Yea man this the most underrated season. Its a shame Dwight Howard, Gasol, Nash and even Kobe got injured. 2nd half of the season, Kobe was carrying despite Mike dantoni's system which literally ran Kobe into the ground. Kobe didn't deserve that. Had that Lakers team been healthy and had time to mesh, I think Kobe would still be playing and Lebron would have still went to Kobe's lakers.
He didn’t even let Nash run the offense, he didn’t give Dwight any Touches. You have a 3x DPOTY Dwight, a 2x mvp in Nash. He had Pau meta and bunch of talent around him and they struggled all year to make the playoffs
Black Bread I think lebron won mvp that year and kd was averaging the most points so they had a better season than Kobe but it’s impressive to see Kobe carry a team that was loaded with injuries including Dwight and Nash and Kobe not really getting along with Dwight and still carry the lakers all the way to the playoffs which led to him getting the achillies injury and he wasn’t the same player anymore
probably because people were afraid he would destroy himself if he kept on playing. playing more than 40 minutes every game in march when games become intense (since playoff is near) is utter madness
Jules Santana if only they hired Phil Jackson that season, he was gonna come back but kupchak and Jim buss rushed and hired d’antoni which pissed Phil off
Not Unless he was squabbling for "Primary Option" on a team. Ask the Detroit Pistons (p.s. Even as a Lakers Fans I wouldn't deny this atrocious truth, unfortunately).
A great and memorable season, but it can't be his best version, because, defensively, he was not great (though to Kobe's credit, he had some great defensive games that year).
wrong, 05-09 Kobe was his prime, the season that I prefer the most is the 08-09 season Lakers win 65 that season and Kobe Bryant was very efficient in the season and in the playoffs.
This season ended his career. As you can see, he's forcing everything just to get a win. He was already old at that time and his body suddenly gave up. Respect to one of the greatest 💯
Joshua Chu it was not just a question of age, his usage rate that year was high as fuck. He had to carry a team that was supposed to have a dpoy mini shaq(Dwight Howard), and a non crippled 2x MVP Nash. But they both were either injured or crapping out when they were playing.
Joshua Chu He always forced baskets, that's what he's known for being the greatest tough shot maker and taker. This season was actually one of his most efficient with 47+ from the field. The Achilles rapture is somewhat of an medical mystery, kinda just happens without any sign to all its victims.
kobe had a good team . they just can't stop the beef with shaq , howard was injured and came back earlier then expected of course he can't perform . nash and the bench case , i can't say much tho .
The only player during the 2012-13 NBA season to average 27 points with at least 6 assists was a 34 year old vet with 17 years in the league. Not only that, but Vino had a 57% TS. Those shots he was taking during this season were nearly impossible. Post All-Star break, the Lakers has the best record during that span and Bryant was putting up 29/6/7.
These averages are why Kobe injured hurt himself that season. He was carrying a heavily injured team in the Western Conference and his body just gave out in that last game with the Warriors
He could've quit the game the first 2 close calls but he decided to man up like modern NBA players. He should've pussied out and spared his ACL but that's Kobe
And people say Kobe doesn't pass... smh... averaged around 5 assists for his career, which is solid for a SG. Just because he takes bad shots doesn't make him a bad passer
If Kobe was matched up with a single defender, it was never a bad shot. For most players, if a defender is playing with perfect technique pressing them, it would be a bad shot, but in Kobe's case a 1v1 matchup is barbecue chicken. A lot of Kobe's toughest attempts happened late in the shot clock, and he was the highest percentage option to score on those plays, and it's not like he was the first to touch the ball. Usually, the Lakers had already ran their sets, and it didn't work, so Kobe would have to make the play on his own sometimes to bail them out. If he passed out of a look late in the shot clock, it would probably lead to a shot clock violation, or a lackluster shooter taking an uncomfortable shot. It didn't always happen that way, but most of the time that was the case when he took tough shots.
This man is pure skill and entertainment I rather watch this man any day over LeBron he has this uncanny sense for the game that just makes you want to watch him
Man...really miss this guy! The reason I fell in love with the sport of basketball. I mean, respect to his airness...but this guy, man-o-man... If anybody, I know for a fact that Kobe would give MJ a run for his money, or....a run for his throne!
