Shaq and Kobe: All-Star Game 'Bromance' is Questionable

Don't get me wrong, Kobe was deserving, but Shaq seemed to be thrust into sharing MVP honors with him.

Even more far-fetched was Shaq's claim that the feud was a "marketing" ploy. O'Neal claimed that he and Kobe would have won three or four more championships if they had stayed together. So the logical choice was marketing over championships? Ridiculous and laughable.

Looking into the crystal ball, if Shaq and Kobe can reunite in purple and gold and make it work, then L.A. fans have to be all for it. That, however, is a big “if,” and probably too far down the road to get excited about. Shaq hinted at Sunday's game possibly being his last in All-Star attire, and one has to wonder about his longevity in NBA attire.

Assuming Shaq is prepping for a return to L.A., fans have to be absolutely certain that all fences are mended with Kobe. Nobody wants to see a repeat of the circus that left a dark cloud over the city. The co-MVP All-Stars must prove their dedication to winning as a team, without the elementary attitudes getting in the way.

Sunday's All-Star Game bromance was no indication that Shaq and Kobe are ready to let the past be the past.

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