# ‘How it’s done’ – Classic Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant clip resurfaces after Jaylen Brown snubs Jayson Tatum

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3 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 11, 2026, 4:39 AM · Read it: <https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/done-classic-shaquille-o-neal-103911709.html>

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s awkward pregame exchange ahead of Boston’s 123-101 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday stirred memories of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant’s first meeting as opponents in 2004. Before tipoff last night Tatum approached his former Celtics teammate, reaching out for a greeting.

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- Nov 10, 2026, 9:15 AM: [The Bounce: Jaylen Brown's real beef is with the Celtics, not Jayson Tatum](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7770132/2026/11/10/jaylen-brown-jayson-tatum-nba-first-meeting-the-bounce/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
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- Nov 11, 2026, 4:39 AM: [‘How it’s done’ – Classic Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant clip resurfaces after Jaylen Brown snubs Jayson Tatum](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/done-classic-shaquille-o-neal-103911709.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s awkward pregame exchange ahead of Boston’s 123-101 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday stirred memories of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant’s first meeting as opponents in 2004. Before tipoff last night Tatum approached his former Celtics teammate, reaching out for a greeting.
- Nov 11, 2026, 7:25 AM: [The Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum Rivalry Does Have a Bit of ‘Shaq and Kobe’ to It](<https://www.si.com/nba/jaylen-brown-jayson-tatum-rivalry-is-exactly-what-nba-needs>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  Tuesday night made it clear that the “Jays” do have a rivalry. And that’s good for the NBA.
