How Good Was Kobe Bryant Actually?

[@nonstop]

Where does Kobe rank on your all-time list?

[@randomguy.kiduwa]

I just heard my friend say that Kobe is the GOAT not because he was so good at the game, it was also because he wasn't a ball hog and gave some tips to Even Devin Booker which now i see how great Kobe is.

[@ethansprague2005]

10th

[@TheBlaqSpiderman]

Top 6

[@MarkoMilovanovic2332]

8th lets be honest

[@hybr1d2k]

2

[@redherring4119]

For those who never saw him play or caught him at the tail end of his career and look at his overall career stats and wonder why Kobe gets so much adulation and love from the older generation, let me give you some context. Between 1999 and 2013 (his starter and pre-achilles tear years in the NBA), Kobe averaged 27, 6 and 5, 5 rings, 2 FMVPs, 11 first teams, 9 defensive first teams all while being must see TV every single night and respecting the fans by trying to play every game he could. That is one of the greatest 15 year stretches in basketball history and that is why he gets so much love and respect.

[@ScootsMcPoot]

I've never heard anyone wonder why kobe is praised..

[@carljohnson5542]

Nah he was hated before, he was more hated than lebron james but after he died, suddenly people say he's the goat or their fav player lol.

[@michaelh7437]

@@carljohnson5542 I feel like he was respected by his peers more than Lebron is. I always was a huge fan of Kobe and his mindset but all people cared about were the allegations unless they were lakers fans themselves. Pissed me off. There will never be another Kobe

[@redherring4119]

@@carljohnson5542 He was always hated by the media and they tried to piggy off his death when he died so you're right there. But he was always respected amongst the players.

[@carljohnson5542]

@@redherring4119 of course he was respected

[@seize3]

In 2010, there was about a 2 week period when he hit a game winner like every other game. Shit was NUTS. Hell of a career. RIP Mamba 🙏🏽🐍

[@curtlamar5046]

My favorite was the one against Milwaukee

[@RDiaz187]

@@curtlamar5046 that one was great but the one against the queens. Was easily my favorite that season

[@curtlamar5046]

@@RDiaz187 I liked how the coach was looking at his feet the entire time and the Lakers team celebrated right in front of the Kings 🤤

[@mikeyg5669]

I remember that shit. I was a junior in high school, just in awe. Went on to repeat that year. Rip mamba

[@seize3]

@@RDiaz187 same! Coach Rick Adelman knew the entire time that Kobe was gonna make it. No doubt in my mind lol

[@ZakMilz]

I'm really upset I wasn't interested in basketball back when he played. I missed one of the greatest careers of all time.

[@DaviGDS]

I feel exactly the same way bro... His death messed me up and made me start watching it for real. RIP

[@Nucifero58]

It's never too late to truly appreciate the mamba for who he is. I never got to see him live but when there was a chance to watch the mamba on TV I'd hop on it.

[@nk-dw2hm]

There are people you can watch now that are competing to be the next big thing. Giannis, Luka, Ja and others are phenomenal at a very young age. Will they grow or will they collapse

[@trentkhr]

SAME! FINALLY SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS MY PAIN 😭

[@cynicalglobe42]

Same, i wish i had a chance to see Mamba play 10 years sooner.

[@chromium113]

Kobe’s run from 08-10 cemented his legacy for all the doubters that said he couldn’t win without Shaq or was “carried” by him, Kobe went to 3 straight finals without a top 75 player ever and beat 50+ win teams in 11 out of 12 rounds in the playoffs and is the only player in nba history to score 600+ pts in 3 consecutive playoff runs won back to back rings and fmvps, and his 2010 run is the only time in nba history where a 1st seed team beat 4 50 win teams in one championship run he is undeniably one of the greatest to ever do it 11x all nba first team and 9x all defensive first team Kobe and Mj are the only players in nba history to lead the league in scoring while also making 1st team defensive in the same season more than once

[@oskain]

English?

[@jer8279]

@@oskain can you not read?

[@pugsnhogz]

wow that's a lot of stathead diarrhea in one comment my guy

[@danielgteaching1377]

Pau should have made top 75

[@patrickiam]

@@danielgteaching1377 over who though

[@JSalonsky]

I will never forget watching the 08 finals Celtics/lakers and impersonating Kobe’s jump shot because it was literally so perfect.. RIP YOU WILL BEVER BE FORGOTTEN

[@notpaper-cr6ni]

Who won that series?

[@ghostrider1761]

exactly

[@zeddieperryiv799]

That was 2010

[@RDiaz187]

@@notpaper-cr6ni that wasn't the point genius, lakers got the last laugh in 2010

[@notpaper-cr6ni]

@@RDiaz187 what’s really a laugh is how Boston is tied with most rings and we’re going to win one before you

[@Daslickflip]

His biggest weakness was himself. He was so obsessed, he never rested. Someone needed to force him to let his body recover. He probably wouldn’t have had as many minor injuries leading to more major ones down the line. But at the end of the day, that’s Kobe. He left everything on the table. I’m very thankful to have witness this mans greatness.

