Shaquille O'Neal Speaks at A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant

[@CH-nl3oo]

I think Shaq was put on earth to make others feel better.

[@Andrea-xz2jt]

Ikr!! He's Hilarious🙏😂🤣💯💜💛Always has been

[@davide3744]

Tony cradock

[@ballislife9924]

But not on the court lmao

[@battried8377]

Ballislife99 was finna say that 😂

[@Gididjj]

C H Javale McGee and Dwight Howard beg to differ...

[@dustfreequeen5151]

The fact that he acknowledged the whole family shows he's a class act!

[@debbiehampton3997]

You know you right

[@GradietPanda12345]

leah Renee exactly. Everyone acts like others didn’t die that dsy

[@davidv5552]

He will be ok 😓💯 this hurts

[@weasel8826]

Yup!

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

Absolutely right young lady 💖

[@neil2666]

Does anyone else just watch these every once in while... It’s crazy it’s going to be 2 years soon

[@johnk3769]

I do as it will never leave my mind as far as the date since his death occurred on the same day I woke up from my month long coma that I was given a 10-15% chance of living with a tumor on my brain. Thankfully, I am still here because of Rush Hospital in Chicago, Illinois which is the only reason I am here because they are highly rated for their neurosurgery department.

[@neil2666]

@@johnk3769 wow u r an amazing human being. My cousin had a tumor also. I hope everything stays well with u and stay blessed. How old are you btw?

[@johnk3769]

@@neil2666 Thank you as I am 28 now and that is exactly what made my tumor very shocking as I was told that there are millions of individuals who have tumors in their brain however, if they don't grow in size then they actually never become noticed as no one asks for a random CT scan for no apparent reason. My tumor was also affecting my mental issues with social and depression as when I get told what I would do sometimes, I could not believe I got so crazy to the point where I was not able to control it since the placement of my tumor was affecting my personality completely. It is very hard to think that you personally will ever be the chosen to have a mental scare like that and I won the lottery for that. However, I had to pay money for that jackpot haha.

[@phiklik1]

@@johnk3769 hard to say anything but I wish you well🌻

[@emortaltupac]

Don’t worry. I do all the time too 🙏 Kobe was my idol 🙏 I don’t want to ever forget all these memories 🙏

[@Samuel27x]

“Never imagined i would be speaking at his memorial” and them gets the shivers .. you can tell he loved kobe

[@BRBallin1]

May not have “loved” Kobe after all the guess but cherished the good times they shared together and respected him as a person

[@slapshot68]

After not speaking with him during their title runs, he must of regretted not making up with Kobe

[@idontknow164]

@@slapshot68 they had a 1 on 1 filmed interview together where they made up. I'm glad they both agreed because you know not doing it would've eaten Shaq up for his life.

[@justinkanicki2761]

We all did

[@Sceo_]

​@@idontknow164 i am the 24th person to like your comment... that's mad

[@maxbenson6056]

“kobe and gigi are holding hands walking to the nearest basketball court” 😢😢

[@tylerstepp5636]

go bucks stfu

[@bowtomatt3135]

On god

[@maxbenson6056]

go bucks u look like a rejected mcdonald’s mascot stfu

[@cryptosuchusp1517]

They finna go break Jesus ankles into pieces

[@Christian-ig4hg]

@@bowtomatt3135 fr

[@normitareason2374]

“But never ever could I have imagined that I’d be here today speaking at his memorial..... And it pains me to my core.” 🥺😢😭

[@debbiehampton3997]

Wow I felt that, it pains me too.

[@DavidBanksBayley]

I will miss Kobe Bryant An Awesome Basketball Player😢😣R.I.P Legend There Together In Heaven Now Kobe & Gianna🙏🙏

[@debbiehampton3997]

@@DavidBanksBayley me too, I still can't believe it, but Sasha Banks I have the hope for a resurrection, we all should have the hope for a resurrection,Acts 24:15 a resurrection for righteous and unrighteous that is the only way we can see our love ones , this is the words from the bible. I have that hope, Kobe and the 7 Passengers will see each other one day , death is the enemy, Jehovah will put a end to death , so draw close to God and he will draw close to you, James 4:8 , also Romans 5 :12 .

[@EcuaLA]

Shaq raced through this written sentence in his speech. But, it's the most important one.

[@kakouhai7162]

Man right as that part started

[@el_mvp_5123]

The fact that people disliked the video is just straight disrespectful

[@leenguyen6056]

Why is your focus on that?

[@ChristopherPausz]

Those are mostly accidents. Add them to the likes

[@TI-rz3ny]

Let's be real, even if there is a video that gives you a million dollars if you like, there will still be dislikes.

[@Ty.Zoldyck]

Game killer HD I swear

[@Ty.Zoldyck]

Lee Nguyễn wym y she I focus you must was one of them that is just hateful to even dislike

[@jamesmaguire9518]

Shaq being able to make Vanessa laugh was the best part of the funeral. This one will always hurt. RIP Kobe

[@Lrgend988]

@@silvereaglestargrow up

[@fkcoolers2669]

@@silvereaglestar imagine trying to be edgy on the internet in 2024 when it's been played out for two decades now.

[@TonyJayy]

This wasn't a funeral it was a celebration of life.

[@Hard31337]

"Just get the rebound, he's not passing".

[@romeherrera210]

Killer Instinct bro. Big shot rob and D fish knew when to step back and let him snatch they hearts

[@Sam-oe4dt]

Røme Herrera no just stop making excuses

[@sergejrsima-ella7925]

Legend.

[@Just-lyrics-and-Riddim]

Jerry west out there lost than a mfr

[@romeherrera210]

@@Sam-oe4dt Excuses for what? lol I wasn't a laker fan but was a Kobe fan. My Spurs battled with that Kobe and Shaq nightmare combo many times in the playoffs. Him and Tim Duncan are my favorite NBA players

[@ScoobyGSXR750]

Powerful. The pain he's feeling is so tangible.

