Jimmy Butler-Kobe Bryant comparisons?! Reacting to the Heat's Game 1️⃣ win vs. the Celtics | KJM

[@JonSnowsGhost]

Kobe is Kobe. Jimmy is Jimmy. We can celebrate both without having to compare.

[@Equilyzr]

brian scalabrine?

[@truthonly-]

Say it louder so they can hear you please. Devin Booker is no Kobe Bean

[@tesytes318]

​@@truthonly- lmfao where he come from

[@ash80510]

Exactly. Comparison needs to stop

[@ash80510]

@@Equilyzr he's the goat

[@high-defRJ]

Jimmy's mind and game is just on whole another level right now. His life story, under-recruited, playing junior college and then transferring into Marquette, four year college player, and then his rise to stardom in NBA, his ascension to what he is right now is unique. The Bulls, Wolves, and the Sixers sure could've used him, but he needs to be the first option like he is on the Heat.

[@Flyhr]

He was the best player on all those teams in the playoffs too

[@toptiertech7291]

You forget he was homeless as a teen

[@MOTV583]

Jimmy is the only player that's playing right now that is cut from that Mamba cloth. They're not exactly the same, and they're their own players. However, Butler has that Mamba mentality. He doesn't have that raw athleticism that other players get by on. He literally willed himself into the league and then willed himself into the superstar player he is today.

[@YunisRajab]

He doesn't need to be the first option. He just needs to be treated like a star and not an afterthought. He can easily fit with other stars if they had good coaching. The key here is coach spo

[@marcelmarshall4240]

He is very clutch, no doubt, in this period of time…but Kobe is another level. Stop it. No one in history is taking Butler over Kobe.

[@SacrificeBreedsSuccess]

Never understood the Kobe and Booker comparison. Kobe’s size, athleticism and skill were way superior

[@LuckyFluke007]

Kobe’s Mindset is light years beyond Booker’s

[@zuzsyycosmos]

Hit a couple midranges n they’ll call anyone kobe nowadays

[@dresantana7157]

As a suns fan I agree. Even tho book played out of his mind this playoffs and you can argue he’s the best shooter guard now in the league. kobe was different.

[@LuckyFluke007]

@@dresantana7157 as a Lakers fan, I respect the Booker comparisons with Kobe; obviously there’s one MJ,Kobe,LBJ etc… I wish nothing but success to Booker.

[@Dipset415]

Bookers midrange game is Kobe ish but that’s it😭

[@michaellerner6406]

As crazy as it sounds, I think the closest comparison to Jimmy's game is D. Wade. Clutch in big moments, maniacal play, strong defense, makes the rest of the team better, etc. etc.

[@archstanton1161]

100%… This is always been my take as well… Almost a mirror image really.

[@ctrl_altesc]

They don’t play similar at all though… both cut from the same winner cloth though

[@RAPSNINO]

RIGHT

[@mybestnugget7514]

Definitely Kobe bro. Never saw Wade make these types of outside shots consistently.

[@randomvids6208]

The thing is Jimmy doesnt want to play with players whose ego is bigger than the game. That is when you will have a problem.

[@B.Piercesports]

Lol who told you that

[@albertoascari9390]

Same as Kobe, alphas don't want to make it easier by playing with other alphas they want to defeat them. (Yes that was a shot at all those betas that want to join superteams over and over)

[@frewtlewps1152]

Like Joel Embiid lol

[@aleks9014]

@@albertoascari9390 “Same as Kobe” false because Shaq was a better and more dominant player during that 3-peat. Averaged more ppg and won all the fmvps

[@TheMonkeyKing7235]

@@aleks9014 you act like Kobe went and told him to sign to the lakers. It was the front office that made the job

[@EttrrA]

Jimmy my guy but only comp between him and Kobe is being mentally strong and mad competitive.

[@Bigwaves954]

We from Florida want everyone to keep that 3 percent energy

[@El_Chuncho]

That Desantis energy

[@definedbyme902]

Exactly 😂

[@tonybayarea]

I'm a Warriors fan and we lost in the 2nd round Vs Lakers. Had too much going on around the team this year to go back to back. If not the Warriors, as soon as the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1st round. Miami might mess around and be the 1st #8 Seed to win a 🏆 in NBA history. They got the Championship pedigree already. Pat Riley, Coach Spo (2006, 2012,2013), Kevin Love on the Cavs (2016), Kyle Lowry on the Raptors (2019).

