Shaquille O’Neal Rolls Back the Years By Sharing Rare Image With Kobe Bryant and Lakers Teammates

Can anyone forget the legendary Lakers, who performed and made history in the game of basketball? Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant combined with the Los Angeles Lakers guards, Nick Van Exel, and Eddie Jones. Back in the ’90s, these players in the single team made an impact on the NBA.

At Madison Square Garden back then, the Lakers boasted one of the strongest teams with 4 all-star picks, including Shaq, Eddie, Nick, and a young Kobe. During this period, this four-player made a major contribution to setting the standards for the Lakers. On Instagram, Shaq shared an old, rare picture of the Lakers and Late Kobe with the caption “lake show.“ Looking back at those times on the court with such legendary players.

Shaquille O’Neal shares a photo of the Lakers’ four all-stars from the ‘90s

When the season started back in the ’90s with 11-0, Shaq sustained an injury that kept him out for 21 games. During his absence, the Lakers got a new player on board, Kobe, who helped the team go 14-7.

During that game, one incident stood out particularly, when in the middle of the game when the Lakers gather for the ritual, holding hands and chanting “Lakers.” Van Exel instead, of saying “Lakers” mentioned “Cancun.” A number of teammates were upset by that word, and Van Exel explained himself by saying that: “Everyone who was in that locker room with me knows I’d never give up on the team. But finger-pointing happens.” 

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In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Van Exel said, “I meant nothing wrong.” After that, he was traded to the Denver Nuggets. Eddie was later traded to another team as well. In those days, Kobe was young and was getting to the point that he was ready to prove himself to the Lakers as a top player.

Though these four have given so much to the Lakers, Shaq’s post brought back so many memories from the past. In spite of all those feuds, they remain as one. That’s what is known as NBA players.

Let us know: what is your favorite memory of these players playing together with the Lakers.

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