An emotional Shaquille O’Neal delivered a powerful tribute to Kobe Bryant and then led fans in chants of “Kobe! Kobe!” as he left Staples Center Tuesday night.
The brief encounter with fans came after Shaq offered a heartfelt recollection of Kobe in a special for TNT.
The network had been scheduled to broadcast Tuesday’s Lakers-Clippers game but it was postponed as the teams, the city and the entire world mourn Bryant’s death.
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As O’Neal was leaving the arena, he encountered fans wearing Lakers jerseys.
They initially shouted out “Shaq, Shaq,” but he quickly quieted them down with a finger to his lips.
Then he started leading them in chants of “Kobe, Kobe,” jumping into the air as he went to his vehicle.
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