Imagine if Len Bias was with them at the same time. MJ surely inspired Kobe, but KB added to his arsenal, which suggests that he would've had a bag of tricks of his own - possibly by being a quick study, lol! It would've been interesting, for sure.
@@l.cruces2223mmmm I disagree Kobe was 2.0 version of MJ only difference is he has 1 more ring than him & MJ IS one of biggest moguls ever! The closest thing to Mike! He had a better shot and was better offensively. He took the fade away to another level but this is just my personal opinion.
@@KP43-08Kobe absolutely emulated mikes game and was great. I have to disagree about him being in any way better than mike. Mikes goat and Kobe is top 5ish.
@@marcosmireles7545LeBron is 16-6 head to head against Kobe. LeBron averaged 28-7-7 on 54% TS to Kobe's 25-5-5 on 52% TS. So LeBron won 73% of their match ups and outplayed him statistically by every single metric.
What the F was wrong with Bean, giving himself the name Black Mamba? Black who? Who does that? MJ was past his prime when Kobe got to the league and was copying MJs speech, mannerisms, how he walked. Black Jesus? I Never heard that but Kobe worshiped MJ
@@ZB1902R if you look at MJs numbers, by 1996 he was no longer scoring 30+ or shooting 50%+ anymore. So he was slipping past his prime. Still the best, but not at his peak. Some of his peak as a player was before he got rings
I always thought Kobe was very arrogant when he first got drafted into the league. Over time, we seen his work ethic was paramount; Nobody had the will, drive, and determination of Kobe Bean Bryant.. Sincerely, from a Boston Celtics fan.. 🙏🏼🕊💯
@@robmckrobmck5567kobe never called himself that. Black mamaba was a name given to him. Get yo fact straight before you disrespecting kobe. You on a kobe page to be a hater get a life
@@joshylineallen Dont be a fool Joshyline. After Kobe beat his criminal rape case by getting the victim to agree to drop her testimony in exchange for paying her the max by law $2.3 million in the civil case, Kobe went public with the idea he has a dark alter ego he called Black Mamba that was driven to physically dominate men on the court and physically dominate random women behind closed doors. He was getting booed even at home games so he created the alter ego that was separate from good Kobe Bean Bryant the family man. Being in superficial LA and Hollywood, it didnt take long for the boos to become cheers again and him getting a public Image makeover while Nike turned his Black Mamba persona into something shiney and good. Its all information in the public domain for people like you to blissfully ignore, joshyline
I can’t believe he is gone, I had a chance to see Kobe play live many times, but the last time was in 2014 when I worked at the Thunder arena, I shed a tear almost anytime I see any of these clips i can’t get over the loss
Kobe was the first player since Larry Bird in the mid 80s to give it to MJ as good as MJ gave it to everyone else. Reggie Miller tried but he couldn't stand up to Mike's physicality. That's why MJ respected & appreciated Kobe so much. It wasn't just the physical fight they had with each other... it's that mentality of never giving in & going back at Mike play after play. Being old enough to watch & enjoy all of MJ's career & then Kobe's too has been an amazing blessing
MJ was young when he faced Bird and old when he faced Kobe. If they were in their prime at the same time, they would've been destroyed by Black Jesus. 🙏🏾
@@blackjesus6433 the 76ers got cooked yeah, they were bad teams at the time but Iverson held his own. I’m not saying that just because of the crossover. Iverson has the highest scoring average versus MJ
@@moses9426Larry Bird was more competitive because hours competitiveness was organic, Kobe was throng be like Mike and wound up doing a fine job emulating him and making Mike proud.
You would have been amazed. Not only did they battle for a NCAA championship, they battled for NBA championships. And through those battles they developed a mutual respect for each other. 💯😎
Some of those games were awesome. Watch the 87 lakers. Magic and the team at their peak. The fast break was insane. Almost every possession magic pushed the ball up the court as fast as possible. Must have been exhausting for opponents
I started watching the nba games in 85 so I caught sum of those finals between Boston and LA and man those were sum all out battles but the 90s was war games in the playoffs💪🏾💪🏾💀💀
I agree. It agrivates me that LeBron is always compared to Mike and how he's the best. When Kobe is better, in my opinion, and should always be in the conversation about the greatest players.
Kobe wasn’t the most gifted in athletic ability, but his mindset and work ethic was unmatched. He wasn’t going to jump higher or run faster than you, but he will outwork, study, and outlast you.