[@Screwbear]

V P you must not have seen shaq crying on TNT last month.

[@jimlthor]

@V P look up the video of shaq right after it happened.. dude was shook..

[@jasonmalone1061]

@V P You sound like an idiot. Please keep your stupid opinions to yourself. We don't need your negativity. Go back to jail.

[@andycarollsuarez]

@V P are you a direct witness to the relationship between Kobe and Shaq? Nah? Keep quiet then. I'm pretty sure if Shaq was a fake ain't nobody gonna allow that man to speak during Kobe's memorial.

[@Brickcitygirl]

@V P ur so full of it.

[@dolb3294]

When he said “until we meet again” that hit pretty hard knowing that some day we’re going to lose shaq as well.

[@killra2259]

Wow this mad me sadder man why you have to mention that😕

[@gem--atria9574]

KIll Ra it’s part of life bro ... you come.. & you go

[@killra2259]

@@gem--atria9574 you might not know maybe in the future people might invent some resurrection thing or a way that you can leave forever

[@gem--atria9574]

KIll Ra something I would never do ... it’s sad to say , but the way the world is now whenever god decides it’s my time to go , I’ll go . I don’t think life & death is some than should be played wit

[@mumu4L]

KIll Ra yea but bro for now, we gotta go when we gotta go

[@dursuncetin4430]

That moment when Shaq made Vanessa laugh for a second!! 🥺❤️ what a wonderful speech, Shaq.

[@Fugax_8]

Shaq is a national treasure. Not only one of the greatest basketball players ever, but he has a gift of making people laugh. Treasure him America.

[@kelseywetterlind8329]

Agreed!

[@MaestorRasanen]

Not only America. The World.

[@MaestorRasanen]

@Negus Pool Eh... What?

[@mdarrenu]

I wish Shaq would run for Prez. He'd be great! I noticed by his late 20s he had really matured on the court and then later off court. Helluva guy!

[@viresproductions]

One of the greatest all around humans to ever exist

[@isaakventouras3800]

Shaq is like a goofy dad hes funny and likes to joke but when it gets serious he keeps it light hearted

[@airflu8391]

Shaq is the dad everyone would love you have

[@oklahomaathleticsassociati1868]

But... the spankings have you seen that dudes hand

[@noah_256.]

Kaden Miller 🤣

[@ryanton3572]

Shadow who’s that sexy man on ur profile pic

[@depewisaac]

@@ryanton3572 you already know it's the best center in the league....... aquaman himself

[@BrokeSpike]

Despite the deep and visible anguish shaq is in, he still takes it upon himself to try to make others laugh and smile much respect. R.I.P KOBE & GIANNA BRYANT.

[@garysutton3241]

@Joe Mendez qessss

[@BradPitbull]

Kobe died doing what he loved..... Hanging out with white people far away from the HOOD

[@user-ds3yg4vm1t]

DimensionZombie ???

[@BradPitbull]

@@user-ds3yg4vm1t I AGREE OBAMA has deported more Mexicans than any other president ever

[@woo2363]

DimensionZombie huh??

[@stephanieblackley9037]

Rest In Peace Kobe Rest In Peace Gigi Rest In Peace Alyssa Rest In Peace John Rest In Peace Keri Rest In Peace Payton Rest In Peace Sarah Rest In Peace Christina Rest In Peace Ara 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️ 💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀 Rest In Peace Black Mamba Truly Will Be Missed.🥺🌹🌷💐

[@zoramirez-jv9hj]

Rest in Peace Shaq

[@kayochambers9418]

@@zoramirez-jv9hjshaq aint dead

[@silentlessons4221]

i love shaq, the only guy who was considerate enough to mention kobe's parents

[@deneenjeffries2768]

Silent Lessons and he acknowledged the other families who lost loved ones in the crash as well

[@NSJ2003]

I noticed that too! Love that!!

[@blackout2430]

Mel Wood81 Kobe’s family sucks I wouldn’t mention them eithrr

[@silentlessons4221]

@@blackout2430 why do they suck?

[@philly4yoyo]

It's typical for people to focus on the immediate family. His wife and daughters we his everything. It's not intentional. That's why many said say prayers to his family, friends, and loved ones.

[@Mike09legacy]

You can tell that Shaq is deeply hurt. It's showing in his weight, eyes, and slurring speech. He's a gentle giant with a giant heart. He works a lot and puts others before himself. Kobe was always looking out for Shaq's kids, and that meant so much to Shaq. His kids are hurting as much as he is, so he's carrying an even heavier load. I honestly hope that people watch out for him. He needs the rest as much as anyone connected to this awful tragedy.

[@bambysmith9137]

I hv

[@mfcoal]

Kyrie is too. He wouldn't even smile the whole time when people were laughing at Shaq.

[@cedricbrooks1547]

Not to mention he just lost his sister 3 months prior to Kobe

[@AmbassadorScorpio]

True. KB really cared for Shaqs kids

[@MakaveliDior]

He probably regrets many things

[@perkinss9706]

The man is a giant,but soft as a teddy bear..❤🧡💛💛

[@sugit_hakiki]

Yupe,he has a soft heart

[@Dwatts24111]

And also a Master 33 degree freemason puppet

[@Operation3.16]

Dwatts24111 weirdo

[@YungManny]

@@Dwatts24111 you're a puppet being controlled by the goverment don't feel special ;)

[@YungManny]

@@Dwatts24111 by the way you liked ur own comment you clown

[@kev6141]

You don’t have to be a Lakers fan or a hoops fan to love Shaq, that is just a high quality person.

