Kobe Bryant - The Young Phenom (1996-1999 highlights)

[@JavierBF_NBA]

Guys, for those of you that enjoy watching 90's Kobe, I recently published an ultimate compilation of his days at Lower Merion High School. The legend before he became a legend. Dunks, pull-ups, fadeaways, spectacular passes, intense defense...you name it. All of it is shown there. Just a little treat for the hardcore fans. Hope you enjoy it. Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4PNhJJrqK9rsKc&ab_channel=JavierBF

[@Mahmoudramadan19962]

listen to 2pac and watching kobe at the same time ! thank you man you made my day.

[@JavierBF_NBA]

Thank you for watching and for your comment man, gives me motivation to keep working on bball videos.

[@lucashammond5191]

Javier BF what version is this California love?

[@JavierBF_NBA]

It's a g-funk remix. Here you have it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmbZoHabn8SaZ8U

[@demarcuswashington2635]

bro whats the name of the second song after california love

[@frankw1750]

demarcus washington I think it's the other g-funk remix of "Thugs get lonely too"

[@josephcook732]

Gigi, Kobe, the Pilot, and everyone else in that helicopter may you all rest in glory.

[@JavierBF_NBA]

Hello guys. Like most of you these days, I feel completely devastated. Been trying to find the correct words to express this, but whatever, I'll just say what I feel 100 % percent. I don't think I've dedicated more time to watch a basketball player than Kobe Bryant, other than perhaps Michael and Larry. But with Kobe it was different because I followed all his career LIVE, so the emotional connection runs much deeper. I saw him grow up, saw him conquer his imperfections and saw him grow both as a person and basketball player. There are multiple versions of Kobe throughout his career: the young gun trying to prove his worth in the late 90s and bumping heads with Del Harris, the two-way dominant force in the 2001 Playoffs (he killed everybody that year), the monster that couldn't seem to stop having 40+ points games in 2003, the guy that drove me crazy (in a bad way) in the 2004 Finals, the resurrected cannibal in 2006, the chess player in 2008, 2009 or 2010...he was such a flexible and dynamic guy. Always trying to increase his knowledge of the game and improve himself. I will miss him dearly. No other sports figure has touched my life in this way while I was growing up and maturing. I hided in his games in those tough days, when sometimes I felt lost and unmotivated. Whether it was a dunk, a creative layup, a fadeaway shot or a game winner...he always found a way to make me happy. For those of you asking, the two songs in this video are 2pac g-funk remixes of California Love and Thugs Get Lonely Too. If you type those keywords in the search box im sure you will find them. Thanks to all for watching and LONG LIVE THE BLACK MAMBA. Peace.

[@a6life874]

Appreciate this post bro, as fellow kobe fan. 🤙🏾

[@vigilantekato]

💯

[@yeon723]

Well said, I was 12 years old in 1998 and watched his whole career as well. Kids these days will never know how cool kobe was back then, fucking hurts still.

[@trollsworstnightmare3769]

Hey bro I can't find the Thugs Get Lonely Too remix

[@kahlilzl]

@@trollsworstnightmare3769 2pac till the sunrise

[@mad85123]

People just don't realize how good Kobe really was. This kid came fresh out of High School to the NBA... I personally don't think Jordan could have gone straight from HS to the NBA... he's just a legend

[@s1n-n3d]

Mitchell Dela Cruz right, and to be picked at #13 is just crazy. Hornets must be regretting until now that they traded a beast 😂

[@NBASFAN]

Patrick Halberstram to be honest, in so glad he got picked 13th. It's one of the things that drives Kobe to become what he is today. Now I'm trying to do the same, find motivation for everything I do, even if I'm not liking it. I'll keep doing it until it becomes a habit.

[@arnoarutyunyan3468]

NBASFAN there u gooo mamba mentality

[@edmichaelalobog8886]

Dennis Enriquez Kobe was top 3 -worthy that year. But teams were afraid that he might go overseas if they pick him and not gonna play for them.

[@omarducaysane4591]

Now go watch jordan 50 years old as a wizard

[@eboooo]

the west coast rap is what makes it special

[@J2_Jay]

I love this so much, can't even put it into words. Thank you for this. 2pac and Kobe will always hold a special place in my heart; may they rest in peace❤.

