Kobe Bryant 5th Championship, Full Series Highlights vs Celtics (2010 NBA Finals) - Finals MVP! HD

Kobe Bryant 5th Championship Ring, Full Highlights | Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers - All Games | 2010 NBA Finals in 720p HD
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[@alanrojas6963]

“The Lakers repeat, back to back titles” - just has a different feel now 🤧 R.I.P Kobe, and GiGi 🕊

[@xoxo-pp7ru]

Mamba

[@AydanG2002]

Alan Rojas amen c died I heard that exact phrase in my head

[@peterjr6954]

Alan Rojas 😭

[@itskjj_]

Mike Breen the 🐐 commentator

[@pranaykotwal3497]

Ik how u feel abt love and Gigi. I feel it too. But instead of mourning we should be celebrating! We should be celebrating what inspiration he put in all of us! I don’t even play basketball. The only reason I started watching it was cuz of Kobe. His motivation and inspiration is contagious! His mamba mentality is contagious! So yeah, we should be celebrating the good he brought for us!

[@jaydaytoday3548]

Kobe the best player i ever saw, Jordan the best player i ever heard of.

[@marvinallen7117]

Jordan will always be the best player ever if you saw him or not, r.i.p Kobe

[@rjaylazaro3262]

Kobi is one best player of nba... Farewale kobi.. . .. God bless.... Ur memory will still in our hearth

[@thaariqulakwa8834]

I just made a new kobe bryant type of player in my 2k, thomas bryant... I'll play him in my leage until at least he have that 5th ring....

[@jwenang5364]

Jordan the best player i ever saw, Kobe the most talented player i ever saw...RIP MAMBA

[@Sc0rch91]

Marvin Allen idk if you understand what he means

[@gamer82424]

THINK ABOUT THIS FOR A SECOND: Kobe averaged almost 30ppg and 10 rebs this series when there was hardcore defense and games were often ending in the 80s scorewise against 4 Hall of Famers of the Celtics (Garnett, Pierce, Allen, Rondo) and also All NBA Defenders like Tony Allen, Rasheed Wallace with a bunch of role players and Pau Gasol, and most impressive of all is that he did this all with: - a broken finger (had to change shooting form mid-playoffs) - a sprained ankle - bad right knee - bone spur - tendon issue in wrist FUCKING GOAT, MISS U SO MUCH EVERYDAY MAN ❤️❤️😢 RIP

[@RobinXlone]

this is what AI did against Kobe in 01

[@hristijandimitrovski8664]

Everyone says when Jordan played, it was the best basketball. For me the best players, the best matches were when Kobe played. In 2000s definitely basketball was the best. Kobe Bryant is also for me definitely the GOAT without thinking.

[@RobinXlone]

Hristijan Dimitrovski Lebron is better than Kobe Bryant easily

[@hristijandimitrovski8664]

@@RobinXlone never. Lebron always played full matches, Kobe first 2-3 seasons was in the bench and played 15-20 minutes per game, it is much different. It means if he played full matches he would have more points than Lebron 100 now, would have much more assists than now and would have much better statistics. Also if wasn't his injury he would be play longer basketball and would be much better, after his injury his statistics were worse, it means that his injury destoryed his career forever. If you say MJ is better than Kobe, ok, maybe I will say ok, but also it isn't true, but you said Lebron is better than Kobe🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️you never watched him.

[@RobinXlone]

Hristijan Dimitrovski do erase his first 3 season then. Then compare 17 seasons to 17 seasons and Lebron still got better jumbers

[@alexl.4362]

The last title of Kobe was probably the most impressive, that Celtics team was packed.

[@boominaughty9531]

the road to the finals was even more impressive. The worst team they faced in the west playoffs was KD's 50-win thunder...

[@jameswalker6864]

The Lakers were also packed, which made a very evenly disputed final. Boston had superstars like Garnett, Pierce and Allen and stars like Rajon Rondo, but Lakers had the two superstars Kobe and Pau Gasol (6 times All-Star, 4 times All-NBA team selections and future Hall of Famer) and the four stars Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom, Metta World Peace and Derek Fisher.

[@onepiece6529]

Its what made him the goat

[@SP-gn3fg]

James Walker Lmao fisher, Odom, Bynum, and world peace were def not stars, they were role players at best, Bynum was always injured or gassed especially this series, Odom was inconsistent, fisher was just a 3 and D game manager, and metta was WAY passed his prime.

[@jameswalker6864]

@Ali Ali I agree with your logico-methodological analysis.

[@DiscordEdits]

" As celtics fan, We didn't think Kobe Bryant could break our hearts one more time. We were wrong " #Legend #Mamba4Life

[@AvecPoesie]

That is profound.

[@isthatruwop]

That’s Luv.

[@imrightuwrong9946]

Best comment so far from a fan

[@luismeza1367]

Best and classiest comment I've seen in a very long time. Thank you from a lifetime laker fan.

[@GoldBanks60]

Total respect for you

[@vashoncarridice]

The dude literally played like it’s his last. I miss him so much ..