[@harrywang4769]

when kobe died in that helicopter, you know he had no regrets in his basketball career. not like lebron who never had a dad to teach him how to never quit

[@MaynoOE]

⁠@@harrywang4769lol the fact you thought to bring up Lebron when someone was talking about Kobe shows you know who’s better. Maybe the dad you got that bron didn’t have should’ve taught you to never have another man’s balls in your mouth to the point you can’t stop thinking about or bringing him up when nobody said a thing about him 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@adrianmanabat5544]

⁠​⁠@@harrywang4769that's low of you. Should we commend Lebron for turning out alright even without a dad? 🤦🏻

[@TheSportsShow473]

​@@harrywang4769Kobe quit against Phoenix. Shut up.

[@AgentJ2007]

​@@harrywang4769that's disgusting and distasteful.

[@showtimenick824]

Kobe's athleticism was inevitably fading in 2013 but he was still a monster because he mastered the mental aspect of the game. He made up for it by how smart he was and also how determined he was and still managed to have one of his best individual seasons.

[@rumor7787]

Search up Kobe 2013 dunks

[@showtimenick824]

@@rumor7787 I saw them live. I know what he did in 2013.

[@BU_TV]

@@showtimenick824 he couldnt do it on both ends as much during that season, he would have to take a lighter load offensively. But yes he caught bodies and was still getting up there on dunks even in 2013. Coach D was asking Kobe to guard younger guards and shut them down at one point, and he was doing it but his offense production had to take a back seat somewhat.

[@showtimenick824]

@@BU_TV I remember a time during that season when Kobe was being more of a facilitator than a scorer for a portion of that season.

[@BU_TV]

@@showtimenick824 yup we were calling him Kobe-Nash

[@ichbintursu]

'08 series against the celtics was my first ever play-off series I've ever watched. Been a Kobe and basketball fan since... LEGENDS NEVER DIE!

[@rageraylv]

same 2008 finals were first I saw and been following Kobe ever since

[@Mooshee24]

Wow same

[@zigghiggs]

damn youre literally me lol

[@SectorS7VEN]

Same!!! I just moved into a new house, had all my new friends over watching the series and fell in love with basketball

[@locomojo8896]

Hey mine was in 09 and 10. He was the reason I fell in love with the sport. Ever since I've been rooting for him and the lakers to win his 6th ring. I'm one of those fans that believed in the "big 4" season. Dwight was too injured unfortunately. I cried when he shot his 2 free throws with his Achilles injury.

[@oreodealer6yearsago718]

Spent so many nights crying over a man I’ve never even met. I miss him so much and yet he doesn’t even know who I am. That’s how much his inspired me and millions of others. My goat forever. Rest in peace Mamba.

[@Historicutuber]

He was my favorite player ever. I saw him hit so many big shots.

[@anhz52]

So many

[@jrsmith1998]

🤣. yeah right. Kobe was a certified brick layer 🧱

[@anhz52]

@@jrsmith1998every shot you don't shoot , you miss

[@takemeout5687]

@@jrsmith1998 Fair to say because he missed a lot of shots, a lot in the clutch too. But even then, it's hard to say anybody else in the Lakers at the time could be an explosive scorer as he was

[@jalynjones2517]

@@takemeout5687 lol he’s one of the most clutch players of all time when you take a lot more shots than anyone else obviously you gon miss a lot but he also made a lot

[@IrieNation808]

Glad I grew up in the MJ and Kobe Era. I honestly don't watch nearly as much of the NBA since Kobe retired. For me, the game isn't the same. RIP Mamba!!!

[@24.NoJumper804]

This comment!

[@dudesayHEY]

Yes 80-90 kids seen some great NBA players

[@MoNehNeh17]

being born in 01 i say…good for you :(

[@RDiaz187]

Correct, all they do is jack up like 30 3 point shots every game, soft foul calls and barely any inside game

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

You jus scared to watch Lebron prove himself as best ever and GOAT

[@NoLife989]

Kobe is the living proof of hardwork,ambition and respect

[@DarKKnightt07]

lol he had no respect wtf you talking about?

[@sy-2]

and disrespect

[@ttjiggy5]

I remember games where he would pass the ball and his teamates would just pass it right back😂

[@mellomoose_]

or he'd pass more but his team wasnt scorin so he would just take over

[@pharrellbonhomme1715]

That why he stop passing and became a ball hog 81 never forget

[@serialhater7360]

@@pharrellbonhomme1715 got the W though

[@adamh4h4]

I'm guilty of hating Kobe during the "ballhog" years. Kobe did an interview once about his ballhog-ness and said its cause his team didn't WANT to shoot the ball so they gave it to him even tho he's tired as hell. Kobe carried his bum teams, for sure. Feel bad for him. Could've had MORE rings if he had average pieces around him that can shoot.

[@Darius_Icewood]

@@adamh4h4 Yet *Kobe* has the *most assists* in NBA History at *his position (SG)* all while being a scorer first so when ppl say Kobe didn't pass, you guys are laughable.

[@showtimenick824]

Because of the broken index finger, it's worth noting that Kobe had to adjust his shot in season by having the ball roll off his middle finger instead of his index finger. That's a bigger adjustment than those who never played at a high level realize.

