31. Unfortunately too young to remember watching MJ before the Wizards. But I watched Kobe win all 3 championships with Shaq and both championships with Pau. Kobe is easily the best I've ever watched. And when I watched him win with Shaq I never once though Kobe was a "sidekick". I did think they were the best duo ever though. I remember being sad when they broke up.
Let’s compare their numbers when they played together. Regular Season Shaq: 26/11/3 Regular Season Kobe: 21/5/4 Playoff Shaq: 27/13/3 Playoff Kobe: 22/4/4 Finals Shaq: 33/14/3 Finals Kobe: 22/5/5 Shaq vs Indiana: 38/16/ on 61% Kobe vs Indiana: 15/4/4 on 36% Shaq vs 76ers: 33/15/4/on 57% Kobe vs 76ers: 24/7/5 on 41% Shaq vs Nets: 36/12/3 on 59% Kobe vs Nets: 26/5/5 on 51% Shaq vs Detroit: 26/10 on 62% 16 FGA Kobe vs Detroit: 22/4/2 on 38% on 22 FGA He was a sidekick.
@@JordanisOverrated2 funny you wanna just include the finals numbers and include regular season numbers when he was literally 17 lmao. I bet you won’t compare their regular season numbers from 01-04 or there ENTIRE playoff numbers from 01-04. If you wanna say Kobe was a sidekick from 96-01 sure he was literally 17-20 years old playing with a prime Shaq lmao. But 01-04 they were equal so your numbers are crap without context
The reason why most people didn't like Kobe (players, even coaches and fans) was because he wasn't like most people. Kobe wanted to be the absolute best...Period! And to be #1 GOAT, you will offend the majority of people through that process. People just want to fit in, and want others to do the same. When you have a guy like Kobe, who does not want to be average or good or even one of the best. That rubs others the wrong way. Why?...because it brings conviction to themselves. It shows them where they are willing to compromise and settle. Phil Jackson, even for a period of time, didn't like Kobe. Said he was uncoachable. That showed me that even Phil felt intimidated by Kobe's unstoppable drive to be the absolute best. There's only one #1. And like the Ol saying goes...It's lonely at the top. And...on top of that, Kobe was of the ilk, that he actually liked being alone most of his time, to hone his craft. He didn't come in to the league to just exist, or be a sidekick to Shaq or Phil or anyone. He wanted full control of his career. He knew he wanted this before he even entered the league. I admire Kobe for his absolute tenacity to strive for and achieve his goals. And in order to achieve them, he was willing to be forsaken by everyone else. He was going to make his dream happen, and if others were willing to go along with him, fine; but...Kobe wasn't letting off the pedal if you weren't absolutely 1000% percent committed. Most people are not that obsessive about their life. That's what made Kobe so unique and special.
misinformed people they both were alpha males no one was a sidekick they were a 1 2 punch period i would argue shaq in fact definetly needed kobe more than kobe needed him period kobe has never taken a back seat his numbers speak for themselves
At least not a side kick in 01 and 02 but in 2000 he definitely was. He didn't even average 20 ppg. And as far as taken a backseat goes shaq had to because he saw the switch in the 2000s that was from a low post game like the 90s to a guard oriented game the way it is now.
This was the moment that Kobe Bryant knew that he was going to do whatever it takes for the Los Angeles Lakers to win a championship 🏆🏆 without Shaq which he did Kobe Bryant ain't no side kick Kobe Bryant was Batman and Shaq O'Neal was Robin those two in LA was a beast at it's finest you can't tell me this was not true may Kobe Bryant always rest in peace✌️🕊️ until we meet again and Merry Christmas to you all have a great Christmas today plus keep on staying safe everyone god bless you all peace.
i always looked at shaq as 1a n kobe 1b n it could change any night to whoever was hot! But def SHAQ in LA was a MONSTER! if u don't believe me look it up on youtube
Actually if it wasn't for Kobe, Shaq would have never won a championship, until he went to Miami, it took Shaq nine years and the only reason he won was because Kobe Bryant was there
@@hashmoncrief6965you sure? Let’s compare their numbers when they played together. Regular Season Shaq: 26/11/3 Regular Season Kobe: 21/5/4 Playoff Shaq: 27/13/3 Playoff Kobe: 22/4/4 Finals Shaq: 33/14/3 Finals Kobe: 22/5/5 Shaq vs Indiana: 38/16/ on 61% Kobe vs Indiana: 15/4/4 on 36% Shaq vs 76ers: 33/15/4/on 57% Kobe vs 76ers: 24/7/5 on 41% Shaq vs Nets: 36/12/3 on 59% Kobe vs Nets: 26/5/5 on 51% Shaq vs Detroit: 26/10 on 62% 16 FGA Kobe vs Detroit: 22/4/2 on 38% on 22 FGA Stop being delusional 😂
shaq needs kobe cause if it weren't for kobe he wouldn't win shit. when shaq was in magic. he and penny cannot win. with kobe he did. end of discussion
+Nico De Guzman its not necessarily who carried the team, its also about what piece was added that put the team over the hump. Remember Wade didn't win before Shaq got there. The heat never made it past the conference finals until Shaq got there.
