Kobe Bryant & Tracy McGrady Interview Part 2: Why Kobe wishes T-Mac had been his teammate | The Jump

Tracy McGrady and Kobe Bryant sit down with Rachel Nichols of The Jump for an exclusive interview, describing a game between the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers in 2002-03 and an elbow Kobe put into T-Mac's back (0:58) , how Kobe wishes McGrady would have been his teammate, their thoughts on James Harden's play with the Houston Rockets, their takes on Anthony Davis wanting a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, LeBron James' groin injury and how it relates to Kobe's Achilles, and whether they would return to the NBA.
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[@Londonsworld2012]

Who else smiling from ear to ear watching this

[@intalent]

I didn't want the damn video to end!

[@pvhep4036]

Me! I watched the part of the dunkcontest 4 times! Shame it wasnt any longer

[@nasirjones9149]

Me lol

[@johancorrales6537]

JRstylez til this day!! D wilder voice

[@BlackKen_M]

JRstylez thought I was the only one

[@xdivisionvision]

Prime TMac and Kobe is like watching sub zero vs scorpion

[@dareuslomas94]

division100 shit yea!!! Vegeta or Goku

[@kisswriters]

No doubt! Perfect analogy...

[@nasirjones9149]

On God

[@ILikeIt62]

Couldn't have said it any better

[@raybugz9275]

Tmac is Sub-Zero and Kobe is Scorpion

[@desmondtan2237]

tracy and kobe chemistry is GOLD

[@ave3.727]

you can see the love they have for each other

[@Youngcashflymoney]

Desmond Tan its like pg and kawhi..

[@wiseguy2312]

Like Will Smith and Martin in bad boys lol

[@chrisedwards1718]

@@Youngcashflymoney this didn't age well

[@mgcballa2010]

@@chrisedwards1718 😂😂

[@IceMan-ed6fb]

It's like my brain can't accept it

[@TMacandKobe4real]

I'm all fucked up too.....we all are😞💔

[@brifo3394]

For sure, feels like a nightmare and haven't woken up yet.

[@wwayne3883]

Most fucked up feeling ever

[@basedgod6970]

Long live the great 8 💜

[@Dboigames]

I am hurting man

[@youngboy_chiefkeefsosa3856]

This is Legendary I can watch them talk basketball all day

[@Scarytriodoors]

Deadass bro

[@bigshmoke9392]

On god

[@jeans8607]

Wow!!! I wish they played together

[@steezomatic4398]

These demigods

[@cerebralmindgame9818]

Real talk

[@bishomon]

Give Kobe and T-Mac their own 1 hour show. Highest rated show in ESPN history guaranteed.

[@madara792]

Interviewing NBA legends every week. First episode has got to be AI and KG!

[@allenjacob2719]

That would be dope they wouldn’t let it happen though the media hates Kobe. Look how they did him for his Oscar smh.

[@chron151]

@@madara792 They'd need a curse button like the one that KG has on Area21. LOL!

[@intalent]

hell yeah

[@calebm.8264]

I'm with you on that

[@nosrejadorable]

No wonder TMac is emotional right now. They had a different bond that him and Kobe had.

[@sofiyarini]

yeah they go way back, i was crying watch his reaction to Kobe's death 😢

[@queenvashti2889]

Exactly! This really hurt man.....

[@michaelpeterson6900]

Kobe didn't have many real friends. But Tracy was definitely 1 of the few.

[@taylorwaylor8965]

Yeah this is his true BFF

[@lish306]

Kobe respected him T Mac is a GOAT

[@hsalman007]

Kobe: "imagine, a 42 year old dunk contest champion!" McGrady: "you just tryna tear his achillies"

[@sololifegee6514]

That was funny lol

[@Dean_Winchester247]

VC's windmill is still better than most of the other young players' windmills. He's the best of the best at windmill dunks.

[@VampireHunterD44]

Bruh, I was dead!!😂🤣🤣 T-Mac: "Bruh, don't get on that with her..."😒 Me:🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@massivoset]

Bro he died at 41 😮 chills

[@94mikless]

Can we have 400 hours of this interview please?

[@skip1837]

Facts

[@wesmyone9562]

😆

[@xavierrainey8747]

1000

[@tmc14121]

forreals man

[@edwardperalta3561]

Que

[@anthonyb2559]

These young dudes don't know... This was one of the best rivalries in NBA history.

[@dot_380gaming]

DaRomeo and the best thing about it is, off the court, they’re brothers. They respected each other so much.

[@TMacandKobe4real]

💯💯💯

[@brothadude]

If Tracy had a better team they would be both be in the finals

[@livingtruth8578]

@@brothadude if Grant Hill were healthy, it could’ve happened.

