LeBron James puts on a show as Kobe Bryant sits courtside | 2019-20 NBA Highlights

LeBron James goes for a double-double with 33 points and 12 assists while knocking down six 3-pointers to push the Los Angeles Lakers past the Atlanta Hawks with Kobe Bryant sitting courtside.
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[@tigerhoods7927]

It’s crazy how Kobe and Lebron don’t have beef between each other but their fans do.

[@uzumaki1235]

That my friend is what we call a paradox

[@icantgetup]

Nah not anymore That beef ended A while ago imo

[@southernflavamaker]

I love the Lakers...period Not individual players Who ever put on that purp and gold Is loved by me...from 89 to infinity

[@jossylopes]

drunk tiger hoods😂

[@akotosinatoy3325]

Munchino H Hill true

[@KongKent]

I was in the arena that night. Staples Center had a standing ovation when they saw Kobe. He had to stand up and wave so that the game could continue. He really was a living legend!!

[@dexter10051]

Rest in peace Kobe Bryant, thank you for playing the game. Score one more up there for us!

[@ジュニア-y4b]

*_REST IN PEACE KOBE BRYANT_* *_1978_* / *_2020_*

[@protostar5946]

Kobe Bryant just died in a helicopter crash along with his daughter. Rest in peace. ;-;

[@dalilanunez9667]

Don’t remind me please😪

[@skyboomin]

❤️

[@issa_kevin3204]

And the 7 others 🙄

[@holaaaa931]

F

[@chiru5362]

@@mikophobic does it surprise you that Kobe and his daughter's death gets more attention than the others who died with them? A famous person obviously gets more attention than others.

[@roydodge4340]

A year ago we had Kobe and fans in attendance. Now we have neither. Never take anything for granted

[@jasontamras9232]

Rest easy Kobe you will be missed BIG TIME

[@jaysfilmroll]

Wow its so crazy seeing so many people at an arena without masks 😭. Who else misses life before the pandemic

[@BookieMilesSupahood]

Kobe need to come to every game 🔥 ⛽ 🐐

[@kam9343]

..😢

[@gor9027]

:( Gone at 41 when we all thought he had 41 more years left in him to just do that.

[@leahwaugh6629]

Supa HOOD he can’t now ☹️

[@skyboomin]

I thought he’d be able to see the play off games this year and see the lakers take it 😓

[@kostaschristodoulopoulos6930]

@@skyboomin Now we don't even know if they are gonna play these games 😢

[@TropicaIJay]

Lebron ain't have a choice Kobe was there

[@jurenmoses9820]

Low Distortion 2Chainz was there also gotta show out..

[@tommysnowy3068]

don't forget kevin hart the 4'3 god

[@xlegacyfusion8915]

Facts he can’t slack when Kobe sitting court side😂😂😂

[@juliuskevin]

@@RobbieStacks90 tf u sayin. He only meant that lbj got no choice but to do his best.

[@BookieMilesSupahood]

BIG facts 🔥

[@drakefab1015]

“Ol Goat James “ LeShannan Sharpe

[@knodeway1826]

Alfredo Solano Wit his washed you self

[@primet-mac8320]

Club shay shay gonna be lit tomorrow

[@davidvasquez2382]

"Mmmm" sssthhkiuupp

[@bklynflyguyy]

Big facts

[@bklynflyguyy]

@@davidvasquez2382 he really loves Lebron

[@BigWiltonWilt]

From one icon to another ? Imagine if these two had teamed up together

[@Justin-ev8nn]

Team USA?

[@thecoachselasie]

They actually did in team USA

[@vinzgl4666]

Search Team USA, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and 2012 London Summer Olympics, you'll get your answer(s).

[@Ish4MyIggans]

NBA 2k14

[@mikechristian5473]

In the NBA they would be the All Times greatest duo!

[@von5545]

I love am so happy for Kobe (my fav) and lebron. Kobe was so proud to see his team back on top and with a chance and Lebron was so happy to show Kobe that he got the torch now! Lovely

[@roselyn122570]

He's dead now🤦🏾‍♂️🥺

[@rreed336]

Man, we will miss LeBron when he hangs up the sneakers, for real. Amazing to watch..

[@jamesh8857]

Wow! Kobes last night😭...God bless and strengthen his family

[@jessiegomez2411]

Lebron and Kobe great friends.R.i.p. Kobe a legend.

