Tough Love: Shaq + Kareem | NBA on TNT

Shaq and Kareem sit down for the first time to resolve their differences.
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[@spencerwilliams8443]

The way Kareem shot up out of his chair at the end at 76 years old was honestly insanely impressive. He could definitely beat Kenny to the board.

[@TheBstakz]

And Kenny’s excuse is gonna be “I gotta let a legend like Kareem win. I can’t embarrass him!”

[@sebkor4407]

​@@TheBstakzthat's spot on 😂😂

[@PastorFunK]

Facts!!!!

[@s.Kim34]

😂😂😂

[@rmob8725]

Straight up

[@Speckled_Clout]

They need to do as many of these interviews as possible while the greats are still with us

[@MrE_]

Lebron and Steph one would be dope when they retire

[@Davivd2]

Truth.

[@samwilson4597]

@@MrE_ they still have more series between them to be had

[@TheUltimateRage]

They need to get MJ and IT, MJ and Charles, MJ and Scottie, and MJ & MJ

[@TheUltimateRage]

OH, how tf could I forget MJ & LeBron?

[@shoewrapper1692]

“You made it. You absolutely made it.” Those words gotta mean the world for Shaq

[@KARAOTI23]

Yes, to him it's like getting praise from his dad

[@OEazy45]

Gave me chills

[@usmi92]

That was an amazing moment and you can see it on Shaqs face. That was what he's been waiting for all those years.

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

The intergenerational part is beautiful. Kobe was REALLY into this and was trying to bring it more to the forefront before he died.

[@KOHPedro]

3:50 we can even hear/see a quiet "I appreciate that" from Shaq. Tremendous respect

[@connormccormick8457]

“Mr. Chamberlin” “Mr. Russell” “Mr. Jabbar” Shaq’s respect for the ones that came before him is unmatched.

[@deandreburns8481]

Thanks Sarge for that!

[@armanvranka7520]

7:39 and 7:40 says wilt like 2 times stop lying for likes

[@connormccormick8457]

@@armanvranka7520 get a life bro, I didn’t say he said it every time. He clearly refers to them as “Mr.” multiple times throughout the interview, it was an observation of his manners. Nothing else

[@purpleirklegrovestreet]

Having a military dad will do that to you😂

[@connormccormick8457]

@@deandreburns8481 oh yes!!

[@Roc_Official]

These sit downs are beyond amazing. Legendary. We need more like this.

[@lagniappe3926]

Jordan Poole and Draymond Green . sit down is gonna be lit.

[@jaylenclement]

Facts

[@jameswatts7550]

It’s great bro giving roses 🥀 while our legends r with us and not after they are gone I love it

[@rashawmcclure6793]

Shaq be lying

[@tolicelawrence461]

Yes ! Definitely 👍 😊

[@jshorts3451]

this is incredible. Almost to the point that the public doesn't deserve to hear this conversation. A privilege to watch this.

[@deepakknaikable]

That's a fantastic point actually. But I'm glad they did.

[@reth4761]

The d riding is crazy 🤣🤣

[@eeeeknine]

Get a life

[@17thNO]

​@JAC To a lot of people these days respect is "d riding"

[@otakonlover10]

​@@17thNOthat it's the younger kids

[@markettogo]

"It's okay to chase history, and maybe you'll become a part of history." What a great quote by Shaq.

[@CCEkeke]

That's why he's the Big Aristotle.

[@J16795]

Shaq: "I'm not a sensitive guy" Shaq's the most sentisive guy I've seen, as a player and now analyst 🤣

[@memonomoto7419]

I think Shaq is just sensitive to being teased, he's still a kid that way. But to be able to take a military level of training from his dad, being dominated and embarrassed by Hakeem early in his career, and being criticized by the greats for making the top 50 at a young age, and still living up to his potential? That means he's able to take real criticism and rise above it

[@fancykatya]

Charles has loosened him up over the years, absolutely. However, he can get a little sensitive yes.

[@macbetter10]

KD & Draymond are the most sensitive guys… and Bus Riders too 😂

[@SamUHells]

Need a Shaq and Dwight conversation after all these years

[@KentuckyWaterfall13]

Featuring Andrew Bynum

[@exxie1]

Nope... Dwight never filled Shaq's shoes. Dwight only became a champion because of LeBron. He's a good big guy, 3 time DPOY, sure. But he never won it like Shaq did, where he has Kobe and Wade. That's why Kareem respects Shaq for what he is. But him and Shaq are just having a goat talk. Watching this over and over.