[@user-ew5hv1kd7m]

@@livingtruth8578 and Tim Duncan was gonna sign with Orlando in 2000. Imagine Kobe vs Tmac and Shaq vs Tim Duncan

[@lllcraiglll]

As a diehard TMac fan when I was younger, I disliked Kobe. But then as years went by, I couldn’t help but to respect him and acknowledge him as one of the greatest who ever played. It is so hard to believe that he passed away in this fashion, before he even made the hall of fame. May Kobe and his daughter GiGi Rest In Peace. I shall be forever inspired by his Mamba mentality.

[@marcuswilliams2910]

I feel the same way bro. I loved TMac as a youngn & hated Kobe b/c he was his rival more than anyone else. I always respected his game no matter how much I didn't like him but as he showed more of his personality the older he got I began to like him too to the point where I was rooting for him his last couple seasons & was pissed when they let him play 40 + min a game & he tore his Achilles b/c I knew he'd never be our Mamba again. Being from philly with him & his daughter dying like that has the whole city feeling empty

[@robhova]

I wouldn't say I hated Kobe but I was like naw Tmac better. I was a Grant Hill fan more than anything I saw a few games were Tmac played in his rookie and sophomore season and said this dude is going to be problem if he gets to shine. Them both landing in Orlando and Grant being out I was like time for the Tmac show and he did not disappoint.

[@christopherpeterson4106]

Well said we all share (in this comment) share that sentiment T-mac 4 life Rest easy Bean ♾️

[@sdidadon8445]

Likewise! Well said!

[@EggsEzz]

Same with me. I completely agree. I used to root against Kobe and love making Kobe jokes with my friends but I couldn't help but respect him as his career progressed because he worked so hard and earned his success. I even cried at his retirement so this is like a million times harder. Also keeping the other victim's family in my prayers.

[@samuel2pac72]

Kobe Bryant interviews are always worth watching.

[@tylerb325]

You could honestly listen to Kobe talk basketball ALL DAY. Simply brilliant & beyond eloquent. It's beyond me how people never mention him in the list of the greatest minds to ever play the game. He's probably watched and studied more tape than any player in the history of this league.

[@miguelhernandez1248]

He leaves you wanting to hear more 😒

[@yonaxl]

Yes his analysis is deep and always surprises you what he notices

[@nathanrspain]

His mentality was 20 years ahead of his time.

[@nevilleeasley5738]

VISIONEER

[@AlexandreG]

It was not. His mentality is timeless, coming 2050 there's not gonna be a single player with his mentality, NBA keeps getting softer

[@Dr_Jim57]

Kobe was spot on with Harden "he'll never win a championship with that style of play". And he was speaking from personal experience. When he was young he tried to do it all and kept coming up short, but it wasn't until he embraced his dynamic with Shaq that the titles started coming in He also predicted correctly how Lebron could still continue playing for years to come. Brilliant basketball mind

[@flex6965]

One of them ones

[@aleclouison]

love their dynamic. what I love about Kobe is even though he respected all these guys, he never showed it until after he retired. On the court he wanted to kill everyone on the other team. Truly a great competitor.

[@skip1837]

That's that xhit Giannis got .. that's why I tune in to see the Bucks play Giannis wants that crown

[@mkb9122]

but lebron make friends and wants to play for them LOL. kobe is a killa

[@NateT092]

got it and study his game/mentality from goat MJ.

[@cthaxton1005]

Nobody showed respect on the court lol. You know how many fights, dead mom jokes, kid jokes, basketball jokes were thrown around on the court back then

[@macnificent4]

KingLeo80 more losses too

[@alexandersmith2895]

This hit different now that he is gone😔😔

[@Yuurrrrrrrr]

Same brother, same. 😢

[@hellspells74]

Why? It's the same.

[@XR3acts]

Always does, cherish the now

[@dps253]

My heart goes out to T-Mac. You can see why his tears just streaming down nonstop during his interview with Rachel. He is in pain to lose a close friend, who could make him laugh, and who could be laughed at by him, without the slightest of the superstar swagger. And now, there is only echo of emptiness.

[@hassanhaulcy]

They would've been an unstoppable duo bruh.

[@real96]

@Nolay Austin he just said himself he wanted to lmao

[@Cochise954]

they would have been destroying the league.

[@julioelchavez2889]

No one else would touch the ball

[@colbylynes]

they wouldve been the tom bradys of the nba with ppl hating them winning so damn much lol

[@jvkenshin416]

They would've been like Jordan and Pippen.

[@KTKZon58]

Kobe started teaching class when Rachel asked him the Harden question 😂😂😂

[@markfalconnerida5711]

When your getting old you become wiser, I agree on what Kobe said regarding James Harden.

