5 NBA Legends Sharing Hilarious Young Kobe Bryant Stories

NBA Legends Sharing 5 Hilarious Young Kobe Bryant Stories
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[@RealPane]

One of my favorite Kobe Videos I've watched. Extremely well done thank you for sharing

[@travisandrews3909]

Yes sir

[@lamontking87]

Same my way and I always didn’t give no fuks cause he was my goat 🐐

[@andreshill7892]

Cause when we were growing up he was facing rape allegations tell the full story

[@emdee1978]

Same here!!! People called me stupid because I said he was the future of the Lakers

[@rodriquezanderson9256]

SAME way they gone do LeBron.. n in a Kobe fsn

[@elterminator9376]

It’s crazy how growing up I would always get so much hate for admiring Kobe. But now everyone finally sees what we have always seen in Kobe, greatness.

[@robbiedoctor9174]

I got him tattooed on my chest my junior year in high school after he dropped 60 against Utah. My friends thought I was crazy or a Kobe Stan… really I was just a fan of greatness 💛💜 we miss you Kob 🐍

[@jayentv6264]

i grew up a t mac fan; it’s the fact i grew up watching kobe hurt me so much, i never was a kobe kobe fan, still not, i know real kobe fans that i grew up with because we would argue t mac vs kobe all the time… if you grew up watching kobe it hurts you differently

[@baseballaddict1997]

Facts. I been arguing for my goat since middle school

[@justaoldsoul6132]

I would of been one of the haters back then... Im a big Tmac fan

[@Balmighty7]

@@jayentv6264 lol man arguing with tmac fans back then was fun no injuries and tmac is probably a nba champ and up there neck and neck wit Kobe even tho he already was skill wise tmac was annoying but I liked him too

[@chasetran319]

Man Kobe was a different kind of breed. At 15-16 with a fearless mentality. When he said he had a kill list and would hunt them every AAU that give me goosebumps. Rip Kobe will always be missed.

[@Bob-te3le]

To me Jordan and Kobe are by far the 2 greatest players ever. No one is like them period.

[@JacksonVilla-jr1nb]

@@Bob-te3lebro shut up

[@winstonsmiths2449]

I have been a Laker fan as far back as I can remember. What I am sad about most is not Kobe the NBA player, but Kobe the human being who was about to impact the world with how to approach life. He was going to be remembered for what he did after basketball, that how great he was. He was just getting started.

[@isaiahwashington7366]

Exactly well said R.I.P 😢

[@user-hy9ef9sf4b]

Thank you well said x10​@@isaiahwashington7366

[@chiicincinnati8360]

Absolutely right!

[@fullrangebasshead7055]

I like garnet story about Kobe how changed his perspective to the game and quit being like Mike , just be himself. Kobe with the fro was lit. Thank you for that experience. Rip black mamba.

[@BenjiClips614]

Kobe chuckling before saying “Kill list” is scary

[@Aanteatur]

Some cold blooded shit bro

[@theonewhowokeup9987]

What I like about this is the consistency of these stories nothing changed in telling them.

[@NickSmithNBA]

Appreciate that! I tried to make it flow, so glad you noticed.

[@darkside2326]

@@NickSmithNBA great work

[@Bob-te3le]

The players know what's up. They know Kobe is the 2nd greatest player ever after Jordan.

[@RedE4NBA2K]

Loved the Rip Hamilton story. Had no idea of him and Kobe’s relationship. And it makes it even more crazy knowing they matched up in the finals and Rip’s team got the best of Kobe and shaq. Must’ve really fueled a different fire in Kobe that offseason.

[@airdromeaccount7922]

Some people walk the Earth knowing what their mission in life is. To have been able to watch that mission be fulfilled many times over is a blessing unto us all. May his memory be a Blessing.