RIP mamba my favorite Kobe season the way he carried this team if he would had never went down they would had made it very far possibly even the finals
Yeah this is the Kobe I most remember. I was too young for number 8 Kobe or even when he won the chip in 09 and 10. I wasn't watching basketball on the regular until the 11/12 season, and I fell in love with him as a player when I first saw him on the USA team during the 2012 Olympics. That Kobe with the sleeve on the right arm and nothing else is the Kobe I remember. And I think is the best and highest version of him ever.
Mike Will The hate Kobe Bryant received in his last 2 seasons was unreal over some rookies getting more shots. Laker fans can be so ungrateful, but they chose Shaq over Kobe back in the day anyway, so why was I surprised.
This video, a condensed 2012 highlight, is a really efficient reminder of just how Atlantean Kobe was that year. As we're skipped from game to game, we see a refreshed scoreboard showing the Lakers down by double digits, before Kobe makes a play that is effectively another resigned sigh: "Damnit. I'll do it myself again, I guess." And then he does. Over and over again. But, then at 16:50 we hear Bill MacDonald utter, "Kobe acknowledged the minutes he's been logging . . . " Basketball hasn't been the same since.
Kobe was used to doing that from those mid-2000s teams, everybody else standing around or shooting scared and he 'puts his hard hat on' and gets it done. This team was supposed to ease his burden physically but with Nash mostly out and Dwight injured and many other injuries he had to go into that mode too much at an advanced age. D'Antoni's uptempo offense applied to an old/injured team didn't help, but I don't personally blame him for minutes, Kobe mostly dictated that even when Phil was around.
The best SEASON FROM A 17 year VET AT AGE 34. Willed his team to the playoffs. Idk why they never talk about that season when they talk about lebron great 17th year
RIP Mamba....it’s been a week since you’re gone. But the pain hasn’t subsided, especially for your family. Cannot stop looking for your videos to catch one last look. It’s too little and too late. We miss you.... Prayers to the family members of all the 9 souls we lost that day.
Kobe Bryant was absolutely unstoppable! People talk about Lebron’s 17th year, but Kobe Bryant had this MASTERPIECE!, in his 17th season! Most UNDERRATED season he’s ever had! He had always been my FAVORITE athlete ever! Not just ALL TIME GREAT! RIP KOBE BRYANT 💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛
Kobe always elevated his game in the playoffs, his last playoff series was with OKC back in 2012 and he put on a show looking healthy dunking, defending and scoring. I wonder what "Vino" era Kobe could've pulled off against the 2013 Spurs, I don't think they would've advanced against them but it's not wise to bet against the Mamba he'd make it interesting. Did we take Kobe for granted?
I swear, man... this was my favorite Kobe season to watch. I know that the Lakers were a huge disappointment as a team that season. But Kobe was AMAZING. If it wasnt for the Achilles tear, Kobe would have gotten them a spot in the Playoffs. And even though the Lakers' record wasnt that impressive, their roster was scary as hell. I'm sure NO team would've wanted to face them in a playoff setting. Especially the way Kobe had turned it on. He was a sight to see!
Knee-Cola Yo-kitc Kobe was in the lead until he got injured. Then Durant and Melo literally had to score more than each other in the last game to lead in scoring
The Hip Hop Times kobe got injured in lakers 80th game at 27 ppg, Melos last game was also the 80th he sat out last 2 he had it even when kobe was healthy
The most underrated season that Kobe Bryant ever played in his career. This is the last time the Lakers made the playoffs which Kobe Bryant carried them to the playoffs winning 45 games that 2012-2013 season. Kobe Bryant would have never torn his Achilles if the Zen Master Phil Jackson would have couched this Laker team. It is Jim Buss fault that the 2012-2013 season was a nightmare But of course Jim Buss got in his feelings and he did not want hire the Zen Master Phil Jackson back to the Lakers franchise. This Laker team would have been successful if the Zen Master was coaching this squad that is a absolutely fact from a standpoint that Phil Jackson is a winner and has 11 championship as a coach to prove it. At the end of the day Only Real Lakers fans and Los Angeles cats will have the absolutely upmost respect for the Zen Master is because we as huge Die hard Lakers fan and L.A. cats know what effect that the Zen Master brings to the Lakers when players who played for Phil Jackson just say it is different. The Zen Master gets his players better from a physical and mentally standpoint he proved it by him giving each of his players book to read that book had a very specific message about what certain roles the players had on the squad. Phil Jackson is the greatest coach of all time hands down.
The one and only season where Kobe was able to play in a modern SPACED offense. Could only imagine if he had a system where everyone can shoot. But he had to play with old school triangle.
