What it was like to be Kobe Bryant's teammate | The Jump

Brian Shaw joins Rachel Nichols and Matt Barnes to talk about being Kobe Bryant's teammate on the Los Angeles Lakers.
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[@samlovee23]

good to see he made friends out of "enemies" HE WAS SO SPECIAL AND you saw that pureness in his daughter. Gigi was flawless

[@ssga7081]

Artest, Barnes, you name it

[@jereesolo6066]

Samantha you are gorgeous hun

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Kobe expected greatness from his teammates

[@ruchpat1]

LeeTravius Mckay I respect that, I think it’s cool.

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

I can listen to Matt Barnes talk basketball all day

[@juan95441]

LeeTravius Mckay watch his podcast👌

[@lorihanlon5389]

She’s A Fantastic Reporter, She said She was just beginning her career at the same time Kobe starting playing, So they Kind of Grew up Together 👍🏀💕

[@sarahp6676]

She doesn't seem to like him too much.

[@dondon3421]

Well reporter is boring as much. He just keep on asking questions not telling any stories

[@HopingTree]

She's good

[@rarered7856]

Kobe will Forever be missed man 😢

[@nyghtryder3446]

Kobe dont want that logo changed he want everyone to embrace that mamba mentality and everyone to put their all into what they believe in

[@Afrimusican]

Sounds legit

[@Kamase318]

...LOVED your comment. So true!

[@laaaazzzii]

Kobe Bryant : a poem B asketball was his only life R aining baskets for his team was his only dream Y et he gave time for his kids and his wife A nd everyday scored buckets which sounded like whipping cream N everthless, of how sharp was his defence’s knife T oday his soul rests in peace, and even legends who hear his name scream

[@anhiirr]

Exactly he learned from the Lakers greats before them those jerry west game 7 performances on the road etc

[@warrengeti5493]

KOBE a different kind of G.O.A.T.

[@thsu8]

Athletes that could pass SEAL training: MJ, Kobe, Dwayne Wade, Jerry Rice, Novak Djokovic

[@warrengeti5493]

@@thsu8 👍

[@montraybrown9008]

It’s just still unbelievable that the universe has an empty void of a great man, father and player especially the other kids and parents from the helicopter accident. I hear these stories over the week and it is just so neutral with sadness and happiness of what he’s done for the game and off the court.

[@Cash9x]

Kobe Bryant Gianna “Gigi” Bryant John Altobelli Keri Altobelli Alyssa Altobelli Sarah Chester Payton Chester Christina Mauser Ara Zobayan May God be with you

[@authorjohnlambert2856]

OMG.. Could you imagine Kobe as a defensive coordinator in the NFL... The way he studied film and killer mamba mentality!

[@stevedouglas7375]

Author John Lambert, that's a good one. Yes, he would have had his unit prepared to the max. Also, if I had to choose someone to fight with in a trench warfare situation, I wouldn't mind having someone like Kobe fighting along side me.

[@MistaGrim]

If anybody has watched "Detail" on ESPN where he breaks down basketball, you know how amazing it is. Can you imagine if he had the same mind for football? Man...

[@TheRealBruceLouis]

that part saddens me even more, he had so much more to give with his mind but were all robbed of this

[@jerrysmith8436]

@@stevedouglas7375 with someone like Kobe you would come out standing.

[@jerrysmith8436]

@@TheRealBruceLouis Kobe gave and left us with so much Kobe. I'm sad but I still think of him and smile. KOBE

[@sarahkelly3234]

I just Love who Kobe was. He is all of us that believe in positivity and perfection. Just love him.

[@smokie546]

Not perfection BUt excellence

[@vievievievievie]

I love how Barnes became friends witb Kobe after the no flinch incident

[@vonniev0n]

Matt is a complete gentleman and professional........ interesting and respectful thought he was a straight goon

[@eliminator173]

Lol

[@cbrg870]

I use to think the same

[@Israel.10]

There are not many goons in the nba but I get where you were going

[@redseaford9426]

Are you white? Just curious

[@vonniev0n]

@@redseaford9426 honestly I don't know what you are talking about

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

*I used to go by the name as "Mamba" on yahoo sports answers back in 09. Love you Kobe*

[@EsotericOccultist]

We will always love Kobe

[@celiadhopper3408]

kobe was also a classical pianist. he was also a linguist. i had the opportunity to dine with him because my dad was the president at that time. he was part of this ensemble but he was the star because he wa the pianist playing moonlight sonata. my sister is a pianist so, they were both on the piano. cc

[@lvuk.s]

