Kobe Bryant doesn't flinch when Matt Barnes fakes pass at his face | NBA Highlights

On March 7, 2010, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers had one of his most iconic moments ever when he didn't flinch as Matt Barnes pump-faked a hard pass at his head after the pair had a series of physical plays.
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[@shaolinkaiju0411]

Matt: *pretends to throw ball* Kobe: 🗿

[@gentlejello]

HAHAHHAHAHAHHA BRUH

[@englishexperts1974]

ShaolinKaiju 04 that ugly face

[@hachiroku2612]

Kobe: What dumb dumb??

[@mm-2018]

Best emoji ever

[@allday638]

What is that in your profile pic?

[@christinad4432]

I love how Kobe would chew his gum harder when he was pissed.

[@williamsherlockscottholmes5152]

It stimulates his senses

[@jg1692]

His gum?

[@coajdka]

Ike every normal human

[@iggystardust9236]

@@williamsherlockscottholmes5152 hahahah what it feels like to chew 5 gum

[@iggystardust9236]

@Nexo games lol that's funny you say that. "351" is literally one of the ugliest numbers ever. It's comprised of all odd numbers which I despise. Like I hate when people change the volume on the TV to an odd number. It fucks me up.

[@hexhub3826]

Matt Barnes, if you're reading this, we're still laughing at you years later. 😂

[@orimoreau3138]

Rent free lmao

[@nugget7865]

but he's alive

[@michaelhunziker7287]

The only thing Barnes is known for... getting embarrassed by Kobe.

[@johnblue341]

@Nugget and your still a moron, your point?

[@chlades4364]

@@nugget7865 and when he dies this still gonna be his legacy

[@h3artands0uLL]

“You’re not gonna get into the head of Kobe Bryant” is the most accurate summation of this moment. Man was a legend in mental strength

[@inthecutgaming5610]

@@asdfsdafewf23f23just go lay down somewhere and never wake up

[@KELKidsGaming]

He said Ko-Dun soon pushed it what kind of legend is this? It’s a disgusting call that makes people think he’s a star

[@CLANIMEProductions]

I think he said in an interview that he wasn't paying attention, and that's why he didn't flinch.

[@skyler9584]

@@CLANIMEProductionsthat would make sense, but still support the claim that kobe showcased mental toughness

[@ted8354]

Kobe admitted in a later interview he didn't flinch because he was expecting it knowing how Barnes is.

[@chambeet]

Kyle Abbott Respect the bear.

[@johnchristianmonterola9761]

Even you were expecting it you'll flinch, trust me. He was just an extraord.

[@chinotorres8773]

r e s p e c k

[@davismm8176]

Youdonoteismapeyk Nope You are wrong, People have tried to make me flinch with a ball and since I knew it was coming I didn’t even move and just looked at them

[@branethym6330]

Boyswag YT depends how long they wait and when they do it tho.

[@Debavi]

"No one can get inside kobe's head" That's what made him different

[@T1dge]

@5% FOR LIFE , LIFE IS SHORT LIVE IT ! You got the whole squad laughing with these comments my dude

[@ineedmorecarrots6063]

@5% FOR LIFE , LIFE IS SHORT LIVE IT ! try hard wannabe edgelord

[@itzghostlyy5608]

5% FOR LIFE , LIFE IS SHORT LIVE IT ! Are you serious rn, everyone who rides helicopters he didn’t know he was going to die, that’s like saying someone died and a car accident and saying well he should have known

[@littlecody]

@@itzghostlyy5608 I dont think everyone rides helicopters...

[@Atzuyr]

@5% FOR LIFE , LIFE IS SHORT LIVE IT ! Also if someone made you mad then they obviously got inside of your head. They were the one who got inside of your thoughts and made you mad which caused a reaction.

[@andrewsmith6983]

Watched him play with Shaq against Magic at the old Amway center back in 2001. I was 13, and I waited until it was a quite part in the game and I screamed "I love you Kobe , you're the greatest!". It was like half the arena heard me. Kobe definitely heard me because I was only about 100 feet away from him and even though I was looking from behind him I could tell he kinda smiled from hearing it, and from a kid. He put his finger up in the air.

[@eetu54]

That's so awesome!