[@lavagirl2317]

Shaq acknowledged his entire family and that was awesome

[@ladyslick121]

Kobe bought his mother in law a $3million house and also paid off vanessa's mums debt and funded vanessa's entire family (cousins etc) all their household bills. He only and gave his parents 350k. They rightfully expressed thats unfair and he refused to give anymore, so they small minor childhood items which are in their possession/home. He cut them out his life. Very cold hearted and wrong. They gave him everything...and now they've been erased from his legacy/memory, as if he only started existing when he became an NBA player...disgraceful. Oh and BTW he met vanessa on set for a music video, when she was a video girl...(no vanessa wasn't holding him down when he was broke, he was already rich and she jumped onboard to date a rich man). They rushed into marriage and kids and the rest is history. His poor parents. Also you might wanna look up the harassment, abuse and humiliation their housekeeper suffered at hands of vanessa. She also withheld her pay and made her work for free for the last month (less than $1000). The cleaner sued them Google it.

[@Rayko702]

@@ladyslick121 am the don

[@lilkeyla5769]

@@ladyslick121 Kobe's parents weren't respectful to him at all, they were colorist, complain about houses not being bigger, sold his stuff without his permission, let's not forget his parents didn't even go to his wedding because of who he dated and didn't go to the biggest day in his life relating to basketball

[@lilkeyla5769]

@@ladyslick121 "date a rich man" he obviously was so much more to her to the point where they were together for like 20 years and then had children, I can't stand people like you, let the family be, how would you feel if you lost for husband of 20 years and your daughter?? Who cares if they "rushed" they were clearly happy and it work out, jfc

[@jojomakes]

Flowerrose121 You have no idea what you’re talking about

[@stefwolf85]

Kyrie is hurting...even when the whole arena's laughing, he can't smile ...seems lost. I found out after Kobe's death how much love and admiration he had for him...

[@rl2363]

SKY WOLF Fr that’s what I noticed Kobe was his mentor Kobe even said kyrie was the most closest to him

[@dcdddddd1]

Right, I could tell that Kyrie was hurting. Kyrie and Kobe were very good friends. After the Cavs won the NBA finals back in 2016, I heard that Kyrie face timed Kobe during their locker room celebration so Kobe could celebrate with them.

[@foot33843]

Kyrie is very genuine

[@lopezrome1982]

He was already going through depression, I cant imagine what this is doing to him

[@DC-bp8sx]

Who’s kyrie?

[@DavidYangMusic]

Its been a year already 😔😔😔😔 we miss you kobe ❤️

[@amediohukama4144]

Im with u man

[@AlexM-yw7xw]

we do

[@rvelez0728]

Ik with you

[@gamingclaiming9409]

Be strong brother ❤️

[@asiawilliams508]

It doesn’t feel real still🥺

[@winterfoxcloud]

Shaq's delivery of the "no I in team" story about Kobe will stay with me till the day I die. It's truly a gift to add levity to such tremendously tragic moments - thank you Shaq and RIP Kobe.

[@hop92132]

What was the punchline? I couldn't understand it

[@Erwaerwaerwa]

​@@hop92132 there's an m e in that mother fucker

[@fornixtail0829]

​@@hop92132 might be too late, but I think the punchline is that there is a ME in that mofo.

[@faketree]

@@hop92132‘I know but there’s an ME in the MFer.

[@Edzillaa]

Shaq deals with his emotions by cracking jokes and thats alright

[@iishyxvietxboyii]

He’s always be cracking jokes...

[@bruh-bn3ni]

@@iishyxvietxboyii and thats alright

[@michaelnutt8755]

That’s life, my dude. Humor is the best cure for any negative emotion

[@literallyrandom3966]

Nice 420 likes

[@trentejames9773]

Hes an old school guy ! Just like Mj ... so for them to cry infront of everbdy uk its real love man its togh to even watch

[@1CRU1]

Was nice of Shaq to acknowledge Kobe’s parents. Prayers to all the families

[@mariemarlene7658]

That's what you call a CLASS ACT‼

[@big.r5550]

@@mariemarlene7658 exactly..! Kobes mom feels the most pain. 🙁. His parents deserve alot of credit for molding Kobe into the great son he is today .!

[@mariemarlene7658]

@@big.r5550 EXACTLY‼Had it not been for Pam and Joe coming together in Love 41 years ago The 🌍 would've never know The ICONIC Kobe Bean Bryant due to the Magnificent foundation that they laid for him....smh.😥💔

[@big.r5550]

@@mariemarlene7658 You know what baffles me with society , is that people always look at someone's achievements, and they dont give enough credit to the parents or guardians who molded them morally, intellectually, physically , spiritually etc throughout their lives. Society tends to give the credit to either the wife or husband , forgetting that the spouse normally shows in the picture once the Cake has already been Baked.! However during the process of making the flour into dough , then into the desired cake design , baking , icing etc , all this was done by the parents or guardians . As a society I believe we should honor our parents more and give them the best of life that we can , once we make it big . Coz hadn't it been for them , we wouldnt have been where we are today. Can you imagine all the hussle kobes parents went through since he was a toddler, then school, all the hours , money, love , discipline etc that they put in this boy ? It's something that cannot even be paid back..! To My Parents , May God Always Bless Them! 👌🏿🙏🏿💞

[@lel2012]

@@big.r5550 Kobe had complicated relationship with his parents. The didn't even speak in many years, then they tried to sell his stuff back in the 2013 i think...so apriciate people while are still here. Of course they are feeling pain , but they give him so much pain too.

[@marsotillo7228]

"I promise I will not teach them my free throw techniques"😂😂 Ik Kobe's laughing at that as well..

[@natemor8015]

N

[@Fabulous520]

Fuccn succs.. Til this day!!..

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

How is he laughing at it though he's dead

[@TogetherAtLast]

100%

[@tarank9708]

illicit drug user he’s laughing in heaven

[@mega77CHAVEZ]

Shaq is an underrated gift to the world. To be that successful and wealthy and famous, yet remain 100% genuine and relatable. Ill cry when he's gone.

[@starn9]

deadass...

[@robertritter8444]

When Shaq passes the world will cry. I don’t even want to think of that day man

[@jshazammm]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vze21gwa]

When he said "I'll talk to him" and everyone started laughing. Shaq is a class act.

[@debbiehampton3997]

Yeah you are right .

