Throwback: Michael Jordan vs Kobe Bryant Highlights (NBA All-Star Game 1998) - BEST QUALITY!

[@lightningjimmyjoejohnson8499]

Who’s here because of The Last Dance Episode 5 “In loving memory of Kobe Bryant”

[@rafaelmarcusvillanueva9207]

netplace episode 7and8 search on fb

[@NealX]

For Kobe Bryant, his first face-off with Michael Jordan was the most important day of his career and life so far. For Michael Jordan, it was Tuesday.

[@lazarsorak9589]

Yes, at that point of his career, Jordan was multiple times champion, MVP, best of the best. Kobe was young gun who strives for respect. Kobe tried to compete, I know that feeling when you're trying to be best against your idol. Now, the All-Star game in Toronto is past, Kobe's done. It's been crazy ride. For me, he's greater than Michael (All my respect for AirJordan) just because he plays in two different eras and he dominated all the time.

[@jacoblarson3976]

+Neal X LOL Nice

[@Junzstylemadapaka]

The most important day for Kobe was the 2003 allstar game where he choked MJ that game. That in yo face block get the fuck outta here from Kobe to MJ is a moment to remember 😂😂😂

[@piochin23]

+MrBrenman21 your idol Jordan got cooked by Kobe, deal with it.

[@sclogse1]

+Vote 4Pedro Love the trash talk. The more, the more obvious. The Wheelchair Olympics of comments.

[@marioduque4032]

RIP black mamba. This was the start of your era. 5 rings later considered one of the greatest people off the court. Never forget #24,8.

[@breidaalvinmunster7487]

the L8-24

[@stevyluv743]

Rip to kobe one of the best players of alltime But lot of respect to MJ without him there's no kobe lebron carmelo d wade or next Because he made people believe in basketball of how Unbelievable Great Jordan was

[@Lunabella123]

33 In High School

[@tofullplaylist3786]

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[@femidavid8765]

Who is here in 2020? RIP to Kobe bryant.

[@timthetechnician1545]

RIP

[@leamonbarber1739]

R.IP. The Black Mamba ......

[@Va1n3r]

RIP Black Mamba and Gigi.

[@annelizebrisley2109]

Yes

[@delacruzmarietta4549]

me😭😭😭

[@lucyaklar6345]

"I don't get five championships here without him." - Kobe on MJ in the last dance documentary 🐐

[@timothyzavala1463]

7

[@walkdownjr4995]

u mean mj on kobe

[@angrynoodles1318]

@@walkdownjr4995 no nigga

[@4ever167]

@@walkdownjr4995 no, no he doesn’t

[@thewitone8707]

@@walkdownjr4995 MJ has 6

[@sp0re8900]

Man I'm on a throw back kobe binge after the news, we are all gonna miss him

[@oldschoolhiphop2275]

That move Kobe did at 10:32 was unbelievable he clowned wit that one. He became a legend in his own time. I would've never imagined watching him back then.

[@BlessedOne686]

Julian💯💯💯🦈

[@jamesherren3479]

@TIL IS 4 you know YAHAWASHI was a starting point guard for the sandal assassins back in the day don’t you? Averaged a triple double for his career.

[@onemorelate]

I just love how Shaq always got Kobe's back in this game. He wouldn't let his young teammate get embarrased by Jordan. Too bad they need to part ways the way they did.

[@tofullplaylist3786]

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[@golfhax]

MJ's old veteran experience and moves vs the wild raw talent of Kobe. really interesting to watch. if you've ever watched Jordan in like his first couple years in the NBA he had a similar playing style in terms of occasionally being a little wild and out of control on offense. then you see jordan at this age and he's so in control at all times. amazing to see them perfect their craft as they progress in their careers. very little wasted movement and always getting the look they want.

[@DKStacker24]

One of the best All Star Game rosters ever. MJ, Kobe, Shaq, Payton, Hill, KG, Robinson, and many more! Miss those days.

[@ahmedshaban7455]

Mutombo

[@gzZZZ]

@@ahmedshaban7455 and Duncan! So many hall of fames. Crazy

[@plainjane1843]

Jason Kidd too

[@tofullplaylist3786]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2aplomQja-Lg8k

[@mauricemcmichael5802]

Reggie Miller. HOF & Karl Malone HOF so how many HOFer's in this game & is it the most of any all star game in NBA history?

