Kobe Bryant Postgame Interview About Torn Achilles

Kobe Bryant's injury
Halfway across the country, Tim Grover witnessed Kobe Bryant's body rebelling on him Friday night. From the knee to the ankle, the longtime trainer for Bryant watched his client crumple to the court only to watch him rise again and again, only to defy the years and months and minutes chasing Bryant to the brink.
Now, Bryant had made a hard cut to push past Harrison Barnes of the Golden State Warriors and suddenly he collapsed to the floor, reaching back to clutch his heel.
"I told myself, 'If he goes out of the game right here, it's the Achilles,' " Grover said by phone late Friday. "But whatever it was, I knew he was going to shoot the free throws first."
Bryant left for the locker room and the diagnosis turned out to be downright devastating: a torn Achilles tendon, the season gone and a career in peril.

[@petejay6317]

"I tried to put pressure on my heel..see if I can do it that way" 🤦 the cloth this man was cut from is no longer in stock. Thanks you Kobe for all the memories. RIP Kobe 🐐👑 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@kartmartsupport3712]

lebron better

[@lazydabbr433]

@@kartmartsupport3712 lebron cries and gets off the court over Cramps.

[@jrrichardson9792]

@@kartmartsupport3712 in wat world?

[@spicy5766]

@@kartmartsupport3712 He is better but not the place or time bozo

[@indio4-215]

​@@spicy5766 Better? Nah, I disagree on that, but I DO agree that LeBron being "better" is not the place nor time.

[@BirdGang6]

It’s mind blowing that he wasn’t at the hospital, he got up, walked to the free throw line, hit 2 free throws, walked off the court on his own power and then stayed and did media after the game. Dude was unreal.

[@billygowhoop]

He was tough as nails. Old school toughness.

[@thabompala6524]

Brooo so crazy!! I just had this injury 3 weeks ago and no way I could have done that

[@tyshawn5983]

@@thabompala6524 ouch how are u doing now?

[@thabompala6524]

@@tyshawn5983 much better man. Walking without crutches. Sometimes with my boot, sometimes with normal shoes

[@tyshawn5983]

@@thabompala6524 damn bro wishing a great recovery I can’t imagine suffering that. Greatest of luck to you

[@ChrisDodges123]

His first response was heartbreaking. He knows it's over.

[@applefanboy5706]

It’s over in another way 😭

[@snakeeyes7907]

@@applefanboy5706 it's like he knew something bad was gonna happen

[@MrSpacely42]

@@snakeeyes7907 you reaching further than MJ in space jam 😒

[@snakeeyes7907]

@@MrSpacely42 yea bruh u need to wake up

[@MrSpacely42]

@@snakeeyes7907 how you figure I need to wake up? You're saying Kobe knew something bad was going to happen back in 2013. So he knew he would end up in a helicopter crash and die in 2020? C'mon man.

[@jackdanielss]

2012/13 season was his most underrated season of his career. He basically carried the team and willed them into the playoffs at his own expense. His career basically ended that night. Lost all his explosiveness

[@bren2363]

Jack Daniels I don’t watch basketball too much but did this injury actually ruin him after he came back?

[@realniggashit3]

He was banged up and shaking off multiple stingers every game after he guaranteed a playoff berth. I knew something catastrophic was about to happen because it was obvious he was pushing himself way too hard. I wanted him to stop because it wasn't worth it (Dwight was lazy, Nash was old and washed), but Kobe was the ultimate warrior. Rest in peace.

[@arlenebantok5268]

@@realniggashit3 blame fucking Mike D Antoni for pushing kobe to extend his minutes man and orchestrating a weird offensive tempo centered at a lazy dwight howard

[@krensic2660]

Dad yea he wasn’t athletic anymore

[@injusticeanywherethreatens4810]

that 60 point game against Utah magically stopped existing guys!

[@brad7566]

Only time I've ever seen Kobe shed tears. The gut wrenching feeling knowing you may never recover from an injury like that. Heartbreaking

[@tucko11]

Kobe handled the press great

[@NeoNitty]

tucko11 yea I’m saying the same thing at the moment. And they respect that and the situation as well.

