Kobe Bryant on ‘Mamba Mentality,’ LeBron joining Lakers, facing Michael Jordan, Shaq and more [FULL]

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
  • NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, along with longtime Los Angeles Lakers photographer Andrew Bernstein, joins SportsCenter to discuss his new book “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play.” Kobe and Bernstein discuss their relationship and how NBA photography has influenced Bryant from a young age. Kobe goes on to explain what he learned from Michael Jordan, his relationship with Shaquille O'Neal, why Kevin Garnett never smack talked him and how Vince Carter elevated his game. Kobe also touches on a seminal moment in his career playing against Clyde Drexler, and the difficulty defending Warriors stars Andre Iguodala, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 835

  • @factsbro1130
    @factsbro1130 6 років тому +172

    Kobe breaks down basketball like a scientist. Great speaker

  • @bonkling
    @bonkling 6 років тому +248

    Listening to his Kobe breaks down other players and the game is insane. This man was amazing.

    • @jerome_david
      @jerome_david 6 років тому +11

      Still is. Hope he coaches or something. It'd be a waste to not have him involved in the game in some way.

    • @hugopalma9926
      @hugopalma9926 6 років тому +2

      @@jerome_david I think he is the coach from his daughter's team idk

    • @freshc9240
      @freshc9240 3 роки тому +2

      @@jerome_david Still was.

    • @yaomitch
      @yaomitch 2 роки тому +2

      @@jerome_david this just pissed me off 😭

  • @andrewsimpson6220
    @andrewsimpson6220 6 років тому +671

    Funny how Kobe and Lebron have always shown each other respect, but their fanboys can't do the same.

    • @PatsDynasty
      @PatsDynasty 6 років тому +24

      shade the champ Kobe thinks Lebron is soft he just has a nice way of saying it

    • @hassanhaulcy
      @hassanhaulcy 6 років тому +142

      ^ this idiot is proving your point SMH

    • @gg4l6
      @gg4l6 6 років тому +39

      We respect Bron... we just also respect the fact that Godbe is superior to him at literally every aspect of basketball

    • @Tyranting
      @Tyranting 6 років тому +35

      @@gg4l6 😂 hell naw

    • @bonkling
      @bonkling 6 років тому +29

      I always think about this lol. The dudes literally can't praise eachother enough, and Bron credits Kobe for forcing him to become so great. Yet Bron fans out here saying rubbish like "Kobe ain't even top 10 don't @ me" and vice-versa. Both absolute kings of the game

  • @lildagga2064
    @lildagga2064 6 років тому +452

    Miss him so much but I’m glad he’s made a great transition into retirement not many former players have had the success as fast as he as props GOAT 🐐

    • @larrypeters3675
      @larrypeters3675 6 років тому +7

      Not the goat

    • @bewarewhou9800
      @bewarewhou9800 6 років тому +18

      @@larrypeters3675 HE DEFINITELY IS THE GOAT!!!!!!!!

    • @ILoveCostcoPizza
      @ILoveCostcoPizza 6 років тому +4

      He is in the conversation with other GOAT's but when it comes down to it, GOAT's more of a personal opinion. In LA.... West, Wilt, Kareem, Magic, Shaq, and now Kobe are all GOAT's depending on who you talk too. 60+ year old Laker Fan, West is the GOAT. 40+ year old Laker fan, Kareem and Magic are GOAT's. 20+ year old Lakers fan, Shaq and Kobe are GOAT's. Nobody is right or wrong.

    • @perfectgematriadecodesabc4259
      @perfectgematriadecodesabc4259 6 років тому +2

      @@ILoveCostcoPizza 8 year old laker fan lebron the goat. So biased

    • @TheoryofUltran
      @TheoryofUltran 6 років тому

      BEWARE #WHOU nope. He’s not. Best laker ever but not all time

  • @trevonperry1863
    @trevonperry1863 6 років тому +40

    The way Kobe is able to dissect every aspect of the game is crazy. One of the best basketball minds ever !!

  • @Pdot608
    @Pdot608 10 місяців тому +1

    Man Kobe legit would’ve been the best person after his nba career the movies and podcasts he would’ve done we missed so many gems he dropped while he was here and now we are reminiscing on his presence

  • @ArmandoKozomara
    @ArmandoKozomara 6 років тому +14

    ESPN, y'all need to get Kobe on the show more often! 🐐 Kobe analyzing players and the game is gold. Never thought of or knew about some of the things he says about these players.

  • @nelliek2549
    @nelliek2549 2 роки тому +5

    I could sit at kobe's feet and listen to him talk all day. As much as he was spectacular to watch on the court, his mind was equally as spectacular. What a legend. Will forever be missed mamba ❤.

  • @Andrewtheiv
    @Andrewtheiv 4 роки тому +14

    Rest in peace Kobe. Thank you for everything.

  • @wacus001
    @wacus001 6 років тому +31

    Kobe should take a job as basketball consultant for Lakers for 2-3 years, this guy can teach soo much to Lakers

    • @Xanninja
      @Xanninja 6 років тому +2

      LeBron already teaching them, look how much smarter they playing already, just takes time to work out the kinks. Kobe would ruin this team if he was still playing in his prime, LBJ leaving his and you can see the growth of Kuzma alongside him

    • @najeenixon1834
      @najeenixon1834 6 років тому +1

      They probably ask for his input on the low. Rob Pelinka was sitting next to him during the last game.

