Kobe Bryant Up Close Interview with Jimmy Kimmel [FULL INTERVIEW]
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
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'Kobe Up-Close' Interview- Complete Event
Kobe Bryant on a number of different topics, from his past, present and future.
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel - Quotes/Index (INFO):
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Social Media (2:15)
Minutes (4:35)
Will Kobe Bryant be ready for opening night? (5:53)
81-point Game (8:00)
Manila Tour (8:52)
Popularity in China (11:00)
Living in Italy (11:55)
Magic's claim of Kobe being the greatest Laker (13:18)
First Time Meeting Larry Bird (14:16)
Moving to Philadelphia (14:35)
Kobe Bryant would have gone to North Carolina (16:25)
Tryouts with the Boston Celtics (18:58)
L.A. Clippers (19:55)
Dr. Jerry Buss (22:15)
Jerry West (23:22)
Players drafted ahead of Kobe (23:38)
Life as a teenager (25:27)
Meeting Shaq (26:10)
MJ and Pippen vs Kobe and Shaq (27:05)
Favorite Championship - 3-peat (27:50)
Relationship with Michael Jordan (28:42)
Toughest Competition (29:45)
Dwight Howard (32:00)
Laker for Life (35:00)
A Metta World Peace Story (37:11)
Derek Fisher (38:55)
Should Chris Paul be a Laker? (39:21)
Pau Gasol Trade Rumors (40:20)
Favorite Basketball Movie (41:35)
Will Kobe Bryant write a book? (41:55)
Proudest Accomplishment (42:30)
All-Time Scoring Record (43:00)
Plans after retirement (43:30)
Will the Lakers make the Playoffs? (44:04)
Fan Questions- Favorite Nickname (44:30)
Fan Questions- Reaction to ESPN's 12th place projection (45:00)
Fan Questions- Secret to success (45:50)
Fan Questions- Who's The Next Kobe Bryant? (47:48)
Fan Questions- All-time favorite players (49:50)
Fan Questions (Terrell Owens)- Wrap-Up (50:35)
Anyone else watching his interviews now that Kobe passed :-( RIP
Watch some of the old ones with cabbie from Canada and they will make you laugh...I’ve been crying so much I’m running low on tears.RIP MAMBA
RIP Kobe
Me
Watched them before just watching them because i miss him
He was one badass athlete ..
Awesome..
Thanks for all the championships ,memories, inspiration, ...Long live the black mamba
Isn't it amazing that he was celebrated for much of his life. He must have felt the love. Although we are sad now ,it is consoling that people expressed their love for him all the time!!!!
As odd as it may sound? Talking with other laker and kobe fans. It's really consoling for me personally. Cuz I'm sure alot of fans will agree with me. It's still painful
I agree
Too Kobe Bryant's family and the families that have lose their love ones through this tragic my prays are with all of you.
So true.
Gave his flowers while living
R.I.P. Kobe and Gigi Bryant. John Altobelli, his wife Keri and their daughter Alyssa. Sarah and Payton Chester. Christina Mauser. Ara Zobayan R.I.P.
Yes God bless them all ❤️🖤💚 and 💜💛
I have consciously decided to keep KB alive in my heart and spirit forever... Every time i watch these videos , it feels like he is still here and im gonna remember him this way.
💯
Yess he's been an inspiration even more. I hate that, it took his death to realize how much more of an icon he was.
@@jscooby_810 So true..
Absolutely 💝
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Please show respect to this extremely humble man.
Father God, please keep your loving arms around Vanessa & their 3 surviving daughters💔🙏 #RIPMamba #RIPGianna #RIPKobeBryant
He went to the Philippines 6 X friends with Pacquiao enjoyed his stay here in my country advocated Basketball loved by the Filipinos Danced , played , party , Donated, inspired to do there best in life.. Thank you Kobe!! RIP idol!
I just love his drive, his energy, his realness, his discipline, his love for the game he’s just a confident strong humble man!
He had a light about him that drawns you in. RIP Kobe, GiGi and the other victims that lost their lives.
In my heart forever Love you kobe, you will always be here U are in our hearts forever. Rest in peace, and God bless you and gigi
I have been watching any video I can find. He is just so inspiring!
Theresa Harper my exact sentiments!
