Kawhi Leonard 'is the most like Jordan that we've seen' - Doc Rivers | SportsCenter

Magic Johnson, Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon and Doc Rivers preview the Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors matchup in the 2019 NBA Finals, with Rivers saying Kawhi Leonard is the "most like" Michael Jordan that he's seen.
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[@xxtooshiestyxx8756]

Doc recruiting Kawahi like Stephen A been recruiting KD...

[@Cakewalk.]

Goat Man Goat Man yep.. like how he tried with Tim Duncan back before

[@Fai_2nice]

Goat Man Goat Man and magic

[@Gabriela1Acevedo]

@@Cakewalk. yeah but he messed up the Duncan to Orlando when Duncan asked for free flights for his family. That's all Duncan asked for and Doc said no. Duncan then resigned with Spurs in 2000 season.

[@Cakewalk.]

GABRIELA ACEVEDO yep.. We will see how this “high character guy” will handle the free agency. Nobody really knows what will happen and how he’ll handle the free agency. I’ll wait until the end of free agency where he signs up but in my opinion, NBA is still an entertainment business, and he’s storyline with Spurs and Raptors is a good storyline that they can use to make him the new face of NBA. Knowing how David Stern has saved the league from the 80s, when the league was poor and struggling that he turned into a superstar driven league. I won’t be surprised if another coming home story happens.

[@Cakewalk.]

GABRIELA ACEVEDO that’s also the only thing the media said so who really knows if that’s the truth.

[@ClassikalCase]

ESPN got SAS working so much he sounds like Doc Rivers 😂 😂

[@xxtooshiestyxx8756]

Old raspy dry throat sounding asses

[@mrjones6768]

Bra why yall be saying he working too hard! The man sitting on his ass running his mouth what's so hard about that😂😋

[@a-ddaigrepont3375]

lol

[@GiftedDee]

@@mrjones6768 Mentally draining you wouldn't understand you put apples in boxes

[@RKO859]

Hes the anchor of ESPN. No shit. And hes being paid like boss.

[@mrpsycholeojoey87]

Kawhi is Jordan and Kobe combined because he can attack you defensively and offensively, which is a rare combination. God Bless.

[@lordmegatronofcybertron4332]

Jeffrey Keith Horne II did u forget that’s what kobe did too

[@mrpsycholeojoey87]

@@lordmegatronofcybertron4332 Most def because Kobe had that killer instinct as well. Thanks for the reminder. God Bless.

[@skyj2172]

Kobe, Jordan and Kawhi all have one thing in common. Defense. Kobe was 1st team all defense plenty of times. Jordan won multiple DPOY. And Kawhi is arguably the greatest perimeter defender ever. That's what separates these 3 from the rest. The Combination of Killer instict+ Fundamentals+ Defense, are why they are so great.

[@donaldcox8644]

Let's see him win five titles and then we'll start comparing him to those two guys come on man

[@mrpsycholeojoey87]

@@donaldcox8644 I hear you my brother. I see got a way to go to catch up with Jordan and Kobe. All Im saying he is equally talented on both ends on the court, defensively and offensively. It is impressive how he took the Raptors to their first Finals, which is amazing. God Bless.

[@leeky9982]

Congratulations Doc on acquiring the DYNASTY KILLER a.k.a Kawhi Leonard, as well as PG-13 Paul George 💯 $50,000 worth the fine

[@LoSoNBanks22]

Leeky 99 oh he’s living. He def grabbed a bottle of Ciroc and celebrating all night

[@edgarbenjoseph3879]

50 K to get the Board Man ? to get the Claw ? That's really worth it, especially if you're a fucking millionaire haha

[@jam-rockrider9479]

Moe Moe 😂😂

[@ky5059]

That 50k was pocket change to doc

[@y2shuproblem]

If that landed me the REIGNING, DEFENDING, NBA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, err I mean. NBA FINALS MVP and PG-13, I'll gladly pay that fine

[@TheSuperGuitarGuy]

I reckon Magic is loving that he can talk about players without tampering accusations

[@sholovesholove4620]

He looks so excited!😁

[@cooperscreditconsultingint6792]

👏👏👏👏

[@9some]

lol

[@tayvaun09]

This is the fun and interaction with players on other teams that he was talking about instead of just being focused on the Lakers alone forced to not be involved in the league as a whole ,he is better like this

[@kingmaster872]

@@aiyu6471 how do you know that

[@mikunakano1030]

Reporter:so who's better, kawhi or- Paul pierce:ThAt'S EaSy, ME

[@ashleighlatoya]

Sir Felniture 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheDoombugg]

Paul was clutch so it goes either way

[@gsheverything_2716]

Lmao 🤣 🤣🤣 🤣

[@nittywill7449]

Pierce was a lazy player

[@renzooso7404]

😂😂😂😭😭

[@Crowmeadow]

When Steven A says, 'let me ask you a question' what he really means is let me plead w/ you to see it my way

[@jasonallen3678]

😉

[@ElieHenry]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@grandpa203]

I think what Doc was saying is Khawi is the most like Jordan we've seen "from a player that's currently in the league". We all not Kobe was a photocopy of Jordan. But he's retired.

[@AAL.]

THANK YOU finally somebody gets it

[@redman4853]

Naw bro, he ain't saying that. He would have said what u said but he didn't.

[@AAL.]

I'm sure if hes asked again then that's exactly what he would say

[@cox2432]

Kobe was nooooooot a team player you goof. D wad

[@darylmagbanua5943]

He explained it. He's talking about the domination on both ends. Not the play style😂

[@DubsUp-pf9xz]

Kawhi is like kawhi. Pushing himself to be his best self every game and being a dependable teammate.

