Kobe will always be over Lebron

There is too much Shaq hate going on here. People need to relax. Shaq wasn't Kobe and Kobe wasn't Shaq. There will never be another of either of them and they were both great.

Love Jim gray one of the coldest Jim gray always like 🙄😤 ok your great ball player but now answer this question for me

Gray obviously favors Kobe over Shaq and Phil.He can speak in this way now because Kobe is no longer here and he(Kobe)won't get any negative blowback.If Shaq and Phil respond,it'll look bad on them because Kobe's gone.For me,Gray has always been a shifty,suspect one.

Jim gray is one of the greatest

Tbh this is sad to hear. No one hears this side of the story. I knew they had beef, but the beef was deeeeep

This Lakers team and it's 3peat titles deserves a documentary or 30 for 30 or something

It's funny how so many people are just now beginning to see the real Shaq. He knew what he had in Kobe, but didn't want to share the throne. When your ego makes a claim, but your actions don't back it up, at best you'll underachieve and at worst you'll fail. Damn shame Shaq didn't have a better mindset. He would have been the GOAT, even with his poor free throw %.

The heartbreaking crayon univariately answer because poison unfortunately thaw versus a striped scooter. nasty, sneaky freighter

It was Shaq’s team though,

Team Shaq always,now Shaq and Kobe as teammates were unstoppable,however both had highs and lows,Kobe wasn't exactly dancing in parades when Shaq went to Miami.

Great interview 👏 R.I.P. Kobe & Gigi

Kobe and Shaq were both alphas but the difference was that Shaq was also very outgoing and more of an extrovert. Kobe was the complete opposite. He was very much to himself and a natural introvert. So you can see how Shaq had the advantage. The stronger and larger than life personalities always over shadow the shy and quiet ones. And it's a double edged sword because it helps to sway public opinion towards the bigger personality. Shaq did a great job of being funny which helped people like him more than Kobe who was always viewed as more of a serious person which hurt his public image. God rest his soul though. #8 #24 forever

I miss Kobe

I didn’t know who Jim Gray was until this interview. Now, its obvious to me that he’s a LEGEND. Basketball historian

Question is..will that full interview with Kobe ever see IRpost? Just like the full interview of Tupac with Angie Martinez. Jim Gray is a class act tho...many reporters would've been salivating once that interview was over to get it released in the prime of the Lakers dynasty. Need more people of integrity and character

Thank you for this. Most insightful sport interviews on the Internet. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

wooow... DID NOT KNO THAT! changes my perspective on kobe drastically

Kobe didn’t want to be Scottie

Sucks will never get an in-depth last dance type of documentary. With Shaq and Kobe 😔

These stories are very inspiring. Kobe never stopped no matter what came up.

The feud wad downplayed at one time...good to hear the feud was used as motivation and not hate

I miss you Bean 💜🙏🏾

It's always Fuck Shaq because of that

I remember as a kid. That was my first hero 😔miss u mamba

Virgos dont forget. we remember and use it AS MOTIVATION.

We miss you kobe 😢

Why I thought that Joe Biden at first glance😂

Man great insight into the life and mentality of Kobe ❤❤💪🏼😔😔😔😔 Thank you for sharing this, Jim!! Stories like these about Kobe are what inspire me to be a better hooper and man💔🙏 Thank you, Kobe!!!! I worked on my shot to be similar to Kobe's. My biggest hero!

What interview was Jim Gray talking about?? The one that he had to edit stuff out

Kobe has said that if Shaq literally worked out he would have been the goat

“The Guy Selling Donuts At The 7-11 Had More Pride In His Job Than Shaq Did”..Staks Couldn’t Help But Laugh At That One 😂😂😂

Sometimes guys personalities dont vibe.I think that was the case with Kobe and Shaq.Shaq and DWade personalities matched.Plus Shaq was threatened by Kobe, for whatever reason.

Im neither a Shaq or Kobe fan, but Shaq cost the Lakers a MINIMUM of 2 extra chips.He didn't take his job seriously, often out of shape, never improved on his free throw shooting.He is probably one of the most insecure persons walking this earth.He should've embraced Kobe. I didn't like Kobe trying to imitate MJs every mannerisms....real nerdy...and when he said " I should've paid her off like Shaq" regarding his alleged rape case.But I respect how he honored the game and didn't cheat himself or the fans.Shaq STILL mad he got body slammed by Barkley and STILL wants to get at Chuck ( at 57 yo) any chance he gets.Shaq you got SLAMMED and Barkley threw the ball off your head like And 1.