[@hairistired8010]

Even those who casually shoot a ball should notice how different it is

[@holliswilliams8426]

that seems like a huge difference to me from experience shooting a ball. I broke a finger once but it was the ring finger so I didn't use it to shoot anyway.

[@username-yn5yo]

wait i always roll the ball off my middle finger, is that not how you do it?

[@coachbighead]

@@username-yn5yo no that's the back up one

[@LeeLee-db8kd]

@@coachbighead says who? Experts? Steffen Curry releases with middle finger 🤣

[@harunskywalker4942]

I watched Kobe’s career from his rookie year to his retirement year. He epitomised dedication and competitive spirit. I would take him over anyone except MJ.

[@coachbighead]

Jordan wouldn't lock down the players Kobe did. Kobe would have kicked down the players Jordan played against

[@Zak-lo2jl]

@@coachbighead kobe is my favorite player of all time but jordan DID lock down his DEFENDERS hence why he won DPOY

[@Gabethemosthated]

@@coachbighead huh? 😂 Jordan wouldn’t clamp anyone Kobe did? 💀 yea you need to watch basketball there’s a reason why Jordan is debatably one of the greatest defenders ever an the best defensive sg

[@Gabethemosthated]

Nah I would take a prime lebron over him any day

[@coachbighead]

@@Zak-lo2jl give me 10 elite scorers in Jordan era that was a high scoring caliber?

[@oommaarriiss]

Kobe Bryant also was the definition of being on fire! I've never seen anyone turn up like kobe. Once he makes a couple of shots in a row , best believe it's going to be a long night! We were never out of games because of kobes chances of catching fire, I've never seen anyone who wills his team to winning, and the way he gets on fire and streakiness is beyond any player . Kobe also was shooting curry range before curry made it normal. Kobe be launching 3s from 30ft to half court on daily and was making them! Dude was just a maniac when it comes to basketball. We miss your die hard mentality and the mindset of working to hard! RIP 🙏

[@liobrondichris7829]

He was a brillian basketball player . His basketball skills, ambition and his friendly way of being are the reasons why he will never be forgotten.

[@The_Delta24]

bro, its 2022 and I'm still crying every time I see a video about Kobe I can't stop bro... RIP Gigi and Kobe Rest Easy

[@harneklakhwinder5882]

no one cares

[@damarsetiadi15]

@@harneklakhwinder5882 no you

[@lunatic1424]

I remember watching Kobe's last game and my uncle was screaming at the top of his lungs

[@bcbcd]

I wonder what it was like when he died

[@nandogee1205]

@@bcbcd probably didn't feel anything 😕

[@nathanielisbot801]

i was there man it started with a free throw then it ended in one not many players get 60 points in there last gme

[@yaomitch]

@@bcbcd it was foggy all around them they couldn’t see a thing, I feel like he was afraid & anxious like in survival mode. But I really hope he didn’t die afraid

[@zaybrown8748]

Was crying the whole time after 50

[@sydhamelin1265]

I remember watching Kobe's first couple years, when he was coming in off the bench, and I said to a friend of mine "this guy is going to change the way teams defend an individual".

[@logicaldude3611]

Kobe has one of the most interesting career stories ever. I literally hated his guts until he got hurt a couple years a row at the end of his career and you could see that it hurt him emotionally. That's when I think a lot of people realized, "Hey, he's actually a real person and he's finally being real." And a lot of people grew to appreciate him more because of what happened at the end of his career. He didn't deserve to go out that way in his NBA career. You felt like he was just hitting his stride as a man as his career ended and he began achieving success elsewhere, and that's what makes everything after very difficult to comprehend. RIP Kobe

[@melodyhuxley234]

Kobe Bryant will always remain in our hearts and in court. We love you, Kobe!❤

[@veepeecee8630]

I loved watching Kobe growing up as a kid. He as so inspiring! Him and Iverson are legends

[@creamville63]

RIP Kobe. I watch this when I feel unmotivated. Always an inspiration. Thanks, Mamba.

[@AJ_savage16]

R.I.P Kobe you're truly an Icon for the game of basketball 🏀 still can't believe he's gone 🙏

[@ethandanielcorbett1622]

Growing up in LA, the early 2000s was a wild time. Kobe was an integral part of what it meant to be an Angeleno. I look back at that time with very fond memories. RIP to the Mamba.

[@dawnau609]

I got so obsessed with Kobe that after I play basketball everyday it’s still not enough I feel like I still have to keep going and do better I train day to night it’s exhausting but kobe keeps me up and I will never forget kobe for showing me the greatness of basketball truly a legend!

[@Jux925]

I like how this video concluded the goods and bads. The period when he was just a bad team mate, taking too many shots with poor % , etc. I was a long time Kobe hater until last years when he was good, especially on defense. But boy do I miss him. His post-basketball career would have been a joy.

[@Va11idus]

Who else should have been shootong the ball?

[@d3adyoutubeaccount]

Kobe’s shooting percentage was good, his FG% was bad. FG doesn’t matter when ur a good shooter

[@jayp4907]

Lakers wasted Kobe’s prime years. His 05-08 seasons were all time great. Kobe mastered the game at that point and there was nothing Bean couldn’t do on a basketball court.

