Gil's Arena Names The Most Influential NBA Players Ever

Gil's Arena Names The Most Influential NBA Players Ever as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew React to LeBron James Calling Steph Curry & Allen Iverson The Most Influential Players in NBA History on his new Mind The Game Podcast with JJ Redick and name their own picks for the most influential players in NBA History. They also discuss the players who had the most influence on their own game as they trained to make the NBA.
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[@ItsGThePrince]

They let mccants go first to get the bullshit out the way 😂

[@rickynunn8188]

they go from the left side of the couch 🛋️ to the right!!! And they make sure he sits to the left so he can always go first🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Drtist1]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 yep

[@bierdlll]

When asked to explain why he picked Kobe, he was like "Oh shit..." and started rubbing his knees. 😂

[@lavelljarvis8565]

Faaaaaacts! 💯

[@newera5238]

😅😅

[@Aram1vntmusic]

Not saying Kobe wasn’t influential but almost nothing Rashad said had anything to do with influence lolll

[@grando2750]

Lmao exact same thing I thought…first thing he brought up is chips, like yo, huh? 😂 idk if he understands what influence means . He probably reverted immediately to the “better than” or “goat” convos

[@breonmitchell2443]

He was drunk😂😂😂

[@Dipset415]

I mean when Kobe died you seen his world wide impact iverson was more like a hood hero and Steph is definitely global

[@freshkidz1500]

Like was this man riding this hard for Kobe when he was alive im wondering cuz it’s seeming a little extra on his behalf

[@PriestDaSensei]

thank you

[@TheGoatedOne423]

Allen Iverson had regular hood dudes that didn’t play basketball wearing hoop gear for no reason 😂😂

[@meezyworld]

Facts 🗣️

[@FilipCordas]

Also I think AI Philadelphia is still the best-selling jersey in China at least it was for years.

[@yahyaibnmartey7626]

😂😂

[@lordbeerus6182]

Bro I use to watch the games next day yo i want them braids ai wore last night ong

[@ryanvason6818]

To fight

[@showtimek3v]

Mccants saying Kobe and championships being the first thing he brung up is all I needed to hear😂😂 bro so unserious he ain’t listen to what bron said💀

[@augustinekludze2811]

Apparently comprehension is so difficult for some of these cats 😂

[@robgotti4157]

He’s a hater lol

[@mvpogi24]

he didnt understand the question about the influence of a player brings up. Im a Kobe fan myself and I also agree that AI and Steph brought relatable things in basketball to many people. corn rows, sleeves, quick long range 3s. damn

[@showtimek3v]

@@mvpogi24 yea people stay taking that statement the wrong way. Like obviously it’s Mike and Kobe but if we’re talking strictly influence for people who aren’t freak athletes and aren’t 6’5 plus, those guys are the peak of influence. AI brang that swag and staying true to yourself no matter what and playing with heart. Curry changed the game we all shoot because of curry he’s evolved the pg position

[@purge_is_soon4066]

Mfs think accomplishments are equal too bein influential like wtf are they talking about

[@MayjahFlavaz69]

Good ol Skip McCants 😂😂😂

[@juane6838]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@shutupsuffer]

😂😂😂

[@anthonylatney5846]

This comment is criminally underrated

[@Elo52]

McCants just can’t agree with Bron 😂😂😂 bron live rent free in his head

[@ldking5132]

Appreciate that. Now I know not to watch this. Got no time for Mccants can't hoop.

[@va-dg3rz]

Kobe has accolades. But he said influence. Nobody really went that deep with Kobe I don’t even like lebron but he had a point a.i influenced swag and determination Steph influenced the 3pt everything. Kobe is a influence but not like them two

[@terrencetysor9956]

Iverson was wearing it in the game but that was our style in the hood before he came out.

[@terrencewilliams8739]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@terrencewilliams8739]

McCants sounds crazy

[@Thathrone2]

rashad has to be special, he don’t understand the question at all

[@Mason_23]

Lol rashed is one of those Kobe fans who thinks everybody are against Kobe he already said he’s gonna defend Kobe legacy. Lmao 🤣

[@ctrammell3]

You heard what he said about an article written about him. Million dollar body with a ten cent brain. His answers sometimes reflect why that article was so titled lol 😂

[@DogDongDotCom]

I was upset when I didn't get accepted to UNC for undergrad, but after listening to McCants I'm glad I didn't.

[@IamRayray1]

Rashad is a prime example of “ just because you can speak English doesn’t mean you can comprehend “ and meat riding

[@deeswagg21]

He may not have explained it the best , but he not wrong all that did go into Kobe influence and made ppl want to be like him…..It’s ppl fading and moving a certain way Kobe did …someone was jus at the gym with the Kobe arm band lol

[@IamRayray1]

@@deeswagg21 Kobe had influence, but he’s definitely not the most influential

[@deeswagg21]

@@IamRayray1 nobody is the most influential. But he is definitely one of the most influential like I said I went to the park and someone had the arm band on like Kobe doing the fades and when I went to the gym it was someone there doing the fade …Kobe def made guards want to be in the post or fade or make difficult shots …Devin booker, Tatum ,Kyrie , pg etc all heavily influenced by Kobe…..ppl has been screaming Kobe shooting trash for years …that’s off his influence also

[@djmix105]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. Im not even American, English is my third language but this dude ignorant McCant dude makes me feel like I understand English more than him man. Dude’s IQ is questionable.

