Kobe Bryant Full Highlights vs Rockets 2009 WCSF GM2 - 40 Pts, Self Alley-Oop

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2009 Western Conference Semifinals Game 2, May 6, 2009 | Very entertaining and physical game between the Lakers and Rockets with the stakes very high. Kobe was on a mission to keep the Lakers from facing a disastrous 0-2 series deficit against the 5th seeded underdog. He came out gunning, dropping 15 points in the first quarter. In a game that featured Luis Scola being wiped out by Derek Fisher and Ron Artest being ejected after getting in Kobe's face over an apparent elbow to the neck, KB wouldn't be sidetracked from the task at hand. He totaled an ultra-efficient 40 points on 27 shots, doing most of his damage against the likes of Shane Battier. The rest of the Lakers would follow Kobe's lead to a 111-98 win to even up the series going in to Houston.
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[@rhcpguitarar]

It's a crime Kobe only has one MVP...Absolutely fucking ridiculous.

[@nomooon]

cuz he cannot deliver like this in some critical games, for example that final where he lost to celtics, he basically shot the lakers out of the game

[@MIchelKriz]

nomooon what kind of reason is that? first of all, the MVP have NOTHING to do with the finals/playoffs. That would be the finals MVP and kobe didnt get it in 08 did he? And secondly, there are many players with multiple MVPs who had bad Finals/playoff performances or didnt even make it to the finals at all. U just made a pointless comment

[@nomooon]

MIchelKriz why does Kobe deserve more MVP awards? from whom should he take those awards? what years?

[@nomooon]

MIchelKriz and Shaq, the MOST PHYSICALLY DOMINATING center to ever grace NBA, has only ONE MVP...

[@MIchelKriz]

nomooon How about Kobes 02-03 season? 30-7-6 and 2 steals? How about his 05-06 season? 35-5-5 not good enough because the team wasnt good enough. How about the 06-07 season with 31-6-5? the problem with MVPs is that its a team-award afterall, since only a player on a top3 team will win the award. So its not really individual output but about how many W a team has in combination with a top player. And yes, it is quite shocking also that shaq only has one. MVPs are pretty flawed in terms of legacy.

[@fight9896]

Man used to play thru five different injuries including a broken finger on his shooting hand because he didn’t wanna miss a ‘regular season game’ Kobe always used to say “fans pay their hard earned money to see me so unless I can’t walk I’m gonna play” Kobe you made me truly believe thru hard work and dedication you can beat any odds against you You will forever be my GOAT miss you

[@JayWilliams-ix4ym]

Mj said that g

[@jon-fn7ob]

No matter who said it I respect a real one. Don’t cheat the game or the fans

[@BluWaves]

Man I’ll never forget that game Kobe went to the bench during a timeout to get his finger popped back in place & went right back in the game. That was motivating to me.

[@junlu4927]

I really don’t get how todays people put LBJ over Kobe….

[@blantant]

Reverse load management

[@estebanv9344]

There is nothing more beautiful than Kobe’s pull up jumper. Especially from the mid-range. Elite level of scoring.

[@f-teezydboyrecords9761]

I was at this game. Searched for it, finally found it. RIP Kobe. The next year Artest became a laker.

[@drewwho355]

Artest: "if you can't beat em, join em"

[@jrickg9024]

That’s what influenced KD 😂

[@Vito_Caligiuri]

Drew Who that’s not why. “Anyone crazy enough to fuck with me is crazy enough to play with me.” - Kobe.

[@thatboyflako214]

Yeah Right... What People do for likes now a days smh i guess i was at this game too

[@Vito_Caligiuri]

lil g why is that so hard to believe? U sound bitter for no reason

[@simpleflex]

It's funny how People forgot how unstoppable Kobe Bryant was during his prime. Only Kobe could stop Kobe.

[@princesschilumba3889]

Dywane Carter no is not

[@princesschilumba3889]

Jonathan Burckin no is not

[@princesschilumba3889]

Jonathan Burckin no is not

[@princesschilumba3889]

Ken S these kids of this generation are watching lazy basketball

[@princesschilumba3889]

Ken S these generation are watching stupid and lazy basketball!no competition

[@stelizyco]

The nba owes kobe some mvps and some money because to watch this guy play was an art of work. He made and took the game seriously

[@msductant]

REAL TALK

[@craigwheeler4760]

I'd give him one of Steve Nash's MVP's. How The Hell did Steve Nash get 2 MVP's???? John Stockton was Way better than Steve Nash and he won ZERO. Stockton, unlike Nash, took his team to the NBA FINALS TWICE!!!

