Kendrick Perkins' hilarious Kobe Bryant trash talk story | The Jump

Kendrick Perkins joins Jorge Sedano, Paul Pierce and Matt Barnes to tell stories about Kobe Bryant, including one in Las Vegas after the Boston Celtics had beaten the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2008 NBA Finals, and the time Kobe trash-talked Perk while he was with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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[@caper087]

“Aight perk don’t make me tear that other ACL” 😂 😂

[@tylerb325]

And that's such a Jordan thing, too. Just perfect.

[@CustomizedUsername]

Kobe was a savage

[@elifoot98]

Thanks, i couldnt understand that line

[@holidayarmadillo8653]

caper087 😂 Perk reaction face at 1:54 👀

[@lbcraiders1956]

Thats kobe!

[@josephalcindor61]

“It don’t cost nothing to show a lil love”

[@leyendalanova9447]

Joseph Alcindor powerful words

[@Buttington_Headerson]

Need to do it every day. Even to a stranger.

[@Buttington_Headerson]

Honestly had no idea how great a dude Perkins seems to be

[@JoeJacksonGT3]

This was incredible! Put a huge smile on my face, because he's right and man, he's real. He has a new fan.

[@andrewp5845]

Matt Barnes ball fake and Kob not flinching gotta be my favorite

[@1TotalJabroni]

Don't ever look at the other angle of that clip 😂 it'll ruin your life, still an awesome clip for how it was received

[@alexanderfarah]

He's referring to an angle that supposedly shows the ball not being in Kobe's face. However, it got debunked. Matt Barnes even confirmed that he got it right in Kobe's eyes the man didn't even flinch at all.

[@stevejackson1572]

@@kinggmirzzy6813 He's tryin' to tell you that the ball wasn't directly in front of Kobe's face, and it wasn't. However, MOST PEOPLE still would have made some type of movement...including Mr.Taylor.

[@victorvon5205]

Steve Jackson preciate u for this 🙏🏼

[@stevejackson1572]

@@victorvon5205 Right back at cha Brother!!🤜🤛

[@kentay6066]

Kendrick Perkins has the best Kobe stories by far to bring joy to your face

[@ezronlightbody7805]

I like this one 😂 but lue williams story was funnier when he took everybody kobe shoes cause they were losing 😂😂😂 kobe was a savage simple hate losing

[@DJ-ys9pv]

I like Jay Williams story. Saw Jay Will come into the gym while he was working out before a game. Kept working out even after Jay Will was done, proceeded to drop buckets on his head and after the game told Jay, “I wanted you to know that no matter how hard you worked, I would still out work you.” This story goes so hard bro.

[@Hayyden]

I haven't been able to watch any of them without crying. Tracy McGrady's and Shaq's interview just broke me even more. can't stand the fact that young children were killed too.

[@kentay6066]

@@Hayyden for me that's why Kendrick Perkins story is so good

[@New_Czar]

Loved Perk’s stories. Laughter is the best way for us to heal.

[@jillvalentinetifalockharts6443]

Perkins got the face of "don't nobody go in to that bathroom for about 35-45 minutes"

[@eduardogarcia5657]

jill valentine tifa Lockhart Sandwhich lmao 💀

[@tylerhackner9731]

😂😂😂

[@tylerhackner9731]

A very familiar face 😂😂

[@305Navi]

Yo I'm 💀 OMG! Too 😂🤣😅

[@fullmetallove5861]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tinosmo1]

Kobe is affecting the NBA after his passing. The players are closer then ever.

[@TheBorderJumper17]

@Jujuju That's yet to be seen

[@jackdaniels2905]

I love it.

[@grenadianking3]

Ehhh I doubt it

[@gastonsepulveda9187]

Except for the Grizzlies and the Knicks last night, smh.