[@TheBigJackpot]

Good to see Shaq bringing smiles and laughter to people at this sad time

[@diggles5585]

very true but you can tell how saddened Shaq is rlly gotta feel for him man

[@josephmontoya7730]

thanks brotha

[@janelopex844]

It's very sad moments for family and friends and fans. Kobe everybody here miss you greatly . Rest in peace .

[@เตียบ่อกี้-พ6ฎ]

Respect ✊

[@MrCrazyhead30]

Thank you Shaq for being classy enough to mention his parents and sisters! It was the human thing to do.

[@bolenation]

Sheep

[@Brucelee89896]

the parents hated vanessa for being latina

[@giamonroe7508]

BruceLee'sLegacy So WHAT! Many Hispanics hate black people for just being BLACK... That’s their child at the end of the day and if it wasn’t for his parents she will have NO Kobe and none of his kids. So stfu 🙄

[@abrahamrivera6298]

BruceLee'sLegacy we don’t know if they still feel that way,and I don’t think they hated her for that they just wanted Kobe to marry someone his own race,regardless their grandbaby also died

[@graceasiedu937]

Shaq you are a king in Africa, respect your parents and live long, Shaq you will live long for us (respect)

[@shaunbang]

Jordan and Shaq did an amazing job memorializing Kobe and Gigi bringing both amazing memories but also laughter which was deeply needed in such a sad time

[@mamageesgospel451]

Shaquille is the only one that mentioned his father and mother, So sad because if it wasn't for them there would be no him period, Honor your parents that your days may be longer on earth ! 🙏🏼

[@Jazz-gb9lp]

There were a lot bad tensions between kobe and his parents throughout the years so it's understandable most don't mention them

[@mamageesgospel451]

@@Jazz-gb9lp NO MATTER WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, AT THE END OF LIFE THEY NO LONGER MATTER, NOT THE MONEY NEITHER THINGS OF THIS WORLD, AND THAT'S TERRIBLY SAD FOR THEM ALL ! 🤢🙏🏼👍🏻

[@candy5760]

@@Jazz-gb9lp no excuse

[@mamageesgospel451]

@@candy5760 YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT ! 🤔🙏🏼👍🏻

[@mamageesgospel451]

@@shoshanasadeh1266 YOUR RIGHT, IT'S DEFINITELY AIN'T MY WORDS, BUT I WHOLE HEARTEDLY BELIEVE IN IT, AND I SEEN ALOT OF EXAMPLES NOT ALL WERE GOOD ! 🤔🙏🏼👍🏻

[@GregBry3]

I miss Kobe. I also love shaq. Man the world really took an L this year.

[@drkd7655]

Yes it did😢

[@rodrigonobre1657]

And its barely even started like common its february😪

[@DogZy9]

L like a Laker 😵

[@aos1762]

It takes an L every year bro

[@ceoofwanda1212]

I get it's a tragedy but the year just started, good things might come. At least wait until the end of this year to judge whether it's an L for this year or not.

[@asadmahmood6496]

Shaq making everyone thats quality, R.I.P. Kobe And Gigi Heaven's MVP's

[@MySTiCTiNKeRBeLL]

"And I promise I will not teach them my free throw techniques." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@debbiehampton3997]

Wasn't that funny , Shaq knows how he served his free throws, we all have to whole our breath, I know I did if there a tied in the game.

[@AnaAcuraErica]

Techniques !!!! 🤣😂😂

[@jemarkvillarojo8438]

Hahahahhahaha

[@kiriakoz]

Apart from being likeable enough to make fun of himself, that shows how good a basketballer he was that he could mock himself knowing he's still a legend (he did the same for his hall of fame speech too).

[@rubyjael7848]

So, there is a technique after all😂😂😂😂

[@stroyer2103]

Shaq has the gift of being serious and just lighthearted enough to make others smile through pain. Such a class act

[@filiprehburg]

100

[@alicepwamang3339]

Best eulogy ever, by Shaquille.

[@mcleo9935]

Alive true

[@williamcason6505]

That's a real Tru Big Brother for anybody. Love U Big Fella.. Awesome as always

[@atune2682]

great speech and the ending hit crazy in the feels "my man, until we meet again"

[@mnetzer6777]

Vanessa's smile when Shaq cracks that joke is PRICELESS!!! Friggin Beautiful

[@thaifinnen]

She needed that

[@officalmjfan1]

It’s August and I still can’t believe Kobe’s gone

[@zybekillin9856]

😭

[@teddyxxix]

He would have turned 42 this month.

[@recieve.believe3344]

Me neither! .......It's so surreal!

[@dolevsuciu23yt76]

@@zybekillin9856 I'm still thinking is in his house with his family or something

[@scottiemccarthy896]

September and Im still in shock

[@guitarsandcodeandrage9887]

Shaq never disappoints. Well, with the possible exception of from the freethrow line.

[@Nauibotic]

Its okay. He promised Kobe that he would not pass on his freethrow skills to Kobe’s other three daughters

[@touchmesama1466]

Its not even disappointment its expectation

[@sabinatefiku3654]

touchme sama vu

[@darealbabyfoe5226]

@Azzu E 3o

[@Chutney1luv]

Oh No!! You didn't go there!😂

[@davidproctor3246]

It has been almost 2 years. We still miss you everyday Kobe! Sending my continued prayers to his family 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bigpharmasports9120]

The details man, perfect speech, not too long, didn't talk about himself, even at the end when he holds up his hand and due to his size accidently smacks the teleprompter....this whole speech is all Shaq...his essence, love it.

