Shaquille O’Neal vs. Kobe Bryant (Basketball)
This rivalry goes back to the days, when they both were teammates in the Lakers. While Shaquille was the marquee, Kobe was an upcoming player. The pair battled for the alpha position within the team, which led to Shaquille’s trade to the Heat. Shaquille went on to win a title for Miami, meanwhile even writing a rap song against Kobe. But, Kobe had the last laugh, as he went on to win two more titles.
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This rivalry goes back to the days, when they both were teammates in the Lakers. While Shaquille was the marquee, Kobe was an upcoming player. The pair battled for the alpha position within the team, which led to Shaquille’s trade to the Heat. Shaquille went on to win a title for Miami, meanwhile even writing a rap song against Kobe. But, Kobe had the last laugh, as he went on to win two more titles.