It hits me when he was talking about their last meeting. He ended it with a diss at Kobe. Albiet jokingly, but he hates that this was the way he sees Kobe last. It's like, he said what he said cause he KNEW Kobe was coming back and to try and think of a comeback. But he didn't come back...
Not underrated to me. Everyday we face so many ways we can die. Odds are you'll be fine but someday the odds may be against you. For that reason, everyday single day before I leave my home I say the same mantra, asking my angels to keep me safe, and before I close the door to my home, I take one last look inside and have the hope that it won't be the last 🙏
Seriously, we never leave our home never expecting to return at the end of the day. We sometimes take life for granted being angry, stressed etc we all as humans need to learn the true gift of life and I believe it’s making memories and loving. Some of us put making money first when in fact we should be making memories.
When I had a child, I realized the importance of getting home safe. Because I want to spend all my time woth them, my family. It is underrated for those who does not realize it yet.
This was one of the darkest days in sports… seriously, this just shattered millions of hearts all over the globe. Shaq was showing what we were all feeling.
The whole country felt off that day. I'm not saying it was as bad as 9/11 but it was similar to me. It was a gloomy day. I remember exactly what I was doing, where I was, what I did for the rest of the day, etc.
Praba Garan that always doesn’t mean everything is great. It helps to have that much money, but he obviously loves and cares deeply about his friends and family. And Kobe and GIgi were his family.
@illegal alien I love my best friend with all my heart. If I were to lose her, it doesn't matter how much money you could give me. I'd always feel that pain
Man, I start crying every time when Shaq tells the crew “I don’t talk to you guys as much as I need to”. We’re all so caught up in raising our families, school, sports , etc. We don’t take the time to vent and let it out.
Exactly he knows his friends are similiar in age as he is and the saddest part of this is when you feel you could have done more like checking on your loved ones with the short time you have with them.
@@Angus6687 yeah. They had announced it right when they were trying to figure out who was all on the helicopter at the time. They kept rumors going that Rick Fox was on the copter. I think the worst news was when everyone found out Gianna was on the flight. That just broke everyone's heart. 😥😥😥😥
@@Angus6687 what also surprises me is that he calls Kobe the best ever when he played against the best ever back in 92 till 2003. That just shows the respect that he had for Kobe. That said a helluvalot about Shaq's character. Now that I said that Kobe will always be the closes to Jordan that we will ever see in our lifetime.
"We lost probably the world's greatest Laker," that's so brutal coming from Shaq. Everyone knows the legacies of both of these men were always tied together and Shaq pretty much never openly acquiesced to the idea that Kobe was better than him. Hearing him say that under those circumstances was maybe the most heartbreaking display of humble respect I've ever seen. I'm feeling like I need to call my dad and my sisters to tell them that I love them.
Kobe wasn't 'better' than Shaq...he just played in LA longer. Shaq's Lakers resume is better than Kobe's on an individual level in fewer years. More Finals MVP's and same regular season MVP's in 12 fewer years.
@@manuginobilisbaldspot424 yeah right Shaq have gotten those Finals MVP by "dominating" bumass centers in the finals, meanwhile Kobe got the best perimeter defenders of the era while having equal contribution to the whole 2001 postseason and carrying Shaq ass through the whole 2002 playoffs (finals against Nets was already a given win). Seasonal MVPs are also popularity contests, not a measure of greatness, and we all know media hated Kobe back then because of the Colorado case. And your argument is invalid since you're saying Shaq's accomplishments by being a Laker demolishes Kobe because he had been in Lakers longer than Shaq. Nope. That's the most stupid thing I've ever seen in UA-cam in a while. Shaq winning those MVPs should already be expected as he was the best big man of the time and was on prime mode compared to a 21-23 years old player just about to enter his prime. It's like saying Rodman was the better Laker than Pau Gasol because of his whole resume while only being a Laker for a year. See the absurdity? Stop reaching. Kobe is the best Laker because he holds the most records for the franchise, even Magic and the owners already admitted that fact, so nobodies and wannabe experts can't deny this. Also, if you're gonna say because he played there for 20 years, that's the point. It's rare for a player to even play 10-13 years in the league, even moreso in a lone franchise. That's not a demerit to his achievements but is actually a proof that he's dedicated, something new players today severly lack.
“I work, we laugh. We kid, we joke. But when I get back home and look at reality...” damn that shit hits hard as hell for anyone who’s lost someone and had to go back to an empty house each night
DJSUNDOWN yes but imagine losing your sister and on top of that the person you won 3 championships with. He’s known Kobe since Kobe was 18 and watched him grow as a man and a player. It’s like losing a little brother, anybody would go crazy
Doesn't always have to be your own residence but a house you visit every so often and the same usual faces you know, you know what i mean? Pretty much.
I'm a female. I wish more men understood why it's important. men are so much more than their pee pees and paychecks. y'all deserve to be happy, healthy, well rounded, stable individuals.
@@nshekhar well they honestly aren’t anymore. Couldn’t keep the connection. And you’re very right. It’s hard to find people who want to genuinely connect.
I have, and he is a wonderful guy. Also, sure he didn't remember me, but I mentioned I just lost my father to him and watching him and the guys on Inside the NBA helped distract me for a while, he sent me a private message wishing me condolences and telling me about his feelings when he lost Sarge. Dude is real, he is genuine, and he is a class act. He won't bullshit you either. He's top two in Heroes I've met. He and Macho Man Randy Savage were the two most awesome of my childhood heroes that I met.
When Ernie tried to keep him protected and tried to move on, what a true friend. What a partner. This is such a beautiful moment, I know it's been awhile but hope you're okay Shaq. You're a true big brother and a true human. All love to everyone who has been connected to these people
I wasn't aware Shaq suffered so much loss in family. I definitely can relate (3 deaths back to back). The most difficult thing to deal with is death which come in multiples. It's like a black cloud looming over you. RIP to them all.