[@ladyslick121]

and spoke of his parents!! the only person to do that. Kobe bought his mother in law a $3million house and also paid off vanessa's mums debt and funded vanessa's entire family (cousins etc) all their household bills. He only and gave his parents 350k. They rightfully expressed thats unfair and he refused to give anymore, so they small minor childhood items which are in their possession/home. He cut them out his life. Very cold hearted and wrong. They gave him everything...and now they've been erased from his legacy/memory, as if he only started existing when he became an NBA player...disgraceful. Oh and BTW he met vanessa on set for a music video, when she was a video girl...(no vanessa wasn't holding him down when he was broke, he was already rich and she jumped onboard to date a rich man). They rushed into marriage and kids and the rest is history. His poor parents. Also you might wanna look up the harassment, abuse and humiliation their housekeeper suffered at hands of vanessa. She also withheld her pay and made her work for free for the last month (less than $1000). The cleaner sued them Google it. His parents gave him everything, brought him up and made him what he was. Such a shame, they're disrespected and treated as worthless in their grief. The role they played was worth so much more recognition, they've lost their son!!

[@seconddemo35]

Flowerrose121 Exactly. People don’t know that Vanessa’s parents threatened Kobe with the fact that he had started sleeping with Vanessa when she was 16 and he was 20 which falls under statutory rape. He married her fast. No doubting his love as she was his first, but this most likely had to do with the resentment that Kobe’s parents had towards Vanessa. She was a dancer on his video set ( back when he tried being a rapper) and she snagged a baller.

[@MmmScotty]

@@ladyslick121 youre pathetic

[@veewalker4472]

I"m so thankful and happy he acknowledged his parents and sister, it really bothered me that nothing was honored about them in any pictures or expression as if he wasn't a son and a brother. I know he loved being a husband and father but you just don't ignore the fact that these people are burying a child just like Vanessa buried one.

[@mariemarlene7658]

It's downright DISRESPECTFUL AND SHAMEFUL‼If Pam and Joe didn't come together 41 years ago in Love. The entire 🌍 would've never known The GREATNESS of Kobe Bean Bryant. Vanessa could have found a way to have them honor their ONLY SON, even if they didn't want to speak let the Sister's speak on behalf of The Family; not even a picture collage with his Parents as a little boy?? This is HORRIBLE‼

[@melodyjohnson9119]

@@mariemarlene7658 Typical of of a narcissist, sooo disrespectful!

[@BlasianGoddessTM77]

Marie Marlene They probably didn’t want to speak. Who knows 🤷🏼‍♀️ We don’t know what transpired while preparing for the memorial. We don’t know what goes on behind closed doors. I understand the whole parent thing but lets just all move on and keep them in our prayers 🙏🏼

[@nancylang3477]

@@mariemarlene7658 I totally agree with you. The parents lost their child some years ago. And now Vanessa has lost a child, a husband and some ones son. If forgiveness does not happen now then when?

[@deefrancis5757]

Its out of proportion how Vanessa never even mention his parents acting as if she n his kids were only his family, regardless of the issues his parents had in the pass their one n only son is dead n not even a single pic I can see y his parents never liked her is like she doesn't respect them at all n Kobe lived his parents n sister seen countless pics of them I know Vanessa is hurting but not like his parents she can get another husband but they will never get back Kobe

[@themexicanmamba3185]

“I am still devastated over the lost my friend, my little brother Kobe Bryant and my beautiful niece Gigi😔😭💧😩😭😢😞😭😞”. -Shaquille O’Neal

[@rexyboyfeildman6008]

Hey u watched the video 2

[@bathroomsama5909]

Thanks for quoting what we all came here to watch.

[@seynpurrp]

loss

[@seynpurrp]

@@rexyboyfeildman6008 xd

[@Bee-lieve623]

Loss

[@IIGhost807II]

Shaq's speech along with Vanessa's is still my favorite over a year later. His brought levity to the situation while her's was a very personal angle and very cathartic.

[@bryanmorales1439]

Shaq: Kobe there’s no “I” in team Kobe: I know but there’s an “M” & “E” in that m******😂😂😂🥺 You will be missed Kobe & Gigi

[@jayskicksnfits9372]

It's *there's* ,not theirs.

[@mssarahrenee]

@@jayskicksnfits9372 i thought I just reprimanded you in the other post? Are you inspecting these posts to correct them? Wow! Mourn and pay respects.

[@trungnghiale8286]

@@Marina-tj4jb m&e = me = kobe bryan

[@koolkat21766]

@@Marina-tj4jb Me! That means he needs no teammate

[@222Justice]

sandra O you are dense

[@phynix178]

“I promise not to teach them my free throw technique.” That has me dying 🤣🤣🤣

[@Controlla-sk1]

I wouldn’t laugh about someone making a speech of someone dead

[@thecatthatgotaway]

@@Controlla-sk1 thats literally the point of a celebration of life

[@Controlla-sk1]

@@thecatthatgotaway but it might be offensive to his family maybe maybe not just stating my opinion

[@evelynexuma1699]

Timestamp? 4:40

[@523FILMS]

@@Controlla-sk1 offensive ?🤦 he was bringing good spirits in a time of sadness. In no way was Shaq disrespectful lmfao. You can even see Kobe’s wife chuckling at one part. You’ll have a rough life a head of you if everything offends you lmfao

[@fredjackson6576]

Jordan made me cry, Shaq made me laugh....rip to ALL..

[@Odyn0806]

Shaq was devastated. He knew he had to get through this speach. So he kept to the script and get the hell out of there. It's easy to tell he was destroyed.

[@ryanbrandon6801]

@Szuler can i ask you a question?

[@paulcusentino4917]

Such a great Kobe story right there. Well done, Shaq. RIP Kobe

[@caleb484]

And he got Vanessa to smile. Thats what a memorial should be. It's heartbreaking losing a loved one but to put a smile on Vanessa's face made me happy. Hats off to Shaq

[@Maegymini1317]

YES it was!! ❤

[@lukamagicc]

So concise I swear Shaq has always had a way with words.

[@isiuwaomorefe584]

Shaq’s speech is the best speech ever. He acknowledged kobe’s parents and sisters. And other family members of the other souls on board. Bless you shaq.

[@kingten1313]

Aa ´´´´´´´´

[@prim34ev]

Did you even watch all the speeches?