Praise God from the HEAVENS Above that Kobe and Michael Jordan had that kind of LOVE 💕 and RESPECT for each other on and off the court. You and Ge Ge are deeply missed, May both of your souls REST IN PEACE ✝️🙏💕
It wasn't so much the title "Black Jesus" as it was the fact that many other players treated MJ like he was God. They were just happy to be in the same gym with him. On the other hand, Kobe had the confidence to feel like he could compete with MJ so he acted like they were on the same level. That's why MJ respected him.
I DISAGREE ENTIRELY.….Two BIG HEADED Franchise players are a disaster. MJ once scored 64 points and in a losing game and Kobe made me want to slap him for continuing to shoot 3s when he was obviously not having a good night - BASKETBALL IS A TEAM SPORT and those two need less selfish supporting team.
That Pat on the Butt from Mike to Kobe at the All-Star game was the Passing on the Torch imo, it had already been some time since Kobe had taken Jordan over at that Point in the League but that was the moment right there Mike was Like you the Man now, this is your League, Love what Kobe brought to this World and Love to all of those that experienced that Tragic Accident, and to their Lovedones here 🙏🏾
Back when there wasn't cry babies on the court. Back when if you possessed the ball🏀 you were the bully. That era of basketball from 85-2005 was the best. R.i.p Kobe ✌️
At one time I kinda wish to see these two came in the league at the same time..the games between these two would've put asses in the seat from all over the world bro
If they were the same age during their careers that would have been the best rivalry in basketball history
Never would have heard of Kobe cause Kobe watched and stole all MJs moves
Imagine if Len Bias was with them at the same time. MJ surely inspired Kobe, but KB added to his arsenal, which suggests that he would've had a bag of tricks of his own - possibly by being a quick study, lol! It would've been interesting, for sure.
@chawwnayala532 he wouldve stolen the moves of someone else, just like mj did his brother
@@liamhettiarachi4102facts these dudes so clueless
No it wouldn't kobe is kobe because of Mike his game is 80 percent of Mike game
Mike saw Kobe as a younger version of himself. He admired Kobe’s work ethic and knew he would be great.
Well put. I don't know if he was as good as Jordan but I think Michael finally saw a guy who took the game as seriously as he did.
@@l.cruces2223mmmm I disagree Kobe was 2.0 version of MJ only difference is he has 1 more ring than him & MJ IS one of biggest moguls ever! The closest thing to Mike! He had a better shot and was better offensively. He took the fade away to another level but this is just my personal opinion.
@@KP43-08Kobe absolutely emulated mikes game and was great. I have to disagree about him being in any way better than mike. Mikes goat and Kobe is top 5ish.
Thanks captain obvious.
On your next post, please tell us how the sky is blue
@@pistolpete8231 Wow! Who pissed in your Cheerios this morning?
Michael Jordan spoke at Kobe's memorial there wasn't a dry eye in the House it was from his Heart and referred to Kobe as his little brother ❤
Michael Jordan still alive
I was kinda shocked. I never knew they were that close
I'm glad they got along because MJ is such a a asshole
I have a hard time watching that. It makes me cry every time.
@@stevencoardvenice Kobe said that he used to phone call MJ for advise. They were that close
That’s why MJ loved Kobe cause he didn’t fear Mike, came in at 18 wanting to be the man with no fear of the player who was the man. 💯
Mike didn't come in at 18. He was winning NCAA titles then entered the league
@@jessed9145 I was talking about Kobe…
@@michaeljackson3612Funny you typed three periods but couldn't put one where it's needed😂
@@HiphopisaGIF😂😂 ruthless
@@Niangadou02 idiots
That kind of mentality back in your high school dayss. Man. No wonder you are one of the greatest
When I was in highschool,
I just ate, slept and played video games.🤷🏻♂️
Lebron James is better.
Exactly I was nothing like that in high school lol
Play some clips of Kobe facing Lebron, guarding each other, then you'll see "who's better" @pavelivanov1338
@@marcosmireles7545LeBron is 16-6 head to head against Kobe. LeBron averaged 28-7-7 on 54% TS to Kobe's 25-5-5 on 52% TS. So LeBron won 73% of their match ups and outplayed him statistically by every single metric.
Rest in peace kobe Bryant you are a legend and will never be forgotten 💛💛💜💜💜💜
May The Most High bless and protect your family Rest In Power 🙏🏼
Mike said this in Kobe's funeral, He's like a brother to me. Well I believe this interview tells it, that bond was build.
Watching Kobe and Mike square off was the highlight of any NBA fan
No one ever feared Bron like they feared MJ and Kobe. Truth! 😂🤣
They do!!