[@Dottey89]

Facts 😂

[@Kharl19]

The media trying so hard not to compare Jimmy Butler to Michael Jordan 💀

[@Lionheart-cr1fk]

Because no one compares to him.

[@ImThroattGoattrt]

@@Lionheart-cr1fkno it’s because he might be his son

[@ryanblakewood3327]

Hahahahaha you got that right

[@tonybayarea]

Jimmy did use to play for the Chicago Bulls a long time ago. Bet Chicago would like have Jimmy back on their team now.

[@jonathanwarwick3449]

Jimmy butler looks more like Jamie Fox than MJ..come on man

[@Pashya1]

Jimmy Butler is the closest thing to Jimmy Butler. That was my first thought.

[@partridgepimp3363]

Jimmy just has that crazy will to win. Like a Kobe, MJ, Magic, Bird. You can see it in his eyes, and that energy is contagious on the court. When you see your star working that hard on both side of the court, you feel like you have to match that. His will to win just can not be questioned ever, unlike other stars

[@mjg6233]

Lebron

[@Alvy.07]

Funny because “maniacal” is the exact word Jimmy Butlers head coach, Erik Spoelstra, used to describe Jimmy earlier in these playoffs.

[@khal7702]

that's probably where they got it

[@CaliJatt0809]

Kobe’s game was beautiful to watch.

[@dcwSentinal]

They keep trying to find the next Kobe but nobody is close to who they compare him to.

[@richcamacho1654]

I think the Kobe comparison is of the "Mamba mentality." Jimmy has a "win at all cost" mentality. Same as Kobe. Nothing wrong with that comparison. Jay is spot on when saying Jimmy is more of a bruiser type of guard where Kobe was more finesse.

[@jppandizzle238]

And Kobe was significantly more skilled..

[@richcamacho1654]

@@jppandizzle238 I didn't think that was even a question. Hence why it's not even mentioned...

[@jasonmoukala8909]

@@jppandizzle238not significantly 😂😂😂

[@2NI24]

Can’t compare no one to KOBE the GOAT 🐐

[@blackjesus6433]

MJ 🐐

[@Bearonasubmarine]

Jimmy has that work mentality of Kobe and MJ, minus the selfishness, if you watch Jimmy, he's constantly encouraging his team mates to shoot the ball.

[@atlien1988]

Lol Kobe & MJ never had a problem with teammates shooting the ball. In fact, they encouraged it just as much. You don't win 5-6 championships by not encouraging teammates to step up. The difference is MJ & Kobe never waited around for players to shoot. They took it upon themselves.

[@thanos8914]

@@atlien1988 facts

[@TheSweetswed]

The triangle was all about passing 😂😂

[@Gemini050788]

@@TheSweetswed Don’t try using context and facts. They don’t resonate with haters

[@Bearonasubmarine]

@@atlien1988 proving my point. Jimmy has more patients for his teammates.

[@creepofreek4853]

Miami is a great organization. They are always good. Pat Riley is a winner. Jimmy Butler had always been underrated. He plays the complete game . Defense , rebounds , passing , stealing , scoring. Put it all together and your team wins.

[@devindargan7663]

Facts jimmy been really good since he was on the bulls but when he left the bulls he got even better each year he gets better and better

[@J972M]

The thing with Miami is, as paradoxal as it sounds, their greatest strength is also their most exploitable weakness: no matter what, they will always play their game the same way, every time. No one's gonna do anything that surprise you. They are exactly who you think they are.

[@JustNel]

That Kobe stare down b-roll 🥶🥶

[@Joeshiesty286]

So cringey comparing booker to Kobe.

[@cagaming-b1b]

Some similarities when looking at the mid range game, the defense, the will to win.. but Kobe and MJ were high flyers, highlight dunks etc

[@markjosephobon8414]

Jimmy s vertical is above 40 while kobe is 38...whose the high flyer now🤔🤔🤔

[@avocaza1393]

@@markjosephobon8414 Lmao, what's the point of 40 vertical when one doesn't utilize it like how Kobe did in REAL GAMES...?

