Kobe Bryant & Tracy McGrady Interview Part 1: On their disputed 1-on-1 game & more | The Jump

Tracy McGrady and Kobe Bryant sit down with Rachel Nichols of The Jump for an exclusive interview, discussing their relationship throughout their NBA careers, including a trip on a roller coaster, a one-on-one game in Germany between Kobe and T-Mac (2:14), being rookies coming out of high school with the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors, and how they drifted apart as their careers went on.
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[@conradcyresilvano6700]

i never seen kobe this comfy with a friend . .only with tmac

[@bestofthebestvideos2720]

Conrad Cyre Silvano same

[@MakeMarcAMillion]

So true

[@rootsma5746]

You can tell they were real friends....also Caron Butler

[@wooreturned8447]

And gigi

[@pinswade]

Watch ALL THE SMOKE. After watching it, it all made sense to me.

[@citytillidie6933]

I can’t believe he’s gone

[@phantom_mist1726]

:(

[@c-rod9993]

It's unreal man

[@leebudi]

agree with you bro..

[@intarunner]

so so sad :(

[@mygod5500]

Exactly. This is and was my hero. The game is never going to be the same at all. If these two had Teamed up at some point they would have have dominated the league.

[@mikeymike7328]

Bruh the fact Kobe remembered a score of a 1-1 game from like 21 years ago....is a testament to how competitive this foo was lol. Miss you man. Foreal.

[@abdulmahmood1786]

Ikr. I feel like stuff like that just sticks with you. I remember a 1 on 1 score I had with my friend 3 years ago.

[@brandoncalero6072]

Dang

[@zes3813]

wrrr

[@blueman1470]

How is that impressive? It is a memory.

[@Undeniablylogical]

@@abdulmahmood1786Uyghur

[@G30RG3KA]

kobe's energy in here makes me forget for a moment that hes gone. he was just so lively, still does not feel real that hes gone.

[@BRBallin1]

He left a lot for us to cherish making his spirit very much alive even if he's not with us anymore.

[@aprilhawk9859]

Facts and I love to come watch this vid! Soo sincere and just real friends reminiscing 🌹

[@malachidivine]

2023 and it still doesn’t feel real

[@chicago773williams5]

Everybody claiming they wee close with Kobe. Him and t Mac that’s real friendship. Salute to greatness

[@ripkb2465]

Kg also

[@SwuadeTV]

But fr how will we ever know tho besides when they say so

[@kobeplayeddefensetoo1351]

@Buddy Guyerson naw

[@zlwel287]

Buddy Guyerson thats🧢

[@zlwel287]

Shaq and kobe never been this close

[@FallouFitness_NattyEdition]

I've never cried over a celebrities death before until now.

[@manimal9871]

Matias same.

[@devvv4616]

he was a hero to many

[@carlsong6438]

Same

[@donnab2440]

And its ok remember ""He's Only A Whisper Away""

[@robalamillo1369]

Matias ur not only one man Same here

[@josephbradford3507]

Kobe: "Oh I did win" Mac: "He "smoked" me" Kobe: "I did" Mac: "We never played one on one" Kobe: "We were playing one on one" Mac: "He wasn't keeping score" Kobe: "Who wasn't keeping score" Favorite part

[@mdronyhassan5153]

Runs vhHz

[@glass7407]

"WE* wasn't keeping score"

[@chriswalls5831]

Love watching Kobe and his interviews great player and intelligent

[@user-nl5ve8ix2f]

11-3 onT Mac...u know...that's da reason they hate kobe...he killed em one on one

[@Iggy52]

What a beautiful chemistry between these guys. Rest in peace Kobe, we miss you 😔

[@michaelroelant7134]

We really do

[@shanecrawford8180]

We?

[@DrewNotLegit]

Whos we?

[@causticabuser2466]

Man we need more of this. Players talking with each other. ESPN KEEP THIS UP.

[@JuanPablo-ww5cp]

Forreal I'm tired of seeing Lebron goat talks or Zion highlights and that Kardashian with Ben Simmons.

[@steezomatic4398]

@@JuanPablo-ww5cp miss the old ESPN

[@brandonhinrichs8657]

People complain about LeBron doing this and get all upset because he's friends with all these players. People think him and Draymond Green hate each other but they're really good friends and he's on Barber shop all time just talking with LeBron and musicians, actors.

[@kareem33w62]

The Joker shaq and David Robinson should be nexted

[@roncur]

MUCH BETTER THAN POLITICAL TALK

[@noahalexander2019]

That the guy who dropped 13 points in 35 seconds. He ain’t no joke

[@jootpepet]

To win from a 10+ point deficit too, against a powerhouse team. Unbelievable storyline.

[@gershomtan5879]

Tmac was a straight killer.

