Kobe Bryant's 2003-04 Season Was INCREDIBLE! 🐍 | GOAT SZN

Back by popular demand - it's GOAT SZN! Kobe Bryant's 2003-2004 season with the LA Lakers! Kobe Bryant averaged 24.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 65 games in 2003-04. Kobe Bryant averaged 24.5 points, 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds in 22 games in the 2004 playoffs.
Please note: due to rules by the NBA, I cannot make videos beyond 10 minutes using this footage. So please forgive all the amazing plays I had to leave out. I tried to include all the very best in 10 minutes.
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[@twilithycurves]

Even if the sports media try to tarnish his legacy.. videos like this remind me of truly how great he was!

[@ArmandoKozomara]

Kobe did it during the most difficult era to score in in NBA history. Look how much traffic there is, the lane is clogged and nothing came easy. Compared to today's NBA which has much less defense and physicality, and crazy spacing. Kobe would average 40 today easily.

[@JonasWeather]

Absolutely 💯

[@bigd7722]

Facts

[@wesleysnipes3645]

As relentless as he was, I'd say 50 a game.

[@TRKZay]

Kobe wouldn’t do that specifically because that style of play doesn’t win chips anymore. He said that in an interview when asked about James harden and how much he would’ve averaged. Kobe is set on winning. He scored to win. In today’s game Kobe would be the leader but his back up would have to pull just about the same amount of weight as he is. So Kobe would still drop 25-32 a game with ease but more of his teammates would have to drop 10 a game. Same for Jordan. Because them specifically they took on the offensive load but it was too much for a team back then. Now in today’s game 2-3 players on one team can have 20 points a piece. So even tho someone like Kobe or Jordan did their part, the team didn’t pull the rest of their weight. So individually they’d be great. But they’d have less wins.

[@Maal7432]

Definitely the best defense era ever and especially that season. The defenders were draped all over him.

[@clutchdunks]

Kobe was so godlike man

[@GL_FAB]

I can't believe it's been 20 years already. I was in 6th grade during this season. I miss watching Kobe play. There will never be another Kobe 😢 💯🔥

[@curtlamar5046]

I was in 6th grade too fam. Everyone was wearing the red rookie Lebron jersey or Carmelo blue one. I wore my Kobe or throwback Orlando Tmac one lol

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

​​​@@curtlamar5046😂😂😂You Was The Only One That Wear Your Kobe Bryant Jersey I Respect That As a Kobe Fan And I Know The Legendary Childhood GOAT R.I.P Kobe Bean Bryant Would Respect That

[@curtlamar5046]

@@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0 yeah Kobe was the most hated player at the time but I didn’t care lol

[@scottinnh88]

Back when ballers just didn’t do trick shot three pointer. Dude actually is one of the best ever.

[@connorswift2176]

Same

[@Dennnis_ale]

His footwork was 🔥 So much work behind the scenes.. Pretty sure he gave a lot of defenders nightmares this season!

[@kanyecrazy7440]

Ppl don’t admit it but kobe foot work was superior to mj

[@koolkai4299]

it came from Kobe's soccer background in Italy@@kanyecrazy7440

[@inexpugnabilis]

Underrated Season. Yes the 2004 NBA Finals were one of the worst moments of all time apart from game 2, but the whole season was packed with great Kobe moments. Especially the game against T-Mac in March 2004 where he started slowly amidst some private issues with his wife before taking over and eventually winning that game or also the game in Portland where he made that game-tying shot, before winning the game with a buzzer beater was phenomenal.

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

Same Here Big Dawg

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

I Definitely Agree With You Dawg

[@youngblood4127]

At the very least he 1.C to Shaq and Duncan’s A and B.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

The Lakers were injured in the 04 Finals (extremely limited Malone & no Grant). This is the only reason why Detroit won.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

​@@youngblood4127I disagree. Kobe was the best player of the 2000's. 5 rings. Neither Duncan or Shaq can claim this.

[@afterthought6889]

Footwork and off-hand unmatched. No weaknesses.

[@Mike1122.]

Kobe should have been MVP in 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010. He had a case for 2003, and 2005 as well. He Had 11 top 5 MVP voting finishes and won 1 MVP award because the sportswriters hated him.