[@williamcombs2198]

KG tells the best stories 🤣🔥

[@Torres9MZ]

And his imitations of Kobes facial expressions are on point!😄

[@mobetta2092]

Kobe came into the league with the confidence of a freshman on edge first day asking the finest senior for her number and getting it…and his play actually matched his confidence

[@jeffmiller3499]

EVERYthing is mindset and perspective. The human mind is the most powerful thing on the planet. 40 years ago, a guy literally picked up a goat 100 feet with his mind.. it's in declassified army documents. Imagine what else we're capable of.

[@MelloHubb]

​@jeffmiller3499 put the pipe down man 😂😂😂

[@jeffmiller3499]

@@MelloHubb pick up a book simpleton

[@TheLongWind]

​@@jeffmiller3499 You should give that a shot. Try for 101 feet.

[@jeffmiller3499]

@TheLongWind I'd love to. Don't have any goats tho 😕 lol. I just like to be optimistic about our capabilities is all.. Other things.. not so much.

[@adventurek2066]

Garnett have the best Kobe story ever.😂😂 he even imitates Kobe voice which is accurate.

[@nicholasalexander9866]

This man had a basketball kill list at thirteen? These stories about Kobe are great man

[@SPLIFFSNWEALTHMEDIA]

This was dope. MJ and Kobe had the same fire bro. It's crazy. No wonder they were so close. Killers respect killers. Period.💯💯

[@moeeshangpate6320]

KG'S interpretation of KOBE had me in tears Bruuuuhh Bruuuuhh!! He had his mannerisms down 2 tee yooooo!!😂🤣😅😂RIP KOBE "BEAN" BRYANT YOOOOO🙏🏾🙏🏾💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛👑🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@kevinlittleton3754]

I wish they could’ve played together. I think that could’ve been magic!

[@stevegutierrez7891]

You'll never hear stories about lebron like this.... ever.

[@keltonscott734]

💯‼️

[@steviechampagne]

lebron is a joke. media manufactured “goat”. he’s as fake as the media

[@timothyslone456]

he actually has a video up for Lebron should check it out

[@WolfKing158]

It was the same just the media coverage was different (bigger) due to players like Kobe

[@drehill1276]

Exactly. Bron is still the truth though.

[@peaceroolz]

Whenever I see these stories I think about how great it would’ve been to hear Kobe’s perspective. So much insight and wisdom we’ll never get the opportunity to hear. RIP Kobe.

[@jeffmiller3499]

It was the weirdest thing, the week before he passed, I binge watched all the interviews (there's lots of good ones btw, he delves deep into his psychology) I could find with him. Was obsessed with his mentality. I was still watching them and didn't even know he was gone for 2 days.. (didn't watch news whatsoever) I almost threw up when I found out. ANYone but him. Rest in power Kobe and Gigi.

[@jeffmiller3499]

A low key one is him on John salleys best damn sports show. One when he's training for the Olympics in 04, said he learned Chinese in 3 weeks lol. Ridiculous. One of the best is with Patrick bet David. I'm blanking on my favorite one tho grr.

[@chrisrobinson8339]

Thanks for the five rings Kobe. RIP.

[@keltonscott734]

ABSOLUTELY 🙏🏼✨

[@Christopher68Young]

I thought I heard damn near all the kobe stories but that Tim legler story was new. But now it makes sense if kobe was playing against Eddie Jones at 15 then 2 years later lakers draft him Jones was already hating cuz he KNEW what he was up against. Love it!🐐💜💛

[@Trust-Yourself-1st]

🤣🤣🤣

[@alexb8833]

From what I read Eddie Jones actually liked Kobe more than most of the Lakers at that time.

[@chrisrobinson8339]

I remember seeing a magazine that had high school Kobe Bryant in it. Not knowing he was coming to my Lakers.

[@desmondmaldonado6466]

I have never been one to idolize anyone, but I do appreciate and recognize greatness. "Celebrities" are human like everyone else, but I must admit I cried when 4 celebs passed in my lifetime... Michael Jackson, Robin Williams, DMX, and Kobe. Cause they all had a major influence in a lot of my creative talents. With that said... Kobe was a beast and will always be in the top 3 to me.