[@mikegoesnike]

@@KentuckyWaterfall13 featuring javale mcgee

[@ligmaballs5018]

@@exxie1 he never had a kobe, give a young Dwight a Kobe or a wade he’s going 3 peat lol

[@rangerheir5821]

​@Exxie mmmmm mmm mmmmm mommas cooking is calling! Kwame brown called he said he clamped the Shaq from 2004-2008

[@joshua.snyder]

From high school to retirement and beyond NO ONE has Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's resume. The greatest!

[@KingDizzleLTDinc.]

LeBron want to have a conversation w/ you

[@jeremiahharrington5974]

@@KingDizzleLTDinc. his resume from high school to the nba is nothing compared to kareems

[@irenejenna5725]

Actually LeBron has surpassed them both

[@hanj31]

greatest basketball player ever from start to finish

[@ygg9437]

@@irenejenna5725 how could LeBron surpass Kareem if You read what this man saying lol. He didn’t even go to college Kareem the best college player of all time

[@TreyParker318]

Love how Shaq sat down with Kobe and now Kareem. Legends reminiscing and clearing the air.

[@fobinc]

I'm glad Kareem agrees with me about Bill Russell. He was great on and off the court and elevated people without tearing others down.

[@Chris-wq3pe]

unlike Shaq, who has made a career out of tearing others down.

[@ch.illmatic]

​@@Chris-wq3pefinally people realizing how hypocritical and sensitive Shaq really is lol

[@123Mathzak]

Kareem does the same thing. He’s just more “diplomatic” about it.

[@FatTony1337]

@@Chris-wq3pe but he always says he's behinde kareem ,bill and wilt !

[@datsapaddlin]

Kareem should definitely be in the GOAT conversation more often.

[@jd___art]

He is ain’t no should

[@kleatise52]

Great player but magic Johnson became the best player on the show time lakers. Lebron & Jordan are just greater in the playoffs.

[@TomCruz54321]

I used to be so active and passionate in the GOAT discussion 10 years ago but now I've just grown tired of it. Today I actively avoid clicking any of the videos and debating in the comment sections. It's literally impossible to compare eras so what's the point? Why do they do it? To drive engagement and rile up the comment sections. I refuse to be a statistic for the algorithm.

[@grimhunter2223]

​@@kleatise52 Magic never won without Kareem...

[@bhsieh3537]

Kareem rode the bus for most of his career. His only real win was for the bucks

[@kiopaulosanandres4299]

This makes me happy. The way Shaq looks at Kareem is just a joy to watch considering he cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players who played the game.

[@marguritemcdonaldmusic9922]

Me to..it was awesome ! ❤🏀

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

Shaq is getting less defensive and Kareem is chilling a bit in his old age. So yes, this is great-- to see ego mellow enough for respect and love between greats.

[@profdyang4044]

You could tell how much it meant to both of them to have this sit down... it's inspiring and healing. Blessings and love to two of the best TO EVER DO IT. This makes me happy. Thank you TNT.

[@monunyabidness5949]

Kareem, Wilt, Bill Russell, Shaq, and Hakeem.

[@sh00ner]

Man, these are the most captivating things to watch. 25 mins gone in what felt like 5. We really need tons more of these while we still have a lot of the legends still with us.

[@CozyLoungeShorts]

One of those “stills” wasn’t needed

[@HBK970]

@@CozyLoungeShorts Ok.

[@apg2678]

NO WAY THEY DID THIS INTERVIEW THATS LEGENDARY🔥🔥🔥

[@MusicManSeanB]

Greatness recognizing greatness. I was very fortunate to have watched Kareem in his hay day with the Lakers prior to acquiring a 6'9" point guard out of Michigan State named Magic Johnson, transforming the Lakers into as we know them, Showtime. Fast forward 20 years later, we witnessed Shaq and Kobe team up to form one of the best duos ever. Watching these two great giants just took me back....great interview.

[@DRJEBP]

so who you voting as the greatest Laker?