[@gordonramsay735]

It was god tier but tbh the first makes were stat pads then he was prob like oh Shia seeds we might win this

[@Cxctusjack_]

And the dude beside him dropped 81.....

[@ilocanodetoy2225]

Lebron had 4 minutes left when he walked out at game 4 against Warriors, they only ahead 20 points. And what’s worse is he started handshaking with 4 minutes left.

[@memoordonezlomeli5416]

I can’t watch Kobe’s interviews without crying man legend

[@Man-lw1vp]

What?

[@GavriloPewPew]

You might need therapy

[@MARKAVEL1]

same

[@zes3813]

wrgg

[@damianl680]

Seek help

[@joshyy5986]

Tmac in his prime used to give kobe problems, what could've been smh. He had all kobe's skills and hes 6'9.

[@SportsSpeak73]

Kobe said that in an interview somewhere after being asked the hardest matchup of his career. That Tracy could do everything he could do but he was 6'9"

[@tomk6292]

@Joe Smith they almost got Duncan too 😰

[@304lilh]

6'8

[@harrypponder7396]

Except Win!! That’s A big difference

[@amostlyreasonableguy]

Harry P Ponder Kobe always had better teams he was on. The most comparable season as far as Kobe not being on a great team would be when the lakers lost to the Suns in like 2007.

[@LatrellHassell]

“Who wasn’t keeping score?” KOBE the world misses you and that non stop competitiveness

[@danie641]

😂😂 definitely made me Laugh. but it seems so unreal that he's gone. and the way it happened

[@angellejaem]

He didn’t forget 11-3 🥺😢💔

[@freer1176]

I laughed at that so hard.....He was definitely keeping score.🤣

[@dhinton1]

there literally is NO scenario in which Kobe was in basketball mode and NOT keeping score. LITERALLY EVER.

[@mashwork6615]

I did win 😂😂😂 man kobe was wired differently

[@cecilraynor2423]

this is some legendary shit.....

[@dawnhunt727]

Facts

[@JoanneJaworski]

I'm so happy that Tracy got to hear how Kobe felt such joy for Tracy's accomplishments and success. What a sweet memory to have!

[@octanina21]

Man I wished tmac had stayed healthy! They could’ve had some phenomenal battles. After Jordan, Kobe and A.I. tmac was one of my fav players to watch. Miss all of them

[@markdelacruz9185]

Good friends last forever. This was indeed a very happy conversation. Kobe and Tmac are legends. Missing Kobe much.

[@TOEACHITSOWN]

Kobe seems so much more relaxed and easy going since retiring but damn I miss him on the court.

[@TinFamsThoughts]

Sean TV of course, he has nothing to compete for against these other players

[@willowandluka5302]

Freeman That and his parents didn’t approve of his wife. I think Kobe went through a dark time during that 3-peat. The media and the public talking about him and Shaq, people downplaying Kobe’s contributions to the team, his parents not going to watch any of his games and not appreciating the house he bought them because he had a Latina wife. Then he had the whole rape accusation when he cheated on his wife. All of that is what I think made him the Mamba. He took his anger and frustration out on the court, and pushed his teammates really hard. I’m sure you’ve seen him yell and push teammates in practice. He wasn’t easy to play with, but he’s a winner.

[@LiquidSwords-ou7lg]

Cole Lutz Yup, Post-Rape Case Kobe was a completely different guy in comparison to Pre-Rape Case. He became severely closed off and quit really fucking with people outside of his circle thus leading to the media calling him self centered and arrogant.

[@TheBTranz]

Uhm Kobe was this way before he retired bruh , don't know what you were paying attention to at that time but once Kobe got over that hump with beating Phoenix and getting back to the finals he felt born again hence the number change ......DUHHHH so don't speak if you ain't gone be all the way accurate about my all time favorite player .

[@LR-tc3jl]

Cuz he was able to put away the mamba finally now that he's done.

[@thomasagnew3080]

Rest In Peace Kobe Byrant🙏

[@jaspherliang5048]

I still cannot believe this!

[@donnab2440]

"""He May be Gone But He'll Never Be Forgotten""" 💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜

[@fridayvan-defoe6987]

That doesn't even sound right

[@SheffKhalid]

I’ve always expected his kid dominating the WNBA and him going to old age with grandkids and being a better grandad then his dad was to his kids and wake up from sleep 85~95 and die of natural causes/ old age.

[@elbowgang9715]

C'mon man at least spell the GOAT name right

[@LoveGod2477]

Tracy: "He wasn't keeping score." Kobe: "11 to 3". Tracy: "What?!" 😂😂😂

[@simmonsmarcusmamba28champi29]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@simmonsmarcusmamba28champi29]

😂😂😂😂

[@milesmoralez2256]

Kobe body language literally says a different story yea they were close

[@darmbains9727]

Kobe always keeping score lol

[@thatstuff5563]

"Its okay bro" lol

[@debmallow4558]

Kobe's smile and laugh was incredibly contagious and infectious. Those eyes were the window to his soul. He was simply THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!!

