Kobe Bryant Tells Alex Rodriguez How Shaq Ruined His 40 Point Streak

[@streetgainer]

Narrative: Kobe can't win without Shaq Kobe: "Let's find out" Legendary

[@jeffmiller3499]

Love it

[@jamesjamie9771]

Rip to a legend, we’ll never forget you.

[@omoboriowodamilola2380]

He is not dead.

[@damachine3]

@@omoboriowodamilola2380 Then where is he?

[@omoboriowodamilola2380]

@@damachine3 His memories are still with us. That counts more

[@damachine3]

@@omoboriowodamilola2380 Your reply hit just as I was watching a video on him with LeBron.

[@therealbrian732]

@@omoboriowodamilola2380 I thought you was about to say some dump conspiracy theory lol

[@jalenmiller5837]

I could watch Kobe talk basketball all day

[@heffmanuel8546]

Jalen Miller on me

[@nahseemx7527]

& he can talk basketball all day😂😂😂😂

[@andywalker9079]

Totally agree

[@TeacherLegendary]

True

[@dimsum2892]

Prob cause none of you can play ball. Mj is best player of all time followed by light skin wonder.

[@louisedeberry7543]

Kobe was definitely an up front guy about his feelings, you have to appreciate his realness!!!

[@dylanfunk5152]

Holy shit, the interviewer actually asked some real questions

[@lonzobull684]

bar stool my guy 🔥

[@lonzobull684]

Best leaders aren’t always the most popular I like that 🤔🤔

[@aliasiskey4434]

I don't agree with holding the other guys to a higher standard. He should be held to a higher standard. But not in the heavens where he actually believes he should be with wings. Big ego and will never compare to M.J and Russell. That's when it was hardcore b-ball not today's flag basketball

[@Memphi5Made901]

Like Joe Dumars with the Pistons

[@bobsagit10]

My guy trumps an objectively bad president.

[@lonzobull684]

Bob Sagit defffffinitely wasn’t talking about trump lmaoo wtf

[@lifewasgiventous1614]

Trump 2020

[@Vip3rC4in0022]

"Kobe we gotta dial those 40-point games back" *Scores 38*

[@TomWagemaker]

The two biggest jerk offs from the NBA & MLB

[@kekesmooth5618]

Lmaoooo dope

[@acrimony8068]

Tom Wagemaker every human deserves respect. Kobe Bryant RIP

[@purni733]

He didn't. He scored 32 www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bryanko01/gamelog/2003/

[@vr6535]

I would have still scored to make history.

[@sergiogarcia5593]

Kobe’s 40-Point Streak (2003): 9 Games (7-2): 44.0 ppg, 2.6 spg, 0.9 bpg, 49.6% FG, 47.1% 3PT, 83.2% FT. One of the best two-way players ever. And, I don’t care what anyone thinks, Kobe and Shaq prevented each other from winning MVPs from 2001-2004.

[@jonathanwashington9199]

Shaq: I Would've Told Phil Just Let Kobe Keep It Going If He's On Fire You Can't Stop Him

[@WO2411]

As long as I live in this life Kobe will never be dead to me 💯💔

[@vonniev0n]

Lifting weights for 2 hours before practice is mad crazy.....my idol

[@wm_9640]

Donnie his work ethic is legendary. No one in history worked harder than Kobe, not even MJ.

[@jordanrodriguez6412]

@@wm_9640 wtf. How do you say something likenthat. Mike is the goat for a reason. Kobe my fav player but why say such ignorance?

[@ExilixE]

@@jordanrodriguez6412 Mike was just more naturally gifted. He smoked cigars, gambled, drank, etc. Kobe is the only athlete ever to wake up at 4am every morning training for 14 hours everyday for 30 years.

[@jordanrodriguez6412]

@@ExilixE and what Michael Jordan didnt? But look i have no problem with what you said, but its weird how people want to make it seem like Kobe didnt get his mentality and personality from Jordan. Kobe is Jordan 2.0.