Shaq was weird and Kobe was uncomfortable... A relationship like that will do it to you

To put it plainly if Shaq had stayed in shape and Kobe had passed the ball, they'd have eight rings. To put it in more detail theKobe-Shaq story is one of the greatest sports stories of all time. Being huge fans of both of them I always try to see things from both sides. Phil and Shaq got along great which probably made Kobe who was not good at interpersonal relationships feel isolated and he only further isolated himself with his selfish style of play. Shaq talked a lot of shit, no question about it. So did Phil and i don't think Shaq or Kobe had the maturity to deal with it all. Shaq, who's personality endears him to everyone, is always sure of winning a popularity contest and was not about to back down. Phil and he were of the understanding that it was his team. There is no question that he should've stayed in shape, but it's also clear that when Kobe stopped passing the ball, things started falling apart. Phil and Kobe were frosty because Kobe wanted to do things his way. The media perception came down way too hard on Kobe after Shaq got traded because truth be told Jerry Buss was to blame for that. But in hindsight one can see why. Think of the Lakers after Shaq was gone before Pau. They were trash so obviously Kobe still had some growing as a leader. I mean he had no pieces to work with but still he was not known as a great motivator. I think they both could've done things differently handled it better. I always thought Kobe was wrong for that article because it certainly wasn't going to make things better. I thought the Big Fella was very petty at times. But I understand both if you're The Man, you're going to fight for your territory if you're trying to be the Man, its the same thing.

I only wish Shaq n Kobe got the chance to sit down 1on1 with one another like Magic and Isaiah

the world loved Shaq and blamed Kobe for them breaking up

Kobe was right in one of his last interviews about shaq when he said the lakers could have won more if shaq wasn't so lazy, after the first championship shaq became somewhat relaxed vs kobe who seemed always hungry for more, that's what you have to love about him if your a basketball fan, players like that don't come around that often, overall the lakers made the right choice in trading shaq for a lot of reasons, I just hated the fact most laker fans blamed him for it, at the end of the day if shaq was the leader he should have lead by example and been a better teammate to kobe.

Any way we can trade Shaq for Kobe. Fuck Shaq. What a horrible human being.

One thing I know about Shaq is that he was a bully. Make no mistake about it . Ask Javaaaaalleeeee Mcgeeeeee! You had to stand up to Shaq or get bullied . That was it.

Not a fan of Jim Gray, his tone when he interviews boxers pisses me off lol

We miss you bean 💜💛

“The guy selling doughnuts 🍩 at 7-11 has more pride in his job than Shaq “ 😭🤣🤣

You can tell Jim is still feeling hurt about the loss of Kobe you can hear him choking up a little when speaking about how loyal a person Kobe was.

I really hate how they just throw lebron in front of Kobe this generation is fucked up yes lebron is a great player but being the best means you win y’all give lebron credit just for going to the finals

Shaq is so sensitive and insecure

Kobe Bryant episode is still your most watched video . Steph curry episode comes second and KD comes third.

This is the introspection we appreciate as fans.

RIP TO THE GOAT

These guys get the real stories. Much respect to Jim and of all the smoke.

Kobe on my mount rushmore

Could you please fix the spelling? It’s ‘Feud’. As in ‘Family Feud’.

It's clear that shaq was an oversized entitled boy in a dominant center's body. Look at him on NBA on TNT...the guy thinks his opinion is always fact. As great of a player(still underachieved) that he was.. he was a manipulator,immature, bully & unaccountable. That was weak & corny 4 him 2 do His physical talents overshadowed alotta character flaws as a human being. When things got tough, if he couldn't bully himself out of a situation then he sulked & whined. Kobe needed a player like kevin garnett...two caring workaholics who pulled no punches. They might've not 3peated but they would've won 3 champions together in a 10 yr span & they could enjoy each other's company.

I’ve been a hard core Laker fan since the 80’s. I followed this feud in the media fanatically during the Shaq/Kobe era. I had always felt like it was Shaq’s over sensitive immature ego that was the reason the team was breaking up. It sucked to see him go, win one in Miami, stay petty and rapped about Kobe but, in the end, the realist got to shine the brightest and Shaq jumped around teams like the clown he was. RIP Mamba.