[@chriskelley4530]

Me and you both bro

[@kaayb3243]

Aqours萬歲 no he’s not simpleton

[@SolitaryJay]

and now he is gone , what a cruel world we live in

[@HenrySd]

Jayhhs agreed

[@Theterminato2013]

Seeing Kobe get his revenge against both the Pheonix Suns and Boston Celtics in the 2010 playoffs after both teams eliminated the Lakers in the 2006-2008 made this title so special.

[@jameswalker6864]

The 2006 Suns and 2006 Lakers had nothing to do with their 2010s versions, so it didn't let any "revenge" feeling. 2006 Suns had Steve Nash, Shawn Marion, Quentin Richardson, and Joe Johson (and none of them were in 2010), 2006 Lakers had no Gasol, so they were a non´-factor for the title. But both Lakers and Celtics didn't change much between 2008 and 2010, giving a real sense of revenge.

[@nouhpeel1271]

@@jameswalker6864 steve nash wasnt on the suns in 2010? lmao sure

[@carlovelasco1825]

Kobe Bryant was the complete package. In his repertoire, you saw Kareem's hookshot, Jordan-esque footwork, step back 3s before Harden, infinite range before Curry, and intense defense. Truly a master of his craft and it was an honor to watch him play.

[@dedpool_69]

What about passing skills?

[@carlovelasco1825]

@@dedpool_69 Watch his games especially during his 3peat, he was a great passer . He passed the ball more often when he had a complete team to pass to. Unfortunately, his future teams weren't as stacked and sometimes, it was better for him to shoot the ball than to pass.

[@carloswylie4968]

He also drew up plays.

[@infinitegrowthwithro4006]

He really had unlimited amount of moves it's crazy.

[@Handsum16MF]

Fr bro watching this shit as a kid to watching this shit as a grown up is still amazingly shocking I'm finna play 2k😂😂

[@kingofgrooveness]

Yea watching these ring highlights you can literally watch his speed and physicality deteriorate whole his finesse and amount of moves exponentially improve. That short cornrr fade is the meanest of them all though.

[@emjay1249]

He does it all. Shoot 3s midrange finish at the rim footwork post game handles on ball defense clutch mentally strong. Full package

[@deandrepage1048]

@@emjay1249 We need Anthony Davis to demand Mamba-Mentality, be a SKILLED-BIG = Lob Dunks & 3-pointers. 😀😀😀 A former point guard before sudden growth spurt, so Anthony Davis does not want to trapped into being an INTERIOR SCORER ONLY.

[@nickofrmdastuy6173]

Aqours萬歲 yo stfu bitch you been under 3 comments saying “he is rape” like stfu, show sum respect, the man ain’t on this earth no more smh #RIPKOBE#RIPGIGI

[@fatherforgivemeiamasinner2107]

Kobe was the most difficult shot Maker of all time rip Mamba

[@groovypurp8926]

too smooth ent easily

[@user-xs1hg7gg9l]

Dirk Nowitzki

[@groovypurp8926]

Ori Love Sleeping no

[@groovypurp8926]

Ori Love Sleeping kobe a hella more difficult shot maker

[@onlyonejeree8347]

Most definitely

[@tubenachos]

Kobe and Artest was tough defensive duo nobody talks about 😳

[@1RC1dominic]

I guess people really overlooked kobe's defensive skills because of how skilled he is offensively.

[@resdalhogal3]

@@1RC1dominic exactly

[@yeeskee588]

“Kobe passed me the ball” 🤣😢😭

[@jdayala-wright8875]

Artest set the stage for Pierce with that physical take down that he was not going to be the MVP this time like in 2008.

[@tminusbs-qc6cw]

@@1RC1dominic 6 -24 game 7 that mamba mentality

[@skyShaniel-818]

Kobe didn’t die. He got drafted to a basketball game in heaven RIP KOBE💛💜

[@Giegiagiegia]

The defense was just intense. NOTHING LIKE THESE DAYS.

[@musiconcloud17]

These young kids who were toddlers like to make it seem like Boston's defense wasn't HOF level. They made Kobe work for everything. They love bringing up his 6-24 shooting in game 7 and disregard everything else.

[@lukaz3336]

@@andycarollsuarez LeBron killed this Celtics team. I guess you forgot that he also played back then? You act like he didn't.

[@lukaz3336]

@@andycarollsuarez Also why are you talking shit on Kawhi? Did you see what he did last year?

[@andycarollsuarez]

@@lukaz3336 Yea...Did he killed them in the finals? You know, when a team is trying the hardest to win? No? Okay.

[@Mcjesus97]

Someone On the Internet he killed them in 2011 and 2012. He had to run to the heat after we destroyed him in 08’ and 2010 you clown 😂. We almost beat him in 12’ too when KG was 36 and so we’re Paul and ray so get your facts right.

[@karatekidguy8]

Kobe made me cry twice in my life. Once when he beat my celtics game 7 in 2010. And the other when he died in that goddamn helicopter. Love ya Kobe! I’ll make sure my kids know who you were! RIP

[@hristijandimitrovski8664]

😪😪Nice comment dude.

[@pjpjpj5524]

Yah bro.

