Stephen A. tells old stories about Kobe and Shaq’s beef | Stephen A. Smith Show

Stephen A. Smith reflects on the origins of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal’s beef following Kobe saying he would have more rings if Shaq shared his work ethic.
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[@MistaGrim]

Kobe and Shaq: "It's all good." Stephen A: "You're wrong and here's why"

[@isaiahhendrix7392]

neaAkuma 🤣🤣

[@ThreeWrightKids]

More like Stephen A: "YOU'RE WRONG AND HERE'S WHY!!!"

[@reignmkr64]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MysticMungusSlungus]

Stephen A: Kawhi Leonard is coming to the Lakers! Also Stephen A: I'm wrong, and here's why

[@kingwest342003]

😂😂😂

[@NomadiqGentz]

Kobe never called Shaq lazy, the question was what would Shaq have been if he had KOBE'S WORK ETHIC. Kobe's work ethic was beyond everyone elses in the NBA.

[@Troy13x]

Exactly. Shaq worked hard but Kobe worked EVEN harder. If Shaq had that work ethic that’s easily 5+ rings together

[@jaywyte7218]

Shame on you to be on here speaking truth. Who do you think you are?

[@safe3220]

The only athlete that I have enough knowledge about to compare Kobes ethic to is Cristiano Ronaldos.

[@acobbs9]

NomadiqGentz he called em lazy later on in the interview

[@jaymurphy3401]

I was going to make this same comment. Well said

[@zainsaqib3702]

Stephen A. could be the most dominant tv preacher on the entire planet if he wanted to.

[@videoorgy]

lol

[@justtry8552]

Amen brother

[@champchamp3745]

ESPN stop playing and get that 30 for 30 poppin already

[@leandro271385]

I'll be watching that one for sure

[@N8veJay]

30 for 30 Stephen Stay off da weeed A Smith

[@amaan.a]

Shaq has eaten plenty of beef in his lifetime, but non more rare and succulent than Kobe beef 🤣

[@Angetape225]

Kobe-Gyu type beef

[@knight974]

This was clever, underrated comment

[@zoisantonopoulos7999]

*succulent*

[@TheMacThat]

*KZbin Comment of the Year.* Lol.

[@CesarGalanYT]

Hope this comment gets the credit it deserves.

[@ralphvasquez9668]

This is the power of the media. Kobe just said it like it was nothing. Like an old man striking at his friend for a friendly argument. And shaq strikes back also with the same implication. But the media made it a big of a deal.. Like we are having shaq vs. kobe part 231 so to speak.

[@rjdriver88]

They have to.

[@olliexx9]

Faxx

[@GianlucOne88]

Lmao they just don't have anything interesting to talk about, free agency is finished, no rs nothing so they got to fill the shows with something

[@etxsports5836]

SHAQ wins more RINGS than Kobrick ...Iverson and J.Kidd gets 5 RINGS with SHAQ and don't lose to PISTONS in 04, but don't mention Raja Bell around Kobe

[@ralphvasquez9668]

@@alivensyde5484 Ironically, it was shaq who was always been vocal about all of it as just being a media thing. That at the end of the day they have the utmost respect to each other. You would never hear kobe saying that.

[@Jacob-pz4ku]

kobe: I’m not scared of Shaq I’m not scared of anyone media: Kobe says shaq was soft and he wasn’t scared of him

[@almonzobanks5351]

BB Clover 2010 😂🤣

[@grunt117]

Kobe and Shaq have already buried the hatchet. There is no beef The media just needs to report something this boring offseason

[@melvyn.871]

it wouldve been a one-and-done topic had shaq not been offended.

[@kikoeighty9623]

Na it's always a topic I would listing too

[@donovanm5128]

Roman Avila “this boring offseason” nigga what

[@sheraazkhan4334]

I don’t see why this is such a big deal, old nba players always say they could’ve won an insane amount of rings if one thing changed

[@ShoEnt-lq6vi]

"Old NBA players" riiight....

[@Jdp_1597]

Yeah cuz back then the game was taken seriously nowadays it's a money grab nobody wanna play they just want the lifestyle and money theres only a few guys like kyrie chris Paul etc. who have that "old head" mentality

[@zackhayes1268]

Sho Ent Kobe played 20 years in the league dude he is old 😂

[@Sebadiah23]

Its NOT a big deal.