[@stealthiscool]

G Mass because he’s been there, he’s seen that absolutely dominating the ball doesn’t win championships whilst deferring more to your teammates puts the team in a much better position if they’re good enough

[@specialk864]

James Harden is an average basketball player, AT BEST, who, occasionally, happens to get lucky, and an absolutely horrible team mate. the Rockets will NEVER win it all as long as Hardens playin for em’... no matter who they put around em’.

[@ifeellikeyeezus8525]

Special K you just a hater. Kobe said harden is the most similar to him in the league offense wise

[@stopplaying6605]

Special K your really gonna use the word average?, harden is one of the stars. he’ll be remembered as one of the best

[@CLLife]

T-MAC TAKE CARE OF HIS FAMILY BROTHER THEY GONNA NEED SOMEBODY HE TRUST.

[@JOHN-rt7jk]

You could see that drive and serious in kobes face when he said he could come back if he wanted to, thats the black mamba

[@culleeyy]

Kobe and T-Mac like watching Goku and Vegeta

[@ENB90]

Except Vegeta is stronger in this scenario. Kobe is more like Vegeta than Goku imo at least personality-wise.

[@anthonydontoh5383]

That's so apt

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Dude, somewhere in this thread, i'm saying the same thing! Good call!

[@hoodieboy1515]

To me it’s more of Naruto & Sasuke haha

[@jordyottewalder4145]

ENB90 in my opinión Kobe is goku cause he always worked harder

[@sixtynine-eo5dt]

I like how they both just boomerang the compliments back to each other 😂 legends.

[@mgtowlifeseasyifyoutry1274]

Kobe low key dissing tmacs injurys

[@murisdemirovic3364]

His take on Harden was spot on..Kobe would have made a great coach 💯

[@Bryponce23]

WOW that synchronicity at 3:59! Both show their brilliant basketball minds!

[@theiggod6921]

I remember Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, and Kobe Bryant putting on a show every night back in the day! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jullius.6433]

TheIGGod more physical too. Not this James Harden get touch and a foul.

[@deweydewey712]

Dont forget vc

[@leafsfan1728]

Back when basketball was truly enjoyable to watch!! So many stars and great teams!!

[@yusefimmanuel6377]

The early 2000 was still 🔥. It was a carryover from the 90s. The fuckboys they have now is a carryover from the late 2000s.

[@hcf797]

The good ole days

[@toysofarkham]

F this... I’m puttin em together on 2k

[@hoodieboy1515]

HAHAH!

[@dos8679]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@noblesalaam2365]

Unstoppable duo that plays both sides of the ball!!!

[@sixtynine-eo5dt]

Do it for the culture

[@jaimemendoza907]

Great minds think alike 😄

[@lagisole]

"I will enter the things that I know I can win" 😎

[@sololifegee6514]

Best line right there

[@exxie1]

Words of wisdom, love you Kobe... miss you everyday

[@RiruKrypto_]

1:50 Kobe be like I just wanna test his back to see if it's healthy. lmao

[@kobejordan3420]

“Have you seen the dunk contests these last few years?” 😂😂😂😂

[@sneezy-e]

But LaVine and Gordon was epic so lets not rewrite history

[@mikeuzumaki775]

Yeah, these last few years were actually dope!! Kobe wrong!

[@SuperAnuar1234]

@@sneezy-e that was the only good year of the las 10 at least

[@srod8818]

Real talk LMFAO 🤣 😂

[@1216Davis]

@@sneezy-e Yes,Yes my

[@InitialXG]

Kobe knows VC is the dunking goat. I’ve never seen Kobe not be competitive except in this video lol

[@onelyfemusic6213]

He said when he was real young Vince was better than him at dunking

[@DJSkandalous]

Vince vs Kobe vs T-Mac and then throw in someone like Antwan Jaminson. It would have been one of the best contest ever. Damn

[@terryjfk8593]

bruh kobe and T-MAC used do some sick ass inn game dunks tho too i think people forget but VC dunking goat

[@phillyd2738]

He s not the dunking Goat Shawn Kemp is

[@ek274]

I definitely think VC is on top when it comes to dunking, but I really think Kobe's biggest weakness in dunking was his hand size. MJ, Tmac, Vince all have bigger hands that can palm the ball like glue is on there. Steve Francis was also a perfect example of this. Dude had crazy bunnies but had to dunk the ball with more of his wrist at times

[@Ancelottiinzaghi]

Watching this makes me feel he’s still alive. What a great man and what a great pair here.

