Shaq Gets Emotional Talking About Kobe Bryant On TNT
Shaq got emotional talking about Kobe Bryant on TNT on Tuesday.
O’Neal appeared on a hour-long special that the network held in Bryant’s honor following his tragic death.
Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Dwyane Wade, Reggie Miller, Jerry West, Ernie Johnson and O’Neal all spoke at various lengths regarding Bryant.
While everyone was obviously very emotional about Bryant’s passing, O’Neal was the most visibly shaken.
“I haven’t felt a pain that sharp in a while.. it definitely changes me.”’@SHAQ on the loss of his brother, Kobe. pic.twitter.com/dM5i0DDgGK
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 29, 2020
He and Bryant shared a long history with the Los Angeles Lakers and won three championships together.
Many regard them as one of the best duos in NBA history.
O’Neal noted that he hadn’t felt “a pain that sharp in a while.”
Bryant died in a helicopter accident on Sunday morning alongside is 13-year-old daughter Gianna.
He is survived by his wife Vanessa and their three children.
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