[@MusicManSeanB]

@@DRJEBP It's a tough one, but as great as Cap, The Logo, WIlt, Elgin, Mikan, Wilkes, Goodrich, Shaq, Big Game James, Bron, Pau, and Kobe were, I would have to go with Magic. Before him we've never seen, let alone heard of a 6'9" point guard. Usually if you're that tall back then you're either playing in the paint, or as a power forward. Magic revolutionized the position and the game....while along with Larry Bird, helped bring basketball out of the dark ages of taped delayed games that used to be commonplace back then. Also, what Magic did his rookie year in the NBA Finals: Game 6 at Philly, will go down as not just the greatest game ever for a rookie (42 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, while lining up at center for an injured Kareem, ended up playing all 5 positions on the floor in 47 minutes, winning Finals MVP...still the only rookie ever to have done so), but one of the best ever in Finals lore, period. Also factor in his 3 times a league MVP, 3 times Finals MVP, 5 NBA Titles (Including back to back titles in 86-87 and 87-88) in 9 trips, 2 time All-Star MVP, 12 time NBA All-Star, member of the original Dream Team, all-time NBA 50th and 75th Anniversary team member, and still has the single season franchise steals records (208 in 81-82, as well as highest steals average 3.43 per game in 80-81), shows he was a very underrated defensive player...which he made NBA All-Defensive Teams 9 times.

[@DRJEBP]

@@MusicManSeanB Amen sir!

[@JohnT-kg3oi]

I feel like the NBA big men are the only positional group that have this almost sort of historic fraternity that spans the different generations of players. The true greats really respect those that came before them. An example now that I have noticed is Jokic seems to feel this way about Shaq. Awesome interview, need more like this.

[@AQUAPHREESH193]

Good point

[@nikolavideomaker]

So true. Besides both being strong, they are totally opposite. Yet, Jokic respects Shaq much more than any other player.

[@philjoneisom8884]

It’s like the Heavyweight division in boxing… Tyson, Ali, Holyfield etc are in a class if their own… then it’s Floyd, Sugar Ray, Herns etc

[@CozyLoungeShorts]

It’s the NBA as a whole if you pay attention. Similar to football or baseball, you watch the people at your position. Most guards have high respect for…….. Old guards. Forwards/Wings have the utmost respect for the Grant Hill’s, Robert Horry’s, etc etc.

[@ILOV3BUTT3R]

Idk the power forwards always seem to have a friendship between each other (KG, Chuck, Bozo, etc)

[@akarkasimankh1310]

How Kareem treated Shaq is why Shaq talks to current players the way he does. Many call it hate but He is looking to pass the torch by being vocal instead of standoffish. He is being a motivator the best way He knows how.

[@bossmaynemarco]

Shaq got it from Kareem, Bill and Wilt. Plus his father. Tough love but it's real love. U

[@swkim110]

But thats why shaq loves Giannis

[@Chris-wq3pe]

and that's total BS. You can support current players and give advice without tearing them down. Shaq has to learn to do it the right way. Just cause he had a domineering father figure doesn'tr mean he can't rise above that and motivater through encoragement and inspiration, instead of being a hater and being petty. Shaq has to stop picking on players and acting like a baby. Honestly he's the most annoying analyst on TV as he only wants to bring himself up all the time, classic Narcissism.

[@BallCDO]

@@Chris-wq3pe Shaq don't try and be an hater tho if u really listen

[@123Mathzak]

@@Chris-wq3peIt’s not really the same thing. Theres a difference between tearing someone down to try and humiliate them, versus tearing someone down to see how they respond to adversity. Shaq is 100% the second one, and people need to get better at being emotionally even-keeled when theyre insulted or challenged. Big dude just wants to see the best in people, and goes about it in his own way.

[@Bilaldinho1]

Kareem is an impressive person. He’s really incredible and inspiring. The measurement he has compares to none.

[@powerbadpowerbad]

Kareem is the-CAP.All the things he and the black community had to go thru in the 1960s was-CRAZY-and how he and other black athletes banned to gather to support/help their community and blacks in general was awesome.

[@TSA1D1]

They gotta do one with him & Lebron asap

[@SilentMovements305]

@@TSA1D1 na

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

I don't agree with calling the hook a "pretty shot." It was a tactical advantage-- indefensible. And that's why Shaq had his baby hook.

