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There have been numerous iconic duos in NBA history. However, very few have dominated the game at the highest level like the Kobe BryantShaquille O’Neal and Michael JordanScottie Pippen duos! The two iconic duos grabbed a total of nine NBA titles playing together over the years! Naturally, their success has invited comparisons over the years. NBA fans have been debating on this topic for quite some time now and a popular Hollywood actor recently revealed his answer, after being prompted by Shaq.

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Shaq uploaded an interesting post on Instagram that compared the two iconic duos. In the comment section of the post, prominent actor Jeremy Renner revealed his choice.

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Shaquille O’Neal’s comparison of iconic duos prompts Marvel actor to chime in

Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal has sent the internet into a frenzy with his latest post. Sharing it to his large audience on Instagram, the Big Diesel posted the stat sheet of two NBA Finals series from two different decades.

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While one belonged to the Kobe-Shaq duo in the 2002 NBA finals, the other belonged to the Jordan-Pippen duo from the 1993 NBA finals.

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Shaq and Kobe clearly had the best stats among the two sets. In fact, the legendary Lakers duo received a huge amount of support in the comment section and even actor Jeremy Renner voted for them.

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The 52-year-old actor, who plays Hawkeye in MCU movies, wrote, “Look how young !!!! Diesel / mamba of course”. Even fans seemed to agree with Renner. Below his comment, a fan wrote, “MJ & Shaq would’ve definitely been a duo to see..”. Needless to mention, there were people who disagreed with the Avengers actor as well.

Were Kobe and Shaq really better than Michael Jordan and Pippen?

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There is no denying that these two are arguably the best duos in NBA history. However, Michael Jordan, who was once flattered by Kobe Bryant, and Pippen have the upper hand over Kobe and Shaq.

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After all, the two Chicago Bulls icons led their team to six NBA titles! On the other hand, Kobe and Shaq led the Lakers to three NBA titles. If the accolades were not enough, Jordan and Pippen have better numbers as well.

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The Chicago Bulls duo played 691 games together where Jordan averaged 31.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.6 assists.  Meanwhile, Shaq and Kobe played 461 games together where Big Diesel averaged 26.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists.

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Which duo according to you is more legendary? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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