[@geeebuttersnap2433]

Thank you for telling this awesome story, I am insanely jealous of you, going to a lakers game, with Kobe and Shaq. You have no idea what I would give to go back to those times and relive them. Maybe even see them first hand instead of through a tv screen.

[@andrewsmith6983]

@Area69employee You never happened.....

[@thegodjosiah.8606]

@Area69employee LOL jealous huh?

[@ApplesWasTaken]

@@thegodjosiah.8606 yes he is

[@Drifty788]

Bro i didn’t know when it was going to happen but when it did I flinched💀

[@lavonnealexander6936]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RjDaOne01]

LMAOOOO

[@Antertainment531]

The announcer's last 3 seconds: "He didn't even flinch!!" 😂😂😂

[@shametanicole3193]

Play of the day lol

[@jaysonjeanrbw2827]

Wait did u just get 900 likes in one hour .-.

[@mamacastro712]

Yes, yes he did

[@vanessajimenez8039]

@@jaysonjeanrbw2827 we did

[@Era_G]

Antertainment531 haha I was dying!!

[@onlehqym3896]

Kobe doesn't flinch Barnes: Impossible

[@G0rdito_Sabroso]

Lmao

[@mm2clips979]

XD

[@aliblizard1335]

iiBrxken_Trxths12 🦋

[@davidyt7294]

XD

[@stefantudurache6336]

Me an intelectual:UNpossible

[@eldnahym]

Kobe was a master of hitting aggressive players with slick elbows and making it look like incidental contact

[@ralliedcookies4403]

He even discussed it in his book

[@taegotkash]

@@ralliedcookies4403😂😂

[@ralliedcookies4403]

@@taegotkash ?

[@QU141.]

@@ralliedcookies4403dude thinks it was humorous that Kobe did that, why are you saying ? lol

[@ralliedcookies4403]

@@QU141. idk lol I forgot I even made those comments in the first place

[@OfentseMwaseFilms]

It’s so sad this legend died.

[@kiraar]

true

[@ling624]

False

[@Mackenzie002]

True

[@dchodge9910]

He’s not dead ppl when y’all gone get with the program

[@Mackenzie002]

@@dchodge9910 yeah… the earth is flat as well huh give me a break you guys want to believe anything

[@darnell.c-w8436]

Watching this now after hearing report of Kobe's death. Still can't believe it...

[@mikesofly5678]

D- LEGEND i kno

[@BradPitbull]

ILLUMINATI SACRIFICE HILLARY CLINTON CALLS BLACK people SUPER PREDATORS

[@musedits5442]

Same this stuff happens quick, it’s insane

[@aceiams9560]

Right there with you brother. Kobe, thank you for all of the amazing memories. I feel like I lost a father today.

[@charliekenyon9723]

@@aceiams9560 You know brother.

[@jt_hford]

Plot twist: Kobe just has really late reflexes and flinched after the game

[@Absolution707]

that's a good one 😂😂😂

[@alcornoquealvarez8717]

had*. 😔

[@mync00l23]

Rlly???

[@mydickisincrediblytinyandi7380]

@@mync00l23 No he isn't being serious lmao

[@jxshyyy17]

He is flinching in heaven

[@brandonmshrock]

Kobe’s just like, “nah, you’re not that dumb”

[@workerdoer114]

Showing self-control in the face of childishness is ALWAYS impressive. Good for Kobe. 👊🏽😎

[@yashaggarwal6847]

*_He just made the guy doing this look really stupid._*

[@lxse6437]

Dont say that you probly dont know that much about the nba if you say that

[@Filmmaker865]

If you look from other angle he is nowhere near his face...

[@Daniel_Alex]

Ok sslxse

[@lxse6437]

@@Daniel_Alex ok dan

[@Bobobo-bo-bo-bobobo]

Eh, Matt Barnes always looks stupid

[@pepethefrog6809]

Man's got ice in his veins. Barnes tried to get in his head but failed. LOL

[@carsonhogan853]

Had*

[@SatisfactoryBro]

carson hogan ???

[@cyqry]

@@SatisfactoryBro Kobe died recently.

[@SatisfactoryBro]

Anqry / Evelyn I knew that, but I just read the comment wrong. Mb

[@carsonhogan853]

@@SatisfactoryBro i thought you were calling me out at first lol

[@iWatchWhyTee]

Rest in piece, Kobe Bryant. You are and for ever will be a legend. Fly high...