[@blueberryburg7513]

No. That’s Mj. Kobe however was a great player.

[@nicholasblake4358]

Bron is the greatest but kobe is top 10 nothing more nothing less

[@reptileguy8458]

Its hard to go against Jordan but I hear ya. I disagree but I also agree.

[@stephenburns7689]

@@nicholasblake4358 top 3 fasho…… bron MJ and bean….. ain’t nobody even close

[@alexdrakeus1772]

@@stephenburns7689 Larry Bird, Magic, Penny Hardaway.

[@BrianTylerComposer]

This is so touching to see now. Loved that they grew up in the league together like that. Kobe forever. All time.

[@Zay13378]

I just saw T Macs interview you can tell how much they loved eachother i am down rn 😣

[@nestorrosarodriguez5009]

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[@Adrian-gp7me]

Even though they were never teammates, T-Mac was one of the four dudes Kobe considered his 'Homie'.

[@1Flyingfist]

@@Zay13378 There's a video with T-mac with a tissue on his eye, crying. It's below this one in my recommendations. That one? I can't click on it 😭. I'd rather remember this video instead. How is it almost a year ago already 😶??

[@natemickens88]

Solid

[@jamessaefong8826]

He still said “it was 11-3” laughingly as the conversation ended. He was definitely keeping score.

[@amjan]

Nah

[@brooklynforever1990]

Indeed

[@drestathagangsta8880]

Fa sho.😂

[@user-kd5gz6ml9p]

it just the day not belong u --kobe if its tmac day then tmac ”11-3” kobe

[@MicMucique2]

MAMBA MENTALITY

[@cristianvonb.6517]

Watching kobe laugh makes my day

[@s0uth3rncomfort]

T make never got the red carpet treatment. Most underrated player who played

[@manvirsandhu508]

Yup. Tmac was crazy good. He could of been as good or even better than kobe if he stayed healthy and played with better teams. I think Hakeem and kobe are also underappreciated, but not underrated like tmac was

[@JapeBeNimble]

Crying and laughing at the same time. Memories of the Mamba. Legends are forever.

[@donnab2440]

Laugh often it'll get u through the pain SMILE more for Kobe smile was contagious ""He's Only A Whisper Away""

[@acesman111]

Donna B thank you for those words

[@donnab2440]

@@acesman111 Im speaking from the heart love the only way i know your welcome """He Maybe Gone But He'll Never Be Forgotten""" 💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜

[@Dherms8]

When i think t-mac now I always think, what could've been.. he was a superstar and deserved so much more.

[@michaeledwards1552]

injuries and the inability to get pass the first round he was like chris paul before chris paul unfortunately

[@eddiprince]

Not a winner

[@PlatinumState]

Kinda how I feel about Vin Diesel's career

[@assassin415]

@@PlatinumState vin diesel? lol but tmac play with absolute nobodies most of his career sadly

[@leroyrodgers6089]

He was the most unlucky superstar in nba history

[@GinoSavage]

“Who wasn’t keeping score?” I absolutely love that. We miss you Kobe🙏🏼❤️👑

[@Biotoze]

“11-3” “What?” That’s a perfect moment 🤣

[@h0sea0122]

anyone else trying to watch all of kobe videos after hearing of his passing?? so sad

[@solitary2]

Daniel hosea Really wish I wasn’t

[@joevaldez1366]

Kobe was so happy in this interview. Makes me smile and cry at the same time. Mamba 4 life!

[@h0sea0122]

@@joevaldez1366 mamba 4 life alright, ill still be calling out his name when im shooting papers in the garbage bin

[@DJRenee]

Only in small doses. Having a hard enough time trying to accept the reality of January 26th.

[@j.riffney7939]

Yes but I have to take breaks

[@digbochyke4772]

Who’s here after the news

[@gabrielportal8455]

Digbo chyke me dawg pobrecito

[@digbochyke4772]

Mamba 4 lyf

[@Arizona9001]

Digbo chyke no

[@IceMan-ed6fb]

It just doesn't feel right.

[@zoolanderhansel]

its nice seeing Kobe happy. Still a sad day.

[@Maze305]

I remember a battle they had around 2002-2003 where it was just the most amazing head to head basketball I’d seen as a kid and it made me fall in love with basketball. Can’t believe that was already 20 years ago, you’ll always be missed kobe and thank you for making me love the game

[@theqquintessential]

I keep coming back to this interview..

[@hassanhaulcy]

I miss their duels badly man

[@jstiles1659]

Both should playing the big 3 for sure

[@prod.kayveman4653]

For a sec I thought you said baldy 😅

[@KingDavidTBE]

Must see basketball!

[@ItsNod]

Penny better than both and not a Hofer!

