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Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal ‘Hurting’ Before Kobe Bryant Public Memorial

It has been nearly a month since the passing of Kobe Bryant, but the Los Angeles Lakers and the rest of the basketball world are still mourning the loss.

Since the tragic accident that cost him, his daughter Gianna Bryant, and seven other passengers’ lives, countless memorials and fundraisers have been raised to honor and celebrate them.

Fans gathered at Staples Center and the Lakers practice facility to pay their respects while others chose to donate and contribute to campaigns like the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation.

The Lakers recently announced a public memorial for Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal discussed how he has been feeling ahead of the event, according to Marc Stein of New York Times:

“People who know me know I’m hurting,” O’Neal said.