  • @martinstubbs7838
    @martinstubbs7838 3 роки тому +6

    Watching kobe's interview is the only thing I watch to keep him alive it is so soothing to listen to a lost icon. His family have to be proud of being around such an astonishing person a shrine not just for basketball but for sports in general.

  • @ultrawweman7265
    @ultrawweman7265 6 років тому +20

    Finally, no dislikes. When we see a goat, we see one. Kobe easily top 5.

    • @ultrawweman7265
      @ultrawweman7265 6 років тому

      Its not even so much as that. Had Lebron played in Kobe''s era, he would not have scored so many points. Back then, they were playing lockdown defense. Lebron would have struggled while Kobe still shined. If you switch Kobe and Lebron, Lebron would not play well with Shaq because Shaq openly admits he needs a scorer and Lebron is not a scorer. Sure, he will score the basketball at times but thats it. He doesn't even have the skillset Kobe has to score on you no matter how tall or big you are. I am not a lebron hater this is just facts. P.S sorry if I replied late.

    • @bill11ringsrussell66
      @bill11ringsrussell66 6 років тому

      Obito xshinobi horry 7-0 I have 11 and btw mj isn’t even top 10 in rings did u know that??? 10th place is right now bob cousy with 6 rings in 8 years so sit ur ass down

    • @gn7858
      @gn7858 6 років тому

      1.Mj
      2.Lebron
      3.Hakeem
      4.Shaq
      5.Kobe

    • @ultrawweman7265
      @ultrawweman7265 6 років тому

      @@gn7858 Lol nice list. I respectfully disagree with hakeem, Shaq and Lebron.Hakeem is top 10 tho, I would put Kobe over Lebron and Shaq is below Kobe because Kobe proven time and time again he is better than Shaq.

    • @josephstevens228
      @josephstevens228 6 років тому

      @Obito xshinobi
      Horry 7 Rings > Kobitch 5 😂

  • @BigDomski
    @BigDomski 6 років тому +6

    Kobe will always be the genius of the game... the way he can think of guys strengths and weaknesses on top of his head just shows how hard he studied the game. No words can describe the work this guy put in, and still does

  • @N2CatCrew
    @N2CatCrew 6 років тому +11

    I need this book

  • @inkevinsworld
    @inkevinsworld 6 років тому +5

    you can tell just how much of genius this guy was on the court by the way he speaks about other players.

  • @utahtrucker1372
    @utahtrucker1372 6 років тому +176

    Kobe still looks like he can play another 10 years

    • @eagleye4041
      @eagleye4041 6 років тому +10

      Twin truckers its a shame he cant, he had like 4 more good years before achilles injury, 2012-13 was one of his best seasons

    • @martinsmith7407
      @martinsmith7407 6 років тому +15

      His body says another thing 😂😂

    • @JaylenP23
      @JaylenP23 6 років тому +4

      Twin Truckers looks are very deceiving

    • @wallacemiller2823
      @wallacemiller2823 6 років тому +11

      @Lil Pump lame

    • @joefrazier2376
      @joefrazier2376 6 років тому +8

      @Lil Pump you a bum dude

  • @adeyogunnusi904
    @adeyogunnusi904 6 років тому +156

    Arguably...the 2nd greatest to do it. I put this guy right up their with MJ.

    • @martinsmith7407
      @martinsmith7407 6 років тому +13

      2010 NBA Finals
      Game 7
      Lakers 83 Celtics 79
      Kobe Bryant 6-24 fg and 0-6 3pt for 23 points
      2013 NBA Finals
      Game 7
      Heat 95 Spurs 88
      LeBron James 12-23 fg and 5-10 3pt for 37 points
      Playoff game winning buzzer beaters
      LeBron 5 > Kobe 1
      Kobe vs LeBron
      PPG: LeBron
      RPG: LeBron
      APG: LeBron
      SPG: LeBron
      BPG: LeBron
      FG%: LeBron
      3PT%: LeBron
      FT%: Kobe
      TS%: LeBron
      WS%: LeBron
      PER: LeBron
      MVP's: LeBron
      FMVP's: LeBron
      Rings: Kobe (Best player on 2)
      LeBron a better player than Kobe
      Seasons avg +25 ppg
      LeBron 14 > Kobe 12
      Seasons avg + 25 ppg on +50% fg
      LeBron 8 > Kobe 0
      Season shooting +40% 3pt
      LeBron 1 > Kobe 0
      Triple Doubles
      LeBron 74 > Kobe 21
      Seasons leading nba in shot attempts
      Kobe 6 > LeBron 0
      Scoring Titles
      Kobe 2 > LeBron 1
      Career highs
      Kobe Bryant 28-46 fg and 7-13 3pt for 81 points vs Raptors 27-55 record
      LeBron James 22-33 fg and 8-10 3pt for 61 points vs 43-39 record
      Kobe Bryant 44.7% fg most missed shots ever and 3x sidekick isn't top 9 all time player
      🐐Jordan > LeBron > Kobe

    • @mduar1000
      @mduar1000 6 років тому +11

      @@martinsmith7407 all those fake stats and it's still 5>3. Ststs dont tell all the story

    • @hoodiedm6780
      @hoodiedm6780 6 років тому +6

      @@martinsmith7407 Stop copy pasting shit and Kobe had less game winners but more clutch shots that happened with less than 2 minutes left in the game

    • @hoodiedm6780
      @hoodiedm6780 6 років тому +2

      Adey Ogunnusi I love Kobe to death but I would honestly put Kareem since he had a far better career and had created the most unstoppable shot in NBA history. I would tie Magic with Kobe as 3rd best player ever bc they were really iconic