[@quirinogarza7381]

@@jordanrodriguez6412 what gets me is how people will never say or allow anyone to say Kobe is better than MJ at anything... It's clearly not the case. Kobe can, for certain things MJ couldn't

[@guru_basketball_kiero]

I don't even think a player has ever had a streak like that 40 point streak Kobe had since..... RIP to My Idol, his young beautiful daughter and the other souls who lost their lives

[@KombatFlix]

RP Gigi, Kobe and the other passengers on board in this immensely upsetting tragedy.

[@guru_basketball_kiero]

🙏🏾

[@sanjaycomedy]

how does this not have views?

[@336ismael]

I think it's getting lost in the shuffle other crappy channels out there, unfortunately.

[@stev3886]

Cz Media only loves to spread great fake stories about Lebron instead. lol

[@Laid2Sleep]

Because Kobe isn’t a mystery. He got superstar calls and missed the most shots in history. I’m better than Kobe. Ask him, he’ll tell you

[@maxfirefantasyreport]

NOT MAN Y PEOPLE CARE ABOUT KOBE'S OPINIONS

[@Laid2Sleep]

Max Fire Fantasy Report 100 percent correct!

[@dnwanja]

Dearest Kobe...it's unreal ure gone. Your love and dedication to the game will remain with us...eternally. Rest in Power sir!🙏🏽

[@Rajesh1622]

And people say Kobe is selfish.. he is one hell of a player.. when he used to play there was no one better then him on this planet and he proves over and over again.. 🔥🔥🏀 Legend..

[@unknowndriver6652]

Bullshit kobe is overrated as fuck , without Onal 0 rings

[@stevenrollason7939]

Kobe is selfish.. he is one hell of a player

[@Rajesh1622]

@@unknowndriver6652 still he's better then sucker LeBron 🖕🖕

[@Rajesh1622]

@@unknowndriver6652 without oneal 2 rings

[@Rajesh1622]

@@stevenrollason7939 Kobe is Selfish 😂😂 you don't know.. he ended his career with an assist go and watch that match vs Jazz

[@tigregrande6166]

Kobe is a pro athlete takes everything seriously.. 👍

[@irvingtorres5316]

Yeah even on ratting on his teamates too...lol

[@harry6555]

its nice to see A-Rod and Kobe two of the legends talk

[@KoreyBizzle]

Wow, dude Big Cat you're living the life brother. Kobe is one the most unique people to ever exist. I would love to be able to hang out and pick his brain like that.

[@benergy100k2]

It feels like Kobe is still alive seated somewhere in his home watching TV and this interview! Gone too soon! RIP + 8🙏

[@Daveisnowhere.]

Damn, I miss Kobe!

[@MoochoSawesomeo]

The KD question was interesting. If Kobe had done something similar during his run it would have been like if Kobe had gone to the Spurs and won chamionships and then been like “ha! See?! I can win without Shaq!” But everyone would have been like “yeeeeeeeeeeeah, I mean technically yeah. But you’re also playing with three all stars”. If KD had left OKC and gone to another team and led them from scratch to a title, adding a big man like Kobe did with Pau and maybe some good role players then people would have a very different opinion of KD today. Leading a team to a title, instead of jumping on the bandwagon

[@raykingsley7137]

That’s most peoples problem, he rather ride the coat tails of an already established championship team than lead one himself, nobody kills for leaving OKC, it’s more so joining the team you lost to that won a title without him

[@edmichaelalobog8886]

His perception of winning a championship made it seem that his wasn’t as valuable compare to us evaluating the winnings of other champions.

[@Onlyrealmusic4life]

@@raykingsley7137 I remember when KD won his first chip, his mom was screaming "You did it. They said you couldn't but you did!" And I was sitting there thinking? Who said that? Everyone knew it was over when he joined a team with 3 established all stars that won 73 games the year before. People said he took the easy way to a ring in preseason lol if he weren't beating LeBron consistently in the Finals, he wouldn't be getting any praise from people. He'd be the one getting all the hate lol

[@drevm7991]

Joel Smith KD had Westbrook and Harden and Ibaka once and nobody batted an eye because it happened naturally. OKC giving away Harden was one of the worst hindsight NBA moves ever. People say Harden wouldn’t have developed but I disagree.

