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[Saba Sports News] On Shaquille O’Neal’s ‘Big Podcast,’ Marlon Wayans shared a story about his courtside antics at a Lakers game, where he joked about Pau Gasol. “I was cracking jokes on Pau Gasol.
I said he looked like an ostrich that got pushed into an oil spill,” Wayans recalled. That’s when Kobe Bryant stepped in. “Kobe pulled me to the side and said, ‘Yo, chill. That may be my next ring.
‘” Despite the seriousness of his message, Kobe was still laughing, and Wayans responded, “Alright, cool. Just for you, champ.”
Kobe and Gasol’s partnership during the 2009-10 NBA season proved vital. Together, they led the Lakers to back-to-back championships, including a 2010 victory over the Celtics in seven games. Gasol’s presence was crucial to Kobe’s Finals MVP awards and his continued legacy.