This only shows that LeBron’s talent was clear from day one. Obviously he had growing pains, all young guys do, but he was showing flashes of greatness as a teenager in the league.
@@Agendasss no they are two different players just because lebron was more efficient didn't mean he was better. Thats an opinion not a fact its like saying Wilt is better than Russel because of stats.
agreed.. but lebron never wanted to take the challenge to guard kobe.. he was cautious of getting worked.. remember young kobe guarding jordan? lol. he didn't care of getting schooled.. he was gaining knowledge through the process. lets go lakers! :)
Lebron was destined for this basketball stuff man, you can see signs of greatness early in his game. Even at 19 or 20 he impacted the team like no other
Bc his left handed..he improved his right hand after 5 years in NBA..more people dont know how talended and smart lebron is..with stronger and speed body..
You can see why LeBron stopped driving to the lane for a while. They called a charge on him, even though the guy was literally standing under the basket😂
It's always been easy to get a charge if you are too aggressive on offense. I got charges or warned often for pretty much running into people with disregard to either of us getting hurt.
@ebogar42 Stop it. I've seen 5'11 players just stop in front of lebron and get a charge call on lebron. Shaq barreled into people. Lebron doesn't barrel into people. They just punish him for being big.
@@sholovesholove4620 Shaq barreled from the post. Not dribbling at you from around the 3 point line and further, and what I'm talking about. A few slower steps is one thing but on the run is another.
@ebogar42 Its funny you say that because in the clip, HE WAS IN THE POST!😂 When you make up reasons to hate, at the very least, look at the clip. You don't even have to use your brain. You can go back to just following the trend. But at least watch the video before you start making your case to hate
Kobe picking Lebron up before the game started tells you all you need to know about Mamba! he was built different. He knew all eyes were on Lebron at the moment and hes like stand up my guy! stand tall!
Start of the video... Regardless of Kobe's killer instinct and dismantling of his opponent. He was such a mentor for the young stars coming into the league.
@@christianhenry4173 lebron 39 outscored superteam clippers and posterised PG13...kobe is skilled but lebron is smart...and dont forget lebron 16-6 vs kobe..
I will never forget this game I recorded this game at my mom house in 2004 when the king 23 was a rook my favorite game was the one before this one when he played the kings fire 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
If Lebron came to the nba in around 2015 or 2020. He would’ve averaged more rebounds and assists since the spacing is open. It’s easy to get rebounds these days cuz of the 3pt shooting. Lebron would’ve averaged 20 7 7
@@anxiety1018 I can agree with that. By 2014, he had the rings, two finals mvps, and four straight finals appearances, five total, at that time. And four league mvps.
Among the rare occasions where Kobe Bryant's presence was only partially responsible for selling out tickets, underestimating the complexity of these events is akin to unfairly labeling every spectator who purchased a ticket as foolish.
Oh man the fuzzy video intro, the stadium says STAPLES CENTER, along with the music. It just isn't the same anymore. Lakers basketball used to feel like it headlined the NBA. Used to have a certain esteemed feeling when tuning in. Now it just feels like they're another team that happens to have an almost forgotten prestigious history. Also the game's first 3 pointer coming in the 3rd just seems insane now.
Lakers need a homegrown star. It sucks because a lot of other teams called Lakers spoiled but its true. Lakers somehow are always contenders and conveniently have 1-2 all stars at all times. The only guy that kinda reminds me of vintage lakers is Austin Reeves (most similar to Derek Fischer).
This LeBron kid has some crazy potential. Great court vision. Fearless attacking the basket. Defense is well above average. Kobe v Bron will be a marquee matchup to behold
You forget so many others including Michael Jordan. Jordan was on the Wizards when LeBron was in the league. Bibby, bonzi wells, "john stockton", Mcgrady, Mashburn. LeBron has so much experience it's Not even funny
Kobe Bryant was unreal and earned every ounce and inch from start to finish. Michael Jordan is the GOAT. Kobe Bryant is the best to ever do it. That is all. 🙏💜💛💜💛💜
thank you , awesome to go back and see this, wonder if any NBA players today would countinue to play with a hurt shoulder as Kobe did, I think not. Hilarious to see him try to shoot left-handed, they don't make them like that anymore.
