Tell you what, if you think this is media spoonfed hype, watch when Lakers play Heat. Shaq hates Kobe, with a passion. Probably Kupcrack 2nd on that list. I will buy NBA league pass if these games are not televised. I can see Shaq waiting for Kobe to drive the lane and wham, block, hard foul, possibly flagrant. Kobe attacked Shaq through media, stabbed him in back after Kupcrack had them agree to a truce. Shaq not Kobe got Malone and glove to come to LA. Kobe actually forced Kupcrack to get rid of Shaq, then burned him by not extending. This Kobe is a real piece of work. One hard foul, a shoulder seperator, is all I ask. Better if in LA. Best Wishes...OF