[@MM-ss9mp]

His last game had me crying

[@grantdowling8550]

@@MM-ss9mp same

[@dodiaguswandi5828]

Respect dude

[@BRBallin1]

Can we agree that 2010 championship is one of the best endings and celebrations of a title? No other title celebration had the excitement like this one imo

[@ringwormboy1575]

2016

[@JoaoGabriel-nv2vq]

@@ringwormboy1575 the game 7 was in Oakland, not Cleveland

[@someonelivescash]

@@ringwormboy1575 nah, 2016 is the best finals ever but game 7 was in the bay. lakers won game 7 in LA and all the fans were there. 2016 arena was hella quiet for obvious reasons

[@DillaDonuts]

@everyeraatonce 2016 might be the most overrated finals. None of the games were close except for game 7 and on top of it they wouldn't have came back if draymond wasn't kicking people in the nuts.

[@BullyMaguire387]

​@@DillaDonutsThe best NBA Finals ever in history are 2007, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018, man these Finals are so special. 😆

[@kristin6800]

Kobe was a different animal. This man was on a mission to win. Every single time he was on the court, he made it his mission to get the ball in his hand and extend the lead to ensure the Lakers won every game. I miss him so much. No one else is doing it like him.

[@jasonmoukala8909]

Mj did it better

[@EzzyBuckets]

Played with a broken finger... ON HIS SHOOTING HAND!! as well as a bone spur in his ankle and a bum right knee... 🐐

[@lucasmichaels2204]

I don’t care. He didn’t punch a white board. He don’t know what it feels like to play with “basically broken hand”

[@DosNeckace]

Lucas michaels lmao

[@EzzyBuckets]

Lucas michaels 😂😂😂😂

[@EzzyBuckets]

The Legendary One He has 15 rebs don’t forget that lol. It’s all opinionated for real. And I don’t really wanna argue about another man being better than another but to me Kobe’s that guy. You feel MJ’s that guy cool.. you feel Lebrons that’s guy cool too.

[@leod8489]

The Legendary One broken finger/other injuries.Did They win still?

[@Ben2bwild]

Man those Celtics made Kobe earn every damn point!

[@jonathangutang3313]

This is so damn right!!

[@calebscomedy11201]

Justice Follower this is a basketball video bru

[@ZackieTheBun]

Justice Follower Bro fix your grammar and get the hell out of here

[@MitsuoRLCoach]

that boston team was as stacked as bird's team and kobe still fucked them up

[@ryanavery3066]

Mitsuo “fucked them up” 😂 lakers got demolished in 2008 and barely won in 7 in 2010 where Kobe shot 6-24 in game 7

[@vertsaciaaron1374]

He did this with a broken finger and a knee that he to be drained a couple of times .. that off-season he went to Germany and came back super explosive

[@3rdworld-witch527]

This was when i knew kobe was my all time favorite player.

[@LDis1]

The greatest Lakers player of all time...

[@TheSwagIsBack]

Chris L player period.

[@coachtorres5536]

GLOAT

[@kobethegreatestlaker5324]

I agree somewhat

[@grunt117]

superuly23 da man GOAT Of all time;

[@davidorioli3870]

@The Real JayNice and still not a better Laker

[@jayvillani4893]

His mid range package is UNFAIR Never seen someone hit so many long twos with double teams

[@Rusty1OO915]

Commenting on this bro. . This is so weird, I can't see any player anymore shooting those contested shot vs 2 or 3 defenders then fading away. . Aside from his master Jordan, Kobe perfected Jordan's spirit and took it to another level coz he's not the best player from his draft. It was just sheer hardwork and dedication

[@yourlocallunarian3202]

@@Rusty1OO915go watch durant games

[@Rusty1OO915]

@@yourlocallunarian3202 I knew Durant, I am saying 6.6 guards like Mj and Kobe. . Durant is actually 7 ft like Dirk. . It would be easier for them

[@yourlocallunarian3202]

@@Rusty1OO915 guards wise i'll say luka, klay and booker at least

[@Rusty1OO915]

@@yourlocallunarian3202 they play slow, Booker kind of since he idolize Kobe, same as Paul George and Derozan but maybe we can't compare since Mj and Kobe had that finesse when fading.

[@jaystar4535]

Man, 2010, The last Champion Kobe and the Lakers have Won... Legendary times..

[@PierreDennis]

Yeah, let's not talk about the bubble. RIP Kobe, The greatest Laker.

[@savifrank6323]

Re-watching this you can really tell Kobe wanted it more then anyone else. Diving for the loose balls into the stands, and the amount of huge blocks was crazy

[@Jorgecutzz]

I’m a Kobe fan but man sometimes he shot some crazy ass shots but that’s what makes him KOBEE

[@killadez3511]

Greatest tough shot maker of all-time

[@othellorucker8107]

People really forget how great this man is. Really need it put some respect on his name. The media loves to distort kobes legacy and his greatness. That is facts and is indisputable period. Only the real can see that. He is an all time great

[@kcohana2252]

Othello Rucker’s know he’s an all time great it’s just the kobe super fans trying to make an argument he is better than Lebron which he clearly isn’t. this is discrediting Kobe it’s just lebron is better

[@keithnicolas3097]

Kc ohana not really

[@brandonpagan9997]

Lebron is a SMARTER player. Yes he is more efficient because of his size and ability to get downhill to the basket. That does not make him a better player. Kobe can do just about everything you could need out of any player. He can shoot, pass, rebound, call plays, set up his teammates, he can draw doubles, triples. He can dribble. He is extremely effective for someone who took as many shots as he did, WHILE having injuries throughout his championship runs. Lebron has been incredibly healthy his entire career, and also takes a lot less jumpshots than kobe did. Yall need to look past stats and learn basketball. Just because brons stats are better dont make him the better player. If he was a better player wouldnt he have more rings than kobe? He did get swept by the Mavs, while Kobe beat them to win a chip. Lebron fans always have an excuse as to why he only has 3 rings and its always because of “lack of help” but if hes the “GOAT” isnt a D.Wade, Chris Bosh, Lebron team good enough to beat any team that year ?