[@bendover3653]

@@Onlyrealmusic4life Lol I remember that shit like it was yesterday, almost made break my damn TV

[@roxxylala26]

I swear I Love Kobe. Shaq dared him to win without him & he was alright, let's see. I'll be damn I retire & have that over my head. That was all the challenge he needed to hear. 👏👏👏

[@pius222]

That's how driven kobe is to win, he knows to win championship, the big fellow needs to be dominant in the playoffs, therefore he is willing to take a back seat for the betterment of the team.

[@Kinglegend-nq9dp]

His IQ for the the game was so high its unreal and people will never understand why I say he is the greatest in my eyes

[@aaroncouch3235]

King 1985 legend He is the greatest!

[@Kinglegend-nq9dp]

@@aaroncouch3235 big facts

[@DavidMey83]

Kobe is the definition of basketball. He is the greatest!

[@lilbru]

As big and as talented as Shaq was...he was childish mentally, egotistical and self centered. He was lazy unless he wanted to earn something. He wasn't willing to share the limelight and sabotaged 2-3 championships even tho he was indeed dominant and unstoppable, he stopped himself from being mentioned in the conversation as a top 5 player ever

[@jacobmoore7381]

Enigmatic 1 shaq if he had kept his body in shape should be in my opinion the goat. His ceiling was so much higher. Could have easily won another 2 rings with Kobe.

[@lilbru]

@@jacobmoore7381 I respectfully agree with your opinion in the regards of Shaq would've been the greatest because he had the capability, he made a conscientious choice to slack off and be lazy instead of challenge himself. He became comfortable in his celebrity whereas the true greats didn't let that deter them by always honing their craft and put themselves in uncomfortable situations willingly to test their fortitude. He was never going to be that type of player mentally, he just relied on his physical dominance

[@johnhancock1362]

Enigmatic 1 honestly, if Shaq was as crazily competitive and hardworking as a Kobe, Lebron, Jordan etc. it wouldn’t of even been fair at all. He easily would have been the goat, especially if he worked out more bc we’d of gotten a mix of young athletic Shaq and his prime dominant self rolled into one. Combine that with possibly better post work and even just slightly better free throw shooting and you’re talking about a man crafted by the basketball gods himself.

[@clepton7]

Shaq just wanted to be one of the greats, he never wanted to be GOAT.

[@gvlacic21]

He would not have been shaq then lol. Take away what made them great to make them greater? Doesn't make sense

[@astheskylarksings]

I don’t even need an answer. I am just thankful someone finally asked a good question.

[@lm4585]

"People don't demand excellance from themselves" *COUGH* Dwight Howard *COUGH*

[@Bezmenov93]

LMAO, the cookie boy!

[@MrGrace]

@@JDandOL lol I just imagined that 😂

[@rano2613]

www.cbssports.com/nba/news/the-inbounds-what-came-out-of-dwight-howards-back-was-gross/

[@artisticskillz01]

He is back on the Lakers. Putting up his minutes and working for the team

[@cbm3]

If Shaq had Kobes work ethic he may be considered to be the best basketball player ever.

[@jakk221]

Well kobe isnt considered that but shaq is the best center ever

[@belak1551]

Shaun Brooks but who did he match up against? Two white dudes and an old Dikembe Mutombo.shaq got the ball cause of his matchups and didn’t have to guard anyone. Kobe guarded AI, Reggie Miller/jalen rose, and jkidd, Kerry kittles. When Shaq went against a real center like David Robinson in the 01 WCF Shaq averaged 27 and Kobe averaged 33 7 and 7 against one of the best defenders in the league.

[@mr.leroysmith7012]

kobe even said that himself in an interview.

[@codingsource7309]

Kobe said that in an interview.

[@chuboasshippo2181]

@@belak1551 tbf kobe was facing single coverage while shaq is getting doubled by fuckin Tim Duncan and robinson and whatever else bigs they could throw at him

[@PokeKobe24]

Kobe Bryant averaged 22, 30 and 28ppg for those 3 championships with shaq. And he carried them through the loaded west, destroying the spurs by himself at age 21. Back to back 45 point playoff games when shaq was out. The east was weak and shaq dominated the finals but kobe got them there. And the first finals, kobe got injured and played on 1 foot.