[@jetbryantgmbm]

Facts

[@TonyHerrera2023]

Playing besides all the pressure of the media and performing to that level it was amazing. Just Kobe could do that.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

Facts

[@AlihanOlcar]

Not one of the favorite Kobe season but underrated, even though he was very busy with non-basketball issues, he played a very important role in his team reaching the finals.

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

Same Here Dawg

[@COPSCheckingOurPublicServants]

Yeah this was the end of the dynasty season. Kobe was dealing with a shoulder injury most of the season too... Oh and the SA case.

[@kingkyrie5140]

Greatest player to ever play

[@theunthinkable1021]

The 2003-04 season was full of distraction but it did not matter at all. Man, we miss you Kobe. Another MaxaMillion711 legendary upload. You are the best.

[@Drfunk910]

KOBE WAS FUCKEN VICIOUS attacking the basket!!!!!

[@jwdw9745]

Thank you so much Max! Too bad the NBA doesn't let you go go beyond 10 minutes using this footage., but that's not your fault of course.

[@christianhelms6549]

Top 3 all.time and the Best 1on1 ever

[@michaelbarnes2126]

He took the toughest shots in NBA history and made them regularly. R.I.P. to the Mamba Kobe Bean Bryant one of the GOATs

[@terrellbaker1660]

Never shot 50% in a season. Jordan shot 50% for his career. Only one GOAT.

[@michaelbarnes2126]

@@terrellbaker1660 idc, he’s not my GOAT and neither is Kobe. However I’m not agreeing with the media driven narrative there’s only one GOAT sorry Jordan groupie

[@terrellbaker1660]

@@michaelbarnes2126 There is no such thing as multiple "Greatest". Kobe, Jordan, Magic or whoever can't all be the greatest. You even said MJ is not your goat and neither is Kobe. Well who is your goat? None of them or all of them? You sound confused.

[@Dipset415]

@@terrellbaker1660😭💯and it universally MJ unless you just DR J nem age

[@andrecarter1590]

The most relentless ferocious competitor that ever lived

[@6aliph77]

Could we get 2009- 2010 Kobe Max???? Glad GTSZN is back btw

[@tyrellmiles1467]

It was incredible considering what he was going through at that time and he was still able to lock in and do his job at the highest level. I like people like that. When it’s time to go to work, they leave outside stuff at home

[@rchamp247]

Thanks for making 03-04 highlights for Kobe! There aren’t many of those out there right now. If you’re planning to do another Kobe season in the future, can you do his 09-10 season?

[@user-ur6ok2gm9u]

already made,0910goatszn

[@dontrellmayfieldjr2868]

Kobe 04 his skill set was off the charts😳💯🔥🐐

[@MOE__]

RIP To My Goat 🐐

[@sshaxy860]

The first move sets the tone… bro is crazy lol

[@tmub23]

He lost his mind this season 🔥🔥🐍

[@atlndnballer123]

This footage brings me back to when I’d play with the lakers on PlayStation backkkk in the day lol

[@jetbryantgmbm]

You will never see anybody play as good as kobe in this video past or now 🐐

[@GS-mh6ub]

My favorite player ever, the Black Mamba, Kobe Bean Bryant! His skillet was unmatched.

[@shawswervoo]

Kobe in the playoffs that year - the finals ofcorse was spectacular.

[@trapaneezus]

Footwork GOD

[@janggun824]

If only Malone didn't re-aggravate his knee, GP bought into Phil's offense, and Shaq/Phil didn't speak out about Kob using the media. Definitely would've had a chance in the finals.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

Agreed. Horace Grant was injured also.

[@nicholashackie1407]

I think what doesn't get talked about enough is how badly Gary Payton struggled with the lakers. He never fully bought into the offense. I've always felt that if Karl malone didn't get hurt in finals, and it was gp, lakers would've won.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

@@nicholashackie1407 GP was a huge talking in 04 when all of this was actually happening. Chauncey made him look ridiculous, so did Sam Cassell & Troy Hudson, and especially Tony Parker, until Phil switched Kobe on to Tony defensively for parts of the game, to help slow him down. That's how the Lakers won 4 straight to close out the Spurs.

