Shaq–Kobe feud (English Wikipedia)

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Lazenby 2006, p.324 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
O'Neal, Shaquille; MacMullan, Jackie (2011). Shaq Uncut: My Story. Grand Central Publishing. pp. 123–124. ISBN 978-1-4555-0441-1.
Lazenby 2006, p.325 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.328 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.332 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, pp.336–7 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.335 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.337 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, pp.339–342 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, pp.345–7 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.349 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, pp.350–1 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.351 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.361 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, pp.363–6 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.366 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.378 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.380 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.379 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, pp.378, 380 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.387–8 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.389–91 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, pp.378–9 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.383 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, pp.379–80 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, pp.398–9 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.398 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.399 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.401 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.402 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, pp.402–3 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.404 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.407 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.410 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.417–8 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.422 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, pp.421, 423 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p. 426 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, pp.425–6 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.428 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.423 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, pp.429–30 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
Lazenby 2006, p.434 Lazenby, Roland (2006). The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It. New York City: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-143034-0. Retrieved April 18, 2011.

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May, Peter (October 28, 2003). "Lakers are a lock – for turmoil". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 20, 2011.
May, Peter (March 27, 2008). "O'Neal casts his MVP vote – and it's a big no". Boston Globe. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
Washburn, Gary (September 19, 2010). "Grousbeck's faith goes right down to the core". The Boston Globe. Retrieved October 14, 2010. "The minute I heard Kobe [Bryant] say he had one more ring than Shaq, I said to Danny, 'Let's go get Shaq', and it happened", said Grousbeck.

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Green Jr, Ron (March 5, 2010). "Kobe Bryant was once a Charlotte Hornet, for 13 days". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved July 17, 2010. West knew no NBA team had drafted a backcourt player straight out of high school ... ^{[permanent dead link]}

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Armour, Terrence E. (June 14, 1999). "Jackson Set To Sign 4-year Lakers Contract". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 28, 2010. There also was a growing rift between O'Neal and Bryant, and it carried over into the playoffs.

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Guerra, Joey (April 18, 2006). "If the previous three didn't scare you off, this one's great". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on April 22, 2010.

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"Dreadful drought: Blazers' dry spell allows Lakers to take Game 7". CNNSI.com. Associated Press. June 5, 2000. Retrieved August 25, 2010. Before Sunday, the biggest comeback in a Game 7 was a mere six points.
Taylor, Phil (April 24, 2000). "Boy II Man: Erstwhile teen hot dog Kobe Bryant has grown into a consummate team player, which is a big reason the Lakers are huge favorites to win the NBA title". SI.com. CNN. Retrieved August 19, 2010. Kobe didn't have a selfish agenda; he just felt that the way he had been playing was the best way he could contribute.
"Excerpt: Bryant's trial, attitude took toll on Jackson, Lakers". SI.com. CNN. October 12, 2004. Retrieved August 2, 2010. I'm not going to take any s--- from Shaq[uille O'Neal] this year", Kobe blurted out. "If he starts saying things in the press, I'll fire back. I'm not afraid to go up against him. I've had it.
Heisler, Mark (November 21, 2008). "Inside the Kobe–Shaq feud". SI.com. CNN. Retrieved July 17, 2010.

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"Kobe Bryant charged with sexual assault". CNN. July 18, 2003.

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"Celtics win Finals rematch despite Kobe Bryant's 41 points". ESPN. Los Angeles. Associated Press. January 31, 2011. Archived from the original on July 13, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
Holmes, Baxter (April 11, 2016). "The last true days of Kobe Bryant". ESPN. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
"Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna die in helicopter crash". January 26, 2020.

findarticles.com

"Bryant says it's business as usual". Deseret News. Associated Press. October 30, 2003. Retrieved August 10, 2010. This was the first overt sign of hostility between them since midway through the 2000–01 season
"Shaq–Kobe feud leads to team meeting". Deseret News. Associated Press. October 29, 2003. Retrieved August 10, 2010. At practice Monday, Jackson ordered the team not to discuss the dust-up with reporters. He fined Bryant for defying that order by talking to ESPN later that day.

ghostarchive.org

Shaquille O'Neal. Shaq's rap "Kobe, Tell me how my ass tastes". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.
"Shaq's Statue Unveiled Outside Of Staples Center (Includes Shaq's Speech!)". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.