@@bellarue3065 Yeah I can relate alot to this I grew up in a Tuff neighborhood wasn't always bad but turned bad over the years plus I'm from a Big Family. Lost alot of Friend's & Family due to Drug's, Gun Voilence/Jealousy, Cancer, Accidents, Old Age YOU NAME IT! Multiple deaths at the same time. Seen It ALL. Sad thing is I'm so numb to it now🙏🏽
this man was in absolute pain. him talking out loud about this on tv took real bravery, and actively changing the way he wants to live so he can show more love to the people he loves is real champion material
I feel the same way, something about his death just touched my soul. It’s not that he was this larger than life type personality, his humbleness and passion for life made him relatable.
That, and when you think of the possibility of his death... Its like 1 in 12000000 with current technology Also can i point out the fact they didnt have parachutes, like YOUR CARRYING THE MOST LEGENDARY BASKETBALL PLAYER(except maybe mj but that opinion wise)AND YOU DONT THINK "HUH, What if the helicopter has a flaw, or the pilot get food poisoning or something, then what am i gonna do?... Nah its fine it wont faaaalll...."
We all miss him ❤️ he was a real inspiration and a part of the NBA world of greats that we will never forget!! He lives on in heaven 🙏 ❤️ and his daughter too.
It’s strange, Kobe’s death is just now hitting me as a real thing. For a minute, it was like we were all in some different timeline where this wasn’t real.
Honestly with Shaq, when I first heard the news I thought it was some jacka** with a sick sense of humor, I got mad every time someone told me it happened. (People fake news all the time nowadays). Looked into the news myself as it became more established, and it turned into harsh reality.. they will all be missed
watching him admit how hard it is to express and show emotion as a man, is too real. crying is normal, reaching out is the RIGHT thing to do. I hope this brought them closer as a crew, and communication improved. bless ya big guy…
We need to cherish Shaq everyday he is here. People who aquire his type of wealth and fame "change". This man has remained 100% grounded and cares more about people than ever before. He's so genuine. All ages, races, religions, all of us love you Shaq.
You can tell when he said that it struck a nerve with him. He started to break down inside. I bet he's had a lot of hard nights keeping things to himself.
This still hits the same as it did when it just announced and the vid just came out… life gets better eventually but it’s not the same when something like this happens in someone’s life
You can always tell when someone is speaking from the heart because there is no hesitation or recitation. Just pure unadulterated emotion and sincerity. And it hits like a fucking semi
i didn’t grow up watching kobe and he wasn’t a player i necessarily looked up to, but seeing how much this affects not only one of his former teammates and the millions of people mourning him to this day, i broke. seeing such a strong guy shed tears and start to lose control of his emotions is extremely hard to watch almost 3 years later. rest in peace kobe.
Same i was sad because no one deserves to go out like that, but when i heard his daughter was with him and many others were with them it was truly horrifying. I hadnt cried for a sports idol death like that ever
Kobe Bean, Shaq & MJ are my favorite bballers. I’m just a fan but to this day I still get emotional thinking of Vanessa & the girls losing the most important figure in their lives & knowing the sweet young angel that didn’t get to meet all her milestones & best dreams on earth. Gotta have faith & just live a mamba life.❤🙏🏽
Almost 1 Year Later and I still can't believe it. We can only imagine now what Kobe and Gigi would have done in the next coming years. We got robbed of so much.
8/18/23 watching this again...And it still hurts, as tears fill my eyes. No words suffice the emotions 😢 💔. One of the absolute best to ever lace them up. Kobe Bean Bryant purple 💜 gold 💛 #8 & #24.
I was in boot camp when this happened and it was so grueling at the time we didn’t fully get the emotional impact until much later. 3 years later and I’m silently weeping at the anguish of so many people over such a great man. It’s palpable and it gives me hope that more good people like Kobe and all the others who died before their time gift their talent and purpose to another worthy soul.
Man this hurt to rewatch 4 years later on the day Kobe’s statue outside of the Staples Center gets unveiled. Shaq, you’re an amazing human being and I can honestly say that everyone on this earth loves you. And there’s just no words to describe the heart breaking pain of losing a human being as remarkable an individual, a one of a kind soul and just a special person like Kobe Bryant. But I do stop and think about what Kobe did in life and and have dedicated, motivated and driven he was to leaving a truly inspiring and forever lasting legacy on not just the sport but on the world. The fact that he put in the work and then put in some more and more and more and knowing that it paid off in his life and it will continue to pay off as his legacy, as the Mamba Mentality, will forever motivate and inspire so many people forever in his afterlife. Everyone can learn something from Kobe and that’s to never stop grinding. You are never perfect, no one’s perfect. So that means you can always make yourself better in every aspect of your life. Love you Kobe. To Kobe, Gigi and the other individuals whose lives were tragically cut short that day………. You are all greatly missed but will never be forgotten. Rest in paradise
Shaq your a tremendous human being ! Thank you Brother for showing all of us that even a NBA Center & classy man can show real genuine emotion . Men have a difficult time in this society many times talking about their fears , emotions, & just explaining what's on their minds ! Sent me back to in 2004 ; was at a park in Colorado with my favorite Brother . He said I'm going to the restroom : never saw him again alive ; committed suicide ! That pain hit me so hard I couldn't sleep sound for 6 months. I feel your pain Shaq. Would really love to meet you in person ; give you a big hug man and just talk about what really counts in this LIfe . Faith , Family , & the few really good friends . Life is Precious !Warmest Regards , Gary Garyotennis@gmail.com 303 898-5909
True that! Never seen Shaq cry in my lifetime. We fan need to rest up the case btw them two. Besides they are just 2 fierce competitors. Let's Kobe R.I.P. really REST IN PEACE.
Yeah my guy has been really going through it but you'd never know it. You can tell the NBA on TNT crew is definitely a family he loves being around because you would never be able to tell he's been going through so much when he is around those guys.
@The Josh Gilchrist Network After he said that, for some reason, my room suddenly became filled with pollen or dust, because my eyes teared up all of a sudden!
I really hope the big guy takes care of himself. Shaq’s been a part of our lives in the same way Kobe was, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen him so heartbroken
Shaq has a heart thats bigger than the planet that contains him. His generosity from helping random people on the streets to the love and respect he has for Kobe is heartwarming and profound. You can see the pain in his eyes at the loss of kobe. This is one reason why i love sports in particular basketball.
