Jordan vs. Kobe - Every Time They Faced Off

Here’s the complete history of their matchups, with statistical breakdown - and all the trash talk that came with their killer mentality.
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Michael Jordan vs. Kobe Bryant - Every Time They Faced Off

[@nonstop]

Who's matchup history would you like to see us do next?

[@elizahhoward3923]

Kobe and lebron

[@GodLovesYou531]

Yo momma and her cheeseburgers

[@Muneyju316]

Stephen Curry Vs. Chris Paul

[@elijahgreen900]

@@elizahhoward3923 yeah kobe and bron cause we allnknow kobe the goat

[@CLum8]

Lebron and curry

[@jacobwilliams5271]

" You can wear the shoes, but you can never fill em" I need people to understand, that one line of trash talk guided the rest of Kobe's career. MJ legendary trash talker.

[@Twoofus0525]

But Kobe still couldn’t never fill them🤷🏿‍♂️

[@ritxual-8719]

@@Twoofus0525eh if you give him the 06 and 07 mvp including 08 he’s be pretty close

[@thehellsong]

@@Twoofus0525 yeah, just the best clutch player in the history of the game, he just was wearing his own shoes nobody else would fill

[@billsikes4007]

@@Twoofus0525 Kobe filled his own shoes.

[@Cris-Video-7]

This was not just trash talk, it was the truth. As much as I respect Kobe the truth is that nobody will going to fill Jordan's shoes.

[@taylorpack7705]

Jordan found out what it was like to take on himself lol 😂

[@j.rjunior5584]

🤣🤣🤣

[@rico6719]

An even better version of himself

[@rsmann1106]

@@rico6719 DID YOU REALLY CALL KOBE BETTER THAN MJ KOBE IS GOOD BUT NOT EVEN CLOSE TO MJ

[@Xx_LowNSlow_xX1]

@@rsmann1106 You sound like a Lebron fan lmao

[@rsmann1106]

@@Xx_LowNSlow_xX1 I do sound like a Lebron fan and I do respect him but i seriously think not anyone who has ever played for the nba is better than mj including Lebron, Larry Bird, Bill Russel, Magic, Kareem, Curry and the list goes on and on so I am a Lebron fan but I still think Kobe is not on the same level as mj even though I do respect him and do think he is one of the top 15 players

[@alexanderlara1528]

the last time they faced kobe took it personally

[@kzukiodenthechad7205]

The last time they faced MJ was also no longer in his Prime

[@rickyquevedo7035]

@@kzukiodenthechad7205 still a 5v1 but since jordan was old and not in his prime it was a 4v1

[@emmanueledano5194]

@@kzukiodenthechad7205 welp jordan should've never said those words to kobe if people would bring up that lame ass reason considering also that the first time they faced mj was on his prime and kobe was a bench player

[@masonwright7700]

@@rickyquevedo7035 Jordan is better

[@serwinzzalot9989]

Nah jordan was old old man and kobe barely challenged the GOAT

[@y_not]

Honestly this is arguably still makes a strong case for MJ Old MJ: 222 Young Kobe : 253 In eleven games. Both played some as reserves. Legends

[@ranholic5027]

Still old MJ was more at disadvantage than a young Kobe due to prone of injuries and especially in early 2000s where MJ was 38 to 40 while having knee injury Thats like saying its ok to compare Old kobe and James Harden.. where Harden have the most wins in the 2010s against Kobe

[@meme-lb4hc]

6x champion vs teenager

[@zebrom7994]

@@ranholic5027 yeah but young kobe was averaging similar numbers as prime MJ in some of their matchups regardless…. Kobe better 😈😈😈

[@morrisstewart7586]

We can also say, that a young Jordan beat a aged magic, bird and thomas. don't make consideration for jordan, and non of the others.

[@legend._]

@@zebrom7994 L

[@CornholioPuppetMaster]

It’s amazing how greatness works through generations. Kobe started playing towards the end of Jordan‘s career, Lebron started playing deep into Kobe‘s career

[@jonmoist1011]

its called time

[@frankiegarcia9758]

curry is who will be remebered in that era over lebron

[@bigwoo2526]

@@frankiegarcia9758 😂😂😂 funny joke

[@cedricjones3528]

​@@frankiegarcia9758 Curry ain't shit

[@jacobl7451]

I respect Kobe’s confidence and having no fear taking on Michael

[@EDGEDAZZA]

It’s 2003.. Jordan is two points behind Kobe in a game.. but he was also playing in the 1980s!!! MJ is unbelievable

[@Finnyy06]

2 of the greatest to ever touch a Basketball.

