Marketing Shaq vs Kobe, Round 9

Yes, Kobe and Shaq are great basketball players who bring a lot of interest to the NBA. But are both of them marketable away from the hardwood? Round 9 looks at who is the “triple threat” of the major entertainment segments of sports, music, and acting.

Since both continue to fuel success to professional basketball, let’s focus on music and acting. As The Mamba, Kobe is rebuilding his image and is focusing on being the best at basketball. Looking at Kobe’s IMDB profile, he has made several guest appearances on various television shows and has been on award shows. Except for one acting stint as Terry Hightower on Moesha, his filmography is limited to playing himself. On YouTube, there’s a bunch of videos capturing Kobe’s NBA highlights including one titled World’s Greatest.

On the musical front, Kobe is a baller, not a singer. His discography is limited to a scrapped rap album, guest rapping on Brian McKnight’s Hold Me remix, and this mysterious single on MP3.com called K.O.B.E.

Shaq also has his fair share of screen appearances playing himself, but he does have a few (forgettable) movies to his name such as Steel, Kazaam, and probably his best, Blue Chips. Shaq makes an appearance with Dr. Phil on Scary Movie 4 releasing April 14.

Shaq’s discography is bigger than Kobe’s with five albums and one greatest hits compilation. Doesn’t everyone own Shaq Fu – Da Return and Presents His Superfriends, Vol 1?

So although Shaquille has forgettable films and music, his repertoire is more diverse than Kobe’s in the entertainment industry. The triple threat of entertainment goes to Shaq. (Shaq 5, Kobe 4)

Round 1, Team Jersey Sales (Shaq)
Round 2, Kicks (Kobe)
Round 3, Team Attendance, 3a Shaq, 3b Kobe
Round 4, Build a Bear Team Jersey (Kobe)
Round 5, The Makeup (Kobe)
Round 6, All-Star Game Balloting (draw)
Round 7, Likeability (Shaq)
Round 8, Education (Shaq)

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