[@Kingmight-vg4fq]

I'd say it's a combination of both, the part you referring to about everyone seeming closer is the reality that they face that while they are NBA players and while they have a lot of potential to grow and become stars that it does not exclude them from the reality of things, and that death is an appointment that can come at anytime anywhere, and unfortunately the passing of all the victims along with Kobe and his daughter was a harsh reminder of that fact, but in the same vein this also is going to breathe new life in terms of the competitiveness of the league people are going to play harder and want to be better certain beefs are things that were going on are sqaushed because ultimately in a nutshell while competition is what this game should be about it is important to remember that these things are very much temporary and once you walk off the court whatever legacy you left behind is what you will be judged by and in the case of Kobe he did just that, he left everything on the court and in life and now his example is paying dividends only accept he will never get to see it play out...r.i.p. to all lives lost...

[@poorboi8093]

"Don't make me tear that other acl" Demn Kobe smh man.

[@mrobitwice77]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jcp1756]

Stone. Cold

[@danie641]

I laughed out loud lol

[@immortal2893]

If he didnt tear his 1st one celtics woulda won again

[@Jaburu]

what does acl mean?

[@jonathanparnell3175]

Perkins has one of the best reactions to the Kobe tragedy I've seen. Taking this moment to focus on what we have in the present because we will never get back to the past and aren't guaranteed the future.

[@jordanruth0809]

Jonathan Parnell literally yes his is!

[@jaydensmom1001]

Cliche. That’s what everyone is “doing”. Get this country bumpkin off tv. He sucked as a player, he’s even more trash as a commentator.

[@jamiekoga1903]

@@jaydensmom1001 relax. Not the time for that type of energy.

[@wallyvee3039]

The stories put a smile on my face but then I realize Kobe truly is gone and I begin to cry smh.

[@eddilovee]

Same feeling here. I still haven’t accepted he’s gone. Just like my father when he passed. When people tell these stories, brings a smile to my face, then it hits me that he’s gone. Kobe was a legend. My fav basketball player all time.

[@NanaBisa1]

You begin to cry?? Is that your family if not its idol worship

[@eddilovee]

NanaBisa1 I shed tears for Kobe once, as soon as I found out. It was tears of admiring this guy my whole life, and he left this world. I didn’t worship Kobe, I admired him. He was a perfect example of hard work ethic. The man literally woke up every morning at 3am and hit the gym to perfect his craft. I admired his hard work and dedication. It all showed on the court. Probably the most triple teamed NBA player in history. There was no stopping Kobe. Nobody had an answer for Kobe.

[@Xavier-td4pw]

Russell 20 years man has an impact seeing him grow

[@Kayenta66]

@@NanaBisa1 And? I'm not religious anyway

[@youngkadar7342]

The only man brought a smile on my face since Kobe was gone, thanks Perkins

[@andrewveto]

you aight homie?

[@jmack91]

I’m still hurt, but it’s good relief to hear these great stories about our brother! Man Rest in heaven King/5xChamp.

[@quintfl]

Kobe's death motivated me to end the beef with my dad. I just haven't done it yet.

[@ksubyslowed]

bro let me know how that goes , im still tryna get there

[@jaybee2705]

Ksuby Get there bro don’t “Try”🙏🏽Prayers for both of y’all

[@v-.-1156]

go do it King! Life is short!

[@anja1627]

Bro, do it. Life is so short to harbor anger, bitterness, or hatred. How awesome to live a life that’s peaceful and full of love.

[@Dmoney34100]

Do it broski you won’t regret it, don’t hold on to anger forever bro

[@BenjiClips614]

“I thought I was going to go sit down in the county for a bit.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@benmarino1913]

This made me smile. Thank you PERK!

[@Kenny-qo5tz]

Man Perk is the best in ESPN right now. Every time with his stories and when he was walking in Boston, cracks me up.

[@noahmaroto]

Kenny I like Tmac a lot, but Perkins dope too lol

[@joepesci8930]

Kobes passing has knocked down so many walls and settled so many beefs within the basketball community. It humbled everyone. Reminded them to not leave this earth with unsettled animosity with others.

[@ultrakwon]

Was anybody else like, "Huh?" when they showed the replay of Blake dunking? I thought they were gonna show the Kobe play Perk reminisced.

[@SiresFire]

ULTRA KWON yeah. Im guessing maybe they just show bad plays from guests on the norm and it probably felt natural to regular watchers? But yeah it was odd lmao.

