Kobe Bryant Electrifies the ATL Crowd in Prime 2006-07 Duel with Joe Johnson | Full Highlights

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Kobe Bryant, Joe Johnson
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LA Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks
February 5, 2007
Philips Arena
KB - 27 pts, 6r, 4a, 3s / 10-18 fg, 2-5 3pt, 5-6 ft
JJ - 27 pts, 5r, 5a, 1s / 10-26 fg, 2-7 3pt, 5-9 ft
Entering the night, Kobe’s numbers stood at 28.8p, 5.5r and 5.5a on 47-36-86 (%) through 44 games. This matchup with the Hawks came on the heels of Bryant’s Part 2 Duel with Gilbert Arenas. For the Lakers, Atlanta was their 5th stop of an 8-game road stretch. Suspended for the trip’s first game, Kobe averaged 30.0p, 6.6r, 5.4a and 2.3s on 46-42-91 in the remaining 7 contests. Despite his efforts, LA managed to win only 3 of them.
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With all statistics I provide in the descriptions, their value is relative to time period. Comparing stats from different seasons/eras can result in misleading conclusions. The basketball landscape is always changing. Factors such as style of play, pace, rules, level of competition, etc. affect numbers, and consequently how we perceive them.
In 2006-07, the league average for pace (estimate of team possessions per 48 min) was 91.9. Teams took an average of 79.7 fga (16.9 threes), totaling 98.7 ppg. 20 players logged 20.0+ points, 9 of those at 25.0+. In 2020-21, the league average for pace was 99.2. Teams attempted 88.4 shots (34.6 threes), and averaged 112.1 ppg. 31 players posted 20.0+, 15 of which at 25.0+. Aside from pure observation, statistics like these are amongst many analytics that indicate the NBA’s on-court evolution over recent seasons. Basketball is being played at a faster pace. This has led to offensive numbers increasing.
10-15 years ago, players like Dirk Nowitzki, Rashard Lewis, Andrea Bargnani, Al Harrington, Ryan Anderson, were rarities; 6’10+ guys who could space the floor and consistently hit long distance shots. In today’s league, bigs without these skills struggle to find playing time. Gradual disappearance of the forceful, inside presence has contributed to the rise in “position-less” players’ all-around production. Russell Westbrook, James Harden, LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić, and others have previously and are currently putting up monster rebound-assist numbers while still maintaining high scoring outputs. As the demand for three-point shooting playmakers escalated, bigs moved further and further away from the basket. Their passing opportunities went up, and so did backcourt players’ chances at rebounding. When 7-footers are out on the perimeter setting countless screens and flaring endlessly for jumpers, whose left to grab boards? Somebody has to.
The absurd spike in triple doubles represents this. Using statmuse.com, I determined that only 5 times in NBA history has the total number of triple doubles for a single season surpassed 100. Those 5 instances are 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Even with the shortened 72 game schedule, a league record 142 triple doubles were posted this season. The value of this single game achievement is diminishing. Think of the baseball card boom in the 1980’s. The demand was high, the values were high, but the massive over-production of cards resulted in supply far exceeding demand. The cards people wanted, now everyone had 3 of them. As fetching a triple double line becomes easier and more achievable, the significance of the stat lessens.
Here’s an example:
Player A in 2019 had (34) triple doubles and Player B in 2007 had (12) triple doubles. By this specific measure (statistical grouping of points, rebounds, assists), is Player A better than Player B? It’s then revealed that in 2019, the league total for triple doubles was (127), and in 2007 it was (32). Amidst their respective season/environment, Player A held 26.8% of all triple doubles while Player B was good for 37.5%. Who is better now?
The point of all this, statistics are affected by environment, and the environment is always changing. For this reason, it is difficult and more often than not ineffective to lean on raw numbers when comparing individual players from contrasting eras. ‘07 Kobe averaged 32, 6 and 5 in a league that saw 98.7 ppg and had only one player reach double digit triple doubles on the season. There is no telling what that man at his peak-level would be averaging in today’s offense-saturated, numbers-inflated Association.
If you disagree with or see flaws in anything written above, let me know in the comments.
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[@dcshow]

What season of Kobe’s is your favorite?

[@Sheboygan.]

07-08. From a style standpoint, it's my favorite combination of skill and athleticism that I've seen from any player. And I love the camaraderie with his teammates and renewed passion that I saw from Kobe that season. 02-03 has become a close second in recent years though.

[@davidarnold2156]

Gotta be 02-03 with 00-01 a close second. Those two years were when he stamped himself as the best player in the league and best player on his team

[@jjmeyers2408]

05-06 needs love avg 35 pts including 81 pts n 62 in 3 qts.. and almost beating one of the best offenses of all time Suns in 7 games with Smush n Kwame

[@jaymoney6233]

So many great ones but 2005-06.It was something about seeing hit 30+ almost every single night with no current or former all star on that roster, 81 points, 62 in 3 quarters & dragging them into the playoffs!NOSTALGIA!!!

[@jordanflores5687]

04 was looking at 15 to life and was still killing it flying back and forth from court to court playing left handed didnt matter he did it all those 2 shots vs Portland on the last day of the regular season we praise Jordan for playing with a hangover for a game this guy played an entire season while staring at life in prison he didnt have to play thru that crap but he did boss shit

[@HappyGuy343]

Joe Johnson was a nice iso scorer

[@alvojnikovic2171]

Why they call him iso joe

[@atribecalledlen3567]

Most underrated player of the 2000’s 20k points and a 7 time all star

[@CaliJatt0809]

Kobe's one dribble pull up was legendary.