[@hardwoodthought1213]

Well there was, he couldn’t win even a playoff series. Not until the league fed him Gasol in one of the most lopsided trades ever and Jackson came back to coach him

[@isaackwon1637]

@@hardwoodthought1213 and he couldnt make Playoffs in those years because of who he was playing with????? Smush Parker, Kwame Brown, etc..LOL. Nice THOUGHT, HARDWOOD. He averaged 40 points a month straight 4 different times.

[@hardwoodthought1213]

@@isaackwon1637 How did he go 3-1 up in the first round v Phoenix? Did he play out of his mind to get them to that position then blow it? By your logic Westbrook is all time great. High volume on average efficiency barely winning games isn’t an MVP type player

[@isaackwon1637]

@@hardwoodthought1213 Im simply basing facts off of your logic. You make no sense by saying he couldn't make it out of the playoffs during his 05-08 seasons because he needed Gasol? Im stating he had literally no one on his team during those years. Suns were as good as you get of a team that season??? Everyone knew that Suns were supposed to win against Kobe and his Lakers that year with Kwame Brown, Brian Cook, Smush Parker..... Do you even remember what the Vegas odds were? LOL Lakers had so many upset games vs the Suns. What are you implying? I don't understand. Also you're comparing westbrook to Kobe makes zero sense as well. Westbrook always had superstars on his team. You think Westbrook wouldve even made the playoffs with that line up ?tf?

[@CRMdrifter]

They were his prime years because his teams were worse. He didn't need to share any of the load with Gasol or Shaq. It's not a coincidence that he had his 3 best seasons when his only solid teammate was Lamar Odom.

[@evifnoskcaj]

You know you're good when Mr Basketball himself does whatever he can to get you. I totally support the NBA changing its logo to honor Kobe!

[@juhosten3463]

That would be rather interesting for the woman that he raped wouldn't it

[@LVL100RAICHU]

Never got to see Jordan. Wasn't really excited to watch LeBron. But I was definitely hyped to see Kobe hit game winners.

[@1vaultdweller]

Too bad for you Lebron is the record holder for most playoff game winners

[@davidl242]

I think one reason KB is so beloved amongst fans is that his journey had its ups and downs, and for some reason we root for comeback stories.

[@rachmadanirachmadani1548]

He knew how to win and lose. Mamba mentality made him great. Thank you Kobe.. RIP

[@nicotinecruz]

What do you mean he knew how to lose? Lol

[@Moneyteam2324]

Know how to lose and Kobe in the same sentence 👀

[@EthericalOne]

@@nicotinecruz going down fighting… come on now. You can take an L gracefully too.

[@MoNehNeh17]

CopperColored Dragon then coming back better

[@dreadiejaquan9240]

@@EthericalOne Shouldn't even have to explain that to them .. 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@PrinceSimba93]

RIP Kobe I wasnt even a Lakers fan but I recognize what he did for the game and I will never forget where I was when I heard of his passing, one of the greatest of all time

[@zenithx2114]

Started playing ball the moment i saw Kobe on tv. that was against Orlando in the finals. it changed my life, have finished my education for being a scholar with mamba mentality on the court and on academics. even though my injury hold me back on playing more in college yet my mentality to do more rewarded me latin honors.

[@lfagramonte]

Kobe is truly one of 3 guys who actually deserves to be classified as a GOAT

[@mr.badass9442]

Him,Jordan and Lebron are the greatest of all time

[@soloistdeve]

@@mr.badass9442 If you'll take a stat padder for a GOAT, Wilt is a better option.

[@d3adyoutubeaccount]

@@mr.badass9442Kareem over LeBron

[@tylerclayton6081]

@@soloistdeve Lebron is 16-6 vs Kobe and dominated Kobe in every statistical category. Lebron vs Kobe (22 Games) Wins: Lebron-16, Kobe-6 Pts: Lebron-28.2, Kobe-24.6 FG%: Lebron-47%, Kobe-43% Assists: Lebron-7.3, Kobe-5.2 Rebounds: Lebron-7.4, Kobe-5.0 Steals: Lebron-1.9, Kobe-1.1 Blocks: Lebron-0.7, Kobe-0.2 A lot of these games is from when Lebron was young and Kobe was in his prime and Lebron still dominated him. As you can see from the stats Lebron beat Kobe most of the time and dominated him defensively and offensively in every statistical category

[@tylerclayton6081]

@@d3adyoutubeaccount Lebron actually played Kobe. He is 16-6 vs Kobe and dominated Kobe in the every statistical category

[@Em_Rey]

As a Mexican growing up in Cali in the early 2000s i remember my family (uncles and cousins male mostly) really started watching the NBA and Kobe was everyones favorite player ❤❤❤

[@notafanboy3078]

Imagine if Shaq had the same work ethic as Kobe, I think they would have dominated until early 2010's.

[@SamuelMills-ez4jo]

Instead of being a top 8 player he could have been top 3

[@notafanboy3078]

@@SamuelMills-ez4jo Easily in the top 3 goat conversation. He was so dominant from 93-94 to 02-03.