[@thisiselvis]

Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant 😢

[@alonzorandolph609]

Watching LBJ play the game of basketball is a joy ,you can tell he is having fun and it's showing how much he love the game

[@paranoid24-79]

If rondo get a ring with the lakers that’s gone be crazy and legendary

[@kingoscar5884]

What would be even crazier is if Celtics and Lakers make the finals and he won it on them!!!

[@erniesimms7425]

Grab your popcorn

[@kylemiguel24]

King Oscar yoooo!

[@330dinero8]

Would he be the first to win with the Celtics and the Lakers ?

[@РоманГришин-в3о]

James Lenzy Nope, Clyde Lovellette did it already fifty years ago

[@realgee4613]

Rest in peace Kobe Bryant your legacy lives forever. We love you king 🤴 😭

[@rakim1goat525]

Lebron James Giving Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant The Respect That He Deserves Much Respect!!!

[@Shoogie511]

We as fans, should put our biased aside; and respect greatness when we see it! Some of you people are to busy hating, rather than watching and appreciating what kind of player we’re still grateful to have. This goes for all great players. Especially a player like LeBron 👑

[@-_son]

facts

[@xlegacyfusion8915]

Exactly, We are getting to watch a top 2 Great of all Time in the History of the NBA... in his 17th season at age 35 playing at peak Level.. So yeah we should all just enjoy it while it’s here because once it’s gone, we will never see another LBJ. And man we’ll miss watching him play after he retires

[@jackfelipe1704]

Amen

[@southernflavamaker]

@Cadillac Kadafi so you're not a laker fan? Your opinion doesn't matter

[@vincentpaulvirtudazo665]

Totally agree. Fan or not, you have to be either blind or stupid not to acknowledge greatness. This is coming from a kobe fan.

[@ghostgamer75]

2:32 u can hear lebron say gimme those lol

[@rakim1goat525]

Give Me Those 5 Championship Kobe! LOL!!

[@shaunwright1359]

He said "gimme that sht"

[@REMOV28]

It's clear he was showing out for Kobe. That just goes to show u that LeBron can play like that anytime he wants. It's ridiculous to think that all season he's actually been holding back. He gave us a glimpse of playoff LeBron tonight

[@Deathcardcodwaw]

Nah the Hawks just suck

[@Smartboi302]

Smo0thCriminal4 true the hawks trash but lbj still gotta hit those shots.. he was going off from 3

[@REMOV28]

@@Deathcardcodwaw the hawks do suck but Bron was just going out of his way to show out as well. Not being passive and passing to his teammates u know

[@abiriqbal8068]

I have never seen lebron shoot with this good of mechanics before, just tells you how great of an influence Kobe is to him. He was showing off

[@killinghawkz]

You are sooo stupid lebron been doing this since his early years and was doing it regularly in 2018 🤦

[@sarighasenfeld8228]

2:36 what a pass!

[@muckmire3716]

Just the greatest all around player we have ever seen. He does it all. Nobody has ever been more valuable to the team concept than Lebron James. He literally makes every team he is on, an immediate contender. We can't say that about too many players in league history. Kareem, Shaq, Wilt, Magic that's about it

[@Bilnation]

Never gets old. Best basketball player to ever walk the planet. Period.

[@subscribeevenwithoutconten3860]

cough caruso cough cough

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Cough MJ cough

[@kobeforever-hokage5471]

Bille That’s nothing more than a foolish opinion, he’s not better than mj or Kareem and definitely not top 5 of all time

[@zacharaymosley1315]

Jordan lol.

[@shakirmohamed2990]

@@kobeforever-hokage5471 Kareem😂😂

[@snowmochi1373]

Why would Rob ever break this team apart? This was one of my favorite Lakers of all time

[@thetechconsultant]

I was thinking the same thing. They had a squad!

[@guyprieto1593]

Regardless of size or position he is one of the greatest passers to ever play the game.

[@treycoolin]

They dead wrong for putting him getting crossed up on his highlights 😂😂😂☠️

[@wesleycuban8649]

On God !!!

[@tybangers4789]

No cap 😂😂

[@isaiahash8901]

bro Omm

[@AmazingJay909]

Rest in Peace to Bean and Gigi 🙏🏼

[@IAMASWIFTER12]

This is my first year really following basketball and I've decided I'm going to be a Lakers fan. Seems like the fanbase is nice and I really like LeBron and Howard.