    • @bill11ringsrussell66
      @bill11ringsrussell66 6 років тому +1

      K Woosh by ur logic I’m the goat and mj isn’t even top 10 hahahaahahaha

  • @hakunamatata289
    @hakunamatata289 6 років тому +3

    I dont know shit bout basketball, but could listen to this Legend forever. Salute from Germany

  • @ahjeegoingsolar
    @ahjeegoingsolar 6 років тому +1

    Kobe and Pau are some of the most intellectual athletes to ever play their respected sports, they both studied languages outside of their own, write for fun, pau studies film and watches theatre it’s really cool to see that they have such interesting lives outside of basketball. they never let the game define them, super inspiring

  • @HerLensRooted
    @HerLensRooted 6 років тому +18

    Kobe is my fav player of all time, never will be another, he made me love the game even more. My top 3 will always be Kobe, Iverson & MJ.
    I'd love to see Kobe play again, but Im from Oakland and I have to rock with the home team first. Warriors would crush them 😂😩 Kobe still the 🐐 tho 👌🏾

    • @browntherapy8696
      @browntherapy8696 6 років тому

      IVerson , Kobe and MJ. Next level of talent, heart and skill. but MJ > Kob > Iverson

  • @harrythedragon4450
    @harrythedragon4450 6 років тому +22

    I miss Kobe so much. The first time I saw this man was in Beijing Olympic Games, 2008. He inspired me a lot. He is the biggest reason why I chose UCLA. I am an international student right now. Unfortunately, he retired 2 years ago. I have no chance to see him playing in NBA although we got Lebron. He can’t be replaced. 😔😔😔He’s gone, but legend forever. This is still your house. Mamba Mentality,G. O. A. T, I wish you well in the future. No matter what, Let’s go Lakers. Bring the championship back!!

  • @devinbookerakanextkobe6201
    @devinbookerakanextkobe6201 6 років тому +421

    We can all agree Kobe was robbed of MVP between 2005-2007 and 2010

    • @based4822
      @based4822 6 років тому +12

      Garbage stats on a mediocre team don't make u MVP

    • @jerrybravo9046
      @jerrybravo9046 6 років тому +1

      Not really

    • @bonkling
      @bonkling 6 років тому +65

      @@based4822 35/5/6 for an entire season is garbage stats. You're a potato

    • @hassanhaulcy
      @hassanhaulcy 6 років тому +9

      Facts

    • @jerrybravo9046
      @jerrybravo9046 6 років тому +8

      @@bonkling He wasn't calling the stats garbage you brick. He was saying that numbers don't always equate to MVP awards. Get this guy some glasses. What are you looking at?

  • @Mr.NolanNation
    @Mr.NolanNation 6 років тому +2

    Love how Kobe appreciates his rivals through the years instead of breaking em' down here. He's in that strengths perspective mode I think.

  • @wweecwwcwtna1928
    @wweecwwcwtna1928 6 років тому +70

    Kobe is the real 🐐. Nobody has the balls to score 81 or more in today's nba and his mentality on the game is another level.

    • @hassanhaulcy
      @hassanhaulcy 6 років тому +8

      @AvionTheVCKing lmao it's easy to score that many in today's game. Kobe was scoring 60 in the toughest era of basketball lol stop hating my man

    • @martinsmith7407
      @martinsmith7407 6 років тому

      Goat 🐐 Jordan 6 Finals Mvps best player on all 6 Rings in Seasons
      Kobe 2 Finals Mvps best player only on 2 out of 5 Rings in 20 Seasons
      🐐 Jordan 6 Rings without ever needing a top 10 all time player like Prime Superstar Shaq O'Neal
      First Ring
      Kobe 15.6 ppg and 36.7% fg
      Carried by
      Shaq 38 ppg and 61% fg
      First Ring
      Jordan 31.2 ppg and 11 apg and 6.6 rpg and 55.8% fg
      Phil Jackson even says in his Book that Jordan better player then Kobe
      Phil Jackson coach both players
      Goat 🐐 Jordan >> Copycat Kobe
      Kobe 44.7% fg most missed shots all time
      Kobe isn't even top 5 all time player
      Jordan, Kareem, LeBron, Wilt, Magic better players then Kobe
      Wilt 100 > Kobe 81

    • @wweecwwcwtna1928
      @wweecwwcwtna1928 6 років тому +5

      @@martinsmith7407 if u talking about rings and finals mvps bill Russell is the real 🐐. There is no footage of wilt scoring 100.

    • @leftbenchplayaa
      @leftbenchplayaa 6 років тому +2

      Lmfao I’m pretty sure players like Klay Thompson and Steph Curry could easily score 80+ it’s just that they usually get pulled before the third quarter ends.

    • @hoodiedm6780
      @hoodiedm6780 6 років тому

      @@wweecwwcwtna1928 There was some footage ua-cam.com/video/LxMeEzhvNRs/v-deo.html&frags=pl%2Cwn

  • @Abraham_Yusif
    @Abraham_Yusif 6 років тому +34

    I truly miss this guy in the NBA future Hof

  • @Variaaaa
    @Variaaaa 6 років тому +4

    "If you cut this arm open man, i bleed purple and gold." Damn, that gave me chills.

  • @donniedixon679
    @donniedixon679 6 років тому +5

    Love how he gives EVERYONE there props

  • @howardhill3395
    @howardhill3395 6 років тому +2

    love Kobe's sense of purpose and attention to detail

  • @johnny6610
    @johnny6610 6 років тому +73

    He said anyone can read this book, I wonder if Mayweather will try to read it.