[@philly4yoyo]

Such a dads at a cookout or barbershop interview lol. Rest easy Kobe and Gianna Bryant, John, Keri and Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah and Payton Chester, Christina Mauser, and Ara Zobayan.

[@cecilraynor2423]

who would ever thought tmac and kobe would ever be doing a interview together........this some legendary shit.

[@wisconsinlonnie4143]

I just found this shit. Raw!!💪🏾

[@sspahspecializedsmartphone5825]

Rachel Nichols needed tmac or Kobe would not of done it with her

[@jamarnave6203]

Legendary Asf

[@jodycollier8012]

tmac hella chill, always has been

[@Layzee888]

I want to see an interview with Kobe and A.I. next!!!

[@maddmoney9342]

True dat

[@spencerwhitsett9350]

💯

[@CustomizedUsername]

Word

[@pedrogates3189]

Or a.i and shaq together

[@sum07071]

Layzee Nguyen Kobe, AI, Tracy, Jordan, KD. Unstoppable most electrifying scorers on one team

[@chrismsantosi9983]

Rest in Paradise my brother . Thank u for everything . We are Greatful . U are missed dearly . One Love . 🏀💔😔

[@paradigmsecurity3570]

Eeman and A'mal is the only way to succeed

[@Theak47forall]

Oh man how i miss Kobe. I can't even imagine how loosing him feel to his family. Rest in Peace Kobe. My number 1 always and forever.

[@alexandergoldman]

Vince Carter @ 7:10....still has the SMOOTHEST WINDMILL IN THE NBA in 2019. Dude is effin unreal. Props to Kobe for admitting that he wouldn't go anywhere near a dunk contest that has Vince in it...Kobe knows Vince is the greatest dunker of all time

[@facelessandnameless]

alexandergoldman 👌

[@qhorton6743]

💯

[@GODLOVEME-uj3vb]

That Vince 720 Destroy Nba dunk history

[@VikingWolf745]

Kobe is my fav player 1 of the greatest of all time but Vince is 1 of the greatest & most smoothest dunkers of all time

[@alexandergoldman]

@@VikingWolf745 amen brotha...u speak the truth

[@primejudicator7817]

I fell out when Kobe said he was going to test that back. You might be my best friend in the whole wide world...but I'm still gonna take yo' ass out if it means I get the W. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@intalent]

he's so petty lol

[@Entertainus808]

1:35 big elbow in the back. Tested his back alright😂😂

[@killabee5810]

i dont see anything wrong.

[@towoawawaboofficial]

Competition is a hell of a word🤣😂😂

[@benitocamela6336]

That's what competing is all about. On the court/field/pitch I'm out there to win, outside it's another story.

[@airfuture9464]

Tracy McGrady was so good bruh, but his back spasms would always show up and derail him thru out his career. Plus, Tracy never had a collection of brothers ready to ride with him for a title run.

[@TopOpp59]

Atleast he got his ring but it was in his last seasons with the Spurs

[@shemardavis8811]

@@TopOpp59 ummm Tracy doesn’t have a ring sir lol. Trace Mcgrady last season was in 2013. Spurs won the title in 2014

[@sweetjones9302]

@@TopOpp59 sorry buddy your wrong

[@user-xe2io2go1f]

Tracy really loved him and looked up to him. Their bromance is dope to watch ♥️

[@light-waitghost3682]

T-Mac on Kobe saying Vince Carter should enter the dunk contest, "Now you're trying to tear his Achilles!"

[@TheTobirianagentzero]

aannd nooow vc tryn to enter the dunk contest for real

[@biggotti2744]

Katsura Agentzero do it for Kobe

[@TheTobirianagentzero]

@@biggotti2744 yea i wanna see that

[@Luke24160]

I’m 25 years old feeling like I’m 12 watching this video. Arguably my 2 favorite players of all time!

[@BlackKen_M]

LucasLA yes

[@nothanks6290]

Rest In Peace a legend 24 never dies

[@LCB-gz8cz]

i struggle with depression and been for a very long time. i found kobe when he died, and the last 2 weeks his mentality have been helping me out of bed when i really didn´t have to wake up. thanks for being you, kobe

[@christophergriffith5273]

You were a first responder and found Kobe after the crash?

[@miguelmatthewsvillanueva959]

Kobe and Tracy would be one of the most athletic duos 🤷‍♂️🚫🧢

[@mrblend]

VC and Tmac were.