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Stein, Marc (October 26, 2003). "Shaq calls Lakers 'my team'". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 11, 2010. O'Neal said at the time that "the full team is here", leading some to speculate that he preferred to play this season without the distractions attached to Bryant's court case.
Bryant, Kobe (October 28, 2003). "Kobe critical of Shaq's leadership" (Interview). Interviewed by Jim Gray. ESPN. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
Friend, Tom (June 21, 2004). "Shaq knew he'd be shown the door". ESPN The Magazine. Retrieved July 28, 2010. And the reason is, he'd promised Malone and Payton back in November he'd stay off Kobe's case.
"Payton, Malone set the tone in Kobe's absence". ESPN.com. October 28, 2003. Retrieved July 19, 2010. Bryant sat alongside O'Neal for the start of the fourth quarter and stayed on the bench for the rest of the game.
"Kobe sends game to OT, wins it in 2OT". ESPN.com. April 14, 2004. Retrieved August 24, 2010. They showed it Wednesday night in the regular-season finale when Kobe Bryant's 3-pointer at the end of double overtime gave the Lakers a 105–104 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, and, more importantly, the Pacific Division title.
"Shaq raps on New York stage, takes shots at Kobe". ESPN. June 24, 2008. Archived from the original on January 4, 2010.
"Bryant asks for trade, then backtracks slightly". ESPN.com. July 31, 2007. Retrieved July 19, 2010. ...as a Lakers insider notes, it was Bryant's insistence on getting away from Shaquille O'Neal that got them in this mess.
"Shaq takes a freestyle swipe at Kobe". ESPN. Associated Press. June 23, 2008. Retrieved July 28, 2010. I was freestyling. That's all. It was all done in fun. Nothing serious whatsoever", O'Neal told ESPN.com Monday. "That is what MC's do. They freestyle when called upon. I'm totally cool with Kobe. No issue at all.
Adande, J.A. (November 21, 2008). "Shaq and Kobe: All Grown-Up". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 28, 2010. Jackson was in the midst of answering a stream of Shaq-related questions in his pregame media session when O'Neal himself emerged from the Suns' practice court, stepped through the reporters and gave Jackson a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
"Shaq: 'I always did love Kobe'". ESPN.com. January 31, 2009. Retrieved July 28, 2010. Shaquille O'Neal, the newly minted All-Star for the Western Conference, has claimed Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson as new allies, saying the longtime rivalry between himself and the Lakers forward was simply a marketing gimmick.
Simmons, Bill (August 20, 2010). "A few theories to chew on". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 24, 2010. My theory: I think Kobe's postgame routine got back to Shaq. I think it pissed him off. I think it got his competitive juices flowing for the first time in years. I think he realized Boston was his best chance to tie Kobe at five.
MacMullan, Jackie (September 27, 2010). "Shaq ready to leave mark in Boston". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 14, 2010. But I don't compete with little guards. I don't compete with little guys who run around dominating the ball, throwing up 30 shots a night – like D-Wade, Kobe.
"Shaquille O'Neal announces retirement". ESPN. June 1, 2011. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
Adande, J. A. (June 3, 2011). "Shaquille always did things his own way". ESPN. Retrieved June 4, 2011.

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Kamenetzky, Andy; Kamenetzky, Brian (May 27, 2010). "Top 10 Lakers playoffs moments: Kobe-to-Shaq cements Game 7 comeback against Portland". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 25, 2010. Kobe drives the lane as Shaq drifts towards the basket while signaling for a lob. The alley oop goes up. O'Neal stuffs it down one-handed, then races upcourt, mouth agape, two index fingers out in salute of everyone in his sight line.
"Kobe Bryant vs. Shaquille O'Neal: Where Amazingly Sad Happens". ESPN.com. May 27, 2010. Retrieved August 25, 2010. O'Neal throws it down and the camera follows him as he heads down the court yelling in celebration, totally blowing right past Kobe, who has his hand out to high-five Shaq. Kobe half-heartedly grabs at O'Neal's forearm as he passes; Shaq doesn't even notice.
"Shaquille O'Neal joins Turner Sports". ESPN. July 14, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
Kamenetzky, Andrew (February 7, 2012). "Kobe Bryant dishes on Shaquille O'Neal". ESPN. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
McMenamin, Dave (February 13, 2013). "Kobe Bryant: Things better with Shaq". ESPN. Archived from the original on February 15, 2013.
"Kobe Bryant's final game: A flurry of jump shots and glory". ESPN. April 14, 2016.

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"Lou Williams-led 76ers spoil Kobe Bryant's milestone night". ESPN. February 6, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2012.

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"Kobe Bryant Tells How Fist Fight Gained Shaq's Respect". Hypebeast (company). August 29, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2023.