Kobe Bryant will always have his Lakers dream.🥺

[@RDOTE.24]

Love you KOBE watch over us.💔❤️😭

[@its1ofgodsfreckledbeauties587]

@11_ 11 That's right! Tell it! I'm sorry but people swear he's in heaven watching. Kobe was not a devout follower of Christ! Sorry but Catholics are misled! And that's what he called himself being. Many catholics found the truth and converted from religion to just being called a Christ follower. Jesus said to pick up your cross and follow Him. Not become a Catholic, Mormon, Baptist, methodist, pentecostal, Muslim.....etc. None of these are in the bible. They're all ways that the Satan creeps in and tries to get you to change your beliefs. It's only one foot in and one foot out. You have to have all or nothing. Not lukewarm. Also people need to understand how to conduct themselves in order to make it to heaven. No one is in heaven yet. We're all waiting, including the dead, for judgement day. You don't just go straight to heaven just bcuz of your money or how good of a player you were, how good of a father, friend, teammate.....etc. you can have all of that, but if u don't have Christ in your heart and lived according to God's word and commands, you're not even going to see the kingdom. God has VERY high standards for us and this world is so wicked, not many people by the end will be chosen. Sad to say, but some may as well kiss your favorite loved ones good bye forever. The only way is through Jesus Christ in order to see each other again. Read your bible and fast and you'll feel better, act better, live better, etc.....Once you are dead and you have not done all of this, it's too late to turn it all around so why risk it??? You're not reading this by accident. God uses people everyday to get through to lost souls. Repent and give your life to Christ. I promise you won't regret it! Remember to love everyone regardless and may God bless your soul!

[@RDOTE.24]

Both y’all need to stfu

[@jrsx5826]

Without Brian Shawn...Kobe would not have his 1st ring. I remember the game 7 vs the blazers....Brian hit does miracle 3. OMG it was crazy.

[@jrsx5826]

@candy girlll It was an amazing team effort. I dont know why they say he is a ball hog when Kobe got 3peat. Curry and lebron never got a 3peat.

[@timhoward5]

@@jrsx5826? Don't go too far

[@archanapradeep2004]

Kobe Bryant : a poem B asketball was his only life R aining baskets for his team was his only dream Y et he gave time for his kids and his wife A nd everyday scored buckets which sounded like whipping cream N everthless, of how sharp was his defence’s knife T oday his soul rests in peace, and even legends who hear his name scream

[@jermydunston4089]

Beautiful poem

[@ballinseason2794]

Boy shii that's deep fr😖

[@bankeysomari2019]

Stfu

[@frederickpando6962]

Oscar Smidth said the same thing about Kobe. That he was always on the court before the game, during the time outs and at half time shooting the basketball. Smidth said they had to carry Kobe off the court.

[@jdiwkall]

oh man, the Shaw-Shaq redemption

[@jamesm5462]

Its nice to listen from teammates on kobe. Those stories are like slaps on the faces of the media people who were talking bs about kobe.

[@Julian-rt9qs]

I think my respect for Kobe far exceeds anything else. I respect his dedication and attention to detail so so so much. I can't even word it properly. And that respect turned into admiration over the years. That's my first time realizing it. I started an Iverson fan, so Kobe was always an "enemy" so to speak. But I never spoke ill about his work ethic and desire to reach the goal that everyone should want to reach. As I got older that respect turned into admiration. He helped me realize that the right play wasn't always the right play. He helped me realize that greatness, in any avenue, is going to rub people the wrong way. He's one of the greats that I've learned so much by studying him from afar. I grew to love Kobe because he made me respect him and I'm not sure there's any greater tribute to a man like that.

[@TheGYPSYQUEEN69]

@Joo Ser A Very Heartfelt AMEN!!

[@portlandtr]

Kobe represnts the passion of the playing the game... we love to play the game with him this mentality... for win...

[@honesttruth817]

Superman isn’t suppose to die. 💔

[@tombstone1111]

Superman doesn't cheat on his wife and sexually assault females. But in Lakerland, guys like Kobe and Magic are considered heroes. No doubt Bill Clinton is a Lakers fan too. Sorry for the loss but let's stop making him out to be the second coming of Jesus Christ.

[@honesttruth817]

Keena Go live your sad life somewhere else. Leave my comment alone. Bye.

[@honesttruth817]

Keena actually I’m sure you have a great life and a great reason to feeling the way you do about Kobe. I respect that. But obviously I do not agree with you and I feel a different way towards Kobe. So let’s agree to disagree. Good Day.