[@mirrr5156]

Like a real man

[@Masta_Dan24]

The greatest at that , bron has said some goofy stuff on those podiums

[@JrryThrdJnsFurth]

@@Masta_Dan24 bringing up Bron for no reason at all 😂

[@schwazroda7882]

This is probably my favorite sports interview. The pain, frustration, sadness, but then heart in his words saying he’s gotta set an example for his kids. I think this is as much of an incredible moment as any of his championships. It’s kobe in these moments that made him kobe

[@likeitornotmike]

I remember watching this on NBATV. I must admit.......I was crying.

[@washn2hiphop40]

I'm watching now again and it's very emotional. Maybe more so because Kobe is a killer and he is visibly holding back his tears.

[@SHIESTY-ek8lu]

Pussy

[@wilfredoluna6192]

Michael Lane I was too

[@lolhahah21]

Today is the day that you really should've cried. :'( :'( I miss him.

[@nigelnichol6486]

Michael Lane same here man. RIP Kobe, luv you dude, thanks for bringing joy to my life 💪👌

[@dukecap44]

This man giving a post game interview with a torn Achilles.. Bar None Rest up GOAT

[@Maximum_37]

Rip to the legend always will remember his great moments

[@curtisgroce973]

Oprah sides chair 😭😭😭

[@thesloke1111]

Dude walked all the way to the line and made both free throws with a torn Achilles. That's a tough man. The fact he walked is seemingly impossible and then making both free throws is even more impossible. I wasnt the biggest Kobe fan, during his career, but I came to love his tenacity and work ethic. I feel he had a chance to be even better after basketball. Still shocked.

[@gsabella4]

RIP. What a fucking legend. A Hard dude. Not many of them in the NBA right now.

[@indio4-215]

​@@gsabella4 Which is precisely what makes Kobe all the more special, otherwise we may take individuals like him for granted if more NBA players were like him, or just people in general, NBA or not.

[@juanmele6398]

This just shows how strong of person kobe was. Although he knew his career took a big hit, he still kept his head up high and went through it. Teaches me a life lesson, when shit gets tough it’s important to keep your chin up and persevere, I’ve never played basketball but Kobe showed me a lot of life lessons that I still carry today. It’s important to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. That’s all we can really do during this difficult time.. is keep going..

[@cardinalsdd]

Amen bro. Amen. Everything that you said is true in my case as to what I've learned from him. Couldn't have said it any better

[@Rolzare]

Well said brother 💯

[@siddhantsharma5300]

He was a 5X World champion by the time this injury happened. His mentality was levels above everyone here.

[@deborahawe2416]

when a man tears up , you know its serious . he was never quite the same

[@Terror832]

Especially a guy like Kobe who almost never gets emotional like that.

[@coolv78]

This is why he is the GOAT. Said it was necessary and gave all he got to this team. This is a dude who just listens to "Till I Collapse" on repeat

[@tz6706]

@WindTheBrave Kobe is better than leStiffarm

[@housesports000]

not GOAT to me but arguably the best, didn’t have LeBrons athleticism and longevity, didn’t have Jordans big mitts and vertical, didn’t have Kareems towering height, didn’t have Wilts superhuman physical, didn’t have Shaqs sheer strength, never had any of that fancy stuff but he still scored 81, over 30k points, and arguablyone of the greatest players of all time.

[@LarryBennettHealthCoach]

@@housesports000 Kobe has had just as much impact on the sport of basketball as everyone you just listed. I can name a long list of today’s top players who grew of aspiring to be Kobe. Stats, genetics, or any of that shit don’t mean everything.

[@housesports000]

@@LarryBennettHealthCoach that’s why Kobe was so great, he built himself from the ground up without any special physical attributes or anything, he just worked on his game and kept getting better and stronger

[@Someone-hi1nt]

ok im sorry, hes a legend but he isnt even close to the goat

[@jjutt87]

Could that camera have been any closer to his face?!

[@wilsonbailey9907]

kobe is one of the greatest

[@usr2842]

wilson bailey one of the greatest at bricking shots

[@jacksonpayne3477]

Hoops Talk dude really

[@nigelstanford4]

Hoops Talk bitch ass nigga

[@tucko11]

Is the ....

[@chadbellamy5333]

@@usr2842 81 points in a game thooo......

[@FlexSZN23]

Kobe’s poise was something

[@aliataciciek]

Honestly, I never ever wanted to come back and see the misery in his eyes but after the recent news, we’re all mourning for him and his family. Rest in piece Kobe, we love you.

