Recently, a photo circulating on the internet depicted a ranking of the top ten players, generating controversy. Shaquille O’Neal openly expressed his disagreement with the ranking, voicing his criticisms. His concerns do seem justified considering Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant have been at the center of discussions regarding their standing as one of the league’s premier duos. Their impressive run together led to three consecutive titles, solidifying their place in basketball history. Now, interestingly, a former star of the Chicago Bulls seems to share O’Neal’s perspective, adding further weight to the debate.

Kobe Bryant’s exceptional career saw him join the exclusive club of players who have surpassed the 30,000-point mark. Meanwhile, Shaquille O’Neal’s dominance as one of the most dominant big men in the league earned him great recognition. With their extensive list of accomplishments, it is no surprise that the four-time champion expressed discontent with his position on the list.

Shaquille O’Neal expressed his dismay

A widely circulated picture on social media recently gained attention by ranking the top 10 NBA players of all time. Topping the list was basketball legend Michael Jordan, closely followed by LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Surprisingly, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant were ranked 9th and 10th, respectively, in the image. The image sparked discussions and debates among fans and followers of the sport.

Expressing his discontent with the rankings, Shaquille O’Neal took to Twitter and voiced his opinion, stating, “Do you all agree with this? I don’t… Kobe #9 and me #10??? Hell to the nawwww.”

Shaq minced no words in expressing his disagreement. Interestingly, former Chicago Bulls player Jamal Crawford appears to share the sentiments of the outspoken former Lakers star. Shaq firmly believes that both he and his former teammate deserve a higher rank on the list, given their significant contributions to the game of basketball.

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Shaquille O’Neal opens on Kobe’s work ethic

Kobe Bryant’s extraordinary work ethic is renowned, as his relentless drive propelled him to be recognized as one of the greatest of all time. Shaquille O’Neal, his teammate on the Lakers, discussed Bryant’s approach to work. He said, “There’s nobody even close to what we did and how we did it. Well, he taught everyone to work hard. Everyone has their way to do it. He came in, worked, no lunch, worked, and worked overtime. I came in late. I ate a big lunch. And I left when I wanted to leave. And, you know, the results were still good.”

O’Neal further explained that, unlike himself, Kobe Bryant was consistently punctual for training sessions. Kobe’s unwavering commitment led him to push himself beyond limits and contribute significantly to the team’s remarkable accomplishments.

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