[@bighand1530]

He will be missed

[@Pudknuckle]

If only someone had given his pilot that same advice

[@valaha]

"Peace" not piece...

[@jacemiller2593]

The reason Kobe didn’t flinch cause he wanted a reason to go upside Matt’s head. He dared Matt to throw the ball.

[@lasmoker67]

Chess not checkers.

[@MrAlexmiele8910]

Bruh the reason he didn’t flinch was because he pumped to the right of Kobe’s face. Not directly towards it. They literally showed it with an aerial view…. Are you blind?

[@jacemiller2593]

@@MrAlexmiele8910 Pause the overhead view and then get back to me idiot.

[@MrAlexmiele8910]

@@jacemiller2593 as Kobe swayed to his left, Barnes pumped faked to the right of Kobe’s face. Just as I said. After Kobe wanted to be a pre-modanna in the earlier minutes. I can see bruh. You apparently can’t or I extremely bias in your vision in favor of Kobe. Just cause he’s the goat. Cringe bruh. Kobe even admitted it wasn’t directly at his face.

[@jacemiller2593]

@@MrAlexmiele8910 I’m a Show Time fan. Don’t care about Kobe. I do admire his willingness to do whatever it takes to win. Why are you even trying to convince me what I saw. Everybody thinks what I think.

[@LonelySandwich]

2:46 this is why are you here

[@ApplePieee]

you're lonely enough to get here?

[@averagepullupenjoyer4480]

Verified=free likes. Here before there are people saying “thank you [100 heart emojis]”

[@Name-wk2rp]

This man is gonna be drowning in likes soon

[@ahaan8388]

somebody else has legit already done this (the comment by binge squad is right under urs)

[@kalelvonp.devilla7995]

Hi mr lonely sandwich i am subbed to u

[@FootyManagerTV]

“You’re not going to get in the head of Kobe Bryant” said it perfectly.

[@realmed6456]

Hi Hi

[@festivebeast]

Hi Hi

[@MakoiBox]

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[@user-lz5cm3qz8c]

Hi Hi

[@businessman4269]

Those helicopter remains did though.

[@goat7728]

It's funny that i don't know anything about basketball still am watching this😂 Kobe a legend 💗

[@landrysaathoff2418]

Barnes: “ima get in the head of Kobe” Bryant: “uno reverse”

[@steverupert6988]

Kobe was clearly bothered by Barnes, otherwise he wouldn't have hit him in the stomach and elbowed him in the throat.

[@Youre_so_thirsty_4_recognition]

Normal people: “wheres a dipshit?” Landrysaathoff2418: “here i am”

[@zoelaverx9732]

2:46 he's like"y'all dumb."

[@girlnextdoor97]

Yeah lol

[@elpanamiguelpana4433]

Your dumb

[@girlnextdoor97]

@@elpanamiguelpana4433 Lol

[@_salmaa]

Your dumb you should not call ya dumb we are just bored in the house and watching random things so

[@JoseMendez-ww2pb]

@@_salmaa can't take a joke?

[@veetour]

Kobe finally closed his eyes, but he didn't flinch.

[@shapman280]

He never flinch

[@dustinbohon8961]

Haha

[@cloudyy5957]

@@dustinbohon8961 haha?

[@justmatthew4749]

@@cloudyy5957 haha!

[@cloudyy5957]

@@justmatthew4749 whats so funny tho?

[@cryptonize2105]

Miss you Kobe ❤

[@southernbrayden8262]

God bless kobe

[@jaythekid6836]

The fact that Matt Barnes gets angry after Kobe doesn't flinch just shows how much he was in his head. Legendary.

[@jaythekid6836]

@@stevefrank3599 I was talking about how Matt Barnes gets frustrated when Kobe doesn't react. He tried to intimidate him and failed, which made him angry.