[@BigMy28]

Fastbreak would have been crazy and their prime together

[@tygarflinstone643]

Would have been like Jordan and pippen

[@damarimoland1613]

MMVXII staples would’ve been lit 😪

[@palenque4477]

Lakers almost traded for t mac on draft night

[@iskobab1986]

This video will be one of the most popular video of all time about basketball

[@anteriostokes5820]

MII this is post basketball career don’t make yourself look like a goofy bro

[@salmanmohamed8371]

“Heroes come and go, but legends live on forever”. 💔

[@JasonWindsor88]

It’s bittersweet to see how well Kobe & T Mac’s personalities mesh & the chemistry these two legends have because you know they would’ve been good friends til they were old men

[@dramagangbdkn2233]

“Nope I was not gonna have Vince Carter beat me” lol

[@GODLOVEME-uj3vb]

But kobe heart know that Vince already beat him ego issue

[@superfans2324]

But Kobe can’t dunk as aesthetic as vince

[@elizabethmidgey802]

Still can't have a ring

[@george4272]

I miss those days with all of my heart. Talent was spread all over the league ; Kobe, TMAC , VINCE , AI, Pierce, RAY , Corey , KG , Tim , Dwade , Lebron etc. etc. Nowadays everybody want to play together. You have around 15-20 teams that are unwatchable / absolutely horrible. Only 4-5 teams are decent and you know who will win in October. I really miss the old days

[@lancejacobsen8372]

Lets not forget the Eastern conference was absolutely trash during that era also. Western conference was where it was at. Kobe is my all-time favorite player.

[@RonaldDorsinator]

I love the fact the fact that I got to see Jordan, Shaq, Penny, Grant hill, AI, Kobe, Vince T-Mac and Lebron play

[@RealFuckingReviews]

Corey?? As in maggete??? 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😂

[@Joza_17]

This season is quite distributed Bucks Greek Freak Toronto kawhi Celtics Kyrie Rockets Harden Spurs Derozen Lakers James Nuggets Nikola Pacers Oladipo 76ers Joel Emiid OKC Westbrook + PG13 Portland Damian Lillard Jazz Donovan (last yr dunk contest champ) Heat Wade Pistols Griffin NOP AD (trading soon)

[@RealFuckingReviews]

You always knew who was goin to win in October back then as well. It was either going to be Los Angeles, or San Antonio.

[@gilbertmanayan8721]

I'm not crying you're crying 😭 rest easy mamba 💛💜

[@nojnoj594]

Those guys at their prime, never thought of teaming up. Such a privilege to watch them do what they got to do.

[@kristophercrater1901]

James Harden was fouled by Kobe's comments

[@Bsain23]

You cant give a tech to a legend

[@papertoweldispenser9227]

Kristopher Crater To be fair, Kobe did give props to the level Harden is playing at as of recent.

[@ezekwu]

lol...

[@jamessingh4204]

Just remember. Harden is not calling those fouls. Someone else is. Which means harden is doing something right.

[@Holason89]

Best funny comment

[@Dean_Winchester247]

VC windmilling perfectly at the age of 42. My goodness.

[@Saladin420]

Dean Winchester effortlessly

[@WickManStick]

VC is a freak that's for sure.

[@Ruthless-hm3wr]

Vinsanity -T Mac - Kobe were my 2000's fav players, they were so amazing to watch! And Vince is a physical beast, hope he plays up 45!

[@SharikhKhan138]

Ruthless 1771 He’s gonna dunk on some rookie... I can see it happening...

[@andrewokamoto]

This is probably my favorite Kobe interview because he's chatting and reminiscing with an old friend. It's beautiful.

[@Dudesaidthat]

Feel like this interview so underratedably legendary

[@BornLegend1]

7:30 Kobe: “Have you seen the dunk contest these last few years”😂😂

[@samsmlee]

@TheRealist 811 I agree, except, 2016 dunk contest was actually better than MJ vs Dominique in almost every aspect. Go watch it again. MJ and Dominique would've been eliminated in first round if they were doing those dunks in 2016.

[@haoyuwang24]

Kobe must be watched all of those dunks to make that comment hahah

[@DaveDEF82]

Vince Carter in his prime would have even had a real hard time with Lavine and Gordon. Those two are freaks and have been since their highschool days.

[@AbdulRashidYakubu]

They remind me of Ken and Ryu from street fighter. Same moves, slight differences

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Great analogy. I would say Kobe is Ryu, more disciplined, mature, instinctual. TMac is Ken more raw talent/power, edgier.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Can they also be compared to Goku vs. Vegeta? Think 1st battle, *SAIYAN SAGA*

[@creejedi208]

Jordan is Akuma.

[@joharys14]

@@leonardobraynen1524 I agree with your analysis of Kobe being Ryu and T-mac being Ken.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

@@joharys14 thanks my dude. Just made perfect sense if u look at their personalities and court skills. And the Ryu/Ken connection works cuz they are more like brothers, trained together.

