I’m glad him and Shaq made peace before Kobe passed

RIP Kobe man... can't imagine how Shaqs feeling rn..

As a 32 year old born in LA in 1991, watching these two dominate basketball in the early 2000s was probably the highlight of my childhood. Damn, I miss those days....

Man, I did security for Kobe during his trial. I had had just left MARSOC and a buddy who owned a security company offered me a job. About 18 months after, during his trial, he needed full time security. I refuse to make judgments on what happened, I wasn’t there, but Kobe treated me with great respect when I was with him. He was funny, intelligent, and would have been a great soldier if he wasn’t so damn tall. I never got to meet Shaq. At that point, the rivalry was in full swing. Although, outside of the press, I never heard him say a bad thing about Shaq. He dubbed me the “White Death”, because he was fascinated by my military career as an operator. One night he made me spend hours making drawings of how our team would have breached and cleared the home he was renting. Literally spent 3 hours drawing maps and explaining to him how we kept each other safe. It was never the killing aspect he wanted to know about, it was always the team aspect.

Damn man. What an interview. Shaq wouldn’t have ever forgave himself if he didn’t do this and talk about it all with Kobe.

I'm happy these two brothers did this before Kobe passed. You never know when it will be the last time you speak to a person. RIP Kobe Byrant

This interview truly highlights Kobes ability to read people & his emotional intelligence.. probably gained from years spent people watching when feeling isolated as a child.. It also shows what an incredible coach he could of been in his later years, his ability to simply break down mistakes they made in games years ago is outstanding. RIP the black mamba 🖤

Just realized I’m watching a lot of Kobe Bryant videos on 8/24. 😢 still can’t believe he’s gone. When the breaking news hit that he had passed away I was driving and my girl at the time said OMG. She couldn’t even tell me because she knew how much he meant to me growing up. So she said “you need to pull over” so I did and then she told me. I cried instantly, took me awhile to get myself back. For a man I had never met he had such an impact in my life. Love always, Forever Kobe!!!

There's gonna be a bunch of documentaries about Kobe, but none will be better than this.

Rewatching this on Kobe’s birthday

Man. Watching this again in 2023 is still tough for me. Still brings me to tears sometimes. GREATEST DUO EVER and I’ll stand on that. Rest in peace to MY 🐐, KOBE BEAN BRYANT.

I'm rewatching this. It's so beautiful and I'm so happy they got to do this. Rest in POWER, Kobe Bryant ❤️🕊

I wish Biggie and Pac lived long enough to sit down and have a reflective conversation such as this one.

Damn when he apologized at the end to Kobe I could see it all on Kobe face he was happy to hear it I can tell that shit meant a lot too him

38:49 brought me to tears. At first, it started as a humorous laugh as Kobe teased Shaq. Then, it faded to black and showed pictures of Kobe, smiling, happy.....then reality reminded me that we lost an amazing human being. RIP to Kobe, GiGi and those lost in that terrible accident.

Two incredible people. Beef or not. In the end there's always respect. Rest in peace mr Bryant.

It's weird. I'm watching this almost forgetting that Kobe is gone. It's almost like my mind refuses to accept that fact. And even though it's been over 2 years, I don't think my mind will accept it for a while. It is beautiful to see that him and Shaq had this moment and got closure though, because u know it would have eaten at Shaq forever. Rest easy Bean🙏🏿

Kobe:"I was angry, I used everything for motivation." Shaq:"I just be playin"

This whole interview I had chills I don't think some people understand how his death affected some of us this man was literally apart of our childhoods. He have a family but he also had a job and we watch him do his job which was play basketball.. R.I.P to both GG and Kobe

This interview reminds us all that life is too short to hold grudges and be angry. RIP Kobe Bryant and thank you for the memories.

"I didn't wanna let you down bc this was your moment, you don't let your big brother down" ...talk about humbleness! Salute to kobe for that 👏🏽✊🏽

The way Shaq talks to Kobe is like an admiration in his eyes. Only smaller dude than him that he sees bigger than him. We all miss you Kobe 💔💔💔

I love the fact that Kobe said @ 29:30-29:45 he acknowledges he wanted to be hated. There is a huge difference in him and Lebron and that is one major difference is he is comfortable making others uncomfortable and being disliked. Just that sink in , this man is a legend. Also, think of all those dynasties he mentioned of the 80's Lakers and 90's Bulls. He is the only one to win championships with two different types of teams. That Lakers team was pretty much a unit and the Bulls for the most part were the same key players. Kobe and Shaq 2000-2003 team totally different than the 2009-2010 Lake show.