[@Bornonthe14th]

When basketball was great; everybody wore their own jerseys. We had Mike, Kobe, Iverson,Hill, Pippen, Kerr, McGrady, Carter, Payton and the list goes on. RIP Kobe 💜💛💜

[@macheldavis945]

ashley brick we were spoiled back then with greatness

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

I miss Allen Iverson man. GOATed

[@amejed420]

Kerr's name seems out of place haha

[@TheHeisenbergKnocks]

scratch Kerr out of the list young boy

[@ismetcetinkaya]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYm4YauuhJqFack

[@jimmylukes6152]

Now every time I throw something I won’t say “Kobe” but “For Kobe” RIP LEGEND😢

[@joepermenter7228]

Heart bro.

[@georgesalgado8783]

The collection of talent in this game is unbelievable. RIP mamba.

[@mqmoreno2368]

i miss the 90s nba just look at the competitiveness on this all star game now days is just alley oops and dunks in the all stars game

[@PS2Damon]

they aren't as competitive because they don't want to injure themselves, all star games don't matter

[@klimundas1]

+PS2Damon who got injured tho in these games the nba players now have less pride these some old school full of pride kind of ballers

[@PS2Damon]

klimundas1 nobody got injured because nobody tries, and it works.

[@xdgaming70]

PS2Damon I know for a fact I sure as hell would’ve tried. You’re on of the top players in the game going against ONLY the other ballers like you. I’d take the chance to make myself look better than them, even though it’s one game from a specific weekend in the season.

[@ivenregidor9995]

Hahaaha true nowadays

[@sal.e_h]

Who is here after the tragedy? RIP to a legend.

[@rapboybosnia8463]

I'm huge Kobe fan and for me he is the second best of all time, but nobody can touch Jordan, not just basketball player , nobody in sports general can touck his airness

[@rapboybosnia8463]

***** For me yeah, kobe is the closest thing to Michael.

[@rapboybosnia8463]

***** Thank you for you're opinion, it means so much to me :)

[@Enoughsenoughnomas]

Lebron bitch

[@Enoughsenoughnomas]

But its cute that you guys argue over who is the second best players of all time.

[@rapboybosnia8463]

***** Lebron ? :D Nice joke.

[@Cesar-zd3jp]

“Pain is the litte voice in your head that tries to hold you back because it knows if you continue you will change.” R.I.P. Kobe... :/ He was such a great sportsman and person.

[@elaineandre3741]

o melhor

[@nolicrissalvador3173]

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[@PeacemanNOT]

You can tell how much Kobe looked up to MJ. Every single move he made reminded me of MJ and he still does it today.

[@MetriHD]

Passing of the Torch :)

[@davidrobinson1929]

Kobe stills Jordan moves tho

[@onscreen933]

R.I.P Kobe

[@fornos123]

Jordan looks like he’s not even trying

[@dirty7444]

He had flu. You can see him coughing now and then.

[@bigfundamental1096]

@MANCHESTER UNITED its football fuck tard

[@toveycen4668]

MANCHESTER UNITED F.C then go comments on soccer. GTFOH

[@jso19801980]

its an all star game tho..so not much desperation

[@j_merc]

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C say that all over again I'm still not gonna watch 22 people running back and forth trying to score on each other then just end up scoreless for the next hour. That sport is extremely overrated and boring.

[@alienmcqueen]

Seeing this video kinda makes me cry, because you can see the passion Kobe had. Like passing the torch from one great to another. To have people like Isiah thomas tell you that you have the skills like michael jordan at 19 is amazing. I watched this video with joy at the same time because I hope it inspires other to never let go of their dreams, work hard, and enjoy life. Rest in peace Kobe, Gigi and the others that were killed recently. You will all be missed.

[@robertramirez5230]

Damm the competitiveness back than was off the charts!! Watching today's lackluster games makes me appreciate Kobe

[@AJ_savage16]

Back when basketball was fun to watch.

[@Enoughsenoughnomas]

well thats just not true. The game is much more evolved now, its insane

[@lovefunkrockmusic]

***** Please the talent was better in the past than it is now.

[@Enoughsenoughnomas]

lovefunkrockmusic lmao kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYnMaXqerrdjeLM Lebron would have carved through both these teams.

[@kudiicc1351]

***** lebron ? LOL pls imgur.com/Jiy5sL4

[@Enoughsenoughnomas]

kudii cc Yes, Lebron would be lol ing at the sad defenses MJ played against in the 90's. Did you watch the link?

[@stygianphantasm8761]

Jordan is the GOAT. There is no debate.

[@electricmotorrewinds]

Who's here after his tragic death rip mamba

[@smoothALOE]

Kobe modeled so much of his game after MJ. Even when he’s being interviewed he reminds me of Jordan.