[@DonzellLampkins]

I’m a therapist whose work with survivors and I must say that these types of comments help no one, including the alleged survivor. He went thru the legal process and it was settled. No one will ever know the truth but what we do know is he wasn’t convicted of any charge so everyone needs to stop persecuting him. What’s your motive? And your comment is not hurting him, it’s hurting his family, whose innocent. People make mistakes. He repented and was forgiven by God, his wife and children so why do you insist on crucifying him? Everyone wants to judge like God but no one wants to love like Him.

[@TheGYPSYQUEEN69]

@@DonzellLampkins Amen! I Wish More People Would(Could) Love Alot More,And Hate Alot Less! What A Beautiful Place This Planet Would Then Be!! 💯💞🌹💞💯

[@SudoSociety]

Kobe was my biggest motivation. He was a baller, hero, fighter: never giving up. Always training - always competing. Rest in peace legend, I hope the tribute video on my channel shows some of your greatness and mamba mentality...

[@eb60lp]

@@misakokonut what evidence do you have of that?..... none! keep trying to tarnish his legacy based on an allegation. What type of person are you? Go build a legacy and stop slandering someone you can't hold a candle to.

[@eb60lp]

Same

[@misakokonut]

LP Search it up, just saying facts.

[@kennybrooks8374]

@@misakokonut and what have you done in your life??? You are in no position to judge sweetheart.

[@tr3nt77]

@@misakokonut lol your dumb, people change hope you know the allegation was it the early 2000's he definitely changed

[@neondiplomat]

Rachel has been handling things really well and with such professionalism since sunday. Props.

[@bashthedad9938]

Neil agree. She’s been world class.

[@itannoysme3348]

yes, she even stopped that annoying vocal fry crackly voice for this interview.

[@germanfootballert695]

That was beautiful❤️

[@yhanbundaon6416]

His memory will forever live on 🙏 8-24 R.I.P 9 Souls

[@eldnahym]

Brian Shaw was a perfect complementary piece for Shaq and Kobe

[@Veda-knowledgeoflife907]

Kobe is Amazing inside out! He manifested his beautiful life !! I pray God gives everyone comfort and love ❤️ who is effected by this tragedy! His a legend and will live on ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MysterySnickers]

Thumbnail had me trippin thought i was seeing double kobes lmao.R.I.P mamba

[@sammyzaf]

Hold your memories close They will teach you the lessons they need to when the time is right 🙏🏻

[@dkight1984]

Gr8 advice!!

[@louisstephens2965]

Nice interview 👍👍👍

[@sportsnews7711]

Matt is like rapping smoothly when he talks. And it’s spontaneous man. 👍🏼

[@normaestrada6587]

My Kobe and his wife and family beautiful family.

[@blkangmo]

I love the secret tunnel to the Ritz story...Thanks Matt.

[@plutoez439]

Respect ✊

[@ArmandoKozomara]

Matt and Kobe played together in 2011 and 2012 seasons. Rachel said he was getting old, but the old Kobe she was referring to didn't play with Matt, he played with a bunch of kids his final 3 seasons. Matt's story was the period when Kobe and Vanessa were going through the divorce in 2011, that could be what Matt is talking about. Makes perfect sense why Kobe had a room at the Carlton hotel and just used underground tunnels from Staples Center to his room.

[@lastsaiyanleft]

prayers to vanessa and the kids. because when everything settled they will be the ones carrying the burden for the rest of their life.

[@kingtshilobo1849]

LastSaiyanLeft i wouldn’t say a burden but I get you

[@lastsaiyanleft]

@@kingtshilobo1849 yeah i worded that poorly. it was the first word that came to my mind is all.

[@bleuskye8124]

When it's all over and every one goes home and you are left on your own. That's so hard.

[@epakerd]

Having 600 million in your bank account will help that burden

[@bleuskye8124]

@@epakerd i heard it's 800 hundred million.

[@Borgian]

Let’s not forget the reporter. She did a great job!👍🏿

[@superchiefsfan9525]

Google out here selling ads on Kobe videos SMH!

[@mattmmixes]

Blame ESPN for monetizing this video, guys like Dom2k have class and don’t monetize their Kobe videos.

[@Musicrecords10]

It's the channels fault

[@kevinbrass5816]

Glad I wasn't the only one thinking that.

[@GamerzToper]

A man of love

[@TRJ2241987]

I honestly never knew Brian Shaw played professional basketball against Joe Bryant, and I liked Brian a lot way back when he was playing with Boston

[@gregorkozelj2708]

When I see Brian Shaw all I remember is the sickest reverse 360 Aleey Oop to Kobe Bryant against the Philadelphia when AI was guarding him!