[@azaquaticsco-op1083]

TBH he doesn't get the credit because he literally patterned his game after Jordan's. Every move, every fake, every bit of his game including that killer mentality was literally all like Jordan and being that they played so close together in era it was like once Mike left Kobe just continued to be the next MJ

[@Fettman07]

Especially when they don’t show his missed shots, a lot of players look incredible if you watch only the makes.

[@80sbaby90sraisedme]

BIG FACTS!! 2005-2006 Kobe was robbed from MVP and they took his endorsements and etc and threw dirt on his name still til this day and they murdered em ..btw Kobe was goin to be the first Billionaire nba player ever smh #mambaforever

[@tito91487]

Kobe and MJ made it looks easy. The footwork, jumpshot and intensity . It looks like art on the court. Man Kobe was the truth! Never blinked when it was time to play.

[@jaredmadrigal9488]

also AI, they are the 3 of the most entertaining to watch, the intensity, the heart.

[@ikaikamaleko8370]

Dude was the best baller Ive ever seen along with MJ.

[@Eddieraekwon]

KB0824NBAGOAT2ME

[@byronporter4604]

Str8 FACTZ!!!

[@lordfatherpain]

Gotta put AI and T-Mac there, too.

[@craigwheeler4760]

@@lordfatherpain AI was the greatest short basketball player outside of John Stockton. Even Wilt and Bill Russell said that John Stockton was the greatest short guy in the league. Allen Iverson was the only thing that stopped the 2001 Lakers from sweeping the playoffs entirely. That's greatness.

[@probablyagoatedplayer2079]

@@craigwheeler4760 lol. I'm gonna go ahead and put prime Vince Carter in the unstoppable category.... most game winning shots under 5 seconds in history.... can dunk on anyone you just named at will... very nice long range game. Js they overlook it alot! VC was goated but hated by many and overlooked!

[@jaystewart5696]

Fuck, Poor Battier. He played Kobe to perfection, and Kobe made him look like a school kid.

[@jeromegreen953]

Jay Stewart good defense better offense

[@TheOldtimer01]

That's the truth. Played his hardest but kobe made him look like a high schooler lol

[@seancurtis8570]

🤦 man dude had some great defense 😂😂😂

[@kainoakanoe]

Oh how much I miss watching The Mamba play. He was Michael for us 90's babies

[@raq540]

Hawaii 808 well said

[@johndough8968]

Never lied RIP Kobe Bryant

[@davidmcdonald9412]

All.day.long.mamba.for.life.

[@kingofkingz235]

No no I'm a 80 and he was a jordan to me as well

[@ofwcy338]

@@kingofkingz235 he was jordan for us who really love and believe in him

[@lakerchisme2581]

This was a well-oiled starting 5. Pau’s swiftness, D-Fish’s dependability, Ariza’s cutting, and Lamar’s handles were perfect complements to Kobe. 💜💛🐐

[@Swoosh_TV]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKG1YmijnNeXnLc LMFAOOO😭😭

[@icedmosquito109]

It was a great team, it's unfortunate we couldn't see them against Houston with McGrady healthy, what an epic matchup that would've been McGrady vs Kobe.

[@Drumpro31]

@@icedmosquito109 tbh no one got to see tracy play healthy dude was always hurting such a shame too he was amazing

[@tovadubi]

It's not true . I mean everybody is a fine player but this was Kobe , Pau (which is not the highest tier) and then like Kobe says 3 players that other teams didn't want . This was all Kobe. Kobe made them better. It wasn't a big 2 or big 3. Kobe went to three straight NBA finals all by himself. That's the truth.

[@AChamblee87]

@@tovadubi Not the truth. Kobe wasn’t getting out of the west without Pau Gosol and Odom (especially Pau).

[@berdj8310]

One of my favorite Kobe games. RIP.

[@alexanderadonyae7937]

Im sitting here crying man😔 i remember this game like it was yesterday

[@mrboss20ten]

This 2009 run was insane. Every team the Lakers faced were legitimate contenders

[@zroysum]

The fact kobe won as much as he did in the playoffs with such a strong western conference throughout his prime is why he is in the goat status conversation. Looking at his and Lebron's playoff records it's important to note just how much better kobe's competition was. Simply how many time's Kobe beat the great 21st century Spurs is enough reason

[@varshneyabhay]

@@zroysum lebron will finally see how tough the west really is

[@IndohNintendo]

Kobe was starving in 2009. He was gonna get his one way or another. If the cavs had made the finals instead of magic, well....let's just say it's reaaaaally fortunate for LBJ's legacy that they didn't. Edit: Actually, during those 09 playoffs, I got the feeling that Celtics and Cavs both underperformed on purpose trying to DUCK Kobe and the Lakers. Everyone clearly saw the devil in Kobe's eyes that year, and neither Celts nor Cavs wanted anything to do with the Mamba. 1 of those 2 teams should have made the finals, not the Magic.....they let Dwight deal with the maniac that was Kobe Bryant.