[@MikeBNumba6]

@@Jdp_1597 can't blame them. If owners want to give me millions just for being tall, I'd take the money too

[@tashingagudza8187]

The way he pulled that snort🤣🤣😂😂🚨

[@kckc7140]

Kobe & Shaq providing us with great entertainment even after they retired

[@JayTillah-xl1fb]

Imagine if Kobe and Shaq had mj and Scottie relationship we wouldn’t ever debate who was the greatest duo in nba history 💯

[@Huvrkrft]

Jay Tillah KD and Kevin Durant

[@EXCLUSIVEJAYY98]

Aqua Ghost Si ???

[@JohnjOcampo]

Theybare the best duo ever, best one two punch in the history of the game.

[@Profess84]

Kobe never brought this up, he was asked a question. ESPN is the one making this bigger than what it is. That 2004 Piston team was Hungrier, younger, and a deeper team.

[@lilshaan6252]

ProfessTheFan *hungry , or in this case, hungrier.

[@Sebadiah23]

One question in an hour+ long interview, which is posted full on KZbin by the way.

[@bigweezo2341]

ProfessTheFan the question was would shaq have been better if he worked harder, the question was not “how many/would you have more rings”

[@Iamkoool2]

Much much younger

[@truzzprod.8191]

Kobe ball hogged that series and that's just the truth the pistons even admitted to that fact

[@bendover3653]

"He's said it to scrubs" Lmaoo

[@BG-nq4en]

lol why is he screaming?

[@husskaraouni8050]

B G his demographic is old people

[@Kai4718]

B G lol is this your first time watching Stephen A

[@904austin]

@@husskaraouni8050 His demo is black people. Same with Undisputed/First Take. And they all just yell at each other lol

[@donegary4581]

🤣😂💀☠

[@904austin]

@@studio3js196 Where did I generalize black people?

[@ericxjacob1990]

They could’ve won 2-3 more rings together. It’s a shame

[@sundigest1121]

@@DTB1995 Kobe won 2 more

[@ziginaigra]

@@sundigest1121 kobe without shaq -3 rings :)

[@deloriosmolashi8383]

Very simple, “One mountain can not have two tigers.”

[@richardgaines9450]

2004 loss to pistons because shaq and kobe were really angry at one another.....illustrates perfectly .....how brotherly love and brotherly unity on a team can carry an average team to greatness and championships......in 1974 my AVHS sophomore football team went 9-0.....after going 5-3 in our freshman year.....the unity in 1974 was soo powerful, that most of those 9 wins we had crushed the opponent in the 1st half......game over ! it was magical

[@robinsonayuk8179]

Let's sign a petition for Steven A to get the permission from Shaq and kobe to give us the full story

[@Balal8281]

Love what Stephen A is saying. Shaq and Kobe don't have any beef because throughout the entire time they had their differences on the Lakers not once did they ever say some shit behind each other's backs and if they said anything to a reporter on tv it's because they knew they already said it to each other's face beforehand. They handled their squabbles like real men and whenever they had a problem they said it to each other and got it out the way right then and there, then handled business on the court. They explained that in their one on one interview. That's why they respect each other now and lowkey always did even during the beef, because they respected each other enough then to handle their beef like real men and you can be friends with someone like that after maturing because you can trust them.

[@SandeepSingh-mx4kh]

Kobe praised Shaq by saying he dominated the whole league while being not in the best shape

[@lildagga2064]

The clapback was for dwite Lmao 😂

[@ohhhyeahhh1174]

Dwight responded to shaq about that though.

[@keithelliott2328]

Bring up dwight when Kobe talking about him was weak move

[@DamnSpawN]

because he aint a g:p

[@joestuehmer7967]

"Trae Young will be the next Patty Mills" Lil Dagga 2018 lmfaooooo

[@lildagga2064]

Joe Stuehmer yea that was a bad take if I do say so myself

[@999xtian]

No matter what this beef is entertaining, for some reason it feels like old times !!!

[@dorianpowell7533]

The crazy thing about this whole situation is Kobe was asked a question how great would shaq be if he had your work ethic Kobe gave them a answer and even said shaq would have been the greatest of time the media loves drama

[@zzz-xj3lu]

cant wait for next season tho😍

[@NickJTerry]

My only question is this, why in the world are you yelling big dog? 😂😂

[@Azidonis]

Kobe and Shaq's beef is as legendary as Kobe's work ethic and Shaq's lack thereof.