[@hearoisrael2814]

Well said.

[@donjulio457]

Yep. He is who he is. He’s not like Jordan but he has the patience of the 95-98 Jordan. But 84-93 Jordan nobody, NOBODY has that kind of skill and determination.

[@adopenmindiswhatyoullfind5305]

Imagine Kawhi if he wasn’t hurt.

[@nellz508]

The way Doc Rivers completely dismissed Kobe Bryant lmao 😂

[@ShinefortheCam]

Lmao

[@chosenone8964]

He’s always said that Kobe was his own guy that’s why

[@thatahkabdul]

He's probably talking about active players calm down

[@NewWorldRob]

Nellz 508 That had ME rollinnnn

[@jatrellwilliams8814]

Doc is a clown. He's the same guy who could've had TIm Duncan on his Orlando team when he was the coach but refused to let Duncan best friend travel with the team

[@hamedalmabrok9410]

The way kawhi play reminds me of Kobe Bryant and MJ.

[@jadanbolton4522]

Kawhi's like Clyde Drexler but with a better developed jumper, wasn't lighting up the league from day 1 like other HOF LEGENDS

[@martyanisking438]

Stop

[@lovefunkrockmusic]

Jadan Bolton Nah, Kawhi is very similar to Jordan. His style of play. Mid range jumper has not died thanks to Kawhi

[@riverapassuni941]

Kobe worked with Kawhi.

[@deshuancrawley5874]

Agree

[@HoodieMoses]

DOC gassing up Kawhi just for him to come to the CLIPPERS 😂😂😂

[@bryantgrayson-ward6322]

Mario Magloire definitely hit the nail on the head .. gassing the fuck out of him .. don’t get me wrong dude dope .. but Kobe Bryant next to mj.. then they can add on after that if they want

[@fresh3137]

@@bryantgrayson-ward6322 yeah but Kobe gave him the secrets of the zone. It's a difference

[@danr8023]

I wonder if Doc still thinks this way if Kawhi decides to stay in Toronto LoL

[@TronMega8]

@@bryantgrayson-ward6322 Kobe worked with him offseason before last for Pop. Thats why he came back as an elite shot creator. Only difference is the way he pick his shots more similar to Jordan. Kawhi and Jordan know what shot they want and they will do what it takes to get that shot off exactly there because theyre tactical, on some sniper shit. Where as Kobe, will pull up on you from wherever soon as you give him a little room. He'll take the shots you give/dare him to take and hit you wit machine gun fire until you play up, then start driving on you.. They ding him alot on efficiency, rightfully so "sometimes", less often than not, but when comparing the 3 of them they fail to mention he takes(took) the most contested shots. But all in all, Doc not far off. Kobe got the closest mentality to MJ, but as of late, Kawhi executes more similarly.

[@zone6slugga]

Lol

[@sliqvic]

Marc Gasol get to play in his first finals congrats to him!!!!!!

[@taliamason7986]

Hopefully he joins his brother and gets a ring.

[@anthonybennett2837]

BREAKING NEWS ON ESPN TOMORROW: Doc River's/Clippers charged with tampering 😅😂😅😂

[@monedwar5117]

How bout you get your ass in shape and back on the court guy.

[@Dakidpepe]

How? Every team is in offseason mode except gsw and raptors .

[@monedwar5117]

Yes guys. Just joking. Damn!!!

[@jeffr9854]

By nba standards he should be

[@rickyqueen2621]

Anthony Bennett AS THEY SHOULD BE!!! They charged the Lakers for TAMPERING EVERY Chance they COULD!!! It's ONLY Fair to penalize EVERYONE the SAME!!!

[@2creativo11]

I love this convo Stephen A. We need more of these type of forums!

[@g_famm1500]

Who’s here after the 3-1 choke

[@rctecopyright]

This no hairline having panel right here Edit. Stephen A don't count. That's not a hairline, it's a skyline

[@xSoulRedemptioNx]

Lmao skyline!! Original 😂

[@dablocishot77]

I laughed ao hard at this I started drooling lmfao.

[@9some]

lol! fucker, shut up, LOL, lmao

[@TEDSHOTTHAT]

Nick Morgan yo im cryyyyng 😂😂😁 @No hairline having panel 🤣🤣 shiiit

[@yurhomi4478]

He said skyline lol

[@donyaleshanklin]

Doc tryna hype Kawhi to recruit him to the Clippers 😂

[@StoneyD]

@@Zenigundam I think it's because of his style of play. His shot selection is similar to MJ. Even the way he takes the shots looks similar

[@albertwayable]

Donyale Shanklin same with magic lols

[@xxtooshiestyxx8756]

@@Zenigundam put your phone up... U just mad ya boy ain't even got 1 all nba defensive team selection...

[@buyerflipper147]

No one in the world can hype up Kawhi. He simply just doesn't care about any of that.

[@kennethshaw7582]

Good luck with that one. Lol.

[@PsyFiChannel]

DOC WITH THE PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE TAMPERING! LOL

[@saintconnnor]

ey yo, the lakers have gone so low, anything the clippers say is tampering now :D damn man, never felt better about cheering for the clippers.

[@lbcbruh3820]

Whatever works lol

[@alexab543]

It worked !!!

[@yeshuaisking1247]

last time i checked, magic was there discussing kawhi as well ... LOL

[@Don-th1xn]

Who's here to see why he got fined? 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@erinejager5543]

Iam ,but is it really worth fining?

[@RDC441]

Straight BS

[@GhostWritter86]

Donald Sanders not fair. It was an honest response.

