Kobe’s UNREAL Pain Tolerance, Why LA Turned Against Shaq & NBA Injury Mystery – Gary Vitti Goes Deep
Gary Vitti spent over 30 years as the head athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Lakers, from the Showtime dynasty to Kobe Bryant’s final game. In this conversation with Byron Scott, Vitti shares behind-the-scenes stories about Kobe’s legendary pain tolerance during the 2000 NBA Finals, Shaquille O’Neal’s humor and leadership in the locker room, unforgettable team pranks, and why today’s NBA players suffer more injuries than ever. From Magic Johnson to Kobe and Shaq, Vitti saw it all — and he’s telling the stories only he can share.
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