[@russ5049]

This is a prime example of Kobe's bag being extraordinarily LARGER than LBJs.

[@SFXingful]

Fr I just thought this, Lebron may be more effective but as far as to WHAT he can do as a player, Kobe was lightyears ahead of Lebron and this will never change. Some of these shots are just so damn difficult, and some of his moves to create separation, I mean... Lebron just cannot, and never could move like this. Being bowlegged doesn't help at all.

[@jacobgray9280]

Kobe takes games over. That’s the difference

[@david.amuiki]

the beginning of the mamba

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

R.I.P. The Legendary Childhood GOAT Kobe Bean Bryant AkA Black Mamba Best 20 Seasons of His NBA Career And King of LA & 5 Time World Champion & The Greatest of All Time & I Will Never Forgot When I Had Went To The Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Back In 2022 When I Seen Kobe Bryant Legendary Childhood Basketball Unfroms And His Legendary Childhood Nike Shoes & His Legendary Childhood Jerseys And I Still Miss Kobe Bryant Very Much And I Always Have Love Kobe Bryant Since He First Came into The NBA Back In 1996 And I Was a Fan of Kobe Bryant Though Out His Whole NBA Career I'm Still a Kobe Bryant Fan For Life And I'm Left Handed Shooter Just Like Kobe Bryant Didn't Nobody Never Know That About Me

[@jonathanwilliams0824]

Dude went through hell off the court, and still made it to the NBA Finals that season!!!!! Kobe was a perseverant hard-working player. You gotta respect it!!! In many ways it's admirable and commendable at the same time.

[@Mysterion907]

It takes a cold blooded man to be facing a lethal jail sentence, and still go out there and put on a show like he did this season.

[@jonathanwilliams0824]

@ChaseEstranged14 But he was falsely accused to the point that they acquitted him of all charges because Kobe was way too loyal of a man to commit adultery. You had guys like Allen Iverson and other players defending his honor at that time. That's something to be said because they know the kind of person, the kind of man Kobe Bryant was.

[@jonshaqqir4575]

Kobe did it. In an interview he said he can see why she thought it was rape. Doesn’t take away from his greatness.

[@jonathanwilliams0824]

@@jonshaqqir4575 But still, like I said earlier, they dropped the rape charges against him.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

​@@jonshaqqir4575That girl showed up to the police station with like 8 different mens DNAs in her panties. No lie. I doubt highly that she was violated. Kobe was a money grab for her.

[@AmirsterYT]

Thank you so much for these, it reminds us how great kobe truly was. Please continue to make more

[@TheOGGrandpa]

Apex Kobe is so much better than any player I’ve ever seen.

[@lorenllbj88]

This season 🤯

[@collinkilangwa3359]

So nostalgic.📺

[@chriswalls5831]

Kobe game picked up a lot goat

[@randomlakerfan8102]

Goat szn is BACK 😤

[@poopombeymo7056]

Steve Francis 2001-02 Eddie Jones 1999-00 Jerry Stackhouse 2000-01 Elton Brand 2005-06 and Paul Pierce 2001-02 will be appreciated

[@d3adyoutubeaccount]

Finally, another GOAT SZN

[@casuncion]

One of my favorite Kobe seasons 💯

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

Same Here Dawg

[@melvinhhcp3615]

Yup, easily.

[@Master_Gamer_101]

All you can do is laugh, so speechless 🙊

[@Anacolda2011]

This season was more inspiring than entertaining because in spite of all the bullshit that was going on from his court case to the issues with his Wife Vanessa to issues the boiling point with teammates; Kobe overcame the odds and along that came the full creation of the Black Mamba.

[@KobeKid248]

Killer! #mambaforever 💜💛

[@MLomax-32123]

Loved it when Al Michaels called NBA games 😁😁

[@charlesdorrogh6644]

HE’s BACK 😩

[@lancertheanswer6351]

Now awaiting for the grand finale of the Mamba's GOAT season: 2010 Kobe

[@chethomas2441]

Been waiting for another one of these LETSS goo ‼️‼️‼️ Max keep going your the 🐐

[@justindewees3405]

YES Goat szn is back 🔥🔥🔥

[@EliCarlos-mv2iv]

YES MORE GOAT SZN

[@divinecesar1154]

You don’t miss bro that third clip fadeaway was crazy 🔥🔥🥳

[@legume_duprix]

Floating

[@otf___mari]

The coldest to ever do it this season🥶🤦🏾‍♂️

[@derekmatthews2213]

Can we get 04/05 season. That’s a very interesting season.

