Kobe Bryant Operating and Elevating from a Standstill Beyond the Arc | Skill Set Series

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Showcased is one of Kobe’s classic isolation looks, elevating from a stationary position beyond the three point line. Without any dribbles, he resorted to subtle jabs and feints, utilizing the bare minimum of shot-creating movements.
Notice how he kept the ball protected. If the defender was playing his right, Kobe tucked the ball deep into his left hip. With defenders sitting on his left, he tucked it right hip, or so often utilized that delayed swing through, almost dragging the ball on the floor in the process to avoid swiping hands.
With it that low, the powerful upward swing/drive of his arms generated the necessary momentum and consequential lift for him to shoot a fadeaway 25-footer with somebody trying to stop him from doing just that. Even the slightest bit of space was enough. If Kobe could 1 - elevate, and 2 - see the rim, all was complete. By then, lazering that spalding was the only task left. It never mattered how close his defenders were or how much they tried to disrupt the release. Whenever, from wherever, on whoever, a bucket was possible.
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[@ArmandoKozomara]

Kobe's threes are just too cold, man. Right in your face. Defenders on him, it doesn't matter where your hand is, Kobe is going around it and can get a clean look! Not sure anyone's better 1on1.

[@jankarlo3798]

The no dribble is probably my most favourite part about this video, we could talk about the difficulty, range, etc. but the fact that he doesn't even dribble is so beautiful. The ability to create space without dribbling, from three? RIP my man

[@dcshow]

Well said and agreed. That’s gotta be some of the “fear” these guys had guarding him. Knowing that it didn’t matter how close you were, what spot on the floor, dude didn’t even need to dribble, just straight elevate and sniper it in

[@ludvigwittgenstein9609]

Kobe Bryant is the goat 🐐 GOAT

[@Junzstylemadapaka]

I really miss this dude. I will never accept the fact that he’s already gone 😢

[@ArmandoKozomara]

Same bro!

[@dw447]

So crazy to think about, like you literally never see this anymore in the NBA. Someone just biding their time and waiting for the perfect moment to just rise up over someone. Pure confidence

[@patrickrichardt5419]

if you really think about it, there has never really been a player in the league that had that particular shot. maybe t-mac once in a while

[@anthonycelestin3559]

KD does it at times

[@Mysterion907]

@@patrickrichardt5419MJ did, but not as pure as Kobe’s but a little more effective in the paint and midrange. But You couldn’t stop Kobe from anywhere.

[@ebenezerindi1766]

KD does it every game LOL

[@Mysterion907]

@@ebenezerindi1766 Yea but you barely see it from any players besides KD, Kyrie, Dbook, Tatum, and Derozen.

[@anielloa5275]

He’s always able to square his shoulders before lining up the shot. So fundamentally sound.

[@AsapSteph]

G.O.A.T. In my opinion

[@ethanquenum4778]

That is a well detailed opinion. I agree with you.

[@yeon723]

He was really one of the first players I saw that hit 30 foot 3's, although it wasn't at high volume it was still impressive, he had the range.

[@jaymoney6233]

Exactly!! Way before Steph!!!I had just commented how I think Kobe was one of the best shooters ever especially contested shots

[@crook6218]

MJ, Kobe and Kareem

[@elliotl7021]

He's really muscling these up there. Tough, tough shots. The wide stance shots in particular

[@guhsuckyamudda586]

Yup. Those wide stance threes (from a standstill) require a considerable amount of strength to be hoisted with accuracy. Kobe’s strength, though it was never on the level of a LeBron or Jordan, is underrated.

[@donnamwilson7319]

Should have added those from last game against Jordan (55) also. He had some fantastic ones there.

[@dcshow]

Saved for another

[@guhsuckyamudda586]

0:16-0:21 Pure Jordan! From the scissor feet, to the one-hand ball maneuver, to the shot mechanics. I can only imagine the countless hours he put into studying that man’s game. A true basketball savant who possessed perhaps the most skilled all-around scoring repertoire that I’ve ever seen.

[@dcshow]

Well said

[@shyboyfso]

It was admirable him making shots from anywhere inside the paint, midrange,3s with defenders all over him very impressive Mr August 23,1978 aka Black Mamba was.

[@Alla8024]

Hand down man down. Boi I tell ya when he held that ball down to his right leg and pulls that mug up. Beautiful

[@Junzstylemadapaka]

This is the skill where I give Kobe an edge over MJ overall. Kobe is the best one on one player I’ve ever seen

[@guhsuckyamudda586]

Agreed. However, Jordan’s standstill game of the midrange variety was superior. Nevertheless, both were, at the very least, highly proficient at both skills.

[@KobeKid248]

Mamba Forever!

[@AZ-fy9eh]

Thank you that’s what I have been looking for 😤

[@SincereSentinel]

🐐

[@Sheboygan.]

Thanks!