[@srinjoybose6287]

He was one of most talented down to earth player and a human being. No politics, no hatred. He inspired many kids to play basketball all around the world. He will be remembered for forever. MAMBA FOREVER ❤️😭😭❤️. RIP KOBE and GIANNA.❤️

[@CommandereON]

Wouldn’t say Down to Earth, Kobe was a killer who thought no one could hold him down or stop him, Mamba Mentality 😤🤷🏿‍♂️🐍

[@heliosb3714]

"No politics" I wonder where that is coming from. Seeing players stand up for what they believe is inspiring. They could stay quiet and enjoy being multi millionaires but instead the risk what they have to make the world a better place for everyone.

[@nealmarasinghe7755]

No politics? He told Trump off good, and I will forever be grateful.

[@RM-xk6iu]

Its kind of fun to see that Michael seemed annoyed and amazed at the same time that a 19 year old kid was brash enough to come at him that way. Meanwhile, Kobe came to play but he couldnt hide how happy he was. At this very moment he fullfilled the dream every basketball player of our generation had, playing against Michael and earning his respect, i remember it like it was yesterday. Rest in peace Kobe

[@markj6442]

Thats the problem he didnt play their games, he was a straight dude.

[@no213]

I just can't get over all these legends in one game… Grant hill, Shawn kemp ,Gary payton, Reggie miller, Karl Malone ,Young Shaq sheesh…Kobe is still a tremendous player but young Kobe was A Beast…Lets face it though you can't MJ, 80% of the shots he throws up goes right in smoothly lol…His Hang time is ridiculous...

[@msdeej538]

love it

[@cruedust]

Yes all them legends.in today's game 2-3 so called future legends lol.and people still argue this era today is better lol.sad back then every team had some of the best players even the bad teams n not one player but 2 or more on every team.just can't make others realize that no matter how much proff you show them.any so called superstar today n there really isn't many but the few would have half the career they do now if tbey played in this era argue all you want its funny

[@Dredahooper]

no213 plus Magic n Larry coaching so crazy man

[@bullshark3000]

Kobe was warming up at 3am for this game. Jordan was out gambling till 3am for this game.

[@charliebrown316]

bullshark lmao but true

[@greatomeister675]

Kobe will still shoot 40%

[@zpacify]

@@greatomeister675 yeah, just a difference in talent an understanding of the game.

[@elmaschingon2041]

Kobe was just having fun . Prime Kobe would own prime Jordan

[@ΔημΔ-ω2ο]

God himself couldnt own prime Jordan

[@2082詹勝宇]

Rest In Peace,Kobe.

[@TheRemixstress]

Michael Jordan = *GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER OF ALL TIME*

[@charlescharles368]

Kobe Bryant Michael Jordan are the two best player in the whole world far better than anybody else who ever touch the ball

[@kaushtubhbhatt73]

Lebron James

[@marcusaustin7133]

Wilt Chamberlain

[@FearlessXcel]

TV Show Reviews ok?

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

Wilt Chamberlain.

[@Hardrive2677]

Kobe was so humble back then

[@pariojohnson4327]

P Ik Agreed, then how about Eagle town?

[@blindhooker8630]

I think sometimes you earn the right to be arrogant to a certain extend....

[@jacobsteel43]

^ very true

[@suwan1986]

with MJ on court, and 19 yes old, definitely gonna be humble

[@허걱-x7q]

Heysus Christo couldn't agree with you more! After he got 3 rings thanks to Shaq, he became arrogant, selfish

[@UNPINGABLECHARACTERS]

I can see the respect between the 2 players Something we don’t see often anymore MJ and Kobe really made the NBA great

[@austinbratton9973]

Facts and arguably the two best to ever play the game!!

[@threeshuvs]

i am forever inspired on how this man was so well spoken everytime it was his turn to speak up during in-game interviews. such great attitude. thanks for everything ,rip legend

[@picknroll929]

Kobe fans: Kobe is the GOAT!! Better than MJ!! Jordan is overrated.. Me: SMH -_- Kobe MVP year: 28.3ppg, 6.3rpg, 5.4apg, 1.8spg, .5bpg MJ ROOKIE year: 28.2ppg, 6.5rpg, 5.9apg, 2.4spg, .8bpg

[@sutherlacd27]

youre comparing stats without taking into consideration who the teammates were. were jordans stats better on his championship teams or was his best statistical season on a garbage team? if you have nobody you put up great numbers. kobe on his worst supporting team averaged 35, 5 and 5. please think before comparing stats.