[@1tsbag134]

@@jaythekid6836 intimidating player by faking throw ball into their face from 1 feet. What? Lol

[@jaythekid6836]

@@1tsbag134 I'm not saying he did im saying thats what he was trying to do 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@marp00n]

@@stevefrank3599 LOL

[@user-tt1zq7ws2e]

@@1tsbag134 When you see a ball very rapidly and closely reaching your face, the most natural instinct for anyone would be to flinch to protect the eyes. It's a very common and normal reaction, so when someone doesn't even react a single millimetre it looks kinda cool cause they're so confident there's no chance of it hitting their face

[@threat_aaron9994]

Kobe has left this world but he have not left our hearts

[@kryoblast1574]

That's cool and all but I didn't ask

[@kryoblast1574]

@@DarkSmileYT That's cool and all but I didn't ask

[@uhhmarki]

KrYo BLAST Then why are you here?

[@kryoblast1574]

@@uhhmarki That's cool and all but I didn't ask

[@rolandhinio2443]

KrYo BLAST In b4 he replies to this comment with “That’s cool and all but I didn’t ask”

[@souljazzie]

KOBE LEGEND

[@jlarryd]

If you really think deeply on this, I don’t think you can hardly find one in 1 million people who could stand there in that situation and not flinch like Kobe did. He didn’t even blink his eyes. Stone cold mental and emotional strength

[@yt_hatescrime_data4301]

MJ and Bird are probably 2 others.

[@mian6788]

More like he expected it. Doesn't have anything to do with mental/emotional strength.

[@mrmidnight32]

This was the night Kobe proved he was the best in the game. Not just physically but mentally the King of Ball

[@smolpenut]

ok

[@gamearmy2195]

I miss kobe

[@ynwlolo374]

Maisie Mann right 🥺

[@sweetsroyale8511]

Already

[@get_answered5157]

Now he dead lol

[@lugayjem583]

Still can’t believe that he’s gone :((( REST IN PARADISE BLACK MAMBA.

[@sheluvvserik6639]

It’s not

[@vairiks123]

@@sheluvvserik6639 it is

[@Jesus-lr8ke]

Acl _ it is

[@nok4799]

@confused cat That's what we called him in Mexico. It's just a nickname.

[@saji.2874]

Azshishchenkovy Andreyuskins no bad words, what are you, ten?

[@keyblades2]

He is a sheer amount of focus and will !

[@onua3963]

2:31 for those who don't want to watch through it.

[@kilaire5463]

Ty

[@onua3963]

@@sandhupb02 Lol

[@Ella-to5vi]

i mean he did get dunked on in this clip

[@isaacsanchez7317]

Matt: Fake throws Kobe: *doesn't even blink* Matt: ight imma head out

[@poelwe8157]

Isaac Sánchez Jin Kobe: nah I’ll head out first

[@wilhelmmoange]

@@poelwe8157 that was funny but sad

[@leenguyen6056]

POE LWE I get that death shouldn’t hinder jokes but I really couldn’t enjoy that and thought it was unfunny

[@robored4363]

@@poelwe8157 its funny but too soon

[@sayjale270]

POE LWE delete that kid

[@yakuza6381]

This really was recommended to me after kobe's death.

[@Prvda999]

Same

[@thexofanboy3356]

Fr

[@bigbirdmusic8199]

Well yeah naturally, because a lot of people are looking him up. Now you're feeding the system by not only watching, but commenting. They take that statistic and recommend it to more people like you.

[@iigamingkinq]

Yep

[@rafaelnava6867]

same

[@rossflavelle-taylor4288]

One of the most legendary sports clips ever

[@WisdomInternalized]

This is what the modern NBA is missing. That grittiness, that fight, that antagonism. That raw competitive nature.

[@vincenta1382]

Sadly the NBA isn’t isolated, the entire world is become soft and in desperate need of authenticity.

[@chawklet]

Barnes: You think you’re hard? You think you’re tough? Kobe: 🗿

[@elliothosie3206]

Jose Flores youre disgusting.

[@chawklet]

Jose Flores thanks man that joke was hilarious

[@grootgrrot9552]

Elliot Hosie kobe sucks

[@ronyodeh1553]

Groot Grrot stfu

[@Noo894]

Groot Groot you suck I bet you couldn’t even make a shot after you try so you need to really calm down and stay in your place 🙄 loves a legend and you’re a hater so bye

[@mike97_2]

2:30 you came for this guys

[@javiervillarreal5269]

I came for you, mike. 💗

[@zexvit9242]

I came for you to, Mike ❤️

[@Jamesonnnnn]

Exa

[@ricardosainzchavez5001]

@@Jamesonnnnn E X A

[@Jamesonnnnn]

@@ricardosainzchavez5001 Exa

[@8bitgdhaxz]

Kobe was a different beast. He’s got that same feel as David Goggins and I love it

[@vulcaireh2528]

I come back to this clip every few months. Absolutely awesome dude

[@adil2182]

Kobe: Doesn’t flinch Barnes’ confidence: *Aight imma head out*

[@Breezyychillfr]

Trapz lol

[@JohnWayne-dh8gl]

Barnes is a little twerp. Kobe is one of the greatest of all time.