That's why LeBron stopped driving! Dude wasn't even close to being outside the circle, and lebron was called for a charge. And players paid attention to how refs called ridiculous charges on LeBron. That's why guys started flopping EVERYTIME lebron drove the basketball in his career. The refs would call charges on LeBron. Which in turn caused him to start flopping. He NEVER flopped into after year 8 when he was barely going to the line even though HE was getting chopped and THEY were getting calls through flopping. Which also explains why when he flops, it looks unnatural. Because it is unnatural to him
@@sholovesholove4620 This was before the NBA made the "Verticality rule" in order slow down Lebron too. Guys used to have to be in legal position with their feet set, defenders couldn't just launch their 7ft body's in the air for body-body contact with no intentions of blocking and every intention of limiting offensive airborne momentum... But as we can clearly see even in this clip Lebron was not even getting obvious blocking fouls as early as his first made NBA basket🤷♂️. This man would probably have like 45K points rn if the NBA just called the game how they're supposed to amd didn't create rules to slow him down as he was entering his prime🤦♂️.
“He’s not a point guard” that’s the crazy thing I ever heard somebody ever say about LeBron hindsight is 20/20 but man did that commentator get that wrong by a lot.
Damn! Im. A lebron fan but i reall respects kobe especially his competitiveness even he have injuries he will play if o motivate others love lebron but kobe is A Legend he really love basketball
Kobe trying to play through a bad shoulder in a regular season game against the 11-25 cavs. Only Kobe
Damn that is so true, rare breed
He wasnt missing this matchup. RIP
@@thenobodythatknowsbody I wasn’t mentally accepting the fact that he was dead until I read your comment
@@jamesball8519 I would've made sure he landed if I was the pilot but they had denzel in there smh
He was showing lebron his toughness he was leading lebron by example
This only shows that LeBron’s talent was clear from day one. Obviously he had growing pains, all young guys do, but he was showing flashes of greatness as a teenager in the league.
And ppl hate it til this day
@@Agendasss no they are two different players just because lebron was more efficient didn't mean he was better. Thats an opinion not a fact its like saying Wilt is better than Russel because of stats.
Take it like this.
Lebron - Pure Talent more hardwork
Kobe - Pure Hardwork more talent
Jordan - Pure Hardwork Pure Talent
@@adinandreic.villanueva9540 wilt chamberlain - Pure Talent/ Natural Strength
agreed.. but lebron never wanted to take the challenge to guard kobe.. he was cautious of getting worked.. remember young kobe guarding jordan? lol. he didn't care of getting schooled.. he was gaining knowledge through the process. lets go lakers! :)
Kobe was insane! His competitiveness was off the charts! This man did everything he could to play! R.I.P. Mamba!
Rip💚🙏🏽
No one cares he's a drama queen
@@sportslangtv2181 Loser
@@sportslangtv2181 I’d put a cap through your face. Don’t ever disrespect Kobe like that.
Goat 🐐
Goal was not to live forever, but create something that will. Thanks Kobe!
Yup too bad that helicopter had other plans
@@_Gwuapochill
Believe in Jesus Christ and you will live forever.
"All who call on the name of the Lord will be saved."
That's you my friend. Be blessed.
@@_Gwuapothat’s not even a proper response. You’re probably just upset with your life bc it’s crappy tbh. Prayers for you.
@@_Gwuapoyou’re lame my guy super corny u ain’t even get no likes shortyy 😂😂😂🔥💯👎🏽fucking goofy
Fun Fact: Kobe met LeBron when he was 15.