[@picknroll929]

Chase Sutherland Oh really? are you saying 21 years old Kobe would have done better if he was in that Bulls team instead of Jordan? Oh by the way, Jordan FG % in his rookie year was 51.5%, while Kobe's best FG% in a single season for his entire career is 47%.. And you're saying MJ have those stats because he is in a garbage team?, I thought MJ takes tougher shots than Kobe because all the attention is on him, while Kobe have better shots than MJ because Shaq attracts 5 defenders when his on the court, and kobe needs to do is take an open jumper.. and yet MJ have better FG %

[@sutherlacd27]

Pick N Roll fg% shows shot selection. mj played more inside. kobe played more outside. this is clear by 3pt attempts. efg% and ts% show scoring efficiency...yes jordan is slightly higher. again im asking you to THINK before posting. i tihnk jordan is better. youre just posting crap without thinking about it first is all. and your theory about the shaq thing doesnt work because once kobe became a star teams never left him...shaq on the floor or not. lets not also forget that shaq didnt finish a lot of games due to foul trouble and free throws. so kobe faced many doubles in those years.

[@picknroll929]

what do you mean THINK before posting? I said MJ shots better FG% than Kobe, what's wrong with that? and don't tell me about Shaq didn't finish a lot of games, he only average a little more than 3 fouls a game while playing 37.5 minutes in 8 season with the Lakers, means there's only 10 minutes per game that Shaq is not in the floor, while MJ plays probably around 40 minutes being double team almost everytime.. And don't make kobe's 3's as an excuse as why he shots lower FG than MJ. If a player is a threat in 3's, his defender will guard him closely in the 3 pts, making it easier for him to blow by his defender, which in turn a better 2 pt attept, unlike MJ who doesn't have much 3 pt game, his opponent concentrate more on his midrange which means MJ's 2 pts attempt are better defended than kobe.. Should I say more if MJ is playing the pistons? Let me tell you this, the reason why kobe have lesser FG% than MJ was mentioned by Phil Jackson in his book. He said if MJ have a bad shooting night, he will focus his energy on other things like passing and defending.. While if Kobe have a bad shooting night, he force things, taking more bad shot attempts.. I've seen kobe take 4 straight 3pt attempts without making a single one..

[@Ivan_savior]

That's crazy!! Real Kobe fans respect MJ as the GOAT and put Kobe right behind him.

[@bobbykazz]

Who else came back because of Kobes last game?

[@purecarnage7159]

me

[@tiffanylovelovelove]

+Bobbykazz me! hahaha, just after reading the article on NBA.com about kobe's career

[@jdavid1974]

+Bobbykazz Seems like this game was just yesterday. That move on Mutumbo was amazing.

[@charles7962]

me

[@omutli]

Me huashuashua

[@kcmcmac1990]

13:56 MJ taking free throw with eyes closed 😊

[@elleondejuda4681]

Man I do miss the 90 NBA , know that was hight level of playing. Kobe played very good game and he learn something new in this game from Mike , was very down to earth , maybe that's why he was so good at playing. I think he learn that Mike other great players , magic , bird , mj.

[@southpaw578]

I remember watching this game. One of the best matchups in NBA history.

[@faith4099]

"I'll see you down the road" If we only new micheal that the road was this short.... Man i am still sad about Kobe....

[@JungleJuiceJoey]

kobe didn't age I swear.

[@youngboy3571]

+James Ram black don't cracj

[@jorgekoom5974]

Did you see that hairline now

[@OlympicSeason]

+Jorge Koom just what I was thinking

[@MrDexPrexy]

+Jorge Koom nigga he's bald

[@jassnaj7443]

+ryan Martinez martinez there is a ton that do, trust me

[@Ethan-pd7nu]

Hold the people you love a little closer tonight. You never know when it's your time. RIP Kobe.

[@pricey000]

The coolest part to me is seeing all the Veterans we have to today, and seeing their young version when they started in this all star game.

[@mw7379]

I remember watching this live as a kid. This was the greatest allstar game I have ever watched.

[@ambroseiti]

wish i could of went to a michael jordan game...

[@realtopatop2003]

+beesonit bro it mom's. you correcting ambrose but using back his improper English as well. smh

[@ExodusPessoa]

+Ambrose I did twice once when he was with the Bulls and another time with the Wizards jealous (ha ha ha)? I'm just kidding my friend.

[@adaja05]

I went to a Michael Jordan game when I was 2

[@Mr-kh7en]

U both dumb

[@chrisbrown2211]

Same I thought I had a chance when he came to Vancouver

[@bullshark3000]

RIP Kobe, can’t believe he’s gone.

[@kierra_mist]

Everyone dies so it’s not hard to believe it

[@billj4525]

Feels like it just happened yesterday to me. RIP Kobe.