[@othellorucker8107]

Brandon Pagan very well said and unbiased educated comment respect my guy 👌🏾

[@devonh6506]

Nobody's forgotten it's just that lebron overshadows him

[@JohnnyCage4Real]

Every single time I see that end of the 4th quarter when Kobe runs to get the ball and celebrate I get the chills. Every single damn time, man. R.I.P. Legend

[@blessed2950]

It’s 2023 and Kobe is gone but I’m still here watching some of the games he played like this one where he won his 5th ring. been a Kobe fan since I was a kid and boy I was so hurt when I found out he passed away 😔 Kobe was the greatest player of all time hands down. REST IN HEAVEN KING/GOAT/LEGEND

[@tree8103]

Everything about this man made him the complete basketball player: his IQ, his natural ability to score, his dog mentality, his leadership capabilities. Even from interviews, you can tell hes a goat. No one really compares on all levels.

[@lukaz3336]

MJ?

[@FUCKTURY]

Kobe did it with Pau Gasol and a bunch of role players GOAT

[@jaycool9480]

Odom was a good 6th man for them off the bench and Bynum was an up and coming Big man that came into his own that year. But Odom has been huge in their playoff runs. Would've been Tmthe celtics and Lakers in the finals in 09 but KG was hurt.

[@langsz]

kobe never shoot 50% or above in the finals, GOAT.

[@davis2145]

Julius jeaN baptiste true but look at the talent on the other team. Garnett, Allen, and Pierce... way more talent on the Celtics than lakers that yesr

[@CrazyFoo501]

@@langsz False he shot 51.4% fg, 54.5% 3pt against the 2002 Nets who were the top ranked defense that year

[@killadez3511]

@@jaycool9480 Odom was 6th man the yr after calm down

[@moffo2626]

11:10 Kobe shot that with his left hand, insane skills

[@danielallyway]

My wife and I grew our love over this series.

[@aahilhoque809]

Why are you everywhere

[@abhirajarora7631]

This comment weird ash

[@Talkinknicks]

???

[@rahulchintapatla7097]

@@aahilhoque809 lol

[@rako4717]

that fadeaway and shooting form is GODLIKE.

[@Caddi1985]

Yeah he got it from Jordan!

[@xrampx3339]

Whats crazy is that Ray Allen consistently played really good defense, but its almost useless to Kobe

[@user-sj6wv7bz9k]

It is why.. James harden can not won to the playoff and championship.

[@erikmerced6329]

@@user-sj6wv7bz9k if only he stopped flopping, James Harden would learn how to win on his own, but he depends too much on free throws. I hate the way he plays, but I won't act like I wanna see him lose. I really hope he gets a championship with Westbrook

[@brucezhang211]

@@erikmerced6329 i don't know man, i got against em ,it's just they don't seem to be ring bearer material, specially with Westbrook's injuries and aging.

[@em-jaybee9883]

Kobe's times in the NBA was the main reason I fell inlove to the sport. I just remembered me and my older brother shouting and cheering with tears of joy by the time they won that chip like as if we were one of the audiences in Staple Center while watching this game. It really feels different if you have a player that you like the most amongst all of them other NBA players. For that, if yours is still playing, cherish every moment of his game.

[@bettyjeanstokes360]

We know this was the sweetest win Kobe, it was for us too. Thank you and thank God for you and the Lakers winning, thank you. With much love Kobe and Lakers. I just love watching Kobe and the Lakers play, what a team and what a great coach Phil Jackson. Man, we all needed that win.

[@vincemartin8780]

2000 🏆 2001 🏆 2002 🏆 2008 😞 2009 🏆 2010 🏆 I wish Kobe should of won 6 titles RIP GOAT

[@slapshot68]

He made up for it by winning an Oscar

[@ibleedpurpleandgold9084]

Should have won 7. 2004 against Pistons.

[@TheTororist]

@@ibleedpurpleandgold9084 they should have been swept

[@marklesterviloria1494]

2004 against Detroit. 5 Championship out of 7 NBA Final Appearance. Multiple Finals MVP. Should've won 7 rings.