[@AL__EX]

@@ItsNod well, Penny had uncooked spaghetti for knees and ankles

[@bxdmedia]

Who’s here after the t-Mac interview about Kobe😭

[@gulleboy1176]

Me

[@kylerwilliams9294]

ElicitHonor me

[@DJRenee]

Me

[@rokurotanizaki3108]

Me

[@nycbuzz22]

The interview where he's wiping non existant tears? Go back and rewatch the interview again and notice there's no tears in his eyes.

[@OgBigNut]

I come back and watch this interview all the time.

[@Drea_A]

We are so lucky to have this interview. There's so much history between these two & seeing them together as retired players is amazing. I just wish we could see them together again 10yrs from now.

[@roddbanks103]

“You had a bad day. It happens to the best of us.... It just didn’t happen to me on that day”😂😂I love that guy Kobe man lmao

[@mgtowlifeseasyifyoutry1274]

Kinda fucked up really

[@96_stars22]

Yea especially now

[@PrincessYonna1]

@@96_stars22 what

[@drhooligan3800]

Tracy: "We wasn't keeping score" Kobe: "WHO WASN'T KEEPING SCORE?" Im dead

[@imaniburris8379]

Hahaha reminds of the deez nuts guy 😂

[@DeanGvozdic]

his face 😂 can you imagine Kobe not keeping score? for anything? ever?

[@MrUrkel0730]

@@imaniburris8379 that's what I was thinking 😂 "who don't got no hoes"

[@imaniburris8379]

@@DeanGvozdic haha NEVER EVER! The fact he remembered the score was priceless

[@157dodgers]

Kobe remembered the score real quick too 😂😂😂 11-3 😂

[@fear3033]

I’m looking at this at still can’t believe Kobe not with us

[@sussyice0983]

Genuine Friendship! There’s no denying the genuine smiles, laughs and just the smooth banter between them two! AD said it best yesterday after hitting game winning shot (game 2) WC Finals “”KOBE!” Pure Respect to a Legend! 😭

[@EscobarFurious]

Give these two a podcast immediately.

[@jamaaldaynitelong8367]

💯 The game and jewels they would drop🙏🙇 Respect legends!

[@anthonyo455]

JamaalDay/NiteLong !!! True but Kob would never go for that lol. He doesn’t crave that post career spotlight and media in any form ain’t his thing. But I agree it would be epic.

[@dmoney35x]

Escobar Furious Sr. Dam right

[@gabrielalele8603]

💯% Facts

[@kylekujawa]

It’s hurts so much listening to them talk now

[@migzz97]

Two of the greatest scorers to play the game 🔥

[@thelonelibra8455]

2 of my top 3 fav players.. 1.t mac 2.mamba 3.the king 😊

[@strix50]

@TheRealist 811 U gotta check the definition of a scorer. Wilt could only score from the post while MJ wasn't that good from the 3pt line. Greatest scorers imo are Kobe, KD, T-Mac, AI, Kyrie. Jordan is also up there tho

[@strix50]

@TheRealist 811 Fair enough Pacman

[@jeromeistheguy]

Purple Goldie I agree except hell no to kyrie

[@lcasanova2546]

@@strix50 jordan got more scoring accolades and better avgs

[@louiekhaykaramihan2557]

I will never get tired of watching these 2 part interview

[@uxaskhan]

Kobe is one of the greatest early losses of the world. Brilliant man arguably the goat and maybe even better at business than basketball. Greatest player I ever saw and I seen Michael and Bron.

[@hoodietay2083]

Rest in paradise king. This interview feels much different now that he’s gone

[@JoshuaFrick3]

That's the perfect way to describe Kobe = King. Nowadays, Queen gets thrown out all the time. You never really hear King... but this dude Kobe... yeah that's his title. Without a doubt.

[@aboriginalstraightshooter7967]

@@JoshuaFrick3 King & Queen are used often.. stop it😂

[@jonathanchen1026]

tahsere mozeb he ain’t resting, he busy hustling

[@hoodietay2083]

Joshua Frick I agree Joshua . He will and forever be embedded to basketball history

[@hoodietay2083]

Jonathan Chen I get where your coming from but the man has passed . He is no longer in this world with us. There’s no more hustling , no more historic moments to be made, no more news, he’s gone . Until the next life . Respect the dead always . He will always be remembered as a great on and off the ball. We are all dealing with his death differently

[@FlyinSolo8319]

KG in 95 Kobe in 96 TMac in 97 3 years in a row future HOFers straight outta high school

[@hiitsme3039]

Top Dawg 2003 lebron James

[@kobesmithco1599]

Straight like datt

[@ducksdontlie]

Shaq 92

[@nictartaglino5622]

Tyrone Jones Shaq went to LSU.... love Shaq university

[@lenirish]

Kwame in 01

[@xxxNotorious]

I miss Kobe so much man, this dude was only going to achieve greater things than he already did. And my god the stuff this guy had already achieved will live on for as long as sports itself. Truely inspirational to every single person, regardless of their sport or career choices.