[@nuhup]

I don't care about the GOAT debate or rankings. Kobe is the athlete who had the biggest impact on my life. His career wasn't just legendary, it was sensational and entertaining and filled with drama. His story was truly magnetic and complex. It's a damn shame he isn't here with us to do his own documentary like Jordan.

[@Mike1122.]

Kobe, drafted at 17. First game at 18 the youngest player in nba history. Over 33k points. 5 titles. To me the GOAT.

[@geracach]

19 years Kobe had a much better footwork that todays stars.

[@arieskobelappay8055]

Frobe is an absolute beast. Nice vid man

[@JavierBF_NBA]

Thanks bro!

[@frzspillz]

Missed frobeee.. missed number 8. Young line was so explosive.

[@hectorlopez1069]

I loved his 360 moves and his quickness to get in the basket.

[@eboooo]

this made me really nostalgic

[@carmelolaforce9722]

Mannn I wished I lived my teenage years in the 90s, Tupac, MJ, Young Kobe, NWA, Mike Tyson, when you listen music and you really felt something, when there was no technology and everybody was outside vibing with there friends! I always loved the 90s and early 2000s. I feel like I grew up in the wrong generation 😂

[@cib2413]

So many highlights I don't remember and haven't seen in years. Thank you so much! He shot his jumpers so differently back then but was so damn explosive!

[@Racin808]

Sick sick sick. Not normal music for basketball highlights but it was perfect for this vid. It's crazy!

[@JavierBF_NBA]

Thanks for watching man. I wanted to create a 90's California G-Funk vibe with the music.

[@dntgshot1236]

@@JavierBF_NBA great job sir RIP Kobe 😥

[@JavierBF_NBA]

@@dntgshot1236 Thanks, man. Still miss him.

[@hectorlopez1069]

Kobe was everywhere in his prime, the guy was great.

[@riqui5406]

This guy was so polished even when he came into the league. Definitely the most technically skilled player ever.

[@manchicheng23]

He was not polished in the early years, it took Kobe 2 to 3 years to became the 2nd option on the team.

[@oneman9121]

Folks may not remember this, but one of the downsides to '97-99 Kobe was that he was insanely inconsistent.... his '1998 playoffs series with both Portland and Utah were forgetful (to be fair Del Harris played him sporadically)... and in 1999 he didn't record a single 30 point game in the playoffs against HOU and SAS (despite the fact that LAL really needed scoring).... it wasn't until 2001 that he started to exhibit a more consistent night-to-night performance... 2001 was when Kobe stopped being the 'young phenom' and started becoming the best player in the NBA

[@ilevyzeke]

A year ago today....I wish I was born about 5 years earlier that way I could’ve enjoyed watching young Kobe. This video brings a lot of joy. RIP Kobe, Gigi, the Altobelli’s, the Chester’s, Christina Mauser, & Ara Zobayan!!! MAMBA FOREVER 🐍⚫️

[@menodnamari2296]

Did all of this between the ages of 17-20 crazy My Goat RIP Kobe RIP Gigi

[@chaananyah6784]

This brother has to be the second best talent besides MJ, that ever played the game. Talent was off the charts. This is the young raw Kobe, who was still harnessing his skill set. The MAMBA was the truth!

[@tavitela2]

Imagine his numbers if he was allowed to take that extra step the players are allowed today 🤯

[@etizzzle415]

Thank u for making this! 🙏🏽

[@monsy9201]

the young kobe era and matching with that song i thought those days would never end same age with Kobe man

[@JavierBF_NBA]

Those were the days. Thanks for watching and for your comment, man.

[@gloinpeace]

R.I.P. Kobe Bryant 💛🙏🏼

[@lunchbox7337ify]

It's insane how good his footwork was even at a young age. I think that's the biggest reason why people love Kobe so much (including myself), you don't just wake up one day and be able to turn over the left shoulder, right shoulder, pivot one direction or another, proper use of ball fakes, one dribble pull-up etc., that kind of shit requires real work at your craft. Unfortunately in this day and age where literally every team runs the same damn screen rolls designed for the best player to pile up gaudy stats and everyone else to shoot 3s you don't see too much of that anymore.

[@DarkOps2442]

6:05 and that is a 7'r. The basket is 10' and Kobe is a good two feet above the F'N RIM! GOAT....

[@rmtjr237]

Leonardo Donato "2ft above the rim"....lol that's how you remember it as a kid,huh? Anyway, the dunk was one that got you out of your seat. Oh, and that was 6'8 (6'9 w/shoes) Ben Wallace trying to draw a charging foul. Not a 7'er.