@KC Lawrence you mean lebron meet kobe
Kobe was young here only 25 and lebron was 18
@@socorrocadena3301, he means met*
Wow
@@Vinnygetbuckets lebron was 19*
This is the best era of nba, if u was born in the 90s 91 and 92 u will understand
Facts
Not quite
Ummm curry?
Fr look how hany moves they have to make to get a bucket vs the simple drive and kick today
Fr 93 here and LeBron vs T Mac x mas game was 🔥 I was at dicks sporting goods everything was so different back then
Lebron was destined for this basketball stuff man, you can see signs of greatness early in his game. Even at 19 or 20 he impacted the team like no other
He was 18 years old
Was 18 bro! In a tougher league people don't understand that
@@MegalodonFitness We will never see a player like LeBron James again and people will take that for granted until the day he retires
@@TheForbiddenLookout he is on roids and there ain't no party like a diddy party
The level of defense in 1st quarter was off the charts.
Im just watching countless Kobe you tubes tonight. Its hard 😭😭😭😭...but I cant stop looking him up on you tube
1997: Kobe (Rookie) vs Jordan (Legend)
2004: James (Rookie) vs Kobe (Legend)
2020: Zion (Rookie) vs James (Legend)
Zion isn't a legend tho lol
Just discovered Zion. Dudes a beast and meeting expectations.
Flores_Reign Luka has a more complete game already. His legacy potential is many times higher than Zions to me.
I'd put giannas or however you spell it over zion cause he's next to run the league for coming consecutive years
Zion never finna be a legend not hating he will be an all star for years
Its crazy this guy is still playing at a high level in the league lol
Absolute beast.. probably gonna be in the NBA till he's 50 haha
@@myhandslife7395 it’s crazy how this really is a possibility now.
@@hunterblacc4336 no way lol
@@hunterblacc4336 lebron is the only player that could play for 30 seasons, but the chances are super low which sucks
Dude just won the scoring title I'm pretty sure
Kobe’s spin out of the triple threat at 4:41😮
We will never see a player like LeBron James again and people will take that for granted until the day he retires
🐐
We will never see a player like Kobe again and people continue to take that for granted even after his death.
@@DoritosBurger we already saw Jordan
@@Robertedwinhouse38 and we already seen Lebron quit...multiple times
@@chrisdavis2161 we’ll never see another LeBron. But we’ve already seen another Jordan. (Kobe)
Thank you Kobe 🙏🏽
Lebron has really improved his jump shot.. And post game. Still playing at high level.. Damn Bron!!!
That’s why he’s the goat 🐐
Bc his left handed..he improved his right hand after 5 years in NBA..more people dont know how talended and smart lebron is..with stronger and speed body..
@@karlmichael1956 facts
If only LeBron doesn't change team from the start and his statistics are the same he will be the GOAT not MJ
Not playing at a high level now. Damn Bron!!!
You can see why LeBron stopped driving to the lane for a while. They called a charge on him, even though the guy was literally standing under the basket😂
It's always been easy to get a charge if you are too aggressive on offense. I got charges or warned often for pretty much running into people with disregard to either of us getting hurt.
@ebogar42 Stop it. I've seen 5'11 players just stop in front of lebron and get a charge call on lebron. Shaq barreled into people. Lebron doesn't barrel into people. They just punish him for being big.
@@sholovesholove4620 Shaq barreled from the post. Not dribbling at you from around the 3 point line and further, and what I'm talking about. A few slower steps is one thing but on the run is another.
Uhhhh yea that’s what’s supposed to happen…….
@ebogar42 Its funny you say that because in the clip, HE WAS IN THE POST!😂 When you make up reasons to hate, at the very least, look at the clip. You don't even have to use your brain. You can go back to just following the trend. But at least watch the video before you start making your case to hate
Kobe picking Lebron up before the game started tells you all you need to know about Mamba! he was built different. He knew all eyes were on Lebron at the moment and hes like stand up my guy! stand tall!