[@jaysouthmusic8230]

Shaq would have been the greatest center of all time along with the most dominant without question

[@KaoticReach1999]

Kobe needed work regarding teamwork among other problems too, if that could of been fixed too, no doubt they'd be unstoppable.

[@notafanboy3078]

@@KaoticReach1999 100% they would be in the conversation for the best duo of all time.

[@ilikemusic4264]

If he never got injured I feel people would remember how great he really was

[@ozekk4465]

Nah people do.

[@ilikemusic4264]

@@ozekk4465 ya but I’ve seen some put him at 10 best of all time and to me that is ridiculous. Even my dad has him around there. He’s almost 62 so he’s considered an old head

[@FlareiOS]

@@ilikemusic4264 he’s top 3 all time (maybe top 2)

[@JO-ku7up]

@@FlareiOS kobe top 4 at max imo

[@FlareiOS]

@@JO-ku7up fair enough, hard to compare between different eras

[@officialtbhoops]

Watching Kobe in the 2010 Finals was what started my love for basketball. Haven’t looked back since. Thank you Kob.

[@BatistaInvests]

He had his losses early on and made an oath to become the best basketball player that he could be. In doing so he became the best to ever do it through sheer hard work. His mentality was on par with MJ and he respected the game just as much if not more.

[@NBASFAN]

As an Asian immigrant, Kobe has really inspired me to play basketball and be a leader. The day he was gone really took a big chunk of my soul even though he never knew who I was. That's how powerful his work ethic is. Rip Kobe

[@ActivateMysticMine]

Kobe’s retirement got me into basketball. I was a freshman in college and it was my first day of classes. I saw him announce his retirement on ESPN in the student center and I saw “Dear Basketball”. For him I am forever grateful as if it wasn’t for the Mamba and his inspiring story of basketball I never would’ve been able to grow to appreciate and love this sport like I do.

[@BigNor23]

Prime Kobe Bryant would easily dominate todays NBA Rip mamba 🐍

[@grantbruno5942]

In my opinion he won’t, because of the wissard bomber

[@ehi_ij]

I don’t know why people keep saying this he’d definitely do better but he’s not a more efficient scorer than guys like KD so why do people think he’d average like 40 something points

[@isaackwon1637]

@@ehi_ij are you 14 year years old? are you using nerd analytics? have you even seen Kobe play? Is there a reason why NBA players have him at 2b and Jordan at 1a? Do you still not understand why? LOL

[@ehi_ij]

@@isaackwon1637 Nigga you sound pressed, you ask me if I’ve watched kobe play while not having a single argument to anything related to my reply. What does Kobe being 2b take away from anything I stated with him being less efficient scoring wise than guys like KD you sound dumb

[@jaylenflanagan1295]

@@isaackwon1637 Nobody has him 1a wtf🤡😂😂😂💯

[@jayp4907]

The fact that Kobe took the suns 3-1 with Luke Walton Chris Mihm and Smush in the starting line up actually helps his legacy! Dnt forget he took the Lakers to the playoffs when the West’s sixth seed had the same record as the East’s first seed. Lakers could have done more yet Bean still managed to retire with 5 rings!

[@andrewarnold9751]

He’s one of the greats, no doubt. That said, a of revisionist history by your. Walton wasn’t a starter during the reg season and Mihm didn’t even play in the play-offs at all. Smush was obviously bad. Many is the other role players didn’t do much either in their career. Lamar Odom was fantastic, but that was about it. Still. Walton, Mihm and Smush weren’t in the starting line-up at the same time.

[@jayp4907]

@@andrewarnold9751 true but they did start and play regularly trhoughout the season. Walton was also playing key minutes in that series. Lamar averaged 19 and 11. Solid but not fantastic.

[@OGSVN]

i still hate tim thomas to this day.

[@juanmoreson9441]

Quit it. He lost. Period. Legacies are built on wins. Kobe is a too 10 at whether he plays the sun's or not

[@zackfair4075]

Imagine how many rings if he played in the east lol

[@AustinStross]

Words can’t describe the impact Kobe had on the game on & off the court 🥺❤️🐐

[@jasonfarrell00]

“He played all the positions” Teams strategy: just give it to Kobe 🤷‍♂️

[@ghostflame9211]

man i've seen this video like 6 times the past 2 weeks and it makes me tear up every time. sad i never got to see him live, but i'll never forget them winning game 7 vs the celtics on my 18th birthday. that was the same season where he got at least one game winning shot for what felt like every month until the playoffs. im tired of the GOAT debate, so instead i'll say: mamba was my favorite player of all time. RIP Kobe

[@tylerclayton6081]

Your favorite player of all time got shi on Lebron 😂 Lebron is 16-6 vs Kobe and dominated Kobe in every statistical category. Lebron vs Kobe (22 Games) Wins: Lebron-16, Kobe-6 Pts: Lebron-28.2, Kobe-24.6 FG%: Lebron-47%, Kobe-43% Assists: Lebron-7.3, Kobe-5.2 Rebounds: Lebron-7.4, Kobe-5.0 Steals: Lebron-1.9, Kobe-1.1 Blocks: Lebron-0.7, Kobe-0.2 A lot of these games is from when Lebron was young and Kobe was in his prime and Lebron still dominated him. As you can see from the stats Lebron beat Kobe most of the time and dominated him defensively and offensively in every statistical category

[@eagleeye7581]

REST IN HEAVEN KOBE!🏀🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@ehlude]

I barely watch basketball I don't know much about the rules and fouls lol but when I would see Kobe play as my uncle's are big Lakers fans this was back in 2013 he was like different he was always destroying his opponents and always ahead and the work ethic he had was insane. Sadly he passed away but I know he motivated people and changed people's lives like mine as he works ethic and his way of always wanting to win got into me and I'm happy

[@leslienelson3984]

He was incredibly insane with his career man & I loved it bec I've been a fan of him since day one and I'm so glad that I got to watch him play in the NBA and do his thing

[@robjones-bagley3025]

I was born in 91 I've been watching the mamba since I was 6, I'm from Cleveland and even when LeBron came he was my number 2 favorite. Ain't nothin like prime Kobe 💛🖤💜# Mamba4ever

[@blaze1444]

Will always and forever be my favorite player! 💜💛

[@ingridperkins2746]

Kobe Bryant Will Also Be The Greatest Player Of All Time That Will Never Change.

[@Virussama]

He isn’t

[@sapwoodwood9748]

lol he isnt even top 10 bud.

[@jaylenflanagan1295]

Barely top 15 honestly

[@xaviervega468]

6-8 range

[@ingridperkins2746]

@@Virussama yes he is

[@ikiwheese]

If only things hadn't gone so bad with Shaq and Kobe could have remained mostly injury free. How differently we might see Kobe today...

[@victorvique320]

There was a time, in 2005-06 season when Kobe was at such a high level that even Phil Jackson was so impressed and said that Kobe was a better basketball player than Jordan. Phil Jackson was before coach of both, MJ and Kobe, for several years so he knew them very well and was able to compare. That 2005-06 season Kobe’s stats were: 35.4 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 4.5 APG, 45.0% FG, and just the Phoenix Suns, one of the strongest teams in NBA’s history, prevented them from reaching the final and winning the chanpionship ring

[@jasonmoukala8909]

No one was ever better than mj

[@Tamburello_1994]

LOL no.

[@d3adyoutubeaccount]

@@Tamburello_1994he literally said that

[@d3adyoutubeaccount]

@@jasonmoukala8909in ur opinion

[@nicoli-thenextup9866]

0:38 - bro even at 6 he chewed gum like he was that man 😂

[@emin8248]

BRO the last line hit man good job 😓 RIP mamba for ever

[@cheenu711]

I'm sad that a lot of people don't put kobe in their top 5. Absolute legend.

[@ronaldrayford5945]

Kobe was a student of the game and read the floor differently than other players at a high iq level and made it look easy to bad Shaq didn't stay in shape think about how many championships they would of had damn but kobe is always in the top 5 to ever play basketball period 🤔

[@BasketballJunkie1324]

The aerial artistry Kobe displayed in his prime is never gonna be matched. There have been more athletic players for sure, but nobody made it look as graceful as Kobe did. A pure artist

[@LeBaldJames23]

Yes. My favorite player

[@editmaster7023]

Fax

[@CliffyYT]

Same bro. Mamba for life

[@vercettii]

Yessir

[@isaacsmith3901]

Gotta know the context of Kobe’s career to REALLY appreciate how great his career was…. Kobe top 5 All Time 🐍♾

[@jasonmoukala8909]

He’s not top 5

[@Virussama]

He isn’t top 5

[@isaacsmith3901]

MJ, Bron, Kareem, and maybe Magic are the only players u might could put over Kobe

[@leavemealoneimjusttrynavib2687]

@@isaacsmith3901 and bird and wilt and bill Russel.

[@isaacsmith3901]

@@leavemealoneimjusttrynavib2687 Bird maybe had a better peak But Kobe had a better prime, accomplished more, and simply had a better career.

[@chigookafor710]

Kobe really did inspire a lot of NBA players and other people while he was still alive

[@Lex-up6mg]

No player has ever been discredited more for winning more

[@redherring4119]

AMEN. The media largely hated and constantly discredited him while he was still alive. But they piggy-backed off his death for ratings. Only the players and mostly Lakers fans truly respected him.

[@harveybayaebon6341]

Seeing this and realizing that we can't see him smile anymore makes me sad.

[@jasonubalde]

man 08-10 lakers were my favorite and made me a kobe fan. supported him till his retirement and cried when he died. RIP mamba

[@crymore609]

Kobe will forever be the goat in my eyes💯

[@jrsmith1998]

U are delusional. Obviously. Not even a top 5

[@crymore609]

@@jrsmith1998 crymore

[@jrsmith1998]

@@crymore609 Kobe had a small subculture of crazy ass fans who actually try to convince themselves that he is the goats or even a top 5. He is not.

[@stephenwilliams7200]

@@jrsmith1998 I don't see him in the top 10

[@isaackwon1637]

@@jrsmith1998 and your opinion doesn't matter. you prob can't even ball. Durant puts him at 2. Keep telling yourself whatever like your opinion matters though.

[@ColdJelly19]

I seen all 20 years of this man from the end of the bench to holding up 5 fingers in the camera to his last game so nobody can convince me that there is a better basketball player.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@jebronlames7789]

Only Micheal my friend, no one else. FACT

[@unbound2424]

@@jebronlames7789 kobes is better in other aspects, also if you give jordans team to kobe, kobe woulda got 10 chamionships plus, jordan woulda never won a chip without his team, teams are really important.

[@jebronlames7789]

@@unbound2424 i agree Kobe is a tight 2nd. And thats coming from a life long laker fan

[@xaviervega468]

@@unbound2424 LOL what a joke. This is the same Kobe that shit the bed in 2004 with Shaq on his team. 10 championships plus my ass.. Jordan on the other hand would have won 6 STRAIGHT with a orime Shaq on his team.

[@TheJoejoez]

@@xaviervega468 Jordan would have won 8 straight if he didn't go play baseball, no extra players necessary than what he already had... he effectively DID win 6 straight in the seasons where he played a full season between 91-98.

[@BRBallin1]

Kobe wasn't just a great basketball player but the way he carried himself was a thing of beauty

[@majindomttv3903]

We all miss you Kobe! RIP!

[@Lord_OTD]

Simply the GOAT!

[@Don-zh2sb]

No he’s not, not even the best shooting guard nor laker. But he’s an amazing player

[@jaylenflanagan1295]

Nowhere near in any category

[@G_Demolished]

You talking about MJ.

[@officialtbhoops]

I was blessed back in 2013 to get tickets to Sixers-Lakers game, and it was the only time I saw Kobe play live. He put up 34 and had the craziest reverse layup/jumper (not sure what to call it) I’ve ever seen in my life. Crazily enough I almost didn’t go because I already made plans and it was so last minute, but I knew I had to see Kob. Go watch the highlights from that game, it was Mamba at his best. Being in the Philly area, Kobe was always a big deal here. I drive by Lower Merion HS all the time. I used to drive by and be like “wow Kobe’s old high school,” but now it just makes me sad. RIP Kobe.

[@Ohwell900]

hes on top 5 on my list. lemme just say when MJ left NBA he inspired athletes, when Kobe left (before he died ofc) - he inspired people and made books. idk if lebron would be as inspiring as them

[@hipking23]

Agreed! Kobe and MJ are mental motivational figures.

[@vincentchuvc]

He's on your top 5 but he not even in the top 10 of most peoples lists. Lebron is higher

[@yungtrv6p]

@@vincentchuvc That's cap

[@xaviervega468]

@@vincentchuvc He's definitely in the top 10 for most people. Top 5 is a different story.

[@andrealves6428]

My all time motivation, killer mind, makes me better, forever thankfull. RIP Genius

[@Jess-ji5bg]

Kobe sure as hell the classiest basketball player of all time. That mamba mentality was killer

[@MarkoMilovanovic2332]

Can you please do how good was david robinson or isiah thomas(pistons)or patrick ewing please😉👋👋👋💪💪

[@bishyeahbish3758]

Yeah I'd like to see a Patrick Ewing one too

[@MikeBesk]

Ewing please!

[@johhnyboiii6015]

Komšija🖐🖐🖐

[@felixkay2010]

or short king

[@moffo2626]

Isiah! So underrated

[@DeeKAAM]

Rip Kobe🙏🏾🖤

[@darpress9086]

I will always have Kobe in my Top 5. His work ethic alone would make him #1. People forget how good of a defender he was. He would guard what usually would be the best player on the other team.

[@neurokagechaos2553]

Why are you questioning how good Kobe was, he was a living legend.

[@TonyJenn]

It was more of a rhetorical question.

[@KingKobra49]

Hey, I know it may seem hard , you might not be where you want to be…but I want you to stay focused,fall in love with the process, stay 10 toes down, keep your head up 🤴🏽👸🏽 . Your hard work WILL pay off 💰💗!

[@rubenalmeida3068]

As a severely undersized volleyball and basketball player. This actually made me feel a little better.

[@brndn9423]

Nikka whut ?

[@ron357]

People who weren’t there will never understand why he is the GOAT its not bc of his accolades its bc of what he brought to the people no other player ever gave me as much emotion as much as Kobe did every game he was a Killer night in night out watching his games i would sweat scream man no other player in any other sport got me outta my chair like the Black Mamba

[@FireFighter19898841]

Dude got 5 rings and stayed loyal to the lakers, imagine if he pulled a LeBron..he would have 6 or 7. MJ and Kobe the best to ever do it. RIP 🐍

[@certifiedchaos4643]

Kobe is the most skilled player ever. He couldn’t jump the highest he wasn’t the fastest or the strongest. But he maximized all of his gift and he was a threat anytime stepped on the court.

[@bishyeahbish3758]

Most skilled player ever? Even though he said he wasn't (in his own words?) Yeah okay

[@certifiedchaos4643]

@@bishyeahbish3758 buddy was shooting jumpers with his left hand lol. When a guy can score 81 and 60 in three quarters ion kno man lol

[@incidentalist]

I remember HATING the Lakers when they were going on their 2000's run - Shaq and Kobe. As a Mav's fan I hated seeing them. A decade after that I quit hating on Kobe and realized he was one of the greatest. Dude was a straight killer. That Shaq Kobe team was on another level. RIP Mamba, thank you for your life.