[@funguy5086]

🐐

[@yee5538]

Most skilled players ever

[@tamarreid1966]

Damn right

[@harbirsingh5312]

Lebron is better than Kobe.

[@Tris2sauce]

@@harbirsingh5312 cap

[@Jus2K]

2 GOATS 🐐

[@Finnyy06]

3 GOATS 🐐

[@Jus2K]

@@Finnyy06 4 GOATS 🐐

[@aidansrandomstuff6843]

@@Jus2K 5 GOATS 🐐

[@micahwilson4445]

EVERYONE'S THE GOAT 🐐

[@aidansrandomstuff6843]

@@micahwilson4445 except for Zaza he’s on a different level.....

[@cjhendricks3150]

I think y’all should either do Shaq and Yao, Magic and Larry, Magic and MJ, Larry and MJ, or Kobe and LeBron

[@thekingofla1204]

Yess bron vs kobe

[@izelbotha1206]

Nah

[@stephenkirkwood3544]

Durant vs McGrady

[@shrekthesecond8560]

Wilt Chamberlain vs kareem abdul jabbar

[@alexisbaez1175]

Yao used to bully shaq

[@SincereSentinel]

Was an absolute privelage and honor to be alive while they devestated the league. The two best to ever do it.

[@RafaelSilva-tr2bw]

Those 2 were and are still the best in the business hands down. RIP KOBE

[@pganji13]

Ideas: LeBron vs. Curry Curry vs. Paul Wilt vs. Russell Do these pls 🙏

[@chrisbeeler4873]

Yeah pls

[@mauriciovalerio5174]

YEAH

[@zaydmeftah1008]

Kd and bron cah they guard eachother

[@kelvinpanggabean2387]

KD vs LeBron?

[@extblur4049]

Or kd versus russ

[@MrWeeds]

Kobe is one of my all time favorites , but Jordan took it to the next level by retiring , playing baseball and coming back twice to NBA still being a fucking machine ! Don't know shit about basket tbh , but as far as sports go Jordan is truly something else !

[@yosuamariohutama5289]

just 2 greatness! Respect both of em.

[@22williamyu]

All i gotta say is rip mamba and thanks Michael jordan for making one of the best NBA Superstars

[@world-renownedgangster9591]

Two*

[@coleandthurneldomingoblaau511]

The two greatest of all time..we will never forget the good sportmanship between these two best NBA PLAYERS of all times..respect

[@justincenteno2109]

Let’s just be straight up. Kobe didn’t start getting better till after Jordan retired. Jordan is already a certified GOAT. If he stayed in his prime facing Kobe, we all know Jordan would still come out on top. No disrespect to Kobe ofc. RIP.

[@SantaComesGMS]

Kobe way better than MJ

[@LILBLONDY]

@@SantaComesGMS no he is not

[@gulify9850]

@@SantaComesGMS no

[@SantaComesGMS]

@@LILBLONDY yea he is lol MJ had to work on everything

[@SantaComesGMS]

@@gulify9850 yup no doubt

[@dukasskits]

rip mamba 💛💜

[@davidola2990]

@Shrezzy0 wtf

[@giovannirodriguez4444]

@Shrezzy0 and you’re gay

[@karozhun_0895]

Remember when Kobe missed the 3rd shot to win on purpose just so the game would keep going to get another shot at MJ? A legend was cemented that night, will never forget it

[@kylemcrae4512]

🤣🤣🤣Yea right

[@whenisdinner2137]

You clearly don't know Kobe if you think he was letting MJ do anything LMAO

[@mfundoh8148]

They played 11 times together and they're both 11 life paths. Wild.

[@whenisdinner2137]

Put together they have a combined 11 rings. Now if you really want to get into conspiracy theory territory 23 - 8 is 15. 15- 4 (years between their match ups) 11

[@NotoriousFunk]

I played with Kobe a couple of times, he lived in Italy and that summer i was often in a park playing basketball with friends, i am a musician and not too much into basket but he was already good for his age

[@boadameidan4143]

I played with Wilt in heaven, I won by a buzzerbeater

[@kunlemichaels1322]

@@boadameidan4143 good joke. missing the funny part tho :/

[@renato.bakaadv]

3:02 i think they spoke like this every game

[@ironman1296]

That's cause Jordan was giving him advice remember Kobe always called Jordan for advice

[@hangarnut5660]

That was one of the best comparison videos of MJ and Mamba on here. Thanks for that bro.