[@xioopgu]

Me

[@shinsukecorbin425]

Bruh Doc doesn’t believe Kawhi is the most Jordan like player lol..He got fined for pandering to a player to get him to sign

[@GiriRam]

Kobe is officially the most Hated Of All Time (HOAT). Max is trying to blame Kobe for Thanos destroying earth and I am SMH.

[@cuttycain1334]

Giri Dharan you mean the MHOAT but I get what you were saying tho

[@mvcsr7]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Reel___]

Kobe was selfish, a ball hog, and overrated. Shaq carried him to 3 finals.

[@GettinItInDC]

Kobe is the most selfish asshole in NBA history... this is the reason he's respected in a day of liars, cheaters, scammers, & trolls... You can't call it hate when it's legitimate and well earned... your generation is the worst... so spoiled and bitchmade anytime someone disagrees with your bullshit, or holds your feet to the fire for your actions... The first thing out your ignorant generations mouth is "You Hatin" REALLY!!! COMING FROM THE GENERATION THAT'S NEVER EXPERIENCED HATE AND RACISM... so sick of this waste of life generation...

[@GettinItInDC]

@@Reel___ exactly... and he bitched and cried about playing for a contender.. aand used his father's influence to avoid playing in Charlotte... if he would've played where he was supposed to be drafted he wouldn't have any more then 2 rings if that

[@MrSquaky]

lol Kobe with exact same height, position, coach and play style gets no mention

[@gaiusx287]

Love was shorter. Kawhi actually has Jordan’s height

[@ryanpatton6019]

Kobe is 6 foot 6

[@charlescooks9360]

@@gaiusx287 wat? Their off probably by like 1 inch

[@yupooo6842]

Kawhi pass

[@hairtie3219]

Kawhis built bigger but Kobe is built more like mj imo

[@raymondvasquez9093]

Well... Jordan wouldn’t shoot 6-22 in a game 7 elimination game..

[@ThePatman1980]

Kobe is the closest to MJ on how they play BUT what Doc is saying is MJ and Kawhi play defense, are efficient, and have bigger hands. Kobe wasn't efficient or could palm the ball like MJ & Klaw could.

[@pabloramos420]

Are you serious ? Kobe was 1st team all defense like 12 times 😂😂😂

[@philcall]

@@pabloramos420 *9 www.landofbasketball.com/awards/all_defensive_teams_player_1st.htm

[@BallinDay96]

Oh so Kobe doesn't play defense now...

[@lovefunkrockmusic]

Kawhi and MJ have better shooting percentages than Kobe. Even Lebron has a better shooting percentage than Kobe. Kobe is in the top 20, not top 10, nor top5.

[@sushmoyislam2858]

lovefunkrockmusic lmao lemme guess Kobe use to torch your team

[@GoldenWind30]

Doc Rivers: Kawhi is the closest thing to Michael Jordan Kobe Bryant: Am I a joke to you? Kawhi Leonard:

[@saiyannamekian8341]

No_Diggity_No_Doubt uh ha ha huh ha

[@ProfessionalFartSmeller]

No_Diggity_No_Doubt Thing is Kawhii plays his own style and not copy

[@eczotiic8026]

@@ProfessionalFartSmeller Pop actually made Kawhi watch MJ when he first came into the league and MJ was Kawhi's favorite player. He also trained with Kobe

[@ProfessionalFartSmeller]

Ben *Clank* Simmons Jason Tatum also trained with Kobe. You don’t see kawhii play like MJ. Only Kobe couldn’t get his own playstyle.

[@flyplease5820]

Jayy Kau how can you play like MJ without his moves?

[@MVPrivate]

The disrespect to Kobe loool smfh

[@lyrics2challenged]

Why lol

[@nick6956]

Malik Rolle Kobe not even top 7

[@newbct666]

Nick neither is kawhi dafuq

[@nick6956]

Noob give him 20 seasons and he just might. His defense is that good

[@franknice187]

Kawhi is a better player now than kobe ever was

[@tonyrame7548]

If Kobe and Kawhi did fusion we would get a Michael Jordan since MJ had the physical tools of Kawhi, but also the fluid movement and skill of Kobe.

[@lonniemckibben3915]

Tony Rame MJ AND KOBE ARE THE SAME SIZE IN THEIR CAREER. KAWHI BIGGER AND STRONGER THEN BOTH

[@jadanbolton4522]

@@lonniemckibben3915 Go watch the Ron Artest clip of him breaking Jordans ribs... Jordan was strong as LeBron and stronger than Kobe... Kawhi's a blue collar professional like Clyde Drexler but with a better developed jumper than Clyde Drexler

[@kingyami2294]

@@jadanbolton4522 jordan was nowhere near as strong as LeBron

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

Kobe is overrated

[@michaeldesanta7746]

Kawhi is stronger, taller and can shoot the 3 better. Why are we acting as if Jordan does everything on the court better than Kawhi 😂😂. Kawhi is probably a better defender too since he can defend the way he does without handchecking.

[@user-ps1rx4wd8u]

“It’s not Blake’s fault”😂 -Doc Rivers

[@ademarpinto8697]

PTG 1 what part what’s it

[@bluescripts100]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@GoatReactz]

Wtf ...lol kobe? Y'all espn always hated on kobe. Even mike said Kobe the is the most like mj. But whatever

[@visionblurry7891]

2020ICU Shaw carried Kobe

[@shunsuikyoraku5428]

Bro Mike said that years ago lol MJ hasn’t commented on current Kawhi

[@andrewpayette621]

Kobe needed shaq to win tho

[@dacreativebrinson66]

@@visionblurry7891 wade carried shaq fatass and he never WON a FINALS MVP without KOBE...................