[@michaelmarquez966]

Can’t help but to crack a smile during this one

[@anklethief]

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[@dicelyfe1091]

Same here

[@landonbowling6677]

I like how they said they didn't talk because they were competing these dude's today don't have the fire aka LeBron and Kyrie and on and on... They are good but no heart

[@lyrics2challenged]

@@landonbowling6677 If they didn't have no heart whatsoever, they'd sit as much as they can while still being able to maximize what they get. You can say they probably don't have as much heart maybe, but anyone who doesn't have a passion at all for something (especially if they're already financially stable), will not continue to do it.

[@landonbowling6677]

@@lyrics2challenged sorry I wasn't exact. They don't have as much heart as real champions as Kobe and Jordan Bird magic all the guys LeBron thinks he's on the same level. He's lucky to 3 rings he could just as easily have 1

[@CustomizedUsername]

T-Mac went from “we never played 1 on 1” to “we wasn’t keeping score” 😭😂. Kobe the 🐐🙌🏻

[@datdemboy]

Then to "it wasn't 11-3 though"

[@ronnailjackson8976]

😭😅😭😅🤣

[@ronnailjackson8976]

Lol He's Denying It Cuz They Were Doing Drills And Workouts And He Wasn't Taking Score, But #24 Was 🤣😭😭😂😅😂

[@loggerpitch1]

@@ronnailjackson8976 it was #8 btw... 😂

[@ronnailjackson8976]

@@loggerpitch1 I Was Speaking Present Day Kobe( They're Reminiscing), Lol But You're Right. 😂😂🤣😅

[@khayhanjimdacles7832]

Man, Kobe left us all heartbroken and devastated. We miss you Legend 💛💜

[@Gcool243]

Man these two were so much closer than i ever knew. Makes this interview mean a lot now

[@wholelottagangshit2952]

I respect Kobe so much I think he gets a little disrespected in the GOAT convo.

[@geebee6536]

he's pound for pound goat in my opinion...although shaq was great never had a real superteam... never made excuses either

[@jayymacc2931]

More than a little. People blatantly say LeBron then Jordan every single time. Kobe gets left out all the time bro

[@SShaBazzz]

@@jayymacc2931 well Lebron isnt even in the Goat conversation. Its just a media narrative.

[@michaeledwards1552]

hes like the basketball versions Usher where Usher was amazing but nobody talks about him being the Goat

[@pob-4810]

Whole Lotta Gang Shit maybe because Michael Jordan is infinitely more qualified for goat status?

[@yusufjinadu]

Kobe intelligence and worth ethic can never be matched.

[@joshuablack8221]

Yousuf Jinadu MJ 🔥

[@OriginalGacole]

lebron is a bit smarter on court an probably works harder as well to i mean he spends millins per year on fitness and nutritin thats why he is never out of shape and never injured until to date which is astronomical espically because he has logged way more minutes than any tother current player and always has a longer post season...kobe is more skilled tho

[@naklovesjesus3204]

Work*

[@erikhopkins9488]

Um.. not sure.

[@EverSupreme]

He got that from MJ

[@RobertDHicks]

I wish I could go to an alternate universe where Kobe is still alive having these conversations for us. I’ve learned so much watching the dude. And he had so much left to teach us listening to the dude.

[@RoneyD]

Kobe, I never realized just how much you meant to us. You continue to inspire me to be a better father, friend, and man. Words can't express #24

[@natemickens88]

For Kobe to be praised this much is the sign of a great an important life

[@natemickens88]

11 to 3 it’s true

[@missym877]

Huh?

[@jivet3919]

He was a god amongst people, he is now immortalized

[@RosarySoldier]

Everybody's life is important. It's just that his job made him this popular, but i do applaud him for having been a hard worker and having used his popularity to help others...i do hope that for the rest of these very popular, successful, millionaires that are still alive, that they would willingly give up some of their very expensive toys and give those funds to help the poor - but not to lavish only 1 poor person on TV, but to help several truly poor families even without getting filmed. Rest in the Peace of Christ Kobe Bryant.

[@natemickens88]

@@RosarySoldier I couldn’t agree with you more. Well said 👍🏾

[@arcticwanderer2109]

i want 2000s back. Best decade as a basketball fan.

[@atribecalledlen3567]

The best defensive era ever

[@kevinhoopes5711]

You said it best man. I used to chew my fingernails off watchin LA play. I worshipped these guys when I was in high school ball.

[@arcticwanderer2109]

@@kevinhoopes5711 mannnn, SAME HERE. I remember crying like a baby when Lakers blew the huge lead in 2008 final, game 4. It was live and die with Lakers decade for me. Missed a lot of early morning classes as Lakers games would finish at 1:00am EST. lol. fun times.

