Kobe Bryant ADMITS LeBron James is The Best In The NBA 2012 Interview

[@omieg89]

If Lebron and Kobe would have played together in their primes, they would have wrecked the league.

[@ksteve4042]

omieg89 straight ridiculous duo

[@unknown_suspect1245]

That's like Kobe getting drafted to the bulls

[@TaybeenTrill248]

Facts

[@RJMrBrightside]

Definitely! That's like a polished MJ & steroid pumped Pippen!

[@javonwright4211]

Unstoppable

[@cjmurray7892]

Passing isn’t beta , bron is magic really a tall ass point guard it’s not being beta taking a terrible shot. My dad was on my ass growing up about passing but man it feels terrible trying to hero ball when someone else is open

[@alievans3602]

The interviewer wants Kobe to talk trash against LeBron and failed. Kobe and LeBron are really good friends.

[@AmirsterYT]

100%

[@aaronwin33]

They definitely weren't lol. It seemed like LeBron idolized Kobe when he was young and wanted his acceptance while Kobe seemed to be slightly jealous/afraid of him, so he never truly accepted him. You can see it in their awkward interactions with each other

[@alievans3602]

@@aaronwin33 You're probably right

[@LoneWolf22_]

NOT TRUE. THEY ARE NOT FRIENDS

[@TeezyfolKKz]

@@aaronwin33not jealous/afraid. It’s the natural right of passage. The last dance showed MJ’s initial feelings to Showboat (Frobe). Those were endearing words lol. Kobe just kept at it

[@alexyan6131]

3:57 helicopter question man crazy foreshadowing RIP KOBE

[@RoseInnn]

😔

[@NotebookLives]

Kobe knew LeBron very well, and for him to say that Bron isn't shying away from the moment is very telling. The fans spew so much nonsense. There's shots that are smart, and shots that are very unlikely. Kobe took unlikely shots and just happened to make a lot of them. Bron takes the shots that he knows will bring the team a win, and passes up the ones that won't. The fans, who often don't know basketball or never played, don't understand that concept...

[@Kendricktimes2]

Facts

[@gregking641]

Preach

[@RS-nn5zx]

2:49 he clearly said “take myself outta the equation” then he said “I’d take lebron to play along side me because he’s a pass first guy and I’m a gunner” he didn’t admit anything

[@danialqureshi]

Sports Debate Daily listen to it again. He said it for both

[@Davidj1133]

That wouldn’t work cuz Kobe it’s a ball hog

[@andylee6147]

@@Davidj1133 yeah check his assist kid you werent even born to witness him

[@danialqureshi]

@John Zada III yup your right. I did miss the point lol. I admit I was wrong, I was focus on the interview rather than click bait title.

[@mrsmiw]

Lmao u are so pressed.

[@LiveBoi2kfan]

These interviewers try their best destroy Lebron's game. Trying to put words in Kobe's mouth. Respect to Kobe

[@brandonmunro1332]

Lebron had no titles during this interview now he has 4 😭🙏

[@yungcapalot6896]

Damn bro life is so unpredictable 🤯

[@jayadams9561]

Lebum sucks will always sucl Kobe 5-2 MJ 6-0 Lebum 4-6

[@GarrettsEdits]

@@jayadams9561 4 finals mvps and 4 mvps > 2 and 1

[@JayVillanuz-im3of]

lol the mickey mouse championship back in 2020 not counted😅

[@monojuice]

@@JayVillanuz-im3ofyea it is

[@Yuri-sd6gm]

2:38 Interviewer: "Take YOURSELF out of the conversation: who is the best player in the NBA?" Kobe: "Hm.. Taking MYSELF out of the equation, then who is the best player in the NBA?! Lebron James." Therefore, for any person with a minimum of Logic, he clearly said he was the best, and Lebron was the 2nd best.

[@DanielSann]

How could kobe of 2012 say that lebron was better? That year lebron won mvp ring and finals mvp of course lebron was better but it isn't kobe that has to say that.