[@bmcguire175]

But honestly kawhi and Kobe are comparable

[@Mikedastud]

Doc must be still upset about what Kobe did to his Celtics back in 10 lol

[@thsu8]

Best players since Jordan: 1. Kobe 2. LeBron 3. Wade 4. Steph 5. Durant 6. Kawhi 7. Garnett 8. Duncan 9. Shaq 10. Iverson

[@Farfrmphyscical]

Long live Face 10-17-2010 🙏🏽

[@ademarpinto8697]

My guy really put garnet before Duncan

[@bryan.flores]

@@ademarpinto8697 youd take prime Duncan or prime Garnett? You a fool

[@Tawknmysht]

1-1

[@LiquorMaster]

Magic's outfit is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. That purple and grey!!!

[@luismiguell1999]

Just like the Lakers season

[@ThePaleRider2]

Kawhi should not even think of leaving Toronto...It's about as good as it gets for a player. It's his team and it will be built around him for the next decade. Would be a bad career move...just ask Vince Carter...Tracy McGrady

[@bigpimpin2048]

Hahaha 😂😂

[@williamsantiago9284]

ur prob really salty

[@m3revspeedf1]

Throughout this discussion Kobe Bryant wasn’t even mentioned, and he resembled Michael Jordan both on and off court a helluva lot more than Kawhi. Unbelievable!

[@cookingwitchefzayy8830]

Doc just wants kwhai on the clippers cause the disrespect to Kobe is at an all time high

[@ryanreyes3246]

m3revspeed Kobe was not the team player Jordan was or wasn’t as clutch as Jordan and Jordan has 6 finals mvps Kobe has 2 and Jordan didn’t ride anybody cape Kobe rode Shaq for those first 3 titles

[@tgoatedl3723]

@S Wavey shaq says he couldnt do it without Kobe period

[@jeprox8000]

because Kobe is a copy cat, the mannerism, the way he talked early on when he was yonger, the way he walk, his antics.. kawhi is just being himself, not trying so hard.

[@charlescooks9360]

@@jeprox8000 that just means Kobe is more like mike

[@gov3rnor17]

Bro the disrespect to Kobe is unbelievable 🤦🏽‍♂️shit is starting to make me mad like..

[@Tawknmysht]

What disrespect? Any1 can copy. Kobe playd the game so you'd have 2 make comparisons based on mimicry...kawhi is just playn close 2 mjs level so u have no choice based on stats and facts

[@thatahkabdul]

He's probably talking about active players calm down

[@pashpash6535]

calm down bro. kobe plays like jordan because he imitates him but kawhi play with his own style still lookong like mj. btw kobe is my idol

[@tomh4244]

@@thatahkabdul since your IQ seems to be pretty low i'll help you, he said "the most like Jordan WE HAVE SEEN", so it mean present and past, including Kobe -_-

[@tomh4244]

@@Tawknmysht to MJ's level? Kobe was the closest to his style and level, and championship, there's no "fact" in what you say, as Stephen A said, Kawhi is still a baby and hasn't done the 3rd of what Kobe did, talk again when it's all done and we know if he did as much and was as great as Kobe, anyone who truely knows ball can see the disrespect, that's why Stephan A gets so mad about it

[@TheSherds]

I'm not a Doc fan but no way he should have been fined... He just analysed him as a player, no different to how a coach would in a post game press conference, and never tied it to the Clippers so I don't know how it is tampering

[@bryannsubuga6804]

Magic Johnson spot on Pascal Siakam..big game one 32 points

[@dayra6425]

First time magic has ever been right ... Pascal's the man .. NMSU legend ..

[@SolaceMcfly]

Out of all current players its kawhi. But kobe is the most like Jordan tired of ESPN disrespecting this man

[@sebastianhunter8766]

Just salty cause he lost the finals to him

[@Ah-ws9nm]

Don Juan Yea but Kobe was more fluid to me in his movements. Just like Mike. He was also a slightly more explosive athlete than Kawhi. Neither of them moved like Mike did though. And Kawhi got those big hands like Mike. Kobe didn’t. So it’s a toss up.

[@mattathiasisrael4014]

I think he meant like those players playing today cause he only mentioned LBJ and kd those

[@hornplayz8968]

@Don Juan yeah kobe did steal alot of jordans moves but he wasnt anywhere near MJs defen

[@SolaceMcfly]

@@student818 umm sir i think you meant fan because im a kobe fan. The hate is strong in you

[@garlandvillan6613]

Damn the disrespect Kobe gets...🤦🏻‍♂️

[@thearsenal2808]

Garland Villan I’m sure he’ll live

[@tylersdad5237]

How is it a disrespect? Kawhi literally shares the same traits with MJ and he is as efficient. Kobe did share with his style and moves but that’s it.

[@immortal2893]

Kobe average get over it

[@BrohamDaGOAT]

Tyler’s Dad that’s it?! Cause last time I checked Kawhi’s stats for the Bucks series, he was shooting 44% from the field and 34% from the 3. But he’s WAYYYYYY more efficient than Kobe right?!😂 See this is why us Kobe fans knows he’s most hated, because Kobe was the most doubles/tripled teamed player ever but everybody fails to mention that. Kobe’s FG% can be 44% the world would say that’s overrated, Kawhi’s FG% is 44% and the world doesn’t mind it. HATE AT ITS FINEST #SIMPLE

[@Stinkmeaner-_-]

Tyler’s Dad But he plays nothing like Jordan

[@BigDzz1]

I CAN'T WAIIITTTT, FOR DOC TO BE AN ANALYIS. SUCH A GENUIS TO THE GAME OF BASKETBALL

[@ThePatman1980]

Way back, I used to remember Kobe saying he wished his hands were bigger like Dr. J and MJ had. It's an advantage when driving to the lane. You can palm it with either hand. It also looks more fluid.

