John Salley on Kobe Scoring 55 on Jordan After Jordan Said He'll Never Fill His Shoes (Part 4)

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In this clip, John Salley reacted to Gilbert Arenas' story about Kobe refusing to speak for weeks after Michael Jordan told him he'd never fill his shoes. Kobe dropped 55 points in the next game against the Wizards.
John Salley also illustrated Kobe's work ethic by recounting a story about taking Kobe to the club in Miami. According to Salley, Kobe ended the night rather early in order to get some rest before training at 6AM.

[@AQT187]

Kobe wasn't the next Jordan, he was the first Kobe Bryant

[@battle1501]

AQT187 the man took Jordan’s entire game

[@AQT187]

@@battle1501 Mike didn't have the work ethic Kobe did. He was naturally gifted, where Kobe just had height. There is more to Kobe than just his game. There's never been a guy this dedicated to the game than him.

[@battle1501]

AQT187 then how you in the league for twenty years and only win 5 MJ in for 13 and win 6 really 11 1/2 cause he took a year in a half off. Seems to me MJ was more dedicated

[@AQT187]

@@battle1501 Jordan didn't spend half career surrounded by all time greats like Kwame Brown, Smush Parker, and Chris Mihm

[@battle1501]

AQT187 who you mean Bill Cartwright BJ Armstrong Will Perdu . Pippen and Grant. REALLY I mean Really

[@b.w.302]

Jordan was right, nobody can fill his shoes. Just like nobody will ever fill Kobe's shoes.

[@1990758]

Exactly nothing personal but it's true unless you're from this generation and you rely solely on ESPN for your knowledge of basketball

[@jameskimp49]

Jordan is right he brought basketball literally to a worldwide stage. Who’s more recognizable still to this day. More so than any player to this day. Not even close

[@JamesWilliams-yy6ov]

@J Day yes he did bitch

[@JamesWilliams-yy6ov]

@J Day mike made the nba worldwide.They got hella money just off mike

[@jamesperry6751]

U mean 2 big 4 Jordan shoes🤔 How many times, JORDAN shoes score 42 Inna half?

[@axlslak]

What a life John Salley has had. And what friends he has. You can hear it when he tells his stories. He's got nothing but love for his friends.

[@juice9100]

I enjoy hearing Kobe Bryant stories even more after he has now died, it's crazy. Same thing with Nipsey

[@twoods555]

juice9100 thats not the same! Sorry “

[@juice9100]

@@twoods555 what you mean?

[@ryanharkins130]

juice9100 he ain’t putting nip in the same breath as Kobe which is correct

[@twoods555]

Ryan Harkins not close most people didn’t know who he was til he passed. REALLY! I know youth coaches that would get the same love as Nip.

[@guts8916]

Bro I enjoyed that shit before he died shit sucks now that he’s gone

[@VIi726]

This Kobe accident will forever change how I view sports. Less hate and debate on who’s the best and more focusing on the fact that we are watching legends like Bron. Even if I’ve never liked him I can learn from their work ethic and how great of a father they are

[@VIi726]

D Thomas I guess I worded it weird. I more mean the blind hate on people if they aren’t on my “team”. Kinda like dr Seuss rapper above us

[@BigWilt2000]

@Young Nas ok cool. no one cares. you won't say it to his face though pussy

[@LR_PX]

Fuck lebron

[@raisethebar6608]

I feel the fuck out of that the media has too much of an influence in creating preconcieved notions about people in the spot light that are just narratives cooked up.

[@j.symone]

Young Nas lmao why you don’t like LeBron? There are times it seem like he Ben whining but we gotta admit he is a great player. He puts up the points. He belongs in the debate.

[@FoshoTheOne]

1:50 “I’m not gonna say his name; Cowherd!” 🤣 savage

[@Ktown4500]

He might be fucking with vlad to you no how vlad always say my friend but I'm not gonna say his name.

[@paulthomas9911]

ha ha totally. i laughed at that too. honestly, i cannot stand when Max or Colin speak. i just tune out. Stephen A i like almost all the time. Max is horrible. not only his analysis but i swear every show he just repeats CNN talking points.

[@nomamesdawg985]

paul thomas they’re all there to make hot takes Stephen a has said some outlandish shit before too , they’re all there for ratings

[@armandsmith6698]

2 seconds later 😂

[@FoshoTheOne]

@MUFC damn that’s a long ass time from now..

