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Brian Shaw Says Kobe and Shaq’s Push for Younger Team Ended His Lakers Run

Shaw recalled the fallout after losing to San Antonio in 2003. “Shaq was on this thing about getting paid… he missed the first 30 games after toe surgery.” After the playoff exit, he said Kobe and Shaq pushed for younger talent. “That costs Robert Horry and me… so I retired. Robert went on to win two with Spurs.”