[@XcocomocoX]

Me too, this is my first year following basketball. I watched the playoffs of last year, the raptors one, and I decided to be a rockets fan before the season started, I was going to choose between 76ers / rockets / magic, so far I’m enjoying the regular season. Lots of fun! Go rockets!

[@TropicaIJay]

Welcome I've been following for about 10 years I should warn you whenever we lose we get a ton of hate

[@alphaal1589]

@@XcocomocoX You choose the most ugliest basketball team to watch that's houston. Well you probably are bellow 12 the only thing's this little kids today likes is only shoot 3. Goo start seeing Boston, Utah, Clippers but the best team that play the most pure basketball is San Antonio hands down.

[@notasinglefck]

@@alphaal1589 Everything okay at home or?

[@marketinganddesignessentia6500]

Vic Vinegar Can’t go wrong with King James & the Lakers, great entertainment and great passion!💪🏾

[@richdouglas2056]

2:36 pass was so nice bro started stuttering😂

[@terrellejordan88]

😂😂😂

[@thsu8]

He was white and a 6'10" black guy challenged the shot. Simple physics.

[@sapapuachannel5952]

Rest in peace Legend. Mamba Mentality

[@sdot11-f4s]

Thank you Lebron for putting on this final show for KOBE&GIGI🙏❤

[@lakeshow3237]

Lakers are the greatest franchise in NBA history

[@Grand.Regent.Thragg]

Celtics may disagree because of their championships

[@patrykkuffel2679]

@@Grand.Regent.Thragg Lakers might disagree because they are the Lakers

[@Mckylan]

TheMETALICA40 1 championship in 3 decades

[@hiphopguru81]

Make The Lakers Great Again you just now realizing that?

[@rakim1goat525]

Lakers Are About To Win Their 17th NBA Championship In Franchise History!!!

[@squidkid_04]

Rest in Heaven Kobe 🖤

[@luisantonioayala619]

WHEN 2 OF THE GREATEST TO PLAY THE GAME ARE IN THE SAME BUILDING...🔥🔥🔥

[@MonstarCave]

Bro I love watching how hype our bench gets...the show arrived.

[@acetyndmara2890]

That was totall amazing. When another Superstar is watching you Lebron is having fun and I think that was the last time that Kobe and Lebron were seeing each other

[@SfcForever]

This was 5 years ago... let that sink in😢

[@weitbdk1665]

😢😢😢

[@Finley72]

Appreciate this man .. greatest to ever touch a basketball

[@j.parrish385]

This is the Mr LeBron show ain't it, dang. WOW

[@abdulkarimaminu22]

Now Kobe is gone already, so heart breaking! Y'all better learn to appreciate what you have, nothing's been promised to last for long !

[@TheBigAppleNYC]

Now, this is the LeBron James I've been waiting to see. Dominate the game - especially in the fourth quarter.

[@qasim5491]

This video hits different now that Kobes gone. For Kobe 😔 1978.2020

[@Aura_m93]

Miss you Kobe

[@nasifazher6653]

not a lakers fan but I'm rooting for them to win the chip this year. For Kobe. this and Kobe's last posts on social media were passing the torch to lebron. Rest in Peace legends.

[@taviyonncross2179]

& bron was 34 years old killing it 🔥🔥🔥

[@chimichangatakeout3551]

Makes me wish Kobe and LeBron played against each other in the Finals! Those guys inspired me to play basketball

[@i.r6990]

If only their fans would show such class act that these legends have for each other.

[@JBHAYES]

I love the Lakers commentator's😂😂😂

[@shemarkirk680]

The lakers look good really really good I can’t wait to see them play Paul George and kawhi Leonard together that’s gone be a really good game now since George is back

[@xlegacyfusion8915]

shemar kirk that game is gonna be insane

[@aaronbrutus2654]

I want to see them in the WCF with the clippers. That will be an amazing series.

[@osc-oldschoolclips5204]

I can’t wait to see the Cavs play them.

[@Rahmelly]

Kobe: I’m in the building you know what to do Lebron: I gotuu bigdog

[@johnvaldez82]

0:37 we don't have a chance to see this smile again. Rest in Peace my idol. 😢

[@igieboymumar7395]

Bron pls bring the 2020champ to lakers for our beloved Kobe Bryant 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@pookg5834]

He definitely bout to pull it off

[@oceaniamonarch5404]

It's done....