[@montimiller2743]

Kobe was the closest thing we've ever seen to Jordan, and even though he didn't win 6 titles Kobe's work ethic was 2nd to none, not even to his idol! What makes me even prouder is he was just as good a father than athlete and that says so much more about the man! God Bless him and his daughter Gianna and the rest of the Bryant family our prayers are going out to them to get through this hard time!!!

[@chadjones6313]

RIP Kobe. You are deeply missed. RIP GiGi. And to the rest of the victims that perished in this horrific accident

[@astheskylarksings]

“We’re in this joint called Amnesia. I forget what it’s called now.” -Salley got jokes :)

[@paliboy93]

Isaiah Thomas said John Salley would literally write jokes and perform them

[@dolobrolic6066]

😂

[@selfishstockton6123]

astheskylarksings I thought he said “leisure” lol

[@MYOBBBC]

That was literally the club's name in Miami It wasn't a joke smfh... But shit he got me wondering what the clubs name is now... I'm a do everything at the Casino type of guy and left Miami a week after Drake made the Gods Plan video Feb 2018 like a week after the Super Bowl Philly won... I'm having a Rain Man moment 😂😂😂😂

[@astheskylarksings]

MYOB BBC2782 hehe I know that was the club’s literal name. You didn’t get that real joke was me making his comment into a joke :)

[@MegaBlankbullet]

Lowkey thought this was JB Smoove

[@rickmoss6421]

🤣🤣🤣You damn near had me spitting all over my tablet with that one! But Salley's resemble game is strong with JB Smoove. Thanks for the laugh and enjoy the remainder of your day. Stay blessed. 👍

[@ElronHumpperdink]

Travel The Nomad First thing I thought

[@alonzohazley5029]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😁😁

[@AndrewMcKain]

I’ve been saying this for years lol glad I’m not the only one that sees it

[@slippinjimmy3217]

I legit thought jb Smoove was this guy my whole life

[@figdaplug]

Gotta stop debating on who’s greater and just really appreciate all the greats for what they are it’s forever rest easy Kobe !

[@DaleW7]

I hate how Vlad tells stories he’s heard as if he was there 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@bbr1133]

SeDale Washington man like wtf😹 like he know Phil Jackson

[@miclevert6605]

Stg

[@dariusteague6964]

That's an interrogation technique to get ppl to admit stuff vlad is the feds

[@billysundaygonzalez7671]

SeDale Washington Me: To be a fly on that wall. Vlad: Hold my beer.

[@Bullet730]

🤷‍♀️

[@chi3fy_lockz-]

David Thompson was jordan favorite player growing up

[@blakerussell228]

Facts

[@rolandbishop4416]

This is really starting to set in on me I still can’t believe he’s gone !!! This is very horrific

[@pressurewashingwithkoolfel9738]

😔😔😔

[@newmann54]

Yeah, I'm not watching basketball anymore, im so heartbroken!💯💯

[@prentissgraham190]

Shot out Mr. Sally for that interview. I had never heard that story. Thank you

[@veevee1123]

I love hearing Jonh Salley tell his stories. It's like u picture yourself being there.

[@Ninjersey1]

He’s a fraud and a salty hater lol MJ not in his top 5?Should tell you everything regardless of his stupid reasons and FYI Salley was a bum

[@lane5477]

RIP Kobe, still will never forget how unbelievable it was when we heard the news. Still unbelievable now.

[@stevenbrown6956]

You can tell Kobe enjoyed doing that, especially when he stood over Jordan. Jordan was past his prime obviously, but still an all-star player so it was still impressive. Jordan is regarded as the goat, but I think Kobe was a lot closer than a lot of people give him credit for. I believe it was Mark Jackson that said Kobe was the best 'tough shot maker' of all time and I agree.

[@blakerussell228]

💯

[@218Murai]

Steven Brown I believe imho that Kobe is considered the most Relentless Shot TAKER.I would make an argument for that. I believe MJ is arguable the best Shot MAKER.

[@218Murai]

vman armand what do you believe is the difference between Michael and Kobe? It’s all basketball talk so I will keep it professional.

[@jomarcoliverman4971]

TBD Art I believe the difference between mike and Kobe was Mike learned how to win using his team Kobe didn’t mike learned when his shot wasn’t falling to win other ways Kobe would just keep shooting mike learned to get along with his team if just for the business of basketball Kobe was a loner they both were phenomenal on that court but mike was just a better all around basketball player I believe Kobe was a little more gifted in the athletic part but mentally mike was a little more gifted they’re both my favorite 2 guards of all time

[@drewtheboxer5125]

Movies&&Highlights!!! Mjw had better fundamentals but not better footwork...

[@dropdarealest]

Thanks Vlad. I’m loving these Kobe stories.

