Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal were among the best players in NBA history. Among the most dominant players on the team, they were regarded as one of the strongest duos. During their time playing together for the Los Angeles Lakers, the duo not only won hearts but also three consecutive NBA titles.

However, a feud between the players resulted in Shaq being traded to the Miami Heat. Even today, NBA fans are waiting to see a duo like Shaq and Kobe.

Fans are not the only ones waiting for another such duo as various former players have also commented on this. In the recent episode of “Showtime Basketball” widely known as the weekend edition of “KG: CERTIFIED,” Kevin Garnett appeared on screen with Paul Pierce, the former NBA player.

Their conversation covered a wide variety of topics, including the NBA All-Star weekend. In addition, they shared their favorite events.

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The interesting part was when the conversation was centered around the trade that took place between The Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers. Garnett said that he believes the 76ers duo of James Harden and Joel Embiid are the NBA’s new O’Neal and Kobe.

Will James Harden and Joel Embiid become the next Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant?

Garnett talked about the next Shaq and Kobe duo during their conversation. While Paul denied the fact, Garnett continued the statement saying: “We need that old James though“. The search for the next Shaq and Kobe is not something new to NBA fans or former players.

As in earlier this season, fans proclaimed another pair of players as the next Shaq and Kobe. It was brought up that the Utah Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert share a good relationship on the court, but it’s not everything as their relationship off it is quite different.

Throughout the NBA, they were a sight to behold for their coordination and performance. Even, their relationship is quite similar to that of Shaq and Kobe.

This is according to Mitchell’s recent interview with Yahoo Sports. “And we can be even better. We’re good. We’re focused on winning. We have a common goal. I think that’s the biggest thing. You don’t always have to be the best of friends with people you work with.”

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In relation to Harden and Embiid. Watching another duo similar to Shaq and Kobe will be interesting. It will be exciting to see what happens once Harden starts playing for the 76ers. For now, let us know your thoughts.