[@adispalic808]

@@varshneyabhay this aged well,kobe is my fav player of all time btw but dont dissrespect great players

[@christiancohen5907]

Thats how u know hes one of the Greatest next to Mj all time. Kobe played against hard teams

[@inferiorsinister]

Battier had great defense. Basically blocking his vision. Kobe is just a hyper lethal weapon on the offense.

[@marcuswolve7297]

Carmelo also does the same thing when guarding kobe.. blocking his vision but kobe still gets em buckets.

[@mewtationnation3554]

Yah Shane was doing about as well as you can ask of him but it just didn’t matter when Kobe was playing like this

[@jer8279]

The defense on Kobe was otherwordly. Ive never seen a literal hand in a face

[@nilaypatel302]

does that even do much? i would assume muscle memory takes over

[@TheSocialDistorter]

#RIPKobe it's been 2 years but I still can't believe I'm writing this. Thank you for everything, Kobe.

[@aiyachristian]

The reason why us Kobe fans love him so much and think he is the greatest: Look at the way he chooses his shots. He makes it seem as if every shot he takes, no matter what the defense gives him, is a shot he is looking for. Fade-away, long 2s, 3s, drive up the lane lay it in, Kobe had the COMPLETE package. When a guy plays like that how can you not believe that he is the greatest ?

[@AD-ur1fk]

It’s literally art. So many different moves

[@owenparish1793]

Michael Jordan was better

[@bigd7722]

@@owenparish1793 no

[@owenparish1793]

@@bigd7722 lol what are you smoking?

[@bigd7722]

@@owenparish1793 mj is such a fraud so overrated what are you smoking?

[@robpgh159]

“Kobe over Battier” “Kobe over Battier” “Kobe over Battier”

[@lyricjacovi3415]

Kobe your the best ❤️ 😘 player

[@thedistance1155]

if that was Harden guarded by battier his hands on his face, he would flop like shane slap his face

[@louis-stephane1391]

"Over Yao and Battier"

[@romanlinnik7441]

@@thedistance1155 boohoo if it was if it would it could've been

[@robay3398]

I love Battier so much he has such a respectful attitude towards the game. Tbh Battier and Artest played excellent defence on Kobe in this series. Despite the dirty plays by the Lakers Kobe did gain my respect after these years

[@KingDanny9]

Kobe's my favorite athlete of all time. Not just basketball player. ATHLETE. Kobe is a legend!!!

[@procie2557]

I can feel Ur pain brother now that he's gone RIP Kobe the legend

[@sallysharifa6524]

Yesss

[@sirrogerme1250]

“He can’t guard me”!!!!! I fuckin love Kobe

[@RobertA-bq8io]

JUST WATCHING Kobe Bryant ON THIS GAME MAN IS A LENGEND. RiP.and to His Daughter has well. NEVER EVER WILL NOT BE GOTTEN .WE THANK YOU Kobe Bryant#24. # 1☝ .Rest In Peace and His Daughter has well rest in peace .

[@chriskb2495]

Let’s keep this at 81 likes

[@DJ-gn5gg]

I'm from Houston and Kobe murder us. He is the greatest player ever period! I would draft Kobe over Labron any day..

[@mannyb.5925]

smart man!

[@tucko11]

Who wouldn’t ?

[@TheRafaelBond]

lmao at that intro to validate your statements bwahah

[@truthbrotha1244]

Um, yeah, okay... Jordan over Kobe any day, every day, twice on Sunday! Real talk, biotches. Don’t be delusional. The original is almost always better, even though sequels often get overhyped, and in this case the original is hands down superior.

[@chieflouie2821]

I am a Laker fan and I have seen both. Kobe over Lebron.

[@MrLakerfan2490]

He embarrassed Battier so bad he had to get a technical for it.

[@joshuahaynes7128]

Jon Davis exactly man .. only 1 other player hits shots like that kobe and mj was unguardable midrange or anywhere really

[@DelightFools]

Chris Paul Jordan >>>>>>>>> Kobe

[@jjstratford]

Chris Paul cmon man

[@ronaldjohnson5348]

J0r3ll Km(m

[@tucko11]

Personal Email troll

[@sylviofleurant2507]

The true king Kobe Bryant ever.

[@davidmcdonald9412]

He.had.no.weaknes.