[@ianosaurus27]

Me too 🤣🤣🤣

[@JoshuaFrick3]

It's because that dunk happened on Jan 30, 2012 & yesterday was Jan 30th. The Kobe play probably happened on another day.

[@ABBAManon]

How come no one mentions that most of Blake's highlight dunks are offensive fouls. He always uses his left arm to push the defender down.

[@j317]

@@ABBAManon and most of them are throw ins he doesn't even touch the rim on them that's not a dunk to me

[@BigBadWolf_357]

Man I love hearing these Kobe stories

[@chavat9251]

Perk is a REAL ONE! 💯

[@lavishlavoe4854]

“But it was Kobe Bryant man it was Kobe man.” Mad excited lol

[@sipeublo4693]

That throwback dunk though "Was So Mad At Serge" 😄 WE LOVE YOU KOBE

[@williamwrench2592]

Perks reaction is one of my favorites-big ups

[@gphiltv9444]

I love hearing all these inside stories about him

[@ToddAndelin]

How Kendrick expresses love and admiration to everyone on the set there is a sign of how big his heart is.... reaching out to everyone...

[@jacksonkerins3037]

Loved what Perk had to say, he might be the best personality on ESPN in a while - as a Laker fan, hes my favorite Celtic all time

[@terrellc428]

Favorite Laker all time - Smush Parker😄😄😄

[@JPPSrules]

KG

[@jackschwartz1756]

Brian Scalabrine?

[@JoshuaFrick3]

"I'm thinking I'm aboutta go sit down in the county for a lil bit" LOL!

[@itconnects6693]

Underrated

[@mrtqtran]

"it don't take nothing to show love and appreciation." Well said Perk! 👍

[@jannpalay9333]

This is how we suppose to remember Kobe man, happy and cheered up while we talk about him because as far as I remember, he is always smiling and for me that smile man, there is something about it, and it lightens me up everytime I see it. Kobe is love man. ❤

[@oliviagonzales9040]

JAMMTV. I noticed his smile too. I noticed it on Vanessa which makes her more beautiful and their girls. Especially in the family photos. Everyone looks very happy not forced, if you recall Kobe and Vanessa have 2 teenage daughters. The family photos show love, unity, and they all have zing. Kobe did the talk and walked the walk. Wishing the family blessings and peacefulness.

[@lild6810]

i luv big perk!

[@zacbaxter8175]

Perk is totally giving me the feels! What a good dude, bringing some love, light and levity despite the tragedy. Beautiful thing.

[@TheIkaraCult]

After the shock and the tragedy it's great hearing all these stories and players reflecting on how immense a figure he was to them

[@youngboss24able]

Now that's a good Kobe story

[@CalfandCloverCreamery]

I love Perk being a sports commentator. He always has great points and a unique point of view, great analysis and puts out such positive vibes and energy.

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Kobe giving Perk a bear hug from behind is a hilarious thing to think about

[@JayBird2294]

Kendrick Perkins so real bro

[@mikelambo7133]

I like these stories they been coming out wit man

[@kingtshilobo1849]

That was hilarious I need those laughs. But yeah that’s totally Kobe 😂😂

[@rd-pd8xb]

Kendrick Perkins had me rolling. Kobe could inspire other pro’s!!! I could listen to these feel-good stories for hours. Where’s more of these? I’ve been crying for 4 days straight. I want some fun stories now.

[@maphack7923]

after a long week of sadness, we need this moments to lighten up the heaviness of what we are feeling.

[@NeksGaming]

I still can't fully accept that he's gone, but to hear these moments of Kobe's life that make you smile and laugh, it's very cathartic. I hope more people share good stories like that.

[@marinecorp1557]

I love kobe happy moments with nba players.These little things that makes u smile...

[@IsomSeales]

Perk is my favorite cat .. he’s mad genuine

[@marlowstanfield6815]

Perk literally just told the acl story 2 weeks ago

[@GTR24]

was it only 2 weeks ago? how sad!