[@Mr24kobey]

Nice interview with a great told story..

[@satisfiedcustomer]

"I was like damn that's quick who we takin" Lmao that part had me dying his delivery was priceless.

[@supremeabduljabbar.]

Jordan was a Small Forward in WAS, with Rip Hamilton at Shooting Guard. Kobe put numbers up against Rip Hamilton and Jerry Stackhouse... Jordan averaged in WAS: 22.9 PPG/ 5.2 APG/ 5.9 RPG/ 1.4 SPG his first season. That will get you a max contract nowadays. Then came back and put up: 20.0 PPG/ 6.1 RPG/ 3.8 APG/ 1.5 SPG.

[@pmoneyrenonv2837]

thank you cause ibwas gonna post the same type of thing he didnt do shit on Jordan but get like 2 or 3 charges that Jordan forced kobe to do but i love kobe still hes the 2nd greatest player ever.

[@Charvez]

Exactly those points weren't on Jordan but Kobe did get buckets that game though!!

[@GerrodR]

Positions don’t mean shit when it come too matchups if you really hooped before

[@Charvez]

@@GerrodR true but if you go back and watch that game Jordan really wasn't guarding him like that. That's just facts. People like to say he was to make the story better but he wasn't. Don't get me wrong Kobe still tore their asses up but he didn't just go put 55 on MJ specifically.

[@rd8490]

Supreme Abdul-Jabbar lol the coach will put the best man to man defender on the opposing teams best scorer so it's safe to say old man Jordan would have would gotten it even worse than a young rip Hamilton or stack did.... stop making dumb arguments

[@djoserw4280]

Great interview

[@teewhy6069]

J. Salley a straight OG. Always keeps it 💯... Great story big homie 👍🏾👍🏾

[@mcain2911]

I met him once. Back in the 90’s when he played for the Heat they came up to the children’s hospital I was at recovering from surgery and gave us a hat that they signed and some other stuff. I remember him being really nice.

[@TTJJCC]

LeBron has said multiple times that Jordan was his favorite player. He even tried to get Jordan's number retired throughout the league a couple years back.

[@masi4579]

I thought he said it was iverson 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@eastbostonbeast8884]

John Sally gave me his sneakers in Boston after the Celtics vs Raptors game! He was the coolest guy ever! Thanks Spider!

[@madbarber1670]

I needed to hear this story...thanks Sal.......lifetime pistons fan...but KOBE IS MY FAV ALL TIME #2 isiah the REAL ISIAH

[@MichaelScherer77]

The Legend still continues and those drums remain there for no apparent reason

[@Iamjoeycross]

LMAO…yea why are they even there smh

[@imahelpfulperson]

Jordan: "You'll never fill my shoes!" Kobe took it personal

[@edwardbarnes75]

Amazing perspective

[@jonathanhouck180]

These stories r beautiful

[@sixburgh64ss]

I thought MJ's favorite was David Thompson, the reason why he was chosen to induct Jordan into the HOF.

[@rayleigh8]

Sally is a bullshitter that knows nothing

[@ryand4533]

rayleigh8 Thank you!!! Every time I see him on Vlad it’s always some straight BULL shit! This mans words are pure shit!

[@fresh2def23231]

Why you can't believe salley

[@fresh2def23231]

Sure did call Jordan the goat here kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWHRioKQbM-bo6c

[@theballq]

Jordan used to always talk about dr j

[@88PLR]

Damn that’s deep! This guy is full of stories 📖

[@lajoy8]

Sal is an awesome interviewee 💛💛💛💜💜💜.

[@kermann-bv8um]

Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan two different Beast Both are Greats

[@jalenad11]

I think those comments were taken out of context. MJ knew Kobe's mind better than anyone ever could. That wasn't a slight, it was a challenge.

[@jxnsenm0]

!!!!!!!!!

[@ryanhilton9958]

I love Kobe, he’s in my top 5, but most of the points in that game were dropped on Jerry Stackhouse and not Jordan.

[@MrEJF02]

and with the 8 3's on wide open looks.

[@BirdDawg1]

One of the many reasons Vlad is underrated. Great story by a legend, about a legend that us mere mortals get to listen in on. Thankful just to listen.

[@javoncook2441]

He is overrated. Hes telling a damn lie. Kobe didnt score 55 on Jordan. They didnt guard each other that game he hit 55 on the Wizards.

[@michaelliu8196]

It really sucks not able to see Kobe getting in to the hall man! I still can’t believe he is gone. My child hero Kobe Bryant.