[@RandyP570]

The interviewer is surprisingly Max Kellerman lol

[@brianrichard5539]

@John Zada III lebron was better in 2007 onward

[@brianrichard5539]

@John Zada III what's so funny?

[@brianrichard5539]

@John Zada III so ur saying he's never been the best? seriously? what is wrong with you?

[@stephenreed8459]

Lebron and Kobe together would be amazing!!!

[@dusk6159]

Lebron and Kobe would have obliterated the league.

[@Poppa417]

They getting at least 8😂😂only cuz Kobe wanted 8 but Bron would’ve pushed that up there wit Bill Russell 👀

[@1MrBilliam]

Kobe's personality is probably my favorite today

[@nicktedesco8300]

I actually respect the fact that Lebron doesnt always take the last shot. In my mind it means that he doesnt get caught up in the moment and regardless of the situation, he will always make the best basketball play. With that being said, I do think there are times when he does take over games late and doesnt get credit for it. Especially when he was with the cavs, I just think he is aware of the talent around him in Miami and he trusts his teammates to make the clutch shots as well.

[@sypherd.3771]

He would win more if he did

[@TheSwanee55]

10 years later he's the all time leading scorer bro!!! Isn't that crazy a pass first guy is the ALL TIME LEADING SCORER.

[@TeezyfolKKz]

@@TheSwanee55 how does a pass first guy average more shots per game than known scorers

[@Facts4004]

@@TeezyfolKKzbecause he’s better

[@doncardi8699]

He has been clutch more than 1k+ players came in the league; the narrative sucks

[@gumpthaspilla]

2 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN THE NBA EVER💜💛😩💪💪

[@nealsmall9316]

Don't forget Dirk Nowitzki

[@_franchised_]

Whoever called LeBron a beta, never hooped

[@TheManinblack123123]

kobe says true

[@andiakpan8502]

Good lord imagine if those 2 played together. I would've loved to see them create their own little super team and take on the super teams of today's NBA

[@ogelitez4902]

The helicopter question hits different

[@Ballininhd]

Gotta love Max n Marcellus! Great and funny interview.

[@amoz7777]

You have to word this better. We all know that Kobe would never take anyone over himself.

[@phothewin6019]

Prime Kobe and Prime Lebron in the same team. Crazy thought. But I wonder which coach could put them to use the best. Probably Phil, turn that duo greater than the Jordan Pippen duo.

[@lessondburn3971]

Horrible thought. Lebron v Kobe finals is what we wanted

[@phothewin6019]

@@lessondburn3971 No, both thoughts can be good and one can desire to see both.

[@lessondburn3971]

@@phothewin6019 what an idiot. Literally no one wanted to see that back then. Who tf would? Mfs both ball hogs in the top 5 all time scoring. Makes literally 0 sense

[@SonoftheMostHigh11]

​@@phothewin6019the fact that u still use the same account 10 years later is legendary

[@phothewin6019]

@@SonoftheMostHigh11 Thank you brother 🙏

[@Lonch00]

you can only imagine a team with kobe and lebron would be unstoppable... !

[@jaymule7342]

Alpha, beta?? Max would ask that stupid question.

[@donaldalexander1445]

DaaBoys2138 Well, if they were on the same team, you know which one was the alpha, Kobe.

[@Moneyg73]

@@donaldalexander1445 alpha, and beta is some buzzword mambo jumbo.

[@KillaKobe824]

Title is misleading as fuck . Kobe said "Take my self out of the equation of the best in the NBA?"-then-"Lebron James" Don't get it twisted.

[@brashadcarr6759]

KillaKobe824 nah cs it was the truth

[@FIEFA22_]

Listen to ya man's. He said what he said. Don't twist it

[@kenyattewhaley5401]

It's so hard for me to hear his voice knowing that he is gone...smh

[@zankou4]

All I have to say is I feel fortunate to have two of the top three players to play the game versing each other during their prime.