    • @jkid323
      @jkid323 6 років тому +4

      lol

    • @fuddyduddie1205
      @fuddyduddie1205 6 років тому +7

      Johnny H Kobe will read it to him because they’re friends. Sucks to be your broke ass doesn’t it?

    • @jarrongordon7034
      @jarrongordon7034 6 років тому +4

      Damn bro the nigga made a joke Why you gotta be disrespectful

    • @franciscopizarro5424
      @franciscopizarro5424 6 років тому +1

      Johnny H Conor fanboy spotted lol

    • @johnny6610
      @johnny6610 6 років тому +2

      I hurt some feelings 😭

  • @rayrice4481
    @rayrice4481 6 років тому +232

    Remember when Kobe blocked Lebum twice in the all start game and made him scared to take the game winner at the end hahaha

    • @Tyranting
      @Tyranting 6 років тому +19

      Remember when LeBron hit a gamewinnung shot on KoBrick?

    • @jerrybravo9046
      @jerrybravo9046 6 років тому +18

      In a meaningless exhibition game. Get real kid.

    • @jerrybravo9046
      @jerrybravo9046 6 років тому +7

      Remember when Kobe blew a 3-1 lead in the first round vs the suns an gave up on his teammates. Kobetard.

    • @Gabe-lj9fo
      @Gabe-lj9fo 6 років тому +4

      @@jerrybravo9046 Plus back then they had injuries alot when they matched up so the all star game was like the one time for sure you knew they would guard each other so it is important to a winner

    • @eagleye4041
      @eagleye4041 6 років тому +9

      @Reign that wasnt game winner because lebron team was already up dummie, kobe hit game winner in his face when game was tied

  • @calvinluciano
    @calvinluciano 6 років тому +84

    Championships: Kobe 5, Lebron 3
    Finals Record: Kobe 5-2, Lebron 3-6
    Scoring Titles: Kobe 2, Lebron 1
    60+ point games: Kobe 6, Lebron 1
    50+ point games: Kobe 26, Lebron 12
    40+ point games: Kobe 126, Lebron 87
    30 point quarters: Kobe 2, Lebron 0
    All Defensive First Teams: Kobe 9, Lebron 5
    All Defensive Teams: Kobe 12 (more than any guard in NBA History), Lebron 6
    Championships with only one all-star teammate: Kobe 5, Lebron 0
    Kobe never won a championship with more than one all-star teammate on his team (Shaq from 2000-2002 and Pau Gasol 2009 & 2010). On the contrary, Lebron has never won a championship with FEWER THAN two all-star teammates (Wade & Bosh in Miami 2012 & 2013, Irving & Love in Cleveland 2016). All that to say, Kobe did more winning with less talent around him.

    • @jacksonsheldon41
      @jacksonsheldon41 6 років тому +6

      Calvin Luciano Shaq avg 35 n 16 n the finals combined wit kobe, besides the pistons series. Lebron didn’t play with someone who dominated in a series like that. Point blank. Not taking nothing from kobe but no one Lebron played wit dominates like that

    • @deshawnallen1153
      @deshawnallen1153 6 років тому +5

      NBA Finals 2010
      Game 7
      Lakers 83 Celtics 79
      Kobe Bryant 6-24 fg and 0-6 3pt for 23 points
      NBA Finals 2013
      Game 7
      Heat 95 Spurs 88
      LeBron James 12-23 fg and 5-10 3pt for 37 points
      Game winning playoffs buzzer beaters
      LeBron 5 > Kobe 1
      Kobe vs LeBron
      PPG: LeBron
      RPG: LeBron
      APG: LeBron
      SPG: LeBron
      BPG: LeBron
      FG%: LeBron
      3PT: LeBron
      FT%: LeBron
      TS%: LeBron
      WS: LeBron
      PER: LeBron
      MVP's: LeBron
      FMVP's: LeBron
      Rings: Kobe (Best player on 2)
      LeBron a better player than Kobe
      Seasons avg +25 ppg
      LeBron 14 > Kobe 12
      Seasons avg +25 ppg on +50% fg
      LeBron 8 > Kobe 0
      Seasons shooting +40% 3pt
      LeBron 1 > Kobe 0
      Triple Doubles
      LeBron 74 > Kobe 21
      Seasons leading nba in shot attempts
      Kobe 6 > LeBron 0
      Scoring Titles
      Kobe 2 > LeBron 1
      Career highs
      Kobe Bryant 28-46 fg and 7-13 3pt for 81 points vs Raptors 27-55 record
      LeBron James 22-33 fg and 8-10 3pt for 61 points vs Bobcats 43-39 record
      Pippen 6 Rings > Kobe 5 Rings
      If having more team award rings means better player Pippen better than Kobe
      Shaquille O'Neal 3 Finals Mvps best player on 3 of Kobe sidekick rings
      First Ring
      Kobe 15.6 ppg and 36.7% fg
      Carried by
      Shaq 38 ppg and 61% fg
      Kobe Bryant 44.7% fg most missed shots ever and 3x sidekick isn't top 8 all time player
      🐐Jordan > LeBron > Kobe

    • @xaviervega468
      @xaviervega468 6 років тому +1

      Finals MVP's Lebron 3, Kobe 2
      40 pts games in the playoffs Lebron 25, Kobe 13
      40 pt games in the Finals Lebron 6, Kobe 1.
      Sidekick rings, Lebron 0, Kobe 3
      Rings playing with a league MVP Lebron 0, Kobe, 1
      Rings with a teammate averaging over 30 pts a game in the Finals, Lebron 0, Kobe 3.