Same. It makes the impact of his loss worse. So inspiring
So absolutely true way too Young.God Bless Deb
@Thank You for sharing absolutely still in shock and my Heart goes out to you and your family God Bless All.Deb🙏
@THERESA yep and he's such an AWESOME Daddy !
A whole year later and I'm still as excited to watch you play as I was the first time. Kobe Bryant, the Black Mamba. My idol.
I still can't believe he is gone...
We will miss you in the Philippines Kobe, we set up a House of Kobe Court near Manila in honor of you when you were still alive hoping you will go back there one day #RIP Legend
That court in the Philippines looks beautiful!
Down to earth, charimastic character and genuine human being. May his soul rest in peace.
I had no idea this interview ever took place ...absolutely fantastic
He was very, very intelligent. Went from HS to professional basketball. Who does that and comes out so polished, well spoken.
I am so sad he is gone, watching his interviews.
Love u kobe -gigi (Rip)
Kümmel: “I didn’t ask you guys, I asked him!” THANK YOU!! The audience needed to SHUT UP and listen!! Kobe didn’t hardly let anything or anybody bother him. He didn’t need to. He was in a league of his own and knew it, yet had a humble attitude! It’s really just so hard to believe he and GiGi are gone. If we can’t wrap our heads around it, imagine what his family is going through!!
I am so glad I can see and hear him again. Kobe and Kimmel together always made me laugh. Love that man!
Once i hated Kobe, but lately i fell in love with this man. I coudn't imagine how smart and kind person he was.
I did too. I thought he disliked Jordan, and I’m a Chi town Bulls fan for life....But later realized how much they loved and respected each other....just fell in love with him after that.....Such an all around awesome guy.. RIP KB
Don't judge a book by its cover...
Jimmy was the perfect host for the memorial. He really loved Kobe. 🙏🏾
I don't think Kobe realized how loved he is, practically every single person that's spoken about since he's passed can't get through the interview without getting emotional.
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That man knew he was loved, adored, admired, revered, and amazing
I love how much he loves the Lakers. He says nice thing about this players and former players.
After watching this kobe seems like a down to earth kind of guy!!👍👌
Its cuz he was
He was so charismatic.
Yes
@Joel Johnson Damn that sounded like some real poetry shit bro🙌🏾
Kobe needs to write a book called "mamba mentality". omg. it would be the greatest self help book of all time
Trilly Tha Great your born with it bruh bruh would be only doing it for nice BAG
Trilly Tha Great @ absolutely. Kobes was a beast
Buddy just predicted future
wow. That's incredible. Good call my friend you fucking wizard
I guess I did predict the future 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
i kinda love this side of Kobe, he seems more humble...
Emmanuel Dadzie don’t get it confused though... black mamba is a killer
Becose he has Italian life style
Kobe is literally MJ 2.0, how amazing it is to have 2 nearly identical players of that caliber in sports back to back
i call that great
Whao
I didn't know Kobe and his family before but him and his daughter death touched my heart deeply and I like him alot after watching many of his videos. RIP for all people who lost their lives from this accident. 😭😭😭k
Miss you KB! Your Mamba Mentality is powerful and there are a lot of us that utilize your motivation. I watch your interviews and speeches at least once per week since you’ve been gone 😢
Kobe is so cool and laid back ❤
That letter he wrote on Facebook was gold. So emotional
Prayers to Bryant family, I’m so heartbroken that he’s gone and his daughter and rest that lost their lives that morning.
Prayers to the Bryant family and all families that lost loved ones. So unimaginable.
R.I.P.Kobe, GiGi, and to the other 7 victims. Prayers to all families involved.
I really love this guy, since he started to play for Lakers. He is a great inspiration for the entire world. May God bless you Kobe and your beautiful daughter Gigi as well. RIP, You will be in my mind forever and you continuing inspiring me to be the best!. God bless you man!.
I named my son kobe 17 years ago after kobe bryant he was a role model to all of us
RIP kb you will be missed and never forgotten so many gifts you had to share thank you for being so real and good and strive for excellence within yourself
You make us all want to be better people and have better lives you were our hero always will be
I've watched you on the court and you make it happen swoosh baby much love to you and your family at this tragedy I pray for you all xoxoxo Heather Hatting Ferndale Washington
Rather your a sports fan or not Kobe the human being was such a great soul! He shines inside out ! Amazing spirit ! Rip KoBE daughter and friends !