[@Onlyrealmusic4life]

Lol stop. They both dominated on the way to the Finals but Shaq dominated more in the Finals. If the east was weak, why did Kobe's numbers go down in the Finals. It doesn't make sense. Give Shaq his credit. It doesn't take away from Kobe's legacy

[@PokeKobe24]

@@Onlyrealmusic4life I love shaq, I just have to do this for all the kobe haters. I heavily researched shaqs out of basketball accomplishments and hes one of my idols because of it. Hes an icon

[@Onlyrealmusic4life]

@@PokeKobe24 I admit I used to be a Kobe hater, but by the time he retired, I became objective enough to recognize his skill and that he is one of the best offensive players to ever hit the hardwood. EVER. His game was like poetry in motion. I think Shaq was the alpha in that 3peat, but I think Shaq would have had to take a backseat if he stayed on the Lakers after that. It's kinda ironic because he did that when he went to the Heat but he seemed to hold it against Kobe that he wanted to be the alpha. i agree that Haq was lazy. his career kinda fizzled out after that ring with the Heat.

[@PokeKobe24]

@@Onlyrealmusic4life what could have been with those 2!!!

[@PokeKobe24]

@Christopher Law exactly my man

[@yuvraj94]

The game kobe is referring to where he "dumped the ball down instead of shooting", he actually had 32.. but leading up to that point these were his points total...40,38,42,35,46,42,51,44,40,52,40,40,41... IM SHOOK

[@markjuarez583]

How many 40+ has harden had this year? In a row? Just wondering. Kobe is the best scorer ever

[@jamalabdelbaset6635]

I remember that! It was against the Clippers I believe. The game where he had that sick windmill.

[@DavidBrown-wm1xz]

I immediately looked up the box score when he said that

[@MikeeyChugz]

And they say shaq carried kobe

[@thesoughter]

Mark Juarez you are incorrect. Jordan is the greatest. Sorry.

[@Ghostaredead]

"He and I don't talk by the way"- Kobe 😂😂😂

[@PimpingAintEasy1]

Smush got the last laugh

[@yormeaceko7101]

@@PimpingAintEasy1 that's fucking cold.

[@keithtempel5248]

Roland Rios the hells wrong with you ?

[@traposays]

Roland Rios cold as ice

[@Robertjames525]

Build the wall! Trump 2020

[@rhey81]

I mean its not hard to see Shaq getting jealous of Kobe's streak. If you watch that Orlando Magic 30 for 30 documentary, when Shaq got hurt in what '95 and Penny went on that impressive streak and got some endorsements, then the lil penny commercial Shaq was totally jealous.... He just didn't like seeing other people having success and getting theirs, not even due to selfish reasons but they HAD to do what they needed to fill the void of him being out and its like he wasn't having that.. That attitude can rub a ton of people the wrong way.. No wonder Kobe wanted his ass out of LA. Shaq was a spoiled child.. At the same time I get it from Shaqs perspective, Shaq made everyones life easier, Penny didn't win without him and he would have been justified had Kobe not won his rings with Pau and Lamar in 09 and '10. But still, Shaq was so immature though the team mentality seemed like something he didn't embrace as much as he could. Imagine Kobe with a Hakeem Olajuwon or a David Robinson in his prime. Two men who came from humble backgrounds with Robinson being in the military and Hakeem being just a soft spoke yet intelligent man from Africa who played and moved with the smoothness and intelligence of a performer...

[@Iceberg_Farigamu]

Yeah that team would've been comparable to the Boston celtics in the 60's. On their 11 ring Bully ball shyt

[@seanbrent8294]

Kobe KG - wouldn't that've been amazing

[@ironpenguin42]

Makes sure people were accountable for themselves, held people to a higher standard, nothing but excellence. Mindset straight amazing. Mamba Forever.