[@m.r.browning2065]

I still can't believe it, even after nine months later!!

[@mr.illusio]

Roses are red Violets are blue Dear kobe bryant We still love you ❤️ 😭

[@sandracsonka6775]

Love you kobe

[@morena4117]

I love Matt Barns

[@himikotoga330]

We will miss Kobe😭😭

[@alberthulena5016]

I would like to know more about Kobes relationship with Penny Hardaway, who is my favourite player ever ... I´ve read, that he didn´t like him later, because Penny did not treat him so well. But this can be also made up like story about David Robinson and Shaq. Anyway Brian Shaw is the first person, who said that Kobe was a big fan of Penny.

[@fade2black1982]

I'm a big Penny fan, and like you I've read the interaction wasn't I guess you could say fan friendly when Kobe was a kid. I'm pretty sure this is true, because its documented in a couple of sources (books, articles, etc.). But hey, all celebs have their moments! We'll probably never know if that specific situation was rectified between the two. Every time their teams played against each other (during Penny's healthy days) I remember Kobe and Penny would def go at each other. The playoff series between the 2000 Suns and the Lakers comes to mind. I wish we had more years of a healthy Penny against Kobe. It would have been fun to watch. Penny expressed his sadness about the death on his twitter, and a couple of interviews. Even though they probably not were buddy-buddy I'm pretty sure there's a mutual respect/love there.

[@willn8664]

lol I was just watching that video with Matr Barnes trying to make Kobe flinch.

[@yvesjean7896]

Should've dropped a link

[@lauramurphy6135]

I know Shaq, Charles, and everyone won't read this, but please know we all have our arms and prayers wrapped around all of you. Be gentle with yourselves. Stay physiologically healthy. Talk to someone. Exercise. My son would be 30. He was 4 when he died. I am a teacher. And don't forget that they are up with God in Love missing the trials and tribulations we still face here. They are by your side but you can't see them. Crying is like throwing up. You actually feel better afterwards. Cleansing. My Love and Prayers are with you. Love is stronger than death. Laura Murphy. Much Love.

[@makoyscarland5965]

Who would've thought that meeting a kid at Italy( Kobe) and then one day will also be your future teammate.

[@amrelarcher8990]

Kobe Bryant loves competitors like Matt Barnes. Barnes might use his tenacity differently than Kobe but he’s tenacious regardless and I think that’s one of the main reason Lakers signed Barnes

[@Suplicio86]

Matt got the best fades.

[@devexityleader3750]

Damb it crazy man

[@hydrex5659]

💜💛

[@roustabout4fun]

Gotta luv it

[@Jaritoh_]

"are you a different animal but the same beast?"

[@Helloim_anthony]

Ask smush Parker what it feels like lol

[@nikosvault]

Funny how the scrubs hates Kobe.

[@md3dasnipa386]

Kobe literally ran him out of Los Angeles Lol

[@nitrozeus9414]

nikosvault he actually regrets beefing with kobe and is paying his tribute on instagram. He actually said he wish he had squashed the beef between him & kobe.

[@borood1188]

Just imagine what it's like to never hold a basketball in your hands and that's what it is like

[@Zilla702Killa]

Honestly though would they be saying these stories if Kobe was alive?

[@triggatrey2112]

Why would they say these stories if he was alive? They all know the stories. You sound dumb

[@mattm2975]

This comment is dumb. People tell stories about the deceased to remember the good times they had with them when they were alive. That's how it's always been.

[@sonwabileantonie9825]

Check KZbin out, there are plenty of these stories out there but its us who never bothered to search for them. Its only now that he's dead that we searching. Dont be silly

[@wolfpac9143]

“Couple of drinks”. Burnin that Cali Weed ..

[@realmaninca]

I love Rachel Nichols. She's as good as it gets.

[@worldwideblaize5128]

Vanessa ain’t know about that condo at the top of the Ritz Matt! Come one man! Stay low, keep firing!

[@YK-fj5bj]

Good old Brian Shaw........ very good defender in his time. Usually it was him to guard Jordan when the 76ers played the Bulls.

[@UNLTDvision]

Lmao Matt said “forget them iggas” 😂

[@celiadhopper3408]

by the way, what is the real score between oprah and gayle? can you give me a reply?

[@cyrus6433]

There is a vacation called get the ball give Kobe!

[@DonavanMcdabb]

Boy I thought that was Derek fisher for a second.

[@ArthurKiyanovski]

I love kobe, I'm crying all week, but I didn't like that shark story...

