Yes Kobe needed Shaq to win the playoffs but Kobe was a better player than Shaq. Like Lebron needed Kyrie. Kobe needed Shaq to win the title but Kobe was the better player than Shaq because of more rings, been on more all NBA teams and was a better defender. read more
The "Shaq–Kobe feud" (or "Kobe–Shaq feud") was the conflict between National Basketball Association (NBA) players Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, who played together on the Los Angeles Lakers team from 1996 to 2004. read more
Kobe Bryant vs. Shaquille O’Neal. Even more than a decade later, the topic of who was more valuable to the Lakers dynasty during the 2000s is still one that has merit for discussion. read more