Kobe Bryant 13 points 5 assists vs Nuggets 2003-04 *Game Winner

December 19th, 2003
Staples Center
Los Angeles, CA
Boxscore: www.basketball-reference.com/b...
Statline: 13 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, 5-14 FG, 3-4 FT, game winning fadeaway over Jon Barry
It was one very long particular day for Kobe Bryant. Over the summer of 2003, Bryant had been charged with rape in Colorado. Bryant's public image of being the league's posterboy had all but evaporated into an image of an aldulterer rapist which still holds true to this day. On December 19th, 2003, Bryant woke up at 4:30 AM for a flight to Eagles, Colorado and a full day in court. He effortlessly transitioned from court to court in Staples Center in time for the game against the Denver Nuggets. Bryant would come off the bench in the 2nd quarter and chip in 5 dimes in the quarter alone. He would then go on to hit the very famous game winning buzzer beating jumpshot over Jon Barry to cap off a long day.

[@ridiculous_sublime]

This is such a dramatic moment. If some of you didn't know, SLAM magazine published a cover story for Kobe titled: Kobe Bryant- Season on the Brink. But it wasn't only his season, it was his career. All of the greatness that we've seen since that summer was at risk, and the fact that he dealt with that risk and could still put on a show is nothing short of ludicrous. It's unfathomable. I can't even begin to comprehend the drama, the high pressure that he was dealing with. Crazy. Go LAKERS!

[@HKPBanuka]

Wow!

[@kinglo3145]

Almost bout cry watching this... We need a Kobe biopic

[@LakersDynasty42]

I remember this game, I was watching this with my friend and we both yelled when he made that! Kobe is sick, who else can come off the plane and make a game-winner at the buzzer?

[@BabySpit]

Mental toughness. To play in one court for his freedom and a basketball court for his team. All the while trying to keep his young family intact. My inspiration for sure

[@wavenstein]

one of Kobe's forgotten buzzer beaters. Thanks for putting this up

[@chriswalls5831]

Goat

[@IWantToMature85]

Can’t believe he’s gone

[@baldheadkid]

Who the F was the coach.. putting Jon Barry on Kobe.. single coverage.. with 2 secs left?? Are you serious???

[@Jenin2003]

LMAO

[@johnd3233]

Lol who was supposed to guard him? That Nuggets team was trash.

[@julep0824]

​@@johnd3233uhhhh????they made the playoffs but lose to KG in the 1st round eventually but they're not trash...

[@johnd3233]

@julep0824 uhhh they were the 8th seed and didn't have a single player capable of playing decent defense. They sucked.

[@chazmichel9722]

This is fucking greatness at his best I love him so much for moments like this God bring Kobe back to the lakers

[@goatman380]

Chaz Michel back to life*

[@chazmichel9722]

Kobe is alive fuck boi

[@ericdelgado2937]

I’ll never forget this game. That year I fell in love with the game of basketball. With Melo Lebron Dwade & all them dudes I was hooked. The Nuggets were actually good that year and I already knew about the Lakers so this was a crucial game at that time. Kobe broke my heart for the first time this game. He’s my favorite player of all time but I hated him when he played against my Nuggets. And dude always had it out for us too lol

[@chrisv.noire.6388]

Yeah I shed a tear on this way back when. Talk about poetic justice.

[@willsmith230]

No matter the time, the place, the situation; its all about the #MambaMentality - heaven is a better place now #thankyoukobe #kobe #kobebryant #kb8 #kb24 #kobesystem #BlackMamba #vino #goat #mambaout

[@ridiculous_sublime]

Yeah, me too I was said when they announced his departure. Great writer.

[@ArmandoKozomara]

My hero and biggest inspiration! Mamba Forever

[@travvyw7674]

Rip 2 Tha 🐐💜💛

[@IWantToMature85]

Travvy W yes, so sad

[@matteo_glv]

REST EASY KOBE

[@PapaDuck360]

3:40 Paul McDonald wasn’t ready 😅😅😅😅

[@DavidRojasJr]

Wild. Imagine this in 2023 3:40

[@houseofkungfu2543]

man i miss the none PC days. Its time for a come back

[@vipersian]

Hey autonomy07, do you what other games kobe played really well durin the trail?

[@LakersDynasty42]

Mookie Blaylock was a really good player and a hell of an on ball defender.