[@jessicalovelyamor2583]

King Kobe 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍💪💜💛💜💛💜💍💍💍💍💍🐍🐍🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@MyAb111]

I was going to like the comment but decided to leave it at 81

[@Realsaltyveteran]

I miss those days where just having Kobe on your team gave you a sense of hope that you can win games no matter how much you were down..

[@Persian-Gulf.]

This is one of my favourite personal game by kobe. Comes out with focus, desire, fuel, fire, a bully, an assassin and was willing to win this game on the line no matter what.

[@luboya48]

My favorite too. He literally owned Shane Battier from start to finish

[@eltonjohn946]

well said bro!

[@jeromegreen953]

Mehran M Heart of a champion

[@alex13pao]

This is just an ordinary day for Kobe...

[@truthbrotha1244]

His averages would suggest otherwise! 😂

[@avoiceup3222]

Truth Brotha not really 😂🔥😆😆😆😆🤣🤣you not fooling nobody

[@jeremylopez7743]

Yeah with the refs on his side always

[@CarlosSanchez-iy5yc]

This man was on a mission he really wanted that chip

[@silver_suit1472]

The Greatest Laker of All time. Mamba Forever

[@AlkalineAjay]

Shane battier and Ron artest are 2 of top defenders of the 2000s. I wanna see Lebron, or curry make those hand in face shots.

[@hwang9804]

LBJ might be able, SC cant make shots like this, but he can make something else happen

[@nbaslick6184]

汪泓 curry run off screens curry is the greatest shooter the game has even seen he would find a way why would they be guarding a pg anyway 😂😂

[@nbaslick6184]

AlkalineAjay bron a bully battier too little

[@paoerfulone1089]

Curry can. LeBron, no.

[@rafikz77]

NBA Slick curry runs of illegal screens

[@jgams24]

People wanna talk shit about Kobe's efficiency. In this series alone he had to go against Battier and Artest; two men geared to stop this player. Let's not forget about Bowen, Patterson, Christie, and Pippen.

[@joshuahaynes7128]

Jovani Gama kobe was scorer ofcourse his percentages aint like someone who drives more ... but this kobe was the 2nd best basketball player ive ever seen live ..

[@bridgeportrealest7618]

Speak them facts,these ppl don't hear you

[@showtimej2582]

Jovani Gama pipped wasn't on this team

[@ecast0357]

Tony Allen, Tayshaun Prince, MJ

[@andylee6147]

And people don’t know the beginning of 2000 teams are playing zone defence against him and his best player beside him was Lamar odem until 08

[@damionmorris3496]

In 40 years: Son: Dad, who is the greatest Lakers player? Dad: Son, let me learn you something. You see this man? ☝ That, is one baaaaaadddddd man! Son: What's his name? Dad: MAMBA 🐍 R.I.P BROTHER R.I.P GIGI

[@marquezmartin42]

KOBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pjj5919]

Kobe was really scary here. Right from the start he knows he wants the game. Miss you Kobe!

[@shardonwilliams903]

I LOVEEE this Man Game. He's the reason I started watching Basketball.

[@pedrocarloto8875]

B b . A R. Fre. BVVV.

[@josianemukeshimana6647]

Me too........

[@broli720]

Kobe said "If I'll pass, I'll pass to myself!"

[@mannyb.5925]

great comment

[@fyz5689]

rebound +1

[@josianemukeshimana6647]

😂😂😂good one💪

[@dlcfilms2022]

And him passing to himself got the lakers another ring lol

[@epicchallengers8766]

Kobe Bryant is the best player ever!!!

[@donaldb93]

Facts!💯❤️

[@robertlafrance3188]

Kobe is a true basketball legend number 1 best player of all time and always will be R.I.P Kobe

[@gkinggargantuan]

Battier is still going to therapy sessions from guarding kobe

[@CooManTunes]

You're an idiotic loser.

[@droidean]

Boy do I miss watching Kobe play. So awesome. He could just score in anyway and with anyone gaurding him. A refreshing look back into the past at this from today's 3 point fests.

[@cesarmontanez1853]

That alley-Oop was too 🔥🔥🔥 Kobe will always be one of the greatest his mentality is killer !! Literally 😂 look at that hit to MWP

[@jnklmdr8110]

Damn that Kobe and Craig interview postgame. RIP legends 💜💛🖤

[@HailorFail]

2019🔥🔥🔥 no one in the nba today is on kobes level

[@delisiastore6626]

Stephen curry

[@HailorFail]

Delisia Store stop it

[@johnmichael9606]

He is the most skilled player and he copied all Jordan moves

[@yaboyyq]

Sad day when 24 retires.