[@rieleirace]

@@oceaniamonarch5404 yes it is

[@dontbemad.5435]

1:49 You ain’t slick adding that in there 🤣

[@emiliovgc507]

We used to be so good 😭😭😭 I'll never forgive Rob Pelinka and Jennie Buss

[@Dr.Giudicessi]

Rob should’ve been fired the SECOND he disassembled this team.

[@israelmendenueta3139]

Ohhh... Kobe....😥😥😥😥 That smile of gigi.....😥😥😥🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💔

[@TakingFlightSports]

lebron had to go hard w/ kobe in attendance

[@xlegacyfusion8915]

TakingFlight Sports that’s facts😂

[@thsu8]

What are you saying? He doesn't play hard defense most nights? lol

[@victorvalenzuela9174]

@@thsu8 I spotted the hater

[@adamhafiy4632]

@@victorvalenzuela9174 well 35000

[@repsajann8199]

Kobe likes the 2020 Lakers roster its like an All Star players and won a championship for him😢

[@ChadCaldwelltv]

Glad Kobe could watch his son do good 💪🏽

[@ferranlie6816]

Still can't believe it ..😭😭😭 R.I.P Kobe

[@emiliomelendez7029]

Watching this now breaks my heart 💔💔💔

[@TJyuhh]

He just gets better and better he’s like fine wine

[@jerseyrocrarebreed1825]

Kings James !!💯💯💪🏽Kobe the great May God be pleased with you brother ☝️...

[@adityatiwari4559]

I am Indian. Never seen him physically. Let me forget anything happened on 26th Jan. He's alive in my memory from my childhood to adulthood and to my 60-70s I will be seeing same Kobe 😍

[@eldinbatocael8944]

That's why I love them both... respect!!!!!

[@leoyao7598]

Man came back to watch this after the luka trade. Man time flies the past few years felt like months

[@waliahmad3030]

If those two had ever teamed up when Kobe was still a top player in the game they would've been a better Mike and Scottie.

[@GrandMan-lw4dv]

Wali Ahmad True.

[@thewonthatloss227]

......naw. Scott and Mike were defensive anchors that could also score. These two are offensive juggernauts that can also play D. See the difference? Defense wins rings.

[@claycoarcadi3372]

The Won That loss I’m sorry but your wrong ! The only thing Scottie has on Lebron is his stats on Steals and Blocks OVERALL! Lebron Destroys Scottie Pippen in every other statistical Margin! Now Michael and Kobe on the other hand Michael destroys Kobe so all in all ! I’d say game 7 either or ! It’s a tough one but can’t say one is possibly better than the other

[@thsu8]

@@claycoarcadi3372 Michael destroys Kobe? Are you insane? Do you think Epstein killed himself? Do you think Kanye West is a real Christian? Do you think Brady is better than Rodgers?

[@thewonthatloss227]

@@claycoarcadi3372 good analysis, but you are saying we can't say one duo is better than the other?? Oh yes we can. It's simple. One duo played together most of their career, the other hasn't.

[@fritzatordido7317]

We love you kobe.

[@jason615lakers]

Lakers was on a mission in 2019-2020 . They havent had that hunger since.

[@TheCaptainAidan]

Feels like a lifetime ago. I’ll always remember that 21-5 start in 2021 as well

[@JohnDoe-ru1md]

I know Kobe really enjoys watching his former Team play! It's great to see former competitors support each other, word!

[@Machozz]

Kobe’s Daughter : Dad, thanks for bringing me here to see the GOAT live. Kobe : No problem. Tbh, I’m a fan of the GOAT too.

[@Mektek19]

Trash

[@irabonta1874]

good to see Kobe around cheering our boys🔥❤️🇺🇬

[@WO2411]

Greatest to ever lace em up 2️⃣3️⃣ 🤴🏾 🐐

[@VoiceOfValidity]

That's right Kobe, bow down to the King.

[@CMcycle]

Nah Kobe just got bad knees 😂

[@bryanmoraes5626]

Anyone here after Kobe died :(

[@James-vk5ov]

The Lakers better win 2020 for kobe

[@kefs8294]

everyone seeing this here after his death...

[@ruru30]

@@James-vk5ov mission accomplished 💛24💜

[@11onejay]

Kobe and aliyah are probably the only two who are now gone that I wish never had gone. Kobe looked like he was getting so much into basketball off of thw Court this last year he was alive. It was nice him being a part of the laker franchise while lebron was just there.