[@m74d3]

I always thought Kobe would've been a monster with Jordan's hands and athleticism. Kobe was damn athletic as well, just not as. Considering what he accomplished with fewer athletic gifts and smaller hands, it's scary to imagine what he could have accomplished if that had been different

[@galehess6676]

That may explain why he does look so smooth

[@commoncqw]

The disrespect to kobe is too much.

[@thatahkabdul]

He's probably talking about active players calm down

[@Cyrus7596]

because Kobe actually tried being like Mj

[@invictuz4803]

@@thatahkabdul Not what the title says.

[@mest5621]

Did Kobe die or something? And how is this not tampering by Doc lol

[@PritDeLaGhetto]

If Lebron can tamper everyone else should be able to also

[@bradenmchenry995]

psingh coach vs player

[@xxtooshiestyxx8756]

Mike Dantoni killed Kobe years ago

[@SolaceMcfly]

No one cares about tampering

[@kingcollazo8376]

mest5621 maybe cuz it isn’t

[@JoshuaD.Howard]

These are good, I like this little segment/show 🔥🔥💯💯

[@sheilaturner1732]

Doc is recruiting at the highest level, Kawhi is more like Mj on what planet? Kobes skill set and mentality was exactly like Jordan's. Dam Magic your not going to speak up for your boy.

[@AAL.]

hes talking about players today

[@sheilaturner1732]

@@AAL. he said Kahwi was the most like Jordan that we've seen. To me Kobe Bryant was more like Mike than any other player ever.

[@AAL.]

@@sheilaturner1732 players that are playing today....... last time I checked kobe isnt playing in today's game

[@sheilaturner1732]

@@AAL. bro that not what he said, Doc said that we've seen, he didn't say that we are seeing. Dam bruh you really didn't listen to what he said, And look at other comments from this post.

[@AAL.]

@@sheilaturner1732 he named two guys lebron and kd, two of the best players in the league today, I'm pretty sure magic heard what he said, I'm sure Michael heard what he said and I'm definitely sure Steven A smith heard what he said and none of them corrected him.....I wonder why? maybe because HE WAS TALKING ABOUT THE PLAYERS OF TODAY

[@noneofyourbusiness747]

Doc Rivers must have amnesia from Kobe beating him in the Finals.

[@WarriorsFanSince-ur3zu]

kobe also lost to him in the finals. 08 remember. Kobe barely won in 2010. Ron saved his legacy

[@18brandon92]

Brick Limmons a healthy Bynum would have kept Boston from winning anything. Relaxxxxx lol

[@battlecat403]

@@WarriorsFanSince-ur3zu Like Ray Allen, Kyrie & D Wade saved Lebron's legacy?

[@johnsolly5838]

Brandon O'Neal it’s ok Brendon we know you weren’t alive to see the 08 finals

[@18brandon92]

John Solly583 I clearly was. And yes Bynum AND Ariza were important players for the Lakers and the Lakers never had a full strength Bynum in the Finals. This is an obviously true and tired subject. You’re not even good at trolling lil guy.

[@victorpaterno3377]

Kobe was the most like Jordan we have seen..

[@mucleboy0151]

Yea doc is blasphemous right now

[@jeremejones8651]

Lol nahhh kobe was kobe, his defense is nowhere near kawhi nor is his efficiency

[@WarriorsFanSince-ur3zu]

Kawhi is the most like Jordan playing rn. That is what he said idiot

[@francescochierchia3566]

@@jeremejones8651 kobe has 12 first defense team award bro...

[@coppermanarrowz1001]

Kawhi is Stfu

[@gregoryemeagwara5933]

Magic speaking like a true champion. Two teams in history with 2 former DPOY Bulls 96-98 threepeat championship. Heat 06' team championship. Raptors got a serious chance. 🏀👏💪

[@s4127419]

Doc successfully recruit Jordan

[@sanjithvijay3089]

Kobe getting disrespected lmaoo

[@lyrics2challenged]

How?

[@madejson87]

KOBE PUT BRICKS ALL HIS CAREER, HIS 44 FG PERCENT AWFUL AS FUCK

[@lyrics2challenged]

@@madejson87 He's still better than you.

[@bart4543]

shaq and gasol carried his bum ass. kawhi ia doing it by himself

[@jgsource552]

@@madejson87 yet he more clutch than both, do yourself a favor and educate yourself

[@Valorant_Dem0n97]

Kawhi Leonard historic playoff run with 18 games in conference rounds: 534 points 142 rebounds 62 assists 26 steals 8 blocks LeBron James playoff run last year with 18 games in conference rounds: 612 points 166 rebounds 158 assists 25 steals 19 blocks

[@PoloCortes]

You make a great point, however, let's put a bit of context here, lebron is a ball-dominant player, Kawhi is not. Lebron is more of a point-guard type of forward, where Kawhi is more of the shooting-guard type. Kawhi's presence on the court & on-the-ball defense doesn't show up on the stat sheet (aside blocks/steals). To truly acknowledge a player's worth, you can't solely depend on the stat sheet.

[@awesomenessbrown12345]

Imma LeBron Fan but you totally missed the fact that Kawhi played better teams, so some of things might have been harder to achieve. Also Lebrons team was pretty shitty, so he had to do a lot more passing, scoring, rebounding, etc. Kawhi is playing amazing this post season. Doesn't even take the regular season seriously

[@mayvisgrey6832]

Lebron won't win with 2019 Sixers and Bucks.