[@sirkofficial]

I want more Stephen A behind-the-scene legends beef stories

[@CeezyThaGod]

I fuckin love kobe 😭❤️💯

[@tubenachos]

It's sad nobody else could let this go except Shaq and Kobe themselves. Let it rest

[@fadethechannel]

Goat talk, 🐐 TALK

[@christopherdavies6137]

Not calling him lazy, he gave a compliment

[@mursuka80]

The sit down interview two of them had about year ago is all i need to realize, that media is trying to start something again.

[@dillionrodriguez2961]

Everyone lowkey blowing this out of proportion Kobe and Shaq joke around all the time it’s just how it is people gotta chill

[@adaform7257]

it was not about shaq's work ethic, it's how the comparison of kobe's work ethic to shaq's. love them both !stop putting tension between... i love lakers because of these two!!!

[@pablo2xs972]

I just went thru a lil nostalgia daze. Im 24 now and shaq is still not a Laker 😪💯Damn life turned out brazy

[@franciscoortiz3004]

Same! Only memories of the 2000-2003 lakers dominating the nba remain

[@marven500able]

Kobe the realest 💯

[@I.am_Groot]

Kobe Bryant is the Jerry Rice of the NBA. Dude had talent, but squeezed every bit of it onto the court night after night to be the best he could be. Shaq... well y'all seen for yourself.

[@alexzuniga6558]

fact: kobe and shaq wouldve won 6 plus had shaq put in the work instead of relying on his body AND kobe to bail him out simple

[@Logical281]

Alex Zuniga lol shut your dumb ass up. Kobe shot them out of games

[@rkayn24]

@Logical Right so what about all those series against the blazers spurs Kings?

[@RasOye]

I really believe you never watched a game of That lakers era in your life kid

[@judahmourneth3211]

A. C lol, he really didnt do much that blazer series, yes he balled against that spurs series and the king series the league bailed them out.

[@NeoLegendX]

saying kobe would never be kobe if he stayed under shaq was laughable he would have folks simply ran with this cause of the feud before that they said shaq now kobe later this is typical

[@iwannafallintoyou]

The only beef between shaq and kobe were the big macs.

[@derrickbayonne3678]

He never called him lazy. He just stayed he would be the greatest if he had a better work ethic

[@jai7824]

I’m listening and really trying to understand what is the point of this segment

[@TekkLuthor]

clicks and clout

[@ctr8drfan]

Am I the only one who likes Screaming A's radio show more then the cartoon character he plays on First Take?

[@ccmcdoug]

Shaq's right about the Detroit series. He shot over 60% on avg. that series. Kobe shot 38% and took 113 shots that series and Shaq only took 84.

[@anthonybell9135]

Shaq was also being locked up by Ben Wallace

[@videoorgy]

Man, Kobe was the only reason they even won a game in that series. Those numbers don't tell the full story. We all know Kobe was a high volume shooter and not the most efficient even when they were winning.

[@ccmcdoug]

@@anthonybell9135 Shaq averaged 27 and 11 shooting 60% from the field that series. You call that getting locked up?

[@ccmcdoug]

@@videoorgy right but Kobe "won them that game" only because Luke Walton stepped up, had 8 assists and was +18, the highest efficiency on their team that game. Kobe is highly responsible for why the lost the series. In games 4 & 5 Kobe scored 20 points, took 25 shots and was 32% FGP. Game 5, Kobe scores 24, takes 21 shots and is 33% FGP. Shaq on the other hand was way more efficient, game 4: 36 points, 76% FGP on only 21 shots. Game 5, 20 points on 13 shots and 54% FGP. So I'm not saying this tells the whole story of why they got beat but it tells most of it. The Lakers could've easily won games 4 & 5 if you give the ball to Shaq. Kobe will always be a great player but at that time I think he had a huge ego problem and so desperately wanted to be like MJ, his "mamba mentality or assassins mentality" ended up being a double-edged sword that cost his team that championship.

[@anthonybell9135]

@@ccmcdoug yes, he had 2 maybe 3 good games and the rest below average. He even had a game he scored 14 points. To be the most dominate at that time and only scoring 14 in a finals game. Can't blame Kobe for every game when he doesn't have the ball 100 percent of the game.

[@adidas20zero]

And most important it was about basketball!!!