[@robocock475]

Even if Kobe won in 08, he would've lost in '10

[@asapade1562]

Back when the finals were actually good

[@Tehnicker]

2013 and 2016 were pretty good in recent memory too

[@pepokostoski7460]

Tehnicker i feel like these finals are gonna be extra good

[@greatest599]

Pepo Kostoski warriors

[@traydacreatorbeats4228]

Asap Ade was just thinking that watching this

[@ibetternotseeyousimp556]

Especially playoffs. 2009 was a great year

[@tysolackheart7861]

Still can't believe my childhood hero is gone,it is really hard to move on Kobe we will miss you so much Rest easy KOBE AND GIGI WE LOVE YOU

[@jrandomx8548]

this is called a championship fight. the 2000s-2010s were diff and i’m sad to not have seen it

[@ambotlang7401]

the most complete skills and talent in NBA history

[@juwandunbar8897]

kobe is top ten player all time but not better than mj

[@IsaacMazur]

Complete? All he had was great scoring ability and stingy d. But his shot percentage was ass and he was a ball hog. Shaq gave him 3 rings.

[@openworld6337]

@@IsaacMazur thats why he was first defensive first team a few times? Fucking moron.

[@openworld6337]

@@IsaacMazur shaq couldn't win before kobe . He had penny lmao. Fucking moron i swear. Kobe won more titles with out shaq than shaq did with out kobe facts.

[@ericheart1198]

@@IsaacMazur biggest myth of b ball history. In multiple game 7s in their 3 peat Kobe outplayed Shaq. Game 7 Kobe had 24,11,6,4...shaq had 18 points. Game 4 against the Pacers shaq fouls out and Kobe scored 8 points in OT. Game 7 against the kings Kobe had 30,10,7. Kobe came up big in the 3peat. Here's my more facts for you to see bleacherreport.com/articles/184973-if-you-think-shaq-handed-kobe-his-three-rings-well-youre-an-idiot

[@thetruthisreal4033]

Kobe Bryant was always my favorite growing up. I grew up always wanting to see him. Kobe was like my jordan of the 2000s. The dude literally did everything and poured his blood sweat and tears into Los Angeles. Still should have won more titles and MVPs in my opinion

[@shaunr5450]

Ya its outrageous he only has 1 MVP.

[@omacktube]

Def more mvps. And if the league woulda let that cp3 trade go thru u never know what couldve happened.

[@ayodeniji4586]

Too bad hes gone forever

[@samikedir564]

Who’s here after the Lakers won the Chip💪🏽💪🏽 RIP KOBE, GIGI and everyone on that tragic day🕊✨✨

[@BRBallin1]

Looking at all the championship games makes me appreciate how 2010 game 7 ended. The way the game was close all the way through and ball being thrown cross court to Kobe, the finals MVP, to catch the ball in excitement and then standing on top of the table and cherish the moment to its fullest.

[@franklinclinton2276]

He is great. The most skilled player in NBA history. He can score anytime he wants and from anywhere on the court. The best player after Michael Jordan.

[@lamertofar8gaming443]

No

[@johnmarkmatas9277]

@@lamertofar8gaming443 Yup

[@shafarjuliyanto]

RIP Kobe Bryant 😢 You are the legend. Your fans from Indonesia

[@togonumber]

Hello to you in Indonesia

[@BHTSGOHARD]

Every time I watched Kobe’s name get called before a game I knew I was watching greatness the hardest worker in the NBA and most talented. Offense defense hurt healthy Kobe gonna get it done

[@louieliu4356]

in tears

[@rphilemo313]

When will they stop disrespecting Kobe? ....When?

[@reesyroc1369]

Laringo flamingo when they find a weakness in his game or answer, how do you stop him? I haven't heard an answer yet lol

[@dariusgray7577]

As long as they keep comparing him to lebron

[@gregorysheperd2113]

Ringo Flamingo when Kobe fans stop saying he’s better than jordan

[@carllazarraga2858]

Who's disrespecting kobe? He's the second baddest man to ever play the game behind jordan.

[@NikolasThane]

@@carllazarraga2858 tell that to all the lebron fans who keep rating kobe not even top 15 smh

[@jstiles1659]

Kobe Bryant gets disrespected by ppl but he's the closes thing to MJ and Kobe Bryant finals record stands at 5-2 with five chips on his fingers tho

[@jstiles1659]

Rayyan Funny video ok and lebron got swept twice meaning every player has bad games tho

[@macg6999]

Jay Lee if you ask Jordan he would say the same thing

[@joshjohnson3867]

Rayyan Funny video pippen is top 10?

[@sergraphix]

Lol Funny video broken finger ankle spur and had problems with his right knee ?

[@sergraphix]

The real goat would take Kobe over lebron kobe is the clone of Micheal and there is proof kobe is legit the exact same person to the point where it’s scary.

[@thefearless4164]

This never gets old. Until now I find myself looking for memorable moments I was able to experience with Kobe. Wish he was still around.

[@flexman70]

Yall remember Kobe's only 6'6", slight build, fairly small hands and decent hops. So basically his best physical gift as a basketball player is his height. But his best and utmost unfathomable attribute is his mental fortitude backed by an unquenchable work ethic. Vince Lombardi once said "Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence." In Kobe's case he chased perfection and became a legend.

[@georgeb890]

I remember watching this when i was 12 and fell alseep during the game and went back to school the next day and everybody told me the lakers won. I was the happiest kid on earth 😂😂😂

[@jasonchilado]

George B school in June?