The hustle, determination and will that kobe showed in this season just to get a win is amazing, but it is also the reason why kobe got injured. He was carrying the load, if only chris paul was there, then kobe could have an easier life.
Lol people be equating LeBron to Jesus this year, raving about how dominant he is at the age of 33 and in his 15th season (which he has been to be completely fair) where Kobe was carrying a team in the Western Conference to the playoffs while average 27 6 and 6 at 47% shooting at age 34 in his 17th season. How quickly people forget.
Bro lebron just this year had a better season then this 🤣 also the year before taking them corpses to the finals nvm getting tooking out in the 2nd round.. at least he had DWIGHT HOWARD!! lebron had George hill and Jeff green😂 now if you ask me what lebron did was more impressive..
tony tonyt bruh I don’t got no hate against Lebron yeah I can be Bia against him when I want to be. But! I respect his Greatness & the body of work he put in. Now regarding Kobe he’s my Goat & for him to be in his 17th Season & have such a year is Unheard of Blasphemy. But it was Testament to who was & more so it’s sad that’s how his Career was done. Back to lebron to be really honest with you bruh he has arguably the greatest chance at being the all time leading scorer & he’s not even a Score first mentality player.
My favorite Kobe season so many heartbreaks like the Achilles injury, the sweep from the Spurs, Nash second game injury, Mike brown fired after 8 games but there was triumphs during that season like the game against the Raptors, the countless back to back 40 point games during the final stretch of the season, the comeback against New Orleans, Dwight comeback game vs the Magic, the Kobe game winner against the Hawks and the dunk. Man such a great season ignored by Lebron’s same year in Miami and winning streak. But Kobe season had all the emotions: tears, sadness, rejoice, excitement, and that mamba mentality. So beautiful to watch just grateful to see it live and be played out even more grateful knowing how Kobe passed away with his daughter. This season will live with me forever.
What a season 2013 Kobe 🔥🔥I watched him live vs Toronto!! I would argue he was the best in be game at that point after all star break 2013 even though Bron had his best season but Kobe just carried the Lakers to the playoffs!! He was wild!
God I miss this Kobe so much. If it wasn’t for all the minutes and the damn injury Kobe could still potentially be playing today. Those stats were ridiculous underrated.
Idc what anyone says Kobe was the most complete basketball player besides MJ. He was a assassin on the court. He may not have the rebounds or assists like LeBron or Giannis but if he needed to do it he could. His arsenal of counters, footwork, and difficulty of shot made him the 🐐 in my book. Rest easy Mamba 🐍
Kobe’s 17th season at 35 yrs old doesn’t get talked about enough... had this man stayed healthy and his team played at it’s full potential, they would’ve made it to the WCF and possibly the Finals. Unfortunately, Kobe gave the last his body had to offer to will this team into the 8th seed.
One thing i noticed about his 12-13 season is his speed, quickness and lift on his jumpshot. When you notice his fastbreaks, that was the fastest I’ve seen him run coast-to-coast and finish. Take note that he turned 34 that year and still outruns like half the league. He was so quick with his dribbles, isolation and was shifty on the post. His lift on his jumpshot was also pure compared to his last season in 2016 where he shoots and then splits his feet before landing. I have got to say that Kobe was still hungry to win his 6th chip, so sad that his team with Nash and Howard didn’t work out and it caused him an injury that urges him to retire from the sport that he loves so much because his body couldn’t take the beating anymore. And to add the cherry on top, he still willed the Lakers to get to the playoffs. We miss you Kobe and Gigi!
I wonder what could have been if the Achilles didn't happen. Every team in the playoffs that year is damn lucky they didn't have to play this man in the postseason
Somehow the tears come out,This guy is playing so hard , I guess he knows this maybe the last chance to win the title.In fact this team is too old and there was also a problem with the choice of coaches.Yesterday Kobe Bryant jersey retired,When I throwback 2012 season I realized What the mamba motivation it is! -- a chinese fans
When you see highlights like these its hard to argue that Kobe wasn't more skilled than jordan....i do believe that Jordan had the upper hand with athleticism which put him over the top... but kobe was a bad man thats for sure.
The Most Underrated Season Kobe Bryant has ever played in his career......
Basketball God It really is. HE WAS KILLIN. easily one of his best. They were really gna make a run in the playoffs that year. Damn.
No doubt. He carried that team. Sucks for that bullshit ass Achilles. I miss the Mamba :/
Project Sim Media no sorry.