[@pigeon8196]

So glad this season is back, we need one for Giannis 🙏

[@mogotkickz1468]

Thank you maxamillion711 We need more of the goat szn videos please

[@blitzandgoo]

So happy to see these back

[@jetbryantgmbm]

#1 kobe #2 jordan the facts without the bias media or narrative people try to say

[@kaksmirknight5318]

If only the NBA allowed the Lakers to play 2004 defense againts the Pistons and didn't limit the Lakers to 2020's defense. Lakers would not be denied with that 4th title. 71-35 free throw diffenential in games 3 and 4 did the Job for Sterns side bets

[@melvinhhcp3615]

No Malone or Grant. Slava starting against Rasheed Wallace. Payton getting abused by Chauncey. Phil wasn't making the correct in-game adjustments. It just became too much once Malone went down.

[@aimwrld3970]

We need 2004-2005 Tracy McGrady or 2003-2004

[@melvinhhcp3615]

He had bigger moments in 2003-2004.

[@brando_05]

Goat szn is back 🔥🔥🔥

[@lorenllbj88]

SOOO many missed highlights here but still appreciate the video

[@teamexploringmotor7894]

Thank you!!! Nice job!!!

[@user-zg9kb7tq4o]

yes . goat szn is back

[@sshaxy860]

2:44 that was sick!

[@dantheman8152]

Kobe 😃

[@Zaytoven-br9wi]

glad goat season back loved these. request chris bosh 09-10 season

[@djssportsshow6801]

Goat SZN is back let’s go!!!

[@ChiefOttoSo]

The Goat

[@poopombeymo7056]

Could you do Alonzo mourning 1998-99 MVP and Defensive player of the year Seasons Also Antonio Mcdyess 1998-99 and 2000-01 season ?

[@avocaza1393]

When people compare new players to MJ (Anthony Edwards)...You gotta first compare to Kobe. These moves by Kobe were just too insane.

[@bluz992]

Could we see a Ben Wallace defensive highlights of 03 04 championship season? I'm a huge fan of your videos bro

[@sean24833]

I'm a huge kobe fan but this season was not incredible all his numbers were down across the board from 03 he dealt with a tone of injuries after missing only 2 games the pervious two seasons due to suspension. He and Shaq was beefing coming into the season and on top of that he had the false scandal hanging over his head. And top it off had by far his worst finals. He was incredible particularly in the second half of the season where only KG was the only player playing better than. And he had a good western conference playoffs run but overall not the KOBE level of season I expected him to have coming off of arguably the best season of his career in 03.

[@lioninthesun]

It was incredible to me that he sacrificed that much for the team when everyone calls him selfish. Numbers were down because he took a step back for karl and gary

[@sean24833]

@@lioninthesun you're right Kobe was never selfish. Shooting the basketball doesn't make you selfish. But that was narrative that Shaq and Phil put on kobe early and it stuck unfortunately.

[@lioninthesun]

@@sean24833 lebron is a more selfish basketball player than kobe for sure. Russell Westbrook led the league in assists several times and is more selfish than kobe for sure

[@sean24833]

@@lioninthesun I 100 percent agree.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

​@@lioninthesunAgreed on both comments

[@farazchaudhry7086]

I need that 86-87 Larry Bird video.

[@championsmaterial]

Love your work man! Please work your magic on MJ's 97 season.

[@kanyecrazy7440]

Best version of MJ truth be told op middy game and a little bit of athleticism left in the tank By 98 he was pretty burnt only had a jumper

[@torrisfairley3227]

​@@kanyecrazy7440Best version of MJ was 91-93. More athletic and more efficient.

[@invincible0463]

You are the GOAT youtuber

[@corndogboogaloo]

goat szn

[@bdonell38]

MJ & Kobe 1, 1A

[@alexey_panferov]

1:40🎉

[@cmn225]

i guess GOAT Szn is back

[@juampasto24]

Please make a video of the 2002-2003 season and 2005-2006 season.