[@AllureViceSniping]

+Quanny Nguyen he is now

[@brandonthesickman3666]

😒

[@jeromegreen953]

Quanny Nguyen agree

[@FreshAmmo]

):

[@isaacreyes4993]

It was a memorable way the day he retire 60 points

[@swam2922]

The man didn’t let injuries slow him down 🎭 injuries and still averaged what he averaged the goat 💯

[@manuelgarcia5961]

No commentator will make basketball more exciting to watch from home than Marv Albert. Watching these highlights, Kobe in his prime was the best shit

[@ranniellearante4780]

scored 40 againts two defensive specialist (Battier , Artest)

[@trupababy5636]

Games like this is why kobe vs Jordan can always be a debate

[@ezekwu]

Kobe > MJ...

[@TheRafaelBond]

yeah, no

[@evaburnz]

LOL who even humiliates themselves like that, Kobe was an amazing competitor and had style, elegance and grace but Jordan is the elite player.

[@trainhard1626]

Eva Burnz Kobe is an elite player too, what are you saying?

[@rickiefn1]

Jordan is breathtaking, but Kobe is electrifying !

[@Shagz2001]

You never know what you have until it's gone. Kobe was FIERCE... I wish I had appreciated him more when he was still alive. The intensity, and ferocity of his game was incredible.

[@yhing5433]

KOBE WILL ALWAYS BE KOBE A WILD BEAST IN A HUMAN BODY... WE MISS THIS MAN😢😢😢

[@ajsoriano8803]

Im the biggest lebron fan but even know kobe was clearly a different type of perfect . Sorry

[@aceboogieisback9332]

I’m glad you’re honest

[@JermelTaylor]

AJae Soriano rip Mamba

[@FIEFA22_]

Shut up man 😂

[@sunnyboy8644]

09 Kobe >>> any LeFlop period

[@TechKing196]

Who else watches this everyday to motivate yourself before you play bball? I can't be the only one lol

[@xItsBB]

TechKing196 yeah i do but i still suck

[@emjay1249]

Used to do this a lot but i don't have much time for basketball anymore

[@briantorres5125]

yo bro u legit made me cry lmao

[@THAtKid123410]

Mamba mentality

[@olivergarcia3297]

Yeah right! All yall niggas weak!

[@3kingzsneakerheadtalk635]

That interview between Craig Sager and Kobe is happening in heaven right now

[@gabrielaquino1466]

Rest in peace legend, thank you for everything.

[@QuayPitt]

Shane Battier was great defender but Kobe just bullied this guy

[@cynkauvanyau2059]

But he is no kawhi.

[@truthbrotha1244]

Shane Battier was a very good defender. Not a great defender. There is a difference. His defensive prowess includes two 2nd Team All Defense. Like I said, very good. Not great.

[@terencejones4057]

@@truthbrotha1244 I disagree that's like saying klay is a good defender knowing damn well is a great perimeter defender

[@truthbrotha1244]

Terence Jones Klay Thompson is a better defender than Shane Battier was IMO. His career isn’t over yet either. But Klay Thompson isn’t a “great” defender either.

[@danadalton11]

only person besides Mj who played with aggression and vengeance...Battier never had a prayer

[@joshuahaynes7128]

Glocksig 45 i agree .. even if u didnt like kobe how could. U not enjoy his game its so beautiful.. closed player to mj ever .. i give mj the nod slightly but i think kobe was just as good as pure scorer . Easily top 3 alltime pure scorer

[@chrisf5451]

I miss watching kobe play.. as a cavs fan i would take every opportunity to watch him play..he will be truly missed . He was must watch TV,. R.I.P Mamba

[@caryllangutan4179]

Im a huge fan of Kobe,God!I still cannot believe that he passed away RIP legend and to your beautiful daughter Gigi you inspire a lot of people especially we filipino your the best NBA player ever your legacy still remain condolences to the bereaved family of Kobe and Gigi..I see everytime you play it has hardwork and dedication your the best for me,,you may be gone in our eyes but the good memories that you have,still remain in our heart😔😔😔 It may hurt for us to accept as your huge fan but life must go on..To Bryant family be strong..

[@nicocaneba1282]

no one can guard kobe period

[@ivanneiltorculas9614]

Nico Caneba I challenge Kobe to Kawhi Leonard.