Bro Hearing Shaq Cry Legit Made Me Break Down Just Now In My College Library, This Is So Unreal Right Now, I Cried So Much Man, Sports Is More Than Just Entertainment, It Brings Us Together As A People ✊🏽
I have just watched their interview over again .In the final words,kobe said, "we did it" . What better can explain their strong friendship? They always have been part of our family ,and now ,i feel that i lost my little brother like shaq....This is not a tragedy ;this is more than that... As nicholson say, there is a big hole in the wall and the worst part is that nobody knows how to mend it.....
Shaq is the epitome of a man. Nothing wrong with a man crying. I seen my dad cry twice. This is the only time I’ve ever seen Shaq cry. A good humble man who is hurting for his brother. All these years later and I’m watching this crying with him.
It's been a year. R.I.P. Kobe Bryant Gianna "Gigi" Bryant Payton Chester Sarah Chester Alyssa Altobelli Keri Altobelli John Altobelli Christina Mauser Ara Zobayan We miss you all. 💔
And our love goes out to Vanessa Bryant, Natalia Bryant, Bianca Bryant, Capri Bryant, Catherine George, Chris George, Andy George, J.J. Altobelli, Alexis Altobelli, Tony Altobelli, Matt Mauser, Penny Mauser, Tom Mauser and Ivy Mauser
@Grammar Police - you don’t deserve to be in these comments. no one cares about what might’ve happened, what happened was devastating. if the claim you’re saying is true, mistakes happen. no one could’ve known what was going to happen that day. if what you’re saying is not true, i hope you feel horrible for spreading baseless lies about a dead man, especially one as respectable as Kobe.
Jose Posada hop tf off NOW i’m done with these bullshit kids that are cold hearted af. SHUT THE F U C K UP so what if he hated him for one thing?? it HURTS if you got a heart, YOU DONT HAVE A HEART
He's such a big man. It's not that I didn't know he had feelings. It's watching such an epic man being taken down so hard by his grief. It just brings home how much it hurt him.
Amy Rend I don’t care about being manly. If you won’t to act like that people won’t like you but that’s you, so I’m not stopping you. But don’t stop the people who feel bad for a guy who has seen so many people who he loved died
@@rjjohn2241 I'm not 100 percent sure about Illuminati free Mason and blood sacrifices but it's just every season some celebrity is dead dying or have criminal charges and or family members dead or in jail
Love Shaq! To meet him someday is on my bucket list. He's a man of true class, heart of gold, genuine human being! All men & women, for that matter, should strive to be as caring & compassionate as Shaq is to ALL PEOPLE!
“We’re not gonna be able to joke at his hall of fame ceremony” dang that hit different”
Mike joked about himself though, and everybody did laugh.
That part in particular hit me hardd man
Usagi Kira Kobe is dead mj isn’t
@@xxsauceyjayyxx8749 both 200% are dead
It hits me when he was talking about their last meeting. He ended it with a diss at Kobe. Albiet jokingly, but he hates that this was the way he sees Kobe last. It's like, he said what he said cause he KNEW Kobe was coming back and to try and think of a comeback. But he didn't come back...
I read this somewhere in the comments and it’s fucking true man - “leaving and returning home safely is an underrated blessing.”
I gave that a like.
Not underrated to me. Everyday we face so many ways we can die. Odds are you'll be fine but someday the odds may be against you. For that reason, everyday single day before I leave my home I say the same mantra, asking my angels to keep me safe, and before I close the door to my home, I take one last look inside and have the hope that it won't be the last 🙏
Seriously, we never leave our home never expecting to return at the end of the day. We sometimes take life for granted being angry, stressed etc we all as humans need to learn the true gift of life and I believe it’s making memories and loving. Some of us put making money first when in fact we should be making memories.
Its a quote that’s been going around all over IG and Twitter
When I had a child, I realized the importance of getting home safe. Because I want to spend all my time woth them, my family. It is underrated for those who does not realize it yet.
This was one of the darkest days in sports… seriously, this just shattered millions of hearts all over the globe. Shaq was showing what we were all feeling.
I'm Glad That Shaq Could Reconcile With Kobe Before Kobe Died
This was only the beginning of a dark year in general
Billions*. Still miss Kobe, him and Shaq are the most dominant duo
The whole country felt off that day. I'm not saying it was as bad as 9/11 but it was similar to me. It was a gloomy day. I remember exactly what I was doing, where I was, what I did for the rest of the day, etc.
@@cubzrulz same, it was cloudy all day that day. I still remember the exact time i woke up and heard the news, clothes i wore and everything
Almost 3 years later and it still Fuckin hurts RIP KB GiGi
Doesn’t feel real still
@@salliejones6002still so surreal.
Fr man, still absolutely devastating even after all this time.
Rip Kobe 😢
Ong😔
Shaq is such a beautiful person. Heart so big his body had to grow around it.
poetic.
Why is this funny to me I don't know
@@AsadLife27 foreal bruh😭
@@calebdemetrius4587 and you sound like a sexist
Thats the most beautiful description of Shaq
He sounds absolutely dead inside. I hope this doesn’t take too large a toll on Shaq.
Nahh he got monayy
@@praba991ify money doesn't always equal happiness. No amount of money thrown at him will take his mind off of something like this
Praba Garan that always doesn’t mean everything is great. It helps to have that much money, but he obviously loves and cares deeply about his friends and family. And Kobe and GIgi were his family.
He doesn’t sound dead inside lmao wtf are you talking about also he’ll be fine he’s rich asf
@illegal alien I love my best friend with all my heart. If I were to lose her, it doesn't matter how much money you could give me. I'd always feel that pain
Shaq is a real man, and a good man.
Kobe, tell me how my ass tastes
@@troll-fx2zc Troll let you tell me how my balls taste.
@@injerin3705 well if kobe can tell Shaq how his ass tastes, maybe kobe can tell you how your balls taste too
@@troll-fx2zc Kobe dead son.