[@robodub1]

I still remember the dunk at about 6:05. RIP Kobe and Gigi. So sad.

[@k.baller5140]

6:03 I remember that preseason game... Putting on a show.. Killer crossover and nasty dunk... Classic moment. You knew he was going to be legend

[@hectorlopez1069]

Rest in peace kobe. You are the legends in the history of the NBA.

[@arpeemac]

one of the best! rest in peace.

[@gabrielbuckart1039]

this video is perfect bro, hugs from Brazil

[@JavierBF_NBA]

Thanks, man.

[@Malibukenn]

You got a like from me as soon as the beat dropped. The LA vibe feels authentic in this video. Two thumbs up 👍🏾 👍🏾

[@deanskingdom8654]

3:32 that Footwork never gets old

[@tactteam00]

RIP Kobe Bryant. Always a legend.

[@kiyanriahi]

rip the best basketball ever.

[@ericaugusto758]

another legend closed theirs chapters, i'll hope for another legacy on the future

[@Zyriann]

I can't see basketball being like the 1900s and 2000s until 2010 again

[@ericaugusto758]

+CashKingMarc well every generation have their own style after all lol lets see the 2020s style later

[@daftman420]

kobe with the afro was a joy to watch, with his big strides and quick hops. i used to imitate how he runs to the basket while copying AI's handles.

[@Bloodifed]

RIP KOBE🥺💜💛

[@ivanescalona471]

Thanks! Very Good Video...

[@kevindavis327]

I love this version

[@LyranVega]

gon off the kush smoke watchn in my fav of all time KB8!!

[@abraxasvoice5967]

2 pac and kobe....can you beat them at their game??

[@Axel-ye8tt]

Abraxas voice Nas Beats pac

[@nackomcqueen8994]

Abraxas voice give me that bom beat from dre

[@BlackRoyalty_]

Axel nah. Tupac killed Nas on his own beat on his Makaveli tape. Owned him

[@ArmandoKozomara]

Love it. Good video.

[@jemielberlin2073]

My fav player in 90s

[@princess.diamond6047]

I luv you Kobe and Gianna🏆🖤🕊.

[@Achisachis73]

Amazing!

[@kevinso187]

I need you to upload everything you got lol the quality is A1

[@johnhale2442]

Best vid bro

[@michaelbuselli336]

This shit hit different, Kobe and Pac

[@nuskidaprince]

rip in peace kobe bryant

[@jayzee7538]

I know Kobe's best days were somewhere in ballpark of 2006-11. However, I think the late 90s Lakers were more talented and deeper than 2000-02 3peat Lakers. Van Exel, Jones, Shaq, Kobe, I recall Glen Rice on the 1999 team, Elden Campbell, younger Rick Fox. The 02 team was pretty much Shaq and Kobe carrying it all.

[@atribecalledlen3567]

Jay Zee you have a point. It's just that late 90's Lakers team they were soooo young and inexperienced and they still managed to make it to the WCF

[@elbowgang9715]

facts

[@JavierBF_NBA]

I would also give a shoutout to his 2002-2003 season as being one of his best ever (many people even think that was his peak). He was at the top of his game both physically and technically, and had that crazy stretch of 9 consecutive games scoring 40+ points. I would even say that, in my personal opinion, he was slightly more fun to watch that season compared to his famous 05-06 scoring outburst.

[@atribecalledlen3567]

Javier BF he got robbed of MVP in 03 and 06

[@sergiogarcia5593]

From 2001-2010 was his prime.

[@poke_eevee229]

R.I.P legend

[@seanfelder3578]

Kobe is top 10 NBA All Time greats.

[@jeremiahiscertified1398]

I’m not go lie old school rap is better den new school because ole school is so much vibe

[@andyraphael]

you ever think lbj in his prime was better than kobe needs to wake up

[@kandabigd6057]

LBJ in his prime was (and is) better than Kobe.

[@paulwilliams2024]

K and a big D no he wasn’t

[@40III]

Would’ve been dope if Pac was alive to see Kobe play.

[@sparksup327]

Before the rings...#Dope

[@KobeKid248]

Young Mamba! #8

[@jeandepard3455]

RIP young 🐍💔🙏

[@markmm3582]

Damn I miss you kobe!☹️😔

[@grilindi]

Closest thing to MJ

[@Barak144]

grilindi Rivera 😂🤣

[@leeorlandoj3282]

Twelve what’s funny homie

[@donaldmao6817]

What California Love remix is this?