[@XavierFinance]

if its just basketballwise jordan lebron and kobe can compare.

[@5StarHeneral]

Shaq is a real one with the sit downs resolving his issues and showing his love to both the late Kobe and the captain and the goat basketball player of all time from high school - college - nba. No one will touch him on his success on all 3 levels.

[@BallCDO]

I always say MJ is the NBA Goat and Kareem is the basketball Goat

[@ABxx2011]

There's something about the great centers, it's like they have a bond that goes beyond basketball, because there are so few people like them on Earth.

[@Sparkpark228]

almost half of the top 10 players of all time are centers. it speaks volumes. And none of the top 10 guys are Point guards aside from Magic. unless we count curry in because he is also a legitimate contender.

[@ethan4346]

@@Sparkpark228 yup. Less than 10 years ago, people would have put the Big O in there also, but I think curry got that

[@boricketts8367]

Would love a whole series of Shaq talking with past greats!

[@user-pj9ce5lb9q]

“Got up faster than me” 😂😂😂 come on Shaq

[@gartrellliddell3806]

Kareem got up out that chair just like he did that time after he kicked Bruce Lee🤣..

[@tyleredwards970]

The joy on shaqs face “oh you know who two chains is?!” 😂😭

[@rashaudkelash2888]

Favorite part

[@tyleredwards970]

@@rashaudkelash2888you know that was the only thing shaq took away from this 😂🐐

[@sirbedevere4944]

“I’m not a sensitive guy” - Shaq 😂

[@mdaddy9474]

As an OG Lakers fan, one of the best things about this was Chick Hearn's voice in the highlights. RIP to the best ever. Simulcast!

[@JadenSmithEyes]

Absolutely the best specials out of the NBA on TNT... ...next to the 2011 NBA All-star Draft. "Allen Iverson" - Chuck 2011

[@MistaGrim]

Only TNT OGs know that one lol

[@andrewholmes3116]

Arguably worse was Kevin McHale picking second and ALSO not taking MJ

[@MistaGrim]

@@andrewholmes3116 Well...McHale is a Celtics homer, so of course he was gonna pick a guy he won 3 titles with.

[@mongoslade277]

Jordan the 3rd pick once again. He really thought it was an all star game performance draft 😂

[@mongoslade277]

​@@MistaGrimI think McHale drafted a Boston Celtics player in every round

[@jacksonarnold27]

We’re so blessed to have Kareem as an ambassador to the game man

[@AkmalMokhtar]

That insyaAllah at the end, from two wonderful human being having a beautiful conversation. Just perfect

[@williamthomas5215]

With Mr. Russell passing away a few years ago, Kareem is now the greatest, longest lived center to be alive today. He has such insight.

[@nr30199]

A few years ago? Its literally been less than a year. Mr. Russell passed away July 31, 2022.🙏🏼

[@BooBooDaFoo330]

I can tell you don’t really follow basketball William.

[@theslayer2360]

The one time Shaq can't bring up his rings😂

[@arshedfazal]

Man when Kareem and Shaq said Insha'allah at the end!!!! Goosebumps and tears One of the most beautiful conversations on basketball and life Thank you TNT

[@usmi92]

Kareem acknowldging to Shaq thats hes made it. You can see it on Shaqs face how much that ment to him. So much respect for these legends. They gotta do this more often in other sports and entertainment industries. Its so needed especially now!

[@daltonetzel2383]

I cannot believe I have the honor to watch these 2 absolute LEGENDS talk for almost 30 minutes

[@Cam101077]

“If I was to speak to a player now, or future player, I would tell them to.. Respect history Respect what has been done It’s ok to chase history.. And maybe you’ll become part of history.” -The great Shaquille O’Neal

[@HailKingCeezer]

My favorite part is Kareem's tone when he says Hakeem showed you something. Made me laugh, but no worries Shaq, Hakeem showed Kareem a thing or two as well! Wilt respected the DR34M too. Give him multiple HOF/all star teammates and he's the GOAT C universally and not just here in Houston

[@powerbadpowerbad]

Yeah,Hakeem and Ralph Sampson gave the Lakers &&&& in that playoff series Houston won.

[@zregory]

Wasn't Kareem like 39yrs old?