He really is
Man, I start crying every time when Shaq tells the crew “I don’t talk to you guys as much as I need to”. We’re all so caught up in raising our families, school, sports , etc. We don’t take the time to vent and let it out.
Exactly he knows his friends are similiar in age as he is and the saddest part of this is when you feel you could have done more like checking on your loved ones with the short time you have with them.
He wasn't talking about venting.
Man, that's absolutely sad. Shaq sounds broken, someone out there that knows him, check up on him. God that was hard to watch.
Sorry man
He taking care of kobes kids
M D well he sure knows what really went on as shaw is still around must off Sacrifice his father , two grannies , his sister !
@@jaajaarogers9101 really? Crazy crazy people take up space on this planet.
Yesss frfr!
His son almost died from heart illness,
His sister passed away,
Now his brother in arms is gone.
Shaq's been through alot recently.
RIP Mamba, the basketball courts in heaven have a new MVP.
Plus he was Biggie’s homie, I think he died on going to Shaq’s birthday party in L.A. ⚱️🔮
@@Angus6687 he died going to his daughter's basketball practice.
@@Angus6687 yeah. They had announced it right when they were trying to figure out who was all on the helicopter at the time. They kept rumors going that Rick Fox was on the copter. I think the worst news was when everyone found out Gianna was on the flight. That just broke everyone's heart. 😥😥😥😥
@@Angus6687 what also surprises me is that he calls Kobe the best ever when he played against the best ever back in 92 till 2003. That just shows the respect that he had for Kobe. That said a helluvalot about Shaq's character. Now that I said that Kobe will always be the closes to Jordan that we will ever see in our lifetime.
"We lost probably the world's greatest Laker," that's so brutal coming from Shaq. Everyone knows the legacies of both of these men were always tied together and Shaq pretty much never openly acquiesced to the idea that Kobe was better than him. Hearing him say that under those circumstances was maybe the most heartbreaking display of humble respect I've ever seen. I'm feeling like I need to call my dad and my sisters to tell them that I love them.
i hope you called them always nice to let them know
Kobe wasn't 'better' than Shaq...he just played in LA longer. Shaq's Lakers resume is better than Kobe's on an individual level in fewer years. More Finals MVP's and same regular season MVP's in 12 fewer years.
@@manuginobilisbaldspot424 yeah right Shaq have gotten those Finals MVP by "dominating" bumass centers in the finals, meanwhile Kobe got the best perimeter defenders of the era while having equal contribution to the whole 2001 postseason and carrying Shaq ass through the whole 2002 playoffs (finals against Nets was already a given win). Seasonal MVPs are also popularity contests, not a measure of greatness, and we all know media hated Kobe back then because of the Colorado case.
And your argument is invalid since you're saying Shaq's accomplishments by being a Laker demolishes Kobe because he had been in Lakers longer than Shaq. Nope. That's the most stupid thing I've ever seen in UA-cam in a while. Shaq winning those MVPs should already be expected as he was the best big man of the time and was on prime mode compared to a 21-23 years old player just about to enter his prime. It's like saying Rodman was the better Laker than Pau Gasol because of his whole resume while only being a Laker for a year. See the absurdity?
Stop reaching. Kobe is the best Laker because he holds the most records for the franchise, even Magic and the owners already admitted that fact, so nobodies and wannabe experts can't deny this. Also, if you're gonna say because he played there for 20 years, that's the point. It's rare for a player to even play 10-13 years in the league, even moreso in a lone franchise. That's not a demerit to his achievements but is actually a proof that he's dedicated, something new players today severly lack.
@@manuginobilisbaldspot424 Really isn't the place to debate this man
Key word probably
Shaq's tears and Barkley's humble silence.... My heart...
❤😢
barkley just looks so despondent its crazy
“I work, we laugh. We kid, we joke. But when I get back home and look at reality...” damn that shit hits hard as hell for anyone who’s lost someone and had to go back to an empty house each night
Except he has a wife and kids etc.
DJSUNDOWN yes but imagine losing your sister and on top of that the person you won 3 championships with. He’s known Kobe since Kobe was 18 and watched him grow as a man and a player. It’s like losing a little brother, anybody would go crazy
Lost my mom last year and still stay in the house she passed in . I feel so happy when I’m away then once i to back home it all hits me again
The6kid Harris so sorry for your loss. I’m sure you made her proud every day. Hope things get better
Doesn't always have to be your own residence but a house you visit every so often and the same usual faces you know, you know what i mean? Pretty much.
"I don't talk to you guys as much as I need to" A lot of men need to listen to this.
I'm a female. I wish more men understood why it's important. men are so much more than their pee pees and paychecks. y'all deserve to be happy, healthy, well rounded, stable individuals.
This is so true. I try to do this and people think I’m weird
@@svdderdvze6070 you need new people to be around. If those people aren’t there for you, they don’t deserve to be called your friends
@@nshekhar well they honestly aren’t anymore. Couldn’t keep the connection. And you’re very right. It’s hard to find people who want to genuinely connect.
@@svdderdvze6070 keep your head up high man, and hopefully you find some people who actually care about you
I WISH I COULD MEET THIS MAN HE A BLESSING TO THIS WORLD
I have, and he is a wonderful guy. Also, sure he didn't remember me, but I mentioned I just lost my father to him and watching him and the guys on Inside the NBA helped distract me for a while, he sent me a private message wishing me condolences and telling me about his feelings when he lost Sarge. Dude is real, he is genuine, and he is a class act. He won't bullshit you either. He's top two in Heroes I've met. He and Macho Man Randy Savage were the two most awesome of my childhood heroes that I met.
@JosephTheHorrorGuy Rip 3 years ago today
When Ernie tried to keep him protected and tried to move on, what a true friend. What a partner. This is such a beautiful moment, I know it's been awhile but hope you're okay Shaq. You're a true big brother and a true human. All love to everyone who has been connected to these people
"Hold on, I'm not finished" that's a strong man to continue. Stay strong big man
No comments?
@@ansh2771 A/S/L?