[@willdebeast3172]

Did you see my comment at like 1.2k likes, I’m so mad cause I accidentally deleted it. I said I’m selling replays in the comment and put the time stamps of 2:30 and 2:46 dang ittttt

[@tony.osborne]

You have been watching daily dank Memes

[@jadonplox]

@@willdebeast3172 highlight of your life

[@remyjorgensen7220]

This legend literally is so good he makes the other dude look bad without moving

[@gi5897]

lmao give this comment more likes

[@justsomeguywithwizardmusta1366]

Underrated comment

[@kiese8142]

One of those comments that I wish I could like more than once.

[@sirius-brawlstars2110]

Hi Hi

[@CSJiGSaW08]

facts

[@WRX4]

I was like 11 when this game was played. I remember coming home from church and watching it on a Sunday. Barnes and Kobe were going at each other all game, and I still remember Jeff Van Gundy praising the effort of Referee, Tony Brothers for not ejecting both Barnes and Bryant. This game has so much nostalgia attached to it.

[@B-T-L]

This is still one of the coldest, most impressive things I've ever seen on a basketball court. It's quick, blink-and-you-miss-it stuff, but man, one small thing says so much about the guy's laser focus.

[@joshuagonzalez7904]

Rest in peace Kobe. 41 year's old when he died.

[@josiahschiffer]

HOW DARE YOU it’s so surreal, Rest In Peace King and Queen 👑 👑

[@redreaper5087]

@@josiahschiffer ya mean princess this aint Alabama

[@b.n85]

Kobe 🏀🇺🇲🏀🇭🇷🌹

[@beedog9072]

He is playing basketball in heaven and how did the helicopter even crashed?

[@BradPitbull]

ILLUMINATI SACRIFICE HILLARY CLINTON CALLS BLACK people SUPER PREDATORS Look into it

[@youtubething4337]

Kobe: doesnt flinch when the ball is in his face Me: flinches from just watching that

[@magdalenagarcia1948]

I thought i was the only one that flinchd by wachting lol

[@marthashittu1610]

Lokesh Marathe don’t me mean I mean they might have flinched

[@youtubething4337]

Dude why tf does there always have too be that one person.

[@Saiputera]

Overrated player cause he African 🤦😂😂

[@bryanadeleon7220]

KZbin Thing ahhaha

[@jonathana1096]

Legend!! Kobe

[@famequesttv]

"Heroes are remembered but legends never die"

[@Carson530]

Lesson: Let others make themselves look like fools, you don't need to.

[@SilentJnation]

Perfecticimo ✌️

[@labibayoung5454]

Well said

[@young_homie4292]

mahnkark very well said broo🤞🏽

[@seanjamestecson6686]

It depends, kobe really pushed barnes😑 it's favoritism.

[@ErinBR]

@mahnkark Exactly! 💯

[@itzame9428]

Plot twist: He just has incredibly slow reflexes.

[@armandogalindo7412]

Plot twist: he's dead inside

[@SAMOENDD]

He flinched a day later

[@memeteme99]

*Kobe going to bed that night* **flinches**

[@haleefhanif5508]

He's lagging

[@CloroxBleach-lp3ln]

😂

[@brianscanlan672]

Wow what a legend 💫

[@YaBoySteven4428]

Kobe was an absolute legend.

[@yitzackocas1111]

KZbin: Let’s put this in people’s recommended so they get sad

[@OzZVidz]

factssss 😢

[@djdragon2351]

We all miss you Kobe and Gianna 😭😭😭

[@yitzackocas1111]

Darius Beaumont I am

[@memorizekhassida]

It’s i me in the recommendations because you’ve been watching things about Kobe and that has the word Kobe in it

[@user-ys7oq3yj4e]

when he gets 267 likes in 49 minutes edit: nvm 1k likes

[@resiliency9821]

This came into my recommendations after he died. I’m Norwegian so basketball ain’t really a big deal but, I always like Kobe Bryant. Large respects and condolences to his family.