RIP KOBE
Start of the video... Regardless of Kobe's killer instinct and dismantling of his opponent. He was such a mentor for the young stars coming into the league.
The NBA was in a great place back then because Kobe Lebron Dwade and Tim Duncan respected each other as much as they respected the Game.
People will be saying the same thing about this generation 10yrs later.
@@younglove3362fuck no the nba is getting worst now
Watching lebron 50 years ago was amazing
⚰️☠️
I was waiting for this all season!! That year.
Today LeBron win for Kobe 😭
Unfortunately age catches up. And age makes a difference as a number.
@@christianhenry4173not for lebron tho
@@christianhenry4173 lebron 39 outscored superteam clippers and posterised PG13...kobe is skilled but lebron is smart...and dont forget lebron 16-6 vs kobe..
@@karlmichael1956 yeah but LeBron has more turnovers and missed shots
@@christianhenry4173not for bron
Great upload! The game was so fluid back then. It was beautiful basketball to watch.
LeBron had most assists in the game and had more points than any player on the Lakers. As a rookie that's incredible. Only LeBron
I will never forget this game I recorded this game at my mom house in 2004 when the king 23 was a rook my favorite game was the one before this one when he played the kings fire 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
People are stupid,they keep saying that Kobe was a LeBron's spiritual sacrifice
LeBron and KoBe were like brothers every game they play.
Who tf said that he was a sacrifice 😂
Those idiots
@HidanVenom them illuminati idiots bruh they is delusional asf
Wouldn't doubt it. There's a lot of evil going on in this world...in high places
satanic sacrifice kobe sold his soul
LeBron played in an era with Karl Malone and Gary Payton…. Now he is in an era with Wemby, Anthony Edwards and Ja Morant. Wow
If Lebron came to the nba in around 2015 or 2020. He would’ve averaged more rebounds and assists since the spacing is open. It’s easy to get rebounds these days cuz of the 3pt shooting. Lebron would’ve averaged 20 7 7
Let’s be real you search this up
Your 100% correct
Yes
@@putitinreverseterry not all the time sometimes some shit jus pop up or b suggested by UA-cam 🤣💪
No I didn't
No
The games first 3pt was in the 3rd quarter at 7:48. We've come a long way lmao
Kobe traveled to Venezuela on that baseline spin at 5:04 great footwork😂
Jedi master Kobe Bryant and Padawan LeBron James!
Marc Brown now they are both Jedi Masters
Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad now he has. Kobe was better than Bron at that time, but yes, LeBron is better than Kobe
Bron passed Kobe in 2008.
@@nate8604 all time Lebron passed Kobe in 2014. He was better by 2008 but didn’t have the accomplishments
@@anxiety1018 I can agree with that. By 2014, he had the rings, two finals mvps, and four straight finals appearances, five total, at that time. And four league mvps.
Lebron played Gary Payton and then his son that’s just crazy
Now Bronny is in the NBA
I wish LeBron in his prime would go against Gary Payton at his prime when he’s pretty good at stealing
9:03 insane pass
Among the rare occasions where Kobe Bryant's presence was only partially responsible for selling out tickets, underestimating the complexity of these events is akin to unfairly labeling every spectator who purchased a ticket as foolish.
R.I.P to the G.O.A.T 😭 gotta love watching these games. 2 of the greatest to ever do it. Kobe better imo but LeBron is still the king
Kobe great buh bron better
@@Realhittafrfr nah Kobe is better bron is a great player
@@dbz4735 its okay to be wrong kobe aint top 5 bron 2 arguably 1
@@Realhittafrfr Can you respect people's opinion atleast?
Respect ur opinion but kobe is nowhere near the goat
Kaley Cuoco in the crowd, this is before Big Bang Theory.
HAPPY LEBRON DAY🌞 rip mamba🐍
LeBron already making sweet assists 1:51 9:36
8:54 it was the 3rd quarter and they made the first three of the game
It looked more entertaining to be honest
NBA in the 00s was so iconic
It's pretty awesome watching this in March 2021, waiting for the Lakers game to start in 30 mins.