Ask garnet and his team
Your truth 😂. You haven't seen lebron in his prime!
And here comes the LeBron hater. These clowns can’t ever give Kobe and Mike their props without taking a jab at Bron. It’s hella pitiful.
Nobody ever gave Bron a 2 piece && a biscuit like Kobe got 😂
The black mamba was like I’m gonna call Black Jesus Mike because that’s his name and my name is black mamba😅
What the F was wrong with Bean, giving himself the name Black Mamba? Black who? Who does that? MJ was past his prime when Kobe got to the league and was copying MJs speech, mannerisms, how he walked. Black Jesus? I Never heard that but Kobe worshiped MJ
😂😂🤣
@@robmckrobmck5567 Kobe got in the league in 96. MJ won 2 more rings since then. More like final prime years.
@@ZB1902R if you look at MJs numbers, by 1996 he was no longer scoring 30+ or shooting 50%+ anymore. So he was slipping past his prime. Still the best, but not at his peak. Some of his peak as a player was before he got rings
Mike was like bruh really, bustn all my moves on me🤦♂️🧐🤣 ok like this kid
When the King teaches his Son what it means to be great..MJ n KobE GoaTs❤❤
His mama named em Clay imma call em Clay 😂😂😂😂
You a fool bro bro 😂
Lol lol lol lol!!!!!!
In the ring, there comes "what's my name?"
😂😂😂
😅
My man said when i was in high school i worked out with the 76ers smh 🔥🔥🔥🔥 ... Kobe and MJ = GOATS
I always thought Kobe was very arrogant when he first got drafted into the league. Over time, we seen his work ethic was paramount; Nobody had the will, drive, and determination of Kobe Bean Bryant.. Sincerely, from a Boston Celtics fan.. 🙏🏼🕊💯
I'm from Phila and I hate Kobe always have always will 😂
@@SouthPhilthy I mean u can have opinions both cool and stupid and I see that this is defined a stupid one
@@ericsanjumathew3305 just cos sum one has a different opinion. It's you who looks the dumb one 💯🤣🤣🤣🤣
I still just see arrogance. Good player but lets be serious, he put a ball in a hoop.
@@csedan510 Double dumb comment. You can simplify anything if you take that route.
Kobe: “These other cats are scared, I’m not”
Jordan: “Good my son, good.”
Game knows Game.
🤣
"Imma call him fuckin Mike thats his fuckin name!" 😂
Right?boom
That’s how it should be but the whole league was too afraid to compete against Mike back in the day. And they say he had tough competition lol
But Ima call mysef Black Mamba. What the fuc? Blaxk who? Insane. Cmon Bean. You worshiped MJ
@@robmckrobmck5567kobe never called himself that. Black mamaba was a name given to him. Get yo fact straight before you disrespecting kobe. You on a kobe page to be a hater get a life
@@joshylineallen Dont be a fool Joshyline. After Kobe beat his criminal rape case by getting the victim to agree to drop her testimony in exchange for paying her the max by law $2.3 million in the civil case, Kobe went public with the idea he has a dark alter ego he called Black Mamba that was driven to physically dominate men on the court and physically dominate random women behind closed doors. He was getting booed even at home games so he created the alter ego that was separate from good Kobe Bean Bryant the family man. Being in superficial LA and Hollywood, it didnt take long for the boos to become cheers again and him getting a public Image makeover while Nike turned his Black Mamba persona into something shiney and good. Its all information in the public domain for people like you to blissfully ignore, joshyline
To be the Best, you have to beat the Best!!💯💯
There will never be another K8be 24
good thing
Yes there will be
NBA 2K24
I can’t believe he is gone, I had a chance to see Kobe play live many times, but the last time was in 2014 when I worked at the Thunder arena, I shed a tear almost anytime I see any of these clips i can’t get over the loss
He was a rapist if that makes you feel any better about his death.
Damm you worked at the thunder arena Damm that's cool
How did you get job there?
Kobe was the first player since Larry Bird in the mid 80s to give it to MJ as good as MJ gave it to everyone else. Reggie Miller tried but he couldn't stand up to Mike's physicality. That's why MJ respected & appreciated Kobe so much. It wasn't just the physical fight they had with each other... it's that mentality of never giving in & going back at Mike play after play. Being old enough to watch & enjoy all of MJ's career & then Kobe's too has been an amazing blessing
Allen Iverson too
Iverson went straight at Mike, he didn’t bow down like all the so called amazing defenders of the 90s
@LordBranniganThe AI and the sixers got cooked. Also, that little crossover was hyoed up because of MJ, not because of Iverson. 😂 🙏🏾
MJ was young when he faced Bird and old when he faced Kobe. If they were in their prime at the same time, they would've been destroyed by Black Jesus. 🙏🏾
@@blackjesus6433 the 76ers got cooked yeah, they were bad teams at the time but Iverson held his own. I’m not saying that just because of the crossover. Iverson has the highest scoring average versus MJ
We miss you KOBE!!! Love. Respect. Honor.