[@MrXenja]

Rashad Mccants is right behind skip bayless when it comes to LBJ haters

[@jaysouthmusic8230]

I agree

[@MarioWilliams-qu4qv]

Right

[@worldwiderell1812]

Snapple facts

[@ekene3116]

1.dreamerspro 2.mccants 3. skip bayless

[@frede.simsjr.3780]

be could it just be you a LeBron lover

[@WheatySweets]

Mccants having a mental breakdown with anything LeBron related

[@788lakers]

Not really he just doesn’t ride on James nuts like most commentators and the klutch sports narratives

[@tjconstant7646]

@@788lakersnah he throws shade anytime Lebron name is brought up lol and is the total opposite when it comes to his bf Kobe

[@Swaggmusik1]

lol 😂 ong

[@Chris56076]

@@tjconstant7646everybody dont ride lebron meat

[@BumFluffer1999]

@@788lakersyou are talking out of your ass bro

[@boom2datboy292]

I’m convinced at this point, McCants and Kobe caught the fade and Kobe DUSTED his ass!! Cuz the way he be meat-munchin is REMARKABLE!!! Jordan WAS Kobe’s influence, so that makes any point he TRIED to make, null and void!!!

[@tkbaku3036]

Insane dick riding

[@anubis3963]

He's a typical retarded Kobe fan they are all the same way 😂

[@YetiCoolBrother]

I finally get it: McCants is just the Black Skip Bayless.

[@KillingInstinct]

Man he rivals TicketTv😂😂

[@Mason_23]

Lol rashed is one of those Kobe fans who thinks everybody are against Kobe he already said he’s gonna defend Kobe legacy. Lmao 🤣

[@sebastianbangueraestupinan4434]

That's how we should call him from now on! 😂😂😂

[@newera5238]

😅😅

[@Prince__Major]

Lebron was speaking facts …. Being 5’9 i knew i couldn’t be Jordan or lebron but i could be Ai or curry

[@jameswilliams4142]

No u couldn't smh lol

[@ogprogod2719]

@@jameswilliams4142the closest so the say, don’t be ignorant

[@datsapaddlin]

In reality the league height average has always been around 6’7 so most shorter guys ain’t gonna make it regardless. It’s still an above average height game and no one under 6 feet tall has ever led their team to winning a championship.

[@Prince__Major]

@@jameswilliams4142 realistically speaking no .. but i was saying i could do what they could do … i couldn’t do what Jordan and lebron could do … im sure you got enough common sense to realize thst

[@Prince__Major]

@@datsapaddlin of course… but skill wise .. it’s easier to do what Ai and curry do compared to Jordan and lebron ..

[@mikewilliams115]

Mans taking about influence bringing up championships lol

[@universityoffree]

Championships matter when talking about influence because that's when the most eyeballs are on the sport. Michael Jordan was loved by the hood and hardcore fans from his 1st or 2nd season. He became an icon when the whole world started watching him win rings. That's what exploded the sport.

[@mikewilliams115]

@@universityoffree then why every kid want to be a.i then? He was cool and relatable. Everyone wanted the braids and the shooter sleeve like come on

[@universityoffree]

@@mikewilliams115 I said AI was influential in the hood. Kobe is the biggest basketball icon in China to this day. Even bigger than MJ. Do you know how big China is? Like I said, Obama quoted Kobe in his final words when leaving office. People worldwide still reference Mamba Mentality. And he's the biggest influence on today's NBA players. Worldwide, only MJ is bigger.

[@pedrogates3189]

@@universityoffreeno it doesn’t because every kid wanted to be iverson coming up in the late 90’s early 2000’s and he didn’t want shit

[@mikewilliams115]

@@universityoffree China I’ll give you that. They love bean. But no one was talking about mamba mentality until he retired for real. A.i exposed black culture to the national spotlight and steph light skinned billy goat. Like if you had a 6’7 6’6 dude vs 5’10 who you picking first? In a pick up game. Thats the point.

[@JohnBoy84]

Bron could say something positive about McCants and Rashad would disagree with him.