[@isiuwaomorefe584]

Ajay Nair I did. Twice. Obviously you didn’t.

[@debbieandrews8922]

I know Vanessa is in but....but that is no excuse to disrespect his parents...they are burying a child

[@debbieandrews8922]

MJ disappoint me man.. I thought u hadore class than that...my did not even acknowledge his parents..come on man

[@ariesemmanuel8171]

Its already june why The pain is still here Who's with me I'ts almost christmas but everynight i got nightmare of helicopter

[@soribro]

Aries Emmanuel I’m here, RIP KOBE

[@name7ess]

have you even seen kobe in person?

[@ariesemmanuel8171]

Nope im not his fan but i dont know why im hurt

[@ariesemmanuel8171]

@Jettkapuwai8 And just to be sure they're not die They just fade away

[@ariesemmanuel8171]

@Jettkapuwai8 and kobe, gigi, paul walker Waiting us to finishline

[@j_c_d_b]

The fact he was able to hold in tears is impressive to me losing someone like that definitely hit his soul

[@TenorMan96]

Shaq is like the Paul McCartney of the lakers, aging and always thinking of Kobe while Kobe is John Lennon. A duo that we will forever miss. RIP Mamba

[@benjaminpolska6585]

Thats so true It also reminds me of 2Pacs and Snoop friendship

[@Jusbklyn79]

Well said. John has now been dead longer than he was alive and Paul still keeps him present.

[@daveyo-yo8530]

@@Jusbklyn79 this reminds me of an old song by the band Queen - No one but you (only the good die young) for their vocalist/frontman (Freddie Mercury) that passed away due to AIDS at the age of 45. it really makes me believe that we were really born into this world sith a purpose, and once we fulfilled then it's time to go home

[@Jusbklyn79]

@@daveyo-yo8530 perhaps you are correct

[@bluepeng8895]

Kobe could also be George Harrison, since like Shaq and Kobe, George was kind of like Paul’s younger brother

[@lydiaatiemo1018]

That speech was right from the- "HEART"

[@debbiehampton3997]

Yeah

[@groove4973]

Lydia Atiemo I mean he read it from paper but he wrote it from the heart ❤️

[@ezioauditore1911]

“A lot of people say they want to be great, but they’re not willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve greatness. They have other concerns, whether important or not, and they spread themselves out. That’s totally fine. After all, greatness is not for everybody.” ― Kobe Bryant, The Mamba Mentality RIP Mamba. Your words will continue to inspire me.

[@filiprehburg]

That gave me the goosebumps, the shivers, everything. It only took five minutes to convey great emotion and understanding, all while offering laughter and a perspective. RIP Kobe

[@mnetzer6777]

Great speech Shaq. RIP BLACK MAMBA!!!

[@LoveGod2477]

I agree. It was a beautiful speech. 😊❤

[@mamilx6607]

Kobe, and even more so the young Gigi, are the only strangers for whom I’ve ever shed tears. Not only for who they were, but also for the endless potential what they could be and the change they would’ve brought to this world.

[@NicoleKe]

I've never cried for any stranger. I have cried seeing strangers cry about other strangers.

[@HelloWorld-lg1pz]

@@NicoleKe lol

[@churow1970]

@@NicoleKe Me too bro. 😢😢

[@officialtjtrev8910]

How can a basketball player change the world ? Throwing a ball inside a hoop is changeful???

[@susanporter2601]

I would loved to hear Kobe parents and sisters speak at the memorial . I wanted to hear stories about Kobe when he was a child . His parents did a good job

[@noneofyourbusiness3865]

I like how Shaq gave condolences to Kobe parents and his sisters.

[@Rr3cmk]

Noneof yourbusiness yeah but is sad when this was happening live they cut tat part and he was the only one who recognized them and they cut it is sad

[@Stephanie-ws9ut]

@@Rr3cmk you sure are right! I watched the entire thing but I didn't see the fist bumps until I watched this KZbin clip. It's almost as if Vanessa asked the speakers not to mention Kobe's parents and sisters, but Shaq was like, nawww that's not how I get down.

[@Stephanie-ws9ut]

@American Psycho the fist bump from Shaq to Kobe's dad and nephews was cut out of the live.

[@interceptingfist5682]

@@Stephanie-ws9ut"she asked them to" bet you like reality TV and spreading rumors huh?

[@test1729]

@@Stephanie-ws9ut " Shaq to Kobe's dad and nephews was cut out of the live." - wow, just wow. Kobe did not understand the fraternity he forsaken his family to be a part of.

[@spenserswain953]

The greatest duo of all time Kobe and Shaq they were simply amazing!!

[@loinnemarvellous9927]

The fact that Shaq mentioned kobe's parent and make Vanessa smile this is a good and a goal speech 👌🏾👍💔🙏🙏🙏 RIP mamba RIP GiGi and the others wo past 🙏💔

[@Raptor3614]

boby Marvellous Chaq

[@loinnemarvellous9927]

@@Raptor3614 Shaq

[@brucebradley3789]

Michael Jordan make her laugh to it's not only shaq.

[@hawajerreh4071]

@@brucebradley3789 CNAKr

[@Raptor3614]

boby Marvellous the OG comment spelled it “Chaq.” Has since been edited.

[@showtime951]

Shaq is legend. He somehow, someway, from somewhere was able to hold himself together, put aside his deep, deep pain and anguish, in probably the most difficult month of his life, and selflessly deliver an unforgettable all-time assist to lift everyone else up. I got you, Big Fella. I will never forget this self-effacing, gracious act of servitude as long as I live. If there is a wiser, classier, better man or friend on this planet I have not seen him. God Bless you, Shaq. Godspeed, Kobe and Thank you.

[@4dept5]

Aww , he made Vanessa smile 😁 ( I’m so glad she’s able to smile after so much pain)

[@knoxtalagi6930]

When shaq said "until we meet again" hurts 😢 Rest in forever peace Kobe👑👑🏀🏀❤

[@thecrow3975]

I love Kobe and I'm so sad. RIP MAMBA+MAMBACITA.

