He would still be Kobe if he hadn't gotten hurt, he was aging so gracefully before the injury. 34 years old and still owning guys a decade younger than him, long live Kobe.
Amateur Novice good point bro he would still be cooking kids younger than the time hes had playing in the nba. Crazy to think he dragged such a disappointing lakers squad at age 34 to the playoffs before getting injured. Smh i guess well live with what was, which was a spectacle to say the least.
@@am3818 17th season and looking like that, I would've almost suspect some kind of PED/HGH usage if it wasn't for the big weight loss, infamous Olympic training regimen and healed surgery. Maybe we're being a bit hyperbolic about how athletic he was in 2012-13 but he did look great.
+Miesha THE GOAT Tate dirk lma and cp3 are good examples.... but bosh and irving?! irving gets most of his points attacking the basket... kobe gets like 3/4 of his shots from mid range... just like mj
One of the most under appreciated aspects of athleticism in the game of basketball is balance. He has such incredible balance. Even on his misses, his feet are always in the right position. His hand placement is in point. You can see the effect of the thousands of reps. When other guys take these shots it doesn’t even look close to the same. They’re taking a different looking shot every time. It’s really incredible how consistent everything is with his form
So many technical artistic moments. The subtle differences in his turn around when needed. He could turn really sharp, crisp, mj like, or be fluid like water and smooth, like Reggie Miller. Such technical chess precision. How he'd put his foot into his opp knee just slightly enough to get spacing but not enough to lose his balance or get an O foul. Sheesh. /Salute Kobe.
Such a great farewell tour. During the games all anyone had to talk about was Kobe. It was crazy how literally nobody would talk about anything other than Kobe
To be a great midrange shooter, you must be able to hit contested shots, and you must have the ability to create just enough space to be able to get the shot off without it getting blocked. Kobe mastered this style of play.
Everything he’s shooting… long jumpers, midranges, layups all contested. No players backing away from him allowing him to drive to the basket. There’s MJ… Kobe and then everyone else.
Straight props & a TRUE A+ TO THE HOMIE WHO PUT THIS MONTAGE TOGETHER! 🙏 BECAUSE %95 OF THIS KOBE HIGHLIGHT REEL/ FUNDAMENTAL TRAINING IS KOBE POST TORN ACHILLES INJURY!
Even in his last season where the tank was on "E" he was exhibiting beautiful mastery of the craft. The media has officially made him underrated believe it or not.
Is been 2 Years since Kobe and Gigi died in a Helicopter Accident I still can't not believe it😥😥😥😥😥 RIP Kobe and Gigi Mamba Mentality Forever💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀
Man. His form and everything in this vid is perfect. He just lost so much lift in his legs. No wonder why he didn’t shoot well after his achilles injury
If you look at the great, most athletic, hyper-superstars the NBA ever had, they all started with mediocre jumpshots. But, towards the end, the were still able to produce at a high level because they replaced the athleticism with immaculate jumpers.
The Nba now adays is so trash, i come to youtube to watch jordan and kobe highlights to remind myself WHAT A MID RANGE jumper and mid range game looks like.
I know Kobe is one of GOAT, but look at this 6:14 two of his guy are wide open but still decided to shot the hella contested shot. This is a bad shot if this aint kobe coaches today won't let this happen.
these shots are contested af
THEY REACH, HE TEACH.
No shit
99 contested midrange + HoF Midrange Deadeye + HoF Difficult Shot
No cap
Steady shooter
Nah fr
HOF catch and shoot also
crazy how little hops he has... the achilles injury took all his athleticism. but that form is always perfection
+bosilkof imagine if that injury didn't happen...Kobe would have been deadly till he turned 40+....injuries suck
He would still be Kobe if he hadn't gotten hurt, he was aging so gracefully before the injury. 34 years old and still owning guys a decade younger than him, long live Kobe.
Adrian Flores actually the Achilles took his jump and the rotator cuff took his shot
Amateur Novice good point bro he would still be cooking kids younger than the time hes had playing in the nba. Crazy to think he dragged such a disappointing lakers squad at age 34 to the playoffs before getting injured. Smh i guess well live with what was, which was a spectacle to say the least.
@@am3818 17th season and looking like that, I would've almost suspect some kind of PED/HGH usage if it wasn't for the big weight loss, infamous Olympic training regimen and healed surgery. Maybe we're being a bit hyperbolic about how athletic he was in 2012-13 but he did look great.
i never seen anyone made more tough shots n still make em one after n when he get hot there no stoping him period
Midrange shots are so underrated
Man
The easiest shot to get in the game tho
Frs! More players need to use it more
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Him and jordan are the greatest scorers the league has seen. Fade away, footwork, creativity. Complete package.