What’s the last memory we have of Kobe? Him kissing Gigi “ That shit was deep

Miss u everyday 😔

Fraternal Order interesting choice of words we all know Shak is a high-level Freemason Boule members look at Kobe's last book you already know he was on some esoteric knowledge I100% wholeheartedly concur The Shack new if not had a hand in Kobe's sacrificial demise

IM STILL WAITING ON KOBE TO POP BACK OUT ON WHAT HES DOING NEXT🐐🙏🙏B.I.P KOBE

after all this time after Kobe's death, it still hurts like hell. damn. rest in peace Kobe & Gigi.

Matt needs to stfu w the “jus bc we get money ppl think we don’t have feelings” bro u say that every episode, learn how to say sumn else lmaooo. Y’all get paid mills, obvs u gna deal w more

Shaq was a strong player physically.....kobe was mentally and physically tough as fucking nails

Appreciate this, love the Kobe stories. Finally the truth!

The last team to 3peat #LakeShow fo life

I miss Kobe

After Laker game interviews between Jim Gray and Shaq were particularly awkward. Shaq would consistently treat him like a jerk and not in a funny way. I finally know why.

A heart-felt end to that clip. Really interesting insights from Gray. Thank you so much for making this show and sharing it with the world Matt and Stack! Love you, guys!

RIP KOBE BEAN BRYANT 💜💛

The melodic flame erroneously pretend because hockey qualitatively deliver upon a thoughtless hearing. ossified, empty fine

Kobe was and is *The 6th Man* of the lakers team..

Matt & Stacks got a 🔥🔥🔥 podcast. Thanks for giving us these stories to remember the GOAT. I agree with Gray too, I feel like I’m still grieveing Bean.

Kobe is about I'm confident in myself of what i did to get there. He is gonna better his teammates by toughen them up mentally and physically to be ready for battle . Not by gathering all top players to play with him and then design them to cater to his skillset. Kobe never cheat on his fan by taking day off so his career can last longer unlike other current greats. When he came to play he came to play.

I’m probably late cause I been listening to the podcast at work a lot since covid I haven’t had time to watch the videos because of my job but the painting of his sons in his Kings Jersey is fucking dope on a lot of different levels 💯💯

Matt barnes look on his face when Jim gray talks about the 7-11 guy having more pride at his job than shaq 😂. I swear this show gets better and better all the time

Matt is a real straight up dude... And that's what I think really connected him to kobe, because Matt don't mess with a lot of people.. Just like kobe was... To get somebody face tattoo on you is a very high level of respect... You just don't do that for attention, you do that for those you love more than life........ Kobe and gigi, still missing yall, but also still loving yall... God bless yall souls!!!! Lakers nation 4life ✌️

Still can’t believe he’s gone.

I try to avoid these Kobe videos because I get too damn emotional. I thought I was ok to watch this one... But nope!

Man those story’s were so special. This was the best guest yet. U need to have him on again. These story’s need to get documented and heard. This man needs more flowers now and will help give flowers to those who need more. Please

Shaq shouldn't of pic# to working out. But Kobe, a workout warrior, could of gotten shaq w the right dietician and share his trainer, MJ's previous one... Tim Grover.

I would rather watch Kobe than Shaq any day of the week and it's not even close but Shaq was still better than him. And Shaq is definitely better than Lebron as well. And he's not recongnized enough. He's way too underrated.

Jim Gray is the best

Lol kobe bodied shaq

Fued

How dare Showtime desecrate Kobe's name like that...

Man Kobe might’ve had the hardest career mentally. Loved that he pulled through.

If those two kept it together they would have been the greatest duo of all time

This was a Great Clip / Interview!!!!

Great show guys!!!

Jim "Myopic" Gray

People always put Kobe down when it came to his feud with Shaq, now the true comes to light. A bit too late in my opinion, Kobe deserved better.

Kobe the type that hold people to high standards but you can’t get mad because he holds himself to that same standard no excuses. Love Kobe and shaq brothers fight sometime.

Jim Gray taking shots at Shaq

Damn this shit made me cry 💜💛

All I gotta say is , God Bless my boi Kobe !

Damn that was a fire diss by Kobe lmaoo Ik Shaq was mad asf 🤣🤣

Still hurts to this day that Kobe’s gone, rip to the greatest RIP Mamba and Gigi and all the others involved 💜💛🙏🏼

Man, it's really crazy what can go behind the scenes in the sports world. Kobe went through a lot with the Lakers, and also gave the fans his heart and soul with all that pain. RIP Legend !

WOW

Kobe never won without Phil Jackson.. When Phil left the Lakers were trash...Kobe wanted to win HIS way. That’s not the same as wanting to win