[@smokesmith5533]

“I was on this one guys show and I’m not going to say any names...Colin Cowherd” 😂😂😂 John Sally a fool

[@jasonhearn5818]

Respect to Kobe that was definitely his time not even at his prime yet and he was definitely the ambassador of the NBA ...unfortunately for MJ wear and tear on the body catches up to even the greatest of athletes...wizards MJ was 38-40 years old past his prime and still averaged 20ppg both seasons and had great numbers ...he had some 40 and 50 point games and at 38-40 years old locked down some elite NBA players ..no question prime MJ would've put up his same dominant numbers in any era Rest in power to Kobe Bryant

[@BBoyHannibal]

jason hearn Good for you. Folks are crazy. Kobe and Lebron are great, legendary. But not even them two compare to MJ just by the 90s’ alone. In the 90s’ he became peerless. Kobe and Lebron have peers in their time or should I say in their most dominant decade.

[@BBoyHannibal]

Anthony thomas Peace! Kobe has Tim Duncan as a peer. Who’s the best power forward of all time he’s arguably that. Also Kobe had Shaq early in his career which got him three championships

[@BBoyHannibal]

Anthony thomas Bro I can’t this stuff anymore. You peers are not just guys who played you position tho. Haha

[@angusdog22]

I love these NBA stories

[@arnienelson6415]

I enjoyed listening to John, I think he's a straight forward good guy.

[@MarcMarcelTV]

Salley is off, Bron says all the time his favorite player was Michael. And Michael says his favorite player was David Thompson. 2:44

[@flameupwithty2033]

Lebron said A.I was his favorite player

[@seancagney8897]

@@flameupwithty2033 He said Mike and Iverson were....bleacherreport.com/articles/1811820-lebron-james-says-michael-jordan-and-allen-iverson-were-favorite-players-ever

[@strangemachines_]

Ima believe John thanks

[@MarcMarcelTV]

@@strangemachines_ or you can google and do some research and believe the words right out of Lebron James's mouth.

[@MarcMarcelTV]

@@flameupwithty2033 "AI was like my second favorite player growing up, after MJ." Quoted by Lebron James

[@MrPelavacas]

Damn people are too emotional, Kobe is an all time great, a huge loss to Basketball and the world but now people are acting like he’s best ever

[@313DMan1]

Fake love

[@IamTheCanvas86]

He in the discussion thou

[@tyronepaulin700]

People still say Jordan was the best ever, so don't know what you're saying. He was just great period.

[@austinevans4538]

@Aaron9 lay off crack 😂😂

[@tjohnsonz]

John Salley is a great story teller...

[@charleswarren9944]

I love this story. Greatness

[@5822huron]

Salley has a thing about discrediting Jordan,its apparent

[@jsdwta]

its obvious he doesnt like mj, maybe mj doesnt like him as a teammate

[@iluvcakes19]

Facts

[@Maal7432]

Same way y’all do players that you aren’t a fan of. Everyone is guilty of it to an extent.

[@5822huron]

@@Maal7432 I have no knowledge of these guys other than media.. I have no reason to get that deep into them. I live in the real world.They are wealthy and treated like royalty. I can only get in depth about the concerns in my own life. Lol

[@Mainomane226]

I bet. Mike used to bust. the Pistons ass😂😂😂

[@ch1kmagnet]

Lebron said his favorite players were Mike and Iverson.

[@ThommyMckGoaty]

ch1kmagnet it is idk where dude getting his info

[@dontrellbright85]

Rite🤦🏿‍♂️ wtf he talm bout mfs wanna be right so bad dey start stretching the truth.

[@xotlt7999]

Lebron did mention Dr. J as one of his favorite players before but i also agree with y’all he stretched it

[@factsonly5994]

He had many favorites. But he said he grew his afro out in high school to be like Kobe. And Kobe gave him a pair of his shoes too back then. They were a size too small but he still wore them in a game lol. He loved MJ, Iverson, Penny, Magic, and Kobe.

[@brucegelman5582]

When you know who you are the iron curtain of self respect always surrounds you and no one can break through it.

[@user-jf7xd5xi2e]

Nice interview my canarsie paisan

[@djboz3002]

Jordan’s favorite player is not Dr j , it’s David Thompson

[@bigtrkdrvr216]

Correct!

[@beevee2312]

Real Jordan fans know.

[@bigzizzo]

💯💯💯💯

[@djboz3002]

He respects all players before him ! He’s never said he didn’t like dr j ... and even tho dr j said some salty shit about Jordan , jordan stayed professional!