[@antpain1156]

lmao swallowing 3 big macs😂😂😂

[@godussop391]

Ant Pain akademiks entered the chat

[@wizardking2731]

One of the best duo's, maybe the most disappointing in what could had been, 9 or 10 rings at least.

[@wise1beats]

Just write the book already, Stephen A

[@icebergslimtv6377]

I think Kobe was going for the MVP in that 2004 finals and it played right into the Pistons defense which was one of the greatest defenses of all time. That and Karl Malone being hurt killed our chances.

[@shanedrayton7662]

IceBerg SlimTV indeed

[@jchannelty]

Numbers say Kobe passed the ball to Shaq in the Detroit series more then any other teammate. Let that sink in.

[@calmartin8845]

good old times......love=hate

[@EDOOO24]

when ever SAS says: "Years ago", I have flashback about that Alabama rapper that choked on live tv LOL

[@prevyhiphop]

Prisoner #627 Rapper: years ago they tried to....years ago they tried to... Reporter: you want to read something from your book? Rapper: yuh

[@jameglittlejohn8585]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bryansmith1186]

Forever, ever?

[@donmacdonald4937]

I'm a huge kobe & shaq fan, but I'm confused why we hear each player telling fans and media how they walked away from the game satisfied and with no regrets... but they're suddenly now bickering about how they could have won more "if this and if that happened". Again, confused.

[@RITAS1964]

Because LeBron and AD are now Lakers, the Media is working to create tension and dissension amongst all Lakers players current/former

[@jakerojas5888]

Kobe has the alpha mindset yea. But there's more to being alpha than mind. Shaq had the Body. He crushed teams physically, made everyone have easier looks, caused foul trouble, got teammates free throws, and was the soul. He devastated opponents with disrespectful dunks. He galvanized the Arena with Disrespectful dunks. He dunked on everybody. No mercy. Kobe should be thankful. It truly was Batman and a great Robin. Kobe became Batman later in career

[@SILMANTV]

Which is why this is weird it’s gettin publicity showing the media just bored he has always said this and to him

[@jwaffle23]

Stepehn A is giving examples of situations to show that Kobe isn't a phony type of guy. He is an upfront direct type of person

[@terryphelps24]

Somebody find the highlights of the game where Kobe through the behind the legs pass to Shaq against the Sonics. Timestamp is 3:31.

[@Madawg65]

0:46 a big snort lol

[@ThreeWrightKids]

For as dominant as Shaq was, he is one of the most underachieving players of all-time.

[@lamarick]

Worst comment I've seen in quite some time.

[@ThreeWrightKids]

@@lamarick lol ok. how so?

[@anthonybell9135]

You are speaking facts, don't allow these young dumb stans tell you different. Shaq could have been top 2 or 3 all time easily. But he is considered top 10 at best. Yes that's still great, but for Shaq, that's low.

[@lamarick]

@@ThreeWrightKids maybe I watched a different Shaq play. His achievements are in a league of his own. Injuries slowed him down, yet he's still top 5.. Underachiever should not apply to Shaq.

[@ThreeWrightKids]

@@lamarick I agree he was completely unstoppable, an all time great.

[@thewatcher4552]

I and Me are mighty words! That's all I got to say about that (Forrest Gump voice)

[@ericp1139]

The thing is, nobody has Kobe’s work ethic; he is straight up OCD. That’s why he’d make an awful coach and most players don’t enjoy being his teammate. A lot of folks admire Kobe, but if you spent a week with him, you’d probably find the experience unpleasant too.

[@anthonys9892]

I know we in August Espn really trying to talk basketball no matter what

[@manajoyce-grace2644]

Imagine if Minnesota drafted Kobe to pair him up with Kevin Garnett!!! That could've been better than Kobe and Shaq, who knows!

[@guledjamac2385]

Shaq said ain't no lazy nigga win four rings...cold

[@krazymunky88]

chris childs missed too

[@blackcobra1981]

Kobe ate those like it was nothing. Chris Childs had 2 clear punches and didn't even make Kobe lean back. Plus ran after. You supposed to knock someone off their feet with those punches

[@KG-bs9he]

"You said this m.fer you said that m.fer " bahahahaha

[@wolflg]

Kobe wasn't scared of Childs or Bell either

[@reloadedjulio]

15 years later and we're still talking about this smh

[@251Trioxin]

Let it go already

[@holycrapfreakinsweet]

Believe me when I say that we all want a debate between Sharpe and SAS....