[@KP43-08]

I specifically watched Kobe the most in 2012-2013 season but this season showed what he was truly made of STRAIGHT PASSION AND HE SUFFERED A LOT OF INJURIES THIS YEAR AND JUST SHOWED HIM THAT HE DIDN’T REALLY HAVE MUCH TIME LEFT. HE WAS STARTED BREAKING DOWN SLOWLY the ending was near.Rip the black mamba 🐍💛💜

[@PancakeProduct]

Can't believe he was giving an interview instead of being rushed to the hospital. Durant 💪🏼

[@ferryfernandus1423]

@AsSeenOnTV it hurts like hell though.. he even did a FT right after it popped, at least put some respect to Kobe man.. he's already passed away... give him a better word at least

[@jjoe7078]

@AsSeenOnTV bro ive seen people tear their achilles seen grown men cry and scream like babies all the way to the hospital. ive seen it almsot every week during my internship at a popular sports medicine place lmao. trust me man.... How kobe is not crying to Jesus almighty while asking to be shot up with morphine is just beyond me.

[@izzy6918]

@@jjoe7078 he is a different breed

[@ieshabrown7527]

Exactly! The goat !!!!!

[@aguynamedryan395]

@@jjoe7078 I'm sitting here currently 2 days after rupturing my achilles and I can honestly say, doesn't hurt that bad. Trying to stand on it after doing it was the worst pain I've experienced, so God only knows how he took the FTs. But standing there on crutches, probably the emotional pain would be the worst part.

[@MrMotoflou]

The last minute of this interview is just insane. He goes from being down and dejected to suddenly getting motivated. He starts creating this whole theoretical situation of people doubting his ability to come back, and he starts getting pissed at these doubters. And by the end of the interview, it's clear that he'll be back. lol, i love it.

[@user-ng4tf2oq7s]

Damn I’m about to cry. You can tell he is holding back tears. Even at the FT line you could see the pain he was in.

[@GcpMC]

I like how he handles the press.. Russ would have walked away and been yelling at these people doing their jobs lol. Maturity right there.

[@raindrop5094]

"Next question, champ."

[@mrboo3049]

especially at 6:47😂 he jokes around tge negativity of the QUESTION. not in anger but in a Funny way. thats the TRUE PROFFESIONAL ATHLETE and a DOWN TO EARTH GUY. his the BLACK MAMBA INSIDE THE COURT. he terrorize every opponent. but a VERY KIND person OUTSIDE..

[@darrendoyle568]

GcpMC like I’ve always said Kobe isn’t a bad guy he was a perfectionist on the court and had expectations for his team he chose winning instead of being a goody goody he wanted to win at all costs

[@greatestever8825]

What? What are you talking bout man? Smh.. y'all niggas trippin

[@lildickgirl333]

@@greatestever8825 lmao😭😭

[@eliebechara3811]

RIP Kobe. I remembered this video coz it was the first time I saw Kobe cry.

[@gabrielcolio5221]

He cried in 2008 finals

[@verlandousmitchell2308]

He almost cried at the all star game in Philly when they kept booing him. . He even admitted to his feelings being hurt. That ish almost made me cry rs....

[@austinclark6465]

Class Act by Kobe!! What a Very Patient, Talented, Kind, And Loving Human Being he was. The man was probably in excruciating pain and he still answered everyone's question and even joked with the last one. You will be surely missed Kobe. May you and your daughter enjoy heaven together 🙏

[@alvinbattle82]

You can see the pain in his eyes. He knew that he'll never be the same again. I cried watching this 😭 interview

[@TheMainsource01]

Man you can see it in his eyes he is holding back so much.

[@stroyer2103]

I was never a Kobe fan, for when he said he couldn't walk, it literally just broke my heart. You know how badly he wanted to play and he would play through anything to try and win

[@realonelife8953]

Here after Kevin Durant injury wow

[@dylankrehl280]

SAME omg

[@ymiwatchen]

And now you can properly come back to this video smh...

[@eatinglikeafatking7421]

Mr. Popo depressing man. Depressing.

[@DrStretch09]

This didnt age well

[@yungboifr5h]

How did u know

[@mindfreak078589]

I remember when this happened, I was so pissed because I knew the playoff runs were over for him.

