I know history.Kobe was 17 when he got drafted and wasn't by any means ready. Shaq could've very well competed for championships in Orlando with that team. They went to the Finals in ’95 and won 60+ games in '96. He went to LA for the entertainment stuff (music and movies), not because he was chasing rings. Even with Miami, they were breaking up the team and LA chose to keep the younger Kobe, so Shaq was traded.
I’m not says my he joined him to win, but after the fact he played with one of the greatest players ever.