[@iamdanyc93]

It's crazy how all these guys were ranked above Kobe Bryant in high school but Kobe is a top 10 NBA player of all of time and most of those other guys were role players in the league.

[@tomevers6670]

They stopped working on their craft.. he never stopped. That’s how it works with everything else in life, Natural ability can only take you so far.

[@powerbad696]

Clint,Kobe is EASILY top-3-all time nba player.EASILY.

[@iamdanyc93]

@@powerbad696 Kareem, Bill, Jordan, then Kobe, etc

[@powerbad696]

@@iamdanyc93 Yes,good selection. And Kobe didn't even go to college !!! Thru SHEER will and work etchic,he turned himself into a LEGEND.

[@dlogan7808]

Top 10? U mean top 3 bruh. Skill, talent #1 career wise 2 or 3.

[@michaelelliott1212]

I remember the air-ball game against Utah, and his early struggles in the NBA, but Mamba was different. No memory, no conscience=legend

[@justinbehrenshausen1653]

I absolutely love hearing KG’s story I can feel the intensity

[@MayheM_72]

My oldest son (born in '97) was a HUGE Kobe fan as a kid. His little brother (born in '10) recently got SUPER into basketball, probably because the 76ers were in the playoffs this year. When he shoots the ball, he yells "KOBE!" (For the record, he also yells that when he throws long football pass...LoL)

[@devoncrook4885]

Love hearing stories of the Mamba GOAT!! Thank you 😊

[@NickSmithNBA]

More to come!

[@jasonwilliams6330]

Remembering all these stories it just breaks my heart we truly miss you mamba

[@Blazerfb]

Idk who Nick Smith is, but this dude has the best basketball videos on KZbin of every star from my childhood to young adulthood. Cheers Nick Smith!!!

[@ghost1786]

Man! Kobe really is built differentm the dedication and work ethic is on another level. Miss you Kobe!!!

[@Bob-te3le]

2nd greatest player ever after Jordan

[@chasehazzard945]

Kobe is the GOAT i don’t’ understand how people disrespect this man by saying he’s not top 3

[@jasonhoppe781]

It’s not even that is that everyone says he closest we’ve ever seen to MJ yet they put MJ 1 and 7 players between him and Kobe. It’s a joke. If MJ 2 Kobe 3 if MJ 5 Kobe 6. Nobody will ever do what they did.

[@jdmagicmusic]

@@jasonhoppe781 and Kobe did several things MJ never did: outscored an entire team, Mavs, by himself in 3 quarters (sat the 4th), then few months later dropped 8, yes MJ scored 50+ 31 times, Kobe 25, but nobody has or ever will score sixty (my six key is kaput) in their final game!

[@stephordless8876]

@@jasonhoppe781 facts but nowadays emotion are more logical than logic🤦🏽‍♂️

[@chillbro2275]

I don't really know. I always thought Kobe was a phenomenal athlete, and he was good. But that winning it in 2010, i was like "Damn!" I had a deep respect and acknowledgement of his greatness. Top 3 is a very hard spot to get. i don't think about where he should be, or most players tbh, but anything top 15 are Extremely Exceptional. Top 10 is Supremely Elite. Top 5 are Ascended.

[@stephordless8876]

@@chillbro2275 Notice how he beat all of the teams without a superteam that it took a certain someone with a superteam to beat. Spurs 08, Magics 09, Boston 10, OKC 10.

[@kaneshikaken1202]

We need more Kobe

[@01sammy]

These stories remind me of Charlie Murphy in the e Hollywood stories about Rick James 😂😂😂😂😂

[@williamwiley4437]

Man rip Kobe. I have a ton of your/his rookie cards. That’s was the height of my collecting in mid 90s through 2002

[@Dayzthoseweres]

Brotha you did a superb job putting this video together, for realz this was awesome to watch, thank you

[@user-rh9wr2ib4t]

Kobe mentality and work ethic is one of a kind! Mount Rushmore worthy and G.O.A.T consideration!!!