[@timmietimE]

Dj Boz ....and Walter Davis, another Tarheel! I

[@k7ngbzze]

Kobe scored 55 on Jerry Stackhouse, just watch the highlights. Salley swears he knows all... R.I.P Mamba

[@LakeShow-2481]

Greazy would have been even worse if Jordan was guarding him that night. No one on the planet would have stopped Kobe that night

[@sonnyh81]

Yeah u right jordan wasn't sticking him the whole game

[@ccae07]

Greazy don’t matter any hooper knows if they have a big night it was against every player on that team , hence scored 55 on Jordan . Jordan was the best player on that wizards team . I kno stack was in his prime but Jordan was the best player

[@k7ngbzze]

Instagramchampange I agree

[@mrmvp2323]

Mannn please! Don't cape for mj because when it's anyone else you shame them.you say Jalen got 81 dropped on him when it was really on 18.you say lbj got burnt by Jason Terry when Terry was mainly guarded by dwade and never scored more than 30 yet when it comes to mj you guys wanna claim it didn't happen.well stack was a SF and mj was a SG...Kobe was supposed to be his assignment so if mj stood around and let stack get burnt than that's even worst since he was supposed to be the best on the team 🤣🤣 these Jordan Stan's are literally hitting a all time low now

[@tobelikegodnow]

This is so good.

[@knightyknight4837]

I grew up my brothers and my friends and us talking like this to each other to motivate. That's all this was

[@jythewondaaa1860]

Kobe didn’t score 55 on Jordan. Jordan was not defending Kobe. He scored 55 on other Wizard players. Still impressive!

[@localone1597]

Jordan at that time in his career had zero chance of holding Kobe. Just like any player in their mid or upper thirties wouldn't. It's not running away, its common sense. You can't do it like that anymore. People will get on Lebron for not guarding Kawai when it doesn't make sense. One player is around 27 and the other is 35 with close to the most minutes ever played.

[@LakeShow-2481]

If Jordan was guarding Kobe he would have scored 70. Jordan was well pass his prime & would have absolutely zero chance of guarding Kobe at that stage in their careers

[@fucker661]

@Wize One yes he would have and we all know this

[@kobesmith6355]

So Jordan didn't want no smoke.

[@LakeShow-2481]

Wize One A 41-year-old Jordan would be able to hold Kobe who was half his age??

[@chrisventura1881]

That was Jordan past his prime on the wizards too

[@BabyWolf_BG-Bandit]

Stonewall Jackson so??? Didn’t you just hear 2 weeks before Jordan beat Kobe?

[@BabyWolf_BG-Bandit]

Stonewall Jackson Jordan beat Kobe in a game 2 weeks before and slapped Kobe in the butt and said “you can wear the shoes but you can never fill them” Kobe went mamba and the rest is history. Put 55 up against the wizards and adios to Jordan into retirement

[@ardoniswilliams5967]

Jordan was past his prime but a past his prime Jordan was still better than 70% of the league back then so hitting him with 55 was a big deal, Mike was his idol after all.

[@ardoniswilliams5967]

I say that as someone who watched Mike when he was NC so I consider him the GOAT

[@kanyecrazy7440]

Chris Ventura doesn’t matter. Jordan shouldn’t be talking shit if he’s “to old” as u say. Yall just gotta accept the fact Kobe dropped 55 on Jordan and he was shying away from guarding him bc he knew he couldn’t handle him.

[@Abdul-nk4dy]

RIP kobe that was legendary great story

[@Fermi_Paradox]

I think Jordan said things like that to motivate. Kobe was right there in the conversation with best players If all time.

[@domj8504]

Jordan lit that fire underneath Kobe just as Kobe did the same for LeBron

[@paulh6521]

after an embarrassing 2011 finals performance by lebron cry baby

[@paulh6521]

@m Khan and it worked when many retired without a ring

[@pressurewashingwithkoolfel9738]

Faxxxxzzz!!!💯💯

[@ladidadi2054]

U mean dame or kyrie?

[@nanagyambibi7426]

Lol LeBron aint learn shit from Kobe…..if he did he would have been posting up in 2009

[@micahhayes8770]

No disrespect to Kobe but Jordan was a shell of himself when he was with the Wizards. He wouldnt put that up on Jordan in 90s. RIP Momba.

[@brothamack1806]

Nobody would cuz they had 3 perimeter lockdown defenders on that early 90s team. And the rules changed so you could more points.

[@shawnwilliam1802]

Yes he would've. It might've taken more shots to get it but MJ wouldn't have stopped Kobe scoring 55. Great scorers score, great defenders don't stop great scorers they just make it harder for them to score. #KnowTheGame

[@CaezarTheEmperor]

Still scored 55 on his ass for talking all that shit. #RIPKobe the Greatest.