[@troubleman9084]

Never forget Kobe did this while fighting a case

[@Henry-fn1zw]

as a kobe fan, this season hurt

[@TH-cq7bj]

Whoa only 10 min 😢

[@lioninthesun]

Kobe wasn’t allowed to use his quickness and speed advantage on prince in the finals because the whole paint was extremely clogged. Go back and look at the paint and compare it to today. Kobe would go around him every time if he had some spacing but he had to settle for jumpers where prince length could bother his shot. If they still had horry maybe it would have been different.

[@Maxjuliann]

I always say they didn’t need Malone . Horry was more valuable and they let him go to the spurs

[@lioninthesun]

@@Maxjuliann well malone did play good defense on duncan in the second round. I would say keep both instead of bringing back horace grant.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

They definitely needed Malone & Grant, or Malone & Horry. With Malone on the floor, opponent had to respect his scoring or passing ability. That means others on defense couldn't cheat off of the guy they were guarding. Once Kobe got in ISO, it was usually over. He was unguardable.

[@Master_Gamer_101]

I'm telling y'all that Mamba is less athletic than a lot of players, so he focused on harnessing his skills. Which made him surpass every single player to ever play the game. Like seriously, who works on their weaknesses??

[@youngblood4127]

02/03 he was battling Shaq Duncan T-Mac. 03/04 he was basically the best player that was a non all time big.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

T-Mac got offensive recognition, but Kobe was still All NBA Defense 1st Team. Not even Shaq had that on his resume, ever in his career.

[@koolkai4299]

The thing with Shaq though is his intimidating presence in the paint scared players from going in and challenging him.@@melvinhhcp3615

[@colewrld901]

I feel like if kobe would've just went with the flow and played in control and didn't go in trying to get the finals mvp. They could've easily won and he could've got it anyway 🤷 still my goat tho

[@lioninthesun]

I understand his pov tho because shaq wasnt playing defense at this point but wanted the ball the same as before. So shaq wanted to gain over 100lbs, be lazy on defense, never guard the pnr, and still get the ball the same. Kobe worked too hard to just give it to shaq every time

[@njc6985]

0:12 shane battier is a respectable defender, and the jumper over bo outlaw just ridiculous

[@craigmackssj3680]

Footwork

[@yangli2014]

0:12 omfg

[@sonicfan064]

If GOAT season is back does mean we can Micheal Jordans last year in the nba since you already posted is first year on the wizards.

[@alexey_panferov]

🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@ur_wrong1209]

Do one on Monta Ellis’ 26 ppg season

[@yepyep7399]

Payton Malone Egos stop it.. and Shaq being a bully cause kobe greatness.. Never got to see his prime 2 years 😮

[@indrajkang3821]

how do you start the video with that move?

[@albertmorales3233]

It’s a shame that THIS season was overshadowed by his performance in the 2004 NBA finals, which was his worst in his seven appearances. He was beginning to prove that he was the best player in the league with his dazzling offense & exceptional defense. Anyways, in regards to the 2004 finals, let’s give credit where credit is due - the Pistons were a well-balanced team, and their defense was the story of those finals more so Kobe’s shooting woes. In other words, the Pistons not only were the better team but they played like the better team. Did Kobe force a handful of shots? Yes. At the same time, he was the ONLY one keeping the Lakers in each of those five games (let alone won a game if it wasn’t for his heroics in Game 2). Not to mention, he was the ONLY one who was not only able to create for himself but for others as well. In addition, how about the rest of the Lakers (as a team)… forget about Kobe, where were the others? Why is that not talked about?? As far as I could tell, they were nowhere to be found. Shaq already had one foot out the door. Malone & Payton were past their primes. The blame doesn’t just belong to Kobe. It was the media that created the false narrative - “Kobe shot the Lakers out of the finals.” They turned him into the villain when he was trying to be the hero and will a struggling Lakers team to victory… that’s the truth.

[@user-fc5om8pp4o]

I miss the old intros you use to do 😔

[@MaxaMillion711]

They might be coming back. Stay tuned.