[@kikmahendra8431]

*mambacita

[@thecrow3975]

@@kikmahendra8431 Thank you Kiki

[@glamaris007]

@Ty Ty Your black mama is long?

[@stephanielittle7148]

Rip Kobe and Mamacita.

[@johntan9452]

"Just the grab the rebound he aint passin the ball" 😂😂

[@MrMessyb]

Kobe: “They playing checkers while I’m out here playing chess” “I guess so Kobe, I don’t know how to play Chess” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 RIP Mamba, Gigi and all the others that lost their lives in that tragedy.

[@foot33843]

Kobe was a Renaissance Man yes sir RIP KObe

[@foot33843]

Kobe was a Renaissance Man

[@hankhill2254]

Jesus christ don’t use godamn laughing emojis before saying rip

[@braddavison7450]

Two years today man and im still sick about this RIP Mamba thank you for this beautiful speech shaq

[@ech8014]

This passing came 9 days after the passing of my baby brother. Already being deep in mourning this hit so different. My heart continues to break for his wife and the lost of Gigi is gut wrenching. I cried like a baby for days for the family, my brother, my family. Smh.. Like most I never met Kobe but, my respect and admiration for him is so deep I prayed and asked God if he would ask Kobe to look out for my little brother in heaven. RIP Babybro, Kobe, Gigi and those other families who suffered a great lost.❤

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

Condolences, sir. 😔

[@asiaroberson3442]

I so sorry

[@amybell5465]

God bless you ❤️

[@bicesterventuresnigltd3402]

Sorry for your loss too🤗

[@williepatino2832]

Please stay strong bother, for you must continue to fulfill your purpose before you see them again

[@Fae_Winter]

I even watched Vanessa’s speech but this one just broke me... He has such a unique way of speaking about his friend, Kobe. 😥💔♥️

[@krisstinn87]

Fae Winter Vanessa’s speech broke me as a mother... absolutely shattered my heart.

[@sherylejeffers9491]

I loved Shaq's tribute the best....he hit on everything so honestly...and most of all he included Kobes mom and dad and sisters so lovingly....Good job Shaq ..!

[@alfredcorralesiii6660]

I never Met Kobe,and yet my heart still hurts when I think of him,he was amazing,God bless His Family.!,miss the Mamba!

[@bigpanda4051]

The Lennon-McCartney comparison is spot on

[@jamslam5641]

Shaq made Vanessa laugh. Good job!

[@ErikBreivik]

Jam Slam He made all of us laugh. Shaq is our healer. God bless him!

[@mnetzer6777]

That was the best part, loved it!!!

[@leonardorodriguez9919]

That was Kobe so she felt that

[@handphone77]

And he did himself too. For the first time in any public appearance since that day.

[@brucebradley3789]

Michael Jordan too now

[@rohitadhikari64]

It’s July and I still can’t believe this

[@eduardjc37]

Agreed

[@AlleyCatGhost]

Same man

[@marylynnneill1958]

Same here!

[@bear1921]

Same

[@newchapterjesse]

Right? Paul Walker, and Kobe are the only two celebrities deaths that made me devestated for weeks

[@kp3509]

I love shack. Such a talented individual on and off the court. He speaks so well and is a natural entertainer.

[@ElFlores1984]

Shackeel O Neele

[@OMsklv]

Short and sweet. Best speech.

[@KOTJ412]

Shaq: Kobe there’s no “I” in team Kobe: I know but there’s M E in there You can tell Shaq really loved Kobe...brothers fight but it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. RIP Mamba, Gigi, & all that died w/them.

[@amjaber1309]

There is an interview for shaq and Kobe after kobes retirement, a hell of an interview, u can tell that they loved each other all the time

[@ElFlores1984]

tmea

[@tanime_man6535]

What was the bleeped word😅

[@pibidipabadiboo9149]

@@tanime_man6535 it's the f word😂

[@SENORTHEGREAT]

KOBE: I KNOW BUT THERE IS A M.E. IN THAT FUC*A

[@ibrahimba4556]

He is only the one to acknowledge Kobe’s first family: that he was a son, a brother before he was Kobe, the husband, the father, and a famous basketball player. RIP Mamba.

[@stephcurry6496]

He was one of the Best.

[@stephcurry6496]

He was A great friend,. And one of the greatest players there will ever be in his history!!!

[@stephcurry6496]

RIP Kobey!

[@stephcurry6496]

Rest in peace Mamba!

[@stephcurry6496]

We el always remember your success.

[@grannas211]

This is seriously one of the greatest speeches. Godspeed Kobe and Gigi.

[@ivanmcdonimcdoni7890]

Shaq is that friend who when you are sad, he makes you feel like hey I’m not alone. He made Vanessa smiling and that was pretty cool to see... RIP Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant 🥺🥺🥺

[@wilderaful]

I was glad to see Mrs Bryant smiled even throughout all that she went through. Great speech!

[@chicanagirl12004]

Thank u shaq for mentioning his parents i watched the memorial twice you were the only person who paid respects to them.

[@goodkappinvibes8782]

I mean Kobe’s parents I think was disrespectful 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@kaldadddddy]

Still watch this from time to time. Still brings a tear to my eye thinking about Kobe, but makes me so happy his legacy will live on and great people like Shaq will continue to spread it for him. Love you Kobe, RIP Mamba and Gianna, and the other seven onboard.

[@jonburrows2684]

He that’s of the world speaketh of the world. He that’s of God speaks of God.

[@hamlo8884]

MJ: there is no "i" in team, but there is an "i" in win. Kobe: there is no "i" in team, but there is an "m" and "e" in it. Same mentality.

[@nitinkaura1323]

just watched last dance my brother?

[@Lefty20242]

@@nitinkaura1323 kobe never repeated what mj said.