[@frankhadleyfdash810]

😂😂LMFAO

[@Valorant_Dem0n97]

Mccants is the perfect example of why you should just ignore idiots lol

[@evanlewis9402]

A.I. literally changed the fashion culture of the nba in the 2000s, everybody rocked tall Ts baggy jeans hats and chains, hip hop fashion because of him. In the game the arm sleeve. I remember everybody did their created player with braids, tats, and a sleeve on all the basketball games. Mccants bugging lol

[@seungholee4892]

I can debate AI was just as or more influential than Jordan. Curry is not in the neighborhood of Jordan

[@2nifty201]

@@seungholee4892steph changed the x’s and o’s basketball

[@seungholee4892]

@@2nifty201 I understand that but AI's influence goes way beyond basketball

[@evanlewis9402]

@seungholee4892 curry changed the way basketball played but his influence doesn't extend beyond the court in my opinion

[@seungholee4892]

@@evanlewis9402 I agree. AI brought hip hop culture to the world.

[@tyreek.6815]

As soon as Rashad said Kobe... then said championships i skipped his take. Then went to the comments and there it is... i knew he was gonna be on bullshit so I said let me save myself from him yapping.

[@Mason_23]

Lol rashed is one of those Kobe fans who thinks everybody are against Kobe he already said he’s gonna defend Kobe legacy. Lmao 🤣

[@GunToting]

Absolutely

[@craigmack7448]

Facts

[@strawhat_moses4079]

Mccants got Kobe meat so far down his throat it’s scary

[@Mason_23]

Lol rashed is one of those Kobe fans who thinks everybody are against Kobe he already said he’s gonna defend Kobe legacy. Lmao 🤣

[@strawhat_moses4079]

@@Mason_23 Kobe is definitely #2 after lebron without a doubt, but this mf mccants got sticky face and he shouldn’t be proud of that

[@RaisedOn2pac]

Just like mfers got Lebron meat down their throat 🤦🏾‍♂️ but y'all can't see it 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@louroberts8417]

💯

[@daboyy6537]

Kobe the goat 🐐 bro why you mad

[@ratpuffshow7650]

Bubba Chuck hands down, iverson is iconic

[@aoiscomedytv]

Rashad sound stupid. This wasn’t abt careers, it’s abt influence.

[@breonmitchell2443]

Lmaoooo hy😂

[@k-way8471]

Well lebron sound stupid because he wears 23 not 3 and the resorted players has these shoe deals is because of mj

[@Mason_23]

Lol rashed is one of those Kobe fans who thinks everybody are against Kobe he already said he’s gonna defend Kobe legacy. Lmao 🤣

[@Mason_23]

@@k-way8471you even more stupid by not listening anything bron said

[@swoop1341]

​@@k-way8471they said since jordan

[@BellaJiyar_XOXO]

Kobe Iverson and Curry all we’re influential players there’s no wrong answer.

[@moisesmontecillo7570]

One big thing is the shoes almost nobody was wearing lows

[@BingoLongTravelingAllStar1945]

Kobe wasn’t on Iverson level of influence during his day

[@lukephillips770]

Kobe was not influential on NBA. Get real guys AI, Step, Lebron. Go away haters. Dude is a Billionaire. Period.

[@ChaelSonnenEatsLebronsWeiner]

Kobe ain’t fucking influential

[@kgar5String]

What did kobe do that everyone else tried to do

[@Reuben_LeRoy]

The thing is Mccants just doesn't know how to argue/debate because there's 100% an argument for Kobe being one of the most influential, he touched on some of it but he went straight to a default argument for Kobe being the greater basketball player rather than the most influential.

[@thatguyjoe3649]

Facts, he doesn't know how to effectively support his claims. How he feels about someone/something dictates if he agrees or not. Which means he gives biased takes. Bron can say he's the greatest nba player to come out of Ohio and Mcants would find some issue with it because he's a bron hater.

[@KarloBlaze]

Exactly! Hate to say it, but Rashad needs to read more because he's not able to express himself. People don't respect his opinion, even when he's right.

[@tyreek.6815]

The way everyone stayed on topic to the word INFLUENCE and Rashad was the only one who brought up irrelevant things that have nothing to do with influence. Very telling... 😂😂😂

[@grando2750]

😂😂

[@universityoffree]

Nothing he said was inaccurate or irrelevant. Everyone else just over romanticizing the hood. AI was big, but Dr J big. Steph has had the biggest influence on the style of today's game, but he is not yet the inspirational figure that Kobe has become because of his mindset.

[@tyreek.6815]

@@universityoffree bringing up championships and accomplishments was very irrelevant

[@universityoffree]

@@tyreek.6815 Championships are never irrelevant because that's the whole purpose of the game. In a practical sense, players become icons during by winning championships because that's when everybody is watching and that's when it matters. MJ is by FAR the most influential player, and even with all his acrobatics, what's the number 1 thing people reference about him? He was a winner.

[@TheGoatedOne423]

@@universityoffreehe missed the whole point 😂

[@popetaytv]

Rashad gets so weird about Kobe lol. Like Kobe is a greater player than Steph and AI but he's not as influential and that's okay.

[@sjaykay9884]

And we know Kobe didn’t mentor losers or busts. So acting like he was Kobe’s right hand man after he’s no longer here to vouch for it is crazy.