Watching this is 2024. Man we lost a legend to early. RIP mamba 😢
The more I here LEGEND KOBE BRYANT I cant help but feel he still with us rest easy black mamba and mambacita as you rest easy Rest In Peace and Power
Man that chinese dude crying, couldn’t even imagine how he feels bout Kobe passed away...
Kobe was a cold-hearted assassin on the court, but a thoughtful, conscientious human being off of it. I'm glad I got to witness his excellence in my lifetime. May he rest in eternal peace.
I would never be able to do an interview with this type of comfort. Bless both of these guys. Bless and Long live Kobe
Kobe was so Loved! God only takes the Best! Love you, Kobe Bryant! Rest In Peace!
It’s 2:13am here and I’m watching this. I can’t stop watching Kobe vids. I’ll miss you Kobe 😢
Mr. Crash me too
Kobe Bryant is un-doubtably an amazing soul... From his interviews, speeches and books, he gives you a sense of direction for life...
Thank you for being one of the greatest legends of our time...
Rest in Power Black Mamba💜💛🖤
"We don't quit, we don't cower, we don't run"
Sparta
Judah Lewis take heed 2 dem wurds COVID mean KOBE in HEBREW
Put in the work put in the hours n take what’s ours
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I can't believe this .Heart broken
Kobe Bryant was extremely handsome and very well spoken. What confidence and clarity of thought! Truely inspiring! God bless his soul 🙏♥️ there can be many people who are famous, but I am glad to have known his existence.
I know right? I'm surprised people don't talk about how attractive is. *And* what an amazing voice he has. Whenever Kobe is talking to someone else like in an interview or something where there are say five other people in the room... Kobe's voice is the deepest. ❤️
Thank you Kobe for helping me raise my boys they loved basketball and now that you are resting in jesus' hands my heart aches for Vanessa and your beautiful daughters I pray for them and I also pray for you and Gianna when we miss you we'll watch your videos and when we're sad we'll say a pray for you we love you You're an amazing man May God rest your soul and your beautiful daughter so Gianna love from me and my boys Mamba never dies he lives 🙏❤️❤️
Amazing Kobe Bryant. The best player ever that never been appreciated enough for the game of Basketball! Do you want to see combination of every best player of the world and that would be Kobe!
shanedization It is so nice to write these beautiful things about Kobe while he was still alive and can see or
hear about them.People wait until somebody dies to say nice things about them when they cannot hear them.Now Kobe is gone but 5 years ago he was so exalted and loved and adored .R.I.P. Sir along with your beautiful little girl and the 7 others who went down with you.
Woe woe best player ever? I understand his death and your emotions but Jordan n Magic were better
I often wonder if Kobe was one of those aliens that you would see in a movie who came to Earth, transformed himself to look human and was quickly able to learn and do almost anything with perfection. Kobe was a real-life Starman/Superman. He will be missed for a long, long time. R.I.P Black Mamba and little Mamba, Gigi.
greetings from the #philippines mabuhay ka #BlackMamba24 Kobe Bryant !
😭😭😭
Everyone loves him so much.❤🥺
Kobe’s spirit is still with us 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️
We love you Kobe ... rest well ❤️
He was an amazing man, Really special, I believe he fulfilled his purpose on Earth, He teaches people to work hard & follow their dreams, He was an amazing father & 1 of the best basketball players ♥️ May he rest peacefully 🙏
He left so much in terms of inspiration to the world, but his family still needed him. RIP
Man‼️ He was super hard on himself🤭 You will be sorely missed Kobe Bryant 💔
As all Virgos are.....it ain't even funny
E Bloom it has NOTHING to do with Astrological signs. I know many Virgo’s and their drive does not even compare. That type of hard work, determination, integrity, Love, depth, and Will is NOT typical‼️Because if it were typical, all Virgo’s would be successful in the same aspect and that is just not the case. Simply put, YOU HAVE TO WANT IT BAD ENOUGH💯 ‼️ I know from experience. And guess what, I am not a Virgo. Enjoy your night😇 Be blessed 🙏🏾
That’s why he was the greatest! Yew are very strong!