[@ephemeralbeauty4008]

@@jasonchilado summer school he had to make up for his bad grades

[@dizzy7859]

Fake fan

[@rickyqueen2621]

George B There's NO WAY I could have fallen asleep on ANY game THIS series!!! Let alone GAME 7!!!

[@postymalony2404]

@@jasonchilado he's probably from the Philippines

[@martinjosephsalvador7946]

This was the game that made me love the game of basketball because of kobe. When i was kid i never like the game of basketball i never watched nba games back then, but because of this game 7 of the finals and kobe made me love basketball when i was in highschool i always imitate kobe's jump shots and his mentality and that made me an athlete , kobe has inspire many its just so sad he died. RIP Black mamba 🙏🙏☝️♥️

[@commandershepard1838]

Kobe had a bad shooting night and his brothers stepped up for him. And Kobe never gave up. Still went to get his own and gave his all. Still got a double double. RIP my 🐐

[@fatehfini5856]

You guys keep bringing up Kobe’s bad shooting game, Game 7 final score was 83-79 it was a tough defensive game nobody shot the ball well in that game 7 and Kobe had 15 rebounds let’s not forget about that.

[@justincruz371]

Fateh Fini for real they just look at the box scores,not the actual game

[@halginute3141]

Fateh Fini he played like fucking garbage, lets not forget about that. No fuckin passes

[@BajaDeezNutz]

Hal Ginute Tough defense = forces bad shots and bad passes. Can’t pass if there aren’t any passing lanes.

[@frddpsct9792]

Hal Ginute youre garbage.

[@halginute3141]

Alfredo Depasucat triggered

[@user-zv4dk9rb2z]

the fact that he was making these shots 100% smothered when I can't make it while being open

[@cdcoolnes4900]

Qs Sym - He is one off the greatest players off all time.........

[@AD-ur1fk]

I don’t thin I’ve ever seen him have space. He’s smothered on every play. Had to work for every basket

[@86heartz67]

Congratulations for the 17th NBA title

[@chriskelley4530]

I really do think that his performance in this series was one of the greatest performances of all time.

[@jamalabdelbaset6635]

One of the most iconic images of the 2010 NBA Finals was Kobe Bryant ignoring Chris Rock.

[@290TheEmpireRecords]

mamba mentality is what they call it

[@brandonorozco8358]

Shaq has played with both Kobe and Lebron and when he was asked “who is better Lebron or Michael”? He replied, “why does no one ever mention Kobe? It seems a bit disrespectful.” He said that the Mamba was on a level he has never seen before. The fact SHAQ is calling out the media for that just goes to show how important Kobe was to the Lakers and to Basketball in general. The media and Lebron fans like to dumb down Kobe’s accomplishments but at the end of the day, Mamba was a deadly weapon, The man scored 60+ points his final game, he holds the record for having the 2nd highest point game in NBA history (81). He has 5 rings 2 MVPS Shaq having the other 3 but even Shaq has said Kobe is better than him and doesn’t even want to be compared to Kobe. Shaq was an amazing player, very humble and very honest and I believe his word and the things he saw in training and on the court over some cushion warmers sitting behind a computer screen. Michael > Kobe > Lebron (3 greatest players in history)

[@quiasnoorzad]

Brandon Orozco lebron not top 3 yet maybe 4th or 5th for sure. My top 3 list. 1 Jordon. 2 Kobe. 3. Wilt.

[@austinbridges7928]

Desmond Hackney your list is terrible beside MJ at 1, Kareem is ahead of Kobe and Wilt by a landslide

[@dbz4735]

Austin Bridges hell no Kareem over Kobe nah Mj then Kobe then Kareem fact

[@austinbridges7928]

DBZ name one reason Kobe is better.

[@mikeb706]

@@dbz4735 you must be a millenial that started watching basketball around the year 2000 and dont know any better. Kobe is nowhere near Kareem. Kareem has 6 rings, 6 MVPs, and went to the Finals 10 times, and has the most points in history. Kobe doesnt touch that

[@user-er9uv8nk6v]

who came here after lakers win 2020 final miss u Kobe

[@waynewalker1503]

What an incredible game by Kobe Bryant, you are missed 😢

[@jl2hoi]

the level of difficulty of kobes shots were ridiculous through out his career. Most skilled player of all time in my opinion.

[@robglobal1]

You should watch some old MJ games then. Kobe D Rose and MJ are my favorites of all time MJ was unreal hands down the best and the player Kobe was trying to be like and that's why I fell in love w Kobe his work ethic and his mind. I really hope we can see another player like MJ and Kobe in our lifetime!

[@makoy2003sumn]

kobe died so im here rewatching every game he had televised

[@moreatari3479]

I using his game to play just like him

[@lindabrown7559]

Me two that Sunday I couldn't sleep, so. I started watching Kobe basketball, when I got a text He dead, all of them, who???? Kobe my life change in that moment forever, both of them , gone, Lord have Mercy, RIP.

[@liliareg5653]

Same here.

