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Kobe Bryant Takes Jab At Shaquille O'Neal For Lack Of Practice As Teammates

Found October 01, 2011 on The Juicy Online:
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Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant took time out of his upcoming busy schedule to take CHEAP SHOTS at former teammate/NBA star Shaquille O'Neal.During an interview with a Italian radio station, (while he's in Europe during his Nike tour) he was asked what was one problem with his former teammate, (when both were with the Los Angeles Lakers in the early/mid 2000's):I like players who work out. I used to do that 6-7 hours per day. I cannot stand players who practice for 30 minutes. I need to say something to them.You know Shaq is preparing a comeback jab for Kobe.
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