In truth, being hard on oneself does not necessarily equate to drive or success. Inward facing criticism and perfectionism do happen to be Virgoan traits. I say this as a Virgo myself.
AvecPoésie no it does not, but he was hard on himself and it had a hand in him being one of the greats of his craft. And tell someone that has NOT lived six decades and does not know anything about life. I am NOT and a Virgo. I have three successful businesses and raised five children to be excellent at their crafts. And NOT one of mine are Virgo’s. They too are hard on themselves. I instilled in my children to be one of the best at WHATEVER they do💯Besides, there are MANY MANY MORE Virgo’s in this world that are NOT successful. EVERYONE is different. It has nothing to do with an astrological sign💯. REALLY❗️
the crowd wouldn't ever shut up. yelling stuff when he's trying to talk is so rude
now I understand...why KOBE's death really makes the world died also....He is so humble and have a pure heart not only as a player but as a human who love for his fellow... You are totally a true hero for the whole world...
How did Kobe not get upset at this crowd repeatedly interrupting him and yelling, even jimmy got a little upset but just shows Kobe’s patience and understating that those people never might see him again.
Cuz they love him so much they can't hold back
I miss Kobe - Kings fan, shook my hand though after a game - straight class.
Kobe...so intelligent, kind and inspiring. We love you Kobe. Thank you.
RIP Kobe Bryant. Such a wonderful person. Such a waste of life. He loved life, his family, he gave of his time & money to a lot of charities. Greatest Basketball player ever. Prayers & God Bless his family. Love.
Not a waste of life at all but he definitely left us too soon.
Rita Wells I know what you mean...it’s a waste of life to have him gone so soon. I don’t know why people can’t understand the meaning by what you said!!!
@@charlestongirlforever1584 Thank you so much. I never knew him in person, but I cried my eyes out for him & his daughter. So so sad. He was a living legend.
He got to play his basketball career, but sadly he couldn’t start his life as an father
Jimmy echoed my thoughts with the statement @28:28 "That is funny, you won and you're still upset". That's because Kobe was the epitome of Excellence; and he was so articulate, intelligent, charismatic, humble and good hearted. He'll forever be an example and never forgotten. RIP Kobe, Gigi and the other 7 victims.
Scored 60 had an Oscar and two more baby girls, say that’s better than a 6th ring.
Franklin Yi and won two Olympic gold medalists
Kobe, my #1 player of all time. You meant a lot to me and everyday I wake, it is hard to deal with. RIP My forever #24
Kobe such a sweet human
I respect Kobe for he is an old kind of athlete, a humble, down to earth and accessible guy, who plays for passion and wants to pass this passion to other people. Unlike many other cocky bastards.
Very focused, ambitious, and classy man....
Beautiful man inside and out!❤❤❤
Kobe Bryant was a Special Athleta and highly obsessed with pushing himself to be the best he can be. He died to soon. But his achievements are legendary. As his ability to win. Makes him special. His alter ego the Black Mamba took him to the stratosphere in gutting it out. I respect Kobe for his passion in basketball 🏀 and for his winning attitude. I miss him. When I am going through a stuff situation I use a mantra and chant out his name. An it lifts me to be the best I can be.
Kobe Bryant. Kobe excercised and push himself to be the best Basketball celebrity and star basketball player. Mr Bryant focused on building his mental and physical endurance to be a Basketball athlete and legend. He went well above other basketball players as he practice in the gym overzealously to make his body to endure hundreds of hours of physical demands he forced his mind and body to do incredible basketball feats. He would challenge his team and himself to win basketball games and to be in the greatest physical and mental state needed to out manuever other top basketball players on the court to win basketball games. His focus on winning basketball games and making phenomenal shots with the basketball made him one of the elite and top basketball players in the game of basketball.Kobe dominated the sport of basketball. Upon his retirement from Basketball he even won an Academy Award for his efforts to be a winner outside of basketball. I believe had he became an NBA coach he would have had great success in doing that. Kobe tragedically died while flying out on a helicopter to coach his daughter Gianna in her basketball game. He died trying to do what he loved and that is teaching Gianna his understanding of basketball. The helicopter crashed into a hill top.Thus taking his and his daughter Gianna's life with 6 other people who were on board of the doomed helicopter....I am heartbroken to know that everyone on board of the helicopter perished.. Today when I am pushing my body to run or to compete in Sports I think of Kobe,and how he practiced and excercised to be the best in enduring practice and the pain on the body as he pushed his body and mind to help him to push forth in winning in what he pursued. Kobe Bryant a mere man who helped us to see alot of amazing things he did in life and in Basketball. I salute you. Mr Kobe Bryant
This interview is gold! 💜💛
His parents made a beautiful son
Kobe & Vanessa Bryant made BeYoUtiful [children] Daughters as well!!
