The end is surely nigh. Shaquille O’Neal made a free throw. ‘The Big Aristotle’ is a four-time NBA champion and one of the greatest and most dominant big men in league history.

Phil Jackson, the legendary coach who harnessed the potential of the two, was disappointed. More so at Shaq for intentionally ignoring Kobe. Jackson, who left the Lakers after the 2003-04 season, ...