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Heisler, Mark (May 11, 2011). "Phil Jackson's tenure produced the most success and fun we've ever seen". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on May 17, 2011.
Brown, Tim (August 14, 2002). "O'Neal Surgery Is Likely". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on December 9, 2013.
Plaschke, Bill (January 25, 2006). "There's Still a Lot of 8-Hate". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016.
Heisler, Mark (February 18, 2006). "Finalists Named for Hall of Fame". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on December 10, 2015.
Harvey, Steve (October 16, 2007). "Dana Point authorities answer 'wild' cries for help". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016.
Abrams, Jonathan (June 24, 2008). "Kobe gets rapped by Shaq". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 19, 2010. Here's another snippet of what he said Sunday, in which he suggests Bryant's comments were a factor in O'Neal's separating from his wife, Shaunie.
Abrams, Jonathan (June 29, 2008). "Bryant won't discuss O'Neal". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 28, 2010. "I didn't take it any kind of way whatsoever", Bryant said Saturday, before declining to take any more questions on the topic.
Rohlin, Melissa (April 3, 2013). "Shaquille O'Neal says he never had 'real dislike' for Kobe Bryant". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on June 9, 2013.
Plaschke, Bill (April 2, 2013). "If only Shaq, Kobe said it in public". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on June 4, 2013.

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Wharton, David (March 3, 2013). "Lakers owner Jerry Buss brought 'Showtime' success to L.A." Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014.
Heisler, Mark (June 18, 2010). "Kobe Bryant comes clean about the pressure". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
"Sorry, folks. Shaq and Kobe aren't feuding again". Los Angeles Times. August 28, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
Turner, Broderick (January 28, 2020). "A tearful Shaquille O'Neal on Kobe Bryant's death: 'I've lost a little brother". L.A. Times. Retrieved November 11, 2023.

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Olivarez-Giles, Nathan (June 1, 2011). "Shaq announces NBA retirement on Twitter, using Tout iPhone app". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on June 3, 2011.

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Ventre, Mark (September 30, 2004). "Shaq Should Shut His Big Mouth". NBCSports.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Before the 2002–03 season, he waited until right before the season to get surgery on his toe. Later, he explained: "I got hurt on company time, so I'll rehab on company time."
"Jackson Not Returning; Shaq Requested Trade". nbcsports.com. MSNBC. June 20, 2004. Archived from the original on August 18, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2011.
"Kobe denies getting Jackson, Shaq ousted". nbcsports.com. MSNBC. July 16, 2004. Archived from the original on November 25, 2009. Retrieved August 24, 2010. The decision came a day after the Lakers traded fellow superstar Shaquille O'Neal to the Miami Heat. Now, it will be Bryant — along with incoming coach Rudy Tomjanovich and Heat imports Lamar Odom, Caron Butler and Brian Grant — who will lead them into the future.
"Shaq angrily denies paying sex hush money". MSNBC.com. September 30, 2004. Archived from the original on June 25, 2010. Retrieved July 18, 2010. ... he should have done what Shaq does ... that Shaq would pay his women not to say anything ...

mtv.com

Reid, Shaheem (June 24, 2008). "Snoop Dogg, Nas, Cory Gunz See Nothing Wrong With Shaquille O'Neal's Anti-Kobe Freestyle". MTV.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2008. Retrieved July 28, 2010. Both of them is rappers; they tried rapping before. They know ain't no rules when it comes to rapping. Shaq has all access and the right to do and say what he wants to say in fun, in the spirit of rap

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"History of the Lakers". NBA.com. Retrieved July 17, 2010. The arrival of Shaquille O'Neal necessitated the trading of longtime center Vlade Divac, and the trading or renouncement of several other veterans
"Kobe Seals Sweet 16". NBA.com. May 19, 2001. Retrieved July 19, 2010. ... I told Kobe that he was my idol ... I'm serious. He's playing phenomenal. I think he's the best player in the league, by far.
"Lakers Sign Free Agents Gary Payton and Karl Malone". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 16, 2003. Retrieved April 20, 2011.
"Karl Malone Bio". nba.com. Retrieved August 24, 2010. Due to a knee injury and subsequent surgery he missed 40 games but did return near season's end only to re-injure his knee in the 2004 NBA Finals against the Detroit Pistons
"Lakers Acquire Odom, Butler, Grant and a Future First Rounder for Shaq". nba.com. July 14, 2004. Retrieved August 24, 2010. The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Lamar Odom, forward Caron Butler, forward Brian Grant and a future first round draft pick from the Miami Heat in exchange for center Shaquille O'Neal, it was announced today.
Wurst, Matthew D. (February 19, 2006). "55 Things About the 55th All-Star Game". NBA.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2010. Retrieved July 28, 2010. What happened after Shaq and Kobe got entangled in the lane during the first quarter? Nothing but laughter all around.
Garcia, Art (February 16, 2009). "Shaq, Kobe lead freestyling West All-Stars past East". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Archived from the original on March 18, 2009. Retrieved June 15, 2009.

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Helin, Kurt (April 2, 2013). "Kobe Bryant likes to remind Shaq who has more rings". NBCSports.com. Archived from the original on June 6, 2013.

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"Shaq holds firm in his demand". The Albany Herald. June 27, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 2011.

nytimes.com

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