[@collinbyrnes4040]

Rest easy Legend you changed my life we Philly Strong and I’ll always have that mamba mentality

[@CardiacCanez690]

I’m pretty sure this is his gym he was flying to with his daughter yesterday 😔

[@cjpayne2385]

It is....

[@amandaparfait9468]

😔💔

[@Sheila612Miller]

Yes she had a game.

[@jhustle5001]

I'm not a hater of the current NBA but tbh this generation of Kobe,Duncan, Tracy, Dirk was probably the best ever, the game was beautiful! Kobe is definitely in the GOAT conversation!

[@f0rtyy815]

reason Kobe aint really in the GOAT conversation is because there is an exact same style but better player in MJ. with lebron, some people say kobe is better but noone can say 100% that one is better because their style is different, the players around them are different, etc. Kobe is definitely GOAT caliber player if u know what i mean but not really in the conversation.

[@TheCaptain-cq1fo]

@@f0rtyy815 That actually made a lot of f*ckn sense. lol Because he's the mirror of MJ, the one who came first, despite being a GOAT caliber player, he's been excluded from the GOAT conversation. Basically MJ just extended his career for another 20 years through Kobe. Good job putting a pin in that never-ending debate. Kudos!

[@natsudragneel4144]

how dare you forget the likes of KG, Shaq, AI, Yao

[@stevencoardvenice]

Jack s Chima Yeah that's my favorite period. The nba2k and nba live all star games were so stacked with talent. The best power forwards and guards ever. Just to troll one of my friends on nba2k2, I beat him only using Tmac to score every point for the magic. Like 100 points. For 2-guards you had Iverson, kobe tmac, vince carter, Ray Allen. I really don't enjoy James harden's game

[@stevencoardvenice]

TheRealist 811 Lebron is not in any conversation for goat. He's a top 10 player

[@Allaluca]

Good job ESPN, this is what people wanna watch! rewatching this interview.....it just breaks my heart

[@robertrosales.23]

Kavalan we need more interviews like this

[@KiDDViNTAGE91]

This interview holds so much value. Kobe's take on AD situation, his view on James Harden and Championships. This is awesome...

[@ogcellus7225]

Miss you Kobe

[@icemangg4075]

That would’ve been a Top 5 all time duo I believe

[@Swaveyntn]

Time to try it out in 2k. XD

[@leroyrodgers6089]

I seriously think they would have been better than Mike and Pippen. And I'm a bulls diehard. Playing with each other would have extended both of their careers

[@KA-js4ll]

@@leroyrodgers6089 Stupidest thing I ever heard. Tmac was not a good defender and Scottie Pippen is arguably one of the best defenders of all time. Tmac and Kobe were not efficient, those Spurs teams would have killed them.

[@leroyrodgers6089]

@@KA-js4ll dude just chill, we dont know how they would have been. The only reason they were not as efficient is because A. Jordan is the Goat. And B. Defenses were smothering back then. Today TMAC and Kobe in their primes would avg 48% not 44. But yes I did go overboard slightly I know how great Pippen was. I still think they would have been a top 5 duo. At least top 10.

[@edmichaelalobog8886]

Aftab Ali Jordan never played zone defense in his career. And the mid 2000s were the toughest era to score in. Don’t even get started with today’s era 34 year old Kobe averaged 27ppg 6rpg 6apg while shooting 46% during the 2012-2013. It’s crazy how they even compare Kobe’s ‘06 FT attempts to Harden’s, since it’s a two different worlds.

[@KevinRynd]

Two living legends. Good people they are

[@TerryClemons]

Vince gotta do the dunk contest now out of respect for Kobe.

[@michaelcurenton6608]

Facts

[@arcticwanderer2109]

The dude is 43. cant dunk no more

[@joebruce4826]

Vince don't have 20yr old legs

[@thsu8]

That coward LeBron James should finally do the dunk contest for Kobe

[@chalkyblack7582]

@@arcticwanderer2109 shidddddd

[@THA6reat1]

Rest in HEAVEN KOBE KING BRYANT .... 😭❤🧡💛💚

[@paradigmsecurity3570]

Eeman and A'mal is the only way to succeed

[@yutaowang87]

he can do everything I can do, "but he's taller." .....

[@ramjb]

And a pretty big wingspan advantage too. T-Mac was absurd to watch, seriously. Damned injuries got the best of him far too early but at his prime he was a nonstop show.

[@muckmire3716]

T Mac was much better going left than Kobe

[@bluelarsen2093]

@@ramjb People forget about T Mac. Dude was probably the most gifted offensive player of all time.

[@jimasi4392]

Kobe is greatest 2-way player in NBA history.

