Jim Gray Shares Crazy Stories From Covering Kobe-Shaq Fued & Lakers 3-Peat | ALL THE SMOKE 

People always put Kobe down when it came to his feud with Shaq, now the true comes to light. A bit too late in my opinion, Kobe deserved better.

after all this time after Kobe's death, it still hurts like hell. damn. rest in peace Kobe & Gigi.

You can tell Jim is still feeling hurt about the loss of Kobe you can hear him choking up a little when speaking about how loyal a person Kobe was.

Kobe got bullied, then turned it into motivation. The story of life...

Man, it's really crazy what can go behind the scenes in the sports world. Kobe went through a lot with the Lakers, and also gave the fans his heart and soul with all that pain. RIP Legend !

Man Kobe might’ve had the hardest career mentally. Loved that he pulled through.

From LOWER MERION HIGH SCHOOL AT GUARD STANDING AT 6'6 KOVEEEEEEEE BRYANTTTTTT

Matt is a real straight up dude... And that's what I think really connected him to kobe, because Matt don't mess with a lot of people.. Just like kobe was... To get somebody face tattoo on you is a very high level of respect... You just don't do that for attention, you do that for those you love more than life........ Kobe and gigi, still missing yall, but also still loving yall... God bless yall souls!!!! Lakers nation 4life ✌️

Started playing team basketball at 6 in ‘96. Which was Kobe’s rookie year. Became my favorite player instantly. Saved my life when gangs surrounded my environment. Wanted to be like Mamba other then the big homie on the block. You passion for excellence will live forever through me🕊

Matt's straight face when Jim drops that Kobe story 🤣😂

“The guy selling doughnuts 🍩 at 7-11 has more pride in his job than Shaq “ 😭🤣🤣

Damn that was a fire diss by Kobe lmaoo Ik Shaq was mad asf 🤣🤣

Kobe was right in one of his last interviews about shaq when he said the lakers could have won more if shaq wasn't so lazy, after the first championship shaq became somewhat relaxed vs kobe who seemed always hungry for more, that's what you have to love about him if your a basketball fan, players like that don't come around that often, overall the lakers made the right choice in trading shaq for a lot of reasons, I just hated the fact most laker fans blamed him for it, at the end of the day if shaq was the leader he should have lead by example and been a better teammate to kobe.

Kobe is about I'm confident in myself of what i did to get there. He is gonna better his teammates by toughen them up mentally and physically to be ready for battle . Not by gathering all top players to play with him and then design them to cater to his skillset. Kobe never cheat on his fan by taking day off so his career can last longer unlike other current greats. When he came to play he came to play.

Man those story’s were so special. This was the best guest yet. U need to have him on again. These story’s need to get documented and heard. This man needs more flowers now and will help give flowers to those who need more. Please

What’s the last memory we have of Kobe? Him kissing Gigi “ That shit was deep

I try to avoid these Kobe videos because I get too damn emotional. I thought I was ok to watch this one... But nope!

One thing I know about Shaq is that he was a bully. Make no mistake about it . Ask Javaaaaalleeeee Mcgeeeeee! You had to stand up to Shaq or get bullied . That was it.

These stories are very inspiring. Kobe never stopped no matter what came up.

I’ve been a hard core Laker fan since the 80’s. I followed this feud in the media fanatically during the Shaq/Kobe era. I had always felt like it was Shaq’s over sensitive immature ego that was the reason the team was breaking up. It sucked to see him go, win one in Miami, stay petty and rapped about Kobe but, in the end, the realist got to shine the brightest and Shaq jumped around teams like the clown he was. RIP Mamba.

After Laker game interviews between Jim Gray and Shaq were particularly awkward. Shaq would consistently treat him like a jerk and not in a funny way. I finally know why.

It's funny how so many people are just now beginning to see the real Shaq. He knew what he had in Kobe, but didn't want to share the throne. When your ego makes a claim, but your actions don't back it up, at best you'll underachieve and at worst you'll fail. Damn shame Shaq didn't have a better mindset. He would have been the GOAT, even with his poor free throw %.

