Recognized as one of the top 50 best players to play the game, Shaquille O'Neal has made his contributions to Basketball and its popularity. However; his ego and mouth may have taken over a little too prematurely.
There are really no secrets about the feud between Shaq and Kobe and it was no surprise to anyone when Shaq left the "Lake show" for Miami. Shaq promised during his time with the Miami Heat he would deliver a Championship. Shaq made good on this promise in 2006 by helping Wade and Peyton to win the title.
Shortly after the win, while at a party, Shaq performed a rap stating things such as:
"I did it all without Kobe!" and "Hey Kobe how does my ass taste?"
While Shaq was delivering these lines Kobe was in discussions with Laker management in a rebuilding status that would eventually pay dividends. "Kobe can not win a championship without me!" was another line Shaq was quoted as saying—words he would come to regret in the years to come.
After winning in Miami, Shaq continued on to Phoenix and it was during this two year run when something seemed to change with the "Diesel." The Suns stats really did not imp ...
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Article written by Brandon Wray
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