[@mongoslade277]

​​@@zregoryYes he was. Kareem was also 38 years old & won Finals MVP vs Boston. That Boston frontline is considered the greatest ever

[@smokeyjoe795]

​@@mongoslade277 Kareem also showed Olajawon more than a few lessons. In 1985 or 86 he had games of 43 points on Akeem and then Jabbar dropped 46 points on Olajawon. It's amazing seeing it on youtube. Akeem great defender eventually but he had no clue to even slow Kareem down at age 37. He average like high 30s those to years. Ironically the reason Housron beat LA in the playoffs is because their coach Fitch took Akeem off of Jabbar and let Sampson play center.

[@smokeyjoe795]

Kareem scored 50 pts on Wilt in 1972. He scored 46 on Akeem Olajawon in 1986. Another game he put 43 pts on him. He also scored 40 pts on Ewing that same season. That is pretty incredible to span eras and still lord over the center position like Jabbar.

[@scottnewton9046]

What a joy to watch this. I remember when Kareem came into the league, as well as when he became a Laker. Listening to Chick Hearn call all those games and all of his shots. What a great time to be alive and be a Lakers fan.

[@andrewfung8591]

Watching the way Shaq and Chuck use to get on Jokic and Embid and watching this makes me think of passing the torch

[@keenenbenton9843]

Biggest cap of this video is Shaq saying he’s not sensitive

[@joshualeomo4616]

Kareem’s memory at his age right now is crazy

[@corbencarter-dixon5758]

It’s really grateful to finally see these 2 legends in the game to sit down and have a conversation. Like Shaq’s parents, my parents had me watch old film and docs about Kareem then of course watch Shaq from my generation not only as players but as men. They better acknowledge Shaq’s take on saying Kareem wouldn’t look at him while with the Clippers.😂😂😂

[@zeezus890]

16:35 No way did this dude justify his Dwight bullying to Kareem bruh 😂. If he was actually trying to make him a better player he wouldn’t still be ragging on him after all these years

[@keithbperrin9633]

U gotta point

[@justinbray75]

Lol. I said the same thing. Shaq is full of shyt on that

[@sup9542]

Shaq is naturally a bully and has to work to get away from that. It’s just his nature, he admits he was a school bully.

[@rokutime2627]

What Shaq did was straight up bully someone out of pettiness. Kareem would never stoop to that level.

[@Tone22845]

I guess kobe was bullying dwight howard too 😂😂😂!! Shaq isn't the only person that was critical of howard he just rubs people the wrong way

[@therocket280z7]

This is a legendary moment in time! I wasn't a Shaq fan in his time. But, you had to respect his abilities. Watching this, and imagining what could have been had these two fully embraced in Shaq's hay day, is amazing. It's also wonderful to see them like this afterwards. I too think that Kareem and Russell should be on the mount rushmore for all they have done for basketball and society. Here's to hoping that the future remembers these GREAT people in the light they have earned.

[@MelvinMansoor]

This was filmed for the only reason it should be filmed: to show the younger generation that Shaq is NOT hating on them when he talks negatively about them. HE IS TRYING TO GET YOU TO YOUR POTENTIAL! I love this

[@zachmorgan6982]

Kareem has a real case for the greatest basketball player of all time. From High School to college to the NBA.

[@tbswerve2497]

Kareem got up fast! He still got that competitive fire 😂

[@m_js5709]

"If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants" - Isaac Newton I love this conversation

[@1kontrabida]

Shout out to TNT and the people that put this together, it is such an eye opening and a breath of fresh air what an amazing interview of two of the most dominant NBA players in and outside the court!

[@mikereddaway2443]

It does my heart good to see these two legends finally sit down squash any beef and give each other there flowers

[@ClassicalMMAChef]

Would love to see one of these with Shaq and The Dream, continue the big man fraternity.

[@travisstarks1343]

Agreed

[@miroe2]

2 of the game’s greatest centers

[@patek9789]

if you think these two are the best centers you should just stop watching basketball

[@FuShengAlex]

​@patek9789 No you're the one that should stop watching 😂

[@nanashi7779]

​@@patek9789 I'm not entirely sure you know how to read

[@paoloalcantara2465]

@@patek9789 you are patek-tic

[@WrestlingIsReal649]

This was a passing of torch moment 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@PeePeeMilk]

It’s crazy how the culture was built about the big men. No other position is talked like being a Center big man in the NBA.