[@kabagemayannick5097]

So? He can't retell it after Kobe's death SMH

[@marlowstanfield6815]

@@kabagemayannick5097 I didn't say it was a bad thing. I was just saying he just told the story 2 weeks ago and now Kobes gone, it still doesn't feel real to me, every night i go to sleep i wake up hoping this was a dream...smh

[@darnelldarbouze2692]

Marlow Stanfield yeah I remember, it's crazy now that he's gone.

[@ellocoo5121]

yeah I heard that too..

[@gwenmarie7311]

Kendrick Stories made me happy😇😇💯 Thank God for being able to smile and laugh. I have cried so much.Since this happened. Praying for all the families who lost their love ones.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌

[@jordanruth0809]

Man this is the best memory😂 he actually gave me laughter. For a moment he brought relief. No matter what, him and Kobe made it up!

[@InRediscoveryOfMe]

OMG I LOVE this segment because I laughed at Perks memories of Kobe and barely teared up like the others. Keep the smiles

[@edsworld760]

31 years old fighting tears every time I hear Kobe stories. Long Live Mamba!

[@simplysimple7628]

This laugh was well needed in this time of grieving. That sounds like Kobe. Hugging a player that just beat him in the finals. Ego driven, highly charismatic, but he always had a heart to throw respect and credit where it deserves. That’s kobe. That’s why so many are affected by his loss man......😔🙏🏼

[@robertwhite1993]

KP😂 Your big dude check it "At the end of the day, it don't take much to say I love you and respect you"got it!!! I'm gone👍✌🙏❤

[@chinqlinq89]

Robert White Man I grew up in an old school environment where showing emotion was not masculine or whatever. As i progressively got older, and the more I showed love and affection, the happier I became and realized it doesn’t cost you anything to make others feel appreciated and loved. Sounds so simple, yet is so hard for many of us to overcome.

[@robertwhite1993]

@@chinqlinq89 Feel free to share words I do!!!

[@shirleysavage7725]

Love Perkins outlook, show the love every chance you get

[@TheOfficialDamefame]

It made me feel good to hear some uplifting stories... Miss you Kobe.

[@kushonlyplz994]

Love you Kobe

[@MeenBean]

I love how the second the Blake Griffin clip comes up all you hear is Perk “NOOO” 😂😂😂😂

[@sean45m67]

MeenBean what clip?

[@RiruKrypto_]

@@sean45m67 at the end of the video if you watched it.

[@BallinRiceBowl]

Perk is simply awesome! Such real talk!

[@therealdannyfenton]

Im proud of Perk fr, him an Shaq are the only 2 guys so far that i've heard an seen them get the best lesson from Kobe's passing, appreciate everyone while we're on this earth. Leave no stone unturned, leave all thoughts on the table, and never be scared to tell your brothers you love em cause one day they wont be alive to say it back.

[@DB-ds4ke]

TrunksCell 125 💯

[@ThrillerALi]

Kendrick is so funny. I love his storytelling. This was a great interview. 😂🤣😂 R.I.P. Kobe, Gigi, and the other victims in the crash. 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤️

[@FYRFOX198]

That was a great thing Perk did, acknowledging friends with love...🙂👍

[@deewayne5666]

Perk was feeling his self 😂😂 too funny had me 😂😂😂😂😂😂much love

[@BenDover-vs7ih]

That was freakin awesome. Great stories. Legend of Kobe keeps coming.

[@kharris20413]

3:22 Soon As Perk Seen Cp3 he knew what it was😂😂😂 “Nooooooo”

[@kobekold]

Perks a real one. And that’s dope about the wife’s prayin for him

[@harleminthebuildn9234]

TOP MARKS TO KENRICK PERKINS FOR THAT STORY ABOUT KOBE BRYANT & FOR SHOWING LOVE TO ALL OF THE PANELISTS ON THE SHOW👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@31hoops73]

Perk is a real one! Played with his pops in New Zealand, he was a real one too. Great stories!

[@N.a.j.i.]