Has 1 more ring than Shaq. Shaq had poor free throw shooting so Phil was unable to play him in the 4th quarter. Kobe was the finisher Shaq desperately needed just like how he needed Wade for the ideal same reason. Who needed who more?
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Don't worry Kobe, true basketball players know your are the true G.O.A.T. And I'm 41 years old.
lowrekus wardlow exactly
Wherever Jordan is Kobe deserves to be right with him
@Raymond Minewiser Jr 🐌 Belly
31. Unfortunately too young to remember watching MJ before the Wizards. But I watched Kobe win all 3 championships with Shaq and both championships with Pau. Kobe is easily the best I've ever watched. And when I watched him win with Shaq I never once though Kobe was a "sidekick". I did think they were the best duo ever though. I remember being sad when they broke up.
What a legend. Hes like the jordan of our time.
..He is..
yup
He's better than Jordan
jordan is the kobe of his era bro
@@hashmoncrief6965 top 2 for sure
Love him. Period
🐐
the only people saying he was sidekick were salty fans he beat in the finals
Let’s compare their numbers when they played together.
Regular Season Shaq: 26/11/3
Regular Season Kobe: 21/5/4
Playoff Shaq: 27/13/3
Playoff Kobe: 22/4/4
Finals Shaq: 33/14/3
Finals Kobe: 22/5/5
Shaq vs Indiana: 38/16/ on 61%
Kobe vs Indiana: 15/4/4 on 36%
Shaq vs 76ers: 33/15/4/on 57%
Kobe vs 76ers: 24/7/5 on 41%
Shaq vs Nets: 36/12/3 on 59%
Kobe vs Nets: 26/5/5 on 51%
Shaq vs Detroit: 26/10 on 62% 16 FGA
Kobe vs Detroit: 22/4/2 on 38% on 22 FGA
He was a sidekick.
He is a sidekick its like jordan could not win without pippen same as shaq they found there sidekick kobe became a leader in 2006
@@JordanisOverrated2 funny you wanna just include the finals numbers and include regular season numbers when he was literally 17 lmao. I bet you won’t compare their regular season numbers from 01-04 or there ENTIRE playoff numbers from 01-04. If you wanna say Kobe was a sidekick from 96-01 sure he was literally 17-20 years old playing with a prime Shaq lmao. But 01-04 they were equal so your numbers are crap without context
@@moman36 Now u wanna use age as an excuse lol
@@moman36 To say that Shaq and Kobe are equal is a very Kobetard thing to say
This dude hit shots at the buzzer from Mars. Straight A+killer. 2nd to none!
Honestly, I’m a Boston Sports fan, BUT I relate to him so much mentality Wise, THIS GIVES ME SO MUCH MOTIVATION. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Kyrie watches this everyday.
"I am that killer snake...." that says it all about Kobe's career just a killer
i miss this guy
damn right Kobe tell them I ain't no fucking sidekick I'm a G.O.A.T.
#GOAT.
The reason why most people didn't like Kobe (players, even coaches and fans) was because he wasn't like most people.
Kobe wanted to be the absolute best...Period!
And to be #1 GOAT, you will offend the majority of people through that process.
People just want to fit in, and want others to do the same.
When you have a guy like Kobe, who does not want to be average or good or even one of the best. That rubs others the wrong way. Why?...because it brings conviction to themselves. It shows them where they are willing to compromise and settle.
Phil Jackson, even for a period of time, didn't like Kobe. Said he was uncoachable.
That showed me that even Phil felt intimidated by Kobe's unstoppable drive to be the absolute best.
There's only one #1.
And like the Ol saying goes...It's lonely at the top.
And...on top of that, Kobe was of the ilk, that he actually liked being alone most of his time, to hone his craft.
