D-Wade Reflects On His Relationship with Kobe Bryant | NBA on TNT

Dwyane Wade shares stories from his time playing with and against Kobe Bryant and reflects on the impact he left on the game of basketball.
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[@wadjay1117]

Dwayne Wade is someone I can feel is loved and with a strong heart. I am not surprised if he is to Miami what Kobe was to Los Angeles.

[@YankeeBlues21]

He is. There’s no athlete down here in South Florida that’s as big as he is. If Marino had won a Super Bowl or Cabrera had stayed with the Marlins or Jose Fernandez hadn’t died there’d be competition, but as it stands it’ll be a long time before anyone makes a run for Wade’s status

[@saz19s8]

He is to Miami what Kobe was to LA

[@Aarongomez305]

Miami is and always will be "Wade County" Greatest heat player of all time..

[@P2Feener305]

Wade county!

[@blaxors]

Don Shula and D Wade

[@deeshan9844]

3:09 - "You just like me'", that was so beautiful. That's what made Kobe special - he was a competitor at heart but he respected his competition.

[@dwyanewade8645]

W ❤️

[@beyondmediahouse]

It’s been 2 days and “Kobe Bryant is dead” still doesn’t feel right...RIP and respect ✊ NBA on TNT, thank you for this one hour special 💛💜

[@TheCarsfan4ever]

It's never gonna feel right. No one would ever be able to speak of the legacy that man created without that tragedy coming to mind either, but that's life.

[@SreyesSrinivasan]

That statement will never feel right.

[@benhartart9487]

Right and wrong are only words.. concepts, life implies death, live in the moment 🤟🏻

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

Romans 10:9

[@theDreamyCat1]

Ernie is the best. He continued to be there for each of them and lighten the mood across the whole segment

[@joshuafrye7680]

The amount of Kobe stories all these great people had of him is honestly unreal. The impact this man had was insane. Truly a juggernaut of his time. You will be missed Mamba💔🕊

[@Bilnation]

Wade’s story on Kobe calling him for advice on how to beat Boston in 2009. Mannnn 🤧🤧🤧

[@JuwanAnderson58]

Name of the vid ?

[@ishmaelm1932]

2010. He faced the magic in 2009

[@hmoobmeeka]

@@ishmaelm1932 no its the magic in 09 and celtics in 10

[@ishmaelm1932]

@@hmoobmeeka Yeah that's what I meant. 2009. Typo.

[@petebutkus3]

Yeah it's always about Wade... Even this whole clip..

[@ozsarpkaya6843]

TNT please upload the full episode when you can. Lots of people need this right about now.

[@solitairedoll]

Oz Sarpkaya I agree.

[@IneffableRob]

In case they don't, here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/mILEgGmDq7SHj8k

[@SlMBA.]

Thank you.

[@mauricedavis1740]

that’s a fact bro..

[@BuyBBStonk]

Showed D Wade a lot of love in Denver last year for his last game there. He's a great man, just like Kobe.

[@CustomizedUsername]

Kobe was the driving force on that 08 Redeem Team. He showed everyone how hard he worked even as the guy with the most rings on the squad.

[@stevenkunzer9027]

I know he isn’t a big part of this particular video but there is not a single media member I would want to honor the life of an athlete properly over Ernie Johnson. He is the most underrated baseball announcer because he only does a handful of games per season and is the realest guy on sports tv.

[@qceaz11]

D Wade has been giving Kobe his respect for years I know he us genuinely hurt by this smh

[@AHMAD-2324]

You mean Kobe has been earning his respect for year's. Because no one had to give Kobe anything he would either take it or earn it.

[@nightslash3970]

There are still some people who don’t realize how impactful Kobe was on almost everyone he meet, I still can’t believe he’s gone so suddenly it feels like an alternate timeline.

[@Dank_204]

Even those of us who never met him personally are suffering deep sorrow. 😔

[@blobcity3591]

This comment aged like fine wine

[@pg13pacernation30]

Man I still don't believe Kobe is gone

[@HHHPedigrees]

PG 13PACERNATION Same here I still can’t believe it. I still remember him playing in the NBA like it was yesterday.