I didn’t know who Jim Gray was until this interview. Now, its obvious to me that he’s a LEGEND. Basketball historian

GOD HW I MISS MY IDOL KOOOOOOBE😢 IT STILL HURTS KNOWING UR GONE

A heart-felt end to that clip. Really interesting insights from Gray. Thank you so much for making this show and sharing it with the world Matt and Stack! Love you, guys!

Kobe has said that if Shaq literally worked out he would have been the goat

Kobe had the strongest mind.

Tbh this is sad to hear. No one hears this side of the story. I knew they had beef, but the beef was deeeeep

Great story! Much luv Kobe ❤️

Damn this shit made me cry 💜💛

This is the introspection we appreciate as fans.

Still can’t believe he’s gone.

These guys get the real stories. Much respect to Jim and of all the smoke.

Kobe and Shaq were both alphas but the difference was that Shaq was also very outgoing and more of an extrovert. Kobe was the complete opposite. He was very much to himself and a natural introvert. So you can see how Shaq had the advantage. The stronger and larger than life personalities always over shadow the shy and quiet ones. And it's a double edged sword because it helps to sway public opinion towards the bigger personality. Shaq did a great job of being funny which helped people like him more than Kobe who was always viewed as more of a serious person which hurt his public image. God rest his soul though. #8 #24 forever

Kobe on my mount rushmore

Appreciate this, love the Kobe stories. Finally the truth!

Virgos dont forget. we remember and use it AS MOTIVATION.

RIP TO THE GOAT

Thank you for this. Most insightful sport interviews on the Internet. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Shaq was a strong player physically.....kobe was mentally and physically tough as fucking nails

I’m probably late cause I been listening to the podcast at work a lot since covid I haven’t had time to watch the videos because of my job but the painting of his sons in his Kings Jersey is fucking dope on a lot of different levels 💯💯

Dope content. Kobe had it tough on earth. Often mischaracterized and undervalued as a player. One of the All Time Greatest. “At the table” and “in the conversation” with anyone. Jordan, Magic, Bron, KD, Steph, Kareem, Shaq, Wilt, Dr. J and everyone else.

This was a Great Clip / Interview!!!!

We miss you bean 💜💛

Great interview 👏 R.I.P. Kobe & Gigi

y’all trippin over a typo 🥴

wooow... DID NOT KNO THAT! changes my perspective on kobe drastically

Man great insight into the life and mentality of Kobe ❤❤💪🏼😔😔😔😔 Thank you for sharing this, Jim!! Stories like these about Kobe are what inspire me to be a better hooper and man💔🙏 Thank you, Kobe!!!! I worked on my shot to be similar to Kobe's. My biggest hero!

Love this show, real talk

Great show guys!!!

I remember as a kid. That was my first hero 😔miss u mamba

,3 legends much respect n blessings to them and there families

Jim gray is one of the greatest

Thanks guys for your great show.it happened in so many teams conflicts personalities between Shaq and Kobe lebron and kyrie Jordan and Pippen .

It's clear that shaq was an oversized entitled boy in a dominant center's body. Look at him on NBA on TNT...the guy thinks his opinion is always fact. As great of a player(still underachieved) that he was.. he was a manipulator,immature, bully & unaccountable. That was weak & corny 4 him 2 do His physical talents overshadowed alotta character flaws as a human being. When things got tough, if he couldn't bully himself out of a situation then he sulked & whined. Kobe needed a player like kevin garnett...two caring workaholics who pulled no punches. They might've not 3peated but they would've won 3 champions together in a 10 yr span & they could enjoy each other's company.

A sport's lifer. Jim Gray has seen lifetime of sports.

Jim Gray is the best

Let's please put some respeck on Kobe's name, it's not Kove

Miss u everyday 😔

Sometimes guys personalities dont vibe.I think that was the case with Kobe and Shaq.Shaq and DWade personalities matched.Plus Shaq was threatened by Kobe, for whatever reason.

All I gotta say is , God Bless my boi Kobe !