[@aoucelloutus3573]

Jordan was 35 years old here, what an incredible athlete, truly the best ever.

[@billj4525]

Yeah, but he was still the best player in the league here, and could still do most of the same things. Oldest MVP in the NBA is what 36 or 37 by Karl Malone maybe? He lost a little bit of athleticism, but added some other tools to his game to keep himself the best. Jordan had very few injuries over the years so he was able to maintain most of his skills. The guys who get older and are still the best, or are very close to the top of their game almost always have had hardly any injuries in their career. Jordan like Lebron knew how to adapt to keep his game going strong. Really really amazing player who was ALWAYS working on his game. I remember him just destroying Kobe here. It was so obvious they were playing 1vs1 during this all star game and being competitive with each other.

[@drewstevens5771]

@@billj4525 kobe thrashed him tf and sat the whole 4th quarter. RIP to the goat

[@bobanderson6675]

Yea but how many 19 year olds would do what Kobe did in this game ?

[@billj4525]

@@drewstevens5771 Jordan got the better of him in the game. Did you watch the game? Jordan was the mvp that year, but having said that what Kobe did at 19 was just as amazing as what MJ was doing at 35. RIP Kobe.

[@billj4525]

@@bobanderson6675 Yeah, like I said to the other guy what Kobe was doing at 19 was just as incredible as what MJ was doing at 35. RIP to Kobe. He was one of my favorite players by the way, but so was MJ.

[@RodrigoSchmidtAdv]

I had this match on VHS back then, watched it over and over. Good old times. Story says that the west coach put Kobe on bench so MJ could get the MVP award, since it was probably his last All-Star Game.

[@323brooks]

half his highlights were on kobe....

[@323brooks]

on that note Jordan was even sagging off of him letting him shoot

[@christiantamez2022]

This is like listening to the only track Dr Dre and Tupac put together California Love but just in basketball

[@basillk1]

Christian Tamez hell yeah bro.

[@chrisbrown2211]

That's great!

[@ExodusPessoa]

Well Said

[@hacksmurf]

Can't C Me was also produced by Dre.

[@mmhmenjoy6220]

I had the privilege of growing up a teen watching Kukoc, Longley, Kerr, Rodman, Pippen, and the GOAT himself destroy every team in the league. It was a good time to be a native Chicagoan.

[@RV1AND]

This is great. You can tell, Kobe is the guy relying on his superior athleticsm and dunking ability, while MJ is able to harness his incredible body control and shooting touch from close to mid range. Even with their similarities, you can see subtle differences due to their age and experience.

[@Hmmmmmmmmq]

0:35 when MJ starts coughing, Kobe's like gtfo away from me lmaooo

[@jarizhang6499]

He did the Westbrook face

[@marvzpontillas4097]

Jordan had another flu in that game.

[@ChildofGod4ever001]

😂😂😂😂😂😂saw that

[@markj6442]

Mj looked strung out after a night of cocaine to the brain, forgot how skinny he is.

[@erickaj7373]

I peeped 😂

[@betcommando]

GODD DAYUM this shit is making me feel so dayum old.

[@BiGGCaiN24]

Real Shit

[@lecockzuita]

A Great Father,A Role model and A Legend RIP Kobe & Gianna Bryant.

[@Loris71734]

Wow.. starting in the NBA all star game at 19 years old should be every basketball player's dream.

[@TheFunnyJohn]

winning championships are

[@frrmrr4314]

John Nguyen u can have 2 dreams

[@cruorem5775]

Kobe really held his own against the GOAT. You will be missed!

[@pstuddy]

an aging end of career goat mind you. would be a whole other story vs prime mj 😜

[@kierra_mist]

I didn’t see Lebron against Kobe in this game

[@n_a8917]

@@pstuddy Kobe was 19 bro. Cmon now. Goes both ways. Jordan had a huge advantage in this game. Jordan is better, but Kobe didnt even know what he didn't know at this point in time.

[@billj4525]

@@pstuddy Well Kobe still might have done alright, as it's only one game. Even so, Jordan definitely got the better of him here. Look how many times Kobe got schooled when guarding Jordan. One one one wise Jordan got the better of him by a lot, and he probably would have even more when younger like you said, but Kobe could still have had a good game, just like he did here. Jordan wasn't guarding him in a lot of these plays, other players were. RIP Kobe, one of the GOAT.

[@billj4525]

@@n_a8917 Yeah, it does go both ways. I would say Jordan definitely got the better of him a lot though in terms of the one on one exchanges. Kobe was having a really hard time stopping MJ from scoring. Kobe played amazing though, and his talent was even more obvious after this game. RIP Kobe.