[@SukiThind]

Glad they finally sat down for this. I think whatever issues they had might’ve just been misunderstandings based on personality types. Love seeing these types of interviews. Both are great men impacting the world in their own way.

[@jenjay0167]

ILOVE the era I grew up in! Seeing Capt, Dr. J, Magic, Bird, Isaiah and so many GREAT players is something I carry with me!

[@johnnyfox8934]

It was the best

[@mongoslade277]

The Golden Age of the NBA

[@ifeanyichukwuanyika6776]

It's just nice to see how much respect Shaq and Kareem have for each other, and how legendary Kareem is to even be able to remember some of these intimate moments with Shaq from on the court to off the court. I just hope the new tall centers such a Webanyama would be willing to learn from these greats while they are still alive. Just imagine Webanyama developing a sky hook, pure 🔥

[@junkmail1203]

Kareem’s humble but his work ethic his greatness is evident throughout his career Shaq respect to his elders is also his way to be humble, his dominance is second to none

[@cmel7841]

I grew up watching the Showtime Lakers and this man was insanely humble and talented.

[@phoenixwhittaker]

The thing that always impressed me the most about the greatest big men is the footwork. These mountains of men moving with grace and finesse as they move past and around defenders to find their way to the rim is hard to match, and to do it with the touch that Kareem had at the rim is unmatched. Just imagine how dominant Shaq would've been if he had Kareem's work ethic but I really can't fault a guy who still wanted to enjoy his life, especially considering he was still that good with the amount of work he was putting in.

[@GottaBeMurph-V2]

2 legends proving that it’s important to study history.

[@KingPharon18]

This was great dialogue, Shaq is literally the kind of guy who can go in any room and would be loved

[@ChiseledAdonis]

This was beautiful to listen to... I like many others would love to see more sit-downs amongst the greatest of all time. A lot of The Legends are aging and many haven't had an opportunity to tell their story so I think there's no better way to honor the game than to bring them together. I think the NBA dropped the ball last year during the NBA-75... THERE WAS SO MUCH POTENTIAL. And now with Mr Russell gone... I wish they could bring all the legends together to discuss their eras

[@PavlockProducts]

Great interview yall. Love seeing this interview come together. Being able to have generational talents talk across generations about the issues in the past and make resolve is always a great thing. These are the replays that will be looked back upon decades from now

[@Ree_Devon24]

There's so much knowledge in this interview. I hope everyone that plays in the NBA gets a chance to see this

[@LargeDude2023]

After MJ, Magic and Kareem are the 2 greatest players I’ve ever seen. Shaq at his peak leading the Lakers to a 3 peat was complete domination of the league during those years.

[@smokeyjoe795]

Bird was a little better than Magic. It was close but remember Larry was the one who set the standard. Johnson eventually improved his game enough that he just equaled Bird in 1987. By that time Larry had already won 3 MVPs.

[@LargeDude2023]

@@smokeyjoe795 Can't take anything from Bird. He was a great player. He is in my top 4 or 5.

[@sean8998]

That was beautiful. Really glad Shaq and Kareem were given the opportunity to do that.

[@c2saint96]

I met Kareem once at my college. He was just so profound. Amazing guy that we can learn a lot from

[@eddie3043]

This was beautiful! Need more sit downs with Legends.

[@knw-seeker6836]

My favourite quote Bill Russel: „Rather being respected than to be liked“ The typical workplace school university situation is the complete opposite

[@GavinusMaximusMaster]

I love this, two macho athletes sitting down and expressing their feelings about each other, good, bad, frustrating the confusion. You love to see it.

[@robertthomas8556]