[@mjdoandkalebhouse4124]

That video was lit bro

[@pavanvenky13]

One of the best random KZbin suggestions ever for me. ❤️ MJ and KB. Both are GOAT period!

[@kry1310]

I love your Videos! Your video are amazing man every time I watch your video I'm like wow he's one of the best KZbinrs that I ever watch! Kepp going!

[@CAM8689]

man to have seen a prime kobe and a young jordan who was a scoring machine man woulda been something RIP Kobe....

[@lindadankerlui39]

Watching this this amazing story all the way from South America, for me, all honor and glory to the Almighty who created this man, and than the amazing parents Mr and Mrs Bryant who not only gave birth to him but also made him to become what he become. Amazing

[@victorvalenzuela4122]

They are both amazing basketball players

[@TETRARCHMetalheadUnstableFreak]

RIP Kobe Bryant the 2 best players in NBA history air Jordan and Kobe

[@heemanijaz6100]

Kobe is barely top 10 what are you smoking

[@Nuthinnull]

@@heemanijaz6100 2001 Playoffs Shaq: 30-15-3 56 Ts Kobe: 29-7-6 56 Ts Player impact +/- Kobe: +4.1 Shaq: +2.8 Ws/48: Kobe: .260 Shaq: .260 96-98 vs 08-10 playoffs Jordan: 31-6-4 54 Ts Kobe: 30-6-6 57 Ts Player impact +/- Jordan: +2.6 Kobe: +3.1 Ws/48: Jordan: .268 Kobe: .203 Kobe faced tougher comp also. 00 Kobe outplayed Shaq in games 6 and 7 vs the blazers. Shaq 18 points 9 boards game 7 vs the blazers. Kobe 25-11-7 on 50%. Outscored, rebounded, and assisted Shaq in the deciding game and this season was Shaq’s peak. Game 4 of the finals Shaq fouls out and Kobe takes over the game, putting the lakers up 3-1. 01 Kobe averaged 32-7-7 the whole west playoffs on 51% had back to back games with 45+ points and double digit rebounds. 02 Playoffs Kobe scored the game high in points 10 times, Shaq 9. Easily top 10

[@yee5538]

@@heemanijaz6100 he's well top 10

[@xaviervega468]

@@heemanijaz6100 Kobe is in the 6-10 range.

[@nolimitmatthew211]

@@yee5538 he’s top 10 but he ain’t number two all time

[@lucyaklar6345]

"I don't get 5 championships here without him" -> Kobe's comment about Michael Jordan 🐐 in the Last Dance Documentary

[@203PDiddy]

Imagine if they both faced off with each other in their primes..

[@typo9434]

We know what would've happened

[@203PDiddy]

@@typo9434 Kobe woudl've early on put up some points, but MJ would hold im on defense. Then, MJ would dunk and hit twos. Overall, MJ would outscore Kobe, but it would still be an even matchup.

[@Life-pm6if]

Mj ftw!

[@artrospamsr269]

Love the content

[@aiden892]

This felt like a movie with kobe and Jordan

[@lordwinanim]

jxmmy highroller already made this exact video

[@AN__edits]

We still remember you kobe

[@SantaComesGMS]

I think about brotha alllll the time man

[@marcianodemidof7135]

(RIP🙏🏾) Kobe & Jordan Legends of the NBA.

[@Kevin.Andrews]

Excellent video

[@shermanngjazz]

I swear Kobe and MJ are like long-lost brothers

[@mymagicisntgivingup5908]

Or clones. Since both are similar, similar mentality, similar shooting style, and similar aura.

[@jeremiahgray5133]

Kobe And MJ Are The Goats Of The NBA Two Greatest Shooting Guards Of All Time.

[@davidhuntingtoniii9656]

I like this style of video. Keep it going. 😎👍

[@liamknotts4001]

If u haven't done bird vs magic or wilt vs bill russel I want see that

[@bismarkumbili8826]

Cant compare 19 year old Kobe to a 34 year old jordan... This analysis are worlds apart

[@nimixcs6696]

MJ was getting old while kobe was in his prime, yet he still kept up in the stats.

[@walkdownjr4995]

kobe was not in his prime casual his prime was like 05 up

[@nimixcs6696]

@@walkdownjr4995 MJ was still older than him, kobe was more capable.