The lakers finished 45-37 7th place
Yea man this the most underrated season. Its a shame Dwight Howard, Gasol, Nash and even Kobe got injured. 2nd half of the season, Kobe was carrying despite Mike dantoni's system which literally ran Kobe into the ground. Kobe didn't deserve that. Had that Lakers team been healthy and had time to mesh, I think Kobe would still be playing and Lebron would have still went to Kobe's lakers.
He didn’t even let Nash run the offense, he didn’t give Dwight any Touches. You have a 3x DPOTY Dwight, a 2x mvp in Nash. He had Pau meta and bunch of talent around him and they struggled all year to make the playoffs
Kobe had to carry these corpses and blew his Achilles for it. Mad love and respect for the Mamba
Man u said the harsh truth! A trash team and then people go calling him selfish!! That's f****d up!!
R.I.P. to Mamba
This was Kobe’s true last season.
The best player in the league this year until he blew out his achillies😩
Diego Chavez great season from Kobe, but stop
Black Bread I think lebron won mvp that year and kd was averaging the most points so they had a better season than Kobe but it’s impressive to see Kobe carry a team that was loaded with injuries including Dwight and Nash and Kobe not really getting along with Dwight and still carry the lakers all the way to the playoffs which led to him getting the achillies injury and he wasn’t the same player anymore
Angel Urista Kobe didn’t get to finish the year though the other two did
Nobody in the NBA wanted to see this man in the playoffs. That's a fact.
Facts
Definitely!! But mostly blame Lakers horrible GM's at this time and Owner.
probably because people were afraid he would destroy himself if he kept on playing.
playing more than 40 minutes every game in march when games become intense (since playoff is near) is utter madness
Jules Santana if only they hired Phil Jackson that season, he was gonna come back but kupchak and Jim buss rushed and hired d’antoni which pissed Phil off
Not Unless he was squabbling for "Primary Option" on a team. Ask the Detroit Pistons (p.s. Even as a Lakers Fans I wouldn't deny this atrocious truth, unfortunately).
I think this is ARGUABLY the best version of Kobe Bryant. Shooting, maturity, athleticism, basketball IQ, footwork, passing, all on the highest level.
agree , one of my fav seasons from kobe
A great and memorable season, but it can't be his best version, because, defensively, he was not great (though to Kobe's credit, he had some great defensive games that year).
If he wasn't beat up the whole season just picture what this man would of done
Yeah Agreee!! The Ultimate Beauty of watching him play if you say.
wrong, 05-09 Kobe was his prime, the season that I prefer the most is the 08-09 season Lakers win 65 that season and Kobe Bryant was very efficient in the season and in the playoffs.
Finally proper respect to an underrated season of Kobe bryant
True!!!
This was a super underrated one
Kobe is the only player ever that can make the crowd cheer when he's performing a comeback on a team in their house.
it seems he plays better in that purple uniform , more agile , more efficient , or am i buggin??
I always thought that too he had extra pep and looked to attack quicker on the road it's weird.
This season ended his career. As you can see, he's forcing everything just to get a win. He was already old at that time and his body suddenly gave up. Respect to one of the greatest 💯
Joshua Chu it was not just a question of age, his usage rate that year was high as fuck. He had to carry a team that was supposed to have a dpoy mini shaq(Dwight Howard), and a non crippled 2x MVP Nash. But they both were either injured or crapping out when they were playing.
Joshua Chu He always forced baskets, that's what he's known for being the greatest tough shot maker and taker. This season was actually one of his most efficient with 47+ from the field. The Achilles rapture is somewhat of an medical mystery, kinda just happens without any sign to all its victims.
Man I FORGOT how raw Kobe's offense was even in 13....man yall LUCKY Kobe did NOT have the right teammates, KObe would have 7-8 rings
kobe had a good team . they just can't stop the beef with shaq , howard was injured and came back earlier then expected of course he can't perform . nash and the bench case , i can't say much tho .
@@richieb6211 theres a reason why the CP3 trade never happened.
The only player during the 2012-13 NBA season to average 27 points with at least 6 assists was a 34 year old vet with 17 years in the league. Not only that, but Vino had a 57% TS. Those shots he was taking during this season were nearly impossible. Post All-Star break, the Lakers has the best record during that span and Bryant was putting up 29/6/7.
In my personal opinion. It was the best season I’ve ever seen from a player. He literally willed the team into the playoffs almost every game
KOBE JUST PLAYS DIFFERENT ON THE ROAD . SO MUCH CALMER , WITH SO MUCH ENERGY .
