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Shaquille O’Neal says he will only create a Kobe Bryant documentary on one condition

Shaquille O’Neal has opened up about why he is not keen on making a documentary about his former teammate Kobe Bryant. The two former Los Angeles Lakers stars formed one of the most dominant and iconic duos in NBA history…

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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:03 AM

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Shaquille O’Neal stated he will only make a Kobe Bryant documentary if requested by Bryant's family.
O'Neal told Variety that Bryant's legendary story has already been told.
No documentary about Bryant is currently planned or in development by O’Neal.

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Shaquille O’Neal has revealed that he will only produce a documentary about his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant if Bryant's family specifically asks him to do so. Despite running his own production company, Jersey Legends, O’Neal clarified that no project concerning Bryant is currently planned or in development.

Speaking to Variety, O’Neal explained that Bryant's legendary story has already been told and he has no desire to produce a documentary merely for the sake of doing it. O’Neal, who won three consecutive NBA championships alongside Bryant, previously co-produced an acclaimed docuseries about Allen Iverson.

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