Me sitting here as a grown men and crying about what happened to my guy Kobe, make me realise how much he meant to me gworing up... thank u Kobe for all the memories, the inspiration to get better everyday.. It just ain't the same without u anymore..

I’m glad Shaq and Kobe got to air out everything before this horrible tragedy . Rip Kobe 🙏🏾

Kobe: This type of duo no one could ever see again Shaq: Never ever ever ever... Kobe: Remember that. Remember that😢😢😢😢😢😢

Kobe had such poise and such sense of calm when he spoke like he measured every word but did it with finesse. The man was highly articulate.

Man this hurts so much. It's truly a blessing they sat down and mended there relationship. Your missed Kobe and thank you for the memories you graced this world with! R.I.P 🕊Kobe Bryant🕊

39:27 Shaq: I love you man Kobe: I love you too, my man Shaq: See you soon 😢

As a Celtics fan, I never thought Kobe could break our hearts again...we were wrong... #RIPGOAT

Despite their few beefs in the court, the respect they have for each other is incredible. RIP Kobe Bryant. The GOAT Shaq ❤

Thankful that we got this one on one before Kobe’s passing. Miss Kobe every single day as he was truly my hero. I live my life trying to be the way Kobe would be.

I love that Kobe said, "I'm glad you won 4th, I needed that" and then you see his face change and go into Mamba mode, the rage swelling up, the passion spilling out "I wanted everyone to hate me so I can come back with so much anger and vengeance." that moment had me shook for real.

He said, "you remember playing against the Queens?" 😂😂

All these years later, still a great video to watch. R.I.P Kobe

They needed this, but the fans needed it even more thank you guys rest in peace Kobe

What makes me happy is that this video has absolutely no ads

I love how they kept laughing at things in this interview. F*ck all the fights and the egos, you could tell they loved each other like brothers.

I miss Kobe. I think about him every day. 🥺

I’m smiling the whole time watching this 😊, rip Kobe

I was a Senior at Lower Merion when Kobe was a Freshman. What a Specimen. I watched almost every home game of his HS Career. RIP Mamba. Philly Pa !!

I needed to watch this again. There’s something pure about Shaq and Kobe interacting and finding peace together that really warms my heart. RIP Kobe.

I’m glad Kobe ain’t let nobody stop him from being the greatest ❤

I will always come back to this video no matter what

Shaq for most of his life: “I knew I didn’t have to worry because I always had that guy” Shaq now: :(

“As brothers you don’t let your brothers down” Kobe having His back when he fouled out.

I can’t believe shaq makes Kobe look little 😂 always makes me smile. Love these two.

Kobe is a true legend … I do not feel as he is gone, he is all over my social media feeds. I”m kinda glad I still feel his presence. Real good dude.

It’s refreshing how they were honest in their conversation while being respectful..

This is one of the greatest interviews I've seen in the NBA. It's so heartbreaking to know what's going to happen a couple of years later.

It's so cool they were able to reconcile before Kobe passed. They both seem like great people. RIP!

Wow.. One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. Not only in sport. Great setting, great conversation, great throwbacks. Two absolute legends talking about the most beautiful moments of this game.

Kobe called Sacramento the Queens I'm dead LOL

Best part was Shaq apologizing when discussing how much it meant to him that kobe let him have the all star mvp, and realizing how much of an asshole he really was to kobe. This was a great interview !

Best big man guard duo to ever play together. I have so much respect for both these gentlemen and don’t think there will ever be another duo to bring what both guys brought to the table.

This guy grew right before our eyes.. His difficult rookie years.. His mistake with another woman.. His redemption.. His final days.. RIP Black Mamba

That apology was so heart warming it made me tear up. God bless them both. Great people

The moment that Shaq apologized to Kobe for being a jerk to him throughout the years was PRICELESS! RIP Kobe and Gianna Bryant! 34:02

What a great moment captured. Simply PRICELESS!!! Kudos to whoever came up with this idea in the first place.

I’m so glad they were able to do this before Kobe passed 🙏🏽🥺🐐🐐

This interview is just PURE GOLD! RIP Kobe and Gigi. The world is in utter shock 😢 🙏🏼 ❤️

Being born in the mid 80s allowed me to see different great players and glad I was able to see late 80s, 90s early 2000s basketball. Still remember Kobe's first pair of shoes, did not have the money to buy them but did save up to buy Kobe Bryant Courtside on N64. Thank you for the great performance on the court.

Thanks UKposts for recommending! I love these two and it brings back so many great memories of their basketball era.

GOAT interview. There will never be a duo in the NBA that was as controversial, as dominant, and won as many rings as they did then split when one or both of the players were still in their primes. This was what made this interview so special. Those "what if" moments.

Kobe is the hungriest player in the league right now...… and he is retired.

Thank God for UKposts. This one on one is heartfelt. Legendary moment and felt like time stood still. Rip Kobe.

I can watch this interview over & over again. It's so heartwarming ❤

I met him in 99. He spoke to my mom in fluent Italian, and to this day my mom is impressed with his command of Italian language.

That scene with Kobe and his girls on the press conference breaks my heart. He had so much more to give.

30:54-30:55 when they shook hands laughing and smiling at each other. Best was 38:38 to end of the video. Just wow😊🙌 R.I.P Kobe.

Maybe the most emotional basketball interview/doc ever. Way beyond talking game, seeing them at peace, laughing, is a blessing.

I understand where shaq is coming from. Playing over 110 games I'm gonna relax during the summer. Kobe working out 10 hours a day. Damn that's insane. That's why kobe is a goat

Kobe was so handsome, he just had a glow about him. It’s so unfortunate that he has passed. 😢

Over 3 years ago we lost him and it still hurts

This is one of the best interviews ever.

Kobe is a genius, you see how he talks about the game wow

The story of the first time Kobe met Shaq. Shows what a great man Shaq is as well. RIP GOAT

This is so beautiful on so many levels. Seeing these two give each other their roses is exceptional. We miss you Kobe. God bless you and Gianna ❤️

16:25 Kobe: “You remember playing against the queens?”--that’s so savage

" I got 5, you got 4" These two are family. A LEGEND NEVER DIES, RIP KOBE!😥

The next interview should be with Metta World Peace and the Detroit fan he beat up in the stands. Wow 4K likes I was not expecting this, thank you to everyone who gave this a thumbs up🙏.

This is so beautiful and so sad at the same time. We missed this man a lot.

I miss Kobe so much even when he retired. Just his presence at a Lakers game isn’t the same for me to watch basketball with a certain feeling. When that feeling is gone the love for the game is gone, he was my idol. 🙏🏿💜

When you live in LA, these 2 were all you hear about in school growing up. Watching all the games even in my 20's. Kobe was LA's icon. LA lost an icon but his death transformed the city with art. You can't drive for more then 2 miles without seeing this mans face on a side of a building. He will always be remembered.

This is the first thing I came back to when I heard the news I'm still in shock

Man I miss this guy watching him play was a joy that I have seldom felt in sports .

Best Interview I have ever seen. Legends. Rest in peace Kobe

Is anyone binge watching Kobe videos now after his death??😥😥

Shaq has been talking like he wished he could say one more thing to Kobe. But this talk had everything you could hope for between two people who had some air that needed to be cleared. Laughter Respect Admiration Friendship Love Shaq, I have no doubt that Kobe knew how you felt about him.

What a beautiful interview!!! The love and brotherly competition literally brought tears to my eyes. Rest in peace King Kobe and love to King Shaq. Just a beautiful moment that has been captured for us who love basketball 👑❤👑

Can we just imagine if Jordan and Isaiah ever sat down for a 1 on 1 like Shaq and Kobe. That would be one of the most televised events in sports history.

As a longtime lakers fan, goddamn I enjoyed this...

This video is a thing of beauty. I hope they gonna keep on making 1 on 1 on several players! Thanks for posting it

According to shaq this was the last time he saw and talked to Kobe

Before my dad passed he always wanted them to get along this video was soo awesome. I wish it was longer. I just wish my dad was alive to see this he would be proud when Shaq told him when he knew he was a ass to kobe made me tear up admitting his wrongs

For some weird reason I didn’t watch it when this came out couple years ago. A year later after Kobe’s death this means so much ! Thank you Kobe

👑👑Iron sharpens iron severe understatement when you’re talking about greatness👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 RIP 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊rest in peace King 👑 Bryant

still watch this all the time . rip bean man . will never feel real

My cheeks are hurting from smiling and laughing so much and my eyes are hurting knowing we won't have an older Kobe and Shaq together again...

I love the honesty between them and how they joke about thier beefs, so glad they didn’t hate each other to the point of never talking again!