This was Kobe’s 17th Season!
Wow
@Aryan Persaud and ppl forget that
I’d still take 35 year old LeBron over 35 year old Kobe
@@NotLikeUss And that's okay, both Great, But I choose 35 yr Kobe still, Bcuz he would have got in Kawhi's face and challenge him not run from it
@@NotLikeUss 35 year old Lebron better but that’s because he’s the best 35 year old ever. Kobe at 35 was great himself though
@@pkboolean facts 💯
These averages are why Kobe injured hurt himself that season. He was carrying a heavily injured team in the Western Conference and his body just gave out in that last game with the Warriors
LeHeat James exactly
He could've quit the game the first 2 close calls but he decided to man up like modern NBA players. He should've pussied out and spared his ACL but that's Kobe
DWIGHT SUCKS. SO KOBE CARRIED THE LAKERS. BUT IT JUST KOBE-DWIGHT-NASH DIDNT WORK.
Yongsoo I thought after taking those 2 hard falls, he'd quit but you're right, that's just Kobe.
Trey Buckets plus both Dwight and Nash were always injured so that sucks
And people say Kobe doesn't pass... smh... averaged around 5 assists for his career, which is solid for a SG. Just because he takes bad shots doesn't make him a bad passer
facts
This year he had the highest assist ratio of his career.
Also according to Kobe these are regular shots, He's Kobe.👍
Those aren't even bad shots it's just Kobe Shots it's money. Goat.
If Kobe was matched up with a single defender, it was never a bad shot. For most players, if a defender is playing with perfect technique pressing them, it would be a bad shot, but in Kobe's case a 1v1 matchup is barbecue chicken. A lot of Kobe's toughest attempts happened late in the shot clock, and he was the highest percentage option to score on those plays, and it's not like he was the first to touch the ball. Usually, the Lakers had already ran their sets, and it didn't work, so Kobe would have to make the play on his own sometimes to bail them out. If he passed out of a look late in the shot clock, it would probably lead to a shot clock violation, or a lackluster shooter taking an uncomfortable shot. It didn't always happen that way, but most of the time that was the case when he took tough shots.
Just so fundamentally sound. his game was based on the basics performed to perfection.
Kobe was still the best player at this time in my opinion.
damascus Fields you must have been a blind Kobe lover
True
Even Gary Payton said Kobe was still the best basketball player and he said it before the 2013 season started.
No. Lol. LeBron was by a mile!
Kobe is easily top five in the league. I'll grant you that.
This man is pure skill and entertainment I rather watch this man any day over LeBron he has this uncanny sense for the game that just makes you want to watch him
He's my Greatest player I've seen. The GOAT.
Always amusing to watch Kobe score and Robert Sacre go wild in the bench
RIP legend
Man...really miss this guy! The reason I fell in love with the sport of basketball. I mean, respect to his airness...but this guy, man-o-man... If anybody, I know for a fact that Kobe would give MJ a run for his money, or....a run for his throne!
LOVE the video tho. Props SkyDesigns!
Jon High Word! Same feels
U know MJ the GOAT when Kobe fans gotta bring his name up in a Kobe video to prove a point lol
@@ushyamamoto7098 HE IS THE GOAT BUT IF ANYBODY COULD BEAT JORDAN THAN IT'S NO DOUBT THE BEAN !!!!!!!
RIP mamba my favorite Kobe season the way he carried this team if he would had never went down they would had made it very far possibly even the finals
Yeah this is the Kobe I most remember. I was too young for number 8 Kobe or even when he won the chip in 09 and 10. I wasn't watching basketball on the regular until the 11/12 season, and I fell in love with him as a player when I first saw him on the USA team during the 2012 Olympics. That Kobe with the sleeve on the right arm and nothing else is the Kobe I remember. And I think is the best and highest version of him ever.
and this was an aging Kobe
he was 34. That's MJ like.
@@fabolousninenine30 Kobe entered the NBA out of highschool and played 20 consecutively... He was aging.
Mj had breaks
Rip Kobe best to ever do it
almost shed some tears!
Zach Lewis same bro people sleep to hard and hate on Kobe way to much !
Mike Will The hate Kobe Bryant received in his last 2 seasons was unreal over some rookies getting more shots. Laker fans can be so ungrateful, but they chose Shaq over Kobe back in the day anyway, so why was I surprised.
had Kobe not got injured, I firmly believe he would have willed his team to a ring.
