On his podcast he said he hasn’t eat or slept since Kobe’s passing. He’s just been watching highlights of him and Kobe. Y’all pray for this man.

"I don't talk to you guys as much as I need to" - takes a lot to admit that.

Seeing Shaq cry is like seeing your dad cry for the first time.

The last time I talked to him, I told him to get 50, and he got 60. - That's the Shaq and Kobe relationship right there.

When Shaq said “ we’re not going to be able to joke around at his HOF ceremony” that one hurt😔

Shaq said he already stopped sleeping months ago when his sister died. Now.. Hate to see the big guy depressed cause he was always so happy.

This was the realist I've seen someone talk about this tragedy.

Shaq should do Kobe's HOF Speech. A Champion, a Legend, and a Hero.

"And now, I lost a little brother" that hurt.

I'm pretty sure Shaq wouldve liked to talk to Kobe before he passed but Kobe knew how much Shaq really loved and respected him so hope shaq doesnt beat himself up

“We’re not gonna be able to joke around at his HOF ceremony, we’re not going to be able to say ‘hi I got five you got four’” I’m not crying you are

3:59 "I don't talk to you guys as much as I need to." The way he said it hit me hard 😢

Man Seeing Shaq break down like that, it’s one of the most saddest things I’ve seen in a while.

Never would have ever imagined seeing Shaq in tears on national television... jesus, what a tragedy.

"I already don't sleep anwyay"😕😥 Heart goes out to you Shaq and all of Kobe's close friends and family

Shaq a guy full with pride broke down after a close one died. That's real love. Rest in peace GOAT

Man, I can’t BEGIN to imagine how Shaq is feeling. I’m hurting behind this, but in comparison, it doesn’t come close.

Jerry West, Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Dwyane Wade and Reggie Miller. Absolutely tremendous, riveting, raw and real. Everyone associated with NBAonTNT should be proud.

I hope Shaq is getting counseling. He's hurting more than anyone except Kobe's family and close friends. His sister dying and then this. He's going through all the "what ifs" that people go through when they lose someone.

Shaq mentioned something important. Take the time too keep in touch with those you love no matter how busy you are. Lesson for us all.

Shaq was always been the strongest person I have ever seen. Watching him so hurt kills me. The man has a heart 3 times the size of his body. I hope he gets some time to grieve before something else happens.

Seeing shaq cry is the saddest thing ever😭

That’s the most sincere and heartfelt speech I have ever seen. My condolences go to you brother for losing ur young brother. Stay strong and ur message will live with me for ever.

Shaq and Kobe was the dynamic duo, I knew this would hurt him deeply.

Somebody need to keep an eye on Shaq. He lost his sister recently and now Kobe. R.I.P Kobe, Gigi, and the 7 other beautiful lives 🙏🏽🖤

You could just see the light and happiness has gone away from Shaq's eyes. He just looks emotionless and like he's living on a totally different planet.

Most heart felt thing I've ever heard. Shaq said it like it is. "I don't talk to you guys as much as I should". "I'm gonna do a better job".

Guys I’m crying hardcore man. When Shaq cried I felt it. I felt what we are all feeling. I don’t even know y’all but I love y’all. Spread the love ❤️

Everyone has to meet Shaq somewhere and give him a big group hug. He’s making me cry man...

You can tell a piece of Shaq died with Kobe.

Once they're gone you realize there where things need to say that were never said. That's what really hurts

“Life is short” people should love each other more, RIP...Black Mamba...😭

I'm not an emotional person, but hearing Shaq talk, made me tear up

We need to watch over Shaq because Shareef having heart surgery then losing his baby sister then Kobe all in the span of a year is a lot of grief if he’s not opening up. I pray 4 all the families left behind.

Just want to give him a hug. Watching someone hurt like that is heartbreaking

I have no family...This hits home. Love em while you got em. Cause those people are a part of you. Tell em you love em...RIP K...Mom...Pops n Kym.

“We coulda got 10 if we stayed together” Man...

Seeing shaq cry really makes us cry too. Despite their beef in the past, I'm sure they are way beyond that. They are truly close friends.