8:59 Crazy how the first 3 pointer was made 5 minutes into the 3rd quarter. Time has definitely changed!
Yes. Time has changed a lot. Gen Z and especially younger kids have no clue how much NBA and society has changed.
Oh man the fuzzy video intro, the stadium says STAPLES CENTER, along with the music. It just isn't the same anymore. Lakers basketball used to feel like it headlined the NBA. Used to have a certain esteemed feeling when tuning in. Now it just feels like they're another team that happens to have an almost forgotten prestigious history.
Also the game's first 3 pointer coming in the 3rd just seems insane now.
Lakers need a homegrown star. It sucks because a lot of other teams called Lakers spoiled but its true. Lakers somehow are always contenders and conveniently have 1-2 all stars at all times. The only guy that kinda reminds me of vintage lakers is Austin Reeves (most similar to Derek Fischer).
Que diferente luce el basket de esos años, mas competitivo, penetraciones, Dribbles, buenos pases, ahora solo son triples.
No one can intro an NBA game like Kevin Harlan.
This LeBron kid has some crazy potential. Great court vision. Fearless attacking the basket. Defense is well above average. Kobe v Bron will be a marquee matchup to behold
Look at these players: Lakers Shaq, Horace Grant, Gary Payton and Karl Malone. It's crazy that Lebron is already in the league during this time.
You forget so many others including Michael Jordan. Jordan was on the Wizards when LeBron was in the league. Bibby, bonzi wells, "john stockton", Mcgrady, Mashburn. LeBron has so much experience it's Not even funny
1:27 I know it’s been 20 years but how is that a foul 😂
Kobe Bryant was unreal and earned every ounce and inch from start to finish. Michael Jordan is the GOAT. Kobe Bryant is the best to ever do it. That is all.
🙏💜💛💜💛💜
I can't believe Lebron was THIS good from the beginning. Crazy!
“Ahhhhh it hurts”, once he gets the ball “never mind I’m good”😂😂😂🤦🏽
YOOO THE FACT YALL SHOWING LEBRON MISS IS HILARIOUS 😂 7:20 THANK YOU
1:37 LeBron is one of the best PGs to ever do it. LeBron plays all 5 positions and can guard all 5.
He's not a point guard is strange to hear nowadays.
I can’t get past the intro 🥺
lebron in year 19 still dominating the league
No
Damn i miss wen it looked like this even the scoreboard set up at the bottom i miss that 😢
Now teams get that Final Score by Half Time 😂😂😂
LEGOAT…I KNEW IT FROM DAY ONE! WHEN HE BROKE KAREEMS RECORD IT WAS THE PERIOD IN MY SENTENCE!
This is a piece of NBA history
The mask of zorro add killed me lol
Bro 2003 Kobe was just built differently
At least LeBron is not hesitating to take jumpshots back then.
I think him putting on more muscle fucked up his jumper and not to mention his dominant hand is his left but shoots with his right
@@percman4969 he's better at shooting now wrf
@@Buttington_Headerson not really. He lost his smoothness
Never has
First 4 wasn’t attempted til the 3rd quarter. Man how different the NBA is today. I miss real competitive basketball.
All around player, passing, dribbling, finishing at the rim. Thats the real king 👑
It’s so weird watching how Bron used to play back then vs now
Garbage back than and still the same.
@@warpath375__nah he’s an all time great
@@Flowthro That's the funniest joke I've ever heard.
@@warpath375__ you’re a weird one then because nobody said any type of joke
@Flowthro I'm assuming you're a child and don't know nothing about basketball before 2014.
