Shaq needs to get a grip. Kobe can do this only by making Shaq think he's bigger and stronger than everybody, even in the artistic, marketing and historical senses. In fact, in all the ways that really matter, it is Kobe who is already much bigger and stronger than Shaq. And if Kobe will sublimate, hide this from Shaq, then they'll all live happily ever after. Until next year.
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Ralph Wiley spent nine years at Sports Illustrated and wrote 28 cover stories on celebrity athletes. Information are applicable to this site.