[@Hookem0126]

sandflee i loved it

[@christopherklein4203]

He probably didn’t understand how it works. Like if he knew you weren’t going to do something with it then he’d put it back. Lol maybe Kobe wanted to eat some Shark.

[@PlanetJigobotTV]

Lets talk about these tunnels from the Staple Center...

[@onGreenly]

Wow @the shark story. . . . "you were supposed to kill em. They got caught, that's their fault" ..........whole new insight on Mamba mentality

[@xXMYxSWAGGXx]

My ninja Matt xDDD "Im just like" xDD

[@codenamezero7357]

I never thought Kobe would pass away like this there was no warnings besides all those helicopter crashes lately...

[@jonathancastillo7625]

I want Kwame Brown and Smush Parker to answer that question.

[@deepakvenky]

Dwight

[@burns83]

Even interviews where Kobe is not there is cool

[@B1LLBILL]

Did Matt Barnes really just say they went through tunnels to get to Kobe’s room ?😳🤔

[@giantslug6969]

Tunnels from the stadium to his apartment.. what?

[@Forsaken860]

Knocking over the kids😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@yosefvargasx]

Should've had Fisher and barnes here together

[@alexandermonroe6599]

Kobe slid a bunch of females in that condo, Matt said too much 😂😂😂

[@stephanhuet2421]

TOYCH : The One You Can't Hate

[@Scarletbull]

Barnes Shaw speak very well. None of that... “Kno’ wut I’m saying? Ummm... Basically” BS others do.

[@billyx_o3933]

Nothing to do with anything

[@TreyTruth619]

Like they talk like this on the court 😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@airtime23]

I hope they don't start downplaying his career again to push other players after the grieving period is slowing down.

[@gymflexinvani6088]

4:24

[@debhagenbuch1584]

Our Higher Designer uses us many ways ...if we allow... ✨🙌✨ Kolby traveled his designed path to the fullest that life allowed him to do.❤️ Great example for many to follow ...life given to all.✨ An angel above🙌 Memories for ever💖

[@flyboylifestyle20]

Yo..how old is this reporter chic?? She nvr gets old

[@tedtosterone8210]

relive the life of all those who have perished like Koby onto the next day. We are all stars in our own way. I hope when my time comes , those who loved me the most will live my dream of moving on and live life HAPPY and not in remorse. I tip my hat to those who been lost. We all meet again

[@chosenjuan0252]

The tributes of Kobe are amazing and should be appropriate but this show is just exploiting Kobe's death for content to get views and likes its disgusting

[@kevinbunn7915]

Do you really think so? I don't know if they're exploiting it. They're probably making the shows about him because they think that's what people want to see, but I assumed it was also to honor him. I don't really care about other NBA news right now, and I don't think most people do. It feels like the importance of games is on hold this week.

[@bigdrippyy5101]

chosenjuan025 u gotta honor him 24 years of our life he grew with all of us and touched to many ppl... everybody should get a chance to share these cool stories nd im 28 i remember the 2000 run lakers was going crazy

[@Jay-cj3tu]

Tunnels under his house?

[@okalibre3951]

*BREAKING NEWS* Kobe doesn’t catch and release 😂

[@stephaniezimbalist3757]

FACTS!!!! That story legit made me LOL. I'm so glad I wasn't drinking anything when that story was relayed because I would have spit it out all over my monitor.

[@okalibre3951]

Stephanie Zimbalist Same here 😂😂😂😂 thats such a Kobe thing to say tho

[@stephaniezimbalist3757]

@@okalibre3951 TRUE!

[@golddust9602]

He was a ♌!

[@mariambey6072]

Wrong! A Virgo ♍️. August 24th. 8/24... hello!

[@golddust9602]

@@mariambey6072 oh yes. I put wrong sign. I actually saw the 23 as his birthday and 24 . Not sure which is correct.

[@TreyTruth619]

With 13 signs he is a Leo

[@BritishMoralHQ]

stephen jackson getting sidelined , only matt barnes get credit..

[@blake1267]

BritishMoralHQ what u mean bro

[@mr.clickbait9062]

So theres tunnels under LA

[@erikl7714]

so is PETA now gonna protest and boycott kobe cuz kobe wanted matt to kill the sharks and stingrays he caught?

[@peped6607]

where is his hair?

[@matthewhaley1788]

Mia Wasn't A Super Team

[@Stoptheinvasion2025]

Matthew New Vintage Barbershop any team lebron goes to is a superteam

[@1970sBestMusic]

All Stars---- LBJ,,DW,,,CB....

[@timhoward5]

Miami was just a great and an unstoppable team