How Kobe Bryant shocked Shaquille O'Neal by scoring 60 PTS in his final NBA game vs Jazz

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant were kwn to have a tense relationship while y played for Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant spent his entire career with Lakers, while O'Neal moved on to Miami Heat. Before Kobe Bryant final NBA game against Utah Jazz in 2016, Shaquille O'Neal challenged Kobe Bryant to score 50 points. 

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Kobe Bryant final NBA game: Shaquille O'Neal challenged Bryant before Kobe Bryant 60 points performance vs Jazz

During Inside NBA segment, O'Neal asked Bryant to promise him one thing. Shaquille O'Neal wanted Bryant to score 50 points as re was going to be a 'big celebration' for game. Before Bryant's final game, five-time NBA champion had 25 performances with at least 50 points, 15 of which were at Lakers' home – Staples Center. 

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Kobe Bryant final NBA game: Kobe Bryant 60 points in his final game vs Utah Jazz

Bryant's final game had a slow start as he missed his first five shots, going 7-of-20 in shooting during first half. He caught up in next quarter, scoring 37 points. He scored 23 points in final quarter, ending his game with 60 points. Kobe Bryant became oldest player in history of NBA to score 60 points along with a career-high 50 field goal attempts. It was also most points by a player in ir final NBA game. In January, Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven ors lost ir lives in a helicopter crash. 

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Kobe Bryant final NBA game: Shaquille O'Neal reaction to Kobe Bryant 60 points vs Utah Jazz

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