[@timhoward5]

90s*

[@joshuadeloach1529]

Facts the 2000's were dope.!

[@ladye3687]

This made me smile. Looking at this makes me realize how much I miss seeing T Mac on the court

[@antwoinjones811]

Kobe not lying about that 1 on 1 game

[@aoihgadnlgago]

you were there,you know lol

[@kennyyi1269]

It's true. I was the basketball

[@captainsnake7406]

Was gonna hit the like button until I saw it is at 81. No more likes ppl

[@Panchitoisdead714]

@@kennyyi1269 I was smoking while reading this fucked up my whole but that was funny as hell 🤣

[@trigga6895]

PanchitoKush Reyes damn boy you high high

[@DJSkandalous]

My two favorite players growing up, I could listen to them talk for days! Now we won't ever get that chance. 😔

[@nikkothegreat7839]

I bet u loved A.i. as well

[@rickygoodwin1238]

😢

[@ak_buckets7962]

Imagine they had a sitcom together

[@slayy51621]

I used to pick tmac over Kobe every day tmac was real injuries really put his career to a end

[@waylandlewis5401]

Yeah.. two top notch guys.. two of my personal tops... both got Adidas deals 1st... out of high-school... genuine guys

[@talon3684]

:D This was real fun to watch. Good to smile again. These times of loss are always rough but I'm glad we were all left with moments that will last for all time. Always missed Kobe.

[@lewiserwin2686]

Absolutely amazing the way these brothers respect each other

[@josealex3113]

I can't stop crying. I just can't.

[@claraotchere5845]

@Ella we are all human beings you don't have to know someone before you share their pain ok

[@ahmed1ful]

@Ella Most of us know of him and what he was able to accomplish while he was alive. He was a great husband, Father and mentor. He inspired millions. I can't blame Jose for crying. I got very emotional myself. Being that I looked up to him since I was 11 years old.

[@MTechnikM]

LOOL

[@quib0546]

Who is here now that he is gone Just wanna hear him talk bruh

[@badger1663]

check out the "All the Smoke" podcast episode with him

[@gerardinvestments]

Me

[@quib0546]

Bet bro ima check that out, All the smoke

[@jcpmail]

Been here before and now after

[@jdwhodey]

Same here man. Always going to miss this dude. Can't imagine how hard it is for his family and those that knew him personally.

[@brabbit953]

when kobe said tracys potential was off the charts you can see how frustrated tracy looked

[@tonyanapolis2424]

This is amazing. They had a strong bond. Kobe was a real basketball geek. I love it.

[@KhoiLe-gq5rd]

lol people forget kobe had ALOT of injuries before the achilles. We just don't talk about it cause he played through it all. I remember in 09, he was shooting like 50% from the field and he broke his index finger. instead of sitting out, he played through it by literally adjusting his form to shoot with 3 fingers. Also in 2010, he had a bone spur and even had to drain his knee before every game, games that 99% of the other nba players would've missed. That is the part of kobe's legacy that doesnt get told by stats and how even today, no one will acknowledge. People will say imagine if TMAC never had injuries...lol imagine if KOBE never had injuries.

[@MrDep215]

Khoi Le started shooting left handed too

[@Jposey]

It’s fuckin sad and disrespectful

[@freezec8778]

Mikey C23 they won 2 rings as a result of it....

[@jordancole5671]

@ His career would've lasted longer if he took a few weeks off for his finger?

[@tmoney0212]

@ STFU BITCH

[@voltz8945]

Kobe is alive in these interviews, in the legacy he left, in the people who attended his basketball camps, who read his book. God bless his family, may he rest in peace in heaven.

[@noahxmutindi351]

AMEN

[@mdona9]

Seeing Kobe laugh is so good watching it all these years later 🥲

[@jayd7238]

Every human being wishes to live for ever but that is never possible. Mr. Kobe Bryant is an exception. I refuse to address him in the past tense. Possibly amongst those few sport superstars with a serious intellectual bend of mind. An admirer from 🇮🇳 India.

[@JaySosa463]

T-Mac was the first of his kind, 6’9 positionless, complete all around scorer/ball handler who’s green light is to just shoot over the defender, Players like Carmelo, KD, Paul George are all inheritors of tmac style of play.

[@Adrian-yy3gg]

Noel Imhoff fax

[@ced9938]

I'll say a guy like George gervin was the original

[@letitbelarrabee5028]

What about Penny?

[@JaySosa463]

VaShaun Gervin was just as talented but Gervin’s play style was different, He didn’t dominate the ball and take as many contested shots like the guys in Tmac’s Era.

[@JaySosa463]

Let It Be Larrabee Penny couldnt score at will like Tmac and the rest of those guys, and Penny didn’t develop a jump shot like the players I mentioned from Tmac’s Era.