[@fredbjamz4956]

Why I’m watching this and it feels normal. It’s like he is still alive. That’s one of the things that was special about Kobe

[@fredbjamz4956]

Shawnee Scorpion Very crazy smh 😞

[@GottaBeMurph-V2]

Until you win/ achieve your goal, it will always feel like people are holding you back. Anytime you fall short, something will always feel like someone is too blame. (usually, you're a part of that but it's easier to blame it on someone else). Kobe is right, hold everyone accountable, fight and demand excellence. Otherwise, it isn't fair to waste time.

[@brianpearis1478]

Kobe is very well spoken, i love it.

[@Nyfancam01]

ALEX RODRIGUEZ saved the NYY back in 09! without him we don't even get to the WS !!!!!

[@uriellevelupriley684]

Genius #KingKobe basketball I.Q is unmatched.

[@brandonhorn2247]

Did you win a championship with smush Parker??? Kobe: no... he and I don’t talk by the way...😂😂😂😂

[@timebombempire981]

m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=172857003659339&id=100028051207882

[@davidp6078]

🤣🐐🐐🐐

[@PimpingAintEasy1]

Smush got the last laugh

[@user-ox7bd8dq9m]

Roland Rios that’s horrible to say, Roland.

[@SimplyComplicated1]

@@PimpingAintEasy1 death awaits everyone jackass so there is no last laugh

[@mdw1002]

Great point Kobe makes at the very end. The media never really made the argument that a star player couldn’t win without his duo until the Kobe/Shaq era. 👀 And Kobe still went out and proved people wrong. I could see why people hate on him.

[@justinsu7241]

just wished shaq would play with kobe till the end, i believe they would have won so much more

[@Tonyoung55]

Shaq also in a interview said you needed to pass more...which was crazy because you'll was winning and you was on fire

[@KEVINRYAN37]

Kobe ... so amazing as a player that I still say his name when I shoot a ball of paper in the trash. .... because who was more likely to hit the shot with the game on the line? ( even more so than Bird and Jordan)

[@isaiahwest9651]

Kobe Bryant 4 consecutive 50+ point games 9 consecutive 40+ point games 16 consecutive 30+ point games

[@pat5424]

Kobe talks like he is already a head coach. He’s going to be even more special if he decides to coach later on.

[@coreyjones892]

Owner sounds better

[@dwaynefriday6619]

Doesn't he coach his daughters team?

[@drestathagangsta8880]

@@dwaynefriday6619 Yes.

[@recca7]

I hope for the day to see him coach an nba team. I'm sure he'd be an amazing owner, but he would definitely shine more as a coach...detail

[@raz20534]

Pat dam

[@LinYouToo]

Sometimes it takes awhile for someone to realize good leadership. It hits you down the road and not always in the moment.

[@Ncaa25offical]

Should’ve scored 50!! Coaches should never tell a player to “tone it down” unless it’s costing them games

[@Dean_Winchester247]

It was easier to win games with Shaq and Kobe together. That's probably why Phil told Kobe to dial it back. Otherwise, they will lose the chemistry like exactly how it ended.

[@johncervantes3666]

Wow. Reveals alot about Kobe Bryant. RIP Kobe

[@halvey8518]

If Shaq accepted more of a supporting role on the Lakers with Kobe, I believe Kobe would have won more championships than Michael Jordan. That extra support player that you can consistently count on is vital to overall team success. You don’t get all the glory you deserve, but you win.

[@SwiperNoSwiping458]

If Kobe passed to Shaq instead of jacking up shots in the 04 series they would have another ring.

[@j.j.r98]

Alex Rodrigues nah

[@Kunumbah1]

Nah it should've been the other way around.

[@mertacar5668]

Prime shaq > Prime kobe. Dont even bother dude

[@mertacar5668]

Shaq was a 7'1 dude with a close to 40 inch vertical while being 300+ lbs AND he was fast and quick for his size, there was no human being in the world that could stop him

[@kanisohal1984]

the world is missing you bro

[@delCorteh]

Bruh I LOVE Kobe

[@Garasky]

They were both kids & they fought like brothers like you and I. The only difference is this took place in a professional environment & in the public eyes

[@FernandoMartinez-su4hz]

My favorite players of all time..Jordan then Kobe no doubt!

