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Shaquille O’Neal Supports Kobe Bryant's Family After Loss

9/14/2025

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Shaquille O’Neal supports the family of his late NBA co-star, Kobe Bryant.
He checks in on Bryant’s mother, Pamela, monthly and maintains contact with his sisters, Sharia and Shaya.
O’Neal sends flowers to Pamela to uplift her spirits.
He expressed the emotional toll of losing loved ones, acknowledging he cannot fathom losing a son or husband.
O’Neal and Bryant were Lakers teammates from 1996-2004, winning three championships.

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Shaquille O’Neal supports the family of his late NBA co-star, Kobe Bryant.
He checks in on Bryant’s mother, Pamela, monthly and maintains contact with his sisters, Sharia and Shaya.
O’Neal sends flowers to Pamela to uplift her spirits.
He expressed the emotional toll of losing loved ones, acknowledging he cannot fathom losing a son or husband.
O’Neal and Bryant were Lakers teammates from 1996-2004, winning three championships.