The Los Angeles Lakers are either the most well-known team in NBA history or one of the most well-known teams overall. LA has been the abode of numerous purple and gold legends. Whether it was George Mikan and Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul Jabbar in the past, or Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, and LeBron James in the present, the Lakers have always put on the best show in NBA history.
The two most important players among the group, though, may be Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant. The men who have a single franchise naturally win more hearts. They will forever be regarded as two of the greatest Laker legends.
They both made an impact on basketball and both have jerseys that are shown on team rosters. How they related to one another was evidently known. The truth can indeed speak the truth, after all. These two Laker greats share a unique bond that dates back to Kobe’s early career.
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At the time, Kobe was a 19-year-old prodigy who had just made his NBA debut. Bryant had just been selected for his first all-star game and was on the verge of becoming an NBA superstar. The little prodigy makes his entrance before NBA legend Magic Johnson while beaming widely.
At this point, Magic takes a break from talking to Kobe to remind the crowd that their new hero is just 19 and single. Magic seemed really interested in the little sensation in the video. Johnson was happy that his team was in good hands, and it was clear that he liked the rookie guard.
More than half of the title rings the Lakers may wear can be attributed to the duo collectively. The two outstanding guards who fundamentally altered the way the game was played will always be remembered in the NBA.
“Mamba” and “Magic.” Two purple and gold legends, two words.
Shaquille O’Neal compares Steph Curry to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant
Stephen Curry sometimes comes off as a controversial player despite his brilliance and success. Some regard the Golden State Warriors guard as a modern-day embodiment of the NBA; Steph has mastered the essential skill of three-point shooting.
Others, though, claim that Curry is merely a talented shooter who preys on weak defenses. In this case, long-range accuracy is insufficient to be considered an all-time great. Shaquille O’Neal, though, doesn’t have much time for that conversation. He has unwavering support for Curry and could care less if anyone knows it.
Recently, the big man even praised Steph in an interview
According to Diesel, Curry belongs to a separate group with LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan as players. During his time playing in the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal had the opportunity to meet several remarkable athletes. Steph Curry clearly belongs in the top tier, in his opinion.
O'Neal told Bill DiFilippo of Dime, when asked why he appreciated Curry, "Because there's no one like him. Shaq is remembered because no one else was like him. He belongs to that group of athletes, alongside Mike, Kobe, and LeBron.
He belongs to the group of all-time great shooters. Not simply one of the best shooters, nor Ray Allen, nor Reggie Miller, he is the best shooter of all time. I fit into a category, but you also need to mention Shaquille O'Neal and Wilt Chamberlain as the two most dominant athletes in history. I'm fine with that. He is the sole representative of his category, though. "The best ten players in that field throughout history."