[@awesomenessbrown12345]

@@mayvisgrey6832 agreed. Its not that he wouldn't perform good, its that the team is super inconsistent. Its like 05 or 06 Kobe tryna win vs those teams

[@mayvisgrey6832]

@@awesomenessbrown12345Ofcourse Lebron will still perform but 2019 Sixers , Bucks and Raptors are way better team than last year. 2018 Cavs are better than 2006 Lakers atleast in my opinion.

[@achillesarmstrong2206]

Humble man

[@tubongpuroksaranay77]

0:50 thats the reason why the NBA fined Doc Rivers for tampering? Damn!

[@reymartsantillan4772]

Damn! The disrespect on the Mamba. I wish T-Mac was there. Pretty sure he would not allow Kobe getting overlooked. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@biguprise2550]

T-Mac with a eating him alive I don't understand why people don't give this man no credit he was better than Kobe to me!!!!

[@greatomeister675]

T mac is nobody against these legends

[@biguprise2550]

@@greatomeister675 you better take another look check it out buddy this man was a animal on defence and no one could stop him NO ONE!!!!

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

Fuck Kobe lol overrated

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

@@greatomeister675 wth lol you dumb

[@mikhelBrown]

Why is everyone forgetting about Kobe?? 🤷🏾💯

[@josephcampbell1793]

LOL

[@williamelam6754]

Cause these people are clearly high and are idiots. I don’t even get into this mess no more cause it gives me a headache. How can people be so freaking stupid to let something this dumb come out of their mouths. I guess if he win a ring then he will be better than lebron or Jordan after one playoff series smh

[@MichaelJordan6Rings]

Kobrick fans are so cancer.

[@paulwilliams2024]

Michael Jordan lebitch fans are worst

[@jeremejones8651]

@@paulwilliams2024 lll i swear lebron haters talk about lebron more than his actual fans... This aint about lebron its about kawhi being better than kobe

[@ronhollins9703]

Kobe is definitely the closest thing we'v ever seen to Jordan.... period!!!

[@anonymous-8392]

🤦‍♂️ some of y'all can't read or listen. They said the most like Jordan in the league RIGHT NOW. Kobe is retired.

[@TheDoombugg]

Last time i check... Kobe lead in the history with the most miss shots

[@robertowens7715]

Kobe is definitely the closest to jordan in my opinion

[@cliffhill8895]

Anonymous - 😂😂😂😂

[@ShooterRichardson]

Ron Hollins thank you

[@tashrif46]

The thing with Kawhi, and like he said, in the pressure situation, the game slows down for him. He is patient and with a player like him you can't really force him to do anything really

[@BlazemyHaze22]

What?! Kobe is the closest thing to Jordan we've ever seen, Doc be smoking crack

[@strikeout77777]

what do you expect he still probably loves the celtics

[@tamikotaylor2735]

lol trust me doc knows better than that he just tryna recruit .

[@kylelarson5074]

Kobe is Kobe, he stands alone. You dont have to compare him to anyone because he invented his own style. Kawhi's game mirrors Jordan more, his shut down D, his athletic ability and even movements resemble Jordan more.

[@lukeosborn168]

I think he means current nba. It’s still kinda dumb. Kawhi is definitely number 2 though. He moves at a similar pace and has a really similar jumper imo

[@ohdaUtube]

No... Kobe: 80s MJ Kawhi: 90s MJ Gimme 90s MJ

[@rishimurumkar7671]

They forget about Kobe so quickly

[@WarriorsFanSince-ur3zu]

Lol yall kobe fan thirsty to be mentioned with Mike. He name bron kd and kawhi. You know why?? Cause they are in the league you dumb ass. This isnt about retired players. For fuck sakes

[@trentreznor8660]

In this argument coach doc...got fined....but why?we must respect his opinion...what do you want him to say anyway...a LIE?

[@MD-cd7em]

DOC IS PANDERING....HE MADE THE SATATEMENT....NO WAY IS HE THE MOST LIKE JORDAN...AND I LIKE HIM

[@terrybarrino6622]

He told a Lie ! Kobe is the most like Jordan we have seen!

[@bigbird9112]

@@MD-cd7em Doc was giving winks but he was dead on accurate. Kobe is most like Jordan in what way except offensive moves. Kobe got all defensive teams but c'mon no one ever talked about Kobe being a 2 way player. When people talk about Kobe they say offense. When people talk about Jordan they talked offense, defense, dominance, and that ability to be clutch. Kawhi is doing that and he won without a Shaq or Pau Gasol. He had Marc Gasol but Marc is washed up.

[@chitizzle]

Kawhi is in a Jordan like mode as far as no matter what you do Kawhi & teammates will get it done.

[@kli1991]

I'm gonna give Doc the benefit that he meant of the players currently active Kawhi of most Jordan like

[@UrbanOutlawsSk8Co]

@Matthew Spurs Someone didn't watch baseball during that era, because Kobe was a killer. He went at Mike the way Mike went at others.

[@kid_dynamite0872]

kli1991 no he meant ever. Kawhi is the closest to mike we’ve seen. They shoot the same type of shots, is closer to size than Kobe, also is a better defender than Kobe.. which Jordan was too. That’s what they mean, not the killer mentality.

[@fuddyduddie1205]

kid_ dynamite08 Kawhi ain’t shit like MJ man let it go. He’s the first Kawhi. Kobe is the second (knockoff version) MJ.

[@djpak1]

Kobe literally moved like Jordan. Doc is lost.

