Shaquille O’Neal is considered by a lot of people as the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-15-Greatest-NBA-Players-of-All-Time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most dominant</a> big man in<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> NBA </a>history and for very good reasons. He won 4 NBA championships, 3 Finals MVP, 2 Scoring titles, 1 MVP, 1 Rookie of the Year, and 3 All-Star MVPs.
It’s pretty safe to state that Shaq was surrounded by greatness throughout the course of his entire career. From Hardaway in the Orlando Magic to Kobe in the Los Angeles Lakers, Wade in the Miami Heat, and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron</a> in the Cleveland Cavaliers.
That’s why, even though he may have quite a difficult time choosing just the four best of his greatest teammates but even so, most people would agree that those 4 we mentioned should make the cut. Then again, Shaq isn’t most people.

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.<a href="https://twitter.com/SHAQ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SHAQ</a>’s Mount Rushmore of former teammates:
 ⭐️ Penny ⭐️ Kobe ⭐️ D-Wade ⭐️ Robert Horry
 (via <a href="https://twitter.com/DangerTalkPod?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DangerTalkPod</a> w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/DangeRussWilson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DangeRussWilson</a>) <a href="https://t.co/66D61MjAeE">pic.twitter.com/66D61MjAeE</a>
 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1303833395919761409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2020</a> </blockquote></div>
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<h2>Shaq Chooses Robert Horry Over LeBron James</h2>
Shaq attended the DangerTalk Podcast with Russell Wilson and revealed his Mt. Rushmore of former teammates, going with Penny Hardaway, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and – surprisingly – Robert Horry.
Hardaway and Shaq led the Orlando Magic to the NBA Finals in 1995 and were one of the flashiest duos in the league during their time together. As for Kobe, they won three straight championships and put together one of the most dominant dynasties in modern basketball history.
An aging Shaq joined Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat and played a big role in that 2006 NBA championship, the first in franchise history, although it was the first time that he wasn’t named Finals MVP.
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Robert Horry played a huge role in the Lakers’ three-peat. His suffocating and pesky defense were among the best in the league and the guy had a feel for knocking down huge shots in the clutch. He also won 7 NBA championships through his career,so we get why he must hold him invery high regard.
Then again, considering Shaq <a href="http://us.bolavip.com/nba/Ranking-the-top-40-of-LeBron-James-teammates-from-worst-to-best-NBA-20200527-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said he wanted to ‘Win a ring for the King’</a> in Cleveland and comparing LeBron’s path to Horry, it’s kind of head-scratching to see him snubbed of his Mt. Rushmore.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have had to endure the tough loss of Kobe Bryant, arguably the greatest icon in franchise history and one of the most beloved and respected players to ever set foot on a basketball hardwood. Up to this day, the basketball community still can’t fathom the fact that he’s no longer among us.
Kobe’s life was lost on January 26 along with his daughter Gianna ‘Gigi’ Bryant and 7 other people on a helicopter crash. The Lakers, as well as countless sports franchises around the world, honored him in a high note in the following weeks.
Now, the purple and gold will turn intoblack-and-yellow, as the team is slated to honor the late idol with some ‘Black Mamba’ alternate jerseys for Game 4 of the first round of the <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> playoffs vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, which will take place on August 24 (8/24, the two numbers Kobe wore during his career with the Lakers).
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Kobe’s widow Vanessa Bryant shared a sneak peek of the alternate uniform, which will also include a patch with number 2 in honor of Gigi. The NBA’s lockervision website also shared a preview of the jerseys.

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The Lakers will wear their “Black Mamba” alternative jerseys on 8/24 for Game 4 of the first round against Portland, according to the NBA’s Lockervision website. Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, shared an image of the uniform, including a white heart patch with the No. 2 for Gigi <a href="https://t.co/QKGVmhnOXB">pic.twitter.com/QKGVmhnOXB</a>
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<h2>Lakers Extra Motivated For Kobe</h2>
<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/LeBron-James-and-his-Guinness-World-Records-20200714-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> and the rest of the Lakers’ locker room wer clearly affected by the tragicdeath of Bryant. They’ve dedicated the season to him and want to put the cherry on top of the sundae by winning the NBA championship.
Kobe meant the world for the city, the organization, and the Lakers’ culture. In fact, it’s been 24 years since the Lakers last won a playoff game that didn’t feature the Black Mamba on their team.

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Bryant led the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/Lakers-vs-Clippers-Top-15-NBA-players-who-played-for-both-teams-20200730-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lakers</a> to 5 NBA championships. His determination to win at all costs, stubbornnessand unmatched work ethic made him one of the most inspiring people of his generation.

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