[@giowrld3boss308]

Kobe forever ♾‼️

[@Mr4Ferrari]

The two biggest reasons for Kobe not surpassing Jordan are 1) The Colorado situation 2) The vetoed Chris Paul trade

[@pallani8471]

Him having way less FMVPs is definitely the biggest reason

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

I was lucky enough to get to see him live once. Year before they got Pau. He did a 360 dunk against the Warriors

[@daurycetaylor112]

Kobe was the greatest to ever do it. The man gave his entire soul to the game. I hated him when he was in the nba but you cannot deny his greatness.

[@11bluekitkats]

I feel like if Kobe didn’t have so many injuries he might have just ended up as the goat

[@LordSteeleCastleClashPsteele68]

Still is the goat despite his injuries

[@11bluekitkats]

@@LordSteeleCastleClashPsteele68 Fr

[@williebelcher9303]

Well he still top 10 in most ppl eyes so I'm good

[@LeafyPeach]

Nah

[@vladirackpubama6785]

@@LordSteeleCastleClashPsteele68 bro you have clash or clans or smth in your Profile Pic 😭 stfu

[@melwinthomas4382]

Man, you gave me goosebumps with that last line! RIP Legend!!!!

[@dealpha3698]

Kobe last game is so awesome that it outshine the Warriors breaking records for most win in NBA history for regular season on the same day.

[@eriigbagboolomo6422]

RIP Mamba.🐍💜

[@Kobe24legend598]

Get this man to 1M PLEASE

[@i.am.a.guy.who.no.one.likes555]

Kobe, we will miss you! :(

[@harneklakhwinder5882]

shut up

[@diegochavez679]

Kobe beat more 50 plus win teams in the lowest scoring era on 2 totally different teams and dealt with more injuries and personal problems than both MJ and lebron .

[@Gabethemosthated]

But yet there still both better than him 💀

[@jaylenflanagan1295]

They are way better than him it’s not close at all so why does that matter💀🤷🏾‍♂️

[@xaviervega468]

He only drove the bus for 11 of those wins.

[@Darius_Icewood]

@@jaylenflanagan1295 Jordan's not WAY better than Kobe. Jordan got him buy a little due to his numbers and 6-0 record. Jordan's the GOAT, but *Kobe outscored Michael Jordan during all of their matchups* *Kobe 253 pts* ✅ *Jordan 222 pts* ❌ Kobe has both the *most assists and rebounds* in NBA history at his position (SG) all while being a scorer first with *6,306 assists* & *7,047 rebounds* and ranks Top 30 in assists! And MJ even said Kobe's the ONLY person that can beat him or out play him.. not LeBron.

[@Darius_Icewood]

@@Gabethemosthated don't even get me started on how LeBron is not better than Kobe lol 💀 LeBron's not even better than Magic. LeBron is getting compared to Steph Curry right now 🤣

[@JDC8792]

I started watching the NBA in 2000 as a 10 year old kid, so I never watched Jordan play outside of highlights. I grew up watching kobe, and because of him, I became very passionate about basketball. To me, kobe was my jordan. Having said all of that, if I had to answer how good he was, I'd say kobe Bryant was unstoppable.

[@showtimenick824]

You should've also mentioned he had to beat 4 50 win teams in the first round because the West was that tough. That doesn't get talked about enough.

[@JC-lu8dt]

It doesn't. And the fact that LeBron played in a weak conference compared to Kobe doesn't get brought up at all The fact that Kobe carried the USA 2008 Olympic finals game doesn't get talked alot

[@jaylenflanagan1295]

@@JC-lu8dt No proof

[@lucianotecuanapa9853]

I agree 08-10 the west was stack ever team that made the playoffs were above 500

[@showtimenick824]

@@lucianotecuanapa9853 The 8th seed being a 50 win team twice during that span, we can't forget that.

[@xaviervega468]

@@JC-lu8dt Kobe hit some very big shots in the last 2 minutes but he didn't carry a damn thing. DWade was the leading scorer in gold medal game, and he was hitting big shots in the last 2 minutes as well.

[@johnstewart4209]

Looking particularly at Kobe's early career in the NBA, I am surprised more NBA teams don't give rookies more time to develop.

[@shakenblake4533]

In the end of the day this is a business so not every team has that kind of patience

[@nikosofidemporas]

@@shakenblake4533 And not every kid is Kobe. Kobe was drafted at 17 years old just out of HS. That and the fact that Dell Harris did not trust a teen so much is why he did not have an immediate impact. But he still was an all star and gained MJ comparisons even at 19 in his second season.

[@shakenblake4533]

@@nikosofidemporas him and bron the best players to come out of high school

[@xaviervega468]

@@nikosofidemporas Kobe wasn't ready to start as a rookie. He was still undercooked physically, and he had no idea how to play in a system (Kobe WAS the system at Lower Merion) He had to develop his body and game before he was ready to start. As he put the work in, his minutes increased. He honestly should have won Most Improved player AND 6th man of the year his 2nd season.