[@dexxxhundo1365]

I've been saying that since the beginning... I've watched MJ Mamba and Bron and Kobe is the best far as I can tell

[@jeffmiller3499]

When I say there will NEVER be another kobe

[@jeremiahwilliams5747]

That comment about wow 'these dudes don't work that hard' is the same feeling I had when I went to college.

[@tris2x]

Loved this video for Kobe! You asked to nominate other players, and I’d love to nominate four players that are pretty unsung, but I’ve always wondered what people thought of them: Hakeem Olajuwon, Latrell Spreewell, Vince Carter and Tracy MacGrady,

[@SinSiete777]

That passion to want it more than air won’t ever be seen in the game again Kobe nuff said; GANG

[@jasperpua3021]

"Bro go to sleep man" just really shows the insanity of Kobe's work ethic

[@robbiedoctor9174]

Thank you for revisiting Kobe’s stories Nick! This was the first video of the series and it’s been my favorite. Rewatched it 100s of times. I can’t get enough of his stories. We miss him everyday 💔 Could you do a Rasheed Wallace or Dennis Rodman greatest stories?

[@NickSmithNBA]

Thank you! I will eventually do those guys for sure

[@bmoretruthful6403]

DEfINITELY PLEASE DO A DENNIS RODMAN TAPE !! Such an Underrated NBA/entertainment genius

[@randywheeler4355]

😭 R.i.P " Kobe " Bean " Bryant Damn Wish I could met that Brother * Besides Hoops he Probably was An Amazing unique individual period Hands down 🙌

[@tinawilliams3999]

I love seeing stories of Kobe Bryant 💜💛💜💛💜

[@claireglory]

KG always have always have good humor

[@earlloganjr.9463]

It's funny how nobody has to look up in the air and try to come up with some shit. You ask them about Kobe and they just start talking. The guy's a legend.

[@kassiuskae8541]

These videos really keep his soul alive 🙏🏾🙏🏾 much appreciated!

[@kevinbunn7915]

He’s the most inspirational person of my life. It reminds that sometimes I need to just say “fuck it, fuck everyone else, I’m living this life for me and I got this!!!” We don’t know how much time we’ll have

[@sabintee9232]

The editing on this video is crazy good. 10/10

[@NickSmithNBA]

I appreciate it!

[@buenoblanco]

Nick, you do a great job at the sourcing and editing a story on each of these videos. Thank you.

[@chillbro2275]

Really nice man. That was enjoyable the way you stitched in stories from the same or different people saying the same thing, it felt like the story was in 3D. Cool man.

[@NickSmithNBA]

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@brianstrauss83]

What a great video. Thanks for all of your efforts on this.

[@THaWriter]

Thank you for this Nick.

[@DavidThomas-qq4hf]

Y'all know for fact MJ was spot 1 on Bean's kill list probably since 13 lmao

[@rickyquevedo7035]

i think kobe first idols was Dr J and magic lol so they must been top 2 then as kobe got older it was jordan lol

[@jrbudoybudoy]

nah I think MJ only came in the kill list once Kobe entered the league

[@rickyquevedo7035]

@@jrbudoybudoy true, kobe never talked about kobe when he was younger it always Jerry west and magic. Maybe what 16? Kobe knew about jordan? That’s when jordan took over the nba around that time.

[@IMBATMANANDIMCOOL]

Thanks for this Nick, tremendous work.

[@skuboslyice1000]

Rip insane … I still remember where I was and the whole day when Kobe passed

[@MrPrettyjonny]

Such a dope video thanks for this long live Kobe!!!

[@aobane841]

Wow, this is an awesome video! One of favorites. Thanks for making this.

[@zshark365]

This was Lovely my man Thanks for the work Much appreciated 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@NickSmithNBA]

No problem 👍

[@gallofinoalv]

Awesome video thanks for sharing these stories

[@vincent2662]

Great presentation, Thank you for your hard work!

[@Damone2020]

Thank you so much for this video! Seeing the old footage was awesome. Thank you once again. I really enjoyed it😊👍🐍❤️

[@markgarcia9884]

WOW !!!! Simply WOW. The Rip Hamilton is definitely one of the best stories I’ve heard.