[@Alexanderthetitan]

The look at 7:19 from Kobe tugs on heartstrings

[@sherwincervantes]

JB is a true superstar who carries his team without any help from another superstar. While other popular superstars who have higher salaries than JB, need to join other superstars to be a contender but cannot deliver or carry the team deep in the playoffs.

[@toptiertech7291]

I mean Bam is an all star and 4x defensive all team. Plus Tyler Herro is a 6th man of the year. Averaging 20. Bam averaged 20.

[@toptiertech7291]

The fact he’s doing it without Herro is the most impressive. Losing that 20 points and ball handling was huge

[@jeffreyvalcin8872]

Got ppl like embid crying about more help lol.

[@Fldllse]

@@toptiertech7291 Bam is no superstar. Certainly can't compare with the likes of AD, KD, etc.

[@reivelt3715]

Yea. This heat team gives 2011 mavs vibe. A superstar, surrounded by veteran (love, lowry) , less know star (bam, hirro), and even lesser known players (basically everyone else)

[@tiemann55]

Kobe is my favorite player of all time . I see similarities in work ethic and game with Jimmy .

[@davelouie131]

Kwai LEONARD when healthy is closer, Jimmy is more physical

[@1trainerthe187]

🤣

[@davidleo9612]

Jimmy is doing amazing things, but Kobe was different

[@AIFRANCHISE1]

Yea choking that 3-1 with the suns and choking vs Boston the first time.

[@grayarea4734]

@@AIFRANCHISE1 choking vs Boston that formed the first big three of the current area while his center Andrew bynam was hurt? That same Boston that made bron join forces with Wade and Bosh who were two of the top 15 players at the time? Oh. Not to mention two years after he lost in 08 he went on to be those same Celtics in the finals in 10 after being down 3-2 🥱

[@BU_TV]

@@grayarea4734 facts. No Bynum and Trevor Ariza. So many Kobe haters jn the comment section lol

[@AIFRANCHISE1]

@@grayarea4734 crazy how you didn't mention the Suns series tho. Bean put up ALOT of stinkers in the playoffs.

[@johnpalmer6859]

Yeah he was a chucker and ball hog.

[@87manemane]

Max got that "Extra Extra read all about!!" voice.

[@GameNation-tb9sc]

Let’s not compare the two. It’s unfair to compare someone who plays great to someone who is universally known as one of the greatest scorers/players ever. Lets just agree that Jimmy is playing unbelievable and leave it at that 👌🏽

[@Kevin.Costner.]

If You’re A Gambler Than OMG Jimmy Has made us so much money it’s Disgusting speically that bucks series but today OMG!! 😭😭

[@light3181]

Where did you bet

[@ZfromBrooklyn]

@@light3181 Prize Picks

[@marcsondlucce]

DON'T NOBODY WANT TO CONTINUE TO BE THE UNDERDOG. THEY WANT THE RESPECT THEY DESERVE.

[@b.millsj2401]

Respect: Respect is not learned, purchased or acquired. Respect is " Earned! "

[@LeBronJames-StatPadderMan]

Jimmy is great but there is no comparison with Kobe except mentality. Kobe in his prime was this out-worldly beast going off for 9 straight 40 point games, 4 straight 50+, 62 in 3Qts, and 81 point game type of player. Kobe's skill set and mentality were in another level, especially in the playoffs. He beat the most 50+ win teams out in the tougher Western conference playoffs and also won back to back rings with no other 75 greatest player on his team. People criticize Kobe's stats but in actuality, Kobe from 2001 to 2012 had some of the highest advanced ratings for a SG position. Too bad some people downplay Kobe's greatness.

[@feynmanschwingere_mc2270]

FACTS, KOBE > BRON, FACTS!!!! Kobe is the GOAT (him and MJ) in my opinion. LeTurnovers keeps getting carried.

[@Watchingvideoslikeu]

Jimmy isn’t Kobe. People need to respect that.