Corey Ceasar Get off the weeeeduhhhh
it seems he plays better in that purple uniform , more agile , more efficient , or am i buggin??
This video, a condensed 2012 highlight, is a really efficient reminder of just how Atlantean Kobe was that year. As we're skipped from game to game, we see a refreshed scoreboard showing the Lakers down by double digits, before Kobe makes a play that is effectively another resigned sigh: "Damnit. I'll do it myself again, I guess." And then he does. Over and over again.
But, then at 16:50 we hear Bill MacDonald utter, "Kobe acknowledged the minutes he's been logging . . . "
Basketball hasn't been the same since.
Kobe was used to doing that from those mid-2000s teams, everybody else standing around or shooting scared and he 'puts his hard hat on' and gets it done. This team was supposed to ease his burden physically but with Nash mostly out and Dwight injured and many other injuries he had to go into that mode too much at an advanced age. D'Antoni's uptempo offense applied to an old/injured team didn't help, but I don't personally blame him for minutes, Kobe mostly dictated that even when Phil was around.
The best SEASON FROM A 17 year VET AT AGE 34. Willed his team to the playoffs. Idk why they never talk about that season when they talk about lebron great 17th year
He wasn’t given the best team like LeBron
The GOAT
Yes sir Agree!! #Kobe
RIP Mamba....it’s been a week since you’re gone. But the pain hasn’t subsided, especially for your family. Cannot stop looking for your videos to catch one last look. It’s too little and too late. We miss you....
Prayers to the family members of all the 9 souls we lost that day.
Kobe Bryant was absolutely unstoppable! People talk about Lebron’s 17th year, but Kobe Bryant had this MASTERPIECE!, in his 17th season! Most UNDERRATED season he’s ever had! He had always been my FAVORITE athlete ever! Not just ALL TIME GREAT! RIP KOBE BRYANT 💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛
Kobe always elevated his game in the playoffs, his last playoff series was with OKC back in 2012 and he put on a show looking healthy dunking, defending and scoring. I wonder what "Vino" era Kobe could've pulled off against the 2013 Spurs, I don't think they would've advanced against them but it's not wise to bet against the Mamba he'd make it interesting. Did we take Kobe for granted?
Samuel Gonzalez we did, cause now the public think nobody other than lebron a dominants this late in their career. How quickly they forgot about Kobe
There is a video called How Quickly they Forget, Kobe bryant. Sensational video but has been slightly changed.
Samuel Gonzalez we did and now he’s gone 😪
Rest in Peace, Kobe and company.
Also underrated passer. If it wasn't for the triangle he could've averaged 7+ assists
yes
Exactly people don’t realize the effect on the triangle offense towards assist
The same with MJ
Ahmad2423 no
@@AHMAD-2324 nah lol
I swear, man... this was my favorite Kobe season to watch. I know that the Lakers were a huge disappointment as a team that season. But Kobe was AMAZING. If it wasnt for the Achilles tear, Kobe would have gotten them a spot in the Playoffs. And even though the Lakers' record wasnt that impressive, their roster was scary as hell. I'm sure NO team would've wanted to face them in a playoff setting. Especially the way Kobe had turned it on. He was a sight to see!
Rip🥀 one of The greatest
When u 34 and still busting 99% of the NBAs ass. Scoring Leader if not for the Achilles injury
Melo went on a tear that year idk man
Paully Mills & Magic Jokic I think he's talking all time
Knee-Cola Yo-kitc Kobe was in the lead until he got injured. Then Durant and Melo literally had to score more than each other in the last game to lead in scoring
The Hip Hop Times kobe got injured in lakers 80th game at 27 ppg, Melos last game was also the 80th he sat out last 2 he had it even when kobe was healthy
He should have been MVP Damn the NBA
Rip legend we love you
THAT LEFT TO RIGHT CROSSOVER ON CHRIS BARNES SOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!🙌
One of Kobe's best years! Wish we could've seen him in the playoffs :(
i wishh !!!! he said once we get to playoffs , i fear no one!!!!