[@dirty7444]

Kobe was such a classy, intelligent guy, even when he was only 19. Listen to this part 11:59

[@r8der12-adrian8]

Still trying to avoid Kobe updates. It's hard to deal with his passing. He was L.A.'s Michael Jordan. I couldn't pass up on watching this.

[@beniciojauregui9167]

9:57 shaq wasn’t boutta let his team mate get cooked like that

[@KJ2832]

Had to come here and watch this after hearing Kobe is retiring, even as a LeBron fan I'm going to miss the hell outta him. No doubt top 10 player all-time and the closest to MJ in terms of play-style!

[@jonb3917]

"I'll see you down the road". "Cool". That says a whole hell of a lot. There's a lot of significance in that moment. That shit was like special forreal

[@Lucilfer47]

yupz i agree with you

[@mudspelledbackwards2997]

A "special moment"? .....obviously you have your priorities a little out of whack. They're just 2 guys (pretentious ego-maniacs at that) who bounce a ball and put it through a hoop with a net on it. Nothing special bout that. And to think we pay these people MILLIONS of dollars to do something so fickle. It will all become clear to us all very soon how meaningless it all is. Not sayin this as a non-sports fan. I was fucking nuts about Stockton & Malone...lived and died for them. But reality must set in. These athletes aren't aren't any more special than your average bear. P.S. - yes I was being a dick :P

[@c_low5392]

RASA FRAKER lol I can tell someone got picked last in gym class.

[@richgorr1059]

Only both of them took this to heart!!! Kobe letting him know "I'm next "!!! Jordan letting him know " I'm the the reason you're next"!!!

[@1Flyingfist]

Man, this was when I loved basketball and could name every player on the court or bench :-D I wanted to be able to shoot 3s like Glen Rice. Ah, the memories. Thanks.

[@nikosparta]

Michael Jordan the best ever....

[@lsdelicious8844]

I respect both their game, idk how you can hate on one. These guys are legends

[@kalekhalili8130]

Jeez I love MJ’s interviews. Kobe is so respectful. We’re 7 days after Kobe’s passing. And it’s clips like these that we will have the privilege of watching for the rest of our lives so that we never forget why Kobe and MJ were all about

[@Ezanaizeazy]

Being born in 94', I never got to witness MJ in action, but I'm going to really miss watching Kobe as a young, athletic, scoring force that he was.

[@HollowMerks]

Agree born 95 at least we seen jordan at the end of his career and when he retired

[@youngrizzle2003]

Kobe might be more unpredictable on the ground but Jordan was more unpredictable in the air

[@Left_coast_bullies]

youngrizzle2003 that's why kobe was the black mamba and jordan the god

[@bertsonder]

Eric Perez you mean like the black mamba on bed?

[@kojakarmstrong7898]

I agree 1000%

[@juliosantana1646]

😬

[@MikeeLord]

Duncan, Garnet, and Kobe :(. This dudes will be gone 3-5 years from now, and a new generation begins

[@khailadarne5456]

+Michael L. Kobe's gone after this year...

[@MikeeLord]

I know that :( It surprised the living shit out of me. But it's good for lakers, they need to move on.

[@jjones3131jj]

+Michael L. Don't forget dirk

[@MikeeLord]

95: Garnet 96: Kobe 97: Duncan 98: Nowitzki

[@stephenli2808]

+Michael L. pierce carter

[@92kris]

Man Kobe really got to live his dream and play against his Idol R.I.P MAMBA 🐍🐍🐍

[@kcarra1]

The Nba should scrap the special uniforms and go back to players wearing their team jersey

[@rhondechein1026]

It's to confusing.

[@boppinboyz]

+Slender_ Robot Not really. The East put on their home jersey(White) and West put on their away jersey (Dark)

[@penske_material]

I prefer the current way.

[@devinmtate]

+Penske Material the jerseys look repetitive every year tho they need to make them different like the Christmas jerseys

[@penske_material]

Barrack Ocommas maybe that, being original each year, but still having the special uniforms is great, a lot pf the people who watch those All-star games aren't regular fans, it helps them low the tone of the confusion they already must have lol

[@Herethan]

When Jordan said “I’ll see you down the road” to Kobe 😭😭😭 now he’s watching over Jordan saying that to him.

[@vitelspring]

Kevin garnett and Kobe Bryant "two of the youngest superstars", gonna miss hearing that.

[@parists5455]

I remember watching this game as a student and I thought this Kobe kid has just a big mouth and only a couple of fancy moves, he was kinda raw and I never thought he would be very special in terms of shooting mid range and footwork. Boy he proved me wrong and gained all of my huge respect!