The last team to 3peat #LakeShow fo life

Kobe the type that hold people to high standards but you can’t get mad because he holds himself to that same standard no excuses. Love Kobe and shaq brothers fight sometime.

RIP KOBE BEAN BRYANT 💜💛

If those two kept it together they would have been the greatest duo of all time

Wheres our Kobe 10 episode documentary celebrating his career? Interviews like this woth Jim Grey are precious and needs to be part of it. It used to drive me mad how one-sided the discussions were going in regards to the breakup. Phil should have dealt with the situation way better, and it wasnt right tge way he let shaq act out on his insecurities

Thank you maestro (Kobe)

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I miss Kobe

Love Jim gray one of the coldest Jim gray always like 🙄😤 ok your great ball player but now answer this question for me

I miss you Bean 💜🙏🏾

There is too much Shaq hate going on here. People need to relax. Shaq wasn't Kobe and Kobe wasn't Shaq. There will never be another of either of them and they were both great.

We miss you kobe 😢

The feud wad downplayed at one time...good to hear the feud was used as motivation and not hate

Shaq is so sensitive and insecure

*throws a paper ball in the trash* Me: “Kobe!” Whoever wrote the title: “Kove!”🥴

IM STILL WAITING ON KOBE TO POP BACK OUT ON WHAT HES DOING NEXT🐐🙏🙏B.I.P KOBE

WOW

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I really MISS KOBY 😞😞

Sucks will never get an in-depth last dance type of documentary. With Shaq and Kobe 😔

Stephen jackson watching basketball highlights while doing interviews

Mamba mentality vs the Shaq mentality.

Kobe is like a Marvel Universe Character

How you misspell "feud"?

Shaq was weird and Kobe was uncomfortable... A relationship like that will do it to you

Matt barnes look on his face when Jim gray talks about the 7-11 guy having more pride at his job than shaq 😂. I swear this show gets better and better all the time

Question is..will that full interview with Kobe ever see RU-vid? Just like the full interview of Tupac with Angie Martinez. Jim Gray is a class act tho...many reporters would've been salivating once that interview was over to get it released in the prime of the Lakers dynasty. Need more people of integrity and character

We cant disrespect Kobe with the TYPO! who is Kove?

KOVE!

It says Kove-Shaq please change the title lol

Stax at 3:40

Kobe Bryant episode is still your most watched video . Steph curry episode comes second and KD comes third.

To put it plainly if Shaq had stayed in shape and Kobe had passed the ball, they'd have eight rings. To put it in more detail theKobe-Shaq story is one of the greatest sports stories of all time. Being huge fans of both of them I always try to see things from both sides. Phil and Shaq got along great which probably made Kobe who was not good at interpersonal relationships feel isolated and he only further isolated himself with his selfish style of play. Shaq talked a lot of shit, no question about it. So did Phil and i don't think Shaq or Kobe had the maturity to deal with it all. Shaq, who's personality endears him to everyone, is always sure of winning a popularity contest and was not about to back down. Phil and he were of the understanding that it was his team. There is no question that he should've stayed in shape, but it's also clear that when Kobe stopped passing the ball, things started falling apart. Phil and Kobe were frosty because Kobe wanted to do things his way. The media perception came down way too hard on Kobe after Shaq got traded because truth be told Jerry Buss was to blame for that. But in hindsight one can see why. Think of the Lakers after Shaq was gone before Pau. They were trash so obviously Kobe still had some growing as a leader. I mean he had no pieces to work with but still he was not known as a great motivator. I think they both could've done things differently handled it better. I always thought Kobe was wrong for that article because it certainly wasn't going to make things better. I thought the Big Fella was very petty at times. But I understand both if you're The Man, you're going to fight for your territory if you're trying to be the Man, its the same thing.

But brothas thanks for exposing the abuse Kobe took. And he stayed FOCUS AND DIDN'T COMPLAIN.

Kove?

What interview was Jim Gray talking about?? The one that he had to edit stuff out

the world loved Shaq and blamed Kobe for them breaking up

Could you please fix the spelling? It’s ‘Feud’. As in ‘Family Feud’.

How dare Showtime desecrate Kobe's name like that...