There is always a lot of discussion surrounding Michael Jordan’s era. The Chicago Bulls star revolutionized the game during his time in the NBA, and while some choose to downplay Jordan’s era, one NBA legend recently credited him for what other stars were able to build off the court.

ClutchPoints: “The only thing I don’t like about the [GOAT] conversation is they don’t put my boy [Kobe Bryant] in it… Michael, LeBron, or Kobe? Now y’all can

Los Angeles Lakers legends Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant refused to relinquish the starring role to each other.

Shaquille O'Neal talks about how he navigated his disputes with Kobe Bryant when they were teammates at the Lakers

In a segment on the "BIG podcast," NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal revealed his biggest problem with the GOAT debate. According to Shaq, his issue is that Kobe Bryant's name is too often overlooked in the conversation and he feels it's underselling Kobe's career.

Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant were two of the best players ever to wear a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Both stars have been mentioned among fans and analysts’ Greatest of All of Time (GOAT) lists for their success.