He didn't come in to the league to just exist, or be a sidekick to Shaq or Phil or anyone. He wanted full control of his career. He knew he wanted this before he even entered the league.
I admire Kobe for his absolute tenacity to strive for and achieve his goals. And in order to achieve them, he was willing to be forsaken by everyone else. He was going to make his dream happen, and if others were willing to go along with him, fine; but...Kobe wasn't letting off the pedal if you weren't absolutely 1000% percent committed.
Most people are not that obsessive about their life.
That's what made Kobe so unique and special.
misinformed people they both were alpha males no one was a sidekick they were a 1 2 punch period i would argue shaq in fact definetly needed kobe more than kobe needed him period kobe has never taken a back seat his numbers speak for themselves
AGREE
You are The mvp my friend
At least not a side kick in 01 and 02 but in 2000 he definitely was. He didn't even average 20 ppg. And as far as taken a backseat goes shaq had to because he saw the switch in the 2000s that was from a low post game like the 90s to a guard oriented game the way it is now.
kobe averaged 22.5 points per game in the year 2000 again yes shaq was dominate but kobe was awesome too
Navona Desk I meant to put 20 in the finals
This was the moment that Kobe Bryant knew that he was going to do whatever it takes for the Los Angeles Lakers to win a championship 🏆🏆 without Shaq which he did Kobe Bryant ain't no side kick Kobe Bryant was Batman and Shaq O'Neal was Robin those two in LA was a beast at it's finest you can't tell me this was not true may Kobe Bryant always rest in peace✌️🕊️ until we meet again and Merry Christmas to you all have a great Christmas today plus keep on staying safe everyone god bless you all peace.
One of my idol mamba mj. Kb. AI.
"You got something in your teeth"
Leadership is lonely but thats fine 💯
i always looked at shaq as 1a n kobe 1b n it could change any night to whoever was hot! But def SHAQ in LA was a MONSTER! if u don't believe me look it up on youtube
Beast
The best
Kobe is him.
He is a sidekick its like jordan could not win without pippen same as shaq they found there sidekick kobe became a leader in 2006
Kobe= impossible shit becomes easy game
it's a magic Kareem Scottie mj Kobe n shaq where dominate not just shaq carring this man
Actually if it wasn't for Kobe, Shaq would have never won a championship, until he went to Miami, it took Shaq nine years and the only reason he won was because Kobe Bryant was there
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@@hashmoncrief6965you sure?
Let’s compare their numbers when they played together.
Regular Season Shaq: 26/11/3
Regular Season Kobe: 21/5/4
Playoff Shaq: 27/13/3
Playoff Kobe: 22/4/4
Finals Shaq: 33/14/3
Finals Kobe: 22/5/5
Shaq vs Indiana: 38/16/ on 61%
Kobe vs Indiana: 15/4/4 on 36%
Shaq vs 76ers: 33/15/4/on 57%
Kobe vs 76ers: 24/7/5 on 41%
Shaq vs Nets: 36/12/3 on 59%
Kobe vs Nets: 26/5/5 on 51%
Shaq vs Detroit: 26/10 on 62% 16 FGA
Kobe vs Detroit: 22/4/2 on 38% on 22 FGA
Stop being delusional 😂
shaq needs kobe cause if it weren't for kobe he wouldn't win shit. when shaq was in magic. he and penny cannot win. with kobe he did. end of discussion
Nico De Guzman Shaq won in Miami
and who was the carrier of that team? yea. thats right. WADE
+Nico De Guzman its not necessarily who carried the team, its also about what piece was added that put the team over the hump. Remember Wade didn't win before Shaq got there. The heat never made it past the conference finals until Shaq got there.
probably. but he didnt do much there in miami. but in the lakers. shaq was definitely the man.
Michael - Bulls factor
kobes the jordan of this generation but stole his moves same moves different face same size and hieght
The best style of play to watch. Hopefully more players model themselves off Kobe and Michael.
still a sidekick.
Has 1 more ring than Shaq. Shaq had poor free throw shooting so Phil was unable to play him in the 4th quarter. Kobe was the finisher Shaq desperately needed just like how he needed Wade for the ideal same reason. Who needed who more?
Please when your center averages 43 points a game in the finals you're a robin.
young kim plus kobe wasnt in his prime when he played with shaq, he was in his early 20's, stupid comment
i think they were both crucial on those laker teams, one couldnt win a ring without the other
still a troll