[@MrBernard0911]

It was a psy-op. He's not really dead.

[@chrisyu327]

There's still a lot Kobe can accomplish... Stop this prank now ...

[@wm_9640]

2024 and it’s still painful to think about

[@leeyoko3165]

He stop hisself from saying I wanted to be like this N**** that was crazy how deep into stories people can get

[@CrazyAnimalGaming]

Yup he did. It's all love though. Nothing but love! RIP Mamba!

[@PurpleLionRs]

He was gonna say be like this nacker

[@curtissimmons2287]

@@PurpleLionRs not funny

[@CJ85024]

Lol

[@j-beezybustlife2768]

Kobe and D-Wade are my SGs also MJ. You will be missed Kobe!

[@HHHPedigrees]

Jabez OnTheSpot Harden is better than DWade. 3 best SGs all time are MJ, Kobe, Harden

[@HHHPedigrees]

Chi Rimbert DWade didn’t win a ring until Shaq got there. Ring or not Harden still a better player than Dwade.

[@HiddenWen]

The top 3 SG's. It's sad the middle one is now gone.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Stephen B. Smith boi

[@cedricf3451]

@@HHHPedigrees where harden rings gtfoh

[@armenfrundzhyan4572]

RiP Kobe Bryant and Gigi you will be missed 😭❣️😭❣️❣️😭😭😭❣️😭😭😭❣️😭❣️

[@kakalipat8824]

"Legends are not born, they are created" #mambaforever

[@Manntell]

Kobe is a legend not just in basketball he is also an author and filmmaker

[@MrBernard0911]

Author? It was written for him. Don't kid yourself. He was barely literate.

[@sergiodavis20]

bernard vorce 😴

[@numa2k147]

@@MrBernard0911 he was writing a children's book. Barely literate smh.

[@dlw1221]

You mean "Oscar Award Winning" Filmmaker.

[@charlesm4175]

I was never a huge fan of Kobe but I certainly respect him. He put in a ton of effort to be one of the best basketball players in the world. I feel sadness for his wife, his children, and for the people who truly loved him. I am glad that he got some time to be a full-time father. You can tell he throughly enjoyed being a dad and spending time with his children. Lets remember Kobe for being an all-time great basketball player and a great father figure.

[@jaricsias4275]

I hope Kobe is still alive and he and her Daughter Gigi is secretly working out her game man My Hero #Mamba4Life

[@cedricasdfghjkl9151]

😭 RIP Kobe Bryant. It feels so bad listening to D-Wade cause they are so sad the things he is talking about and everybody knows how close he was to Kobe Bryant.

[@KobeKid248]

Rest in Peace Kobe you inspired me at a young age I will always be grateful for your 41 years on this earth. I hope you and Gianna are in heaven shooting hoops love you both #Mamba4Life #GOAT

[@peterfehr7441]

DWade one of the classiest guys giving respect to his idol!

[@itsdjeazybaby7097]

Tough times don’t last tuff people , RIP Kobe

[@Scotty2413]

Love that story, I never heard it but i remember watching a kobe workout video in the 2008 olympics and he finished with that exact exercise that Dwade mentioned... RIP kobe. RIP gigi.

[@NikoLeon]

I don't know how long it'll take for us to get over this one. It still hurts. We miss you Kobe.

[@norvinzor]

Only 2 of the Top 3 SG are alive. I still cant believe it.

[@HHHPedigrees]

norvinzor Ummm Harden???

[@headh0ncho105]

Stephen B. Smith he is 4

[@HHHPedigrees]

HeadH0ncho Talent wise Harden is better than Wade. Wade has rings because he played with Shaq, Lebron, Bosh

[@nedzhminedkov1159]

Well Drexler and West are still alive

[@Swervmunna]

Stephen B. Smith you talking dumb asl harden nowhere near better than wade

[@bnoothtx-hvac1862]

As a 88 baby I grew up hoopin, the ONLY player I idolized was Kobe Bean Bryant, this one hurts a whole generation around the world #RipKobe #kob8thegr24t #RIPMAMBAcita

[@MakeitStop-er5kx]