Kobe was the most competitive person MJ played against
nope
@@danduran4981yes, no one else comes close competitively and with that mindset.
Larry Bird
@@moses9426Larry Bird was more competitive because hours competitiveness was organic, Kobe was throng be like Mike and wound up doing a fine job emulating him and making Mike proud.
Oh he told you that huh?
Michael Jordan & Kobe were like Big & Little brother. They both were the best in the business
two legends
Two royal assholes
Kobe was quoting and impersonating Reggie Miller🤣 spot on too
I was thinking the same thing
Kobe was Jordan's Padawan.
2 GREATEST PLAYERS OF ALL TIME!!!!
Love being born in 90s got to see the goats..just wish i saw the lakers celtic rivalries with bird and magic
You would have been amazed. Not only did they battle for a NCAA championship, they battled for NBA championships. And through those battles they developed a mutual respect for each other. 💯😎
Some of those games were awesome. Watch the 87 lakers. Magic and the team at their peak. The fast break was insane. Almost every possession magic pushed the ball up the court as fast as possible. Must have been exhausting for opponents
I started watching the nba games in 85 so I caught sum of those finals between Boston and LA and man those were sum all out battles but the 90s was war games in the playoffs💪🏾💪🏾💀💀
Those Eastern Conference Finals between the Celtics and the Sixers were epic battles as well.
The mind frame of legendz 🔥🔥 🔥🔥
Jordan crying at his funeral says it all. Miss you Kob💔
When being the closest thing to mj is enough to make you a legend
This is another reason why Kobe and mj are better the lebron
What!? Gtfoh
MJ yes, Kobe no
I agree. It agrivates me that LeBron is always compared to Mike and how he's the best. When Kobe is better, in my opinion, and should always be in the conversation about the greatest players.
@@joshuagoodyear221"in my opinion" so it infuriates you that someone has a different opinion than yours???? Clown behaviour
The mamba is the new goat today!
Its crazy nobody realized how close they were until kobe left us.
Kobe Michael Larry magic. They all had their talents, and what bonded them together was their dedication to their craft
Kobe was like mike lil brother
Kobe wasn’t the most gifted in athletic ability, but his mindset and work ethic was unmatched. He wasn’t going to jump higher or run faster than you, but he will outwork, study, and outlast you.
Exactly 💯 ❤he's human
Kobe RIP 🙏
Will always love Kobe. God bless Kobe Bryant and his daughter and his entire family
Love this story, Rest in heaven Kobe 🙏
24/8 scary Cowards not built like US Kobe
Kobe is the man that perfected the game he is the best hand down he's is the best hardest working man
What if prime Kobe MJ LBJ and Curry are on the same era with there best teams, who you got?
Bron doesn't belong in that convo. He is a team jumper. @@kurinaiuchiha
Jordan is better than Kobe and so is Lebron
Kobe got slowed down by Bruce Bowens, tyshawn prince, Paul Pierce…. Nobody can touch MJ
@@leosantiago773 Gary Payton
The footwork on that fadeaway was iceeee 🥶🥶
Damn Kobe 😢we miss you. RIP #8
Praise God from the HEAVENS Above that Kobe and Michael Jordan had that kind of LOVE 💕 and RESPECT for each other on and off the court. You and Ge Ge are deeply missed, May both of your souls REST IN PEACE ✝️🙏💕
Kobe was Catholic, probably why he wouldn’t call him black Jesus.
It wasn't so much the title "Black Jesus" as it was the fact that many other players treated MJ like he was God. They were just happy to be in the same gym with him. On the other hand, Kobe had the confidence to feel like he could compete with MJ so he acted like they were on the same level. That's why MJ respected him.
Just shows real recognizes real.two legends
They are like hashirama and madara
Shut your corny ah up
who?
@@EERAY87 naruto charachters
You're a man of culture.
Bruh
Imagine MJ and Kobe teaming up. They would've won 15 - 20 rings and swapped MVP trophies every season 😅
They were both at the 2 . How do you propose that works?
@@truegrit9202 MJ ran point for 24 games in 89 and averaged 30-9-11.
