Live broadcast, February 25 -in the live broadcast of James’s coronation of NBA history scoring king this season, two Lakers O’Neal and Jabbar talked about their relationship.
O’Neal said: “My first impression of Jabbar was that I was not sensitive, but he never looked at me or talked to me. At that time, I thought he didn’t like me.”
And Jabbar said: “I want to tell Shaq tonight because he thinks I am ignoring him or humiliating him. This situation will never happen. You showed them how you crushed all the centers in the alliance. I am on your side, Shaq. Don’t let anyone tell you anything different.”
Shaq responded, “Hey, listen, you don’t talk to me is the best thing that has happened in my career, because what I want to do is to impress you, sir. I will never have a problem with the great Jabbar. You never have to worry about it.”
In the later All-Star interview, Jabbar clarified the matter again. He said, “Shaq and I made up a lot of time last night. He interviewed me. We straightened out many things. He thought I hated him before, but this was not the case.
“Before I support him, I have been waiting for him to realize his potential. When he was a young man, I didn’t want to support him. Later, together with Kobe, he changed everyone’s view of him. I don’t know if you remember the post-season series of magic Vs Rockets. Olajuwang just taught O’Neal a lesson. What else can I say? It’s time for him to learn and get serious. Once he can do it, he will become a Hall of Fame player, where he belongs.” Jabbar said.