"I just seen this little kid like put his head down" - Shaquille O'Neal on the very first time he met Kobe Bryant originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal doesn't agree with how low the late Kobe Bryant was ranked on a major publication's list of the greatest NBA players.

Bryant ranks fourth in all-time NBA scoring (33,643 points) and his “ Mamba Mentality ” work ethic is still cited as a major influence on current athletes. He spent the first eight years of his career as Lakers teammates with O’Neal, with L.A. winning three NBA titles during that span.