[@trainwithduanefitness]

Nicole Ritchie Lol hahaha, had to have been faded. Kobe went home to Vanessa and she was PISSED.

[@rompetexos]

kobe is in the building

[@grasd2]

it's kinda funny seeing Melo on the court with Karl Malone, two guys from completely different eras

[@GL_FAB]

Melo's rookie year and The mailman's last year in the league

[@jmarshall88]

Shaq barely reacted or even wanted to look at Kobe after that shot. The peak of the beef between them

[@johnd3233]

Lol he high fived him and hugged him. What more you want? A makeout session?

[@Rationalist101]

Shaq standing in the paint forever in a million years

[@Hardmayne]

is this the least points kobe has ever scored in one game

[@z4ng3tsu1ch1g0]

damn, look how young melo was... his rookie season..

[@lakerboy16]

OOOO YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@princesschilumba3889]

Where can I watch the full game ?

[@shoggyy]

oh man i wish i could've read that issue

[@LakersDynasty42]

Yeah I have that SLAM issue, that's a great story. I miss Scoop in SLAM.

[@TheKuzuri]

Read this game winner in phils book wanted to check out

[@2010raquan]

@LakersRule24 how much did melo have?

[@ImmortalDragon]

Wow great new feature.. 3:45

[@ImmortalDragon]

Dude.. how did you do that?

[@8cali94]

3:46 LOL

[@Rationalist101]

LMFAOOOOO

[@deevzrivera]

Ah I used to love when love was the most hated but all dropped 40 point games!

[@orca10]

kobe does what he does best which is be kobe

[@fsc125]

One dribble to your left, pump fake, Bang.

[@ddear2455]

It’s only one Kobe bean Bryant 😊

[@do7mike23]

they fired him because they said the ratings for laker games had gone down... thats bs because the only reason ratings were down was because they went 37-45 that year... joel meyers is so boring i miss paul sunderland

[@princesschilumba3889]

And why was kobe late for this game ??

[@lakermike52]

sunderland was good play by play man. he definatlty better then joel myers. They should out spero dedes on tv and put back myers on radio.

[@oldmanwithers1]

Carmelo Anthony physical peak - 2004.

[@jektopi]

nice.

[@easy24secs]

nice

[@deevzrivera]

Kobe*

[@shoggyy]

if this "Mookie Blaylock" guy was better than Kobe, people would have heard of him

[@0pravy0]

lmao at 1:43 'I think LeBron James is naturally a PG, who wants to look to pass'

[@xxethanarnoldxx2272]

6:22

[@MattJones1418]

i know!,,, i was getting drunk in my basement with my friend during college break... it was cool

[@2010raquan]

@2010raquan nvm

[@whoknows20232]

remind me when lebum can do this. pump fake at the buzzer

[@zacharyking1460]

Why was he late?

[@k4i808]

Court case

[@ingridperkins2746]

Kobe Was Riding A Bike

[@juggrxchgp8521]

Here cause of Gary Vee

[@heyman515]

Giordany Plaisir who’s Gary?

[@juggrxchgp8521]

ProtegeX15 Gary Vaynerchuck Entrepreneur/Motivator

[@heyman515]

JuggRxch GP link?

[@juggrxchgp8521]

ProtegeX15 instagram.com/tv/B-3ATggg4ac/?igshid=ec5663hvdw1f

[@juggrxchgp8521]

ProtegeX15 him and Melo

[@conwayandwhitmanman]

LMAO Jon Barry learn to stop biting on pump fakes before you run your mouth on espn

[@oldmanwithers1]

I am a fan of both Kobe and LeBron, but grow up, what you just said paints you as an infant.

[@lakerssskb8]

LOL 3:46

[@rawwiththerock606]

the white girl @3:41 🤣😂

[@Dre-xc2no]

Nicole Richie.😬🤣

[@marnimarnimarni]

FIRST!!!

[@xDJblaze757x]

Lebron is definitely a choke artist, and to use the overly used reason of Lebrons inferiority, Kobe has how many rings? How many does Lebron have? Here's a better question though..................how many play off appearances does Lebron have?

[@sixpack1385]

Apex Reign 2 more years later 3-6 and missed a game winning layup 😂🤣

[@rickeeprice8501]

Flew in from Denver to play against Denver