[@x2good4ux51]

Tony Allen

[@kendalgreene8688]

Jaziel Torres he killed Tony Allen... Kobe said he played him the toughest but that don't mean he didn't get worked

[@x2good4ux51]

Kendal Greene I never said Kobe didn’t drop points on Allen, but ok. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kendalgreene8688]

2k God23 you said Tony Allen could guard Kobe .... meaning like he was a shutdown guy.... Tony Allen was a great defender in his prime along with Bowen.... Artest ... Batt..... but Kobe was definitely unguardable especially wen he was locked in like this.

[@kvelazquez10]

I'll never forget this game.. After losing game 1 there was no way we could down 2-0 at home 🔥🔥🔥

[@SdotVdotHeHott]

I'm so honored to have been able to witness this mans greatness. Rest up King.

[@myronreynolds252]

THIS GAME IS ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT WHEN YOU PASSED YESTERDAY, THE PASSION AND GRIT, THEY HAD TO CALL A TECH ON YOU BCUZ THIS MAN COULDNT STICK YOU RIP #MAMBAOUT

[@soulpunisher2]

Who ever hates kobe get out. If u love him good job!

[@jeremytucker8853]

Kawhi would lock Kobe up.

[@truthbrotha1244]

He’d put him in handcuffs and hold him to 22. MJ would do the same, then put up 50 on his ass!

[@fyz5689]

good job bro

[@fyz5689]

@@jeremytucker8853 that's the match up I'd pay to see

[@avoiceup3222]

Truth Brotha 🤣😆😆😆😆🤣😆😆😅

[@Phoggy88]

the next year artest joins kobe and wins the 2010 finals game 7 against the boston celtics..

[@alexanderadonyae7937]

@west texas sure did

[@princesschilumba3889]

west texas he is paid for that !

[@qjw497]

I miss you already, Kobe, R.I.P

[@deannharris2424]

This is what I like about Kobe that he always gave credit when and where it was deserved. I’m a huge Manu Ginobili fan and he truly was underrated. However, Kobe gave him a lot of credit saying that Ginobili, West, and himself were the same types of players. Kobe didn’t just throw out compliments to anyone. So, I think him respecting Ginobili and his talent on the court is everything!

[@flipgurujn]

Damn I remember that Rockets team. It was a bruiser squad with Battier, Artest and Skola. A team assembled to stop Kobe and Kobe still torched them.

[@davidmcdonald9412]

Maba.for.life.

[@FInalage2012]

GOAT

[@truthbrotha1244]

Talking about MJ again, eh??? 😂

[@bigd7722]

Na kobe would smoke mj

[@bettyjeanstokes360]

Thank you Kobe fan 124, I prefer to watch Kobe play than to watch the other games. Kobe is great and I'm thankful that M.J. mentors him as well as his father, thank you so much for sharing Kobe videos. Thank you, I'm quarantine for God knows how long and this is what I look for every time I sign on to KZbin it's more important now more than ever that all of us are able to watch Kobe play. It's hard being without him, thank you again.

[@TheIndie101]

I remember this game like it was yesterday. I'm still in belief. RIP Kobe :/

[@calebmelendez4073]

Never realized he actually did catch Artest with that sneak elbow lol

[@davidmcdonald9412]

But.did.you.see.aretes.push.kobe.out....of.his.place.if.a.place.is.taken.and.you.push.someone.out.of.it.thats.disrespectful.and.when.you.cross.that.line.anything.can.happen.maba.for.life.that.is.....going.to.be.my.next.tato

[@princesschilumba3889]

Caleb Melendez he surely did but it’s basketball !and another thing is how he reacted 😂

[@MMHSeon]

Sneaky ass elbow

[@xaviervega468]

The hilarious part is that Kobe elbowed Artest in the throat and ARTEST was called for the foul..... I just shook my head on that one.

[@donaldb93]

Sneaky veteran move lol love it

[@seannotshaun]

Kobe so smart

[@verceezy4329]

"i'm very happy for him, he put in a lot of work and he's well deserving"

[@jer8279]

Yeah but lets bury kobe

[@marlonamos1604]

Watching Kobe play was pure magic,he could shoot from anywhere,miss you kobe r.i.p❤️

[@MrZahsome]

Over Yao man... This guy could not be stopped during this time... Good times before all these bandwagon 2012 NBA "Fans" came along and act like every player in history didn't exist. Sad they never saw things like this.

[@Euzebinio]

For the past 9 years NBA is a defenseless unwatchable shit.

[@dxic962]

@@Euzebinio blame the NBA associates and ref, don't blame the players. If you cant deal it, you're free not to watch it.

[@lilteelizzlw8829]

This kobe right here would of killed lebron in finals

[@mannyb.5925]

yea too bad LeBronze didn't keep up his end of the bargain that year

[@kaevmasters5385]

No

[@ssjbgoku9645]

Fr lol

[@fyz5689]

lebron get no helpers

[@TheMrKobeBryant2012]

Well yeah. But Kobe didn't hold up his end of the bargain in 2011.