    • @calvinluciano
      @calvinluciano 6 років тому +8

      Xavier Vega lebron almost got swept 4/6 got swept twice top 5 in final losses of all time most missed shots & turnovers in nba playoff history got swept in 2007 finals scored 8pts & got outplayed by jason terry in 2011 finals outplayed by KD in 2012 finals got saved by ray allen in 2013 finals only won 1 game with 2 allstars in 2014 finals outplayed by iggy in 2015 finals rigged 2016 finals to win got saved from a sweep by kyrie scoring 40 7/12 3pters in 2017 finals got swept in 2018 finals lebron is a poor mans brandon bass he’s overrated only casuals compare playoff stats from different conferences kobe played more 50 win teams dickhead lebron played west teams 32/82 times a season shaq never avg 30pts a season kobe did it even on the same team hold this L

    • @SmittySmith-ev8fo
      @SmittySmith-ev8fo 6 років тому +3

      @@jacksonsheldon41 excuses he played with 3 HOF one of them was the second best player in the league a top 5 PF, and with one of the best shooter of all time who hold the record for most 3 pointer made, and one of the best shooter in the league. (Cavs) played with a top 5 Pg, top 5 PF, one another great 3 point shooter, he literally had more than enough an hes was the so called best player in the world,literally had more help than kobe and shaq . No hated against LBJ just hate the excuses , and the fact the ppl like you can't just accept facts , always caught up in there feeling. He had a super team for almost a decade and he only has 3 rings,ummm Faccccccctttttts

  • @ronf.2029
    @ronf.2029 6 років тому +10

    When Kobe says you are part of family, don't get too excited too much coz you will only be part of Lakers family if you deliver a championship in L.A.
    He doesn't want to hear you getting a regular season MVP nor finishing with the best record or getting into the playoffs...he wants to hear if you win a chip.

  • @Maplelust
    @Maplelust 5 років тому +4

    Rest in peace Kobe Bryant. 🙏

  • @tpaulzz1983
    @tpaulzz1983 6 років тому +17

    Mamba Mentality is genius

  • @bscarter100
    @bscarter100 3 роки тому +1

    Kobe talks like a presidential candidate. Very articulate. My favorite player since 16. Mamba Mentality 🏁TMC

  • @onilara4602
    @onilara4602 6 років тому +1

    He was my idol, his success determined my happiness when I was younger! He's the last of a dying breed!!

  • @TheGolsongirls
    @TheGolsongirls 6 років тому +1

    Kobe was a monster man. Most wouldn’t even understand.

  • @warmarchine1178
    @warmarchine1178 6 років тому +47

    Facts most ppl were in dippers or elementary when Kobe was killing
    06-10
    5 first team all nba
    5 first team Def (which is insane causes he’s on the back side of his career)
    Won a gold medal
    Appeared in 3 straight finals
    Won 2 back to back finals
    Back to back finals MVP
    Beat multiple 50 win teams on the way to the....🏆
    Mamba 😤

    • @connorsmith6517
      @connorsmith6517 6 років тому +1

      WarMarchine 11 lebron. 12 first team all nba. 5 first team all def. 8 straight nba finals. 3 chips. 3 finals mvps. 4 regular season mvps. Only player to beat a 70 win team. Beaten I think 14 50 win teams. Not bad imo, Kobes best like 24 tho. Shit only player to come back down 3-1 in the finals.

    • @sam2273923
      @sam2273923 6 років тому +2

      *Only player to beat a 70 win team with the help of the refs and Daddy Adam Silver. Kobe 25-9 against teams with 50+ wins in the playoffs. Lebron 13-11. If Kobe can cakewalk to the finals like Lebron every year, he would have 10 rings.

    • @chaskecarr3370
      @chaskecarr3370 6 років тому +1

      LeBron 16-4 in head to head match ups with Kobe

    • @chaskecarr3370
      @chaskecarr3370 6 років тому

      @@sam2273923 but he doesnt cuz he couldn't lead his team to more than two rings

    • @Jay619-z2b
      @Jay619-z2b 6 років тому

      WarMarchine 11 it’s facts that most people were in “dippers” back then? What? Lol

  • @miami8089
    @miami8089 6 років тому +1

    Just got this book in the mail yesterday. Bought it for my 12 year-old son. I looked through it briefly, it's a very very good book, and good for young kids.

  • @TheGloriousQuran6236
    @TheGloriousQuran6236 6 років тому +1

    13:24 - Kobe has an ocean of knowledge when it comes to the game. GOAT 🐐🐐🐐

  • @myleg3827
    @myleg3827 6 років тому +66

    Kobe is the best player of all time

    • @hassanhaulcy
      @hassanhaulcy 6 років тому +2

      ^ this guy really hates Kobe SMH

    • @sanjithvijay3089
      @sanjithvijay3089 6 років тому

      hassan haulcy No it’s not it’s literally the fact that there are better players than Kobe 😂