[@marcussmith8964]

WOW!! Great stuff Bean!!

[@Mike1122.]

If Shaq worked as hard as Kobe they would have won 6 titles. Kobe should have 8 titles, but thanks to Shaqs laziness they only won 3 titles together. Kobe worked hard while Shaq was being a comedian.

[@Carlito_Brigante]

They aint cut from the same cloth. Kobe was in it for the legacy, Shaq was in it for the money.

[@oskiH]

of shaq wasnt lazy? bro are you serious? Kobe was the one that wasnt happy with his role. HE was the one that told the media that shaq was cheating on his wife. Basically kobe was being a big sissy. You kobe fans have short memories. Shaq was LA dont forget

[@HeCreative]

@@oskiH kobe was definitely a snitch lol but shaq was lazy he even admitted if he kept his body in better shape they would have 5 peated

[@BigAnge12345]

True but Shaq is the most dominant player I have ever seen in their prime. Literally unstoppable

[@HeCreative]

@Chef K-Dot shaq lazy ass ain't play no D in 04 lol easy to have great offense when you not playing D lol

[@prezbige]

One of many reasons Kobe is great.

[@40III]

This needs to be shown to all the Kobe haters. This dude didn’t accept mediocrity. I wish he would’ve broke that 40 point streak. But that tells you what Kobe had to deal with playing with Shaq. Dude sacrificed a lot of offense during those years. Would’ve easily scored 40K for his career otherwise.

[@TruMiamiHeatFan]

Zack W. Shaq won finals mvp every time lol Kobe’s overrated

[@40III]

TruMiamiHeatFan Obviously you missed the part where Kobe clearly stated that “we’re gonna lose Shaq if we don’t feed him”. Kobe was forced to sacrifice his offense to keep Shaq happy for 6 years. Stop hatin’.

[@budulis911]

@@TruMiamiHeatFan because the finals were played in the west all of those 3 championships. Do u imagine Allen Iverson taking that philly team through the west? love the hate btw

[@afallenworld1581]

​@@TruMiamiHeatFanShaq played bum centres in the finals. Immediately he played a half serious centre he died.

[@MobbMovement]

One of the best interviews I seen

[@ciscole2831]

Kobe voice and tone is demanding Just came, as a laker fan No homo 😂

[@majinboooka]

Cisco Lé huh?

[@megaraouf5976]

Lol

[@johntorres9504]

The only thing that still gets annoying 2 me is his Wannabe like Mike voice haha And yes Im speaking of "His Airness"

[@malacefromthepalace5657]

I can listen to kobe stories all day mamba out more like Mamba in 💛🖤

[@zacharypeery4082]

"Different strokes for different folks"

[@chillekojhurst2169]

The Intelligence n Drive is Deep.Straight Forward Never Backwards. Period

[@mikasaackerman5358]

The reason everyone holds those first three championships as Kobe can’t win without shaq is because shaq was the best player on the team at the time. Mj and magic were always the best players on there team when they won the championships. But props to Kobe for knowing ahead of the time that those championships wouldn’t count for his legacy

[@store1sm10]

Kareem?

[@mikasaackerman5358]

Simon Store magic was definitely better than Kareem

[@shin-te1xr]

no it was because shaq wanted attention lmao kobe still carried shq 4th qt during finals and WHOLE WEST playoffs. go watch kid hahahaha

[@store1sm10]

@@mikasaackerman5358 Kareem 6x mvp, 6x champ, 20x all star etc...Magic also never won without Kareem, Kobe won without Shaq

[@mikasaackerman5358]

Simon Store Difference is magic was the best player when Kareem got to la.

[@fatherof3681]

As one of the biggest lebron fans, it took this interview to realize why Jordan & Kobe were light years ahead. They were obsessed with winning. A true leader cannot & will not accept failure. This dude took down a big 3 with only role players. 💪🏾💪🏾. Much respect Kobe.