[@doitall36]

THE PEOPLE ARE TRYING THEIR BEST TO PIT LEBRON AND KOBE AGAINST EACH OTHER

[@yurtyybomb]

Interviewers are trolling like crazy. Good on Kobe not biting it - too experienced to fall for these interviewers. He didn't even bite it once. Showed a lot of respect to Lebron.

[@gregking641]

All Kobe fans should here this cause they swear they know

[@Johnwilliams11047]

LeBron fans should hear this, And did you hear the question, Who’s the best player in the NBA besides you

[@Eat_My_Shortz]

How far has lebron come! Can anyone say this about him now?

[@chadyabdalla5727]

yeah even though hes the all time assists leader for SGs and he averages like 5 assists a game which is very good for a SG

[@ericdupree8603]

I can’t believe Max got this interview

[@ObserverMechanics]

"G5, own plane, own helicopter? I dont have my own plane. No never had helicopter its like bleeding money." Chillz when heard that.

[@Dreamepic-ml9hx]

Damnnnnn

[@alphonsesenjutsu]

LEBRON LOVES AND HAVE LOTTA RESPECT FOR KOBE, KOBE'S LIKE A BIG BROTHER TO LEBRON JUST LIKE WADE. JAMES LOVE AND HAVE IMMENSE RESPECT FOR THOSE 2 GUYS.

[@onjesisme]

They tryna get Kobe to shit on LeBron so bad that shit lame as hell

[@Tim_Dunkin]

I hate when squares that didn't play anything at a high level question a professional pathletr being an alpha, beta, etc. You don't become an elite player at any position being a "beta".

[@marspt29]

Dat shi hurt when he said the helicopter bleeds to much money then he ends up dying on a helicopter

[@GS-mh6ub]

Kobe clearly was asked to take himself out of the equation and then give his opinion on who he thought was the best excluding himself.

[@majormovetvnetwork]

Tht helicopter comment at the end.. Chills!

[@frankthetank819]

See Kobe never hated on Lebron he was always throwing flowers at Lebron, he’s known Lebron for years and a great friend and knows he’s a great player and one of the best ❤ r.i.p Kobe

[@howugotaego4568]

They wanted Kobe to shit on Lebron so bad but greatness is reserve for few so the few who are understand each other

[@hansoloburger2322]

This video just popped up in my google feed an wow these guy’s interviewing Kobe are absolute peasants the way they were taking little shady digs at LeBron

[@Olyphantman]

Disrespectful interview, Lebron pretty much runs the whole franchise…. Owner, coach, best player, most recognizable player on the team, and in leaugue and Lebron is 10 assist a game guy on top of being a top scorer. The Lebron closer argument is tired

[@samihtameez8584]

This was in 2012

[@memcrew1]

Of course I have....that's why I made my statement....it takes talent and circumstances to win. Having the will is a given.

[@MrOneanddone91]

For those that don’t know this is Max Kellerman and Marcellus Wiley.

[@williamthomasmoorebentley9500]

Misleading title. Taking kobe out the equation kobe said lebron

[@alejandroviasus668]

Jordan won his last title two years before Kobe won his first,, Lebron won his first title two years after Kobe won his last.

[@lavishlumi]

Last question is so eerie

[@jonathanhill1357]

Passing of the torch

[@Bones87ish]

That's exactly my point. I'm saying Iverson wouldn't have averaged 30 ppg playing with Westbrook n Harden cause they both take a lot of shots. I'm also saying that Durant would have averaged more than 33 ppg playing with Snow, McKie, n Hill

[@herbyoung2767]

Kobe fans….are you not entertained!!!!!!!

[@darlertonjr91]

@ThadsGamertag actually Kobe averaged 35 in his MVP season... & Over 30 other times as well.

[@DimitriJordanFrench]

lmao "the shots that i take come w/ a lot of baggage"

[@jasonochoa7876]

This video title is so stupid, tell me when he says LeBron is better? He said without Kobe in the NBA who is the best in the nba, not LeBron is better than me, and he said he'd take LeBron cause of his passing not because he is "the goat"

[@Yooojayy]

he’s the goat

[@kreativekulturetv2488]

Kobe and LeBron on the same team would have been a nightmare for opposing teams.

