Kobe Bryant says he woulda been in Bill Russell territory if Shaquille O’Neal wouldn’t have been such a “lazy ass” during their Lakers days … claiming, “I woulda had f*cking 12 rings!”
Mamba spilled his guts about his relationship with Shaq during an interview earlier this month with Patrick Bet-David at the 10th annual PHP Agency Convention in Las Vegas.
Bryant was asked about how Shaq would have been remembered had he had Kobe’s legendary work ethic … and Kobe’s answer was captivating.
“He’s be the greatest of all time,” Bryant said … “He’d be the first to tell you that!”
“I wish he was in the gym! I would’ve had 12 f*cking rings!”
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Kobe says he’s not saying anything publicly he hasn’t already said to Shaq in private — “Me and Shaq sit down all the time and I say, ‘Dude if your lazy ass was in shape …'”
Kobe also talked about his legendary fistfight with Shaq (when Kobe was 19) and how NOT backing down from O’Neal was a key moment in their relationship.
“He told me that day was a big turning point for him.”
Ya gotta hear the other stories about Shaq and Kobe — from the trash talk to the arguments over passing the ball … it’s pretty hilarious stuff.
Of course, Kobe and Shaq won 3 championships together before parting ways. They had a nasty feud for years but Kobe says they’re all good now and talk all the time.
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