I adore Shaq, for his huge heart, his personality and being so humble. I'm hugging you from here Shaq. I'm praying for you and I know I'm a no one, but please PLEASE know we care about you. You are a great man and you had a great brotherhood with Kobe. I also lost some key people in my life, left me hollow. Mad at the world for going on with their life without them. I totally understand how something so simple like sleep is so hard. How the quiet seems so loud. Love you Mr. O'Neil

I thought I'd never see big Shaq cry

That part about “reaching out” is what got me tearing up again. I can’t even imagine the pain that Vanessa is going through right now

“As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.” -Seneca

Shaq was literally the first person I thought about when I heard about this too such a tragic thing to happen R.I.P KOBE love you

Seeing Shaq like this, is one of the most hardest thing ever. It breaks my heart and soul over it all. 😭 RIP Kobe, Gigi & the other family members and pilot

One of the biggest, strongest men on this planet and his heart is breaking like the rest of us. 🥺

Hurts me to see Shaq hurting right now. We all feel the same. The Entire city of L.A. is crying with you, Shaq Rest In Power, Kobe

I can’t Imagine how he felt when he realized it was real😢

Probably one of the most genuine reaction from a friend... Condolences

"Life is what's happening when you're busy making other plans" - John Lennon. Enjoy each moment, folks.

What happens when we die? "Those that love us, will miss us" - Keanu Reeves I don't know why, but the simplicity of that answer gives me some degree of comfort and I hope someone else finds comfort in it as well. In a life filled with uncertainty, this is one thing we know for sure.

I can't remember the last time I cried because it's been so long. Shaq's words touched my heart and I felt like all the numbness i felt before just rushed over my body and I was able to feel his pain and mine.

The first person I thought of when I heard that this was real was Shaq. I couldn't imagine how Kobe's parents, wife and kids must feel, but Shaq - man, I grew up with him and Kobe running the NBA. I remember watching the early days, the dynasty that began the 2000s, the run back in '10 when Kobe won his final ring - those were all memories that I'll cherish forever. Shaq seems devastated - like a broken man. I hope God grants him the serenity that he and everyone who has been affected by this will need. Get some rest, big man. Kobe and Gigi are in a better place. RIP, KB & GB. ✝️🏀🐍

there's something riveting watching a giant man crying his heart out. *"hold on i ain't finished"*

I lost my Mom to ovarian cancer coming up on 5 years this February. That same day, after I held her as she left this world, I had to put both of my dogs down and held them as well as they passed on. Since then I have lost an Uncle, Grandpa, a Cat that was given to us to help grieve and a dog we rescued. Since the end of 2018 until now I have lost three more family members. I woke up in recovery from shoulder surgery 11/8/18 to my Dad telling me my Grandma had passed to Alzheimer's. In June of 2019 we returned home from an annual golf tournament to my other Grandma passing from Alzheimer's. Shortly after my Aunt would die. We all suffer loss at one point or another and in all different ways. It's up to us to carry on their legacies and remember all the times we had together. That is how we keep their spirit alive. My prayers go out to you all who suffer with loss and who miss those who have moved on. It's a pain that never goes away or lessens, you only get stronger at carrying it. Godspeed, everyone.

Tears are falling from my face. Shaq confirmed what we all need to do with loved ones when we get too busy for them.

It’s absolutely heart breaking to see Shaq in such pain. It’s easy to say these guys have perfect lives when in reality they suffer the same pains that we all do. I hope he can patch himself back together and continue trucking. Godspeed, Shaq.

I havent even pressed play. I cant watch this. I hope any and everyone reading this comment finds some sort of comfort during this tough time. Much love to everybody reading this. Enjoy and cherish life to the fullest and may you accomplish everything you set out to achieve. Sky is the limit. My prayers to you all, Kobe’s family and the families of the other victims. Peace and Love Rip Mamba Rip Gigi 24/8 forever

In all the years I've watched Shaq on this show, I've never seen him more sadder. This really crushed him and I don't blame him. It's okay to cry about this Shaq and Kobe forever RIP to Kobe his daughter, Gigi and the other 7 people that were on board. You will all be missed

I wish I could send a fraction of the happiness to Shaq that he's sent me throughout the years. Be good big man.

Shaq got me crying. I was good until I saw this interview. LOVE KOBE and Giana! Rest In Peace.

Seeing Shaq, someone who’s always laughing, smiling and in a good mood, seeing him cry really hits me hard😓😭 Rest In Peace Kobe, Gianna, and the 7 other people killed in the crash💛💜 Good lord grant them eternal piece🙏🏼

They had me at how Ernie started it, I been trying to hold the bawling eyes back but when the big guy started talking I broke... be strong superman

"What you've done for me is far greater than anything I've done for you. ... My love for this city, this team and for each of you will never fade. Thank you for this incredible journey." KOBE BRYANT

That's really hurt me when Shaq cried but I still got 2 be strong.

RIP Kobe Bryant and Gianna "Gigi" Bryant. Still doesnt feel real man Also RIP to John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, Christina Mauser, and the pilot Ara Zobayan.

I lost it when he started talking about not being able to joke with Kobe at his HOF ceremony...