[@BU_TV]

New flash folks, Kobe didnt ball hog his way to 5 championships. Go back and watch the film from all of those playoff series.

[@mattmartinez1491]

Miami heat are Winning the championship this year as 8 seed. Nothing is going to stop jimmy this year , he’s determined

[@joeymanny]

As much as i like ti miami to win it all, but once denver beats LA, it will be difficult for miami to beat the Nuggs in a 7 game series, Nuggets is too big for them in terms of size. But if the lakers made it then the Heat chances are higher

[@JaySwavo]

@@joeymanny don’t think Denver can win this easily. Last time they played us we lost game 1. Came back and smoked them in the series. That game 1 was a fill out game for the Lakers & D.Ham

[@joeymanny]

@@JaySwavo Denver is the underdog at that time, and Jokic is not even evolved from what he was now, are you saying Jokic did not improved on that disney series? really?

[@GloBo-c9u]

@@joeymannyDenver is not going to finals ima come back when they lose they not built line that

[@joeymanny]

@@GloBo-c9u 4-0 this is the easiest match up for nuggets

[@huncho5005]

Shaq said it best. Nobody in this league is remotely close to Kobee

[@localzit1347]

Jimmy is his own kind of player man

[@MichaelMaurblood]

Jimmy butler’s story and game is so different that it doesn’t deserve a comparison. It stands on its own

[@mikepanton]

i love Max and was bummed when they kicked him off FT, but these guys don't seem to have any chemistry

[@thecoolguy010]

They called Book the Lightskin Mamba...guess what happened. There will never be another Kobe/MJ.

[@rjt201]

Simply because somebody HAD to state that Butler is the closest thing to Kobe forces the conversation that somebody today could be closely compared to Kobe. I think the truth is that Kobe's level of talent and force is undeniably the greatest, but because of what we've seen from Butler it had a handful of people begging the question. To me, I feel like Kobe provided his box scores to LA during the regular AND post season. With Butler, this dude shows up when it means the most, even on an 8th seed team, which could be significant. It's also possible that witnessing Jimmy's level of talent in the playoffs further amplifies the audience's feeling that this dude knows (somehow) to show up and furthmore show up heavily to be a significant force in the post season.

[@bradenmize6944]

*Anytime a player shows toughness and gritt and shoots mid range shots* ESPN: “OMFG THIS GUY IS JUST LIKE KOBE”

[@datboielijah1234]

Ikr lol

[@alexo5190]

Hope Jimmy wins a title, I love his grit

[@swisschaletsauce]

how did demar derozan not get mentioned. lack of defense aside his offensive game is by far the closest to kobe

[@GOATGamingAndSports]

Y'all really in these comments slandering Kobe and it's sickening

[@philenchymsejour8018]

As a HEAT fan, we just want our props

[@danielmohrer7209]

They will never, if we win is because the other team didn’t play well if we lose is because the other team is better, that’s been the narrative since the bubble

[@technologicalsociety]

There is lucky and then there is this run. Twilight zone sickness from Jimmy and the Heat. Screw the props, I just hope you keep getting those wins. How is that?

[@romainesmith2533]

No one playing currently in on Kobe level and that include Lebron as well.

[@ronjea]

Kobe last 2 seasons he shot like 35% from the field. I don’t think Lebron want to be on that level

[@TMZahida226]

Jimmy Butler got that dog in him. The man has the Mamba Mentality 🐍and it's elevated his game to a whole new level.

[@davelouie131]

Game wise Jimmy is more like Wade and Kwai LEONARD when healthy is more like Kobe

[@theguardian308]

I have to commend Butler, he doesn’t have stars around him yet his team consistently does well

[@back2back379]

I’d say his game itself is closer to Paul Pierce than Kobe. Very crafty player.

[@asdfadf1904]

Agreed

[@JustAWriter12]

Always a pleasure listening to this show. More natural conversation compared to the scripted First Take

[@maxpeacock9503]

Max is 10x the host Stephen A is, as an interview/info guy

[@maxpeacock9503]

not biased at all by name

[@MisterKCC78]

Jay will and max are good but Keyshawn brings the entire show down astronomically

[@JustAWriter12]

@@MisterKCC78 true. I'm always wondering what his role is? He sounds just like my drunk uncle at the party talking about basketball.