    • @josephstevens228
      @josephstevens228 6 років тому

      Goat 🐐 Jordan 6 Finals Mvps best player on all 6 Rings in Seasons
      Kobe 2 Finals Mvps best player only on 2 out of 5 Rings in 20 Seasons
      🐐 Jordan 6 Rings without ever needing a top 10 all time player like Prime Superstar Shaq O'Neal
      First Ring
      Kobe 15.6 ppg and 36.7% fg
      Carried by
      Shaq 38 ppg and 61% fg
      First Ring
      Jordan 31.2 ppg and 11 apg and 6.6 rpg and 55.8% fg
      Phil Jackson even says in his Book that Jordan better player then Kobe
      Phil Jackson coach both players
      Goat 🐐 Jordan >> Copycat Kobe
      Kobe 44.7% fg most missed shots all time
      Kobe isn't even top 5 all time player
      Jordan, Kareem, LeBron, Wilt, Magic better players then Kobe

    • @myleg3827
      @myleg3827 6 років тому

      Joseph Stevens Kobe went from high school to the NBA tho 🤔

    • @MrGutemhagen
      @MrGutemhagen 6 років тому

      hahahaha

  • @nlbsports8137
    @nlbsports8137 2 місяці тому

    The way Kobe's watch shines on the screen at 2:39min into the video is surreal

  • @reueldaniel4995
    @reueldaniel4995 6 років тому +25

    This dude should get his PhD in something! Very intelligent

    • @stepdi
      @stepdi 6 років тому +1

      True! Considering he was only a high school grad. Legend has it he had an SAT score of 1080. Good enough for an IVY league school

    • @frankstudent
      @frankstudent 6 років тому +8

      His basketball IQ was always off the chart. He's a scientist with his craft.

  • @AJPVlogsahmadjohnpaulo
    @AJPVlogsahmadjohnpaulo 6 років тому +1

    All the words he was saying was really amazing and incredible you will see how analytical Kobe in the court.. GOAT🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @cphillps1749
    @cphillps1749 6 років тому

    Kobe really grew up before our eyes.
    He’s now very comfortable in his own skin and As a lifelong lakers fan I remember how uncomfortable Kobe used to be when you asked him Anything that was non basketball related

  • @theblackphantomhd
    @theblackphantomhd 6 років тому +2

    Prime Michael Jordan averaged 41 Points 8.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists on 50 FG% and 40 3PT% in the NBA Finals. Jordan also lead the league in scoring 10 times even at the age of 35 and he still made all defensive first team, and at the age of 39 coming off the bench he averaged 20 points per game 6 rebounds and 4 assists playing all 82 games. Jordan is the true GOAT.

    • @lamefart
      @lamefart 6 років тому +1

      It would be scary if prime MJ played in today's league...

  • @richardpreer2021
    @richardpreer2021 6 років тому +5

    I used love to watch Kobe Bryant play the game. Too bad gotten to seen LeBron vs Kobe in a NBA finals game. It would've been epic!

  • @blankblank8468
    @blankblank8468 6 років тому

    Kobe 🐐 8/24. The guy beyond basketball has taught a lot of young men growing up the attention to detail and the will to be as great as you can be in any field you choose . Hard work dedication and a passion .

  • @Dec4AllTimeAlways
    @Dec4AllTimeAlways 6 років тому +51

    Shaq 💜 Kobe
    Kobe 💛 Shaq
    Media wants: 📰💔📰

    • @willc5023
      @willc5023 6 років тому +6

      facts. SHAQ KOBE AND LEBRON KOBE respect each other. dam media always throwing fans against each other just like politics, divide. ALL GOATS.

    • @TeamMarshall
      @TeamMarshall 6 років тому +2

      @@willc5023 FACTSSS

  • @robertocayabyab6367
    @robertocayabyab6367 4 роки тому +1

    For Kobe.

  • @messiah-828
    @messiah-828 6 років тому +4

    I could listen to Kobe talk all day about Basketball lmao

  • @juanfranco6954
    @juanfranco6954 6 років тому

    Pau and Kobe chemistry was one of a kind

  • @Jhart44
    @Jhart44 6 років тому +1

    No matter who u think the GOAT is u can’t deny Kobe deserves to be in the conversation

  • @BigJohnKC
    @BigJohnKC 5 років тому +8

    The closest thing we ever saw come close to Michael Jordan

  • @thatsbananas4957
    @thatsbananas4957 6 років тому +1

    R.I.P x💔 we miss u

  • @jonathanfanfan6681
    @jonathanfanfan6681 4 роки тому +1

    still cant believe mamba is gone

  • @willc5023
    @willc5023 6 років тому

    Kobe shows respect to a bunch of Goats in his book. MAD RESPECT for the game and the players. Quit hatin on KOBE !

  • @jaysunzow
    @jaysunzow 6 років тому

    kobe is so well spoken

  • @hassanhaulcy
    @hassanhaulcy 6 років тому +5

    Will forever be my 🐐

  • @jblove53
    @jblove53 6 років тому +1

    Love hearing Kobe dissect players and the game of basketball

  • @legendver2
    @legendver2 6 років тому +12

    I miss mamba...

  • @Kangman02
    @Kangman02 6 років тому +1

    People forgot how good Tracy McGrady was before injury. Glad the Kobe giving props.

  • @ruchpat1
    @ruchpat1 5 років тому +1

    Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant I hope you are in heaven.

  • @jamooree
    @jamooree 6 років тому +1

    I would pay money to listen to Kobe talk hoops. I would love to see him as an Nba analyst or commentator.

  • @Richhanjaya
    @Richhanjaya 6 років тому

    Man, Kobe's take on these stars is just sharp! Mamba!