So I was watching 2ktv today... since I finally got high speed internet, I caught Wade's appearance on episode 2 I believe. He was asked the toughest player he's ever had to guard in his career. No hesitation, Kobe he said. This broadcast that night, Ernie mentioned many times how it was such a unique situation, he'd never experienced it, and you could tell the moment was really hitting him. And Ernie's a tough cat, you should read about some adversity he's overcame. I know Mr. Jerry West said he didn't know if he'd be able to get over it, I'll never forget that part. One thing I'll leave you to ponder, not all organizations are like the Lakers. Look at West opening up his home to Kobe and those things. I have no doubt Kobe would've done same anywhere but it leaves one to wonder what would've happened if Kobe didn't have that critical outside influence helping guide him. And while Kobe's drive and work ethic was first class, there's been a lot of great talent who didn't have anyone and these young guys get caught up and lose focus.

[@forrealforreal8723]

A lot of people have jordan kobe and wade as top 3 sg but the gap between kobe and wade let’s you know how special Kobe was

[@pareshmathew1596]

Oh man..I wonder how wade felt when he said "You just like me" Kobe saying that must have felt so good. It makes you feel special.

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

God bless the family, friends and brothers of Kobe. 🙏

[@JoanneJaworski]

2:02-2:24 was heartbreaking to listen to what Dwyane (men) went through trying to be inhuman.

[@gabkoost]

We are learning so much from this tragedy. Wade saying that he and others from this generations only seek to be respected by Kobe only makes his legacy even larger.

[@kai88875]

Mamba I hope you knew how much you were loved and respected. 🙏

[@lukapelevic7651]

Everyone saying Kobe is dead that's not true he's always alive in our hearts when he's shooting for the win

[@jm-tl6od]

Or on an island laughing at everyone

[@isaacmoreno5093]

This is sad man. Kobe had so much more to give. Crazy how he was deemed a selfish player but he inspired so many players in the league

[@lewislighting7776]

They will never get over this his family will be traumatized and heart broken in a constant state of mournin they have to stay strong and everyone pray for them sudden deaths like that are so shockin and a shock to the system rip kobe

[@bartholomewlyons]

This story seems to be about Dwade)) “i ripped Kobe” “i didnt help him up” Kobe lives on, he never died, noone can accept he is gone. His legacy lives on. We r lucky we have so much material to watch n learn

[@74nova88mc]

You noticed that too!

[@bartholomewlyons]

Well, that’s not bad as DWade is just as competitive as Kobe. Even Kobe said that...according to DWade in this interview)) i dont doubt he loves him as we all do, even more. The story telling was limping a bit

[@MrDreamcast1]

He didn't genuinely like Kobe.

[@jen-weihuang9283]

Let's be honest, if you weren't a Lakers fan, you hated Kobe. You hated him because he wasn't on your team and by default, your team was going to get rocked. But you respected him because you knew he elevated the sport by bringing IT every game. That's my definition of a GOAT and that's what he had in common with MJ and LBJ. All are embodiments of villainy and heroism with regards to the sport. RIP to all the victims. 🐐🐐🐐

[@mitchpatterson2524]

It's so hard to fathom all this. Kobe u were such a inspiration. All I wanted was to be like u and meet u. Abd your daughter, I can't imagine. To all the ppl involved may u rest in peace. #8 and #24. U will always be remembered from that 17 year to the man u had become, u don't realize how many lives u effected from your change abd from everything that u have done. Love ya black Mamba

[@carayj]

Great job TNT love you guys RIP Kobe #8 #24

[@acebenedict9945]

The game of basketball has been forever changed

[@jibrilneal5941]

Rest in peace Kobe Bryant the real NBA legends in history

[@liammahoney1748]

d wade should be permanent on this show

[@camdendomville]

I honestly could see Kobe bringing this nation together doesn't matter if your black or white this hurts everyone involved we as a nation diffently could come together and we all miss Kobe gosh man you will be missed brother but never forget legends never die

[@objectiveone1478]

cam I agree, with all this govt hoopla, corruption, lies, scandals, Republicans vs Democrats, war, race wars, gender wars, etc, etc...simply things that tear us apart. I too believe the tragedy of losing Kobe can help many of us gel closer and put dumb divisive out of our minds. I pray his lost is not in vein, and I pray and believe we will all have unity for once and for all!