[@1changedbeauty125]

I see him so different now. I never saw him as a “real” person. He was just an athlete to me. Now I see all these videos and he was a phenomenal person, friend, father.....like I never took the time to see that until now😩😩

[@demon666sj]

So true

[@anthonyismybitch3547]

Thats how we see all celeb athletes

[@Marciarosepetals]

1Changed Beauty oh yes he was, so talented loving kind gentle soul a real dad father husband I could go on and on Kobe Bryant 😇😇❤️❤️

[@rayosboujieee6443]

1Changed Beauty on g

[@thedifference1941]

Exactly that's how I felt when I watched this. I almost feel guilty😔

[@brianoconner3090]

So glad they were able to pull off this interview before Kobe passed away. Their match up was epic back then.

[@SnkrsandCards]

Man I miss Kobe. I click on this video every time it pops up on recommendation. Heroes come and go. Legends live forever.

[@Lovemyfriends1]

McGrady was the only player in the NBA that gave Kobe a real challenge #Facts

[@GetMoney952]

T. Loco A.I was Kobe main problem

[@Filipos123456]

Iverson bro

[@thedzonkeyz4347]

guys, you forgot "Dwyane Wade" on the list that gave kobe a real challenge =)

[@wetdiaper1000]

Tony allen

[@jamesbell4life]

Allen Iverson changed him

[@rn5598]

Every Kobe video I click on the newest comments. Everyone is so sad. But it makes me feel better to know how many people were impacted by his life

[@gingerreeds216]

R N That’s exactly what I said!! 💜💛🕊🙏🏾 Makes me feel so good to know he was loved by so many!!

[@bernieabergas9771]

😭😭😭

[@j.w.2865]

I'm still soooo sad. What a loss...just a beautiful soul.

[@mistamvptv]

Same here 🙏🙏🙏🎯💯💯💯

[@Drea_A]

My first attempt at rewatching this since his passing. My 2 favorite players. Happy birthday Kobe

[@flboy85]

We didn't get enough of this version of Kobe.

[@joeybates1911]

Yo this dope as hell my 2 fav players

[@CharlyXMxli]

Hell yea mine too growing up man.

[@Christopher-Lenz]

Same

[@CUTLIKEDATFR]

Hell is not dope

[@kingprince8153]

Word I love this interview

[@deecee9480]

You already know!

[@Samuelx123x]

The good ol' days when T'Mac, Kobe and Vince Carter were all in their prime 😢😢

[@robertrosales.23]

Samuel Arana Tessari even now Vince plays like he’s still in his prime

[@charlied799]

Sad

[@bentheperson2413]

And Paul pierce

[@sstanford1331]

@@robertrosales.23 very very debatable

[@joebrown2360]

For got about AI

[@brownrabbit9248]

Kobe was so genuine…

[@jazminearceneaux7452]

I love their banter they are clearly good friends I love this.

[@this_bitch_loud_in_every_movie]

Kobe and T-Mac look like your uncles who give you that look when you bring a fine female to the cookout

[@this_bitch_loud_in_every_movie]

Bro Pru gotta stay in these KZbin streets bruh

[@purejokes3951]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@boskoetookthestand4373]

@@purejokes3951 wats funny nigga .matterfact what u got on my 40

[@unclebrew258]

Bro Pru I’m hollering

[@GodZilla-wl1tk]

Lol

[@cruzada07]

Tmac is one of the best that never won a ring

[@dhill6025]

Try never won a series

[@ii9714]

Nah Barkley. Stockton. Malone. Ewing

[@Christopher-Lenz]

@@ii9714 operative word is "one of"

[@TheKEITHD07]

He did with the Spurs a just before he retired

[@tanysozi]

He got a ring with the spurs

[@crabmonkey3245]

Thats the reason I love Kobe. He is not selfish teaching his knowledge.

[@hellspells74]

"11 at 3 ! 11 at 3!"... " What?..." 😀 I find this curtain between the two really funny. you immediately see a special alchemy and fraternal confidence. despite the recent tragedy that touched my favorite athlete, my superhero, the best, this skit still manages to make me smile. Kobe & Tmac brothers forever ❤️❤️

[@jamesleomarpesante7650]

It pains me because I can only make the next sentences with the word "IMAGINE" Imagine how awesome his HOF speech could have been. Imagine how awesome he would look like with the next 10-20 greatest players of all time. Imagine the Lakers' 3-peat and back2back 25th anniversary interview with him. Imagine him giving a speech when his statue in Staples Center was finished. Imagine him inducting a ton of players in the HOF. Imagine him bringing his daughters in the altar. Imagine him becoming a grandfather. Imagine him just sitting courtside watching and enjoying the game he poured his heart out become more succesful. Love you, Kobe.