[@MisterKCC78]

@Pilosopong Tacio right. Jokic drops all time level wilt chamberlain Stat line and his take on it is basically "idk I don't like his game he's slow and boring" and provides nothing else. How is he apart of a major sports show like literally you could find somebody off the street right now that could talk sports better lol

[@dashinhayes]

I do hate comparisons

[@danielboachie-manu5960]

Do they not watch Demar. Only wears kobe's, best midrange shooter in basketball, best post footwork in the league (as a gaurd). Top three most clutch player in the league.

[@Talatywotty]

No one reminds me of Kobe but if I had to pick it’ll be Brandon Ingram. He’s not as good defensively but he does bring it. Doesn’t have the quickest feet tho

[@dominicharris5489]

Ezcluding Max, these dudes have the wrst/off takes

[@jessechilton708]

How about somebody from the past like the person who just passed away recently Jim Brown Jim Brown can take over a game they might not been winning games but he did win a championship with a losing team so how about Jim Brown may he rest in peace Jimmy Butler can be compared to him offensively

[@ztookes1687]

I see why SAS got rid of him- this “who the closest to Kobe” conversation is just dumb. So annoying.

[@ah0m13_TikTok]

Hard work beats talent. Let’s go Heat 🔥

[@lion6036]

Kobe is the true Goat 🐐

[@feynmanschwingere_mc2270]

Wade is a much better comparison to Jimmy. Both carried teams that had no business winning it all to the Finals. He aint Kobe, the only person on Kobe's tier as a guard EVER is MJ. Kobe is top 2 ever in my book. Jimmy doesn't have Kobe's SKILL. Kobe would wreck havoc in this chuck and duck, wide open, spacing, 3 pt era.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

When Lakers wins the championship next month, I wonder how LeBron will feel when he sees more Kobe jerseys than his during the parade?

[@OG725]

Pat4Clippers how does it feel to be a Clippers fan?

[@thespot5722]

Kobe would of cooked all these players

[@DiamondVision212]

Players get better every year..

[@victorling28]

I agreed with JWill about Tatum. I thought they were going to lose earlier in the playoff because it looked like Tatum was disinterested in the playoffs. Tatum exploded for some key playoff moments but he is not like the Tatum that went to the previous Finals.

[@spomusmo2349]

Kobe was relentless. He played all out in the regular season an in the playoffs.

[@LDNballer]

His a top 5 or 10 player in the league....this ain't an invitation for a discussion. Just stating facts.

[@Avenue77]

Top 5-10? In the playoffs or regular season?

[@CaptainCrashDummy]

@@Avenue77 tf u think lol

[@Avenue77]

@@CaptainCrashDummy Ain't no way in the regular season...Playoffs ill give him that

[@LDNballer]

@Route77_ I mean when you rank the top 10 players in the league jimmy is in there. No need to specify playoffs or regular season.

[@curtiskellam5358]

J Will tends to go out of his way to disagree with Max. He consistently acts like he doesn't understand what Max is saying. Hey, Mazzulla. Miami played harder the whole game.

[@audriwilliams7943]

facts, it was annoying in this segment.

[@aaronburton7420]

“Reality of the nature” 💀😂 4:06 mark. My boy was sleepy sleepy 😂😂

[@djbeazy]

Jimmy makes better decisions and is a better team player than Kobe. Their games are different. Butlers style makes team better and Kobe style is hero ball. Kobe never drug a lack luster team deep in playoffs like LeBron, Butler, Luka, Iverson, or Dirk.

[@Alex-mt7mv]

Lmao. Where are his rings? Luka? AI? How many did Lebron get without kyrie AD and wade again? Kobe won back to back rings with less help than Lebron in ANY ring. Try again

[@Alex-mt7mv]

This guy only watched kobe for 3 years of his 15 year prime apparently, hero ball got him 5 rings? The others should learn then

[@djbeazy]

@@Alex-mt7mv When Kobe didnt have stars he could not make playoff or it was a early exit. The others took teams to Confrence finals at least with mediocre teams unlike Kobe. Shhhhhhhh!