[@anthonywurpz]

Was at this game still cant believe he is gone. RIP Kobe, goat Mamba Mentality

[@JustGettinStarted]

An absolute phenomenon! I watched him feverishly, and argued his merits up & down versus any other player. So cerebral, so dedicated to his craft💯

[@universal1151]

He just came out and won the game. Insane mental ability for concentration and emotional passion translating into basketball artistry

[@AlNaTz]

4:17 is what made me fall in love with that guy.

[@DefeatLust]

Classic Kobe right? Classic

[@atlien1988]

To think from 2008-2011 Kobe played with significant injuries to his shooting hand, shoulder, and knees, which he delayed surgerical procedures until after loss to Mavs in 2011. Mamba was on an absolute mission! Most players would've understandably sat out and taken the time for surgery & rehab. Kobe didn't care about his shooting percentage as long as his team earned the W. Not many guards would intentionally miss a shot to grab rebound and put the ball back in for a score. Kobe was known for doing this to find whatever opening he could find to get the basket.

[@_Maxten]

i love how kobe literally elbowed him and put his hands up like "i aint do nothin" gotta love the playoffs.

[@pnjabimunda8642]

Also, Kobe could take elbows, bumps, push offs etc… he knew in the playoffs things get physical he knew how to take it just as much as how to give it someone. In the postgame interview he even said Ron should not have been ejected.

[@dominiquecarroll6921]

He should have 3MVP’s 2002-2003 this Man Average 30PPG 7rebs, and 6AST on 45% fg, 38% 3pt fg, 84% ft, and 2.2 STL a game! First team all-NBA and Second team defense all-NBA... oh and played all 82 games! Only 24! If that ain’t the definition of robbed idk what is! Oh and Shaq only played 66 games, they have to give him that MVP! Plus in 2006-2007 47wins is good enough for an MVP, that’s 3 shy of a 50 win season with scrubs! Averaging 31.6 ppg, 5.4ast, 5.7 rebs, on 46% fg, 86% ft, All-NBA first team, first team defense All-NBA, and scoring 81 points! David Stern and the NBA never really like this man for some odd reason.

[@joshuat6124]

In Asia, Kobe is loved dearly. He'd still be getting MVP's today if the league was in Asia lol.

[@jaxondakota7080]

Your actually missing other seasons more notable for example 08-09 & 09-10. I believe he should’ve won MVP both of those years as he kept raising the bar for the NBA standard and he accomplished so much within those 2 years including winning the championship and finals MVP

[@davidmcdonald9412]

Thank.you.

[@rareoldieskid9134]

Yeah the MVP could've went to either Kobe or ShaQ but shaQ was like the movie star of the team at the time so they decided to give the MVP to Shaq... based on his stardom.. I believe Shaq had stared in a movie around the time... i remember!!

[@manhbx96]

In 2003 Kobe made ALL NBA Defensive First Team

[@cvg5184]

EVERYONE: MJ or LeBron? ME: How quickly they forget...

[@dominickholland2862]

CVG5 rip Kobe

[@zponyz1003]

WTF?Lebron james is no where as good as mj and Kobe

[@princehoops6020]

@@zponyz1003 Holy you’re a huge hater LMAO

[@zponyz1003]

@@princehoops6020 lmao im speaking facts most people would agree with me

[@zponyz1003]

@@princehoops6020 ide hate LeBron is just not that good compared to them💯

[@traymopar5642]

This video made me cry, I miss kobe man 😖😭😭

[@mattubben1985]

Best mid-range shooter ever.

[@xBROxKratos]

I sincerely hope you're joking...

[@ItsMerkx]

Affect Salty Well who is better?

[@xBROxKratos]

I take it you've never heard of Jerry West? Larry Bird was an incredible mid-range shooter. Elgin Baylor, AI... Gail Goodrich...

[@BlazemyHaze22]

Affect Salty Haha that's just ridiculous, Elgin Baylor and Gail Goodrich? Get out of here. Larry Bird is the only player you can argue is as good as Kobe at midrange shooting.

[@CrimsonHeart3]

Affect Salty kobe has the most points scored from farthest away from the 2pt line, he makes a living from contested 2s.