  • @THEMAJORLEVEL
    @THEMAJORLEVEL Рік тому

    Definitely miss Kobe man🥺

  • @weainttranslatingtonight1710
    @weainttranslatingtonight1710 6 років тому +145

    Kobe > Lebron easily these new age NBA fans only watched Kobe’s career at the end

    • @ballislife6483
      @ballislife6483 6 років тому +24

      i watched kobe drop 81 on my raptors. LeBron is a better all round more dominant force

    • @kasino007
      @kasino007 6 років тому +6

      Lakers > Kobe and LeBron “who’s better” bullshit

    • @Gabe-lj9fo
      @Gabe-lj9fo 6 років тому +2

      @@ballislife6483 I mean oscar Robertson was an all around more dominant force than lebron and Jordan and kobe... is he better than them? If Westbrook keeps up this pace and stays healthy he will have the beat numbers in nba history. Will that make him the goat?

    • @Gabe-lj9fo
      @Gabe-lj9fo 6 років тому +3

      @@ballislife6483 Being great at multiple things, isn't necessarily better than being an UNSTOPPABLE SCORER, and a great on ball defender. Plus one way has proven to be more effective when it comes to winning, the other way will get you better stats

    • @josephstevens228
      @josephstevens228 6 років тому +4

      2010 NBA Finals
      Game 7
      Lakers 83 Celtics 79
      Kobe Bryant 6-24 fg and 0-6 3pt for 23 points
      2013 NBA Finals
      Game 7
      Heat 95 Spurs 88
      LeBron James 12-23 fg and 5-10 3pt for 37 points
      Playoff game winning buzzer beaters
      LeBron 5 > Kobe 1
      Kobe vs LeBron
      PPG: LeBron
      RPG: LeBron
      APG: LeBron
      SPG: LeBron
      BPG: LeBron
      FG%: LeBron
      3PT%: LeBron
      FT%: Kobe
      TS%: LeBron
      WS%: LeBron
      PER: LeBron
      MVP's: LeBron
      FMVP's: LeBron
      Rings: Kobe (Best player on 2)
      LeBron a better player than Kobe
      Seasons avg +25 ppg
      LeBron 14 > Kobe 12
      Seasons avg + 25 ppg on +50% fg
      LeBron 8 > Kobe 0
      Season shooting +40% 3pt
      LeBron 1 > Kobe 0
      Triple Doubles
      LeBron 74 > Kobe 21
      Seasons leading nba in shot attempts
      Kobe 6 > LeBron 0
      Scoring Titles
      Kobe 2 > LeBron 1
      Career highs
      Kobe Bryant 28-46 fg and 7-13 3pt for 81 points vs Raptors 27-55 record
      LeBron James 22-33 fg and 8-10 3pt for 61 points vs 43-39 record
      Kobe Bryant 44.7% fg most missed shots ever and 3x sidekick isn't top 9 all time player
      🐐Jordan > LeBron > Kobe

  • @Junzstylemadapaka
    @Junzstylemadapaka 6 років тому

    I fucking learned so much from Kobe, his mentality applies in every aspect of life not only in sports perspective. He's the GOAT in my opinion

  • @brentmonroe4140
    @brentmonroe4140 6 років тому

    Kobe breaks the game down so smooth

  • @implayerone8165
    @implayerone8165 5 років тому +1

    fAir To saY yOu PasSed iT tO lEbroN and then Kobe took the words right out my mouth

  • @kendallwalker1802
    @kendallwalker1802 6 років тому +22

    Kobe's watch hurt my eyes at 13:05

  • @MellowsPlay
    @MellowsPlay 5 років тому +1

    I'm definitely reading that book. Thank you for everything legend.

  • @thatnerdiscool7174
    @thatnerdiscool7174 6 років тому +12

    “We don’t hang division banners”

  • @FernandoMartinez-su4hz
    @FernandoMartinez-su4hz 6 років тому

    Kobe my guy..miss you soo much on the Lakers..mamba team all day!!

  • @wilsonkarakire
    @wilsonkarakire 2 роки тому

    Kobe has no BS in him like other players do his education to Basketball is straight vision to everyone’s eyes

  • @JayFordProductions
    @JayFordProductions 6 років тому +1

    😩😍😍 miss Kobe man!!!!

  • @youngboy_chiefkeefsosa3856
    @youngboy_chiefkeefsosa3856 6 років тому +29

    Kobe x Bron would take down any team in the history of the NBA

    • @TheoryofUltran
      @TheoryofUltran 6 років тому +4

      NLMB GBE not Jordan and his bulls

    • @bill11ringsrussell66
      @bill11ringsrussell66 6 років тому

      Theoryofpainan Theoryofpainan yeah I would sweep them haha if I can beat wilt that averaged 50 points I can beat mj that averaged 30 haha bum ass overrated nigga

    • @RandallWI
      @RandallWI 6 років тому +4

      @@bill11ringsrussell66 you foolish asf if you think MJ is overrated, look at what MJ did in his championship performance prime and look what happened to the bulls sense... no comparison and I'm not even a bulls fan

    • @phillyphiltheking
      @phillyphiltheking 6 років тому

      Add shaq

    • @najeenixon1834
      @najeenixon1834 6 років тому +1

      I would've loved to see them playing together and LeBron would've been more than happy to feed him the ball and vice versa. Kobe was too selfish at times but that was partially due to him playing with players who weren't consistent enough to score post-Shaq, up until Pau.

  • @TheRetroWoman80
    @TheRetroWoman80 6 років тому +2

    I will say Kobe speaks very well, he always has.

