Kobe Bryant left the entire world shocked when the news of his chopper crash came out in 2020. It has been 5 years since the NBA legend left a gaping void in the basketball world. Still reeling from the loss, the hoops world mourns the unfortunate passing of the NBA legend every year. And one of the most prominent athletes close to Bryant was Shaquille O’Neal. Thus, just like every year, this year too, Big Shaq extended his heartfelt respect to Kobe Bryant.
Playing together for the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant and O’Neal won as many as three NBA championships. Despite their differences, which made them drift apart, both NBA icons decided to forget the sour memories as they aged. Remembering the good times, O’Neal took to his Instagram to upload a host of pictures from their playing days.
Big Shaq captioned the post, “Miss you lil bro & miss you too Gigi #missyall #neverfogotten”
Surely, O’Neal was shocked when he heard the tragic news. After all, he never really enjoyed his repaired relationship with Kobe Bryant. Meanwhile, not only O’Neal but Scottie Pippen also shared his tribute to the late Kobe Bryant.
Scottie Pippen Shares Emotional Kobe Bryant Post
Scottie Pippen is a father of three daughters. Thus, he expressed his relative feelings of being a father in an emotional post for Kobe Bryant. Taking to his X account, Pippen wished for his soul to rest in peace.
“Kobe, it’s been five years, and I still find myself looking back on your legacy as a father, a friend, and a fierce competitor… Gigi was proof that greatness runs in the family, and the love you shared inspires all of us who are blessed to be girl dads. Your impact goes beyond basketball, and it always will. Rest in peace, my brother… you and Gigi are forever in our hearts.” Pippen wrote.
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Kobe, it’s been five years, and I still find myself looking back on your legacy as a father, a friend, and a fierce competitor. Gigi was proof that greatness runs in the family, and the love you shared inspires all of us who are blessed to be girl dads. Your impact goes beyond… pic.twitter.com/6hJRkecSPk
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 26, 2025
Surely, Kobe Bryant’s untimely passing left a deep impact. With the entire basketball world mourning, his shoes might never be filled again.