@Daniel Hollingsworth u better shut the FUCK up
@Daniel Hollingsworth fuck you, man
@Daniel Hollingsworth piss off
The fact that he almost lost his son as well to an Heart Illness is alot too. Praying for Shaquille O'neal and Family 💔
I wasn't aware Shaq suffered so much loss in family. I definitely can relate (3 deaths back to back). The most difficult thing to deal with is death which come in multiples. It's like a black cloud looming over you.
RIP to them all.
@@bellarue3065 I'm so sorry ❤
Love u shaq
@@bellarue3065 Yeah I can relate alot to this I grew up in a Tuff neighborhood wasn't always bad but turned bad over the years plus I'm from a Big Family. Lost alot of Friend's & Family due to Drug's, Gun Voilence/Jealousy, Cancer, Accidents, Old Age YOU NAME IT! Multiple deaths at the same time. Seen It ALL. Sad thing is I'm so numb to it now🙏🏽
@@bellarue3065 whos next?
this man was in absolute pain. him talking out loud about this on tv took real bravery, and actively changing the way he wants to live so he can show more love to the people he loves is real champion material
I think many of should be able to relate, regardless of sporting ability.
Gonna be 4 years next month.
Losing Kobe seriously hurt lots of people. It hurt people who had never even met him. He was a legend!
A celebrity death hasn’t touched me like Kobe’s did.
i couldn’t sleep. I remember the 26th January like it was yesterday.
I feel the same way, something about his death just touched my soul. It’s not that he was this larger than life type personality, his humbleness and passion for life made him relatable.
To see a big man like shaq break down like that after all this time is still hard to watch 😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Don't lie you know you was emotional when Paul Walker died. Many fans were devastated also.
That, and when you think of the possibility of his death...
Its like 1 in 12000000 with current technology
Also can i point out the fact they didnt have parachutes, like YOUR CARRYING THE MOST LEGENDARY BASKETBALL PLAYER(except maybe mj but that opinion wise)AND YOU DONT THINK
"HUH, What if the helicopter has a flaw, or the pilot get food poisoning or something, then what am i gonna do?...
Nah its fine it wont faaaalll...."
When you see a 7ft man cry it’s time to cry too 😭
Dimi Dolla actually 7ft 1
BUT STILL 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Wait what
Lol. I hear you ❤️🙏🏻
@Paora Te Moananui
You get what he was saying. Its It's always a person the comment section.
Paora Te Moananui no he's 100% 7'1
I'm 40 and i grew up with shaq .... long before kobe ... this is a real man. ... this is how people should be
it's been 3 years and I still shed a tear 😢I miss you Kobe!!!!!!
Yet some fools on the internet says he is cloned. Stupid conspiracy theories.
We all miss him ❤️ he was a real inspiration and a part of the NBA world of greats that we will never forget!! He lives on in heaven 🙏 ❤️ and his daughter too.
Seeing shaq cry is something i thought I would never see man
blue heffy yea. & seeing someone too dumb to spell shaq is something i thought i would never see 🤦🏽♂️
blue heffy shaq*
Shaq once teared up on TV after seeing his idol Patrick Ewing again.
Most god damned heartbreaking thing I've ever seen.
blue heffy Shaq*
It’s strange, Kobe’s death is just now hitting me as a real thing. For a minute, it was like we were all in some different timeline where this wasn’t real.
Same here. Then I lost my cousin just a week later. It all feels surreal.
And i lost my grandpa the same day kobe died maybe this is a dream?
Frfr.. still trying to process it
jo rod sorry for your lost 🙏🏽
Honestly with Shaq, when I first heard the news I thought it was some jacka** with a sick sense of humor, I got mad every time someone told me it happened. (People fake news all the time nowadays). Looked into the news myself as it became more established, and it turned into harsh reality.. they will all be missed
watching him admit how hard it is to express and show emotion as a man, is too real. crying is normal, reaching out is the RIGHT thing to do. I hope this brought them closer as a crew, and communication improved. bless ya big guy…
Barkley staying quite says alot..❤
Almost 9 months later and this thing is still surreal. Heartbreaking.
Yeap
Happy bday Kobe
7 months, not 9
Man I still feel it like he was fam . I don’t even know why but the feeling is real
What you smoking It literally says 6 months ago in the title ....
"I got 5 you got 4. If we woulda stayed together we coulda got 10"
That kills me inside everytime... Mamba forever.
I wish they never had beef I read The Three Ring Circus by Jeff Pearlman
I really wanted to see a Shaq back in purple
2 yrs later and this still hurts me to tears. Kobe’s legacy will live on forever ♾ we lost a legend too soon.
i teared up watching this yo
We need to cherish Shaq everyday he is here. People who aquire his type of wealth and fame "change". This man has remained 100% grounded and cares more about people than ever before. He's so genuine. All ages, races, religions, all of us love you Shaq.
He’s a legend always will be
Broke me when he said "I don't talk to you guys as much as I need too" jeez bruv.
You can tell when he said that it struck a nerve with him. He started to break down inside. I bet he's had a lot of hard nights keeping things to himself.
That part, jeez it gets me 😖
His son almost died from heart illness,
His sister passed away,
Now his brother in arms is gone.
Shaq's been through alot recently.
Unreal man, fuckin felt the pain.
We never think of our friends and loved ones being gone in an instant. It’s the small moments, just talking that we take for granted
“…and now I lost a little brother.” That hit me so hard.
@@jack56k bro you should be ashamed
@@jack56k You Make ME SICK😡
Jack Sin yhu rlly r a sin it's in ur name your a disgusting human being ugh.
@@jack56k your a sin bro
If he didn’t like Kobe y was he crying then?? other than the fact he lost part of his family
3 years and it still hurts too much RIP KOBE🕊️
4 years ago now
Still makes me cry nearly 3 years later :(
When Shaq talks from the heart you realise he is not just a big guy, but a great one.
That's True Bro
True
Just a big cuddly teddy bear, you would love to hug, and he would hug you back.
Leo Ferwer fuck you
@@raging_bullet4279 nigga what
Shaq is such a gentle giant. Guy just bared his soul.