    • @Shawn.Mathew
      @Shawn.Mathew 6 років тому

      TheRetroWoman80 I need to hear his rendition of slow motion for ya by juvenile and Havana by camilla cabello lol

    • @TheRetroWoman80
      @TheRetroWoman80 6 років тому

      @@Shawn.Mathew I'm not sure I understood your comment correctly. Are you saying there is a Chopped and Screwed version of Kobe covering these songs? Or did I misinterpret you?

    • @Shawn.Mathew
      @Shawn.Mathew 6 років тому

      TheRetroWoman80 naw I literally want him to sing those songs just cause of his voice it’s pure bliss

    • @TheRetroWoman80
      @TheRetroWoman80 6 років тому

      @@Shawn.Mathew lol, gotcha

  • @Lovlee33161
    @Lovlee33161 6 років тому +3

    The first half of jobs career. I thought he was a ball hog narcissist who was a polarizing teammate. During the second half of his career , I learned to appreciate his attention to detail and unmatched passion and will to win. But.....Retirement kobe is amazing. He’s probably the smartest basketball mind we have an a true winner in life.
    Kobe is the man.

  • @MrEdongzki
    @MrEdongzki 6 років тому +2

    A must have book..

  • @mbacks8305
    @mbacks8305 6 років тому +1

    Kobe for president

  • @tommygilbz
    @tommygilbz 4 роки тому +1

    Goodness gracious I love this guy!

  • @bensimmons6149
    @bensimmons6149 5 років тому

    Kobe is so intelligent

  • @timesize
    @timesize 6 років тому +1

    I genuinely love Kobe tho’in shade insinuating himself into the current story

  • @Jonluis_
    @Jonluis_ 6 років тому

    Kobe thanks for everything.

  • @kckc7140
    @kckc7140 6 років тому +2

    Let's be honest for a sec, LeBron always lived in Kobe's shadow, it wasn't until Kobe retired that LeBron started getting all this attention, Kobe Bryant is the Michael Jordan of his era and alot of NBA players would tell u the same

  • @poorto999
    @poorto999 6 років тому

    This man is a genius,peopole will talk about him for years

  • @johnoxenham8080
    @johnoxenham8080 5 років тому +1

    I want this book

  • @wacus001
    @wacus001 6 років тому +3

    Honestly I enjoyed this more then all of Stephen A and Max videos

  • @LuisArias-ui5dw
    @LuisArias-ui5dw 4 роки тому +1

    I miss this dude 😔 #24

  • @shelovebossmanmatt8965
    @shelovebossmanmatt8965 5 років тому +1

    Rest In Peace brother

  • @zaknoah8319
    @zaknoah8319 6 років тому

    Anytime I see Kobe in a suit and a 16 minute video I get estatic. Love hearing him speak on NBA.

  • @OneofN0neFO
    @OneofN0neFO Рік тому

    Came back just to watch bean give the basketball knowledge,miss u 24💔

  • @kellenmoon3084
    @kellenmoon3084 6 років тому +6

    Westbrook trilogy books :
    1st book "The Stats Mentality: How I Pad".
    2nd book : "how I made KD left: padding tutorial".
    3rd book : "triple double mentality: how to never go to NBA final".

  • @TyroneLDStyle
    @TyroneLDStyle 6 років тому +9

    Mamba the GOAT

    • @martinsmith7407
      @martinsmith7407 6 років тому

      Goat 🐐 Jordan 6 Finals Mvps best player on all 6 Rings in Seasons
      Kobe 2 Finals Mvps best player only on 2 out of 5 Rings in 20 Seasons
      🐐 Jordan 6 Rings without ever needing a top 10 all time player like Prime Superstar Shaq O'Neal
      First Ring
      Kobe 15.6 ppg and 36.7% fg
      Carried by
      Shaq 38 ppg and 61% fg
      First Ring
      Jordan 31.2 ppg and 11 apg and 6.6 rpg and 55.8% fg
      Phil Jackson even says in his Book that Jordan better player then Kobe
      Phil Jackson coach both players
      Goat 🐐 Jordan >> Copycat Kobe
      Kobe 44.7% fg most missed shots all time
      Kobe isn't even top 5 all time player
      Jordan, Kareem, LeBron, Wilt, Magic better players then Kobe

    • @Dredoc10
      @Dredoc10 6 років тому +1

      @@martinsmith7407 You good bro?

    • @davionrison4803
      @davionrison4803 6 років тому

      @@Dredoc10
      You good ?

  • @KamoteCueBBB
    @KamoteCueBBB 6 років тому

    My basketball IQ went up 100 points after listening to him breakdown each player they asked about. That Steph Curry analysis... bro when have you heard that said by anyone?!? All we say is he shoots so fast. Fucking cadence! Mind blown!

  • @kobesystemyourwelcome8817
    @kobesystemyourwelcome8817 3 роки тому +1

    He will never be part of the family we don't cheer for ppl who get another players to play with them instead of competing against the best players

  • @ericcartman8694
    @ericcartman8694 6 років тому +1

    kobe is fucking mental
    i love it

  • @raineyj560
    @raineyj560 3 роки тому

    Nice to hear Kobe call Clyde Drexler , Clyde the Glide, I always called him by his nickname during his playing days never Drexler. Rest in peace, Kobe and Steph still doing how Kobe described him, I can imagine Kobe toasting Steph on his muscle weight, lol but would also be proud of him.....

  • @tubenachos
    @tubenachos Рік тому +1

    Imagine if he joined the TNT crew 😳 😭