[@sharriff100]

Facts lol

[@popetaytv]

​@@sjaykay9884he do be acting like they were a tag team lol. But shit maybe they were lol

[@sjaykay9884]

@@popetaytv you gah damn well they weren’t 🤣🤣🤣 you don’t ever even hear KG mention him and that was his vet.

[@popetaytv]

@@sjaykay9884 KG definitely don't, the funniest might be McCants hate for Kevin Love.

[@lani7475]

When it comes to the game ITSELF , A.I. and Steph. But when we’re talking global impact , it’s MJ, Kob, and Bron. 🤷🏽‍♂️💯

[@trips963]

Stfu A.I impact is literally all outside of the game he didn't change the game itself at all. Goofy

[@GoatNEm]

Yao

[@GoatNEm]

@@trips963that’s is true but damn why he gotta be a goofy 😂😂😂😂😂

[@PrettyBoyx69x]

MJ

[@lani7475]

@@GoatNEm He’s an honorable mention , but his impact in the U.S. wasn’t as strong as his homeland.

[@sbreitbach10]

I think you can break this into three categories. 1. Mentality- Kobe 2. Game- Steph 3. Culture and Style- AI

[@thewinneris5981]

mentality 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Nana-hy6zt]

Y’all should stop this mentality bullshit. It is soooo corny

[@thewinneris5981]

@Nana-hy6zt exactly, it's hilarious 😂 😃 😄 😁

[@michaelgearing4733]

Rashas needs to prepare coz that bron’s podcast is just starting. 😂

[@markiearzu3173]

How can Kobe be more influential when he studied Mike I think he always say things just for shock value talking about mccants answer

[@TREACTSTV]

😂😂😂no wrong answers but bron do got a point

[@inuyashafreak6393]

Kobes work ethic was different from most players. You realize that guys started working out at his level because they saw how he worked out and prepared for the game. Legit Kobe was working out in the Olympics at Beijing when all the players were out enjoying the Olympics and they saw him working out and inspired/influenced them to start working out

[@magnifyvideoco]

I agree with AI and Steph. Let me say that first. But kobe was the Mj extension. So for those younger players who didn't see MJ, kobe was that for them. You were able to get those Mj elements in a new generation. So I can see the kobe argument.

[@chris.t.389]

Steph literally changed defensive schemes to the point where u can play bigs off the floor. Steph change the game in game and off court

[@breonmitchell2443]

Dam thats facts😂😂

[@jlee5951]

Kobe added to the game, and was great. Iverson and Steph innovated the game and brought something new to the game that gave hope to people who would be normally able to play in the league. Now that have light and hope to be able to play in the NBA.

[@carltonrudolph]

im a kobe fan and what exactly did he add to the game ?????

[@sugarz005]

​@@carltonrudolphmamba mentality

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

​@@carltonrudolph I'm a Long Time Kobe Bryant Fan

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

​@@sugarz005Right

[@carltonrudolph]

​@@sugarz005 I see that more as life in general but I guess it counts.

[@jjmd1616]

I agree with Steph and AI but Lebron is being humble but he has to be included. He’s shown kids how you can be involved in the community with his schools and social activism. He also showed how to lift up your friends and make them self sufficient and not just a drain as you drag your posse along until you’re broke. Love his example to the world.

[@galax527]

Steph and A.I's influence are more apparent. I can watch a basketball game or go to a park to see it instantly.

[@vinnnyn32]

Bron didnt say “after MJ” he said since he’s been watching if he watched rookie Ai he saw Jordan win chips, he wears 23 and has said multiple times MJ was his biggest inspiration

[@kayceelebron7706]

But you can't be mj or kobe or bron if you not 6ft6 or 6ft8. Which 99% of kids are not

[@kayceelebron7706]

Mj was the biggest influence before ai and steph

[@BuellerTELEVISION]

@@kayceelebron7706stop the bs u can’t be a.i or Steph either lol

[@kayceelebron7706]

@@BuellerTELEVISION dude there are days I shoot 7/10 from 3 I have never had 6 or 7 dunks in a game. I have crossed up people on court before but i never chased down block anybody. You are the one speaking BS like u got no brain. Argue with a brain and you would find out the world ain't flat.

[@whoodyGPonder-fj6hq]

Kobe- mentality Iverson - Style trendsetter Curry - 3pt Range Changed the Game

[@rayb2410]

Kobes mentality has influenced a small minority if that. Kids aren't out there saying I can be Kobe because of his mentality. Stop it McCants. Hell Kobes mentality doesn't influence NBA players.

[@anubis3963]

Get Kobe outta here y'all lame asf with the meat riding smh

[@Greatone765]

The Tattoos was actually Rodman first but no one wanted to be the Worm. lmao

[@teresamcgee-vd2uc]

Rodman married himself & he was the she so 😂

[@TheLarryjohnson187]

No one got tattoos because of Rodman. Stop it.

[@KiNGMe21]

​@@TheLarryjohnson187 🤦🏾‍♂️ that's exactly what the OP said man..