I don't think you've seen the video of him in the moshpit
Oh lawd
I'm British , do not play or watch basketball but i respect a guy who can do that 🙂
Shaq is a racist bitch.
Jed Mount he’s a big man with an even bigger heart.
3 years later and still hurting over this. RIH Kobe, Gigi and all the other special people that passed. You will be missed 😢
This still hits the same as it did when it just announced and the vid just came out… life gets better eventually but it’s not the same when something like this happens in someone’s life
You can always tell when someone is speaking from the heart because there is no hesitation or recitation. Just pure unadulterated emotion and sincerity. And it hits like a fucking semi
Very true.
That’s the truth if i’ve ever heard it
Only hesitation is because it’s hard to talk but not because you’re thinking of false things to say just honesty
@@jameswatson2894 this is why everyone should stop lying to each other and just say whats on your mind! Would make things so much easier
He's halfway right, once you're gone, you're gone forever, but if you reach the level of greatness Kobe did, your legend will live on.
This is the best comment my eyes have seen
Fuck 2020 man
Shaq was a legend too. Lakers 💛💜
Jackie, you nail your you're. Kobe be proud.
@@TheBotchedExecution 2020 is fucking TRASH bro! Fuck this year!
i didn’t grow up watching kobe and he wasn’t a player i necessarily looked up to, but seeing how much this affects not only one of his former teammates and the millions of people mourning him to this day, i broke. seeing such a strong guy shed tears and start to lose control of his emotions is extremely hard to watch almost 3 years later. rest in peace kobe.
And his father Joe, think of him as well.
Same i was sad because no one deserves to go out like that, but when i heard his daughter was with him and many others were with them it was truly horrifying. I hadnt cried for a sports idol death like that ever
Kobe Bean, Shaq & MJ are my favorite bballers.
I’m just a fan but to this day I still get emotional thinking of Vanessa & the girls losing the most important figure in their lives & knowing the sweet young angel that didn’t get to meet all her milestones & best dreams on earth. Gotta have faith & just live a mamba life.❤🙏🏽
Possibly the most powerful interview of all time… whenever I need a good cry I come back to this every time.
Almost 1 Year Later and I still can't believe it. We can only imagine now what Kobe and Gigi would have done in the next coming years. We got robbed of so much.
And an amen to that 🙏
They would have kept making tons of money while the rest of us can only dream about that..
Kobe was overrated, come oon.
@@kostadinfilev4214 you must be blind
At his jersey retirement Kobe stressed that the work/journey is the reward I think we should all try to keep that message alive
When he said “I lost my littler brother that day” I really felt that . The gentle giant ❤️
Two years already. I remember hearing about it and thinking it was some sort of messed-up joke.
Shaq a true gentleman
Shaq is a sweet man.
@Nova Titanium jk
I cri3d or days
8/18/23 watching this again...And it still hurts, as tears fill my eyes.
No words suffice the emotions 😢 💔.
One of the absolute best to ever lace them up.
Kobe Bean Bryant purple 💜 gold 💛 #8 & #24.
Shaq crying is all the pain in the world
Facts
karma is a bitch at times also shaq did make fun of a disabled kid to js
@@joeyweston9001 when
@@joeyweston9001 so what we all have doesn’t mean his little sister and best friend deserved to die
@@joeyweston9001 ur a vile human doesn’t mean he deserved to die u sick person
I started crying when he said “I don’t talk to you guys as much as I need to”😓
As men went don't talk about pain thats deep inside because we don't want to seem weak. But sometimes you have to let go
@@derickmiller3445 💯💯🥺😔
yeah that really hurt
Quite the introvert, isn't he?
Same
I was in boot camp when this happened and it was so grueling at the time we didn’t fully get the emotional impact until much later. 3 years later and I’m silently weeping at the anguish of so many people over such a great man. It’s palpable and it gives me hope that more good people like Kobe and all the others who died before their time gift their talent and purpose to another worthy soul.
I was too, the chaplain said something during church service and couldn't confirm it till way later from our drill instructors.
Man this hurt to rewatch 4 years later on the day Kobe’s statue outside of the Staples Center gets unveiled. Shaq, you’re an amazing human being and I can honestly say that everyone on this earth loves you. And there’s just no words to describe the heart breaking pain of losing a human being as remarkable an individual, a one of a kind soul and just a special person like Kobe Bryant. But I do stop and think about what Kobe did in life and and have dedicated, motivated and driven he was to leaving a truly inspiring and forever lasting legacy on not just the sport but on the world. The fact that he put in the work and then put in some more and more and more and knowing that it paid off in his life and it will continue to pay off as his legacy, as the Mamba Mentality, will forever motivate and inspire so many people forever in his afterlife. Everyone can learn something from Kobe and that’s to never stop grinding. You are never perfect, no one’s perfect. So that means you can always make yourself better in every aspect of your life. Love you Kobe. To Kobe, Gigi and the other individuals whose lives were tragically cut short that day………. You are all greatly missed but will never be forgotten. Rest in paradise
Seeing shaq upset hurts me because I’ve always seen him happy:(
Facts
Alfonso Green I thought this too
Shaq is so big and often jokes around so I have the wrong impression he has a heart of steel and is always happy. I teared up when watching him.
Facts
same here..couldn't hold my tears
3:38 Shaq a real G even in pain. “Hold up I’m not finished” respect for him getting it all out.
It was beautiful that Ernie was there to help him out if needed, but Shaq rose to the moment and expressed his grief.
I was looking for that part thanks for the timestamp
Really does. Dude was different.
😒 reach
Looking back at this, I’m really glad Shaq and Kobe made up before Kobe’s passing. Brothers fight, but the love is still there. RIP Kobe
This hurts even more to see how devastated Shaq is😢 #longlivemamba
#longlivealabama
@@trillionairedan9052 was that supposed to be funny, clown???
@@bxm777 yes
#LongLiveMamba #LongLiveGianna
Long live mamba and gigi
Who else wants to give Shaq a hug right now!?!
