One of the greatest to ever do it, Kobe Bryant will always be remembered as a Los Angeles Lakers legend. However, he came close to walking away from the team after a highly-publicised feud with Shaquille O'Neal.
After winning three consecutive NBA championships, both Bryant and O'Neal looked to be at the peak of their powers - with the former stepping out of the latter's shadow and arguably becoming the better player.
Bryant began being compared to Michael Jordan after his third title, being a graceful scorer at shooting guard and becoming the ball-dominant player on the team.
