NBA legend, and former teammate of Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal does not plan on watching Bryant’s Hall-of-Fame induction ceremony later this year.

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“I’m actually not going to watch the Hall of Fame ceremony,” O’Neal said on his podcast The Big Podcast with Shaq. “On the scale of sadness from 1 to 10, I’m finally at least at a 2 now. That would bring it back to a 7, 8, 9 and I can’t right now. So I don’t want to see old highlights that I’m already watching now.”

O’Neal won three straight championships partnered with Bryant on the Lakers in the early 2000s. The two together made for one of the best duo’s in NBA history.

“It would be great if his wife gave a speech or his mom or dad give a speech but I’ll see that afterward,” he continued “You know what would be nice? If they had a hologram. A hologram of him sitting next everybody else.”

Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others died tragically in January 2020 during a helicopter crash. Bryant will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, August  29. Other inductees include Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. The ceremony has yet to be canceled for the coronavirus outbreak.

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NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal is looking to sell his jaw-dropping, 5,217 square foot mansion in Bell Canyon, California - and it could be yours for a cool $2.5 million. The Big Real Estate Salesman took to instagram on Thursday night to share a detailed tour of the 5-bedroom, 4.5 bath home in hopes that one of his 15.3 million followers will put in an offer.

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As described in the caption of Shaq's IG video, the sprawling estate is situated on a one-acre lot within a "premier cul-da-sac." Amenities include:

"It’s an open floor plan with a two story foyer leading to a formal living room with vaulted beam ceilings off a formal living room with porcelain flooring and chef’s kitchen. The kitchen has marble countertops, custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The first floor has a family room, dinning room, wine closet, wet bar, media room, laundry room, office and a bedroom. Upstairs has a the master bedroom and three additional bedrooms. The house is walking distance from the community center, state of the art gym and tennis courts. It can be all yours for $2.5M. For SERIOUS buyers please send an email to [email protected] for more information."

Check out the full video below.

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I’M SELLING MY HOME IN BELL CANYON CA. 5 bedroom 4.5 bath 5,217 SQFT (APX) 1 ACRE LOT It’s in a premier cul-da-sac offering privacy. It’s an open floor plan with a two story foyer leading to a formal living room with vaulted beam ceilings off a formal living room with porcelain flooring and chef’s kitchen. The kitchen has marble countertops, custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The first floor has a family room, dinning room, wine closet, wet bar, media room, laundry room, office and a bedroom. Upstairs has a the master bedroom and three additional bedrooms. The house is walking distance from the community center, state of the art gym and tennis courts. It can be all yours for $2.5M. For SERIOUS buyers please send an email to [email protected] for more information.

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A few nice words earned a random stranger a free, expensive laptop, courtesy of Shaquille O’Neal. The world may be mourning the death of basketball icon Kobe Bryant, but his family and close friends are struggling the most. Kobe’s wife, Vanessa Bryant, has shared her grief over losing both her husband and 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and the family members of the seven other fatalities in the helicopter crash are still reeling from the devastating news, as well.

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Former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal has publicly shared his grief, even breaking down in tears on NBA on TNT as he remembered his teammate. “I haven’t felt a pain that sharp in a while,” Shaq said. “Forty-seven-years-old… lost two grandmothers, lost a sarge, lost my sister, and now I lost a little brother.“

On Wednesday (January 29), Shaq was out and about, just doing some shopping at a Best Buy in Georgia when a fan named Patrick Martin approached the basketball legend. Patrick walked up to Shaq and said a few words, but his kindness was something that Shaq Diesel appreciated enough to repay.

Patrick wrote about his random run-in on Facebook and it the story soon went viral. “So me and Mo just went to Best Buy to buy a laptop and we meet Shaq,” he said. “We gave our condolences for his sister and Kobe. We walked off, then Shaq comes to us and says, I like yall, so get the nicest one in here and I’ll pay for it. #RIPAyeshaHarrisonJex #RIPKOBE #MambaMentality.”

The thankful fan also shared photos of himself shaking hands with Shaq along with a snapshot of his new computer. Check it out below.

With the world still reeling from the sudden deaths of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others, many have begun reflecting on their favorite Mamba memories. Though many stemmed from his dominance on the court, some looked to Kobe’s short-lived but nevertheless badass stint as a rapper. As covered in our extensive “Rap Or Go To The League” editorial, exploring the history of ballers-turned-emcees, during the early nineties Kobe “was in the studio for hours at a time, writing and rewriting songs with tireless perfectionism.” While he never quite found the hip-hop success seen by his fellow Laker Shaquille O’Neal, it’s clear that Kobe possessed a solid ear for constructing flow. 

In honor of Kobe’s memory, it seems fitting to share a homage from his time chasing hip-hop ambitions. In 1998, Kobe linked up with Shaquille O’Neal for a guest verse on Respect, Shaq’s fourth studio album. Over an old-school beat from Clark Kent, Kobe kicks things off with some intellectual multisyllabic bars; his flow and subject matter is reminiscent of Canibus, particularly in the opening lines. “I reach destinations with split-second acceleration, it caps enough time to witness your bone evaporation,” raps The Mamba. “I kidnap planes for atmospherical advantage, my lyrical damage the rise for mental mechanics.”

