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Lakers Kobe Bryant bumps chests with Shaquille O’Neal after O’Neal got fouled scoring in the first half during the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs at Staples Center Sunday April 21, 2002.Trailblazer Damon Stoudamire looks on from the left. Lakers won 9587. (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Lakers Kobe Bryant bumps chests with Shaquille O’Neal after O’Neal got fouled scoring in the first half during the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs at Staples Center Sunday April 21, 2002.Trailblazer Damon Stoudamire looks on from the left. Lakers won 9587. (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Dominance doesn’t come up often in the NBA. With the competition so cutthroat, players have to strive to make their mark. However, there was one duo that changed the entire scenery in the league. Back in the early 2000s, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal had opponents riding in fear of facing off against them. Recently, a photo of them emerged which left fans ecstatic.
Kobe and Shaq were one of the finest duos in the league. They ran the Lakers as the most entertaining and dominant organization in their time together. Their dynamic of skill and sheer dominance made them a duo everyone feared. In addition, their chemistry only made things worse for the opposition.
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A photo of them emerged which showed the Lakers duo in their true element.
Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal instill fear on sight
A picture of Shaq and Kobe resurfaced, which showed just why they gave the league problems. The photo shows a look of sheer determination and fearlessness in the eyes of one of the most iconic duos. While they had all the weapons, the true reason for their success together was their drive to get the job done.
What made the duo of the Mamba and the Big Diesel unique was they both were the alpha players. Combined, they both have over 60000 points among them. But what gave them the key as a duo was the mentality they shared to win.
Shaq had established himself as one of the best, but he was hungry to win. Hence, he took a move away from Orlando when West presented an offer he couldn’t refuse. Despite being 18, Kobe Bryant wanted all the glory there is.
This is the best and most dominant duo I’ve ever seen on a basketball court. Mfers were scared for real when the Shaq Kobe lakers rolled through. Miss you Bean. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/WzRO6uLrkz
— QuestFor18 (@HisandHerLakers) March 24, 2022
Best duo of all time
— MrZeke (@MrZeke12) March 24, 2022
@kobebryant knew he was about to go out and Kill the league and seek his 3 peat …. MY GOAT pic.twitter.com/MAR6WJTDSf
— MR. SUNSHINE AND WINE ☀️🌴🍷 (@Lakeshow93_) March 24, 2022
Greatest duo ever
— QuestFor18 (@HisandHerLakers) March 24, 2022
— Robert Crump (@Rcrump804) March 24, 2022
Best duo ever! EVER!!!!!! https://t.co/uWMaYlSrnn
— KILLLLAA (@KillaKeii) March 24, 2022
Most dominant duo of all time https://t.co/2AccvKJBjB
— Kyle (@KClutchGuy24) March 24, 2022
The duo remains to be the last pair to three-peat. In addition, they had one of the most dominant postseasons in their second title run, recording just a single loss with the team. While the pair did break up in a bad way, there is no doubt there won’t be another duo quite like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.
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