Every basketball fan has their pick on who they think is the GOAT. There are some obvious picks: Michael Jordan and LeBron ...

Despite winning their first championship together, Kobe Bryant was causing problems for Phil Jackson in the following season.

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the biggest brands in the world and a key reason for it is their historic run in the late ...

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant helped the Lakers to three straight NBA titles, but their feud ended up tearing a dynasty ...

Shaquille O’Neal openly expressed his frustration with how frequently Kobe Bryant's name is left out of GOAT conversation.

"Three of his championships, he was a sidekick, and it was like, 'He wasn't a sidekick," Arenas said. "He was 21, 22, and 23—those championships, Shaq was the dominant force.

Lakers stars Kobe Bryant, left, and Shaquille O'Neal hold the championship trophies after winning Game 6 of the 2000 NBA Finals. (Paul Morse / Los Angeles Times) Kobe Bryant’s death on Jan. 26 ...

Shaq wanted Kobe to pass more and Kobe didn’t care what Shaq thought. When your two most dominant players don’t get along, the team becomes dysfunctional.

Lakers stars Kobe Bryant, left, and Shaquille O’Neal show off their 2002 NBA championship rings before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on Oct. 29, 2002.

It's been 11 years since Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal last played together in Lakers uniforms, and there has been plenty of drama since. Despit ...

Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho determine if NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal had a better career than his former teammate Kobe Bryant. Kobe won 5 championships in 20 seasons with the Lakers.

Shaq is the reason Kobe has three rings, he is the reason Dywane Wade and Gary Payton have one, and he could have been the reason LeBron James got his first.