[@cowsdotricks]

Highest skilled, most improved player ever...KoBe

[@user-fl2wc1gk4h]

25:44 This the part where Dwayne wade turned his tv off and rang Lebron to recruit him to Heat 😂😂😂

[@brucelau2023]

one of the greatest finals i've watched from Kobe personally, and played with a broken finger? but this was the sweetest for him cause he got over the hump against Boston for getting crushed by them in 2008

[@Andy-rg7yi]

bruce lau that final was horrible, game 7 everyone was playing like 50 year old people, and they only played twice in the finals, what hump do you speak of?

[@raferalstonisgoat4457]

most rigged officiating ive ever seen. Kobe got all the calls and many of them should have been offensive fouls. Celtics were up by 10 in second half then the rigging took place and didnt even give them a chance.

[@DeeDontPlay]

Skip 2 My Lou well that’s part of home court advantage ...

[@raferalstonisgoat4457]

Davone Guillory no. home court means crowd helps momentum.

[@reesyroc1369]

bruce lau people don't realize how hard to make 3/20 fts with a sprained finger. Let alone 2 broken ones on shooting hand vs 3 Hofers.

[@johnnychiefcarroll2476]

I'm here after the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Got to start off by saying Kobe was and has always been my favorite player. His drive to win and his killer instinct was second to none the mamba mentality is more than basketball its dedicating your life to something and striving to be the best there will never be another Kobe Bean Bryant he is the real goat R.I.P Legend gone but never forgotten!

[@bensimmons6149]

Second to Jordan

[@JoseSantana-bg7xm]

@@bensimmons6149 Obviously

[@hristijandimitrovski8664]

@@bensimmons6149 maybe Jordan is the best basketball player of all time, but Kobe is my favourite of all time. His style has for me unbeatable, and nobody had same mentality like him, even Jordan.

[@bensimmons6149]

Hristijan Dimitrovski Corrext. Jordan’s mentality was even more intense than Kobe. Kobe Stan’s are delusional lmao

[@ZOOOPER]

Kobe truly played like a champion

[@kwakwak3714]

Whos here after the lakers win the championship again?!?!??!!!

[@sethbland5684]

Kobe Bryant separated Himself from most legends when he grinded out this win.. Most players crumble when their isn't clicking.. Kobe still found a way to close

[@ayogunnamac2238]

How my man ignored Chris rock was hilarious 😂

[@bigzeek1860]

Ayo GunnaMac 😭😭😭

[@coreyraye5197]

Sure the hell was🤣💀😭

[@velileon101]

I would of too, no mood for games and jokes

[@stephonstacks3773]

Mamba Mentality. He was on man time.

[@phong4396]

@@velileon101 that some hot bullshit

[@Nate-cx6gl]

This is y he my GOAT n top 3/5 all time, the skill left hand/right hand, the difficult shots, playing the finals injured. He’ll always b my number one player

[@Nate-cx6gl]

n ofc the mentality

[@Nate-cx6gl]

rigged ref explain how

[@dylankim1984]

Nathan Thomas read his name

[@WORKSbaby]

Put him at #1

[@THISISRISE]

HOW CAN YOU BE THE GOAT AND TOP 3 OR 5 ALL TIME? THATS IDIOTIC THERE'S ONLY 1 GOAT! AND KOBE IS NECK AND NECK WITH HIM. MJ

[@robj5204]

This series made Kobe the greatest player of all time. 4 all stars and 3 1st ballot HOF against Kobe. Pau was a beast, but isn’t a 1st ballot HOF.

[@jasonmoukala8909]

Wasn’t gasol an all star too

[@mikeb706]

Its not better than LeBron beating the 73-9 warriors after being down 3 games to 1. Sorry

[@cartierlens93]

My GOAT. Look what he had to work with.

[@hardwoodthought1213]

An All-NBA teammate in Pau Gasol who this series alone averaged 19/12/5/3, and outplayed Kobe in 4th quarters

[@idolphilipinesbautista7837]

the lord of the rings. broken finger .. only kobe!! 💪💪💪

[@Nhp456]

Nobody can deny Kobe is the goat when in finals mode. Definitely the best scorer of all time

[@makaveli6053]

Ever heard about Jordan ?

[@keithnicolas3097]

@@makaveli6053 ever heard of an opinion

[@JahleelX-xx9wd]

@@keithnicolas3097 u apparently can't have one when it comes to Jordan. I thought all basketball fans knew that.

[@JoseJimenez-gt2zs]

Shaq>kobe

[@AHMAD-2324]

No 50pt Game's and only one 40pts Game in all of those NBA Finals... Naw, Not a chance in Hell He's the GREATEST scorer of All-time. MJ had a 55pt Game in an NBA Finals while shooting 63% also averaging an NBA record 41.5ppg in '93 with 8.5rpg 6.5apg and 2.6spg on 51% plus an NBA Finals record 34ppg Kobe 23.4ppg in NBA Finals. So NO sir not the GREATEST at all But he is a top 10 All-time great player THO.

[@gaspiracy1056]

This is why we need a live audience. Much more exciting.

[@ryansamedi7]

Kobe is hands down the best player I have seen I miss him

[@TrolololBiscuit]

It sickens me to say that we'll never ever see this man ever again… Miss you Mamba.

[@alexanderritterbasichs6247]

It's insanse how good Kobe was compared to the narrative that is thrown around today about others being better. This Celtics team is stacked! Kobe is doing this to that team!