[@hectorlopez1069]

Kobe and Michael did so much for the NBA. Both are all time greats in the NBA.

[@jorap8579]

What? Michael was also sick? MJ is just awesome.

[@nicolee.french8534]

Kobe and his oldest daughter were tragically in the helicopter together.. My heart truly aches. Prayers 🙏 for the family.

[@EdahsWolb4855]

Second oldest but sad either way... Prayers as well

[@joselineantonio6795]

Nicole E. French Gianna is second child of Kobe

[@jeremiahchacha9668]

I sit back in awe as I watch these 2 Legends goin' at it. It's amazing seeing Jordan's experience and tricks up his sleeve go up against Kobe's youthful and talented energy. Ip Man vs. Bruce Lee.

[@ampecsu]

0:06 MJ chewing the hell outta that Laffy Taffy!

[@ampecsu]

0:33 then he choked on it! LOL

[@devoneburns1119]

ampecsu I know ha ha

[@oscaryanes1885]

ampecsu Kobe said "cough that way!" 💀😂

[@yourstruly9879]

ampecsu chill he was sick in this game😂😂

[@Whereyahidin]

CANDY GIIIIIRRRRRRLLLLL!!!!!!

[@j-r-m7775]

Why won't people ever just close the book on this. Kobe is not better than Mike. Kobe is the closest thing to Mike. Kobe is easily top ten all time. If Mike was rated 99/100 Kobe is 97.5/100. Mike was a better player. The only advantage I give Kobe is outside shooting. In their primes Mike was faster, could jump 8 inches higher, was quicker, had bigger hands, was a better defender(although Kobe was an outstanding defender), had better ball handling, shot a higher percentage, Jordan has averaged 8 boards a game for a season Kobe has never averaged 7, Jordan has averaged 8 assists per game Kobe never 7, and FINALLY to me this ends all debate Kobe has NEVER shot 47% from the feild or higher for a season MJ did it 9 seasons 6 of those over 50%.

[@lexbogie1]

Actually i think mike is a better shooter than kobe .and he chose better shots

[@emjay1249]

Kobe has better ball handling actually

[@andrescordova4634]

James Reese exactly mang, at the end of the day, they're both rated 99 on 2k 😉

[@rgbjojozahau]

James Reese what if mj's era was lebron. Iverson. Carmela, wade. Durant. Etc. Will he be like kobe

[@xdgaming70]

Joseph Zothanpuia *Carmelo

[@LCB-gz8cz]

I smile everytime i hear Kobe talk. It’s something about him.

[@letthetrumpetsound7893]

He always looks like he's having a good time...😉

[@NoellaScott]

It BOGGLES the mind that I was alive for this, and I watched this, and (while I didn't watch it) the 2023 ASG existed in my lifetime. They don't even remotely care, yet they say Kobe was their guy, their friend, their inspiration, or that Michael meant so much to them. They're not even close.

[@AnimeTube7Junior]

2:58 shows how much of a badass Jordan is. Look at the way he walks after owning Kobe. How he brings himself. What a killer lol

[@letthetrumpetsound7893]

That was someone's husband, father, son. He wasn't perfect, but it seems he did his best, a lot of people don't. God bless🙏 to all the families.

[@Mektek19]

Holy crap this is hd.

[@riyaandrayplay6856]

I was born in 1985 became a Mj fan in 89. Made my first basket in 1990 and i waa addicted ever since. I legit played every day all day of my life. I became very good at the sport. But then i grew up, became a dad and im now 37. Every once in a while i go to the local y and put on a clinic vs anyone who's there. It's the Mj in me. I fell in love with the ball from day 1. Anyway my point is that Kobe had it too. He has the same thing that Mj and I have. We have many many hours of just us and the ball. Thats why we know we're better, it was never "putting in work" it was just us spending time with the one thing we loved, the ball.

[@ragnarjakobsen7722]

Same dude but 1984. MJ and Kobe ❤️

[@flobama3247]

Let's be honest, MJ took Lil Kobe to school in this game.