[@quintfl]

Cool story. D Wade's another one of my favorite players.

[@gerardov.9716]

RIP Gigi and Kobe Bryant

[@nickpreyma7374]

Somewhere in another dimension. Alternate universe. Kobe is alive. Sitting court side. With Gianna. And life is well. ....RIP Kobe 🦙😭

[@P2Feener305]

Will the youth coming up scream out Kobe when taking a shot on the court? I remember being a kid yelling out Kobe before you take a shot was the thing do to... legends never die.

[@user-ql3ws5uz1d]

Man these stories are GOOD

[@polohexon9153]

RIP Mamba 🕊

[@freddyloks4203]

I was hoping that they would share the stage outside with all the people who came out to L.A celebrate the life of a great ambitious athlete #8-24😔..

[@j_mad]

They say Kobe is the closest thing to MJ but D-Wade is the closest thing to Kobe IMO

[@HHHPedigrees]

TYRELL FAST I feel like their style is different.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Style wise wade is closer to prime jordan than Kobe. Kobe played like mid 90s jordan, wade played like late 80s jordan.

[@ccae07]

CPGoat #3 great comparison only basketball heads would kno that

[@thsu8]

@@TheIcemanthomas What are you talking about? Kobe is forever the closest thing to Mike. Kobe's style from his dress to speech to walk to mannerisms to bald head to celebrations to footwork to moves to personality is Michael. Wade is like the baby of Kobe and Iverson.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

thsu8 u talking about stuff that has Zero to do with basketball. I’m referring to style of play. If u watched prime wade and prime mj u would understand. Kobe was more of a jumper shooter who could slash. Wade, like young mj was a pure slasher. When mj got older and couldn’t rely as much on athleticism, he became more of a jumper shooter like Kobe.

[@toddrichardson8595]

Kobe Bryant had Larry Bird on his All Time Starting 5... He was asked "You played for the Lakers and you have a Celtic on your All Time Starting 5?" Kobe replied "What can I say except Larry Bird was Money!"

[@gogochannel1959]

My mom is occasional basketball fan and when I heard the news I told her: Mom, you know Bryant, the basketball player? I just saw the news and he died in heli crash. And she was thinking few seconds... Bryant? Yes, you know the one who won it all, who played at Olympics. And she is like, ohh you mean Kobee? That was the moment I realized how big he was.

[@princeofnilevalley6578]

May Kobe rest in power & may the truth come out on what really happened!! He was on his way to build a huge empire/new league... Most don't even know his billion dollars business deals he recently made before they cut him short!! My condolences to all the victims along with their families.

[@VihanChelliah]

I miss him so much. I made a tribute video for him that I wish I could share with the world.

[@flipcool2117]

Rip Kobe&Gigi

[@IshhTheFish]

Wow can't believe Kobe didn't get to say goodbye. Tragic

[@cianoleary1]

please upload the full episode when you can, thank you tnt

[@petebutkus3]

He turned this whole thing about himself......this guy is something else. Gesh hating kobe getting this much love, smfh

[@rickDArula]

Wade is to Miami Is what kobe was to LA

[@mikehaun6411]

Great contribution to a great man I like this video he is one of the top three ever if not number one!

[@hitiblue]

Pease people don't fly when the weather is bad and there is thick fog, DON'T DO IT !!! Listen to news and signs from mother nature, stay with your loved ones.

[@mrboss20ten]

Facts!! All pilots would agree with this statement

[@urekmazino2485]

Stubbo242 nice pfp

[@FullMPTV]

Bro that guitar solo vid is sick, been playin it on repeat for 10 mins lol! Major ups

[@benjisea]

But why did they do it man

[@dlw1221]

@@mrboss20ten except this Pilot was given special permission to fly that day for whatever reason idk

[@jenferg07]

no views it says 0 comments it said also RIB KOBEEEEEE WE ALL LOVED YOUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@intiazkhan2053]

R.I.P kobe and gigi

[@EvanThomas]

For anyone that is wondering about the rookie game in which D Wade ripped Kobe in the 4th, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWjMp52MlriIsNE

[@emiliagonzalezsanchez6959]

Hurt aso much 💔💔💔💔

[@ATreeFrogCollective]

Wade County 305 for life

[@dumpsand]

Amazing. Thank you Turner Sports

[@2quann]

I didn’t think iverson was one of his favorite players because he was definitely one of mines still to this day.

