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Shaquille O’Neal Didn’t Agree With Top 10 List That Had LeBron James Over Michael Jordan As GOAT And Left Kobe Bryant Out

The center and Bryant may have had their beef, but there is no doubt that O'Neal still has love and massive respect for his Lakers teammate.

Aaron Abhishek
Jan 7, 2023
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Shaquille O’Neal was flummoxed when he saw a Top 10 list of NBA players that didn’t have the late Kobe Bryant as part of it.

The former Los Angeles Lakers big man took to social media to share the graphic of the ‘Top 10 All-Time’ from the page ‘Playmaker’ that shed his two cents on the fact that it didn’t have Bryant on it.

The list comprised LeBron James (listed No. 1 over Michael Jordan) and then had Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant as part of the ten — something O’Neal found shocking.

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A post shared by DR. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL Ed.D. (@shaq)

y’all agree with this, i don’t they missing main man KOBE what yall think. still love you @playmaker. ill take number five.

The center and Bryant may have had their beef, but there is no doubt that O’Neal still has love and massive respect for his Lakers teammate who he won three NBA championships with.


NBA Fans React To Kobe Bryant Missing Out On The List Of Top 10 All-Time Players

Needless to say, fans were miffed at the shooting guard not featuring on the list and echoed O’Neal’s sentiments.

While some felt that Bryant’s absence made the list invalid, some were focusing on Jordan placing second with James taking the top spot.

Mj #1 & kobe #3

Hell noooo this list is out of order

It’s got you and Mike in the wrong place on top of no Kobe and no iverson is crazy

This is I want a reaction list… sad!!!! Fix it!!!!!

Major cap where’s the blacc Mamba

If Kobe isn’t on this list it’s not a real list. Can’t trust anyone panel that left him off…..

MJ should be #1 and they need to add Kobe

The disrespect. How did even steph get to number 3 and lebron at number 1?

I think MJ is number 1 and lebron is number 2

The list is missing KOBE!!! Who created the list! It needs to be corrected!

Kobe Bryant gained legendary status not just for his achievements on the hardwood, but also for the work he put in behind the scenes. Once, the Black Mamba shared his thoughts when asked if O’Neal had a work ethic like him.

“He’d be the greatest of all time. He’d be the first to tell you that. This guy was a force like I had never seen. It was crazy. Guy that size, generally guys that size are a little timid. They don’t wanna be tall, they don’t wanna be big. He did not care. He was mean, he was nasty, he was competitive, he was vindictive. I wish he was in the gym, I would have had f***ing 12 rings.”

So there you go. It was only fair that the former Laker had massive respect for a player who didn’t pull his punches and was a force to reckon with. How the list never had Bryant on it still comes as a surprise.

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ByAaron Abhishek
Aaron Abhishek is an NBA columnist for Fadeaway World. He graduated from St. Joseph's College with a Bachelor's in Visual Communication and a Master's in journalism.His passion for the sport began when he saw Michael Jordan take his final shot in the NBA, and he considers himself fortunate to have been a part of the Kobe Bryant era. Now he writes basketball news and analysis while waiting for the Los Angeles Lakers to win their 18th title.When not watching and writing basketball, you can find Aaron suited to play cricket, putting in some hard yards at the gym, trying a new coffee, and supporting Arsenal. Expertise: NBAFavorite Team: Los Angeles LakersPrevious Work: MEAWW, Blue Man Hoop, Sportskeeda
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