[@Balladsandlovesongs]

Steph is the most influential from a basketball standpoint point. Not just with little league, high school, college and NBA teams but with coaches who now let players even try to shoot the shots. You would’ve been pulled from the game trying these 3s

[@randomando4470]

No doubt. To add to that, it’s every position too. It’s not just guards, it’s 1 through 5. It’s wild to think about. He’s just too relatable. Anyone can be Steph.

[@CoolTy23]

I’m pretty sure Rashad has a Kobe shrine in his house 😭

[@demetriusking6491]

I think mccants got the day off tmr after his 1st take 😂

[@Mason_23]

Lol rashed is one of those Kobe fans who thinks everybody are against Kobe he already said he’s gonna defend Kobe legacy. Lmao 🤣

[@TheMagnificentMcphee]

@@Mason_23you copying and pasting this message bro? 😂

[@Mason_23]

@@TheMagnificentMcphee lmao 🤣

[@legatodrahggo2105]

He’s speaking about players that changed the game. Before that he stated that before 04 if you were down 17 they were already leaving, however since Steph showed up his ability to hit threes changed the way they approached the game. AI with his crossover gave way to the Kyries and JCs.

[@astheskylarksings]

Kobe.. Mccants said it all, especially when it comes to players who said Kobe influenced them like Book, Tatum, and Kyrie.

[@randomando4470]

Kobe was definitely influential, no doubt about it. You can put him up there in the Top 5 but he was not the most influential. The game of basketball was not played differently during or after his era.

[@astheskylarksings]

@@randomando4470 The mentality of some of the young people changed. Remember how Kobe couldn’t stand Dwight Howard’s mentality or even Shaq’s. He viewed them as soft. Kobe influenced Book’s 70. I think Luka is another person influenced by Kobe. That meanness. And even Lebron, does he win another chip without Kobe’s influence? In the culture, people shoot into waste baskets saying the dude’s name. Then there’s China. There’s also the shoes-every player’s favorite shoe. Then there’s Rucker Park. Crazy that I didn’t even like Kobe like that but here I am campaigning for him 😅

[@randomando4470]

@@astheskylarksings I agree with everything you're saying, I was definitely a fan growing up. I definitely consider him Top 5 but it's tough when you have two people that ushered in two new styles of basketball. The kids went from chucking up bricks saying "KOBE" to chucking up 40 footers thinking they're Steph 😂. In my list, I'd go Steph, MJ, AI, Magic (because him and Bird saved the NBA), then probably Kobe. But there are no wrong answers honestly. All behemoths.

[@Boo_Boo-]

I’m from the UK and in the early 2000s AI had British white kids wearing Sixers jerseys with head bands on. Never seen anyone do that from an American sport apart from Tiger Woods.

[@THE_SCHOOLCOUNSELOR]

Keeping it real.....Iverson was the dude that could pull up at a summer league in the hood....ball out and still be hanging around in the hood after the game was over. Might've shot some dice , smoked and talk some hood sh3t. People related to that "real" element because they saw themselves in him and he represented somebody that really made it from the hood. He was for the people!

[@nado2426]

Rashad Bayless

[@VonnHefner]

😂😂

[@jonwan]

its Rashad Bayless vs LeGil LeJosiah and LeKMart 😂

[@lcasanova2546]

RASHAD NEVER HAS KOBE SHOES ON BUT ADVOCATES FOR HIM THE UPMOST😮

[@Mason_23]

Lmao 🤣

[@nicholsonalexander4585]

Love the content guys keep up the excellent work.

[@ThaTruth223]

Rashad gets too weird with the Kobe stuff

[@Mason_23]

Lol rashed is one of those Kobe fans who thinks everybody are against Kobe he already said he’s gonna defend Kobe legacy. Lmao 🤣

[@fredrickjohnson9473]

​@Mason_23 same thing for lebron james fanboys it goes both ways

[@ctrammell3]

Yep. He be acting like him and Kobe was at a Diddy party or something. Too weird.

[@logicalman1172]

​@@ctrammell3 Why are you randomly thinking about Diddy?

[@ctrammell3]

@@logicalman1172 because the the way McCan’t fawns over Kobe sounds like they spent time at a Diddy party together.

[@troiangles]

Kenyon should hand a "simple minded" card to mccants

[@jayfluke1376]

The way he was lookin at him while McCants while he was meat munching lol

[@kitto2brazy465]

That woman bringing up Caitlyn Clark without saying her name 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrFreeZeProductionZ]

Curry is 6'3 and his dad played in the NBA. The fact that anybody thinks they can be Step is crazy

[@thewinneris5981]

Talking about shooting the ball bozo did you clowns go to school

[@kor3616]

Why is McCants even on these shows, he contributes nothing of value to these conversations other than hate!!!

