Shaquille O’Neal Tried to Make Kobe a Better Team Player — And Kobe’s Response Was Completely Unexpected

Shaquille O’Neal Tried to Make Kobe a Better Team Player — And Kobe’s Response Was Completely Unexpected. Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant may not have been the most successful NBA duo of all-time, but they might be the most famous. Bryant and O’Neal formed one of the best one-two punches, between Bryant’s athleticism and scoring ability and O’Neal’s ability to force defenses to adjust to his efficient and powerful play in the paint.