three consecutive NBA championships ( 2000 , 2001 , 2002 ), and made an additional NBA Finals appearance in 2004 .

Jun 10, 2020 · Here’s a look back at the timeline of some of the more notable moments in the Shaq-Kobe feud, and how the two made amends before Kobe Bryant’s devastating passing. 1996: Shaquille and...

Nov 22, 2022 · Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant engaged in one of the NBA’s most infamous feuds during the course of their time together as teammates on the Lakers.

Oct 7, 2022 · Despite winning 3 championship rings with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant felt O'Neal was unserious and didn't want to be the best player he could be, while the latter felt Kobe's ego was detrimental to their relationship.

Nov 21, 2022 · Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant waged one of the most famous feuds in NBA history for years, only for the former Los Angeles Lakers to slowly make up — and then Bryant to die in a helicopter crash in 2020. Even though their relationship improved before Bryant’s death, O’Neal has huge regrets.

Jan 1, 2025 · Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant revealed the most explosive moment between him and Shaquille O’Neal that almost ended in a physical altercation. Bryant admits that he and Shaq almost came to blows at one occasion.

Nov 2, 2022 · The tension between Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant started their first season on the Los Angeles Lakers together. O’Neal signed in free agency leaving the Orlando Magic during the same summer that Bryant was acquired on draft night out of high school.

Oct 16, 2024 · Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant didn't always get along when they played together for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the charismatic big man was able to see the funny side when his younger...

May 30, 2024 · Shaquille O'Neal clarified that he and former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant never had a feud... at least he wouldn't call it that.

Nov 22, 2022 · Kobe Bryant passed away in a helicopter crash almost three years ago. Known for his winning mentality and clutch plays, Kobe is also remembered for his dominant time with the Los Angeles Lakers when he was on top of the NBA world in a duo with Shaquille O'Neal.