[@voyagerofsatan9715]

@@nimixcs6696 yo prime Kobe or prime mj

[@nimixcs6696]

@@voyagerofsatan9715 MJ all the way

[@commandershepard1838]

A 19 year old isn’t in his prime lmfao. That’s like saying Zion already peaked 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭. Imagine if Brandon Ingram was in his prime as a rookie. Would already be out of the league if that was the case. This is such a casual take

[@dsantrix5154]

Gotta love that shook ones reference

[@Stoptimus-Prime]

I am in tears 😭💗😭😭😭😭😭

[@sophisticatedwarriorsfan8993]

My favorite players of all time

[@bigboygeorge678]

What’s up man!

[@sophisticatedwarriorsfan8993]

@@bigboygeorge678 ayy sup

[@bigboygeorge678]

@@sophisticatedwarriorsfan8993 nun much how about you

[@sophisticatedwarriorsfan8993]

@@bigboygeorge678 I’m good

[@bigboygeorge678]

@@sophisticatedwarriorsfan8993 that’s nice

[@sincityquinn]

Everybody, go back to this game and look at the look Jordan gave Kobe when he went 2 out of 3 at the line.

[@veermishra7528]

R.I.P LEGEND KOBE AND HIS CHILD 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕊️🕊️

[@paal2korcloading]

5:31 the look on mikes face 😭

[@prowrestlingcountdown208]

Kobe should still be here, man. Was a young man with so much left to do. Hard to watch sometimes.

[@Newforlol]

MJ was still putting number against basically a prime Kobe while being basically retired. Impressive.

[@Bara885]

MJ is still the legend.

[@darrenbaldwin267]

He was in the process of doing even greater things that had been already accomplished.

[@StrawHatErwin]

GOATS 🐐🐐

[@trueblu8]

Jordan picked Kobe to succeed him. Shared all his knowledge with him. Was like a big brother to him. 🏀🔥

[@sportsvolume3525]

*Awesome video uncle* ... *You inspired me to make similar content and now I have an awesome audience* :D *Keep up the good work* 😊

[@efrainq1422]

Goats 🐐

[@johnlaquihon7186]

JORDAN is the standard of Basketball..everytime someone play good he will be always compared to MJ..always be LIKE MIKE..

[@raanjikaragupathy4260]

R.I.P Kobe

[@kool4209]

MJ 100% said that to see how hungry his student was. He didnt disappoint. I think when he schooled Kobe and then the next time they played it was clear that Kobe improved and that probably surprised MJ lol

[@Yarden.]

Legends

[@Jonnexis]

man i miss kobe bruh, even tho he didn’t know i existed he was still somebody i would’ve loved to meet. 💔

[@RomaroBrandon]

#3 1:50 #5 3:22 #7 5:18 #9 6:35 #11 8:28

[@akidataylor7377]

You can wear my shoes but never fill them…..WOW 🤙🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Mzee1084]

Imagine if Jordan and Kobe matched up when they were both in their primes. Jordan would have wiped the floor with Kobe.

[@kingcali6507]

Lmao jordan thinks different

[@quirinogarza7381]

Kobe blocked MJ 3 different times and outscored him overall, so I think you got it bass ackwards... Kobe GOAT 🐐 Man 💜💛

[@Mzee1084]

@@quirinogarza7381 lol MJ was at the tail end of his career when they played each other.

[@quirinogarza7381]

@@Mzee1084 Kobe also blocked him as a rookie or 2nd yr... I guess Jordan took it easy on Older players??

[@Mzee1084]

@@quirinogarza7381 Never heard anyone before try to argue Kobe was as good as Jordan. Kobe was great, but not Jordan.

[@timothyhe6161]

Didn't JxmyHighroller make this video before?

[@lourannpope2627]

You guys are the best basketball player's 🏀🏀🏀🏅🏅🏅🏅🏆🏆🏆🏆🎖🎖🎖

[@AwesomeNinja1027]

Everytime they would face each other. It's always a shootout. The early years was master teaching his student. The latter part is student applying what he learned from the master.

[@dounutproductions2442]

Do prime MJ vs prime Bryant

[@parridmaul1996]

I looked up to both but the only thing Kobe lacked against MJ was speed and strength thats it. Kobe lacked the speed to keep mj in front of him was not strong enough to out muscle Michael even when mj retire for the final time. Both had mad skills never a doubt in my mind.

[@dootscoot3110]

JORDAN ALSO HAD HIGHEST VERT. KOBE HAD BETTER FOOTWORK AND LONG BALL. BOTH ARE GOATS I CHOOSE KOBE DUE TO BEING FREAH OUT OF HS AND FACING BETTER WINGS THEM JORDAN IN HIS TIME.

[@bradleyboyer9979]

Don't forget hand size. Jordan was faster and stronger than Kobe and also had huge hands, which is a big advantage when trying to finish inside.