On EVERYTHING, PERK has an energy that needs to be shared w/the world! ENERGY DOESNT LIE! He has a genuine personality AND realness is missing out here...to piggyback on what he said: IT DONT TAKE NOTHIN for a man to tell another man "I like ya style"👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@legendaryskinman7305]

Its so awesome that this man has left this great impression on all of us. we were lucky enough to watch him grow and dominate

[@greenmachine6373]

Keep doing it Perk. Keep spreading love well onto the future. Let's bring all races together

[@segrad1]

And I love Kendrick Perkins now. Well said my Brother. PEACE from ATL

[@superkid12345]

it's beautiful that almost every single player/media person has a specific individual Kobe story.

[@JV-cl6wz]

Duuude.. perk really is a fun to watch not only as a player but also a great guest on post analysis shows

[@renewilson2540]

I love this segment!

[@persianchris2451]

I have had this same feeling as Kendrick Perkins. Feeling gracious and thankful to everybody around me. Even all you, even I don't know you

[@quinceyb921]

Perk is such a good, genuine dude 😢

[@RochellBarbara4690]

Perkins thank you for those stories ❤️ those were hilarious and sweet ❤️

[@Hayyden]

*NEVER JUDGE A PLAYER BY THIER GAME* I never liked Perkins as a player (because he was a tough opposition) but this guy has a heart of his size. much respect & love. miss you Kobe.

[@blackchronick]

I love Perk boy!!! Dude is hilarious. He a real one.

[@ambersmith6828]

Perk talking about Kobe bear hugging him, he said "secret service here is the president here, somebody bear hugged me, I thought I was about to sit down in the county for a little bit",🤣😂😭!

[@rogerhead5974]

Kendrick Perkins stories are Amazing, Thank You Sir.

[@hyorimax]

I use to hate Perkins as a player when he was playing for the hated team but after this segment. I found him him in a whole new light and have a newfound respect for him.

[@awdieee777]

Aww Perkins seems like a good dude. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

[@AllPRAIZE]

Gotta respect Perk for showing love to everybody on set and saying that “it aint hard to show love” Much love everybody! I love y’all even tho i dont know u personally

[@qj8195]

I love Perk man, he rep our hometown very well on TV, still got the accent, still got that BMT swag!! Ain't no hatin' from TX, give ppl they love while you can and while they here for you to do it...409 4 lyfe What up KP

[@MRHeartbreakXOXO]

Legend 💛💜💜💛

[@tonycorleone3663]

MUCH RESPECT TO BIG PERK SHOWIN LOVE TO KOBE.

[@lcruz5361]

I hope there's a way that kobe can see what hes done to everyone over the last couple days just by his actions here on earth. Its truly amazing

[@rodneyhigh2840]

I would’ve never expected Kendrick to be like this from his no smiles on court Kobe story made me smile tho

[@BarkanUgurlu]

Perk showed some sincere emotions, very nice of him. I began to like him.

[@brendanmcintosh1554]

"I walked up in the club like ayye you know what im sayin man" lmaooo

[@ramonawilliams7269]

This was extremely great and needful! 😇🙏💕

[@charlenewalker7891]

I adore Kendrick, continued blessings my man.

[@rodollaz938]

"Aii Perk dont make me tear that other acl" - Kobe Bryant 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@AlexSmith-tz2lf]

Kendrick Perkins absolutely has the right frame of mind with this whole video.

[@rogersaint1785]

Real bro real bro God Bless.

[@krisj827]

More Kobe stories!! Thanks Perk!🙂

[@raystoopyd498]

Big Perk with that Southeast Texas love. Respect forever Perk.

[@UndftdJ]

perk looks like a slim black dj khaled lmao

[@erikpuka2627]

Slim??Perk Abòout 300 lbs nowaday

[@easymoneycroomy]

Looks like Rick Ross in a nutshell

[@ng5279]

Ahaha that’s a first he kinda does tho ahaha

[@UndftdJ]

@@erikpuka2627 slim in comparison to khaled lmao

[@golddragon8672]

Dude just said he loves you then you killed him with that replay?! 😂😂😂

[@kimberlywoolfolk7575]

Love this ❤❤❤❤❤

[@geoffreywendelen660]

Wholesome

[@chrisi6776]

awesome stories Perk

[@masonpatrices]

Well set sir!!!!!