Shaq Remembers His Former Teammate and Friend Kobe Bryant | NBA on TNT 

On his podcast he said he hasn’t eat or slept since Kobe’s passing. He’s just been watching highlights of him and Kobe. Y’all pray for this man.

"I don't talk to you guys as much as I need to" - takes a lot to admit that.

Seeing Shaq cry is like seeing your dad cry for the first time.

The last time I talked to him, I told him to get 50, and he got 60. - That's the Shaq and Kobe relationship right there.

You can tell a piece of Shaq died with Kobe.

When Shaq said “ we’re not going to be able to joke around at his HOF ceremony” that one hurt😔

“We’re not gonna be able to joke around at his HOF ceremony, we’re not going to be able to say ‘hi I got five you got four’” I’m not crying you are

This was the realist I've seen someone talk about this tragedy.

Shaq said he already stopped sleeping months ago when his sister died. Now.. Hate to see the big guy depressed cause he was always so happy.

I'm pretty sure Shaq wouldve liked to talk to Kobe before he passed but Kobe knew how much Shaq really loved and respected him so hope shaq doesnt beat himself up

Shaq should do Kobe's HOF Speech. A Champion, a Legend, and a Hero.

3:59 "I don't talk to you guys as much as I need to." The way he said it hit me hard 😢

"And now, I lost a little brother" that hurt.

Man Seeing Shaq break down like that, it’s one of the most saddest things I’ve seen in a while.

"I already don't sleep anwyay"😕😥 Heart goes out to you Shaq and all of Kobe's close friends and family

Shaq a guy full with pride broke down after a close one died. That's real love. Rest in peace GOAT

Never would have ever imagined seeing Shaq in tears on national television... jesus, what a tragedy.

Man, I can’t BEGIN to imagine how Shaq is feeling. I’m hurting behind this, but in comparison, it doesn’t come close.

I hope Shaq is getting counseling. He's hurting more than anyone except Kobe's family and close friends. His sister dying and then this. He's going through all the "what ifs" that people go through when they lose someone.

Shaq mentioned something important. Take the time too keep in touch with those you love no matter how busy you are. Lesson for us all.

Jerry West, Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Dwyane Wade and Reggie Miller. Absolutely tremendous, riveting, raw and real. Everyone associated with NBAonTNT should be proud.

Seeing shaq cry is the saddest thing ever😭

That’s the most sincere and heartfelt speech I have ever seen. My condolences go to you brother for losing ur young brother. Stay strong and ur message will live with me for ever.

Shaq and Kobe was the dynamic duo, I knew this would hurt him deeply.

Shaq was always been the strongest person I have ever seen. Watching him so hurt kills me. The man has a heart 3 times the size of his body. I hope he gets some time to grieve before something else happens.

“We coulda got 10 if we stayed together” Man...

Most heart felt thing I've ever heard. Shaq said it like it is. "I don't talk to you guys as much as I should". "I'm gonna do a better job".

Once they're gone you realize there where things need to say that were never said. That's what really hurts

Somebody need to keep an eye on Shaq. He lost his sister recently and now Kobe. R.I.P Kobe, Gigi, and the 7 other beautiful lives 🙏🏽🖤

We need to watch over Shaq because Shareef having heart surgery then losing his baby sister then Kobe all in the span of a year is a lot of grief if he’s not opening up. I pray 4 all the families left behind.

Guys I’m crying hardcore man. When Shaq cried I felt it. I felt what we are all feeling. I don’t even know y’all but I love y’all. Spread the love ❤️

“Life is short” people should love each other more, RIP...Black Mamba...😭

You could just see the light and happiness has gone away from Shaq's eyes. He just looks emotionless and like he's living on a totally different planet.

Everyone has to meet Shaq somewhere and give him a big group hug. He’s making me cry man...

I can’t Imagine how he felt when he realized it was real😢

I thought I'd never see big Shaq cry

I'm not an emotional person, but hearing Shaq talk, made me tear up

That part about “reaching out” is what got me tearing up again. I can’t even imagine the pain that Vanessa is going through right now

Just want to give him a hug. Watching someone hurt like that is heartbreaking

I just realized his youngest daughter is 7 months old and won’t get to see her fathers smile

Seeing shaq cry really makes us cry too. Despite their beef in the past, I'm sure they are way beyond that. They are truly close friends.

"Life is what's happening when you're busy making other plans" - John Lennon. Enjoy each moment, folks.

I have no family...This hits home. Love em while you got em. Cause those people are a part of you. Tell em you love em...RIP K...Mom...Pops n Kym.