[@DoctorsAdvocate16]

Kobe the Goat 🐐

[@michaelsepulveda438]

Love you Kobe w/ all my heart we miss you so much man. What a time to be alive and watch this man growing up. 90s baby

[@anthonyharris7440]

Legendary interview @ the end! Two hall of famers REST IN PEACE Craig/Kobe 🙏🏾💪🏾

[@speedphoenix9005]

RIP KOBE BRYANT you will be missed

[@TD-dj9ep]

And ppl say lebron better than this man?! 😂 blasphemous

[@paulsanderson7278]

Hardbody Mazzi just lebron jock riderz. No.way.in.cold.day.in.hell.lebron is better than kb24

[@tucko11]

I can’t even watch NBA today man. When mamba retired so do good basketball

[@tucko11]

12:26 obviously Lebron is nothing compared to Kobe

[@1StarBorrn]

Lebron had like 4 of these round one last year 😂. Yea he doesn’t take contested fade-away jumpers but it’s not about style points.

[@lck8612]

T D anyone can say that like most haters do to attract attention like you do. They've both have accomplished something on nba.

[@sylviofleurant2507]

What a true legend. Kobe Bryant all time the true goat 🐐.

[@killa.mode.one.818beastmod9]

I remember these time it was good times legendary moments fun times Cant believe kobe went out like that RIP gone but never forgotten

[@panzopanzo3707]

man this is a game we call it a game man MAMBA

[@m6nnxx]

He shoot better then Mj. No doubt. Kobe4life.

[@browntherapy8696]

wrong!

[@keithnicolas3097]

W

[@kuyaken379]

Yeah

[@kuyaken379]

He will not score 81 and 60+ points in consecutive games if he is not a better shooter than Jordan.

[@youngbuck8496]

Yosemite He’s a better shooter then Jordan but Jordan is all around better

[@AGsosa]

exactly why kobe is my🐐watching these games was normal back then but now it's like gold cuz we haven't seen anybody like kobe since and never will in this lifetime. #RIP #MAMBA

[@Jizzoe78.]

2020 still watching the Mamba murder highlights baby!!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 💯❤☠

[@bankrollfresh532]

J Smoke Grillin' rip kobe 💜😢

[@Jizzoe78.]

@@bankrollfresh532 I hear ya!! ❤💯🐍

[@jonathangomez3585]

Kobe was so focused that if he would of high fived you at the end of a poster dunk , 5 years later and from that dunk after you run into him and ask him if he remembered you and he would say confidently and smirkishly say "of course I do" because he literally remembers. #lazerlikefocus#bruceleementality

[@zylzyl3823]

Listen MJ "might" be the best ever for the Bulls ..... But KOBE is the best EVER for the Lakers franchise ...... What MJ is for the East , KOBE is for the west .......

[@greggking7871]

MJ Might???? you stupid??

[@princesschilumba3889]

zyl zyl PeriodT

[@ridgemoore7905]

So you really gone say kobe was a better laker than magic Johnson🤔

[@2020Viszion]

@@greggking7871 agreed.

[@lucpenfold4806]

Kobe was OUR Michael Jordan. For us born in the 90s, we never truly got to witness MJ's greatness... but MAN we got to witness the greatness of KOBE.

[@Mario_Tv23]

Still watching the goat 2023 👑 Kobe

[@Harris.8.24]

And you talking about lebron being better than kobe ? omg the guy is phenomenon, he is unstoppable. Come on guys even in 2015 lebron dont plays against defensive like this. On kobe's prime guys like Battier tried to make anything to stop Black Mamba. Look at his hand omg , kobe blind shots !! THE MVP !

[@masonwong2418]

People always love it when players trick the defense or something. Kobe is a man! He just takes whatever shot. Who needs space?!

[@davisdenko6476]

Charalambos Hadji Andre iguadola is certainly a better defender than barrier.... same with draymond

[@petersakuda6524]

Brandy y

[@RCortez1986]

@Charalambos Hadji Its funny because a common misconception is that kobe is more of an assassin and a better scorer than lebron, yet lebron has averaged more points per game over his career. Lebron has a better 2pt FG% as well as a better 3pt FG% I think kobe just appeared to be more of a beast on offense because he took so many more difficult, well contested shots. It just looks more dominant when a single player is trying to score against an entire team. Lebron plays smarter and gets easier shots and creates easier shots for his teammates. Maybe that's why Lebron's 27 points a game doesn't look as good as Kobe's 27 points a game, because he does it easier and smarter. Lebron also was a better rebounder and a better passer. The only thing kobe had over lebron was better free throw shooting and he turned the ball over slightly less. Lebron gets more STEALS per game and more BLOCKS per game.

[@db2921]

@@RCortez1986 man these analytics just got to stop just watch the games and tell me who you see is more dominating stats dont show you shit or how well they are being guarded eye test is all i need