Kareem
yeah that hook shot cannot be duplicated by anyone which is nuts
Stanley Enemuo nah wilt
HGC 4E wilt played against farmers
Kobe Bryant wrong, he played against hall of famers. Do some research
The Midrange died the Day Kobe said Mamba Out.
Kobe creates his own Midrange with various flashy moves.
+Miesha THE GOAT Tate yo wtf..??
+Miesha THE GOAT Tate dirk lma and cp3 are good examples.... but bosh and irving?! irving gets most of his points attacking the basket... kobe gets like 3/4 of his shots from mid range... just like mj
shawn livingston too, he comes off the 3 point line and shoots mid range
Why does everybody forget KEVIN DURANT when talking Midrange? Dude is probably the best midrange shooter considering volume and efficiency
One of the most under appreciated aspects of athleticism in the game of basketball is balance. He has such incredible balance. Even on his misses, his feet are always in the right position. His hand placement is in point. You can see the effect of the thousands of reps. When other guys take these shots it doesn’t even look close to the same. They’re taking a different looking shot every time. It’s really incredible how consistent everything is with his form
The release is fucken art. It’s a perfect shoulder line up . Flick of the wrist . It’s incredible to watch. RIP Kobe . We miss you homie
the saddest part about his retirement is that when you know that he still got it , only injuries can stop him
just makes me want to go to the gym
This video has taught me a lot. Miss you Kobe 🥺🙏🏽
Definition of a scorer. Few players you'd rather have in the clutch or with the shot clock going down.
This man had it down to a science honestly it amazing to see how much he loves the game!!!
So many technical artistic moments. The subtle differences in his turn around when needed. He could turn really sharp, crisp, mj like, or be fluid like water and smooth, like Reggie Miller. Such technical chess precision. How he'd put his foot into his opp knee just slightly enough to get spacing but not enough to lose his balance or get an O foul. Sheesh. /Salute Kobe.
Kobe post mid range game was beautiful to watch. He had beautiful footwork and learn it from Hakeem.
shed a tear watching this , Kobe The last of the mid range breed...one of the fewest to pull up from the elbows....rarely Jordan
+Miesha THE GOAT Tate none of them play like kobe
Kawhi the new breed
+Jashandeep Singh haha none ever will
cant believe no one mentions Derozan. That guy plays like he's from a different era
shawn livingston also relies on the mid range, and i love watching him play because of it
That mid range game is crucial when father time decides to come. Both MJ and Kobe perfected it.
When they say Klay's form is perfection
Such a great farewell tour. During the games all anyone had to talk about was Kobe. It was crazy how literally nobody would talk about anything other than Kobe
08/24/24 RIP my GOAT
To be a great midrange shooter, you must be able to hit contested shots, and you must have the ability to create just enough space to be able to get the shot off without it getting blocked. Kobe mastered this style of play.
I dont think people realize how beautiful kobes shooting form is such a pretty flick of the wrist
Look at the level of defense he's facing night in night out. Who else is doing this? Nobody! 🐐
@@fastcars514 Shaq disagrees
RIP Kobe 🙏. Forever one of the best to ever play
Everything he’s shooting… long jumpers, midranges, layups all contested. No players backing away from him allowing him to drive to the basket.
There’s MJ… Kobe and then everyone else.
Do not forget that all of them has great defence.
Straight props & a TRUE A+ TO THE HOMIE WHO PUT THIS MONTAGE TOGETHER! 🙏 BECAUSE %95 OF THIS KOBE HIGHLIGHT REEL/ FUNDAMENTAL TRAINING IS KOBE POST TORN ACHILLES INJURY!
Even in his last season where the tank was on "E" he was exhibiting beautiful mastery of the craft. The media has officially made him underrated believe it or not.
Going to ball for the first time in over a year. This was the correct video to watch.
Derozan is the midrange games savior
Is been 2 Years since Kobe and Gigi died in a Helicopter Accident I still can't not believe it😥😥😥😥😥 RIP Kobe and Gigi Mamba Mentality Forever💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀
Contested shots are beautiful. Can’t deny.
RIP Kobe
Rip Goat🐐😭🐍❤️
All of are the same shots no need to change same motion every time. The repetition of the guy is amazing.