The first person I thought of when I heard that this was real was Shaq. I couldn't imagine how Kobe's parents, wife and kids must feel, but Shaq - man, I grew up with him and Kobe running the NBA. I remember watching the early days, the dynasty that began the 2000s, the run back in '10 when Kobe won his final ring - those were all memories that I'll cherish forever. Shaq seems devastated - like a broken man. I hope God grants him the serenity that he and everyone who has been affected by this will need. Get some rest, big man. Kobe and Gigi are in a better place. RIP, KB & GB. ✝️🏀🐍

I lost my Mom to ovarian cancer coming up on 5 years this February. That same day, after I held her as she left this world, I had to put both of my dogs down and held them as well as they passed on. Since then I have lost an Uncle, Grandpa, a Cat that was given to us to help grieve and a dog we rescued. Since the end of 2018 until now I have lost three more family members. I woke up in recovery from shoulder surgery 11/8/18 to my Dad telling me my Grandma had passed to Alzheimer's. In June of 2019 we returned home from an annual golf tournament to my other Grandma passing from Alzheimer's. Shortly after my Aunt would die. We all suffer loss at one point or another and in all different ways. It's up to us to carry on their legacies and remember all the times we had together. That is how we keep their spirit alive. My prayers go out to you all who suffer with loss and who miss those who have moved on. It's a pain that never goes away or lessens, you only get stronger at carrying it. Godspeed, everyone.

I lost it when he started talking about not being able to joke with Kobe at his HOF ceremony...

I adore Shaq, for his huge heart, his personality and being so humble. I'm hugging you from here Shaq. I'm praying for you and I know I'm a no one, but please PLEASE know we care about you. You are a great man and you had a great brotherhood with Kobe. I also lost some key people in my life, left me hollow. Mad at the world for going on with their life without them. I totally understand how something so simple like sleep is so hard. How the quiet seems so loud. Love you Mr. O'Neil

Shaq was literally the first person I thought about when I heard about this too such a tragic thing to happen R.I.P KOBE love you

“As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.” -Seneca

What happens when we die? "Those that love us, will miss us" - Keanu Reeves I don't know why, but the simplicity of that answer gives me some degree of comfort and I hope someone else finds comfort in it as well. In a life filled with uncertainty, this is one thing we know for sure.

Man it's tough seeing guys you consider really strong crying 😔 I never seen ice cube cry, Tracy mcgrady, Shaq, Jerry West, kawhi etc you never see these guys show emotion

I wish I could send a fraction of the happiness to Shaq that he's sent me throughout the years. Be good big man.

there's something riveting watching a giant man crying his heart out. *"hold on i ain't finished"*

One of the biggest, strongest men on this planet and his heart is breaking like the rest of us. 🥺

Seeing Shaq like this, is one of the most hardest thing ever. It breaks my heart and soul over it all. 😭 RIP Kobe, Gigi & the other family members and pilot

Shaq got me crying. I was good until I saw this interview. LOVE KOBE and Giana! Rest In Peace.

Hurts me to see Shaq hurting right now. We all feel the same. The Entire city of L.A. is crying with you, Shaq Rest In Power, Kobe

I havent even pressed play. I cant watch this. I hope any and everyone reading this comment finds some sort of comfort during this tough time. Much love to everybody reading this. Enjoy and cherish life to the fullest and may you accomplish everything you set out to achieve. Sky is the limit. My prayers to you all, Kobe’s family and the families of the other victims. Peace and Love Rip Mamba Rip Gigi 24/8 forever

Tears are falling from my face. Shaq confirmed what we all need to do with loved ones when we get too busy for them.

*A reminder how fragile and precious life is. Tomorrow is not promised. So be happy right now* ✅😳

They had me at how Ernie started it, I been trying to hold the bawling eyes back but when the big guy started talking I broke... be strong superman

It hit home with Shaq, that pain is deep... Rip kobe

just goes to show how our lives are hanging by threads, multi-millionaire celebrities also suffer the vicissitudes of life, just like ordinary people do. My respect for Shaq has doubled 👍🏼

It’s absolutely heart breaking to see Shaq in such pain. It’s easy to say these guys have perfect lives when in reality they suffer the same pains that we all do. I hope he can patch himself back together and continue trucking. Godspeed, Shaq.

RIP Kobe Bryant and Gianna "Gigi" Bryant. Still doesnt feel real man Also RIP to John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, Christina Mauser, and the pilot Ara Zobayan.

In all the years I've watched Shaq on this show, I've never seen him more sadder. This really crushed him and I don't blame him. It's okay to cry about this Shaq and Kobe forever RIP to Kobe his daughter, Gigi and the other 7 people that were on board. You will all be missed

This is the absolute best crew in sports. They are tight, they support eachother, they are genuinely a unit. When Ernie lost his son, it was the same way. The guys pulled together and supported him too. I don’t even really watch sports, I watch these guys though.

