Shaq Leads Furious Backlash Over Kobe’s No. 11 Ranking A new GOAT list from Bleacher Report just sparked one of the most heated debates in NBA history—Kobe Bryant was ranked No. 11, and fans aren’t having it.

After his separate conversations with O'Neal and Bryant, Johnson alleviated media concerns surrounding the two stars. Magic emphasized that their main goal is to win championships and noted that a fine line can be drawn between their personal and professional lives.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal defended fellow Lakers legend and former teammate Kobe Bryant after a disrespectful placement on Bleacher Report's To

"He should just acknowledge Kobe" - Phil Jackson didn't like how Shaq ignored Kobe during their Heat vs. Lakers matchups originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal joked about not getting a cut of the Buss family's sale to Mark Walter.

"I asked Phil, 'Are you getting back into the game?'" - Scottie Pippen said he tried to team up with Shaq and Kobe after failed Houston stint originally appeared on Basketball Network. At the twilight of his storied run with the Chicago Bulls, Scottie Pippen found himself on unfamiliar ground.

"I want Kobe to be MVP. I'm going to stay on him, keep giving it to him" - When Shaq became tired of Kobe being disregarded in the MVP conversation originally appeared on Basketball Network.