[@keevoj5509]

he's lebron's and chris paul,step curry and alot more. Iverson and Kobe was the two most popular nba players when mike left and before lebron came

[@aaron7462]

Why you think he was #3

[@johngonzalez4298]

Dwyane Wade is the greatest Heat 🌇 player

[@satman223]

Hardly anybody is talking about the lead up to the super bowl because of this death. I have two big problems with this. Number one we're talking all about Kobe and not really talking enough about the other people who perished. Even his daughter is not getting his enough coverage as he is. It says though Kobe was the only person on that helicopter. Number two I'm sorry that they passed away and perished in that terrible accident but there are so many story after story after story of the Colby death and we're not talking enough about super bowl and other things that are also coming up.

[@chorizo3434]

It feels like our master has left us and we still don't have the answers... He was our Master Oogway, and we are all the chosen ones.

[@herbertgonzalez4170]

62 dislikes Man you people Aren't human you have no souls or hearts ! Poor man the legend kobe loses his life with his daughter and other friends !! Smh may god bless these people

[@おにぎり-s1b]

ウェイドは仲良かったと思うし本当につらい…

[@VoodooChaos]

Respect 👏

[@-themercyseat]

RIP Kobe, Gianna and the other souls who were lost that day. God bless their families through this most difficult time. I will say one thing that is strange to me, (disclaimer...I am not a conspiracy theorist, this is just an observation) on his coat, there is a serpent. I thought it was an interesting addition to his attire. Hope you are all well and healthy, living and loving your best life. Peace, D

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

Gm edagdwg thanks for sharing God bless you all a loving basketball family no matter who or where you come from love for this history of a man keeps you together only God can 🙏 changes everything Linda j peace ❤️💯🌈

[@hwdjit17]

Use to love them Heat vs. Lakers Christmas Day games RIP Kobe

[@outraclasseglow]

GREAT WADE!!

[@tankeater]

KOBE would be rolling over in his grave if he knew that D thought he had a daughter now... Actually think about that, and his death makes more sense.

[@user-pq4dq6bj2u]

Do these need to be monetised? You couldnt just post it all in one video?

[@HHHPedigrees]

Qwerty Werty Fire the intern

[@Dr.Think4Yourself]

It's better this way so we can listen to the individual and focus on them. There full interview in whole was on TV. And maybe be posted later. You prefer looking for timestamps?

[@josephriconda5271]

This was so tough to watch. #MambaForever

[@WrathUponEden]

RIP Black Mamba.

[@JamesonScalia]

❤️❤️❤️🏀👑🏀❤️❤️❤️

[@killagates186]

Why only 2 videos posted

[@TonyVisciardi]

Couldn't we say that Kobe is more globally known than Wade? Wade is a Miami legend. But isn't Kobe an America legend if not world? Just asking.

[@SoloPerICommenti]

Weird story, in 2008 Wade was already a FMVP, Kobe was not. Not expecting him to still be star struck

[@AhmedMahmoud-yy9ri]

They should change the logo of the NBA!!

[@PilotDaveLI]

If you didn't like D-Wade before...you do now.

[@jenferg07]

this deserves a #gonetofast 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@eddie9244]

i got weird vibes from this special. notice they always talk about themseleves and not kobe bryant the person its always about them and not Kobe

[@marzmerized9818]

He set it up

[@dannyflare2207]

💜🧡💜🧡

[@dubraefox8938]

Why is this dude wearing a "$nake pendant?!?

[@Vaithen]

Dubrae fox why do u think

[@devincheatham166]

Michael Jackson and Prince together didn't feel like this loss. 😭😭😭

[@Paula-Heels]

If they real care about Kobe and his legacy, they will fight to make him the logo for the NBA.

[@renehernandez7584]

Mamba 4 life