he would have took the spurs to a game 7
I never knew Kobe was like this. This is truly a work of art
The most underrated season that Kobe Bryant ever played in his career. This is the last time the Lakers made the playoffs which Kobe Bryant carried them to the playoffs winning 45 games that 2012-2013 season. Kobe Bryant would have never torn his Achilles if the Zen Master Phil Jackson would have couched this Laker team. It is Jim Buss fault that the 2012-2013 season was a nightmare But of course Jim Buss got in his feelings and he did not want hire the Zen Master Phil Jackson back to the Lakers franchise. This Laker team would have been successful if the Zen Master was coaching this squad that is a absolutely fact from a standpoint that Phil Jackson is a winner and has 11 championship as a coach to prove it. At the end of the day Only Real Lakers fans and Los Angeles cats will have the absolutely upmost respect for the Zen Master is because we as huge Die hard Lakers fan and L.A. cats know what effect that the Zen Master brings to the Lakers when players who played for Phil Jackson just say it is different. The Zen Master gets his players better from a physical and mentally standpoint he proved it by him giving each of his players book to read that book had a very specific message about what certain roles the players had on the squad. Phil Jackson is the greatest coach of all time hands down.
i love kobe soo much miss him to play.
One of my most favorite players to watch play basketball 😢miss this guy!
The one and only season where Kobe was able to play in a modern SPACED offense. Could only imagine if he had a system where everyone can shoot. But he had to play with old school triangle.
Yet they won a handful of championships, with Kobe heavily embracing playing in the system...
One of Kobe Bryant's smoothest season's...
How do some of these highlights just get ignored?
He literally does things players today are doing but actually has a deadly midrange game also
The hustle, determination and will that kobe showed in this season just to get a win is amazing, but it is also the reason why kobe got injured. He was carrying the load, if only chris paul was there, then kobe could have an easier life.
Lol people be equating LeBron to Jesus this year, raving about how dominant he is at the age of 33 and in his 15th season (which he has been to be completely fair) where Kobe was carrying a team in the Western Conference to the playoffs while average 27 6 and 6 at 47% shooting at age 34 in his 17th season. How quickly people forget.
Austin Kim Word! & that late into his Career & still was dominant nonetheless clutch in certain circumstances. He’s unreal & a All time great at that!
It’s the American way of life..fuck u old man it’s my time now mentality
Bro lebron just this year had a better season then this 🤣 also the year before taking them corpses to the finals nvm getting tooking out in the 2nd round.. at least he had DWIGHT HOWARD!! lebron had George hill and Jeff green😂 now if you ask me what lebron did was more impressive..
Lebron averaged 28-8-8 on 50+% shooting 😂
tony tonyt bruh I don’t got no hate against Lebron yeah I can be Bia against him when I want to be. But! I respect his Greatness & the body of work he put in. Now regarding Kobe he’s my Goat & for him to be in his 17th Season & have such a year is Unheard of Blasphemy. But it was Testament to who was & more so it’s sad that’s how his Career was done. Back to lebron to be really honest with you bruh he has arguably the greatest chance at being the all time leading scorer & he’s not even a Score first mentality player.
My favorite Kobe season so many heartbreaks like the Achilles injury, the sweep from the Spurs, Nash second game injury, Mike brown fired after 8 games but there was triumphs during that season like the game against the Raptors, the countless back to back 40 point games during the final stretch of the season, the comeback against New Orleans, Dwight comeback game vs the Magic, the Kobe game winner against the Hawks and the dunk. Man such a great season ignored by Lebron’s same year in Miami and winning streak. But Kobe season had all the emotions: tears, sadness, rejoice, excitement, and that mamba mentality. So beautiful to watch just grateful to see it live and be played out even more grateful knowing how Kobe passed away with his daughter. This season will live with me forever.
This is one of his greatest and emotional seasons..
Rip legend
What a season 2013 Kobe 🔥🔥I watched him live vs Toronto!! I would argue he was the best in be game at that point after all star break 2013 even though Bron had his best season but Kobe just carried the Lakers to the playoffs!! He was wild!
My favorite Kobe year. Sensational.
And that's how the ultimate competitior plays and willing his team. The goat.
Beautiful to watch. Kobe makes the game looks easy.
God I miss this Kobe so much. If it wasn’t for all the minutes and the damn injury Kobe could still potentially be playing today. Those stats were ridiculous underrated.
I wish I could've given him my own achilles that season just for him to keep playing. Thank you for going all out, Kobe. Rest in power, you legend.
Idc what anyone says Kobe was the most complete basketball player besides MJ. He was a assassin on the court. He may not have the rebounds or assists like LeBron or Giannis but if he needed to do it he could. His arsenal of counters, footwork, and difficulty of shot made him the 🐐 in my book. Rest easy Mamba 🐍
Two words GOAT!!!and UNSTOPPABLE!!!
