Derek Fisher discusses Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal's dynamic, feud, and impact on Lakers' success

The partnership between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal was one of the most successful in NBA history, with the duo winning three consecutive championships. Derek Fisher, a former teammate, discussed the dynamics and eventual feud between the two stars during an appearance on the “Podcast P with Paul George” show. He mentioned that Kobe felt he was asked to sacrifice too much to become one of the greatest players, while not seeing the same level of commitment from Shaquille. Despite the tension, their teamwork was key to the Lakers' success, with Bryant averaging 25.4 points and O’Neal 28.6 points during their championship run.