Some of the most real, touching, and elegant words I have ever heard. Shaq is a man's man and quite obviously a true friend and family man to those in his life.

Seeing Shaq like this hurts my heart...i nedded to stop several times watching this. I hope Shaq talk Kobe‘s HOF speech. RIP Kobe...gone but never forgotten!

It hit home with Shaq, that pain is deep... Rip kobe

Seeing Shaq crying really broke my heart 😥

This has to be the most emotional thing I’ve seen in a long time. I wish I could give that man a hug. #RIPKobe

We love you Shaq! Be strong man! You know he wouldn't want it any other way!

Shaq and Jerry West got me in my feels 😢 I wish I could give them a hug thru my screen

I grew up wanting to be like Kobe I was 12 when I started following him and Eddie Jones but ultimately Followed Kobe ever since. I’m going to miss him. I’m 36 years now. How time flies man

This broke my heart even more , I can't stop crying for 4 days, This is so Surreal

Man, this broke my heart. Shaq is such a real dude.

I suddenly lost my father almost 3 years ago, the day before I was set to graduate High School. I was 18. When you experience a major loss like that, you get this feeling like “well at least I’m ready for anything now, if I can handle this I can get through anything” I’ve experienced losses since that day, but Kobe was the first one to deliver a similar since of shock that I felt when my father died. I can relate to a lot of what Shaq is feeling, and I have nothing but respect for what he had to say in this video. A lot of people feel that way inside, but it is very hard to put into words the way he did. The sad reality of loss is that you never “get over it”. You just learn to live with it. And it sure will take some time. From a diehard Dallas sports fan, I will always honor you, Kobe. Rest In Peace, MAMBA AND GIANNA BRYANT💜💛

My man Shaq has cried so much, his upper cheeks and eyes are swollen. It's heart breaking 💔 😔

Man it's tough seeing guys you consider really strong crying 😔 I never seen ice cube cry, Tracy mcgrady, Shaq, Jerry West, kawhi etc you never see these guys show emotion

Seeing Shaq is tears is very heartbreaking! 💔💔💔

I’ve had 2 nights of sleep on it and it still doesn’t feel real. It feels like a superhero died 😖💔

Poor Shaq might be getting a bit mentally/emotionally exhausted..

He spoke from his heart and I know how he feels when you lose people close to you. Man, it made me emotional just hearing him. I totally understand. You can't get talk to them anymore and its tough.

Thank you Kobe for touching so many lives, a real icon.

Were never gonna see another Charles vs Shaq argument involving rings bro, this one hit different man

This is probably the most tragic moment in sports history, I always love watching Shaq on TNT. I’m gonna take his advice to heart about spending more time and talking to the people we love more. I think we all could do that more.

He’s a real man I feel him Lord be with him he need you he’s in pain cover him

Shaq is the man! RIP No.8 & 24, we’ll see u when we get there, you’ll be missed Kobe! #nothingbutlove

He’s in a dark place...ff need to watch and check on him!! I can feel his pain i got teared up listening to him 😭😭😭😭😭

I can't hold the tears in after hearing him speak man. When he started talking about Joking around at Kobes Hall of Fame induction I can't even begin to understand.

Y’all make some of the best memories in millions of people’s lives. Especially from some of those who almost give up living. This is what makes this so hard. From us fans, We love you

That was the most heartfelt sincere words I have heard in a long while....we are all grieving for the loss of Kobe and his daughter. Along with the other family and pilot involved.

Glad he said that about Charles , he ended the beef once and for all

Just imagine if we can hear Kobe's acceptance speech into the hall of fame... RIP to both Kobe and Gianna. May my thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to all of the Bryant family, and all those who lost their loved ones in that helicopter crash. 😔🙏😭

Man, Shaq's statements really got to me. I watched these guys dominate the NBA when I was in HS. Followed their careers, and although I didn't know either one of these guys, it's definitely a piece of you that gets lost after following greatness for such a long time and it's just snatched away in a heartbeat. I think that's why it's impacted so many people.

So sad hearing the big guy cry This was literally one of the hardest videos that I ever watched without becoming emotional. Let us all pray for Kobe’s family and for the other families that are dealing with loosing their loved one. Just so sad

Seeing my Hero Shaq crying is like stabbing my heart and just wants to hug him😢

Never thought a jolly Shaq would be in tears like this... It really has hit hard across the spectrum whether you follow him or not. Rest Easy Mamba and Gigi, Shine like the brightest stars.

I just realized his youngest daughter is 7 months old and won’t get to see her fathers smile

The tears and words showed the love he had for Kobe. They will be forever tied to each other. Much respect to Kobe's family, Shaq and the other lives that were lost that day.