[@dasmamba]

that baseline fade over the double team was so wild lmao

[@ViktorNavotny]

@6:34 That baseline fadeaway is sick

[@nikosofidemporas]

People do yourself a favor and read the whole description. Perfectly said as always.

[@OceeramehS]

YES MUST READ

[@conanthe3rd]

@@OceeramehS ABSOLUTELY!!! I try to coney this message to peeps but casuals just don’t understand

[@kobefan009]

I really don’t think there is anyone in history who can guard Kobe. His offensive arsenal is deep. Post ups, one dribble pull ups, turn left/right shoulder fadeaways, baseline spins, dunks...... etc

[@RobertoHernandez-lp7os]

Always needed to be doubled teamed lol

[@excaliburgz1996]

its his great offense againts a great defense

[@grantrmoore]

Right. He demands a double team. Just cross your fingers. Hope he beats himself

[@Ottomatic13]

Joe has one of the best floaters ever no one talks about

[@evansanchez8722]

I can think of a few people who can. Let’s remember that Kobe’s efficiency wasn’t tremendous. So even if he scored 30, he would’ve done it on like 23 attempts

[@jordanflores5687]

Jesus christ that fade away against the double team I mean cmon man ur almost upset he doesnt kick it to smuch for a WIDE open 3 but then he does what he does and it's like how can u be mad at that.......I miss the hell outta this man they just dont make em like him anymore

[@kisswriters]

It's "Jesus Christ" and try not to use the Lord's name in vain. That said, I agree, almost wish he would've shot it instead of kicking it to Smush.

[@king-ghost1027]

💯

[@ekowagbonyitor9212]

Hold on pause, How The Heck does this video have 1 like, Like huh? THIS IS PIECE OF GOLD watching one of the Greatest of all time Kobe Bryant get to work, and all yall do is watch and not like, come on bruh!!!!!!😕😕😕😕

[@talongmalaki8869]

god gave us jordan and kobe and they are beautiful to watch. No one will ever copy those two specially when it comes to winning

[@jaytiafy]

That shot over the double team is my favorite Kobe clip. I’m so glad I found the highlights from this game.

[@kisswriters]

That was a beautiful, beautiful two-dribble pull-up!

[@squadup22]

More battles with Kobe and Joe please. They always had great battles against each other.

[@dcshow]

Will consider

[@iAintSayDat]

I was at this game. These guys electrified the crowd.

[@jaxondakota7080]

Idk why but ATL always loved Kobe!

[@henrybenjamin9841]

that fadeaway was just insane

[@inexpugnabilis]

Your the GOAT for bringing us classic and rare content from the Black Mamba!

[@dcshow]

🙏

[@Kevincg94]

Facts on the description, his numbers in 07 still look fantastic even compared to what guys this season put up but he did it against a much tougher era for guards/wings due to pace and how game was played. Looked it up the other day and when Vlad was playing with Kobe, Kobe's ts% was 58% in 07-09 (it was 57% overall, 1% increase) and that's with spacing still not comparable to what today's players get. Could get 35+ on 60 ts% easy in today's game if the team needed it

[@beautifulsoul3281]

Prime Kobe would destroy the league of today.

[@teofilviziteu5720]

2007 Kobe games are a rare sight. Great upload!

[@dcshow]

🙏

[@adriancawaing622]

Love the explaination in the description. This is what Nba fans today lack. It’s context. With the rise of triple doubles, these stat nerds would just compare stats through eras without context. Yeah getting triple doubles is always impressive but just basing greatness off of empty stats without proper context is just stupid.

[@dcshow]

Well said. So much more to stats than just the raw number itself. Context very important.

[@andreecija7885]

Kobe's Buzzer Beaters Shots

[@conanthe3rd]

With this rare footage + in-depth analysis, you just earned a subscriber 💯

[@dcshow]

Thanks man 🙏

[@MikeJonesdaSecond87]

​@@dcshowsame here

[@franklinyi6934]

Kobe and Shaq was great but I think Kobe and Phil were unstoppable

[@maxdobasquete]

Excellent content and even better description!!! Earned the like and the SUBSCRIB!!! Iso Joe is A MONSTER!!! 👏👏👏💪🏀💪🏀💪🏀

[@dcshow]

Much appreciated 🙏

[@quirinogarza7381]

Kobe 06-07 had Ten 50 pt games... Kobe 12-13 had most minutes (for 17th year) & willed the Lakers to the playoffs like he promised... Kobe GOAT 🐐 Man 💜💛

[@djish5567]

Great description legendary must read for new fans

[@jahbari2325]

Description had me in awe 🙆🏾‍♂️ like damn dis guys knows his basketball 💯💯

[@communityevangelist4506]

14 points in the first quarter the good old days

[@BeefPapa]

This is rare indeed. Top notch job on the description. Do you have any rare '05 games?

[@Subiless]

Kobe’s sick damn

[@biverlyseiton124]

I miss the Hawks Joe Johnson!

[@KobeKid248]

🔥

[@chrismoon2323]

Joe was eating hes a walking bucket just imagine him today

[@willardweston8984]

5:40 iso Joe was cookin

[@kisswriters]

Sweet shooting Joe no match this night for Kobe!

[@trueking2180]

I need that joe Johnson jersey

[@Bladegmmr1]

I think I was at this game 😭

[@sajeranshan24]

Mamba Forever ❤️

[@behtv6552]

Kobes 2nd home

[@jonathanwilliams0824]

Did the Lakers win this game?

[@user-qc2hi9gn8o]

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