Robert Horry Explained How Shaquille O'Neal Reacted To Kobe Bryant Developing Into A Star: "I Need This Dude To Get What I Want"
Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant formed a legendary duo in the NBA, winning three championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite Shaq being the superstar, Kobe showed signs of becoming one too. Shaq recognized this and allowed Kobe to take over at times during games.
The two had their disagreements, but they still won the threepeat together. Shaq and Kobe's relationship improved later in life, and Shaq honors his former teammate's memory. Jerry West believed that Shaq and Kobe would win many championships together, and Kobe was loved by fans from day one as a Laker.