[@segaming1461]

You did a great job with this 👏🏿

[@jroccdagameboy]

I never really like videos or sub to people but you deserve it. Kobe was and always will be my favorite player ever no matter the sport. These stories is amazing especially how you tie in people saying the same story multiple times or others saying the same thing. Just great.

[@ronharris9829]

Kobe was different, thanks for sharing this

[@evancarney1039]

Love how these vids flow, switching momentarily to explain further

[@-Alpeter]

Rip Kobe, I miss him so much.

[@IAMUNUAMI]

I really enjoyed this video of Kobe Bryant. Thawadah/Thank you a lot.

[@apowellaudio4690]

Thanks. I've seen much, but I haven't seen any of these (especially the early teen footage). I'm gonna go and drop a tear or two now.

[@seasonedgame]

Great video my man💯💯

[@KamiKaZeJeremy]

amazing video, i miss him so much 😭

[@jordanoconnel2398]

Great videos Nick! Awesome job dude

[@ryanwood3753]

Great edit.Thank You

[@harveygarrett4129]

Man this footage was Amazing. I thought I seen it all.. Great !!!

[@NickSmithNBA]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulwongyu]

The level of compilation of all these videos just forces me to subscribe to your channel! Keep it going man.

[@NickSmithNBA]

Thanks 🙏

[@NickSmithNBA]

Thanks 🙏

[@debo11994]

Kobe’s greatness will put live us all.

[@whodontlikeit9356]

This is dope, nice content.

[@michaelflint6517]

Insane production quality on the video brodie

[@rodelaraza149]

For ever Kobe are a legend rip mamba and Gigi🙏

[@elburto5387]

Really enjoyed the video - thank you

[@NickSmithNBA]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@k.o.t.2times339]

RIP Mamba 🐍….Great video

[@matt12721]

Idk what it is I love hearing kg talk cracks me tf up

[@wallacecarteriii8623]

I'm from Montgomery County PA Kobe is our Golden Boy he went to lower Merrion high-school. That dope part I was already a Lakers fan. But admit when Kobe played against Norristown High I wanted Kobe to lose because I didn't know he was the next after Jordan!

[@andydevid]

Love this video

[@OGTiming]

Really enjoyed this video

[@flygrind]

Dope video bro 🫡

[@joshuagracevelazquez7064]

I have not watched most of your other videos, but what I appreciate the most about this one is that you do not interrupt and speak during the entire video like most other KZbinrs do. Thank you for just bringing the Contant and not making it about yourself.

[@nicholasverando2150]

Great work

[@mikeclark6041]

Great video!!!.. wow.. just wow!!

[@sdn6320]

This video is 🔥

[@alZiiHardstylez]

Fuck I love Garnett. His story times are great.

[@gamerd9271]

You probably dont remember me but when you were doing miami heat rebuilds on on 2k15 i always enjoyed it. Glad youre still going

[@NickSmithNBA]

Thanks for being a supporter for so long!! I appreciate it :)

[@Patque593]

I remember Kobe getting drafted then traded to the Lakers that day and got to see him get better and better it was an absolute honor and privilege to have seen that

[@harshsaluja3915]

Great video!

[@QSLIMQ]

I would love to see how Rip and Kobe interacted in those 04 finals

[@user-kv8qx9kw8j]

Awesome video!

[@marcoslaureano5562]

Bro it's CRAZY how Kobe even SOUNDS like MJ in that really early interview - not the sound of their voice - Kobe was just a kid - but take what Kobe's saying and replace it with MJ's voice and it sounds just like a normal MJ interview. Kobe studied MJ on some Talented Mr. Ripley type of sh1t - it's ALMOST scary until you realize the kind of little brother/big brother relationship they had......

[@naticedog]

Miss you Kobe! Thanks for showing the world the mamba mentality! Love you man!

[@dexterbaker5067]

INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@exploregreer1048]

Love IT!!