[@AceQ45]

This is what KZbin needs. Keep it up with this bro 👍🏽

[@dcshow]

🙏

[@lkrsgng95]

Kobes Game in 2010 against Clippers would be cool. He scored 30 Points and won the game by 40 i think. Both he and Pau destroyed them that day ✌🏽

[@KingKobe81]

Exactly what I've been looking for. Not just long shots with no dribble but that jab and swing through shot.

[@Sheboygan.]

Great job on this, dom, especially the description! I've always been focused on the theater of these plays from Kobe. How he'd stare down his defender, keeping them on edge for whatever he was about to do. Then, he'd just rise up and shoot over them, with each made three seeming like a strong punch or even a gunshot. But you description shifted my attention to the nuances of Kobe's approach in these situations. Your attention to detail is top-notch man, kudos.

[@dcshow]

Thanks so much for the $ contribution dude, means alot. I like the “theater” aspect you mentioned. I think this shot might be most appropriate for the “assassin” label as he just sat back, kinda calm, waited to simply elevate and line drive 3 points in somebody’s face. And glad to hear about my description, you’re one i know always reads them 👌

[@Sheboygan.]

@@dcshow You're welcome! I value your work, so it's only right to support. And I completely agree, this move from Kobe truly captures the assassin aspect of his game.

[@alex44lakers16]

I always enjoy footage of Kobe regardless if its 8 or 24. Great upload. Best regards from Romania!

[@shyboyfso]

I said it while he was alive I'll say it with him gone but not forgotten. I liked him best in Michael,Kobe and LeBron comparison mainly because he was born in the 1970s like myself. Obviously Michael decade before and LeBron decade after .

[@anthonypreda1120]

Great description! A lot of Olympic Lifting in his S&C and long arms allowed for these kind of shots.

[@hoseamatavao1483]

👍👍👍🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@mariogv4083]

🔥🔥🔥

[@patrickohennesy6539]

0:09 the commentator so calm lol

[@sshaxy860]

This is something that even Steph curry doesn’t do. I won’t say he “can’t” but he doesn’t. Mainly cause Kobe elevates and shoots over people. Versus Steph needs space to shoot so he has to do a quick dribble or go around a screen or shoot far away

[@Mpc333k]

Nah, you can say it - Curry can’t do this. No one can. And the reason why is because pretty much any shooter in today’s run and gun heavy NBA has been trained to let go of the shot quickly. Notice that Curry barely has any elevation on his jumper. His release is lightning quick, so it works really well in rhythm. But if he tried a face up standstill fadeaway from beyond the arc against an opponent as tall or taller than him, he would probably get his shot blocked. Kobe modeled his jumpshot after Jordan’s, and like MJ he gets an absurd amount of elevation on his fadeaway. By the time the defender realizes it, Kobe is too high up in the air for him to do anything about it. The physical strength, skill level, and mental fortitude this type of shot requires to be made consistently… we’ll prolly never see anything like it again.

[@BeefPapa]

That last three is painful to watch

[@dcshow]

True, commentary also makes it sad. Knowing that the very next possession..

[@BeefPapa]

The next possession he ruptured the tendon, but I think he actually tore it earlier in the game when he penetrated and came off limping badly. He kept playing, single handedly pulled out a game they had no business winning, completely severed his tendon, hit two clutch free throws and finally waived the white flag. Heart just can't be counted with stats.

[@greglock7427]

That last three smh. The last shot of Kobe’s prime. He would’ve had at least three more great years had he not gotten hurt.

[@pipoypipoy9761]

Still can't understand why in home games he seems slow but in road games damn to quick

[@royalmcmorris1211]

Jab step space creation is so filithy

[@jaymoney6233]

Shooting percentage was never amazing but Kobe is one of the greatest shooters ever!That sounds like a complete contradiction but he took alot of difficult shots....other than MJ and Curry, nobody is making 45% on half court desperation heaves, contested fadaways,etc.

[@ethanquenum4778]

You do not make any sense whatsoever. What you spewing is borderline insane.

[@EniyanValentine]

Makes perfect sense bro. You took the eye test lol. Numbers go out the door

[@attattebaio]

Michael and LeBron cant do this

[@kingpinstaxs1805]

Take your negative energy elsewhere.

[@attattebaio]

@@kingpinstaxs1805 0 negative Just Love 4 Kobe and onesty

[@ArmandoKozomara]

That's true. The three greatest ever, in my opinion.

[@guhsuckyamudda586]

Watch more Mike. Games 5-7 of the ‘92 ECSF is a good start (though he was doing this even before that). Who do you think Kobe got this from? I will say, however, that Kobe did it better.

[@EniyanValentine]

Mike yes, LeBron ? NEVER

[@ChickenTone378]

Nastiest shot in hoops ever.

[@EQPaunders]

Please do a ‘forced shots’ misses.