When was the Kobe to Shaq alley oop?

2000
Kobe Bryant-to-Shaquille O’Neal alley-oops are among the most iconic and lasting NBA images of the early 2000s. The duo’s alley-oop in Game 7 of the 2000 Western Conference finals stands above the rest, without a doubt.

Who was Shaq pointing to after the alley oop?

“I was pointing at Shareef. He was two years old and I didn’t know he could talk. Before the game he came up to me and said ‘Win the game for me, daddy.

Who was Shaq pointing at?

Shareef
Ernie Johnson asked Shaq to reflect a famous highlight clip of him catching a lob from Kobe Bryant, dunking the ball and pointing into the stands. But Kenny Smith was more curious about who, exactly, Shaq was pointing at. It turns out, Shaq said, it was his son Shareef in the stands.

Why did Kobe and Shaq fall out?

O’Neal felt pressure to be leader of the team and was upset with Bryant’s shot selection. Teammate Ron Harper helped mediate the differences between O’Neal and Bryant. According to Jackson, “Kobe didn’t have a selfish agenda; he just felt that the way he had been playing was the best way he could contribute.

Can you Alley Oop a buzzer beater?

In the NBA, no. Here’s the relevant rule. A player may not be the first to touch his own pass unless the ball touches his backboard, basket ring or another player.

Did Kobe win a ring without Shaq?

Kobe won his 4th ring and his first without Shaq. He became the first player since Jerry West in the 1969 NBA Finals to average at least 32.4 points and 7.4 assists for a Finals series. He also became the first since Michael Jordan to average 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for a title-winning team in the Finals.

Did LeBron James play with Shaq?

LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal paired up on the Cavs in 2009-10. And the Cavs played like a team that could do it. Shaq only posted 12.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game that season, but the Cavs had the best record in the NBA again. They went 61-21, and James won his second consecutive league MVP.

How much is a three point shot worth?

A successful attempt is worth three points, in contrast to the two points awarded for field goals made within the three-point line and the one point for each made free throw.

Who has more NBA rings?

Bill Russell
Boston Celtics center Bill Russell holds the record for the most NBA championships won with 11 titles during his 13-year playing career.

How many rings does Shaq have without Kobe?

He wasn’t some average contributor, he was, at times, the best and most important player on the team. It’s clear that Shaq didn’t just hand Kobe his three rings, he went out there and got them himself.