But even among them, Kobe Bryant holds a special place in the hearts of fans. While his 20-year stint with the organization, where he helped them win five NBA Championships played a role in it, his tragic passing in 2020 contributed a lot as well.

Shaquille O'Neal pays tribute to Kobe Bryant on the fifth anniversary of his passing, sharing emotional memories from their Lakers days.

"Just him taking the time to talk to my kids…even though I was a great player, I’m not my kids’ favorite player. The post Even Before Dad, Shaquille O’Neal’s Son Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant With Two-Emoji Post appeared first on EssentiallySports.