[@trenelladkins8358]

Best ever to play first year...

[@Lowkeybutactive]

RIP KOBE BEAN AND PAC ! LEGENDS NEVER DIE!

[@larrystaleyjr.1869]

2pac would've been @ those Lakers home games to see Kobe ball 4 sho!

[@doriankeselie7018]

KOBE MY MAN REST IN PEACE 😢😭

[@SincereSentinel]

Best ever.

[@kai88875]

In the city, in the city of angels. ❤️ Kobe

[@hooligandirt]

Young Kobe forever. RIP Mamba

[@g.b.g4253]

I wanna play like him

[@ABBAManon]

Notice how Kobe already had a post game in his teens. Lebron's post game now still doesn't compares to Kobe teen years.

[@MrFuchew]

where can i get that mix of thugs get lonely too?

[@kahlilzl]

2pac till the sunrise

[@offwhiteava7824]

Rip Kobe

[@JavierBF_NBA]

We finally reached 100.000 visits. Thanks to all of you for watching. I'm currently working on more material about our beloved Black Mamba. Stay tuned!

[@eboooo]

Javier BF thanks man this is a masterpiece

[@eliseolopez2790]

My main man ace Bryant.

[@preachmann1271]

But He's a Side kick, He shouldn't be mention.. With Jordan n lebron...smh 5 rings.. 2 finals mvp Reg Mvp should have more smh... 4 time allstar mvp... 81 pts... Pass Jordan all time scoring list, After being bench his first two years tell me a player that's ever done that... After having to sit for two years... Do what Kob... Has done... First player ever to score 30.000 pts and 6000 assts... Two different jerseys retired by one franchise....only player to do that! Winning rings with both numbers 8 & 24... Smh I'm Down MAMBA OUT!!!! DROP THE MIC!🎤

[@akU-dg2zz]

Preach Mann he was also snubbed for like 3 mvps

[@dregamingsecurity4969]

Rest in paradise to You kobe and your daughter Gianni🙏🏿

[@s1n-n3d]

Drafted #13, traded by the Hornets to the Lakers. Now that was the real steal! Kobe Bean Bryant

[@goodman5836]

first comment on the video before it gets millions of views

[@JavierBF_NBA]

+Good Man lol, I wish! Thank you very much for watching.

[@goodman5836]

+Javier BF No Problemo

[@sdawg4834]

I laugh every time I hear people talk like Lebron is better than Kobe. WHAT A FUCKIN JOKE!! Kobe balled as if every game was his last!! Didn't need to be loved by his teammates, didn't need to be pushed into being a clutch assassin, and he loved being hated!! Lebron still plays timid and still to this day he doesn't have the confidence in his abilities the way Kobe did.

[@vanjoero9166]

beast mode

[@kobebryant2566]

May his soul rest in piece 🙏

[@nix420stuntd7]

GOD BLESS Y'all

[@jeraxon3044]

First song pls?

[@alexswish3657]

miss you

[@bdripin]

Afro Kobe is the most fun to be watched

[@MrFuchew]

where can i find the thugs get lonely too remix?

[@kahlilzl]

2pac till the sunrise jayyyremixx

[@TheDROIDXtreme]

Kobe is 2pac’s long-lost brother!

[@antoniobakiasi2275]

Really nice video but the qualith wasnt that good but still...a really nice video

[@arturoluna475]

young Kobe

[@megabox3048]

R.I.P kobe Mamba out

[@chitownmo]

And some fools believe Kobe couldn't have out up big numbers as a high school aged rookie? It was widely documented that Del Harris did not like Bryant nor wanted to play him due to his age and ego. He deliberately sabotaged Kobe's rookie year and reluctantly gave him some time his 2nd year(All star year).

[@drunz4046]

7:10 double clutch pass like D-ross 2 years ago!!!!!!!!

[@donthateinnovate1239]

What are the names of the song mixes of Pac?

[@demarcuswashington2635]

whats the name of that tupac song the second one

[@kahlilzl]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXSol4Fvn7-Ag5I

[@aye3858]

Wonder who edite this n where is he/she noww

[@Ralphcarpainting]

i dont see lonzo be like this!

[@theloverswineverytime1625]

Word, i forgot this nigga got to take BRANDY to his high school prom lol. That was crazy