Kobe Says Shaq Was ‘Lazy’ & Shaq Says Kobe Ought to’ve Handed

Kobe and Shaq are at it once more. The ex-Lakers teammates obtained right into a “confrontation” earlier this week relating to work ethic and want to win championships. 

The Lakers gained three consecutive championships between 2000-02 with the 2 alpha males main the best way. The championship group finally broke up attributable to infighting, and wrestling for management of the group between the 2 superstars. 

Talking at a conference in Las Vegas this week, Kobe was requested about Shaq and introduced up the “Huge Aristotle’s” work ethic. Kobe stated if Shaq had his form of work ethic, Kobe may’ve had 12 rings throughout his NBA profession.

“He’d be the best of all time. He’d be the primary to let you know that. This man was a power like I’ve by no means seen. It was loopy. Usually, guys at that dimension are a bit timid they usually do not need to be massive. This dude didn’t care. He was imply, he was nasty. He was aggressive. He was vindictive. I want he was within the health club. I might’ve had f—–g 12 rings.”

It is a acquainted chorus from Kobe and is on the core of the 2 legends’ beef. 

Kobe has laser like focus and as a participant was consumed with being the best. His work ethic spawned #MambaMentality and the “in any respect prices” power he attacked all the pieces. Kobe has all the time felt that Shaq didn’t match his focus and want. 

Shaq obtained wind of Kobe’s feedback and responded on Instagram:

“U woulda had twelve if u handed the ball extra particularly within the finals in opposition to the pistons #information,” O’Neal acknowledged. “You aren’t getting statues by not working arduous.”

No matter who stated what and who was proper or fallacious on the time. Kobe and Shaq have been one of many best duos in NBA historical past. They gained championships for the league’s most storied franchise and that can by no means be taken away. 

The 2 legends took to Twitter and stated, what beef? Shaq then turned their collective ire in direction of one other Lakers participant.