[@kevvvincarroll]

McCants using “championships” as a point to use as to why Kobe is the most influential player since MJ is ludicrous. He just doesn’t want to agree with Bron about anything lol Kenyon is right, the size stature is a huge point as to why Iverson or Curry are the most influential. Your average guy playing hooping at the local ymca is Currys height or shorter, you really think they out there at the park or YMCA trying to hoop like Kobe, MJ or even Bron? Hell no, Bron is my goat but I try to emulate my game off of Curry do to I will never be able to do what Bron does on the court

[@popetaytv]

Facts! You can work on your handles and shot. You can't go work on being athletic freaks like MJ, Shaq, Kobe, or Bron.

[@breonmitchell2443]

Facts kobe point mccants saying made 0 sense 😂

[@sHaHPoP6547]

AI had all the cultural influence across the world (I’m from Germany) and he also has a big heart. You had to love this guy. He was a killer on court and a great human being off court.

[@bryantgarcia2925]

Come on we alll know crumbling papers at school work and saying “KOBE!” While shooting it at the trash bin was an example of how influential Kobe was

[@20willsdude]

no one did that because of Kobe. Dave Chappelle was the one who got everybody to do that from a skit

[@bryantgarcia2925]

@@20willsdude started off as a skit which led to everybody and they momma doing it and adding the signature fadeaway while saying KOBE means that’s how influential he was especially hooping on the court people would say his name it’s like saying MJ didn’t design his first pair of sneakers it was Peter B Moore but like his mom said “its not about the shoes, it’s what you do in them” that’s the meaning of influential

[@20willsdude]

@bryantgarcia2925 nah.... it's just because of Dave Chappelle. kobe won championships prior to that moment and no one was doing it. Dave made it cool to say

[@bryantgarcia2925]

@@20willsdude yeah because of Dave Chappelle and everybody started doing it after and half the people that started doing it after couldn’t even tell you that they got it from Dave except people like you who watched that show but that’s an example of how influential Kobe was especially after Shaq was traded from LA

[@AJayTheDogg]

Mccants is just one of those people who has to go against the grain lol like bro we didn’t ask you who you thought was the best player.. We asked who is the most influential.. not many people can relate to Kobe.. he’s in a league of his own..

[@JayRusiana]

Does Rashad McCants understand what influential is? haha

[@dparks2856]

No

[@Mason_23]

Lol rashed is one of those Kobe fans who thinks everybody are against Kobe he already said he’s gonna defend Kobe legacy. Lmao 🤣

[@vivek_shenoy]

I know Rashad can be colorful sometimes but when he said Kobe, I wasn't mad. Like he said its his perspective. I respect it.

[@dominicalbright5317]

McCants be wilding 🤣🤣

[@ctrammell3]

McCan’t……built like Tarzan played like Jane

[@teresamcgee-vd2uc]

Yikes 😂

[@bodine113]

Everytime that boy mccants opens his mouth he makes a fool of himself

[@Ant_561]

In the beginning yea I was confused 😂but when he started saying the off court stuff it made more sense lol

[@Detroit313Eskimoe]

What Iverson did for basketball can't be duplicated... no matter how you feel about him as a man or player, his impact is far beyond the court💯

[@logicallyinsane430]

I feel like It’s more to Kobe than what RM is telling us 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@user-df6wn8kk7k]

RIP Kobe... but why would he have or need to or leave the LOS ANGELES LAKERS??? He was able to bring all of the hall of famers to him! McCants be bugging.

[@ousmanembengue6392]

Kenyon reaction at 2.20 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@emanfunny18]

Lebron 100% right…everybody went to get braids and sleeves…everybody shoots 3s from anywhere cuz of Steph

[@k-way8471]

I have braids before I even knew who AI was

[@ksolo2513]

AI influenced the culture forsure ! Steph influenced the game 💯 those two forsure

[@BigDicnigga-eh4kj]

AI was a football player first he didn't play basketball until college

[@princellasmith7562]

Sheryl Swoopes was in my generation of WNBA heroes!

[@Jinxcity84]

This McCants obsession with Kobe had him naming all kinda things that aren’t influencing lol 😂

[@fhcalderon]

I think ya'll missed the point. Bron probably meant influence on the game in terms of Xs n Os. Iverson being small guard but with the pace and scoring ability changed the game and thats perhaps why nowadays in many teams the guard is the primary scorer. Then Steph's shooting ability and more importantly his gravity has completely altered the spacing, coverages, etc. and more importantly, the game is played differently because of those 2. Kobe on the other hand was great, but we had already seen that style (in MJ) so it didn't bring a change in tactics.

