Bryant ranks fourth in all-time NBA scoring (33,643 points) and his “ Mamba Mentality ” work ethic is still cited as a major influence on current athletes. He spent the first eight years of his career as Lakers teammates with O’Neal, with L.A. winning three NBA titles during that span.

After Bleacher Report unveiled its all-time NBA player rankings, which had Bryant at No. 11, Shaq took issue with the publication's exclusion of his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate outside of the top 10. Honestly? I can see both sides here:

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal did not hold back his criticism for a new ranking and its disrespect for Kobe Bryant.