[@kingpaps.9553]

Is it me or does Stephen A. Smith speak like a Preacher in a sermon.

[@angiechagani5181]

You don’t have to be scared to get your a*s kicked

[@brucesuckemoff795]

No.

[@marcusdavis4352]

well rather u get your ass kicked or let somebody punk you and bully you which one u rather be

[@John-jm4nv]

Angie Chagani Shaq could get his ass kicked too ... stop Acting u never seen small person knock out big person before .

[@danieludofa2724]

Marcus Davis dai

[@haneefahson973]

@@John-jm4nv I never seen a small person knock out a 7'1 350 Animal 🤣🤣🤣

[@bgivesumoore]

He sounds like DMX when he said "Scrub"

[@therealist2798]

Shaq did just enough to barely stay in shape, but he certainly did not put in extra work like Kobe did...and Kobe put in extra work on a regular basis.

[@donaldtillman4351]

My Daddy always said that there's a difference between brave and foolish.

[@ltlifecash5879]

The sports preacher !

[@staj]

Pac - "Somethings will Never Change"

[@megaman00331]

Reach.

[@Tj-dk2lz]

The meek mill of sport anchors 🤣🤣

[@commandershepard1838]

Shaq literally said himself he didn’t have the work ethic lebron, Kobe and MJ had. He said his goal wasn’t to be the best, it was to be the most dominant. Which he was. It was in the rich eisen interview he did.

[@aumurphy]

This all seems so petty now. I’m sure Shaq agrees

[@77sl33zy77]

Hard to watch these radio clips wit all the theatrics... Shit really coulda been 1:30 clip... 😒

[@hermanchu9040]

says "I'm not gonna talk about it unless I have their permission", proceeds to talk about it in the next 5 minutes....

[@korenberoeatwarin5338]

So it said that Kobe Bryn was always a boy.. never a grown man at those Times.. A grown can put emotions in himself.. Wich eventually make other people being a part of a problem he's dealing with ..and so the right solution will come.. instead of dealing it his own.. Arrogant homeboy only because he'd traint the hardest.. That feeling always comes also with the best.. Just the way how to deal with it.. Im just saying ofcourse i love him.. But anybody deserves a comment to be a better man..

[@robobop3721]

Kobe has to remember Shaq is 6 years older! They were in a different physical position of their lives. He had a legendary orlando run before he even played with kobe. When Shaq won a ring with Miami, he was 34 years old. Kobe injured his achilles when he was 34, 35.

[@paddygerdan9973]

Shaq is a real life Big Smoke

[@videoorgy]

By the time I started watching the NBA again the run was over. The Lakers were getting bitch slapped by my Pistons. HA! But even in defeat, I could see Kobe was that deal. One of the best to ever do it.

[@trevonndoakes5572]

Kobe and Shaq already mentioned their flaws in their 1:1 -Kobe: shaw and me separate =Goku and Vegeta......BUT FUSED; AAAAWWWWWWWWW SH** We whooping everybody a**

[@mellymell_oepsn2472]

"Swallowing a big mac" lmao

[@Marquissr]

Stephen a dry snitching 😂

[@willydoe7315]

Kobe and Shaq context is worth it..

[@victormartinez3460]

Kobey calls out Shaq, Shaq calls out Dwight, Dwight like wtf !! He was calling u out Shaquille.

[@noneofyourbusiness747]

To say anyone did not have Kobe's work ethic does not necessarily mean they were lazy. No one had Kobe's work ethic.

[@andresssanchezpolanco5622]

Man how many brothers does Stephen A has??

[@thewatcher4552]

What is this old beef day? Might as well bring up the 50 Cent Ja Rule beef like come on man

[@thuurmans]

These stories everybody knows. SAS should get permission to tell the whole story about these drama queens.

[@sugaloveCAFE]

nobody said kobe was scard of shaq , shaq was not scard of kobe. all kobe had to say was we are two different to did things differently

[@RGandRea]

Shaq is very sensitive.

[@andrewp4220]

SAS always finds a way to not offend anyone....guess he's perfect for today's culture

[@reggiespear7455]

He's a Under achiever if he hit his free throw and in his younger years had a go to movie and Average 20 rebounds then you call him great hes the biggest man in the league. To be great you can't have any weakness that will hurt the team