[@realonefromthedjohnson6937]

Me too

[@Kwame_Baroown]

The ultimate competitor, I can agree that Jordan was the better basketball player but no one matched Kobe's intensity and drive for basketball. His work ethic was truly unmatched compared to any other athlete I've seen.

[@ChrissyRizzo]

He cares so much you can feel it!

[@MegaASMRmetal]

RIP to the legend

[@stir_stick]

What a loss to the world 😭 Prayers for the Bryant’s. R.I.P. Kobe

[@thinkbeyondtheordinary]

this is tough to watch looking back rip bean 😢

[@sudonimm2311]

Watching the greats mature into men and evolve is awe inspiring.

[@RL-ng2yf]

RIP my idol...

[@danielmartinezsouthwesthom8574]

I’m here looking at this video for motivation I tore my achillies 4 weeks ago love you kobe 🐍 ur my screen saver . Asking for prayers 🙏🏼

[@north232]

Hope your Achilles has made good progress bro

[@danielmartinezsouthwesthom8574]

@@north232 I’m 4 months out I’m blessed still a lot of work to do but I’m pushing thank you 🙏🏼

[@justinmaxon12]

U got this man!!

[@kellner13]

@@danielmartinezsouthwesthom8574how are you now mate? I’m 3 weeks after surgery of my Achilles now and I’m so sad… give me some motivation😢

[@tucko11]

6:44 😂 really ? It’s appropriate that you ask that question from down there . Classic.... Kobe RIP love ya man

[@tucko11]

The media was always hating so he had to prove em wrong

[@Mamkruger1]

@@tucko11 it wasn't his last game but he was never the same

[@ymiwatchen]

This interview is always hard to watch

[@NellaB_]

Rest in Peace to ONE of the GREATEST to EVER do it. I'm so heartbreaking watching his highlights, knowing I'll never look at them the same.

[@thearena5770]

Rip to the greatest competitor

[@IAmIcepro]

The media is relentless man. That MUST have been so difficult to navigate. Ril Kobe

[@mynikyle2995]

Remember this day like it was yesterday. Rest easy legend. You'll always be my GOAT ♥️😭

[@samuela9245]

What a man! What will power! So much respect for doing this interview

[@frankdeanda8908]

The quote in the framed picture behind him describes the very essence of Kobe Bryant’s basketball career. This man was a different breed and it was so heart breaking to see him go down like that.

[@captainwangy224]

People don't say this enough, but props to him for still taking this interview after the game, keeping composed, and answering the questions. That's a true pro. If he wanted to say fuck it with a towel over his head after he killed himself the previous 20 games trying to get them to the playoffs, everyone would've understood. But instead he stepped up just like he did with the free throws and addressed the media. Kobe shooting those 2 free throws have got to be an iconic scene in sports history.

[@langrich9884]

That’s why legend lives forever, always keep going even in such situation, always be positive. R.I.P my hero

[@oscalealvisl]

What a competitor and great champion this man was we miss you kobe RIP 🙏

[@DMEseter]

A warrior bless you and your daughter and all the families effected.

[@dannonmcknight7072]

Think this was when Kobe realized it was the beginning of the end. All those hard playoff mins and playing through injury had finally caught up with him. And this when he was 34 playing 45 plus mins! Unreal.

[@payne4261]

2022 watching this interview I see the hurt in his eyes 😢 RIP Kobe

[@sebastianartola8507]

Prayers to KD

[@prince_sach50]

Kobe a G

[@m.neilson4606]

Thanks for your determination and work to bring us the best the game has to give Kobe , respectfully 🙏#JazzNation2LakerFam #24Bryantslast60

[@TheGiothegio]

Who’s here after Bob Myers’ interview

[@Clips_36]

Right here homie

[@carlosinda3553]

Bob Myer is a great actor.