[@andycarollsuarez]

Yes, this Celtics team were one of the greatest defensively, if not the greatest the last 10 ~ 15 years. Replace ANY current star player in Kobe's position and they would average 15ppg with 35% FG and 8 turnovers lmao.

[@alexb5785]

Exactly lmao.. Kobe was literally right there with mike man. Could be better. Hard to judge it. But people don’t even realize

[@jasonmoukala8909]

andycarollsuarez I don’t think so

[@jasonmoukala8909]

@@andycarollsuarez doubt it

[@ix_ix_]

You don’t see hard knock series like this anymore …. It’s why Kobe is the GOAT 🐐

[@jalaljalal2760]

kobe is a unique player ever .

[@thatdude4257]

One of the greatest contested shooters ever.

[@jeffreyjean111]

Mitchell Kmatz if not the best

[@Dollar-zb2ik]

Perfect summation

[@blackdonaldtrump3869]

The best

[@mauricemallari6365]

The greatest

[@scarykurapika100yago2]

Prime Tracy McGrady is just as good

[@chicowright7253]

Aye when Kobe came in your building you knew a man on a mission was coming so you had to bring it

[@jameskim6627]

his love for pau gasol is inspiring..gawd i miss this

[@ashflowex7777]

I will never forget Game 7 of the finals it was so close.... One of My favorite Lakers championship

[@azidimon]

His skills are better than any player in NBA history. Great shooter, great 3 pointer, great dunker, great defense, great cross over. That is MAMBA MENTALITY. For me I will not based it from stats. He is the Greatest player in NBA. He can beat all superstar in 1 on 1. Even Michael Jordan said that. Long live BLACK MAMBA! SALUTE!! 🖖👌

[@cruzfamily6619]

no dude he can't beat jordan because they had the same moves kobe idolizing jordan

[@keanutaiaroa5214]

U know mj never played Kobe in Jordans prime it would have been great to see

[@ivantheterrible4317]

Kobe could win one on one against mj.mj is a better team player because he took better decisions than kobe in shots and assists.jordan knows what kobe was and he said he was his little brother.

[@edward842]

kostas dalak u say that now when Kobe pass I bet before u were like mj is better

[@soniadoreendoreensonia8237]

My man METTA! !!!!

[@Dimsum8822]

Rip legend. ill be watching even 20 years from now

[@elementsofphysicalreality]

I like how Kobe grabbed the ball at the end and held onto it for hella long. Also, Russell looked very pleased to be there. Much respect.

[@4evaolskool258]

2 great legends after the game speaking about the game of 🏀 they love...R.I.P KOBE BRYANT AND R.I.P STUART SCOTT 🙏

[@HighTierHuman]

Don't mind me ... Just reliving my childhood due to the dreadful KZbin algorithrm R.I.P Black Mamba. The best to ever do it. (8/23/78-1/26/20)

[@OgGwuap]

Ryan my brother, certainly agree. These calls during the finals were some memorable ones. Really do miss the Mamba, blessed we were able to witness this legend and his greatness. Rest in Paradise Mamba & GiGi

[@lowsmart]

No matter how I love the way Steph shots the treys, Kobe has something else in his pocket. Just by watching him play, I feel that mamba mentality comes in. He'll be a great general in war tho..

[@milsetrhodes1524]

Look at the defense in the early 2010s every shot is contested I miss this play style of basketball 🏀

[@jaytharpe946]

Man I remember watching this live and this was one of the best finals I’m ever seen Kobe Bryant fought hard against this stacked Celtic team it’s different watching it now Rip Black mamba 😔🏀

[@rashaunprice211]

RIP to: Kobe, Gigi, David Stern, and Stuart Scott. It’s crazy to see all of them together in this video & now they’re gone now.

[@derrmann1800]

Dr. Jerry Buss who was behind them

[@treybjones]

And bill Russell half the stage gone man

[@kobebeanbean5072]

This whole series my heart was in my ass I wanted Kobe to get his 5th so bad

[@jaysonerni6634]

why? Kobe has already 5th ring my friend.if Our Idol Kobe Bryant is not injured he won 5 season Mvp more Finals Mvp and 6 or 7 Championship ring.that is absolutely true.rip My Idol Kobe Bryant your daughter Gigi Bryant and All the People on that Kobe's helicopter crashed.GOD Bless Us All...Idol Kobe your a True Legend.your gone but never be forgotten Forever....

[@buffalosolider206]

Kobe is the greatest player I’ve ever heard of

[@fabiocordeirovalinhos]

The last real nba defensive season.

[@showtimej2582]

Back when the NBA finals was competitive and unpredictable smh now days we already know who's winning the NBA finals 2 years prior to it actually happening

[@motar9670]

actually, the finals have been very predictable since the 90's. The only seasons I can remember an underdog winning were 04,06,11 and 16. other than that, the favorite always won

[@showtimej2582]

Mo Tar don't forget about 2012 the heat were the underdogs as well against Okc

[@Miraisuu]

@@showtimej2582 a superteam big three heat is not a underdog

[@showtimej2582]

Gabby Santiago okc had a big three james harden even tho he played like shit in the finals kd and Westbrook

[@NiggasDrinkin40s]

Shut up