[@mashwork6615]

Thing was Kobe was way more durable than Mcgrady. Kobe’s intensity was on another level. But skill wise there’s really no difference and in fact T-Mac was a better athlete. But injuries, situations and a few intangibles is what separates Kobe from Mcgrady

[@hbkinfluence]

"the love is gone" -tmac... underrated sad comment of the year

[@bupsmertozkal]

Man he's probably pissed at basketball up to this age. He could have deleted MJ's name off if he ever got the chance to play. Unlucky injuries stole his whole career from him.

[@timothymarland1151]

Gone way too soon. 41 is too young to have your life taken away from you. Especially his poor daughter. Had her whole life ahead of her

[@markfalconnerida5711]

I love this interview. I wish there as load management in those days when T Mac was playing. I love how he was playing they were my idols including Vince Carter.

[@alwayzchillin0714]

Literally my 3 favorites, haven’t really been into basketball since. 😔

[@schoolyouall]

That era was stacked with quality smalls kobe faced at his peak. Ai, Tmac, Vince, D Wade, cp3, grant hill, melo, LeBron and so on. Might be unpopular opinion but Kobe at his peak faced more elite players than Jordan at his peak.

[@abdullahhardy8799]

Kobe IQ of the game on point! You heard him say James harden would not win. A championship with his style of play!!.. and look what happened Houston lost in game 6 AT HOME!!

[@PlayfulCloud3]

Abdullah Hardy houston chokes every crunch time it sucks honestly, its either they have the lead or theyll lose regardlessly

[@abdullahhardy8799]

@@PlayfulCloud3 💯 all the way

[@Sam-oe4dt]

Mat ter that’s not IQ smh

[@sachinruparelia]

James Harden is a clown

[@nniivekkappo7544]

and they're losing 4 straight now

[@dgames8900]

Ok so now, get an interview with Tmac, Kobe, and Iverson. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@slimmee22]

DGames facts all the ballers from the early 00s

[@stevencoardvenice]

DGames Yes good idea. They can talk about 2001 finals. And Allen is very good in interviews. The top 3 guards of the 2000s

[@Ero1452]

and Vince Carter :)

[@cameronasti8064]

My 3 favorite players of all time I would die

[@darrylroyal2100]

Add VC and it be 🔥🔥🔥

[@govindramesh884]

I miss Kobe so much. It's devastating to Even think he's gone. He was my favourite, growing up, and as I grew, seeing him mature from the dynamite teenager, to the legendary playmaker he went on to become, my respect only grew. Buzzer beaters, killer plays, 81 points, comeback from a Achilles tear, the man is basically unbelievable. He was my inspiration on the court, like no one else ever was. I even had number 8 on my jersey, as a player on my high school team. It's just beyond words how much he meant to us. Kobe. The best in my books, then, now and always. Rest in peace, my hero.

[@ricardovera116]

It’s so terrible how went out, but Kobe seemed to really be at peace and I love who he became up to the point before he left us. This is hard. Poor T Mac. He was so sad 😢

[@WilliamThee4th]

Kobe's logic is straight Gold!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deking1973]

I agree. Listen how he explain the way LeBron should played or Harden. He is specific it is like you can draw that play and predict what other players will do. Awesome

[@lukanovak1492]

Kobe said Harden will never win a championship with that system. WHO IS HERE AFTER HOUSTON WAS ELIMINATED BY KD-less WARRIORS?

[@fitzroygeorge9157]

Lol he wasn't lying lol

[@j.c.ramirez3434]

😅😅

[@The713Sonic]

Career isn’t over son. 🤣

[@norvinzor]

Kobe always tells the truth

[@damonjohnson2997]

Me

[@AceDeepSpaceDeep]

This is sad Rest In Peace Kobe😭 we love you

[@TheJamessh81]

This interview is so heart warming ❤ You can tell they had a genuine and loving bond...its crazy he's gone

[@hoodiedm6780]

We need Vince Carter and AI with Tmac and Kobe in another interview and make it last longer than 8 mins

[@dantelarney3890]

This is what I grew up with. I don't want to win with them I want to beat them. But looking back at it, I like a ring. 😆

[@mambaout9089]

And shaq, dayum man. Just make a movie with them just talking basketball. That's pure winnig knowledge for these up and coming youngsters.

[@jorgeinostroza6675]

TheRealist 811 Vinsanity prime was at Tmac Or Kobe level aswell. Best athlete of that era and one of the most lethal scorers aswell

[@dwp04fsu]

Throw in Jesus Shuttlesworth. Those 5 had a decade run as the 5 best SGs

[@DaQuon01]

Kobe dropped the people elbow on tmac back 😂😂😂

[@jamaaldaynitelong8367]

More of Dusty Rhodes elbow😆

[@elhajjmalikel6266]

"He gonna be fine when I hit 'em in that mothaf**ka?!"