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As art imitates life, Kobe’s dexterity is contrasted by Shaq Diesel’s sturdy flow. Evocative of the Notorious B.I.G, it’s almost surreal to revisit Shaq’s admittedly solid hip-hop career. Yet it’s Kobe’s verse that ultimately left the biggest impression. Even on collaborator Sonja Blade, who spoke about “3X’s Dope” during a Grantland interview. “When he laid that down, the whole studio erupted because it was like, ‘This guy is not playing.’ This was not A-B-C stuff,” she reflected. “You know what’s funny? He sounds dope,” she says afterward. “Compared to the rappers today, he’s dope. He sounds like an underground backpack rapper.”

Granted, Kobe would ultimately forsake his hip-hop dreams before anything substantial could manifest. But it’s still nice to remember another side of the legendary NBA superstar. Rest in peace Kobe Bryant — revisit some of his bars below. 

TNT's Inside The NBA crew gathered inside Staples Center on Tuesday night for an emotional, cathartic, discussion regarding the tragic death of Los Angeles Laker legend Kobe Bryant. During the hour-long pre-game special, NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal delivered a tear-jerking tribute to his "little brother," as he spoke candidly about his relationship with Bryant and how he has been dealing with the loss.

Following his raw display of emotion, Shaq led a roaring "KOBE" chant with all of the fans who had gathered outside Staples Center to pay tribute to the Black Mamba. Check out the footage in the video clip embedded below.

The world lost one of its greatest and most accomplished athletes in Kobe Bryant who tragically passed away alongside his daughter Gianna Maria Onoren in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, Sunday morning (Jan. 26). The 41-year-old is one of the most decorated NBA players of all-time earning a total of five NBA Championships, two Olympic Gold medals, eighteen NBA All-Star honors, and one Most Valuable Player Award. However, while his accomplishments might be revered by the general public and basketball enthusiasts, the people that were closest to him are immeasurably more grief-stricken by his tragic death. Especially, his longtime teammate, friend, and brother, Shaquille O’Neal. 

Shaq took to his Instagram account this afternoon to post a picture of the two during their early days in purple and gold and briefly expressed his feelings about the loss of former Laker-teammate, Kobe Bryant, in a caption stating:

“There are no words to express the pain I’m going through now with this tragic and sad moment of losing my niece Gigi & my friend, my brother, my partner in winning championships, my dude and my homie. I love you and you will be missed. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW!”

While the NBA community and others mourn the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and all of those aboard the helicopter that crashed, the Bryant family is without its leader and Shaq is without his brother. One half of basketball’s greatest one-two punch combo is no longer with us in the physical form but his accolades, drive, and aura will forever live on in the city of Los Angeles and every time anyone decides to pick up a basketball. 

Check out Shaq’s heartbreaking post in memoriam his brother, Kobe Bryant, below. 

Following news that a “Year Of The Rat” rendition of Shaquille O’Neal’s classic Shaqnosis sneaker will be released next week, Reebok decided to give fans of the silhouette even more of a treat by officially dropping the OG colorway.

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Coming in its original Black & White colorway, this revamped edition of the Shaqnosis is pretty much identical to the design that sneaker designer Jonathan Morris cooked up for sneakerheads 25 years ago. The Hexalite material found in the forefoot syncs up with the Ultra Hexalite material in the heel to give you ultimate cushioning for all occasions, whether you’re driving down the court or driving to a club that’s lax with their dress code. Either way, getting your retro basketball sneaker steez up and running should be no issue if you plan on adding this grail to your collection. Just make sure you balance out the hypnotizing structure on the upper with a solid color in your ‘fit — chill with the polka dot prints!

Shop the Reebok Shaqnosis in OG Black & White right now for $140 USD at select retailers and online. Take a look at a few more pictures of the spiraling silhouette from different angles below:

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If you’re ever in trouble and Shaquille O’Neal just happens to be in the neighborhood, just know Superhero Shaq is on the way. The NBA icon has developed a reputation for helping those in need when dire circumstances seem to arise, and things weren’t any different on Monday. According to TMZ, Shaq was making his way through the East Village in New York City when there was a bit of commotion on the street. He saw that a woman had fainted in the middle of a crosswalk, so he rushed to her aid.

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Shaq reportedly jumped out of his car and with the help of a few other NYC residents, helped the woman regain consciousness. Shaq and company stayed by the woman’s side until emergency responders arrived, although drivers weren’t happy, and it’s reported that her fainting episode was connected to her diabetes diagnosis.

Back in 2018, Shaq was on his way to hand out turkeys during the Thanksgiving season with the Broward Sheriffs Office when he witnessed a car accident. There were children in one of the vehicles with their mother, so Shaq stayed with them to help calm them down from the jarring situation. While the deputies on site handled the situation with the adults, Shaq acted a makeshift babysitter. Check out a clip of that moment below.