That's really hurt me when Shaq cried but I still got 2 be strong.

Poor Shaq might be getting a bit mentally/emotionally exhausted..

Seeing Shaq crying really broke my heart 😥

Probably one of the most genuine reaction from a friend... Condolences

Man, this broke my heart. Shaq is such a real dude.

Were never gonna see another Charles vs Shaq argument involving rings bro, this one hit different man

Glad he said that about Charles , he ended the beef once and for all

He’s a real man I feel him Lord be with him he need you he’s in pain cover him

I can't remember the last time I cried because it's been so long. Shaq's words touched my heart and I felt like all the numbness i felt before just rushed over my body and I was able to feel his pain and mine.

Seeing Shaq, someone who’s always laughing, smiling and in a good mood, seeing him cry really hits me hard😓😭 Rest In Peace Kobe, Gianna, and the 7 other people killed in the crash💛💜 Good lord grant them eternal piece🙏🏼

Shaq and Jerry West got me in my feels 😢 I wish I could give them a hug thru my screen

"What you've done for me is far greater than anything I've done for you. ... My love for this city, this team and for each of you will never fade. Thank you for this incredible journey." KOBE BRYANT

We are all still so heartbroken. 😭 😭 😭

I suddenly lost my father almost 3 years ago, the day before I was set to graduate High School. I was 18. When you experience a major loss like that, you get this feeling like “well at least I’m ready for anything now, if I can handle this I can get through anything” I’ve experienced losses since that day, but Kobe was the first one to deliver a similar since of shock that I felt when my father died. I can relate to a lot of what Shaq is feeling, and I have nothing but respect for what he had to say in this video. A lot of people feel that way inside, but it is very hard to put into words the way he did. The sad reality of loss is that you never “get over it”. You just learn to live with it. And it sure will take some time. From a diehard Dallas sports fan, I will always honor you, Kobe. Rest In Peace, MAMBA AND GIANNA BRYANT💜💛

Thank you Kobe for touching so many lives, a real icon.

The oldest daughter Natalia was rushed to the hospital after learning about her father and sister's death. She was having problem breathing due to asthma attack😥🙏

I’ve had 2 nights of sleep on it and it still doesn’t feel real. It feels like a superhero died 😖💔

I grew up wanting to be like Kobe I was 12 when I started following him and Eddie Jones but ultimately Followed Kobe ever since. I’m going to miss him. I’m 36 years now. How time flies man

Seeing Shaq is tears is very heartbreaking! 💔💔💔

It’s been three years and it still doesn’t feel real 😢

Someone needs to watch Shaq man, he’s way depressed and I hope he’s got a good, close support system.

My man Shaq has cried so much, his upper cheeks and eyes are swollen. It's heart breaking 💔 😔

"I don't speak to you guys as much as I need to" by Shaq was heartbreaking. He's the best.

Same feeling. I got to work, joke with my mates, go back to home, browse social medias, I see kobe everywhere, and then I cry. Whenever I think I’m done crying, kobe pops out of my mind, I cry again. I cried at the office as well, when I found out Kobe died. Workmates said I’m over reacting, they don’t understand the heart of a die hard fan. I wen’t to home early that day, I just can’t focus anymore. Kobe not just died because of his age or something like that. He died to a heli accident. Man Im so sad, I wish someone hugs me more and understand me. It’s only mu big sister who understand me, she knows I followed Kobe sinceI was 8. Praying for his family. Love from Philippines.

This is probably the most tragic moment in sports history, I always love watching Shaq on TNT. I’m gonna take his advice to heart about spending more time and talking to the people we love more. I think we all could do that more.

Shaq has been through a lot & has had some tough losses this man is 7'1 325 crying this goes to show you that you're never to tough or big to let out your emotions 💪💯🙏

Nothing hurts me more as a man than to see another man cry. Rest well kobe and gigi.

Man I’ll never forget this 💔

He’s in a dark place...ff need to watch and check on him!! I can feel his pain i got teared up listening to him 😭😭😭😭😭

I can't hold the tears in after hearing him speak man. When he started talking about Joking around at Kobes Hall of Fame induction I can't even begin to understand.

We love you Shaq! Be strong man! You know he wouldn't want it any other way!

I’m literally ceying right now.. I’m 31 havent cried for anyone for a while now... my childhood, one of the main reasons i picked up my basketball, wear my kobe 3, and go play.. RIP Kobe and Gigi, your legacy will be forever.

"Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open" ~ Alexander Graham Bell