[@z4ng3tsu1ch1g0]

Father Of 3 Put some respect on Pau Gasol man.

[@markcunningham6735]

THE MEDIA SPLIT UP KOBE AND SHAQ WOW

[@genostylez3]

Shaq: you can't win without me Kobe: let's see There's your breakup.

[@markcunningham6735]

@@genostylez3 the media did the same shit with penny and shaq

[@drestathagangsta8880]

@@markcunningham6735 When the media started calling Penny and Shaq the next Magic and Kareem I knew they weren't gonna last. Kareem was always looked at as being second fiddle to Magic on the Showtime Lakers. And we all know Shaq didn't want to be second fiddle to anyone.

[@markcunningham6735]

@@drestathagangsta8880 NOTHING BUT FACTS

[@kisswriters]

Some people are so talented, so gifted, the world will always be envious of them. ... The whole Shaq vs. Kobe beef was really about Shaq's petty jealousies. Shame he allowed his ego and insecurities destroy what could've been the greatest duo in the history of modern sports.

[@why-even-try-brotendo]

If Jeter text Arod he would pretend it got deleted. FACT

[@vedantpatil3535]

Mann we really lost a jewel of this earth.

[@creepincarl]

The real beef was never Shaq and Kobe as much as it was Kobe and Karl Malone. When Kobe says here that if he had a problem with someone he let them know to their faces, I don't think Kobe is keepin all the way 100 because Karl Malone pulled the ultimate disrespect and many years later as we are in 2019 Karl Malone still want that smoke.

[@yashbishnoi7954]

This is huge. How is this video not famous?

[@kiLLjoy24CALI]

Lebron: "It's his fault"

[@2.1.4-bk7np]

Wow Kobe’s a great leader it’s within your self to hold your self at a higher standard to be the best !!!!

[@jeromekersey612]

Best Player To Ever Play.

[@davepierre7492]

Most skilled for sure

[@johnnybrison4150]

2nd .. gotta respect mj

[@Tavvoos]

Mj was better because he was thr original. But kobe is so close imo

[@drunz4046]

legendary story~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[@TheFinalStanza94]

This interview adds so much flavor to the iconic kobe quote after winning #5 “It’s one more than Shaq” xD

[@vermontdoggs]

Still my favorite and best player

[@jacobgeringer6874]

Close your eyes and will Smith is speaking

[@jacobgeringer6874]

@Diego Valdez well I disagree with you because if I agreed that would make me wrong and neither one of us want that

[@rre40rre]

@@jacobgeringer6874 yo lol on n off but it's there

[@jonesjerry4273]

Shaq and Kobe let the media ruin them. Shaq was a bigger part of the blame because as the vet, and as the one people often tried to give all the credit to, he NEVER squashed and said "We win together and we need each other." Kobe's ego is bigger than life and of course he had the ultimate confidence in himself to say "fuck that, let him leave"............ And he proved it.

[@drestathagangsta8880]

I co-sign this 110%.👍

[@twocents4912]

Had Kobe been born before Jordan and he wasn't chasing Jordan. He would not have been that good. He studied Jordan. Jordan is the blueprint, others are carbon copy.

[@cygriffin83]

Two Cents * and Dr J was the blueprint for jordan

[@twocents4912]

@@cygriffin83 Not really, ever heard of David Thompson? Today's homework assignment.

[@cygriffin83]

Two Cents * yes really. I’ve heard MJ say it himself. Do you know the meaning of the word douchebag? Today’s homework assignment, look it up...

[@twocents4912]

@@cygriffin83 I heard him say it too, but his favorite player...never mind. Get lost.

[@realitybites629]

People like kobe would have been great in any other era because of his mentality and work ethic.. Kobe was also a student of hakeem so he he is not entirely a COPY of jordan. He was a student of the game like jordan was. The fact that both of them are fundamentally sound and flawless is a testament to their dedication towards excellence. They will always have edge over players like lebron, shaq, wilt whom you wont hesitate to foul in crucial moments lol.

[@Christhedon96]

Finally now you get it he wanted the better of themselves from his teammates that’s what a true leader is.