Literally no one, I mean no one is as skilled as Kobe Bryant, including Michael Jordan. The NBA looks completely different without Kobe.
Kobe’s 17th season at 35 yrs old doesn’t get talked about enough... had this man stayed healthy and his team played at it’s full potential, they would’ve made it to the WCF and possibly the Finals. Unfortunately, Kobe gave the last his body had to offer to will this team into the 8th seed.
An incredibly underrated campaign, and Kobe's final masterpiece before his fall to competitive irrelevance. Amazing he was able to do this at his age.
Superstar Kobe walked off Staples Center court for the last time on April 12th, 2013.
Shame the Kobe/Gasol/Nash/Howard tandem didn't work out.
Peter Skotta all injured
old man academy
They had no leadership on that team.
Peter Skotta
howard missed more than 25 games. nash missed more than 25 games. gasol also missed many games. also nash is way past his prime.
@@jeffreygrinds8322 they did they was all hurt and the system they had was shit
Some of my favorite kobe work.
Kobe will never be forgotten !!!
Fucking legend, 2012 old Kobe before his achilles tear, before his shoulder injury, this is still my favorite season to watch.
Underrated season for Kobe
One thing i noticed about his 12-13 season is his speed, quickness and lift on his jumpshot. When you notice his fastbreaks, that was the fastest I’ve seen him run coast-to-coast and finish. Take note that he turned 34 that year and still outruns like half the league. He was so quick with his dribbles, isolation and was shifty on the post. His lift on his jumpshot was also pure compared to his last season in 2016 where he shoots and then splits his feet before landing. I have got to say that Kobe was still hungry to win his 6th chip, so sad that his team with Nash and Howard didn’t work out and it caused him an injury that urges him to retire from the sport that he loves so much because his body couldn’t take the beating anymore. And to add the cherry on top, he still willed the Lakers to get to the playoffs. We miss you Kobe and Gigi!
80 games of Kobe playing the best basketball of his career then boom - career ending injury. It wasn’t supposed to end like this 😢
Kobe looks like that player in 2k when you turn his sliders all the way up haha
My favorite Kobe season, hurts to watch these highlights though
Most tiring season of Kobe Bryant. RIP Legend. 🐍
his shot is silky smooth
The goat...respect it!!!.......MVP
Insane offensive performance! Mamba never out!
Anybody here after his death rip Kobe ☹️😞
I wonder what could have been if the Achilles didn't happen. Every team in the playoffs that year is damn lucky they didn't have to play this man in the postseason
2012-2013 is my fav Kobe !
He was in a MISSION bro was gonna get will the lakers to the finals that year . Damn Injuries man
Derrick kennedy okay idk bout taking them to the finals
Derrick kennedy you smoking meth
JUST THINK ! THERE WERE SO MANY MORE HIGHLIGHTS THAT SEASON OF KOBE !! LOVE THAT BOII
much better than lebron because of one word. Defense.
NGL 11:54 that game against Toronto is how I will forever remember Kobe. It's the first thing I think about out of his many magical moments
Legendary
Goat sightings #24 forever #8. #mamba mentality
Love this idea keep doing it please
He was so skilled bruh
Somehow the tears come out,This guy is playing so hard , I guess he knows this maybe the last chance to win the title.In fact this team is too old and there was also a problem with the choice of coaches.Yesterday Kobe Bryant jersey retired,When I throwback 2012 season I realized What the mamba motivation it is!
-- a chinese fans
LeBron is a great player man but you ain't seeing him do this or putting in this type of effort in his 17th year. Kobe RIP 🐐
KOBE❤❤❤❤❤
Mama there goes that man
He played like this because he really wanted miami. He would have loved seeing lebron in the finals
Gorgeous moves
He carried the Lakers this season !!!! Gasol & Howard gave them nothing this season
thanks kobe😀
When you see highlights like these its hard to argue that Kobe wasn't more skilled than jordan....i do believe that Jordan had the upper hand with athleticism which put him over the top... but kobe was a bad man thats for sure.
With all due Respect to both these Legends,, Kobe's 17th year was greater than Lebron's 17th year.
The shit that he was doing that season was mind blowing . I still thought he was in his prime lol .
Lebron should take notes of this season. This is how you carry an underachieving team.
Absolutely FACTS!
You guys pretend cavs 2017-2018 weren't underachieved? Lmao the haters ignore his achievements lol