That game against golden state when he tore his Achilles, was the last time we saw superstar Kobe. 🥺
Man. His form and everything in this vid is perfect. He just lost so much lift in his legs. No wonder why he didn’t shoot well after his achilles injury
He probably didn’t even wanna go til 40 but man he could’ve still dominated if he didn’t have that injury. Rest In Peace Kobe
Kobe became so good at mid range ,
Rack up points shots
He is a master of the mid range. I don't know anyone else who is better than him at that mid range shot
AJ M mj
That season he has no legs to throw the ball, you can see he adopted and changes his shooting form, but STILL!
I still watch this videos. We need a video about the versatility of Bryant on offense.
the man of tough shots
Kobe fading left was so beautiful
Man, I miss Kobe
He looks like the only one actually trying his hardest on the court. Always loved this guy for that man.
the goat
One day I will be just like him
If Only Kobe still alive today. He could pass this knowledge to players like Anthony Edwards.
This Kobe guy could be a good player some day
This is the reason why he shoots 45℅ from the fields
Mid range deadeye hof
If you look at the great, most athletic, hyper-superstars the NBA ever had, they all started with mediocre jumpshots. But, towards the end, the were still able to produce at a high level because they replaced the athleticism with immaculate jumpers.
LORD I MISS HIM🙏🏿😔😔😔
I’m a die hard laker fan.. and I really miss Kobe and his assassin mentality after watching game 5 of the NBA finals. Fuck
Kobe/Dirk Fade Combo Goats!!!!
5:03 damn never knew kobe did durant like that.
The moment he drives to baseline, game over.
❤
Thx
LOL @ the ending :
"UNBELIEVABLE!!"
He did it with 1 to 2 dribbles stop on a dime to pull up !! Go to moves!!
❤❤
Kobe should've teamed up with the OKC Thunder back in 2013 instead of making the failed Laker superteam with old man Nash.
Connor is loyalty even a thing now?
You don't have a Jordan compilation of these? I think he's the midrange king
TbeforetheJ Kobe was a better shooter actually
Scottie Pippen not midrange
Rick Hamilton was a master at the mid range game.
@C. Hardcastle lmaoo
MJ had a way better fade-away but i think kobe has the better stop and pop
Love mamba🏀♥️
Love your videos. Can you do one for Iguodala and Westbrook?
Classic
damn lakers are down in just about every clip this video
Sere Bee no shit they went 17-65 that year
Best midrange shooter besides Jordan
Beginning Kobe jab rip into a pull up J
MJ is the midrange king but Damn Kobe your my fucking favorite
I like mid range game player
evin gualberto Kobe defense? any matchup he took serious he did a decent job
+Will McCoy ua-cam.com/video/arLqY4lJ4oc/v-deo.html
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+Evin Gualberto I meant this season 2015-2016
+Will McCoy he barley played D this season
Only one way of guarding this man keep him out near the three point line before he catches the ball other than that it’s gg
Remember kids. Its all about being squared up
Cool
PLEASE GIVE US ANOTHER KYRIE CLINIC...PLEASE
The Nba now adays is so trash, i come to youtube to watch jordan and kobe highlights to remind myself WHAT A MID RANGE jumper and mid range game looks like.
This is part of the reason he is the GOAT... mid-range game!!!!
But at the same time, without MJ there's no Kobe!!!
23 turned 8 into 24!!!
*Mamba out*
rip mamba
His much more effective going in his right
NBA 2K19 Kobe Bryant.
Post up shot-99
Mid range shot-99
Contested shot-99
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Mid Range Deadye
Closer
If I have this midrange package I’m fucking everybody on the court up!! ISO ball all day!
Wow
Tough shots but damn it bugs me how in each clip, theres a teammate wide open.
It’s cause that’s he’s range and he’s really clutch almost ever time he makes those
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Bron needs to work as hard as Kobe if he wants to be better than him....kobe is way better still
Mid range for real.
is the first play travel ???
😔
Somebody please send this to Jayson Tatum
Magic, bird, jordan, west, bryant, Russell, jabar, Stockton, Malone, LeBron, and there's more lol
And me looking at lebrick midrange shots 😂 💀💀💀
I know Kobe is one of GOAT, but look at this 6:14 two of his guy are wide open but still decided to shot the hella contested shot. This is a bad shot if this aint kobe coaches today won't let this happen.
I’ll say it. Kobe had a deeper bag than Jordan. Not saying he was a better player, just deeper bag
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