God got him ,he will hold him close in his heart ,I can feel his hurt
@@deloriswilliams3495 shut up
Me
I just wanna hold him
Shaq your a tremendous human being !
Thank you Brother for showing all of us that even
a NBA Center & classy man can show real genuine emotion .
Men have a difficult time in this society many times talking
about their fears , emotions, & just explaining what's on their minds !
Sent me back to in 2004 ; was at a park in Colorado with my favorite
Brother .
He said I'm going to the restroom : never saw him again alive ;
committed suicide !
That pain hit me so hard I couldn't sleep sound for 6 months.
I feel your pain Shaq.
Would really love to meet you in person ; give you a big hug man
and just talk about what really counts in this LIfe .
Faith , Family , & the few really good friends .
Life is Precious !Warmest Regards ,
Gary
Garyotennis@gmail.com
303 898-5909
Still come back to this video every once in a while, can't believe he's really gone. RIP Kobe
Hang in there Big brother
We love and miss kobe too
And we are sharing the pain of the lost
Only time can heal this
Kobe was the first celebrity i shed tears when i heard he died. His mentality inspired me to be a better person.
Same here. I try to have his attitude in tougher situations.
Same. I can barely watch Kobe videos to this day
Michael Jackson?
Robin Williams for me
Mine was Bernie Mac and When I seen Kobe Died that fucked with me I cried like a baby
He looks so lifeless in this moment. Ive never seen him so just so... gone. I hope he’s well now.
Kobe 24/8
@Ray Johnson you a complete bozo
Probably had to pop some benzos to deal with it
@Ray Johnson lol
He prolly a M 5 robot
Shaq & Kobe were the best duo. Life is too short
That line that Shaq dropped: "all the Legends that I looked up to are still around, I see em' - they're old" really hits.
He sounds so empty inside and never really wished I saw shaq cry :(
Man what that shit hurt n
Bad seeing him cry
True that! Never seen Shaq cry in my lifetime. We fan need to rest up the case btw them two. Besides they are just 2 fierce competitors. Let's Kobe R.I.P. really REST IN PEACE.
Shaq is such a good dude, it hurts to see him in pain like that
“Lost 2 grandmothers lost a sarge lost my sister and now I lost my little brother” that line hit me hella hard
Bro damn sorry to hear that man stay strong bro everything gonna be ok
Shaq be strong i also lost four people within 6 years;my mum, dad, elder sister and brother respectively.The lord is your strength
Yeah my guy has been really going through it but you'd never know it. You can tell the NBA on TNT crew is definitely a family he loves being around because you would never be able to tell he's been going through so much when he is around those guys.
What's a sarge?
YOUNG MONEY a sarge is a Sargent
Shaq has got a heart of gold.....after this happened he's really sharing his wealth with just anyone.....I feel your pain and much love.
If I ever need a good cry, I watch this.
I have never wanted to give a 7 ft tall behemoth of a man a hug so bad.
Lol but 😔
Yep, man he's hurting...
But no homo right?
@@kyleklontz3214 bruh do you even know what that means a man wanting to give another man is not sexual
@@drvictorvondooooom103 I hug NO MAN and NO MAN hugs me. I keep it 100.
Shaq breaking down when he says “i don’t spend enough time with you guys” 😞
@The Josh Gilchrist Network After he said that, for some reason, my room suddenly became filled with pollen or dust, because my eyes teared up all of a sudden!
Nearly four years now and it still feels unreal. Rest in peace to all involved. Miss you all ❤
Watching this video , seen
Shaq’s expression brought me into tears .
Shaq is an amazing human being
He is Superman !!!
I really hope the big guy takes care of himself. Shaq’s been a part of our lives in the same way Kobe was, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen him so heartbroken
Lol
Joe Planeta ?
Joe Planeta Do you have a heart? Smh
Joe Planeta wym “lol” wtf is up with you
@@F5_cena Why are you being so disrespectful stfu man
Shaq is a gentle man who opens his feelings and lets everything out to show his respect
Khandoker Khadija God bless you, him, and everyone affected by the crash!
Yea he lost his mom sister and someone else I didn't hear that clear but the Kobe God bless him
@Khandoker Khadija
Like Michael Jordan and his speech for Kobe at the memorial, Shaw is a gentle giant too who isn't afraid of being open and humble.
...a gentle giant if you will.
8/24 Love everyone in these comments stay strong today and tell your loved ones
Love you brother ❤ very well said..
❤
I don't know why I put myself through watching this every time it pops up.
Seeing Shaq fighting with tears makes my heart break. I never saw him cry in 30 years. This goes so deep
🤣
@@Mari000 what's funny?🗿
@@Mari000 Edgelord
@@HypnosisBear 🤴
@@Mari000 and a virgin
Man cant imagine how this is taking a toll on this man. Prayers to Shaq and his family as well. They were brother foreal man
😢😢😢😢
Man he ain’t care a bit bout yo ass fuk em 🤷♂️ that nigga a mason
@@junenu8582 lmao
Ben Dover da fuck you say dumbass nigga
Ben Dover you aint shit stfu
Shaq has a heart thats bigger than the planet that contains him.
His generosity from helping random people on the streets to the love and respect he has for Kobe is heartwarming and profound.
You can see the pain in his eyes at the loss of kobe.
This is one reason why i love sports in particular basketball.
Never forget the moment where Kobe passed that lob to Shaq against the Blazers.
Shaw?
@@bxnykris3446 Shaq
@@bxnykris3446 typo
after he zoomed passed pippen
Kobe crossed him up
Bro Hearing Shaq Cry Legit Made Me Break Down Just Now In My College Library, This Is So Unreal Right Now, I Cried So Much Man, Sports Is More Than Just Entertainment, It Brings Us Together As A People ✊🏽
😢😢😢
RIP KOBE AND GIGI
JamesThePrince i know what you mean. He made me cry too. Saddest shit ever man!
Same here brother
RIP Kobe and Gigi man from Philippines 🇵🇭
Still so surreal that he’s gone. He was such a powerful force in this world he seemed invincible. RIP Kobe
I can’t believe this was 3 years ago 😢
Still seems like yesterday.