[@wileyjohnson5681]

Kobe and Shaq did some legendary shit. Out of all of the Hall of Fame Duos Shaq and Kobe were the only ones to win titles without each other. Pippen/Michael Jordan never won a title without each other. Majic Johnson never won a title after Kareem had retired.

[@ayyo1579]

lol what, Wade and LeBron won without each other too.

[@wileyjohnson5681]

@@ayyo1579 My bad... you right I didn't think about that.

[@ayyo1579]

@@wileyjohnson5681 s'all good

[@TheSmokey1424]

Kobe is so goddamn likeable and cool

[@albertomejia12]

Dial back so I score 38 instead of 40?🤔ok Kobe 😭🤣😭

[@pmelt24]

Looked at Smush Parker’s IG.... that dude is hurting so bad. It’s not worth it to beef... Forreal.

[@enjo9881]

I want the mamba in the shark tank haha

[@liammcknight680]

I love that so much that he heard he can’t win without Shaq and then said yes I fucking can

[@mattyboy9588]

That was the unfair judgment against Kobe that “he can’t win without Shaquille his big brother” and Kobe is right Jordan or Magic never had that judgement, he is throwing settle shots that he is the goat 🐐 😉

[@mokushmasmo6009]

“Different strokes with different folks, that’s why I’m spittin’ though” STEEZO BABY!✊🏾

[@DD-sw1dd]

Instead of Kobe’s 40 pt games de-motivating Shaq, one would think it would motivate him instead. Hell MJ used to imagine ppl played better than him or said they were better than him just to motivate himself or find a challenge to go after. Kobe is cut from a similar cloth. Seems, based on all accounts, Shaq isn’t one of those guys. He becomes jealous and folds.

[@sergiogarcia5593]

The thing that drives me nuts is that after career years in 2001 and 2003 (Kobe averaged 28 points and 30 points), Kobe wasn’t unmotivated when he had to dial it back in 2002 (25 ppg) and 2004 (24 ppg). They won in 2002 and made the Finals in 2004. How come Shaq didn’t do more to help Kobe win the MVP in 03 back taking a backseat and getting his toe and rehab way before.

[@christophervalle1999]

My Favorite And one of the best of all time , Kobe Byrant.

[@MultiRm]

Everyone out here debating nonsense, Kobe played in a more competitive era then MJ. There were teams built to stop Kobe. Then the no defense era happened and you got guys like Harden scoring 50 points a night

[@robbyprice4557]

Not taking away from Kobe because he's one of the G.O.A.Ts, and im pretty sure Kobe would agree the league was more competitive during MJs time...

[@markhunt9488]

I like Kobe. He should be a coach.Train these young guys into a winning team or fire them.

[@raygao2189]

Can someone please explain to me who Smoosh Parker is?

[@m.a.4949]

Kobe's daddy

[@jesusruiz3497]

He a truck driver.

[@dhartley98]

Max A don’t get smacked bitch

[@alexanderc7150]

Kobe will always be my goat

[@jaygarcia6727]

LeBron ain't a winner like Kobe. I don't care what y'all say. The work he put in is unmatched these days

[@jacobtrimble4329]

Stop bringing lebron into everything

[@jaygarcia6727]

@@jacobtrimble4329 Stop reading the comments about it then.

[@justinamenta7241]

Haha wtf, I dont think anyone has ever said lebron is a winner

[@jorgegarnica7535]

Nobody thinks LeBron is a winner... He's just very phisically gifted. Great basketball player but comparing it to music, more of a vegas Elvis with crown than a true rock and roll musician.

[@jelanimendez7438]

@Swag God Not skill wise...

[@labellaguitar]

Hated Kobe as a player (I was kings fan) however it is obvious he is extremely intelligent mixed w that athletic skill set ; it’s no wonder he was so damn great! I, like everyone else here echo the same sentiments “more Kobe we could listen all day”

[@user1fja98dnaiid]

Smush parker. Should have said Who?

[@ted__ryan]

Kobe is different breed.

[@blackhawk9601]

G.O.A.T speaking facts

[@deficator750]

RIP Kobe...