Bought him up with rare morals Noone can duplicate.
@zan zy yes you are correct
Too bad they didn't attend his WEDDING... or HIS RETIREMENT...NEVER ACCEPTED HIS WIFE...SELLING HIS PERSONAL THING'S...
@@RC-ku8pr very true
Damn Kobe, you will forever motivate me to be the best version of myself. 🥺
RIP Kobe Bryant.
I pray your in the arms of Jesus
I hope he's teachin jesus how to play ball
@@mike300406 huh,he learned everything he knows about ball from the best,Jesus himself,Kobe is a scrub in comparison to the king Jesus.
I no just making a point or a 3 pointer and his daughter as well and of course the other 7 victim's everyone I heard is blaming the pilot I don't no what happened
I heard that he accepted Christ as his Savior. I heard before he boarded the helicopter. He got prayer from a priest! AWESOME
Lissette’s Bloom I believe he and his daughter are in Heaven ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am from Kosovo and an MJs fan but this dude KOBE he had a gr8 impact on me and my life. Mamba Mentallity will live 4ver. Thank you Kobe for telling us what live is worth. R.I.P Kobe and Giana and God bless Vanessa and the daughters. Love you Kobeeeeeeee 😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥
RIP Kobe ❤️😭
Kobe was so good looking. Such a great man. I’m so sad that he’s no longer here. Such a huge loss!💔
Barb Yesss very good-looking and charming 😍😍🥰
11:01 I can’t imagine how this poor guy must feel after his idol Kobe Bryant lost his life in a freak helicopter accident. This interview was before his death
I've honestly always followed this kid from HS to NBA to Life ....... and now even more so ,,, so much to learn from him ... Still
Kobe Kobe Kobe Kobe
🙏💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛🙏
Rest in peace Mamba, daughter and all.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😭😭 Mamba Mentality. Amen!
Love you so much KOBE.. you're truly the definition of hard work and never giving up! I will always fight like you did along my journey and hold that Mamba Mentality at my heart! I'm so proud to be a #GirlDad
"Kobe and Vanessa Foundation" to end homelessness throughout Los Angeles!! Oh my goodness!!
"If you see me in a fight with a bear, pray for the bear"
3:41 Kobe's face: Bring me the 🐻
respect to an outstanding athlete and extraordinary human being
"We don't quite, we don't cower, we dont run. We endure and conquer."
R.I.P. black mamba
Handsome boy...amazing and talented man...we will miss you...
Love watching interviews he did, and games he played. Miss him still!!
Truly amazing person.
Love kobe....RIP
I watch them all the time. I even watch some of them over and over....
WOW to end homelessness, that's amazing you would never her about this!
There will never be another kobe😔
Most loved athlete around the world specially in asia..
2022 2024 when I watched kobe since 96! To early 00s 2010s still cant believe Kobe passed. And the Great Jerry Buss RIP Legends
That Facebook post takes on a whole new meaning now
Man my childhood hero...to see his reactions to the way Chinese love him is so humble he is blushing to see that It just breaks my heart love you RIP KOBE
He looks to me like tupac similar pretty face ❤️
I was fine until the guy asked him: Who's the next Kobe?
If this was done a year ago, he would have said: Gigi!😪
Sleep well sweet souls.💞
What a charming man ❤🌹 !!!
Very Charming 💜💛
Thx for leaving all the questions in the description😢 u the real MVP.
Oh my goodness, I hope Vince and all others that he spoke on; had a chance to see this interview. Awesome. RIP Kobe and All passengers aboard that Helicopter.