[@mikelarrie5634]

Kobe wasn't like by players or , teams, or fans until the last 3 years of his career

[@kemarbrown9448]

THANK YOU! Kobe was not well liked, he was respected as a comepetitor..it wasnt until 2016 people started lauding over him

[@mikelarrie5634]

@@kemarbrown9448 right

[@RaisedOn2pac]

Nobody liked Jordan bruh y'all hypocrites

[@GLJ2414]

Absolute cap lol. He was always near the top on jersey sales and was the biggest NBA star in china along with Yao and Tmac

[@LeifTerry12]

Top 5 MJ, Kobe, Lebron ,AI, Steph. Honorable mention Vince AKA Vinsanity

[@willdavis3951]

You know basketball 🎉

[@mikelarrie5634]

Preach

[@thegoofiekilla]

Very daft list😂

[@dominicgray2187]

I’d add Dirk to this list for his impact on the game. Every team has a stretch big now. I know very random, but true lol

[@seungholee4892]

Tier 1: AI, MJ Tier 2: Yao, Steph

[@DRETD2124]

I remember cutting a tube sock in elementary school to be like A.I with the sleeve before I could cop a nba sleeve...he got it lmaooooo

[@ikiwheese]

This is the best way to put it. Everyone wants to present, dribble, and have that swag like AI. Shoot like Steph Curry. And Dunk, Move, and Jump shoot like Kobe.

[@biblethumpertv777]

McCants stop it Kobe was going to the bulls if lakers would have kept Shaq

[@BingoLongTravelingAllStar1945]

Kobe snitch in Shaq

[@Chromedesu444]

Wait does McCants hate Bron 😂😂😂😂

[@seanstroman6087]

Yall just now seeing this?! He's been glazing Kobe crazy since Stephen A saying LeBron was better😂

[@JayswervoTV]

Nah son not rocking a Rick and Morty fit 😂😂

[@ATHTSupply]

Kobe actually did have a huge influence on globally on the game. I’m not sure if yall know the things he did do in China as his career started to dwindle. But the influence on the game itself does go to curry and AI. Curry Changed the way the game was played. Iverson changed the way the game looked. Kobe’s work ethic definitely influenced the players who play in the NBA.

[@RonnySwank]

Well said 💯

[@DJJE928]

I actually don’t hate Rashad’s take even though it’s little off, it’s not crazy. One thing that is interesting though, is it’s hilarious that Bron stepping into this space already has dudes watching their tone. He didn’t say anything crazy or disrespectful or stupid or just a straight up baseless lie towards Bron. That’s the influence of Bron’s voice.

[@Mason_23]

Lol rashed is one of those Kobe fans who thinks everybody are against Kobe he already said he’s gonna defend Kobe legacy. Lmao 🤣

[@DJJE928]

@@Mason_23 like Kobe and Bron weren’t literally best friends. Bron is one of a handful of people that actually KNEW Kobe PERSONALLY. the fact that fanboys try to drive a wedge between the two of them when Kobe didn’t know that 99.9% of them even existed is forever corny.

[@KiNGMe21]

​@@DJJE928Kobe and LeBron were not best friends. LeBron, if anything, admired Kobe. Kobe was closest to Pau Gasol and Caron Butler. He was also tight with Rob Pelinka.

[@Mason_23]

@@KiNGMe21 I agree kobe and Bron wasn’t close friends but they both respected each others. But fanboys try to pit them against each others for no reason

[@LongLiveRed-qm5ge]

@@KiNGMe21bro you couldn’t help yourself

[@rta85]

not everyone is a kobe fan... everyone was a AI fan

[@pedroelpapiinthe]

Bro what are you smoking lol Kobe sneakers sells more than AI, Kobe’s jersey has sold and still sells more that AI’s lol more nba players would say Kobe was their fav player more than AI 🤣😂

[@DuncanFisher-mf4co]

@@pedroelpapiinthefr 😂

[@anthonyhouston4250]

Most influential players ever: 1) Wilt-influenced different defenses being made, 2) Jordan-Jordan rules, need i say more?,3) Shaq - "hack a Shaq strategy",4) Curry-3 point spacing influence on defenses,5)AI-brought street culture to the game

[@PThr33]

mccants is saying it wasnt about a flashy playstyle or courtswag with kobe but more so what he did for the game and his mentality. thats what did the influencing

[@peezydabeatmonster8112]

Gil: "I got My ball hogging and Iso work From MJ"🤣😂😭

[@Chad5ter]

I totally agree with those two. Playing in a garage league or pickup games around my city (Montreal, Canada), I see a lot of people shooting 3s and turning around before the ball gets in like Curry or a lot of people that are going crazy on the dribbles to get the hard layups just like AI. I think it’s also personal and generational. I personally love AI, but my influencers are Derrick Rose and John Wall.

[@IknowMoreThanYou]

"KOBE!" Is objectively on that list. Kobe had moves even Mike didn't cuz he went to learn with Hakeem and add more things. Kyrie D Book, Tatum are Kobe babies. Even luka to a certain extent. KD is admittedly a Kobe baby Kobe, AI, Steph

[@teresamcgee-vd2uc]

Luka was influenced by LeBron James

[@IknowMoreThanYou]

@@teresamcgee-vd2uc 🧢 Luka too skilled and already said Kobe

[@teresamcgee-vd2uc]

@@IknowMoreThanYou no he didn't. There's videos of Luka saying LeBron influenced him the most. Stop it

[@veemiyagimusic3892]

It's AI, Curry and Jordan for sure. Not even debatable. The entire Like Mike campaign is real. Kobe not in the top 3

[@4ktkaram395]

Jordan is 6’5 and athletic nobody relating to that

[@D1A112]

I remember all “the be like Mike” talk shifted to A.I as soon as he started to pop off lol

[@bboywolf]

​@@4ktkaram395thats true, thats why kobe couldnt touch anything jordan ever did 😂😂😂

[@shadallison8459]

McCants missed the whole question 🤣😂

[@theoperry3236]

Mamba mentality is big reason to argue influence for Kobe even ppl who aren’t basketball fans bring up mamba mentality

[@user-lp4qo3ir5k]

Rashad talks crap , he’s missing the point

[@aarongraham4264]

A.I. HANDS DOWN.