[@nsmilitia]

@@Lefty20242 you should read the comment again, he didn't copy but they had the same mentality. pretty much saying great minds think alike.

[@christiansamson5433]

Might want to re hear the Kobe there's no I in team Kobe said I know but there's a me in that............

[@Michaelc-wt8wg]

@@Lefty20242 Of course not, MJ already had the patent on the thing 😂

[@jong2987]

It's August and I'm still in disbelief. Man, we miss you black mamba!

[@jonquiogue6755]

Trust me I just watched this looking back at my hero!!! 😥😥😥🤜🙏💯 and I'm 45 Im old school... still in disbelief

[@CAM8689]

loved that shaq also acknowledged kobe's family including his mom and dad,sisters and nephews that's real....

[@ladyslick121]

Kobe bought his mother in law a $3million house and also paid off vanessa's mums debt and funded vanessa's entire family (cousins etc) all their household bills. He only and gave his parents 350k. They rightfully expressed thats unfair and he refused to give anymore, so they small minor childhood items which are in their possession/home. He cut them out his life. Very cold hearted and wrong. They gave him everything...and now they've been erased from his legacy/memory, as if he only started existing when he became an NBA player...disgraceful. Oh and BTW he met vanessa on set for a music video, when she was a video girl...(no vanessa wasn't holding him down when he was broke, he was already rich and she jumped onboard to date a rich man). They rushed into marriage and kids and the rest is history. His poor parents. Also you might wanna look up the harassment, abuse and humiliation their housekeeper suffered at hands of vanessa. She also withheld her pay and made her work for free for the last month (less than $1000). The cleaner sued them Google it. His parents gave him everything, brought him up and made him what he was. Such a shame, they're disrespected and treated as worthless in their grief. The role they played was worth so much more recognition, they've lost their son!!

[@timbo_062]

As a lifelong Lakers fan and somebody born in LA, I really do think most of us fans took both Shaq and Kobe for granted. Their time together is incomparable, and the things they accomplished so memorable. Now, looking back, it’s clear to me that I took them for granted. Their presence on the same team was an embarrassment of riches-setting a too-high standard that might never be repeated. It seems all too short-a blur, now. I love watching their career mix-tapes just to remind me of their greatness and how good we had it.

[@cingulum16]

Once again Shaq's tribute is one of the best.on point...(i guess he's the only one who mentioned abt Kobe as a son &brother)!

[@mrclean2022]

Jordan also did

[@harris7960]

But he also mentioned his mom and Dad

[@ladyslick121]

Kobe bought his mother in law a $3million house and also paid off vanessa's mums debt and funded vanessa's entire family (cousins etc) all their household bills. He only and gave his parents 350k. They rightfully expressed thats unfair and he refused to give anymore, so they small minor childhood items which are in their possession/home. He cut them out his life. Very cold hearted and wrong. They gave him everything...and now they've been erased from his legacy/memory, as if he only started existing when he became an NBA player...disgraceful. Oh and BTW he met vanessa on set for a music video, when she was a video girl...(no vanessa wasn't holding him down when he was broke, he was already rich and she jumped onboard to date a rich man). They rushed into marriage and kids and the rest is history. His poor parents. Also you might wanna look up the harassment, abuse and humiliation their housekeeper suffered at hands of vanessa. She also withheld her pay and made her work for free for the last month (less than $1000). The cleaner sued them Google it. His parents gave him everything, brought him up and made him what he was. Such a shame, they're disrespected and treated as worthless in their grief. The role they played was worth so much more recognition, they've lost their son!!

[@lukefuentes9870]

Flowerrose121 Did u know that Kobe’s parents didn’t even want to talk to him when he married Vanessa only cause she was Latino, they didn’t even go to his wedding, now that is wrong. And he bought them a penthouse in Vegas and his dad said it should have been bigger and was still not enough cause he was not grateful as Kobe gave him many things, after that is when they were not on speaking terms. Don’t leave out the main parts of why Kobe did that too his parents.

[@rakialogan3372]

@@lukefuentes9870 congratulations you are correct but your not factual they gave Koby Bryant life Vanessa did not there would be no Koby without his mother or father if they aborted there be no Vanessa she be poor or broke they didn't like venessa because she was too young and Koby Bryant was dating a black woman who was his girlfriend when he started dating Vanessa so you are correct but not factual about the situation you say race I don't know about that part but I do know Koby had parents and they deserved respect and Shaquille O'Neal gave them just that

[@jb7974]

So proud of Shaq for acknowledging Kobe's parents, sisters, nieces and nephews. Way to go Shaq, class act.

[@Chutney1luv]

Leave it to Shaq, to make everyone smile and laugh; during this sadness! This is the first time that Vanessa, has smiled! Bless you Shaquille!

[@1993Michoacan]

And what a beautiful smile.

[@jiminlee7925]

Shaq must have nerves of steel by managing his emotions.

[@jiezhangjzmobee8102]

I think you meant nerves of steel.

[@jiminlee7925]

@@jiezhangjzmobee8102 thanks

[@msgaia79]

Agreed

[@archiiepoo]

I appreciate Shaq for acknowledging Kobe's parents and siblings. Yes, Vanessa is hurting but they had to bury their son and brother. It's heartbreaking. RIP King KOBE.

[@emilyggg7158]

You can tell he’s genuinely been struggling with this loss. Beautiful speech, and the comedic relief was tastefully done. Praying for Shaq and Bryant’s family too

[@juand3p]

4:10 That smile breaks my heart and gives me life at the same time.

[@kashton5272]

The mentality of greatness is not always understood until you see the result. Proven by the work ethics of Kobe, Jordan, James. Outside of basketball it's the same. R.I.P. for this great man just taking his second breath at a new life off the court. Gone to soon.

[@harveytoofresh8746]

"I guess so, Kobe, I don't know how to play chess."

[@jessgames3561]

Lil Blaisy at least he can play basketball in the NBA

[@jessgames3561]

Lil Blaisy so u shut up