[@vicentplanes7191]

Is it cold there?

[@sirmcnugget7748]

Yare yare

[@iehbddydbdynsjensundudnd9522]

Vicent Planes Im from norway, its kinda cold but you get used to it

[@johanngunnarbergorsson100]

Hinga dinga durgen lookin as

[@reze1766]

Toxicamma 250 So you just woke up this morning and decided to be rude huh?

[@Freight_Up_Trucker]

Kobe, man he just built different. I admire that so much.

[@Mandozen]

I saw this when I was kid. I was amazed by Kobe then, still amazed now. Kobe running laps in the dude’s head without even trying.

[@itzame9428]

We have to come back here exactly a year after the crash again.

[@volga-6981]

Itzame yes I will proudly

[@VibezzCb]

YESSIR I will Try at least

[@UC9V63SPx4x6oymFkWWJvasw]

See you all in a year

[@VibezzCb]

@@UC9V63SPx4x6oymFkWWJvasw yep

[@larosebudd]

See you guys in a year

[@jamespar3064]

"that's the play of the game.. he didn't even flinch!" Lmaooooooo

[@Brady-xq1bg]

jamespar 1000 like not joking

[@gjrip]

And he was right! It was the play of the game. Few remember this game, but everyone remembers this moment.

[@jamespar3064]

@@Brady-xq1bg I completely agree and it's hilarious

[@edwardfights4900]

Kobe is a disgrace to my hometown Philadelphia

[@TheGoat2367]

@@edwardfights4900 and you are a disgrace to your parents

[@JohnDoe-hn4bm]

Kobe ❤

[@Minnymooooo]

OG Kobe moment! From a Celtic fan. Classic!!!!

[@ggamer5222]

He stayed calm and didn’t get aggressive at all, but he still held his ground. What a legend.

[@user-hl5ks8ps7m]

@Bunker Sieben شلونك

[@ellis7622]

yeah it was pretty crazy how in matt barnes’ head kobe was here. physically and mentally a champion.

[@ToiletBowl]

Out of this world Sportsmanship displayed by Kobe Bryant

[@lordunkown3567]

"wHaT A lEgEnD" shut up yall would literally say anything is legendary 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@MyPlaylistWillSaveAmerica]

Taming your ego is very important.

[@Lord-be1ci]

Barnes: *Im gonna end this mans whole career* Kobe *Doesnt Make a move*

[@kevinmurphy6129]

Tim Senden Kobe: * pulls the reverse card

[@chrisanagn.3584]

666th like. My job here is done

[@Tennis214]

bubba g never happened lol. Look up the case. The woman settled out of court after refusing to testify

[@bubbag8895]

@@Tennis214 wow you're naive

[@bubbag8895]

Criminal charges were dropped after an agreement was reached in the civil suit. Read Kobe's civil suit transcripts for the rape case where he pleads guilty

[@TheDavadit818]

Kobe, we miss you , man

[@drinkingjuiceisfunforall8280]

All kobe had to say was "I'm better than you" and ended the beef.

[@CumeronThomas]

Dying in a private helicopter crash is probably a better way to end any beef.

[@ragerug7748]

No

[@callmevisionnn]

Fresh Sizzle that’s crazy how you think your funny😐

[@wazzx8352]

He’s to nice to say that ☝️

[@lanieslusser1551]

Fresh Sizzle you think that’s funny?

[@lucymasters4910]

I love the fact that he’s chewing gum in the middle of a game😂😂😂 ultimate chill

[@cumincalamity9867]

MJ usedta do the same thing.

[@hetlingerr]

Longstory I still know exactly what he said, doesn't matter how he spelt

[@Stephanie-up1kx]

@Longstory bot

[@allenyi714]

Longstory stop tryna be a wise guy

[@Jun-dc2iq]

Oh i thought it was a mouthguard like what curry usually chews on

[@fuzzybaffy]

It's not that Kobe knew the ball wouldn't hit him. It's that he didn't care whether it did or not. Sign of the sacrifices he made to achieve greatness.