[@alligat0rpie]

This guy knows basketball.

[@josephluna7461]

Lebron & Kobe on the same team would be a dream

[@0-2-1]

After 2010 Lebron became the best but the level of dominance had alot to do with super teams thats why its tricky to compare Lebrons career to a player like Kobes if Kobe joined other star players for super teams I believe he wouldve won 7 championships

[@Dreamepic-ml9hx]

❤❤

[@semajgnik]

team is stacked.

[@manoneal1724]

Amen. Amen a thousand times.

[@memcrew1]

Both of you are right....you need a team to win.

[@HeatWaveSZN]

finally some one who understands you cant compare any of them they are all totally different players from each other

[@Adam0wnage]

He legitimately said without himself in the discussion.

[@ConniesNUMBER1Fan]

Thank you.. I always hear a lot of people saying "Kobe couldn't do it without Shaq", and that's probably true... but doesn't anybody realize that Shaq wouldn't have been able to do it without Kobe either?

[@michaelmcfadden2810]

I agree

[@lesliebarber206]

They sure was trying to press Kobe to talk bad about LeBron say something negative 🙄🤔

[@Loftavel]

he said that when he was 24. . .a few weeks ago before the season started he said himself

[@michaelmercado2081]

I LOVE WHAT YOU SAID. I DON'T THINK ANYBODY HAS AN ANSWER TO THAT

[@hellbound64]

That's interesting, how about the last minute of a game? Where do you find this information? I just like Kobe better because he 'seems' to be more of a team player. In his interview, he talks about 'the team'. Lebron always talks about himself, especially since leaving the Cavs. He has lots of time to grow still which is the crazy thing

[@my53am]

Funny how people say Lebron cant be GOAT because he has Wade on his team but notice how all your lists have Kareem and Magic on them? Ya and funny thing is most NBA top ten lists have Magic 2nd and Kareem 3rd.

[@alejandrovazquez1106]

Kobe said take myself outta the equation , Lebron James.

[@REEDNATION17]

very well said...

[@andrewlefebvre2915]

you spelled fashion wrong

[@Rixhz34]

@abhi5a he said he's not sure if he'll retire or not after the 13-14 season

[@cisseusa123]

We could talk stats all day to prove or disprove one another but Kobe has that killer mechanism and perseverance that LeBron does not possess. That's why they put Kobe in the same cloud as Jordan and NO other player. He's a beast. LeBron too, but he's got some more time on his shoulders...

[@johnnymata523]

they say LEBRON is a better all around player but at the end of the game all you need to do is score put the ball in the basket and the MANBA IS THE BEST .

[@donaldalexander1445]

johnny mata Hell Bron doesn't even play defense as good as Kobe.

[@theballereli]

@@donaldalexander1445 Bron plays better D

[@theballereli]

@John Zada III kobe did not deserve about 3 pf those defensive teams. LeBron in 2013 was literally the best two way player EVER. Plus Bron can guard all 5 positions

[@theballereli]

@John Zada III You're a casual lmaooooo

[@theballereli]

@John Zada III LMAOOOO I'm screenshotting that 😂😂😂💀💀💀. People argue if LeBron is the GOAT and if Kobrick is even top 10. And fyi, Bron should have for sure been DPOTY that year. He was second even tho Gasol won it and didn't even make the first team like LeBron. I've heard numerous people say 2013 LeBron was the definition of a 2 way superstar and it's facts.

[@stupidgangstas4326]

I'm with you

[@thelifeofmarcus_]

Kobe says "Take my self out of the equation, who's the best in the game, right? Lebron James.."

[@rashaanthorbourne3832]

kyle how old are lbj came into the bout tutn 19 that dec and lebron doesnt have a defensive player a the year. You watch basketball?