Shaq, that was an awesome job. I'm very proud and happy that you both were able to sit down and have this conversation, but more importantly, that it was captured and shared with us. As a 61 yr old native Los Angeles Lakers fan. I began watching and loving the Lakers and Chick Hearns way back in the mid 70's and other than Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics, no franchise in NBA history, in my opinion, has the lineage of big men as the Los Angeles Lakers does. Mikan, Chamberlain, Abdul-Jabbar, Thompson, Shaq, Gasol, D. Howard, and now A. Davis, it doesn't get any better than that. So for you two to have this time together, and I know this was an issue with you, I've seen and heard you talk about this subject many, many times, but for you to be able to clear the air is priceless, and for us die hard Lakers fans, it warms my heart to see this happen. Well done sir. Well done to you both! You both are Lakers Royalty and you should be. As a kid growing up watching the Lakers, Kareem's shy hook was the most imitated shot, other than me wanting to be Dr. J, or the Iceman George Gervin, The Sky Hook was the shot, and no one dominated the paint more than you. I don't care what era you're from, when you had the ball in the paint, it was BBQ Chicken Wing Time. Whoever was down there trying to defend, Forgetaboutit! I'm just glad we have KZbin so when I wanna watch any of you play again, we can just pull it up and watch it anytime we want. Great memories. Thank you for making this interview happen, whoever was responsible for putting it together.

[@edsurtees]

WOW, just wow. What a fantastic video! Shaq and Kareem are both so intelligent and articulate. I was laughing, crying and enjoying every moment as they re-lived their careers. Please make more of these with more players from the history books!

[@Tommy_Montana]

This was a great sitdown I didn't know I needed...what I took most was he was tryna draw a charge in the all star game an from all ppl Charles Barkley 🤣🤣🤣

[@buddhaburrito]

17:12 Always love how Shaq is being honest to himself. (He probably got a bit emotional there)

[@hameddali3749]

Let's all take a moment and learn from these two greats !

[@mollyllama1047]

I recently lost my father and uncle who were two of the biggest self proclaimed Lakers fans. If they could have seen this interview of their favorites being men and burying hatchets would have melted their hearts. Love to all that love The Lake Show. PURPLE&GOLDFOREVER

[@ahsanhaider6549]

May their souls rest in peace. Take care

[@Hermanator1023]

That was incredible! Two of the best to ever do it! I loved the respect that these two have for each other which spans generations!

[@rodneywilliams590]

I love seeing two Legends sit down and talk.

[@chrisburns143]

The fact that shaq can sit with former players like Kareem, and Kobe and take criticism shows how mature he is. I just wish we could’ve had a few more years with him on lakers.

[@junglecity]

Shaq please keep doing these. Wow. Shaq gonna unite MJ and Chuck

[@johnjack902]

You on to somthin

[@seanh8095]

Kareem worked on a single shot from grades 6-8. Joel Embiid started playing ball at 16. As a Sixers fan, even I recognize that it’ll never be the same!

[@MrWheezy05]

Great interview! Two legends. Thanks! I could've watched another hour of this.

[@akshaysundaram7391]

Awesome stuff. Gotta get a Shaq x Hakeem one you know that'd be gold

[@Lastnameabdi]

Shaq was so gifted that he didn’t accomplish as much as he could’ve but still a great legendary career💯🙌🏾

[@jamesmaguire9518]

As Charles would say, “this is awesome”

[@dancloake7007]

Great interview. Real men sitting down and respectfully talking about how they feel. Plainly, without animosity. Great role models.

[@thisrandom4789]

Need more of these legends interactions

[@dimesallen1082]

Please do as many of these as possible! Whilst all the legends are here to tell their stories. Fantastic

[@Joka.-]

We NEEDED this, thank you‼️

[@HakiZoro-]

So glad i ran into this gem. Proud for Shaq and glad to see KAREEM STILL DOING GOOD.

[@christianmorgan5956]

THE 2 GREATEST BIGS EVER PERIOD

[@OREO_FN.]

That was awesome I’m so glad they did this. 💐💐 to both of them living Legends. Giant in life, sports, activism’s.

[@vinnyl264]

I love how Kareem instantly knew what story it was that Shaq was asking about Charles Barkley lol

[@princeofny22]

This was really iconic.. thank u Shaq , thank u Kareem

[@Qd322]

You can see the tremendous amount of respect Shaq has for Kareem.

[@hviii7452]

Two of my favorites on and off the court. Cap help introduced me to the game. Shaq rep my generation to the fullest! Thx TNT.

[@TTTT-ok1om]

Thank you Shaq. We’ve been waiting for this. Love is love. God bless

[@ricsarmiento661]

Great conversation between SHAQ and KAREEM. It's a rare moment seeing KAREEM loose and expressing himself freely. SHAQ did an excellent job throwing sensible questions and the conversation between the two was spontaneous and natural, which i found remarkable.