[@00044000]

I remember watching this game with my Dad and my cousin. Vince Carter my boy. It was a must see game. L.A. never took the lead in this game. L.A. tied the game up a few time but never took the lead. These two teams were suppose to meet in the finals that year but Orlando felt short in the ECF to the Celtics. What a year that was for basketball.

[@dangerzone9747]

xiao long bao

[@alterI4]

“You’re not going to get into the head of Kobe Bryant” that’s a true testament to his epic-ness

[@OurWorldOFMusic]

Unless you're the debris of a crashed helicopter

[@smaller5764]

@@OurWorldOFMusic haha funnnnnnnnyyyyyyyyy

[@erica5624]

Ashish Upadhyaya stfu

[@strikelighting9546]

@@OurWorldOFMusic a bit too soon buddy,

[@electricay]

Kenneth Nanok grammar nazi

[@bradleydaniels3864]

2:45 lemme help you out friend

[@smartkidslose]

Bradley Daniels thank you because I wasn’t finna watch all this

[@sockpuppetme]

Thx bro~😊

[@Fluckyou]

Thank you cause I was searching for a comment like this😭

[@campbell0162]

Thanks pal

[@anthonyxkenshin9579]

Smart Kids same

[@YZY96]

I didn’t realize how golden this was when I was watching this live as a kid. This era of basketball was top notch

[@agustdubaddu]

KZbin: *Let's put this in everyone's recommendations to make them cry*

[@liltracyman2549]

Ong

[@DDavis-mi2cg]

For sure.😢

[@HpEverything]

Nah

[@iBFP.]

This was in my recommendation for last 8 months at least

[@bokutokotaro1874]

I know right

[@mt-fg9oe]

Its so ironic seeing him try to get in Kobe's head when Kobe is getting in his head by literally doing nothing

[@franksejas5894]

That’s black mamba for you lol

[@america692]

@@franksejas5894 kobe do be venomous

[@deepfriedavocado]

That’s how it’s done

[@asteelopaparazzi1300]

He learned the art of zen from Phil Jackson lol

[@sylvesteruchia5263]

😂 😂 😂 😂

[@Atlantica0000]

Kobe just stayed so chill

[@zachcal4328]

Legendary

[@FaZe_Plucky]

He didn't flinch *The ball did* Edit: It's tragic and sad to hear what happened may he rest in peace :(

[@oneofakind9163]

LMFAO good one

[@MichaelAngeIoh]

ん乙の 666 likes :0

[@dersasnakeinmeboot]

Hello there! Im Simon Cagas may the power of Christ compel you

[@MichaelAngeIoh]

Ders A snake In Me Boot help me

[@onmymamba9850]

LMFNHDIDGOSVWHP AOOO

[@Pateckharu3]

Kobe in his zone. Over 9000 focus level.

[@high-man6917]

Literally was Dropping off Packages for FedEx and I Saw Matt Barnes at wal greens Shopping with his Boy gave em a Fist Bump and Both of these Gentlemen made my Day!!!

[@sorenkair]

0:59 that ref's reaction is priceless

[@samlovee23]

lmao thank you for pointing that out. I lol'd

[@fgip358]

@@samlovee23 np

[@arianapowell8370]

“that’snothingbytheway”

[@marquiscarr3114]

Ref like "Tf that pose to be... a foul?" 😂

[@fytyh5]

Hes like “really bruh”

[@ayaanmustafa4764]

Matt Barnes: fake throws ball at Kobe Kobe: doesn’t even flinch Matt Barnes: aight imma head out

[@eyxnos5192]

I'm pretty sure that's bad tho because if someone actually threw a ball at your face and you didn't move....

[@jakefontaine229]

Ayaan Mustafa Mother Nature-throws fog not safe to fly in at Kobe Kobe- dies while flying through thick fog at low altitude Entire nation- 😱

[@DiscordMistake]

@@jakefontaine229 ok that's fucked

[@Zayfth]

@@eyxnos5192 he obviously wasn't going to throw the ball at his face

[@user-gb2ol2cp1n]

Ayaan Mustafa 500th like

[@Tokax]

Absolute legend

[@carlanderton3rd]

It's insane that Matt Barnes would later be the last person to interview Kobe while he was alive.

