“I don’t know how to play chess, Kobe Bryant”: Shaquille O’Neal remembers Black Mamba’s hilarious chess metaphor

Shaquille O’Neal had a heartbreaking fact to share at Kobe Bryant’s funeral

Kobe Bryant was the type of person whose work ethic inspired millions, no, billions of people around the world.

To this day, there are many who mourn the death of the Lakers legend. Talk about all the turnaround fades, the game winners, the pivotal moments. But, most importantly, the most profound of life lessons they never expected to learn from the sport of basketball.

Shaquille O’Neal does the same thing every day, except he’s not just a regular fan.

As someone who had such a deep and personal connection to Kobe, Shaq is expected to have great stories to tell about him. And of course, he has done it on many occasions.

But, on the fateful day of his funeral, the man decided to hit the brakes on funny content and gave the world a beautiful bittersweet story that couldn’t be more moving.

Let’s dive into it, okay?

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Kobe Bryant would give Shaquille O’Neal a chess metaphor when they were together

There were quite a few years in between where Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal had quite a bit of a fight with each other. But, as many know, they established it late in their lives, which also deepened their bond with each other.

So when that helicopter crashed, when the six-footer found out, it was a tough day.

And with those feelings that time refused to quench for the moment, and tears escaping from her eyes, she shared this little story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr6HhPKL_Tk

Rest in peace, Kobe Bryant.

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