[@dvo1245]

FloBama * nah, @ the end of 3 quarters, kobe had 18 points & jordan had 17 points; kobe got benched & didnt play the final 18min of the game, jordan played 9 more min than kobe & finished wit 22 points 4 the whole game; all the old players & coaches got pissed @ kobe cuz the game MVP was rigged 2 have jordan win it & kobe was goin 4 it; jordan got jealous, got kobe benched, & cheated his way 2 that game MVP; no doubt jordan was the all-time best & always will be but he did cheat kobe out of this MVP cuz he thought kobe didn't deserve it yet & he wasn't gonna let a 19y/o in his very 1st all-star game win the MVP; it was actually really fucked up what they all did 2 kobe that day & eventho jordan took home the MVP trophy that day, it might be Jordans only trophy he cheated 2 win; I remember after this game really becoming a kobe fan & losing some respect 4 jordan & every time jordan & kobe played against each other after this game, kobe always destroyed jordan, & yea, jordan was old & kobe was young but cuz jordan pulled some bush league illuminati crap on that day, kobe made it a point 2 shit on jordan every game after that; jordan is still the goat but that day, that all-star game, kobe was ballin him up & got benched the final 18min cuz of it, fucked up!!!

[@spartanhllacedaemon7049]

+David Vollowitz We are talking about an 40 years old Jordan against Kobe 23.Grow up.Even in his 35 he destroyed Kobe (who had been playing for 2-3 years at the nba).

[@tustari]

David Vollowitz Shut yo dumb ass up. Old MJ embarrassed Kobe 1 on 1. Prime MJ would have tore Kobe a new one. Kobe is no where near MJ’s level

[@Sixtus62]

embarrassed? You just a fool.

[@MINK2393]

* DVo * Jordan was 35 here... Kobe was like 19

[@hynixx]

Gone too soon Kobe! God bless your soul, thanks for all the exciting entertainment!

[@albarky3804]

My generation aka Kobe generation was the BEST EVER

[@BozzzMl]

RIP Kobe, this was the beginning of the journey that inspired many generations. Thanks for everything.

[@alptuncer7544]

Legends never die. We won't forget you mamba. 😢🙏

[@OfficialJoeKingOne]

They totally kept Kobe out of the game the final 18 minutes so they could give Jordan the MVP Award.

[@Utoobzz]

Not sure how he'd get it as everytime MJ had the ball and Bryant was guarding him, Kobe got cooked. Jordan had the overall better stat line and was more pivotal to his team - hence the trophy. They kept Bryant out the game because he was in just his second year and there were a plethora of stars who deserved the minutes much more than he did at that time.

[@TheSands83]

What? Jordan outplayed Kobe

[@subairali8075]

@@Utoobzz before he got subbed out he had more points then mj

[@CJKB247]

@@Utoobzz Well give Kobe more playing time the rest of the them 18 mins and we’ll see how that stat line would of been. Kobe would of easily had a better stat line and west could of won the game, but MJ’s fair well year, they weren’t letting Kobe get that MVP. He was a starter, didn’t deserve to get bench the last 18 mins. For those that don’t know, like yourself, Kobe waved off Karl Malone on a play and they don’t like that, coach sat him the rest of the game. Plain and simple. They hated on Kobe and resented him cause he was making NBA players/grown men look foolish since he was 16-17. Del Harris was the one who started it. Can’t have a player straight out of high school cooking these NBA players. Not a good look lol.

[@MonstarCave]

10:30 Commentator so stunned by Kobes moves he thinks he Traveled lmao, absolute GOAT even at 19 he was just too smart and had so much knowledge of the game. RIP My Favorite player, the reason I got my franchise Tatted in 2009....We're gonna miss you Kobe and your daughter.

[@velodus]

Man do I miss the days when all the players just wore their regular home/away uniforms. It looks soooooo much better than the All-Star jerseys they were nowadays.

[@stephcurran1724]

“Little Laker Boy” 🥺😢😭

[@safweditz]

Rest in Peace Kobe

[@ntuneband]

Rest Well My dearest Idol Kobe Bryant 😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭 Gone too soon 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@hybrid1339]

What I love most about Jordan sideline interview with Rashad is that he said when a player knows your sick he's supposed to come at you and he knows Kobe coming at him and he has to defend himself in that way...I say that to say he appreciates Kobe having that mentality of coming at him and not shying away from the moment...my two fav players

[@AlexanderBeenGreat]

I Miss this Kobe. The humble , impartial, influential one. Not the cocky asshole that he's become. Still a great player though. I also love how Michael Jordan can keep his composure regardless of the situation

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

honestly, Kobe is much more humble now. He's never been politically correct buddy just keeps it real

[@Shystyman]

I hate it when people say Kobe is cocky and then praise Jordan lol Do you have any idea what kind of a player Jordan was? He's still super cocky lol

[@MPaluba]

ballachamp10 Jordan every time he gets interview, "I have to defend myself." Stfu, is that all you can say?

[@jcamp6860]

Kobe carries the torch of Jordan

[@smsnovel7395]

"Oh, I will defend myself." MJ - Priceless.

[@Yarden.]

This is magical.