He was like his little brother, this is so sad
@Maf Prity how bout you fuck right off.
@Maf Prity stfu fuck outta here
Maf Prity STFU BRO, SH*T IS NOT FUNNY
Wait, what did the Maf guy say?
2500 subs no content challenge
Thank you for giving us a firm grasp of the obvious 🎯
He's in a dark place... praying for this whole Family and for Altobelli family, pilots....assistant coach and her family with 3 kids...
?
@@efrenrosas6932 ?
Dark place?
Efren Rosas talking bout shaq
@@aidan8082 we was suppose to continue the "?" Train
Rip Kobe Bryant And Gianna Bryant
Shaq is the most real and sweetest humans on the earth. His stature is big but nowhere as big as his heart.
I feel bad for shaq. His life has been great but he lost his best friend
Ty Is Stoopid they hated each other
so losing his little sister isn’t bad huh
UA-cam is full of children. They were brothers. If you do not understand battling it out in sports as a sport you should stay out of sports.
@@J.J.Redick you don't know shit about their life bro
@@J.J.Redick ur not a clown ur the entire circus u diabetic neanderthal. They did not hate each other they were very close friends
Who else bursted into tears when shaq started talking about kobe's legacy
CheeseExpertise can’t say I had tiers in my eyes but I did shed tears!
It painful you can't hold your tears for once 😭😭
@@NoOne-gx2wc We can shed tears for Kobe, but we'll never be in his tier.
I have just watched their interview over again .In the final words,kobe said, "we did it" .
What better can explain their strong friendship?
They always have been part of our family ,and now ,i feel that i lost my little brother like shaq....This is not a tragedy ;this is more than that... As nicholson say, there is a big hole in the wall and the worst part is that nobody knows how to mend it.....
*tears*
This is the first time I completely broke down after his death. Watching him cry hit me hard
Shaq is the epitome of a man. Nothing wrong with a man crying. I seen my dad cry twice. This is the only time I’ve ever seen Shaq cry. A good humble man who is hurting for his brother. All these years later and I’m watching this crying with him.
It's been a year. R.I.P.
Kobe Bryant
Gianna "Gigi" Bryant
Payton Chester
Sarah Chester
Alyssa Altobelli
Keri Altobelli
John Altobelli
Christina Mauser
Ara Zobayan
We miss you all. 💔
And our love goes out to Vanessa Bryant, Natalia Bryant, Bianca Bryant, Capri Bryant, Catherine George, Chris George, Andy George, J.J. Altobelli, Alexis Altobelli, Tony Altobelli, Matt Mauser, Penny Mauser, Tom Mauser and Ivy Mauser
❤️
@Grammar Police - You are very wrong. Don't be disrespectful.
@Grammar Police - don’t be ignorant
@Grammar Police - you don’t deserve to be in these comments. no one cares about what might’ve happened, what happened was devastating. if the claim you’re saying is true, mistakes happen. no one could’ve known what was going to happen that day. if what you’re saying is not true, i hope you feel horrible for spreading baseless lies about a dead man, especially one as respectable as Kobe.
He’s making me cry, the pain you see in his eyes, I pray that god heals his pain 😢
Sad indeed 😢😢
This is all act he hated Kobe and know he glad he will get all the attention
@@joseposada988 shut ur ass up and throw some respect their way dude, who tf are you?
Jose Posada I think you’re the one who wants the attention for being such a delusional piece of shit
Jose Posada
hop
tf
off
NOW
i’m done with these bullshit kids that are cold hearted af. SHUT THE F U C K UP
so what if he hated him for one thing?? it HURTS if you got a heart, YOU DONT HAVE A HEART
I watch this from time to time but damn it still gets me crying like a little child. Rest in peace Kobe! Legend 4 ever
thought i was the only one😢
*4 years on this hits me hard* 😢😢😢😢😢
This made me cry. I have never felt so much sadness for the death of a person I never met.
This.
same here. im not even a basketball guy..i dont even watch. but i idolized kobe from afar. ive shed many tears since hearing the news. strange.
@Mr.Emzo you aren't needed here
Mr.Emzo
It's okay to admit pain and sorrow in life....😊.
Right? My heart hurts for those guys. I couldn't even imagine..
"We (humans) do not cry because we are weak, but because we have been strong for too long".
ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING PHILOSOPHY..👍👍..✌💨🏃
citizenY thank you for that comment, you have no idea what that mean to me. Thank you 🙏🏽
Let me borrow this comment brother.
Cyril Lotho lol
Crying is not weakness
I watch this once a year and it can be 20 year anniversary and this video will always tear me up....... Rip kobe
He's such a big man. It's not that I didn't know he had feelings. It's watching such an epic man being taken down so hard by his grief. It just brings home how much it hurt him.
God he sounds depressed. I feel so bad for him, he doesn’t deserve any of this
Amy Rend whats funny
Amy Rend His best friend and sister are dead. Have a little sympathy for the man
Amy Rend I don’t care about being manly. If you won’t to act like that people won’t like you but that’s you, so I’m not stopping you. But don’t stop the people who feel bad for a guy who has seen so many people who he loved died
Amy Rend Crying can’t bring back the dead but being nice to the people who felt the lost can boost their mood.
@Amy Rend stfu, she wouldn’t know how it feels to lose a role model like he was to most of us Kobe fans.
When he said “I hardly go to sleep anyways..I’ll figure it out” I almost cried like a baby 😔
That part hurt me deep. 😢
Ong
The devil collected Kobe just like Shaq and other people who are entertainers know they took a sick oath with the devil
John Bolanos amen to that brother it’s sad but true ppl need to wake up and accept Before it’s to late like it was with Kobe
@@rjjohn2241 I'm not 100 percent sure about Illuminati free Mason and blood sacrifices but it's just every season some celebrity is dead dying or have criminal charges and or family members dead or in jail
Love Shaq! To meet him someday is on my bucket list. He's a man of true class, heart of gold, genuine human being! All men & women, for that matter, should strive to be as caring & compassionate as Shaq is to ALL PEOPLE!