[@kingrob8278]

So you a random youtuber know more than a former nba player now a head coach in the NBA for over a decade? Ok bro.

[@christopherkb2432]

@@kingrob8278 who are you dickhead kobe is jordan 2.0

[@mrrightnow8726]

Doc must've had his eyes closed when he coached against kobe

[@jadanbolton4522]

Kawhi's like Clyde Drexler but with a better developed jumper

[@macballajay5627]

He mad he lost the 2010 finals bruh 💯😂😂

[@cynkauvanyau2059]

@@macballajay5627 Doc Rivers guarded Michael Jordan as an NBA player. If he couldn't have a different opinion on a matter than the usual fans, who can?

[@raincntry2657]

I agree with Doc. His game is the most like Jordan. He plays both ends, scores most of his points in the midrange, is strong, and smart. He's NOT Jordan but his game is the most like Jordan in its constituent parts.

[@browniethepit3914]

I love how the media builds up players and makes them the best over night.

[@DavidHernandez-px7dk]

BrownieThePit FUCKEN TRUEEE!

[@Jerron9494]

They be pissing me off like Kobe never existed! How fast we forget! And Kobe was the best player in the league from 06-2010.

[@shinehard1231]

Longer than that

[@Saviiq]

2001-2013

[@daquancurry7805]

Damn this man literally got a Kobe phobia lmao

[@kevinsnyder1390]

They call that a Khobia

[@thecreed1212]

@Douglas Faria the Celtics beat Kobe down even worse. I wish they had one more finals to settle things

[@thecreed1212]

@Douglas Faria yeah but in one of those games either game 5 or 6 they annihilated the Lakers. And watching that series you knew the Celtics were the better team. As for that era it was actually pretty stacked most of the time

[@lukaz3336]

@No Nope That game 6 score in 2008 was 131-92 I'd say it's not too similar. Kobe never beat down the Celtics.

[@cynkauvanyau2059]

Doc has always been clear that he thinks Kobe is a great player and he is afraid of him.

[@aarongdukey]

Clicked just to type this: KOBE.

[@AmadeusFrazier]

aarongdukey same 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jadanbolton4522]

Kawhi's like Clyde Drexler but with a better developed jumper

[@aarongdukey]

Sean Price I see. but directly in comparison, Kobe has the same game, same effectiveness to his team, almost the same success, and nearly the same exact body makeup. Kobe is as close to Jordan as we’ve seen. Kawhi, idk I guess he just is capable of making the most of every touch on the ball.

Jadan Bolton facts

[@Qoreay]

The Claw Moves Like Jordan, Kobe had MOVES like Jordan

[@ADRIAN-qw3yn]

This the dumbest shit ive heard all year bruh

[@tmac731]

ADRIAN naw you just dumb

[@Qoreay]

@@ADRIAN-qw3yn *Poser Hoopers*

[@DLL8252]

Damn u dumb

[@n3rds3y3vi3w]

I get what you mean, totally agree. It’s hard to explain tho, so most people won’t get it.

[@kchun5515]

Doc always tryna put kobe under the bus.. smh.. what a balding hater

[@Shazayum]

Just because ESPN isn't sucking off Kobe dont mean it's disrespect

[@librenglaro]

Do you even know what the phrase throwing under the bus mean? lmao

[@jaykeyz2730]

lmao he said nothing bad about kobe you trippin with no luggage!

[@9some]

lol: balding hater: lol

[@greatomeister675]

Kobe stans are worse than LeBron stans

[@phg0922]

Magic was right. Siakam was unstoppable. Not just a contributor but the primary scoring option.

[@chitojr5241]

Good job Magic, for setting up Doc 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 fined!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@cynkauvanyau2059]

No Magic did no such thing. It's just a wrong fine.

[@andrewbristow2817]

Doc Rivers is talking about the current players that are most like Jordan. I don't think he's casting shade on Kobe.

[@cntfoolmebuddy]

Andrew Bristow Its Kobe shade, trust me.

[@yisraeleinhorn1661]

clutcher than Kobe most simular to Jordan Kobe’s the core of the lakers problems Kobe 12th all time ESPN hates Kobe

[@MrGenexxx]

they really put kobe out of top 10?? I guess I'm not surprised. But it's nice to see more and more people now realizing ESPN does hate Kobe for real.

[@lenoncho7123]

I dont even watch Espn nowadays,too much dumbasses in one company!

[@4Paczjkor]

MrGenexxx Kobe has a 20 year career to get 2 FMVP & 1 MVP that’s why he’s not top 10. If he had 3 FMVP & 2 MVP he could’ve been top 10 no doubt.

[@NEONOIRERA]

The iPhone Director how do they hate Kobe when he has a show with them?

[@sounddeej3157]

Kobe should be top 10 but he ain’t top 5

[@Wanderersea]

Doc Rivers is starting up early on rolling that red carpet for Kawhi Leonard to the Clippers.

[@paulmurray8922]

Kawhi gives the impression that the game is moving slower for him than the other players.

[@erwin021777]

How easily they forget the 2000-09 Kobe..

[@MiNoGanG]

Mind blowing.

[@BallinDay96]

@@abrahamfrago3728 If that was the case he would have said right now but he said EVER

[@CustomizedUsername]

Even 2013 Kobe he when he was Vino

[@marcosleon215]

I like lashing but kobe could play defense too , he just stopped after he tore his Achilles

[@Hopstephoops]

Kawhi is going to single handedly beat the Warriors game 1

[@instrumentalistjade8367]

I agree

[@Christopher25S]

The most like Jordan??? Come on Doc. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Thorcat001]

Of all the active players ,yes he is

[@bobbybetwirlin8442]

Christopher David Suryanarayan calm down remeber kawi is a free agent and the clippers want him so ofc docs gonna sweet talk him

[@washburn11000]

Out of all the players now, he kinda is

[@Thorcat001]

Also a watch Kawhi copies Jordan vids. He copies alot of MJ moves.