[@Alex-mt7mv]

@@djbeazy that means nothing. They won NOTHING those years, He’s a 5 time champ 7 finals in 10 years got 2 rings with less help than Bron or MJ in any. Deal with it

[@Alex-mt7mv]

@@djbeazy dude thinks he did something trying to call out Kobe for playing with kwame Bron and smush Parker as starters 🤣🤣 foh

[@FourScore460]

Jimmy has no game like anybody I've seen before in basketball. It's beyond just playing the right way, Jimmy and Spo would change an offensive scheme in the middle of the shot clock just because that misdirection would lead to an open shot in the 4th. Jimmy TO ME is the greatest player to put on a heat uniform. Wade was amazing LeBron was great but Jimmy is just different

[@Therantguyyeazy]

He playing out his mind but nah I been a heat fan since Zo days era early 2000s Wade that guy brought us a chip first but if jimmy leads us back and we win he going go down a heat legend

[@johnsepulvedacruz6428]

​@@Therantguyyeazyeasy

[@definedbyme902]

@@Therantguyyeazy agreed!!!

[@jimmyconway6080]

Stop smoking the dope please put it down ASAP

[@desotohybrid2175]

Bro ur delusional 😂

[@Dayota___]

Omg. Here we go!

[@zerobeat619]

honestly just happy love get another ring

[@wyattfriend7360]

Before I watch this. I had the SAME thought last night. Specifically regarding Butler's shot fake, pump fake, to draw contact. He went for 10 free throws last night and all I could think about is that is KOBE with the shot fake, assuming that's what yall are referring to... I watch a lot of NBA and everytime I have a thought you guys are talking about it the next day, it's trippy.

[@alexgmsd]

This is mjs son not kobe

[@srinivassuresh466]

Today's game would not allow for a KOBE. I am the biggest KOBE fan but he wasnt the most efficient player. His trademark shots are considered to be bad shots in today's game. If kobe came around today with his work ethic he would have developed that 3 ball more. Mindset wise Kobe can replicated. Game wise you probably shouldn't.

[@asdfadf1904]

You’re crazy. If kobe played in today’s nba his efficiency would go up 10 percentage points just because you’re not allowed to guard people/no one plays defense. 😂

[@Alex-mt7mv]

Kobe played with less space, and teams scored less back then, Kobe wouldn’t develop a 3 because he was already a deadly 3 point shooter he had the record for many years

[@Alex-mt7mv]

No one is the world today has the same combination of skill and athleticism Kobe had. Stop chatting nonsense they can’t even replicate him if they wanted

[@iTuber012]

At least I can respect and understand this Kobe comparison. He's not Kobe but I get why you say it. Let's stop putting Booker in that discussion.. He's no where near that level

[@Benjamin-fc9ww]

Jimmy will never be taken for granted again lol

[@soggyciggy]

I’ll say this , he plays better as a team than Kobe ever did. Kobe did a lot of carrying sometimes forcefully

[@JaySwavo]

The most accurate answer

[@devoid2783]

Only Kobe 🍖 riders would disagree with this claim

[@slammydunk9787]

If Kobe played with this Miami he wouldn’t give any passes and make Bam cry or something

[@YOUNGGUNZ61]

lmao you haters are so funny i can tell nun of yall watched kobe yall judge him off 3 years he played with scrubs . "jimmy plays as a team better then kobe ever did " yet kobe is the one with 5 titles and 7 finals appearance

[@ayodejitokunbo-salami2625]

Yet Kobe has 5 rings to his 0. Lol

[@ericruppert25]

Jay is so busy trying to refute Max he’s not listening lol

[@balltalkdeep]

Heat Culture over everything

[@BigBen1994]

There will never be another Kobe Bryant !!! Smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@lixiang7349]

Jimmy reminds me of Jordan.

[@omistg4181]

Yea he’s like a bunch of players just like any other player is like a bunch of players mixed together

[@Sco_Rilla]

Max got put off First take because he was cooking SAS. You can disagree with his points but his articulation makes you understand where he is coming from.