[@sebastianbangueraestupinan4434]

Rashad is just the black skip Bayless! 😂😂😂

[@gbkillamd633]

Iverson even had every basketball player try out the spin crossover from his commercial that didn't even work. Lot of people got benched for that move.

[@whypascal]

Yk everyone says Steph is relatable and people can be like Steph easier because everyone shoots 3s now but I disagree. What Steph did for the game will never be replicated ever again at his level or close it

[@ChaelSonnenEatsLebronsWeiner]

Clark at Iowa is on pace bruh.. don’t say no one can do it. 5 years from now a player going to be better at shooting watch bro

[@kgar5String]

@@ChaelSonnenEatsLebronsWeinerNo she isn't

[@whypascal]

@@ChaelSonnenEatsLebronsWeineryeah no

[@JudgePhilosophical]

Nobody ever talked about him until he died

[@popetaytv]

I wouldn't go that far, but folk have definitely been over doing the "mamba" shit

[@JudgePhilosophical]

@popetaytv what his name wasn't mentioned until death... remember he was disliked... it was all negative surrounding him...

[@popetaytv]

​@@JudgePhilosophicalhe did have a lot of years being disliked. But you gotta remember he djd get a farewell tour, by the time he was winding down it was mostly love.

[@JudgePhilosophical]

@@popetaytv nope not like this he was never loved not alive

[@amenx]

@@JudgePhilosophicallies

[@stephonhopkins4569]

I would also say KD considering how many bigs in every gym try to be the 2 guard now. And I’d throw a draymond influencing on role players. Small bigs being effective

[@jamarone5902]

Thank you

[@AnwarEmir]

1) MJ influence on play style 2) AI influence on culture 3) LeBron influence on Player empowerment 4) Steph influence on 3pt shooting 5) Kobe influence on competitive mindset EDIT: Being a “face of the league” guy Like Jordan and LeBron has its inherent influence built in, but you have very little control over it, unlike other things on the list.

[@universityoffree]

This is very accurate. I would change that order around a bit. And amend AI to "hood" culture.

[@OfficialTravvyTrav]

Well said

[@bboywolf]

Yet today everyone is buddy buddy. His mentees are kyrie harden booker... all buddy buddy. Gtfo 😂

[@kgar5String]

Steph changed who can play, how you play offense and how you play defense, how you play the fast break, how you play the pick and roll, who has done more.

[@RaisedOn2pac]

How tf is LeBron 3 🤦🏾‍♂️🤣

[@ah3speaksmotivation28]

Mccants always disagree with every damm body

[@terrells5763]

He has that right. He's not a communist like y'all........

[@corwincurlinjr6690]

That rick and morty gear is straight up fire. 😎

[@chrisheadley1222]

Bron was spot on with his answer... Been watching and playing ball for 30 yrs A.I completely changed the swag and Steph made it cool to shoot the lights out in a league where big men ruled.

[@otease713]

How Kobe he was mj mini me that’s not influence

[@amenx]

You must of been too young

[@otease713]

@@amenx I’m grown people forget Kobe was disliked for some years and what did he influence because all his mannerisms came from Jordan nobody wearing 24 nobody using any of his moves so what did he influence? Seems to me you’re the young one.

[@amenx]

@@otease713 Disliked by who ? You? Kobe’s are the most worn shoe in basketball. You must be broke and never traveled the world. Kobe is the STANDARD for footwork and offensive fundamentals. He took more deep threes than anyone BEFORE CURRY. Kobe is the most famous Basketball player EVER internationally. You’re one of these foolish haters that needs to take nap

[@Bigdvirgoco07]

go back and look at history. Kobe was cold but rarely anyone had him top 5. he was always 7 through 12. Once he passed respectfully it all of a sudden changed to he 2 or 3. Cap!

[@boom2datboy292]

Maaaaaaannnnnnn THIS IS THE COMMENT!!! I don’t really like SAYING it, because it sounds disrespectful, but it’s FACTS!!!! Kobe was NEVER on anybody’s top 5 list. January of ‘20 changed that forever and has warped people’s perception of him a bit.

[@coreyeatmon5101]

Who gives a fuck. He was great period. Low top king. That's influence.

[@percyjohnson3651]

Bra go back wen did you start watching basketball people had Kobe the best in the game or too three y’all got to stop lien about this because it’s poof