[@sharinngan5084]

James Leomar Pesante His HOF speech is probably awesome, knowing Kobe he probably had it written in highschool

[@demon666sj]

Stahp....this is hard.. All of this to process.... I have never been so sad in a long long time

[@imranvp]

His HOF speech would've gone down in folklore and textbooks for sure! Given what an amazing storyteller he is! I mean the dude won an Oscar on his first try out. Like it would've been memorable man. Aspiring kids all over the world would've benefited from it. :'(

[@thunderenriquez255]

i would have wanted him to stand with MJ as his escort in Hof enshrinement. that wud be a milestone

[@K06E]

Omg..... he Didn’t even get to go through that...

[@LionelJamesfishing]

common denominator everyone says about kobe " work ethic" !!!!

[@EricOWilliam]

Lion's Tale Adventures Facts

[@LionelJamesfishing]

@@EricOWilliam not to get on a long convo! but its very hard to out talent someone, however its more realistic to "out work" anyone ! my 2 cents lol

[@EricOWilliam]

Lion's Tale Adventures Your absolutely correct 💯👍

[@belchmelch]

if these dudes were able to go back in time and play in 2019 under these rules... pssssh... crazy...

[@LionelJamesfishing]

@@belchmelch bigger mind blowing question is what if they had more control of who they got to play with like they do these days. then adding that defense is pretty much gone, you can take 7 steps to get to the basket lol

[@junkbondtrader645]

Oh man i couldnt hold back my tears, the frienship and mutual respect between these two guys that i really admired and grew up idolizing is genuine. This is touching to the core,they seemed to really enjoyed this moment .im sure Tmac will tear up but at the same time feeling elevated whenever he watches this vid. How they enjoyed each other's company,they might as well be biological brothers.Two of the brightest stars in our entire universe.Kobe is like a comet,which passed through our world only once in recorded history but the impact was so profound ,memorable in human chapter.The visitation was brief and too short lived but the impact will last till infinity. Such a poignant interview.Shine on you crazy diamond

[@Dr_Jim57]

*friendship

[@TWHowl]

Imagine them playing together. That would’ve been awesome.

[@josephjohnroe3678]

That's the difference between Kobe and every other guy he faced like McGrady. "Who wasn't keeping score?". Kobe was always in attack mode.

[@trueindeed1569]

perfect assessment bro

[@menardavud9736]

Trust me not even MJ could win against Kobe 1 on 1

[@omen9431]

menar davud MJ said himself that Kobe would beat him

[@drestathagangsta8880]

Kobe is the John Kreese of basketball. He shows no mercy.😂

[@mosesmessiah9098]

Lol, but in TMAC defense he was working on the craft more. Like in Track when we work on our starts we are told to not focus on anyone else and just the technique and form.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

3:05 11-3. Somebody meme Tracy's reaction please.

[@JayRose619]

TenThumbs Productions “eleven to threeeeeeeeee????”-Soulja Boy

[@tremain7056]

jay619 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@tylerb325]

he sounds exactly like someone who got roasted 1 on 1

[@absolutenonfactoronthecourt]

TenThumbs Productions *wUt? I. Dontrememberdat*

[@SULLY937]

TenThumbs Productions yes plz

[@R-abl]

Never get tired of watching this. Just a couple of friends having fun.

[@darnelldabachelor9605]

One of the best basketball videos I’ve ever seen! Great talent and friendship without question! There is no greater love than friendship.

[@DanDan-qj7oo]

One of the most underrated rivalries of all time...

[@crazy691ify]

Yessuh

[@marcellusmetcalf8807]

Kobe: 11 to 3 Tmac: whatttttt? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@celebritytarotreadings7065]

LMAO seriously! Such a cute moment.

[@melvinpruitt3907]

The exact same thing would have happened to LeBron had he played Jordan.....11 to 3,yep!!!!

[@jennogalagnara230]

This was funny af

[@OC.TINYYY]

Tmac admitted later on he did lose to Kobe multiple times, just in a different country.

[@MrRaviiiiiiiiiiiiii]

@@OC.TINYYY link?

[@marc5135]

I loved this video when it happened, I love it 1000000x more now than I did then. Why? Because it's rare to see any Kobe Bryant interview where he was this relaxed. You can tell the relationship he had with Tmac was real.

[@generalconsensus2518]

This is GOLD. I am almost 34n I grew up a laker fan in California. Kobe was a big brother. He was the best player on the best team for a while. I was so lucky. I miss Kobe. Mamba mentality.

[@jjjjso821]

I miss his voice already.

[@shamaneikajohnson7117]

Me too 😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔

[@MrShadyKiller]

I'm sure that Kobe could forget even his name, but NOT THE SCORE!

[@offnodope3123]

big fuckin facts

[@thelonelibra8455]

But j.r. smith can 😂😂😂

[@trueindeed1569]

you should have more likes for your comment. Big facts!