[@opportunisticobserver]

Same someone who is rn

[@bonelark]

That was a great conversation there by some pros.... GSW In 6

[@tedalexander2560]

ESPN love this format for a show. I really think Magic, Doc, Stephen A and Wilbon make a great panel. Would love to see Stephen A and Wilbon host a show with former players and coaches.

[@eatsomepizza7798]

Ok it’s official! The Men in Black has wiped Doc’s memory with the Neuralyzer

[@jazzquire]

smh, not a single push back from the other panelists to mention Kobe on Doc's claim. man, Kobe's impact and memory are deliberately but slowly being cast into the abyss by the media. crazy.

[@kristopherrice1465]

Because he’s overrated😂 mj was efficient, Kobe wasn’t. That’s not bias that’s just a fact....

[@joesutherland9354]

21savage21 Lbj Fuck efficient all these bullshit advanced stats don’t mean nothing. Kobe was a killer just like MJ and all I care about is winning Kobe has 5 rings Kawhi has 1 enough said.

[@thebutlerdidit365]

Oh how quickly people forget about the great Kobe 😔😔😔

[@kingcollazo8376]

TheButler DidIT everybody forgets cuz he is retired

[@Gargantua75000]

Nobody talked about this injured dude 2 weeks ago. Media are so funny 😂

[@cjcj9026]

My only excuse for not sayin kobe name is because they were talkin about active players. Dam shame

[@solart9001]

Kwahi Leonard is better then KD no cap. Do people forget KD lost a 3-1 lead to Curry's Warriors????

[@jewelofnashville4042]

Kawaii abt to loose 4-0 to d warriors

[@MrIncredibleGuy]

jewel of Nashville Haha dumb ass 😆

[@nbate7170]

@@jewelofnashville4042 you were rigth😈

[@yrh002b8]

The disrespect Kobe get is amazing. We just gonna wipe 2006-2012 kobe.

[@davidcespedes1512]

Most missed shots in NBA history

[@AdioAsh]

2013*. He had an amazing season but tore his Achilles last game of the season. This was his "vino" year.

[@AndyfBaby319]

Adio Ash it was not the last game of the season

[@biglisthegoat3315]

David Cespedes Most made too stupid nigga...

[@dangeo1020]

This man ain’t nothing close to MJ... please. He has a nice game but come on now... pump them brakes a bit. If you said Kobe we wouldn’t have a problem right now.

[@fuddyduddie1205]

dangeo1020 same thing I said. Not even close.

[@iwcb8413]

Anything for ratings and gossip. Anybody with two eyes can see Kawhi shouldn't be drawing these comparisons lol.

[@thomaslee2558]

Y’all must not watch basketball much appreciate what this guy is doing he has only played one season after the spurs watch him shine now and get off Kobe and mj dck

[@FuckPolitcs]

He does attack the game exactly like Jordan did. It took him awhile to blossom tho.

[@trevonmoses]

Right they just be chasing the hype, if This was Harden they’ll be saying the same thing. Then let’s say the Raptors lose they gone slay Kawhi smh

[@chrisc7248]

Doc played against Jordan, and is qualified to make this kind of statement, let him be.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

*WORD* Chris!

[@shadyboy5090]

Doc rivers talking about his future player

[@freeformrico5850]

That’s a typo ,they meant Kuwait is the closest thing to Jordan 🧐😂

[@IanMahetiMbano]

Hahaha you tried!

[@jimkatsieris6179]

FREEFORMRICO genius pal

[@asooomy9125]

Hahahahaha

[@jordanrivas7398]

Gotta love a geography joke.

[@livingspringsofwaterminist7734]

You are an MVP 😂😂🤣🤣

[@robertdavis6877]

the closest thing to Jordan is KOBE , hands down but I see what Doc Rivers is doing lol trying to recruit Kawhi 😂

[@BlackMamba42]

KOBE BRYANT

[@robbiefernandez9517]

I think Doc meant more as in efficiency and his non stop aggressive defense. He picks his spots and is versatile offensively. He’s certainly not Mike, but nor was Kobe.

[@Ez3s]

I don't remember Mike being that stiff but okay DOC lol

[@KD-lw3rp]

Elitefrm 3 same exact thing I was thinking 😂😂😂😂

[@istartedajoke973]

Exactly.

[@Ez3s]

@Tim Tom His game resembles Jordans, but hes just a lot more mechanical with no swag nor flair..

[@WarriorsFanSince-ur3zu]

Like MJ and Tim Duncan had a baby

[@WarriorsFanSince-ur3zu]

and tim might had cheated with Scottie on the side

[@sorryidgaf.6043]

Kawhi just became a relevant scorer 3 seasons ago... lol

[@jjlove2725]

What?stop spouting that nonsense

[@MichaelJordan6Rings]

In his 3rd year, he's still young. Your point?

[@sorryidgaf.6043]

Michael Jordan stop comparing him to Michael.. period

[@Wil401Gaming]

@@sorryidgaf.6043 Yeah but he always had lockup defence

[@sorryidgaf.6043]

wil401prov and Kobe didn’t ? Lol 😂

[@AFRICATOAMERICAPODCAST]

And Siakiam listen to Magic after all he is Having a Big Series 🙏🙏🙏

[@robbiea276]

I agree with doc