[@masonwright7700]

@@dootscoot3110 Jordan has better stats

[@aaronjeruta3073]

people forget kb caught mj at the tail end of mj's career. there was an almost 15 yr age difference. while kb was on the upswing, young as he was, mj was 34-35 yrs old. important thing is, mj still got his 3peat.

[@banddai4447]

Imagine AIR N KOBE in the same Era in there prime , like magic n bird

[@ziaabbasi5727]

Can you make a vid on how good was John Stockton

[@darrenbaldwin267]

Kobe is more than just a basketball player.He was the total package.💯

[@nativekiowa9488]

I would agree but if you gotta give yourself a nickname you really aint talkin bout shit

[@judaspriest9131]

GOATS butting heads lol. Love this. RIP MAMBA ❤

[@gflslainknightyt8830]

Jordans is the goat played pro in golf baseball and basketball what a legend

[@oslogrigor8320]

We all know that Michael Jordan is the God of basketball. Kobe can have the title goat. 🐐

[@tamarreid1966]

Damn right

[@james-cd8ki]

There is only one god and its jesus christ

[@tamarreid1966]

@@james-cd8ki tell them

[@Abandonedaxc]

@@james-cd8ki jesus christ isn't even god wtf.

[@javonelove-goodman3052]

@@Abandonedaxc yes he is get some understanding

[@NuradinAlas]

Rip KOBE and GIANA BRAYNT 🙏🏾🐐

[@martavioustisby4942]

Best man

[@somedude2966]

didn’t know there could be twins who aren’t related in blood

[@matildamccarthy74]

i wish jordan and lebron could play

[@theshape9899]

Prime MJ vs Prime Kobe in a finals series will be life time opportunity to witness two legends going at with everything they got. Who’s winning? Edit: As hypothetical as this is, there’s an insane amount of respect between the two but at the same time, there’s that psychotic competitiveness. So don’t take this seriously since it never took place. Just saying it will one hell of a battle to witness.

[@xaviervega468]

Jordan from the first 3 peat crushes any version of Kobe.

[@fabioenchillada2278]

@@xaviervega468 Yeah everyone is saying 95-96 is his prime but his first 3-peat is way better imo

[@dootscoot3110]

WHY PPL GIVE THEY OPINION WHEN JORDAN TOLD U HIS BEST VERSION WAS 1991 AND THE ONLY PERSON HE WANA FACE IS 2003 KOBE BRYANT AND NEITHER KOBE OR JORDAN CAN SAY WHO WOULD WIN. SMH PPL BE CLOWNS WHEN THESE MEN TELLING YALL. ILL YAKE KOBE CAUSE HE ALWAYS OUT TO PROVE A POINT

[@ColdWheel]

@@dootscoot3110 92 Jordan was the best

[@danjr130]

A young Jordan would beat a prime Kobe Jordan was too athletic his hangtime made him virtually impossible to guard

[@brandonballard]

They where the Best in the Game!!

[@vincentpascual3619]

You know you getting old when you do jordans fadeaway and college students say. Damn "kobe" fade.

[@cruzcakes2097]

0:06 he’s neck

[@kerryosase4084]

In the last game kobe did a Michael Jordan and took it personal on Michael Jordan

[@nolimitmatthew211]

Mj still Way better

[@epicon6]

It's a shame Jordan retired after 1998. Their duels would have been incredibly epic. Even though we all know prime Jordan was a better than a prime Kobe, Kobe would have been a worthy and entertaining opponent.

[@THUNDERCODAYT]

We miss you Kobe

[@pmodi1104]

They never played each other in their true primes. Jordan’s true prime was like 89-93 and Kobe’s was like 04-08.

[@dootscoot3110]

KOBE BEST VERSION WAS 2003. JORDAN BEST VERSION WAS 1991.

[@danjr130]

@@dootscoot3110 1991 Jordan is unguardable

[@Marcas542]

You stole Jxmy Highroller’s video

[@louisbrown4620]

I saw every single game he played. What a privilege.

[@inspiredjokes5114]

YES YES YES

[@nickchinoski5977]

6th video asking for how good was the 04 pistons actually

[@rexhunter2729]

Jordan just ignited kobe wiith the words U can wear the shoes but u can nver fill them

[@dsc5085]

Lowkey motivated kobe to win the next 2 championships

[@knguy4]

Do Bron vs Paul Pierce

[@penyfulberb]

4:23 That voice crack tho

[@valhessling6704]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry