Frank Buckley Interviews: Kobe Bryant

Frank Buckley interviews former NBA and Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant.
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[@kustakuties9847]

The more interviews i watch the more I realize that most of us didn’t know this LEGEND KOBE!👑🖤

[@serialkiller77]

This dude won a game 7 against the Boston big 3 with a broken finger......Legendary

[@ramjb]

two fingers in fact. His shooting hand pinky was also in shambles. So was his knee. So was his ankle. He needed injections just to walk. so... BEYOND legendary.

[@BrownPatriot316]

serialkiller77 more like a big 4. Rondo, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett, what a deadly line up. Not to mention Tony Allen off the bench, an elite defender, gave Kobe problems! So u can say a big 5, the beginning era of super teams!

[@demarbieuxme]

Well he also had gasol bynum Fisher mwp and Odom 6th man of the year coming off the bench also 11 time champion and one of the greatest coaches of all time so he wasn't alone

[@deanstephencalisin536]

@@demarbieuxme dude those guys' talent were never near that of boston's garnett, pierce, allen, and rondo (2008)

[@imagesfromLA]

@DEMARBIEUX ME, thank you.

[@bodega294]

Kobe the type of dude make you want to work hard and strive. My man was ALL IN

[@xxrngxx5]

How can a human being touch anything and it turn into greatness? This guy has always been a different breed.

[@thekububeach]

Yeah he was a special breed. If he was a janitor, he would be the greatest janitor in the world.

[@robinclark5955]

Just be dumb. This man is weak , broke, a serpent is clear in his eyes . Shall not be fooled by mouth as enternal darkness is the truth of a serpent .

[@abigailgonzalez9563]

He just can't say no !!

[@cyndigirl418]

There will NEVER be another like KOBE BEAN BRYANT! You will NEVER be forgotten because LEGENDS NEVER DIE! #MambaForever!

[@mikejones-si6no]

CyndiGirl 41 ur so right mamba mentality baby always I love A women who no sports 🔥🔥

[@abigailgonzalez9563]

They're all the same, most of athletes that have controversial life

[@NickThaQuick224]

My heart sank when the reporter asked what he'll be doing in 5 years

[@isham5262]

Mines also :( But the first thing I think that only GOD knows our future we plan but we dont know his plans!

[@moniquejones7161]

His seeds will produce amazing athletes even in 20 years. He's gone but his roots run deep. Its up to those he trusted to partner with to make sure the vision happens. 5 years we will still hear about what he created. Inspiring the next generation of athletes is the goal.

[@pammieb397]

Mine too. But what he started will continue to grow much longer than any of us will be alive

[@candicesmith8208]

Monique Jones facts well said 👏🏾

[@Andra1530]

😣 omg

[@terryhenry582]

He was truly incredible. This is a huge loss. Mamba forever.

[@redfloyd69]

He's become a lot more friendly and personable since retiring. I enjoy his interviews.

[@kristineellis2573]

Money Just a question are you the same person at work as you are at home or off!?? Y’all believed everything reported on Kobe!! It’s so sad! Now everyone misses the competitiveness he brings out of other players!!

[@redfloyd69]

@@kristineellis2573 What do you mean? What did I say that would make you question that? Seemed like a normal statement to me.

[@differentiatemusic]

he always been stellar.. people are just haters and dont understand constructive competitiveness...

[@izzyazubuike8455]

He's gotta make money after basketball.....so you gotta be likable, business move

[@nabeel8194]

he always came across as a nice guy to me, just very competitive and didn't fool around

[@cphillps1749]

It’s funny , Kobe always got dissed and trashed for not going to the club and partying with his teammates . But while they were at the club partying he was at home studying editing videos and learning how to write stories, when they were hungover at 4 am he was in the gym working out and playing basketball , and now he’s won an Oscar and is a top 7 NBA player in history lol, there’s a lesson in that and hard work always pays off ......

[@MusicMakesAdiff23]

The fact that you believe you can name 6 players better than Kobe is a lesson in itself that you still yet to learn homie

[@pfunk42]

Top 7? Kobe is the probably the 3rd most accomplished player of all-time. I can only say Kareem and MJ have more individual and team accomplishments.

[@aprilannedelacruz9940]

1. MJ 2. Kobe 3. 4. 5. 220. Craig Ehlo 221. DeLonte West 222. Kwame Brown 223. LeGoat

[@a6life874]

Top 7...nah number 1

[@phomjachana]

pfunk42 uh Russell is probably the most decorated player in nba history. Wilt basically owns the records books and he’s not just number one on some of these lists but 1,2,3. Magic and Duncan are nicely decorated too. You said Kareem of course. Bird could arguably be more decorated as well. That’s 6 and all the players I mentioned were more efficient and could be argued as more skilled (except magic and Russell) or just as high iq as Kobe.

[@JA-uz2uk]

Kobe Bryant = 5 time champion + MVP + loyal Lakers franchise player + one of the GOATs + Mamba mentality + philosopher + artist + motivator

[@kissmyazz6678]

J A facts

[@donikquac]

and Oscar winner 🏆 rip Kobe 💝💝💝💝

[@cartersosa_24]

Kobe is a exceptional man! 🐐

[@GVB24]

Kobe 5 year goal Release a feature animated movie & have a Broadway musical What a goat

[@Shyblues]

Greg Burciaga Sad that its over

[@sugawp559]

Man has a military mentality. Research, create a plan, rehearse... over and over and over. I'm not surprised that he's still building off his success. His analysis and ability to see the big picture is on point.

[@traigreer5211]

Love how you worded this, Alejandro. That tactical quality is what I loved most about him.

[@bekimcachero4683]

he would have been the greatest general if he chose to be in the military

[@andrefranklin2311]

Kobe is underrated as a business man. 😏🙌🏽

[@cristianP0]

He come the hate comp good bro

[@grantrmoore]

Ppl say Kobe has ego issues but he is building his legacy out of love & respect for the game. He used to care alot about that GOAT status but that journey is over

[@similoto4191]

Slim Chain that was back in the day when he is still playing right now he is more like a businessman personality

[@klebeau4]

There's nobody I miss bein able to watch play than this man.. dam father time sucks

[@traviscarter1693]

Yea it do I miss Kobe Bryant man.

[@sew04ss]

Extremely

[@KTKZon58]

Yeah it sucks, but FT is undefeated man. Always has been

[@lloydbrown7429]

Well said

[@lloydbrown7429]

Kobe is the goat cuz he impacted the game u can talk bad about him but his hard work always tresends him to his goal

[@w.o.r.l.d.w.i.d.e.7961]

"The most important thing is that you become the best version of yourself. That is the key. Get better every single day. Are you better today than you were yesterday?"

[@blaisereed-jenkins8362]

The media always disrespects Kobe leaving him out but us Lakers know what he brings to the table

[@zerocal76]

Amen brother!

[@gsolomonla]

“When I talk to you in 5 years” How devastating a statement, never knowing he wouldn’t survive another year. What an enormous loss. Kobe was such a visionary that wanted to create mechanisms, using stories or animated films, to inspire young kids to become the best they can be in the world via athletic conditioning. I only hope all of the leaders he employed at Mamba Academy will remain loyal to his vision and continue to build on the foundation he established to put out the best and brightest back into our communities as leaders. Maybe it will be them that will erase all of the negativity and division that other “so called” leaders have stoked for selfish reasons. People need to see themselves in each other, hate less, empathize more, help each other more, judge less, care more. Everyone should heed his mentality, work hard and be the best that you can possibly be, just make sure it’s something you love.

[@garlandvillan6613]

How dare people say lbj is better than this man...

[@masterofthecraft1990]

Because they are stuck in the moment

[@travisblair3189]

@E BO because people like you dare to be foolish‼️

[@AHMAD-2324]

Because most people view STATS as being the end all be all of calling someone better than the other.

[@kingsurf_1431]

Grew up watching MJ, Kobe, and Lebron. He's not even close to the 1st two! lbj is nothing more than a drama queen. Retarded people based their facts from KZbin highlight videos.

[@azrielr39]

Bron will have surpassed him in points next year, has 3k more rebounds and 3k more assists than him. No way I can call him better. Based off what?

[@AHMAD-2324]

Damn, I really miss watching Kobe play basketball.

[@jasonakpati1273]

Ahmad2423 I really miss Kobe 😢

[@ANGELOFDARKification]

Charles Barkley is right. Why do people put LeBron over Kobe in the goat list and comparisons with MJ

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

Wise man Amazing man.. May Kobe Rest In Peace.. His wisdom will live on. He was given a platform. God used him as a catalyst to spark someone else.

[@attnjakeitsme]

Excellent interview! For a person who never went to college, Kobe is so articulate when he speaks. #KBTHELEGEND

[@WalkOnWater88]

People forget how smart he is. Speaks a few different languages....etc

[@rsdhillon4198]

So basically, if you don't go to college you are presumed to be inarticulate?

[@Tweekeen]

@@rsdhillon4198 i mean in this country... yeah

[@attnjakeitsme]

@Rs Dhillon So you think only those that goes to college can are articulate?

[@erikjansen8597]

Well College for a year, where you don't really go to class, is not going to make you all that articulate. That is the current system.

[@supratrd900]

disrespect to not have NBA legend under his name

[@joedon-hb4nl]

More like the goat 🐐

[@tylerb325]

"Former NBA Basketball Player".... come on man.. y'all can do better

[@kahlilasson2407]

Big facts

[@moniquejones7161]

@@tylerb325 Legendary, GOAT Kobe.

[@thabontimba5766]

Facts

[@NiranjanRavikumar7]

This guy has done so many interviews and yet in every interview, he talks his heart out. It's our responsibility to carry his mentality in whatever we do.

[@lloydbrown7429]

It's crazy cuz the NBA players know how tough he was to guard but life after basketball makes him the goat

[@wisdomforever7703]

Kobe has the right view using his influence to help many others 🙏🏽 He’s that one.

[@idkman09]

Good interview I can tell Kobe was comfortable and enjoyed it as well. GOAT

[@Forgemno]

Miss you Kobe

[@nocturnalron69]

I love how Kobes demeanor and speaking totally changes whenever he talks Lakers and Labron. He was so mellow up to that point.

[@TammyJohnson-dl8on]

He's all man but this spirit is so childlike what I mean by that he's so humble in a loving spirit I couldn't believe it when I heard the news and he was dead.😔

[@JustinJeong]

Rest in peace kobe thank you for inspiring me and continuing to do so post-retirement with your passion for life and always improving yourself... just thank you 💛💜

[@aileenwright1204]

Rest In Peace Kobe you’re the greatest.

[@rayshonblake1590]

Kobe Bryant you are one of my favorite basketball player of all time 🐐

[@savannahmonet9582]

And through every single interview I’ve seen and he’s done a lot .. he gives them their respect and even if they ask the same question he answers the same but differently each time .. to respectfully answer them .. some celebrities or athlete say the EXACT same thing lol

[@mowood5854]

Savannah Monet Yeah, Savannah, I agree. I think it speaks a lot to his authenticity and shows that this was his true belief system, and not just some propaganda ploy to make money. Great human.

[@Brandon-vy6uw]

I’ve always been a fan of LeBron’s and as a life long Laker fan I was so thrilled for LeBron coming here and...then he came here. That dude is the biggest Prima donna I’ve ever seen.

[@Dilly_Dil1y]

Bro... you just realized this???? It all started at the “decision part1”

[@andym3092]

Never can respect a coward like LBJ

[@rotatingcats]

Same. But let's not like act like he isn't helping us out. Like him or not lebrons teams are top contenders. While lebron is here I'm a fan. Unless he completely fails. Which I highly doubt will happen. Any laker or Kobe fan that's rooting for lebron to fail is just a homer.

[@muserussell2377]

Lol lebron is a joke

[@thekububeach]

Lebron is a freak and very talented. It’s just that too much gimmick. I don’t hate him but it’s hard for me to like him as much as I like Kobe and MJ.

[@w.o.r.l.d.w.i.d.e.7961]

"A simple theory or idea to live life by. If you are going to do something then do it to your best ability. No matter what it is, if you are going to do it then do it to your best ability."

[@MattGarcyaDC]

y'all gotta read his book The Mamba Mentality he was insane lol

[@xxrngxx5]

Hey where can I buy it?

[@MattGarcyaDC]

@@xxrngxx5 Barnes and noble, amazon lol anywhere

[@xxrngxx5]

@@MattGarcyaDC yeah just ordered it off Amazon. How is the book? I mean this guys been my favourite player since I was 10, so the book is gonna fascinate me regardless.

[@MattGarcyaDC]

@@xxrngxx5 he goes a little more in-depth on the mindset it takes to win and goes into great detail about some well known nba players and how he defended them.

[@antisfresh5387]

Right!!! After reading it I thought, he did all that and won 5! Jordan had to be a psychopath!! And how dare they put Lebron over either of them!

[@legendrexy]

«If you wanna do something Do it best to your ability»

[@dariceormerod3503]

Beautiful blessing! Great gift from god ! We will miss you !

[@sogonatural4070]

What we seem to forget is that no one is immortal, there is life and then death. No one can surpass death, or judgement. So everyone has to face the Father, let's not forget that. I don't know anything about Kobe, but we all need to remember to live is Christ, and to die is gain. You can wake up one morning and be gone in the next hour ! Life is but a vapor live for Christ.

[@akuayeboah8092]

So true dear, well said, thus is what some of us forget, thinking we are not human,, may the Lord help us all, God bless

[@marinaaliongco]

I honestly look at Kobe as invincible, a superhero..and I've always imagined him getting old and achieving so much more..this tragedy reminded me that he's a human..and that if he's known to have never cheated the game, there's one thing that he couldn't cheat and escape..and that's death.. unfortunately seems like on that day, the fog was the angel of death waiting for them all..and when it got them, the skies suddenly became clear 💔😥💔😥💔😥

[@psopro2658]

5 years from then... RIP legend we'll never forget you

[@GoGetter18]

YOURE A VERY GOOD INTERVIEWER!!!! THANKS BOTH OF YOU!

[@talintadotalinto8790]

I miss you Kobe Bryant. From Philippines

[@mikewilder806]

Kobe is a Legend. Period.

[@optimistprime9983]

"Who are they supposed to win with"?!😂🤣 BEAUTIFUL interview. Mamba Mentality is about constantly challenging yourself, and not settling.

[@taewiz863]

Mamba looks so happy in retirement, and he truly deserves it.

[@vzadza7770]

4th baby girl , someone give this man a son!! We need a mamba 2.0

[@happystarjk]

Hope that 5 try will be true, mamba mentality!

[@emmanuelabreu13]

You heard of Lebron?

[@Tish_69]

Indeed💯

[@zonabasket9635]

Soon we will have Clones!! dont worry!

[@hakeem2425]

VZA DZA the world wont let it happen cause he will destroy the league

[@larrymays4244]

I like how Kobe defended his teammate Luke Walton

[@KobeKid248]

Living Legend The Black Mamba!

[@111hidden1]

Rest in Peace Kobe Bryant another legend gone to soon

[@michellegarcia3433]

I can't get enough of this man...I can just sit here watch video, interview after interview...IMAGINE his wife missing him on daily bases..I pray for her..JUST LISTEN TO HIM 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏼..love love from CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

[@mokenisuapilimai]

Miss watching this dude play...damn..#mambaallday!!

[@waydirtysanchez]

I’m a Mj fan but this dude is a better human being. Love Kobe’s personality and mindfulness. #rip #mamba

[@jay-rbryant6025]

This guy is a legend! ❤🐍

[@kennethmewis4335]

People tend to forget about this legend. Great interview.

[@martinstubbs8707]

Kobe was my idol he was a master on earth no one i see understands life better than Kobe rest in peace and gianna and the.rest that lost their lives on that horrible crash.

[@nazdalaan]

Kobe’s extremely intelligent 🤓,

[@KJ-ly4ws]

I love Kobe! I'm naming my next son Kobe! 💯🙌

[@philipmarchalquizar2386]

He will Play again. Kobe is intellectually intellect.

[@greatsisyphus7712]

and his intellect is intellectually intellectual at intelligent intelligence.

[@MattGarcyaDC]

He said like 4 times theres a 95% chance he won't play again.

[@blaisereed-jenkins8362]

@@MattGarcyaDC you never know

[@godchilds5015]

R.i.P..you will be missed...kobe Bryant..

[@terencedavis6975]

No one comes closer Jordan but Kobe. I don't know why they compare lebron's game and career to Jordan's. if you mention Jordan you have to mention Kobe .

[@blessing8b]

Kobe was a very smart man. Grateful to have all these vids available for his girls to learn who their dads was.

[@bettyjeanstokes360]

Great interview with Kobe! I love it to hear what he had to say about the next generation of athletes. How he wants to help them on their journey that they are going on. Man, I just love it and to see him. Thank you, Mr. Frank Buckley, for sharing with us.

[@ericmaye2757]

Kobe brought LA championships LeBron brought LA drama an embarrassment

[@xavierrodriguez7938]

The media tries to tear him down and y'all fall for it

[@abigailgonzalez9563]

Well Kobe came with his drama too

[@tntcrewEJ]

Lebron brought them a chip so you can eat crow now.

[@ericmaye2757]

@@tntcrewEJ please ! Not true

[@tntcrewEJ]

@@ericmaye2757 he didn’t bring them a title?

[@tyh4180]

Good interview. Minus the final question these were questions I haven't heard him asked before.

[@jdm2339]

great interview, Frank! very nicely done. surprised I hadn't seen this already, I never missed any of his interviews #legend #RIPKobe

[@sew04ss]

Who is Frank Buckley? I've never heard of him before. He did a great job on the interview

[@attnjakeitsme]

Frank Buckley is a local TV (ktla) news caster in LA

[@juliem1930]

He is amazing.. such an inspiration..

[@omelelliston2746]

Kobe Bryant#Exceptional#Legandary#RIP😓😢😢

[@nikewarrior24]

Wow Kobe got 4 girls now? Wow! 2 kids with his outside retirement Kobe enjoying life. lol He's either trying to shoot for a boy or he just generally wants more kids. Happy for the Mamba.

[@iBreakAnkles4Fun]

Man got cursed with that 4th daughter, god did him dirty on that one.

[@jayemnazareta3786]

His wife is too hot not to make a lot of kids with 😂 and he is capable of raising all his kids. Financially stable

[@abigailgonzalez9563]

Lithuanian Man God doesn't puts a curse

[@amarcus9404]

Frank... Great job. Kobe Bryant was so hands on in the evolving process of all that he accomplished. He is truly at the center AND at the helm of his work at the SAME TIME. Although Kobe isn’t here, what he seems to want all of us to grasp is that the Mumba mentality IS here. And it manifests itself with specificity in each person. In what ways does my full blown Mumba mentality manifest itself? Is it ever full blown or does it keep expanding? Clearly, its a limitless mindset. Even when we are no longer here...MAMBA IS. That’s the seed he wanted to plant, particularly in young fertile minds-though it’s never too late for anyone to be better today than they were yesterday. Greatness... is what happens when you surrender to, as Kobe calls it, the Mamba Mentality.

[@LA-fy9bz]

One more champion Kobe please

[@shaneerjeanfk1622]

LA yeah just mooooore

[@RaginCajunDroid]

I have nothing but respect for this man.The only thing that more is amazing than his skills on the court, is his intellect and his ability to clearly and concisely communicate his thoughts and beliefs.

[@brodster1468]

R.I.P to the man and the legend, Kobe Bryant!! I'll forever miss you brother.

[@aarongordon9276]

Fantastic Interview

[@barbarawhite6274]

Simply the BEST!

[@disisaz]

GREAT interview positive energy sir

[@MikeyCreator]

“With one team” Shots fired Leflop

[@mariamoore6130]

Wow this place is awesome this is state of the art for professional players that was a beautiful place that. Kobe building Mamba Mentality .

[@user-oh8qx7os7o]

It’s easier to put you all into something when you love it

[@conghoang7999]

If I could become somebody in the NBA, definitely that person is Kobe.

[@rat193]

Such a huge loss. RIP

[@cadroy]

it is impossible not to miss this player of a man.

[@denisedean2446]

I see his evolution from fiery athlete on the court to that of mature mellowed and enlightened athlete, mentor, writer winner of Oscar and a man that truly wanted to help upcoming athletes reach their athletic goal beyond the mediocre level.

[@betty.jeanstokes668]

Kobe is so amazing! He's gone too soon and it hurts. RIP my favorite and greatest basketball player of all time. He is a Legend and a #GirlDad.

[@joelewis8992]

Miss my bro 😭😭 rest Kobe we got you down here. Mamba forever ♾

[@may_bygones]

Still can't believe you're gone, one of a kind lost..... R.I.P Koby & daughter Gigi

[@jreyes2446]

RIP KOBE & GIGI & THE 7 OTHERS WE LOST THAT DAY 1.26.20 💛💜

[@michele_torres_sososilver]

What a HUGE loss. He had so much class and character. He was really JUST getting started. 💔 Imagine what he could have done.

[@luthermata8609]

My hero!

[@savannahmonet9582]

Can’t believe him & his daughter are gone. It’s unbelievable and not fair.. he was so motivated & enjoyed life .. had a beautiful life with his wife & children. His daughter & himself had so much to give & create! Rest In Peace Gianna .. I’m so sorry you were so young .. Rest In Peace Kobe .. I’m sorry u had to see ur daughter in the worst Thing imaginable ..

[@MPIsofly]

Great Job Buckster!

[@smdownh9]

mamba mentality Kobe is awesome

[@bigwhitedwarf]

Like MJ said, Kobe truly knew a way to affect u personally, even after his passing. Every time, what he is talking, I just want to get up and work harder. My man. Truly the goat of everything he touched. RIP, Kobe.

[@stanleypatterson9328]

BLACK MAMBA RIP💛💜 GIGI 💜💛

[@misschloee94]

rip king 💜💛

[@kobeherbo39]

I’m gonna be saying “Kobe!” Every time i throw a crumbled up piece of paper in the trash bin til I die 🐐

[@rockchick6218]

Kobe😢😢💕💕