@@TheManOfTheHourEveryHour young generation learn something new everyday lol
24 games compared to 5-10 years is totally different
I DISAGREE ENTIRELY.….Two BIG HEADED Franchise players are a disaster. MJ once scored 64 points and in a losing game and Kobe made me want to slap him for continuing to shoot 3s when he was obviously not having a good night - BASKETBALL IS A TEAM SPORT and those two need less selfish supporting team.
Hella Dope when 2 Legends come 2gether
2 goats amd the respect mike had for kobe was real to make kobe who kobe was in the gsme
Good on you kobe
No one should be called Jesus that’s disrespectful
“Hey you only got 3, now. I got 6!” One of my fav all star game clips 😂
Kobe was polished... but also RAW!
Kobe. Mike ran through you like everybody else.
No he didn't.Kobe was going at mike in the all star game.
@LARULES100 They really don't play defense in the Allstar game until the 4th qtr. But, alright 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@LARULES100 And all those players you listed never had to go through The Bad Boys of Detroit, Boston, etc, in the east. Different time period.
@@LARULES100 But who's the GOAT?
@LARULES100 And one of those championships Bill was as a player/coach.
“When I was in highschool, I used to work out with the 76rs” is already crazy RIP Kobe man
Need to play as Cult Leader Bray, need to hear that theme song in the games too 😮💨❤️
Man they had genuine love for each other!!! If only Kobe could’ve got that one ring!!
That Pat on the Butt from Mike to
Kobe at the All-Star game was the Passing on the Torch imo, it had already been some time since Kobe had taken Jordan over at that Point in the League but that was the moment right there Mike was Like you the Man now, this is your League, Love what Kobe brought to this World and Love to all of those that experienced that Tragic Accident, and to their Lovedones here 🙏🏾
That shoulder juke Turn around fadeway on Jordan was Silky WET. MAMBACITA 4EVER. MUCH RESPECT LOVE AND BLESSINGS WORLDWIDE 🙏💯 RISEABOVE POWERUP
Mike respected him to the highest degree because he finally found that one player who wasn't afraid to take him head on.
I miss you sooooooooooooo much KOBE.
I ll try to make you come back too.
I swear in the name of the Lord.....
❤️❤️😇😇🙏🙏🙏🙏
Black mamba and king kobra can bond in a good way.
Kobe said Mike gotta see me💯
That back to basket shimmy is unrivaled.
The amount of knowledge we were robbed of by Kobes death is devastating. RIP to a legend
In high school working out with 6'ers.
DESTINY❤❤❤
Wish you were alive ❤️
Much love for KOBE.:
Miss kobe every time i turn youtube on.. always a feed about him in my algorithm.. ❤
Back when there wasn't cry babies on the court. Back when if you possessed the ball🏀 you were the bully. That era of basketball from 85-2005 was the best. R.i.p Kobe ✌️
I miss their bond!
That defense by Jordan on the fadeaway Damn😂
Motivation!! 🙏🙏🫡
The two best to ever play the shooting guard position
When greatness meets greatness.
I just know Kobe is looking up at us with love right now RIP black mama 💪🏻 ❤❤❤❤
Mike said he stole all his moves 😂
This video edit with the background music... Was perfection personified.
At one time I kinda wish to see these two came in the league at the same time..the games between these two would've put asses in the seat from all over the world bro
Basketball wont know another like Mike and Mamba RIP Legend true definition of an unforgettable goat 💜💛
I love Kobe for this.
“When I was in high school I used to work out with the 76ers”
Me and my hoop dreams ✌🏾🚶🏾
The closest people to me say me and Kobe got the same mentality. Damn I miss this man! 💜💛
💀💀💀😂 that's a straight hood raised story teller
Kobe using Jordan’s moves on Jordan is crazy
Mike couldn’t even go left 😂
always like going back too kobe talks
Mannnnnn hearing and seeing him but knowing hes no longer with us ❤❤❤😢
"you mean black jesus? Im like ehat the fuck"😂😂
Kobe said “WTF” fuck that 😂😂😂
KOBE AND JORDAN MY FAVORITE PLAYERS OF ALL TIME!!! TWO KILLERS HANDS DOWN!!!!
“Im like what the f*ck” 😂
I can’t believe to this day we lost Kobe man
I’ll call him Mike, cause that’s his name. That ninja bleed red, just like me.
RIP both this player are Legend now 👉🤏🫴🤘🤜🤙
I fucking miss Kobe man❤
I can just see Kobe standing rocking side to side in front of Matt Barnes as he talking about intimidation
2 GOATS
R.I.P BLACK MAMBA