[@aarondaly1320]

RIP to an inspiration to all those around him

[@lexisnow5227]

He was in so much pain you can see rest easy goat

[@shawswervoo]

😭😭the last year that Kobe was an Elite player

[@altruistic3276]

I never got to watch his previous seasons but I'm glad I got to see his 2012/13 season 🙏🏿

[@shamus248]

This man walked back to the line and swished 2 free throws with no achilles, wanted to stay in the game but knew he couldn't and still was able to smile and crack jokes thru this interview....such a beautiful soul and the heart of a champion...RIP

[@MoneyOverFame]

Can see he was fighting back tears. That's how dedicated he was to the game. ❤

[@giovannirodriguez3407]

Man the tenacity, resilience and aura kobe had was insane. He had reporters doubting if it was possible to just come play in the playoffs as if it was just another sprain ankle and not a career ending injury. The fact that the man gave an interview when he himself was close to breaking down, and to end said interview with a laugh and walking off instead of resting his leg is just amazing. He then went to score 60 pts in his farewell game. Kobe was the definition of “you can hurt me but never brake me”.

[@23aceballer]

Kobe literally NEVER showed weakness, the fact that he’s holding back tears means he literally couldn’t hold it in any longer. It’s a sign of unbelievable strength and character

[@sageantone7291]

This is the only time I ever saw him cry.

[@fatwalruspigman]

these are those videos you like but dislike

[@yungknifedck]

My achillies also tore, and Kobe was the motivation to go thru it. Rip the goat

[@jesserebolloso2594]

Miss u big dawg rip 🙏🏼

[@mariogv4083]

HEARTBREAKING. RIP KOBE 🙏🙏🙏

[@LcMach91]

My favorite guy in the world

[@bigxavipg]

Rest in Peace Kobe his career changed after 2014 he knew it he won a champion 4 years ago. Just for this to happen man is a Ball Player

[@hansmaijchrzak7626]

How the hell did he walk away and throw those freethrows. I have had an Achilles injury when i was 13. I couldnt put pressure on the foot. Just unreal. Rip mamba! The man with the strongest will power ever

[@grumpent]

Damn Kobe 🤧

[@lukewelker1395]

Man he was cold with it

[@TheUncannyOne]

REST IN PARADISE KOBE & GIGI 💜💜🙏🏾🙏🏾😔

[@user-ry2mh4ui6l]

It’ hard to watch this video😭. R.I.P

[@sololonely624]

KOBE RIP 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@neilwiththedeal]

Damn. A glimpse of Kobe the human being.

[@legendary2553]

Rip Kobe 🙏🏽

[@pumzobuwa8176]

I miss this man😭😭rip

[@kamfisher1714]

What a ride it was.

[@rafaelfernandez4344]

Goodbye Kobe:( RIP

[@alexsantiago604]

Miss you Kobe

[@JMixtapeProductions]

Damn I love Kobe man

[@rl1491]

why?

[@jspi04]

@@rl1491 he’s the best

[@NatureBoii99]

How many people could've stood there to answer these questions given this situation? Kobe was 1 of 1

[@brooklynballer6682]

It gives me goosebumps how he knew it was over after he torn his Achilles & he was right. He was never the same after that. I actually cried when the official report came out. It was the first time in my life I actually seen Kobe Bryant DEFEATED. 🕊️🕊️sleep peacefully mamba 😰

[@Boe-Jiden2024]

jeezus duchenozzle

[@GemDroppaAnonymous]

R.i.p. King

[@mertasar5055]

MAAAN I MISS YOU KOBE

[@shoncarter5685]

Can literally see bro tears in his eyes

[@chrisconnor8086]

legend

[@EddiXP]

Miss you kobe

[@julianbryce31]

shows how passionate he wants to win..

[@iSoul33]

After all that anguish he still cracked a joke at the end. Great guy

[@dionjohnson1713]

R.I.P KOBE

[@radioactive0761]

Here after KD injury 😢

[@jonnyperez3323]

R.i.p Kobbeee 😭💔

[@dydylly]

RIP❤

[@justinnwosu9288]

Rip Kobe

[@deanchambers8613]

Hope Klay's watching this, & feeling inspired!

[@Lrgend988]

Kobe was such a goat. He walked to the bench on his own, then he walked back to hit 2 free throws and then he walked back on his own. He tried to put pressure on his heel to see if he can run that way so he can finish the game… Kobe was built different. He is not like other soft players that are getting carried of the court because of a cramp

[@officialthomasjames]

Imagine having flashing cameras and microphones in your face immediately after a devastating injury to answer pointless questions. The press is unbearable man, where is the humanity? Kobe handled this with class, as always.