[@RootTheCoop87]

*The Celtics fan @ **12:09** to the right of the ESPN logo* 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Ghost80HD]

Quit acting this ain’t Jordans son

[@walkedinnlucy]

THANK GOD FOR J WILLIAMS!

[@jacobyjonez9900]

🎯

[@doubler8579]

It’s an effort thing and butler plays doesn’t take any possessions off

[@joeedirttt93]

This is one of the reason I don’t watch this bs show ain’t no way y’all comparing Jimmy butler to Kobe , JB plays hard and gives 110% but he will never be Kobe the man is playing well but he is not KOBE !

[@brandonshirah6185]

Again similar to JWill y’all don’t listen. Closest to Kobe is what there talking about.

[@ronjea]

Jimmy playing better in these playoffs than Kobe ever have played in the playoffs. Y’all be giving kobe way too much credit, like he was a perfect player which he wasn’t. 3 of his first championship he wasn’t even the best player on his team, Shaq was.

[@Yt_ShadowBannedme]

Yeah he’s on the verge of leading a “play-in” team to the Finals, something Kobe wouldn’t do without help. Definitely not Kobe indeed.

[@nostudion1037]

Your schools have failed you lol

[@djstyles97]

Max: Gives complete explanation. JWill: Explain!

[@floydwashington7974]

1:50 that’s not what you were talking about Max

[@Slime_threezus]

There is no comparison Kobe is far better 😂

[@dub88acc]

Saying Tatum didn't want it is debatable. You literally showed his attempts but was pressured to pass or turnover

[@13carbonx]

Heat in 6 🔥

[@GeeNoTv19]

I'll have to agree. You can say what you want but this is an accurate comparison

[@angelblue8350]

Sorry jimmy is not on kobe level that man scored 80 in a season

[@paulmkz]

Jimmy is really good but not even in kobe's league.

[@raptormoments]

ESPN when they go out to dinner spend the whole time talking about Other Meals theyve had

[@BlkDiesel]

Jimmy "PLAYOFF JIMMY BUCKETS" Butler is the TRUEST DEFINITION of a player who makes EVERYONE AROUND HIM BETTER! Everywhere he's been, he RAISES THE STANDARDS and the expectations of the players and teammates around him. Jimmy Butler isn't just a great player...he's a CULTURE. That's why he's a perfect fit for a Pat Riley/ Eric Spoelstra team. Jimmy has that quiet, but aggressive type of leadership. I wouldn't go as far as the KOBE comparisons, Kobe was far more naturally talented and more in your face with his leadership but Jimmy is his own brand and no one is like him. This run is reminding me alot of Dirk's 2011 championship run with the Mavs...let's see how far Jimmy and the Heat can take this. Continue 2 Carry On...

[@light3181]

“Continue to carry on” ?? Good points but bad English

[@BlkDiesel]

@@light3181 It was done intentionally lol. Continue 2 Carry On...

[@perrychambers]

J will and max weren’t disagreeing just talking parallel. Max is right that the by any means two way attitude of Jimmy is Kobe like. J will is also correct that their game is vastly different too. I think Kobe would gravitate to and approve of someone like Jimmy.

[@TheObrianreid]

A Prime Kwhai Leonard "Game" is guy that reminds me of Kobe Bryant

[@1trainerthe187]

Yall need to stop Jimmy is Jimmy cant compare him to the greatest yet 🤣

[@Surayahti]

Devin booker doesn't remind me of Kobe.. I don't know why people keep saying that. Kobe was a high flyer dunking on folks... Crossing folks off and then putting them in a choke hold on defense. Taking crazy shots, and you can argue he was the one who started the 3 point transformation as he broke the 3 point record back when the 3 wasn't as popular. Booker aint that man... Stop disrespecting Kobe. Buttler has a similar mindset maybe, but he doesn't have Kobe's skills... Even when he was younger with the Bulls. He wasn't even better than Rose.

[@davelouie131]

Kwai Leonard

[@KellyBerry-hp7nl]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@vigneshsubramanian2511]

The fact that Jimmy is 33 and has ascended into stardom so late in his career shows me this man will be revered for a long time. I don't see any signs of him aging at all.