[@3323aharris]

Kobe knew Tmac was going to embarrass him that day...he had to do something

[@ItsAnEndlessWorld]

😭😭😭

[@jnah8733]

That was the best. Something I certainly did to my friends.

[@cujaxwow]

Never heard much about T. Mcgrady, but so glad I wateched this video. He seems so chill.

[@ryanhenrysalonga58]

Who's here after LeBron and the lakers defeated Harden, Westbrook and Rockets. Ft. Mike D'Antoni 🖐️

[@socalLife.]

We’re now in the Finals This one for Kobe!

[@donterrisyoung2314]

Kobe knew what he was talking about

[@IWantToMature85]

Love Kobe, but the Lakers should not win it. LeBron got AD.

[@ryanhenrysalonga58]

@Noah Da Silva your clippers is a bust.

[@kapitantiago2805]

@@IWantToMature85 Why should not? Is it better they won this year in honor of Kobe? What is wrong?

[@Starkiller1036]

"....I HAD TO TEST THAT BACK OUT...."

[@TheDoombugg]

Gay

[@LoneStarVII]

Pause

[@willrealconversation3889]

Right big ass pause 😂😂😂😂 But that was some Bad Boyz back in the 80's bs kobe bull 😂😂😂 low down move kobe LOL

[@Reeddollaz14]

Starkiller1036 😂

[@kheejulio8128]

He didn’t diss Harden like the media would make you believe

[@tonygaertner8863]

Media always lying about something. Surprised they didn’t try to throw trump under the bus somehow too

[@kobedoesntneedabig3832]

He's actually dissing D'Antoni's system. He played that system and he thinks it's shit.

[@NY101jah]

@@kobedoesntneedabig3832 Dantoni is doing something different with the rockets tho. It's not the same system.

[@cornelmccalla2799]

I can't watch this man Kobe no way I still can't believe you are gone. Hoping you are still here nit because of you being a great player but because of who you are as a person. TMAC you are truly one of the greatest period injure or no injure.

[@newtc312]

Tracy is such a humble guy. The GOAT 🔥🔥🔥

[@legoatisthebestplayerevero2440]

T mac × Kobe That's 4 ring atleast

[@dontrellmelton6581]

8😤

[@jqa16]

Y'all dumbfuck kids only think about teaming up. Chemistry wins you championships not STARS

[@Thatsdantoyousir5]

@@jqa16 they obviously have great chemistry.

[@chasecartwr2785]

@@jqa16 what nba champion had no stars on the floor?

[@macnificent4]

Chase Cartwr Jordan won a ring win no allstars

[@tommyshelby4803]

The mutual respect between these two is amazing. Real recognize real. Legit 2 of the best 1 on 1 scorers ever. 2 of 3 most unguardable players ever. KD being 3

[@107uptown]

This was awesome. Just two old friends talking.

[@HotAsCurry]

This really was a great interview. Had me smiling throughout. You can tell that they had immense respect for each other despite the fact that they were opponents. Sportsmanship like this is hard to come by these days. Hats off to these men.

[@BmacSoundsLab]

As fierce opponents you get genuine sportsmanship. Now I don’t hate it but, it seem like everyone now is obligated to show sportsmanship. It’s not as genuine

[@sololifegee6514]

Plus the game was different back in the day salute to these two

[@harrisonshouldice5451]

We need an espn documentary on these two

[@GhettoFilipino]

The only documentary I would watch

[@prodkai8110]

Who watching after it happened

[@anthonyjeter4643]

I came here to witness friendship between two of the best to ever do it from my generation...honorable mention K.G....rest in peace Kobe!

[@ljyoung1471]

T-Mac: "Now you tryna tear his Achilles" 😂😂😂

[@aMANuhtah]

Right lol I’m stretching right now

[@duststones]

tracy saying "the love is gone" really broke me

[@MrMikelew2929]

Kobe didn't feel dat

[@Sebastian-lg5mv]

@@MrMikelew2929 because None said the love was gone as well.

[@TheNekgned]

his body couldnt take it anymore. he was never healthy, that body failed him.

[@paddy801]

He couldnt play the game that he loves, all the moves, joy n pride winning championship, passing defenders n scoring. Watching the game wouldnt cut it. So yea good for him to find other love.

[@cjpayne2385]

Yea I didn't like that...tmac a goat

[@MrBigFundamental21]

Rest In Peace Kobe 😞❤️ you changed the game and inspired millions of people from around the world

[@FG-lq3ut]

What a great interview. Great friendship. Rest in peace Kobe