[@htcblack5205]

rashaan thorbourne LeBron is well over looked for his defense period

[@Almerindianthegreat7381]

Take himself out of the equation. Your title header for this video is a case of selective hearing 😂.

[@gokuson7924]

This title is misleading.

[@PhreshWater]

This comment started as a response, but a lot of you need to read this. Stop making ASSUMPTIONS based on what MAY or MAY NOT happen. Stick to RIGHT NOW! And as of right now this is why Kobe's the best in the NBA OVERALL (Speaking from a longevity standpoint) until someone accomplishes more. 5 time NBA Champion, 2 time Scoring Leader, 1-MVP, 2-Finals MVP, 15 All NBA teams, 12 All Defensive teams, 15 All star games, 4 All star MVP's, a slam dunk champ, (25) 50 point games, (5) 60 point games, 2 Gold Medals, 28 Game Winning shots made, and 81 points scored in a single game. I could go on but I feel as though I proved my point. Try watching players other than LeBron. It'll do wonder for your basketball I.Q.

[@guillermodominguez8643]

Imagine asking if lebrons an alpha or a beta now lmao

[@resltessmindtwr]

lmfao filthy casuals he's a quadruple alpha

[@KINGDAVID230]

exactly..... he needed two stars to win. Kobe was drafted by the Lakers and shaq was a free agent who went there to turn the team around

[@blacktee31]

What youre saying is because he's popular, that's what makes him top 5? How old are you and how long have you been watching basketball? 10 years, 15 tops. Dont get me wrong Im young guy too, but I mean how much footage have you really seen of the other all-time greats outside of Kobe? Have you even seen Jordan play outside of a few highlight reels?

[@memcrew1]

Stats don't matter when they don't help you, but matter when they do. Right?

[@scorpionJB]

awesome point man...all true..

[@BrawlerTM]

the title doesn't really tell the truth now does it....

[@XDiZzYX911]

Just watch the game guys stats dont matter. Every guy does a certain role for what his team needs. Whether it be scoring rebounding blocking assisting

[@Plague_Doc22]

Once again you're comparing a SF with a SG. A SF who is mainly a physical force and a SG who is mainly finess. I guess you can compare SF's with PG's too since they are perimeter players too?

[@Bones87ish]

He already is if you're talking about the players in the game today. All time no doubt it's still MJ

[@LtakeOanotherVlookE]

this interviewer is trying to force answers out of Kobe haha

[@kestyr7365]

Kobe is The Godfather of the modern era...

[@MrKingPhact]

People will believe in what they wish to believe. The sad ones will keep on arguing trying to preach their beliefs.

[@exosandman]

2:29 "take your self out the conversation kobe" an then kobe made damn sure he said "take my self out the best player nba" kobe he knows hes better then lebron

[@CakesBerry]

he also says he has a very competitive personality no matter what the situation is, he will never put anyone above himself THAT is why they told him to not include himself because you will never get him to admit somebody is better than he is..we dont need Kobe to tell us LeBron is the best in the league cuz we know it ourselves

[@izuokoko7094]

Thank you!

[@mtio2807]

24/8 for life

[@jusmedaylen6644]

GOD bless

[@TheRISINGSTAR35]

What If 2008 Kobe and 2008 LeBron were on the same team but instead it's 2020...

[@ItsASoccerTing]

Kobe is the most offensively complete player in NBA history!!!!!

[@HyghOctane513]

Bosh is the most important piece to the Heat. He is a face up player which draws big men out of the paint which also LeBron to play bully ball and charge down the paint as he does. He and Wade also use this to dish to Ray Allen, Mike Miller and the other 3 point specialists as well. If you haven't notice, LeBron has a harder time scoring against the real centers because they drain energy away from Bosh when he is on the defensive end. He can bang in the paint w/ very few big men in the league.

[@KINGDAVID230]

no one series Kobe dismantled the spurs by himeslf i think it was 2002. he had like 42 on them in game 1