[@andresgallegos1830]

It gives the chills watching coby and gigi in the Audience 🙏🙏

[@karanpunj6888]

NO IT DOESNT YOU DONT EVEN KNOW HOW TO SPELL HIS NAME. COBY WHITE DOESNT NOT HAVE A DAUGHTER NAMED GIGI

[@kentedward9656]

Dat Lebron pass to Danny Green to ally-oop to Lebron reminded me of Kyrie ally-oop to Lebron.

[@Taiwan6868]

Kobe😭

[@stonecold316339]

👑 + 🐍 = 🐐🐐

[@bornsinner2169]

Is that KD ??

[@stonecold316339]

@@bornsinner2169: I didn't put a cupcake emoji. That Snake represents the Mamba!

[@jamesonedwardsii4943]

So if you give a snake a crown it will turn into two billy goats? I must try and see for myself.

[@yololo6485]

Hi T1000 OKC KD

[@bornsinner2169]

@@stonecold316339 ohhh KD is the cupcake ? Lol i thought he was the snake

[@user-le4ge2xh8r]

Kobe and Gianna ❤❤❤ goodbye

[@StarzzLAB]

Yea, Kobe. Bow to the true King!

[@StarzzLAB]

@kev j He just did. Look at the thumbnail.

[@StarzzLAB]

@kev j Oh yes he is silly!

[@kckc7140]

@@StarzzLAB Kobe don't bow to nobody in Staples center, Kobe own that that arena

[@trixieagustin1171]

Time really flies that fast! cant believe kobe died 1 year ago😢

[@JúniorElpatrón]

Olha só a felicidade do Kobe ao ver seu amigo LeBron marcar, isso sim e amigos de vdd! Eles se ver como amigos de vdd, não como rivais! Eterno kobe bryant 😔🙏🏼💖🏀 Esteja em paz!

[@ionlyspeakfacts.1862]

For Kobe 💛💜🖤

[@lukaso2284]

From legend to legend 👑 x 🐍

[@tjhicks3600]

Lebron not a legend yet but he getting there

[@CLairsoftFTW]

DVRK NIGHT DUMMO you haters are so boring how tf is LeBron not a legend

[@xlegacyfusion8915]

DVRK NIGHT DUMMO your a little late to the party my guy

[@DonkeyKong5479]

MJ and KD 🐐🐐

[@tjhicks3600]

@@CLairsoftFTW are you assuming I'm a hater

[@aaronc7274]

That’s the LeBron we need to see. Kobe needs to be at all his games if it means he plays like this.

[@marketinganddesignessentia6500]

Nah, it’s about the marathon bro.💪🏾

[@rasheawhite9356]

Awe... Honor to see this. In the presence of legends.🤗💕

[@Mahler_T]

2025 anyone??

[@gettinga100ksubswithouteve2]

Mamba out Rest in paradise kobe bryant #24

[@rd7651]

He is literally planning perfect every game now

[@marz9586]

Please stfu Mr. President.

[@originaldumdums]

@@marz9586 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@elliottstevens7168]

I wish someone would take you out permanently

[@whothatniggaonthatnag3510]

He literally has another superstar playing with him now. In fact he's never won a ring without linking up with another superstar. Facts.

[@Mektek19]

Just 3 games ago he was awful. He has been ultra aggressive against bad teams.

[@gennyselboleno1912]

looking at them together Gigi and kobe I feel so heartbroken kahit na Hindi aku fan niya kasi wala a kung napanuod na game niya to be honest peru his greatness pure heart makikita mo talaga kaya sobrang nakakalungkot at nakakaiyak lalo na para sa naiwan niyang pamilya.😔🙏🙏🙏

[@elgato49]

Lebron "The Fine Wine" James.

[@whothatniggaonthatnag3510]

Fine steroids.

[@thsu8]

Kobe "Vino" Bryant

[@marketinganddesignessentia6500]

LebronTriedToBe MichaelJordanForHalloween Look at your name, you’re obligated to say that lol 😂

[@awesomesaucemful]

Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant 🙏

[@eyeque7]

Lebron is the only reason I watch basketball, he better have another few years in him.

[@marketinganddesignessentia6500]

People don’t know, that man got 5 left in the tank...at least.😈

[@japerladole]

....

[@teegee7656]

3legit years left

[@mullybaguire1259]

Kobe💔😭