Kobe was the real GOAT❤😂❤❤❤
For some reason @ 6:55, Kobe with that pose/stance & face expression reminded me of Gigi...🙏🏾🖤🤍
Pretty crazy how guys even on his team hated on em when he was a rookie😂
thank you , awesome to go back and see this, wonder if any NBA players today would countinue to play with a hurt shoulder as Kobe did, I think not. Hilarious to see him try to shoot left-handed, they don't make them like that anymore.
LeBron basically played in the 90’s with the play style and quality of the footage.
1:25………..definitely in the restricted shouldn’t have been a foul on lebron! 😒
That's why LeBron stopped driving! Dude wasn't even close to being outside the circle, and lebron was called for a charge. And players paid attention to how refs called ridiculous charges on LeBron. That's why guys started flopping EVERYTIME lebron drove the basketball in his career. The refs would call charges on LeBron. Which in turn caused him to start flopping. He NEVER flopped into after year 8 when he was barely going to the line even though HE was getting chopped and THEY were getting calls through flopping. Which also explains why when he flops, it looks unnatural. Because it is unnatural to him
@@sholovesholove4620 This was before the NBA made the "Verticality rule" in order slow down Lebron too. Guys used to have to be in legal position with their feet set, defenders couldn't just launch their 7ft body's in the air for body-body contact with no intentions of blocking and every intention of limiting offensive airborne momentum... But as we can clearly see even in this clip Lebron was not even getting obvious blocking fouls as early as his first made NBA basket🤷♂️. This man would probably have like 45K points rn if the NBA just called the game how they're supposed to amd didn't create rules to slow him down as he was entering his prime🤦♂️.
Defender is inside the charge zone that’s a foul
He said bron not a pg then a few minutes later say he can see the floor and love to pass the ball 😂
I like how Doug Collin’s was trying to put LeBron in a box. Very telling.
“He’s not a point guard” that’s the crazy thing I ever heard somebody ever say about LeBron hindsight is 20/20 but man did that commentator get that wrong by a lot.
right
Dang even made the free throws even with a bad shoulder 😂 rip mamba
Kobe had serious grit unlike anyone else gotta have him top 5
Lol
Crazy how everything was a floppy or hi post ..low post ..movement..the game has really evolved ..the paint used to be packed!!!
Prime Kobe and Rookie Lebron 😮💨
19 year old being guarded by Kobe. Can’t imagine how that feels as a kid.
Im 20 but I could do it
Could also guard prime Shaq I’m 5’9 btw
Damn he’s been playing for a while
I can’t believe he actually went for it lol that’s the purest mamba mentality out there
i still cannot believe kob is gone
Crazy how it took almost 30minutes of game time for someone to make a three pointer
Back when basketball was basketball. They even call traveling! lol
Karl Malone didn't want any smoke shack didn't want any smoke Kobe was playing it off so he didn't want any smoke young LeBron is a animal
LeBron’s so light on his feet, he’ll jog around for 48 minutes and end the game with 32, 8, 11 and the W.
5:55 david spade what's up dude
Such a raw version of lebron, A young king
Seems lebron was very nervous here 😂😂😂😂
Of course thats argubly the most competive player of all time
He scored on Kobe twice early in the game. He we just missing from deep.
zion young it’s mj and there’s a lot of prove
He’s literally facing a prime Kobe and shaq anyone with half a brain would be nervous💀
@@wildcat_savage96-33 lol Shaq wasn't even playing
Kevin Harlan.... 😂 He is so good. 😂😂😂
Bron really still in the league lol
Damn! Im. A lebron fan but i reall respects kobe especially his competitiveness even he have injuries he will play if o motivate others love lebron but kobe is A Legend he really love basketball
Lebron... King james. I see u!
Bro #5 was doing his thing for the cavs… not many can say they gotta clean block on kobe
That linkin park meteora faint song instrumental tho 😤😤😤
this was so nostalgic
The fact brons been in the league for about as long as I’ve been alive is crazy and his hairline was even terrible back then compared to Kobe’s 😂🤣
The commentator that said lebron should slide to the 2 because he's not a natural point guard should lose his jib