[@dawnnn3672]

“These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess.” - Kobe Bryant (The Mamba)

[@ProbablyJa]

hhhk20 you should try putting the ball in the hoop over people your height and or taller

[@stinkymetalhead200]

@hhhk20 ya missed the point bud

[@bottledbeats1287]

@hhhk20 you missed the point

[@simeonMichael87]

hhhk20 you should go tell him that

[@yaoilover4716]

hhhk20 bruh

[@donald1802]

He’s strong and ain’t scared That’s why he’s a legend

[@DruVago]

true that

[@michaelking4476]

True legend never dies

[@kevinliang9850]

是的

[@syn861]

mary mary welp

[@moonlightcortez7837]

Doesn't make him a legend

[@stardream3507]

Miss Kobe so much

[@jasonn9213]

A lenda🔮✨

[@PokeBlox21]

Wanna know the best part? He just casually chews on his mouth guard through the whole thing

[@lesliegriffith4722]

Kobe Bryant dead

[@brittabrittany3694]

Leslie Griffith we all know

[@brittabrittany3694]

PokéBlox lol

[@xxtremez9046]

Leslie Griffith ok little kid

[@lesliegriffith4722]

@@Dkakxm_ no

[@lx4302]

When you provoke someone and they dont budge, that means you already lost

[@krevgv9298]

budge*

[@lx4302]

Oink Oink oh sh*t thx xd

[@ge-9848]

And *lost

[@elienasr7290]

Lost*

[@lx4302]

@@ge-9848 ohf*k xd

[@nixxgg]

WE MISS YOU KOBE

[@Kyle-zz4mr]

Back when I loved ball. To this day Iv yet to watch an nba game

[@dannywestbrooks7207]

Of course this is recommended after his death. Still, you don't wanna mess with that man

[@greasygarage8384]

Danny Westbrooks for real tho

[@waqs8708]

Didnt*

[@govols1995]

Probably because lots of people are looking it up reminiscing, so algorithms are picking that up

[@rashadsavage4680]

That’s because hella people are searching him

[@tame7929]

Because of dhe KZbin algorithms

[@vanezra8439]

That's gotta be the hardest flex I've seen so far

[@jumarigardner719]

Lol

[@hikeskool]

New to hoops?

[@unfunnyuncreative]

@@hikeskool I am. Link me some more flexes

[@alejandromarmolejo13]

ᴠᴀɴ ᴇᴢʀᴀ the camera angle makes this look like a badass move. But Kobe wasn’t even watching the ball or Matt Barnes. You can see in the thumbnail how his face is focused on the crowd

[@alejandromarmolejo13]

Matthew Littlejohn LOOL go and google this shit. It’s very known that the camera angle tricked everyone into thinking Kobe didn’t flinched but actually it wasn’t like something hard to do because the ball wasn’t in front of his eyes. And a fun fact: i just lost my wallet yesterday so yeah i don’t have a driver license for the moment lol what an opportune comment xD

[@Lwyntheundefeated]

The Man, The Myth, The Legend

[@saxyrep1]

I swear I believe Matt Barns wakes up screaming at night dreaming back about this moment. 😂

[@thegoosereal]

Man got vietnam flashbaks😂😂

[@greatlegacy]

Actually he doesn't. If you look close Matt ain't even looking at Kobe or concerned with him. He is trying to fake out the defender of the guy he is trying to pass the ball too. Look close at Matt's face and you'll see what I'm talking about.

[@TheBerlinTwo]

@@greatlegacy After all that running into each other and stuff there's just no way he didn't do this to try to make him flinch. He does not need to look at him for that.

[@Simon-nv5zj]

nah just you bro, just you.

[@saxyrep1]

🤦🏾‍♂️ Some mf's need to learn the meaning of the word "joke" obviously. In other words: whoosh !

[@sulekreels2]

2:45 is thumbnail, rest in peace kobe 🙏

[@OngZiku]

Kapzy Plays thank you so much

[@l_l7131]

Kapzy Plays thank you

[@xxphhhxx6921]

I came too watch full video

[@damian7894]

Actually 2:46

[@damian7894]

2:47

[@jonatanp.1976]

Kobe Bryant é simplesmente imbatível cara… Nº1 sem dúvidas!

[@SenoritasTops]

Fantastic