[@vangxiong9643]

Kobe would score 60 on any player in any era in any time/prime of their career.... jordan would too... defense cannot stop the level of offense that jordan and kobe had. Ur statement shows u know little about basketball...smh

[@micahhayes8770]

@78mfleet Born in 82 and huge NBA fan that watched both players in their prime. All these replies i still stand by my original comment. Thats y i started my comment with "no disrespect to Kobe" bc i knew ppl would replying based on emotion and they feel they need to defend Kobe at this time. RIP Momba!

[@cornellchristian4436]

Facts ive only ever seen Kobe in the club one time in all the times he ever came to NYC

[@christiansoldier77]

Jordan's favorite player is David Thompson that's why he had Thompson stand next to him when he was inducted into the HOF

[@samsalloum2868]

Jordan: “ you can put the shoes on but you’ll never fill them.” Kobe: “And I took that personally.”

[@deesplayworldtv]

Well, Jordan lost hit pops, came back and won three straight….including a 72 win season. I would say Jordan is maniacal with his craft.

[@truuff]

Not without pippen and the greatest coach of all time Phil jackson

[@Simbamawunganidze]

@@truuff and micheal trainer

[@hitek9too255]

@@truuff And the year the Bulls won 72 games, they added two new expansion teams the Raptors and the Grizzlies lol.

[@FuShengAlex]

Nah...Jordan.came back and lost to the Orlando Magic

[@josephfields1991]

@@truuff oh same with Kobe he wouldn't of won shit without Phil either hmmm maybe that's y it's a team sport huh

[@685_Era]

Great motivation from MJ made kobe step his game up. Its what jordan does thats what makes him one of the greats. Kobe a legend in his own right. RIP

[@nikes2crazy]

This dude lives in my neighborhood, I always see him at Ralph’s! Real coo dude

[@greatscott7003]

Salley the type of dude you never know if he’s telling the whole truth or lying like a mug

[@warrent5587]

😏 I know right?

[@threezysworld8089]

He's a comedian.

[@Oncopoda]

Like every street dude bullshitting on the block. 😂

[@reupreno8504]

MJ was 40 years old when he played for the Wizards

[@Oyimsbaba]

Reno Brown tell em!

[@mkeown1118]

He still got his ass busted tho so whats yo point??

[@abrianyoung3091]

He was 38 but close enough lol

[@mkeown1118]

@Fact Check if you an hooper once you lace them up no excuses and if Ali was dumb enough to fight tyson he deserved death in the ring you ole heads/jordan stans always have an excuse for dude he got his ass bust get over it chief 😂✌

[@thepunisher9991]

That's true, Micheal should have been retired though. 1993-1996 Micheal was a complete different player.

[@archersmith869]

Hearing legends of the NBA talking about Kobe like a little brother and how is work ethic is 2nd to no one 😢

[@Handyman123100]

💯Kobe was a different breed of killer on the court🏆💎❤️

[@dwtn81]

Jordan fave was David Thompson

[@jordanbryant5035]

Dr j

[@mysterion5136]

Thompson. Mj has said this many times

[@Jaytee2333]

John just like to talk shit like nikki cannon an gaylord jamar

[@jasonhearn5818]

@J Dolo larry Jordan was a monster thats who influenced Jordan style

[@mikes3827]

@@mysterion5136 Yep. VERY well-chronicled that David Thompson was Jordan's "hero" growing up. Jordan asked Thompson to usher him in at his HOF speech, so that should tell people something about what he thought of Thompson.

[@onenation3784]

Every time Kobe scored on Mike, it was near the End of MJs career. And Jordan was right. NOBODY can fill his shoes, let alone live his career. Kobe even said he didn't want to be better than Mike, he wanted to be a better Kobe.

[@beaszze]

But he wasn't Kobe he was the second best Michael Jordan

[@shawnstro3498]

Not true. Kobe was giving Jordan buckets when Jordan played with the bulls. Do your research bruh

[@thatbastardtony9445]

Deshawn B and imagine if they’re both in their primes. People act like mj would just straight up dominate Kobe like Kobe isn’t a all around killer.

[@shawnstro3498]

Markus Elliott yea I laugh at ppl who say stuff like Jordan would dominate Kobe. I don’t even consider their input.

[@onenation3784]

@@thatbastardtony9445 I watched both players play in their prime. I know what 23 is all about and Kobe base his game on game on that. Switch roles. Jordan would have 10+ championships with Lakers, Kobe woulda left bulls 3rd-4th yr. #facts Kobe and Mike played after 23 put in 15 yrs and in 98. CHAMPS 😂 do your math children. And eat yur Wheaties if you wanna be like Mike.

[@Bullet730]

Kobe! Kobe! Kobe!

[@matthiashorne4123]

Kobe a beast

[@steezli]

I've heard that Jordan's favorite player was David Thompson, not Dr J

[@imnotfat3708]

steezli wow let me guess u never heard that in ur life u til u just copied every other person in the comments

[@neglakay4373]

David Thompson, I've also heard Walter Davis.

[@elbowgang9715]

@@neglakay4373 yup Jordan loved David Thompson and copied Walter Davis pull up jumper. The only reason he went to UNC is because his mom loved Phil Ford

[@wileyjohnson5681]

I heard Michael say once that Bill Russell was the greatest basketball player

[@kobeplayeddefensetoo1351]

Facts

[@joshburns4611]

Anyone ever think John Salley isn't being a "hater"? He's speaking something called the truth? Jordan is one of the best players in the NBA. It's natural that he'd be an arrogant prick.

[@kerontucker4488]

By saying dr j is better etc etc when clearly they where not better is why ppl call him a hater.

[@dunnthathugpoet4284]

There will never be another Kobe or Jordan

[@adventurefishing3190]

Jordan said that to him for a reason! Inspiration!

[@kristinarajo5192]

I’m tried of hearing of people comparing him to Lebron or Jordan !! LET ME SAY THIS HE WAS THE ONE AND ONLY KOBE !!! AND THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER KOBE BRYANT!! .

[@therealc.t.7085]

Kristina Rajo Kobe compared himself to MJ, he was his idol. Kobe will forever be associated with Jordan. For him that is the ultimate compliment(as a basketball player). R.I.P. Bean.

[@budsilverado4204]

@@therealc.t.7085 . Exactly there will never be another Michael Jordan, Kobe did his best to imitate his style ( with great success). Regardless he was still an above average player R.I.P.

[@therealc.t.7085]

BudSilverado 420 to me Kobe was just as skilled(offensively) as MJ. The subtle differences is what separates them.

[@danielbarnes1541]

@@budsilverado4204 😆 what?

[@budsilverado4204]

@@danielbarnes1541 . What do you mean what? I said nothing but facts.

[@markwigle4340]

Finally, Sal explains why Jordan isn't in his top 5 and it actually rings true this time. I can totally dig his explanation.

[@robertthabassheadjacobson4968]

Yeah, it makes sense. That's why, to me, Jordan is the goat. I grew up watching him. Idolized him. LeBron is a little younger than me, but is my generation.

[@whal8y]

I think it is important to understand certain things... living legend. I think we take them for granted and with Kobe, some of us clearly did. And it goes on with a lot of stages, not just basketball...

[@itsdjeazybaby7097]

Rip Kobe 💔💔😢😢

[@ianyoung8392]

Jordan's favourite player was David Thompson. Now I know Sally has a slack mouth.

[@twosidestothecoin75]

Right and lebron said his favorite player was mj

[@roboninja3194]

Exactly right Ian. Shows Salley doesn't know a damn thing and should keep his ass quiet.

[@hitek9too255]

@@twosidestothecoin75 Lebron said his favorite player was Iverson.

[@MVSquire]

WRONG - it was Walter Davis!!!

[@pfeiffdog0811]

I thought LeBrons favorite was Jordan hence why he also wears 23.

[@seancagney8897]

Jordan and Iverson were his faves he said so you are right. bleacherreport.com/articles/1811820-lebron-james-says-michael-jordan-and-allen-iverson-were-favorite-players-ever

[@iluvcakes19]

It was. LBJ idolised Jordan. He liked Iverson quite a bit too, like every kid growing up in the 90s/2000s. But he fr fr liked Jordan.

[@kevinfuller7737]

Anthony he flip flops, LeBron just said recently that Kobe was his favorite when he was in High School. I do believe that Jordan was also his favorite!

[@gramirez4210]

Right

[@nikkothegreat7839]

I wear #32 but Kobe's my guy

[@louchl623]

Kobe was great period point blank

[@deseancarter6253]

R.i.P King Kobe 🙏🙏🙏

[@forevergooner4400]

I love Kobe but Jordan was on his last legs 😂😂. That's Wizards Jordan.

[@blakerussell228]

😒

[@JoseAguilar-hl3ny]

Not the point, Kobe showed no mercy to Jordan on that game. Athletes that play against other athletes they idolize get star struck and show to much respect that affects there game. Kobe didn’t give a damn who was in front of him, they all can get it. Mamba Mentality

[@TL2354]

He was still in the league and fans voted him to the all-star game so can’t have it both ways

[@JoseAguilar-hl3ny]

Stonewall Jackson Kobe was barely on the rise in his prime, if it was 2005-2007 Kobe he would of probably scored 70 but yet it’s funny you think 55 points is easy to do on a regular basis for a athlete

[@forevergooner4400]

@Blicky MJ fading out of GOAT. Who had Kobe as the GOAT? Kobe is my guy but he is not in the GOAT convo

[@CedRockStarr]

David Thomson was MJ’s favorite player. He barely even got to see Dr. J play.

[@gregorylagrange]

He seen him play. Even played with Dr.J. But you are right. Even wanted to go to N.C. State because of David Thompson.

[@jamingjohnson2275]

There is taps of Dr. J. He played in the 70s, 80s, and I think some of the early 90s. How young do you think MJ is??? I'm really not sure how old MJ is is, but my guess is that he was born in the late 60s to early 70s. With that being said I think MJ got to see enough of Dr. J to consider him his favorite basketball player, if indeed he is MJ's favorite basketball player. Think about it. Him and John Salley are roughly in the same age bracket. So how can Dr J be John salley's favorite basketball player if your understanding of why he can't be MJ's favorite basketball player holds water??? I'm going to need an answer for that one.

[@gregorylagrange]

@@jamingjohnson2275 He admired Dr. J and Dr. J was one of the players he liked growing up. But as to who his favorite player was, it was Michael Thompson. Jordan was in the league with Dr. J. Also played in the All Star game with Dr. J, along with many other all time greats. (all time, not just all stars)

[@calvinndallas3289]

Jordan is a year older than I am and there was definitely more televised chances to see Dr. J. Also Thompson's heyday was with Denver which had comparatively small media outreach than Philadelphia in those days and games were only broadcast over the three major networks. Dr. J got that big market media love.

[@Crunchysopa52]

@@jamingjohnson2275 MJ was born in the early 60s; 1963

[@JacaboBlanco]

I still can't believe he's gone. Just remembered it again today and man. Feels like I'm living in a corrupted simulation where shit just ain't what it's supposed to be.

[@steveshowtime]

Learned after that situation and just focused on ball rip kobe

[@MultiMrVideoMan]

Michael Jordan’s Favorite Player was NOT Dr. J . His favorite player was David Thompson

[@chrisauble556]

I thought only people from NC knew that.

[@adonnarowe1811]

Thank you 👏

[@amrjunkdebrisremoval577]

I thought the same exact words. When he said MJs favorite player was Dr. J??!! Jordan said he watched plenty of players. But David Thompson was his favorite.

[@DukeBlueDevilFan08]

Thompson even inducted Jordan in the hall of fame. Jordan even acknowledged Thompson as his favorite at the beginning

[@mauricecalloway4787]

Jordan stole his whole game from Dr.J PERIOD #facts

[@calebwithak]

Kind of felt like Salley is a hater because Jordan wasn’t what he wanted him to be towards him.

[@Flacko410]

Death in general should remind us all that do not take life for granted. Everything happens for a reason. That’s why we always look back at things and recognize the lessons we’ve learned.

[@briansavinomusic6993]

4:50 that kobe impression always gets me xDD damn i miss you kobe....

[@clmrchris]

Salley is clearly HATING on MJ. He got pistons amnesia

[@bilalamarumosi8282]

They beat the pistons 1 time. Lost the other 2. Bulls never beat the Celtics and the Lakers were not Showtime in 91

[@clmrchris]

larry burroughs but the pistons couldn’t stop Jordan individually and they pride themselves on defense, there in lies the Jordan hate...Isiah Thomas and other pistons too

[@bilalamarumosi8282]

@@clmrchris why would they hate MJ? He didn't do nuttin to them personally. Team defense is no disgrace. Joe dumars used to put some serious defense on MJ. Didn't stop em but he was puttin in work.

[@jphudgins]

Im pretty sure he played with mj

[@grapas100]

How is telling the truth hatin'? Most of Jordan's teammates didn't like Jordan (he was kind of a douche).

[@wendellbatista9649]

I wish I was this high 😂

[@keithen8708]

🤣🤣😭

[@osirismessiah7281]

Why u say that

[@caps8723]

Wendell Batista Salley smoking that good shit 🤣😂🤣😂😂

[@gametimee2636]

Legend

[@toddsanders2987]

Kobe will be miss forever