Kobe Bryant: What it took to be great

Kobe Bryant shares his sacrifices and dedication to the game and how aging has affected his workouts. Bryant tells about being able to mimic NBA Hall of Famer, Hakeem Olajuwon's “dream shake.” Bryant studied basketball cards to learn the intricacies of players' moves. This desire to perfect his game led Bryant to have a dedicated balance between basketball and his social life. Bryant explains that his sacrifice meant that he wouldn’t be giving up anything, but would be gaining something from it.; taped in 2012
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It’s a tv show

[@skullcrushed1216]

So true

[@rupaksavan8452]

How does he get these big celebs

[@danflama7714]

Yes. I miss him too

[@BrotherlyLove12]

I think Kobe would have been successful without basketball. He's very intelligent.

[@TheRealBruceLouis]

awaiting for kobe to prove that part as a venture capitalist. really really lookin forward to wat kobe accomplishes in this field a decade later.

[@ivanduvok]

yes and he is going into the tech arena as well when it comes to stocks

[@ivanduvok]

so here is the blasphemous question. Who is more intelligent, Kobe or Jordan? I am going to say Kobe.

[@JRS1998_]

ivanduvok Jordan because Jordan went to college lol

[@ivanduvok]

going to college isn't conclusive enough

[@sunnyjaycreates]

"Yeahhh... Probably can't dunk right now." I love this because it shows the human side of a great player.

[@Dansg08]

You're the man Graham. Interviews seem like the easiest thing in the world to do, I mean you're supposed to just sit there and ask questions, but it's amazing how many interviewers get it so wrong. You aren't one of them, so I congratulate you. Keep it up!

[@bballluv88]

Real Interview. Finally, someone who asks real questions about his actual life, mindset, and questions that you would ask your friend across the street. Too many interviewers get caught up asking questions about business, the NBA rumours, and shit that is really irrelevant. Great Job Graham.

[@certifiedfinest5065]

Gurbir Parmar so true. These are truly the best interviews anywhere.

[@chitrapillai3711]

His genius clearly goes beyond the court. He is definitely an evolved soul......he was done with everything he needed to do on Earth. RIP Kobe, Gianna and all those who perished in such a horrific way 🙏

[@43griffins]

One of the most underrated channels on youtube

[@sandarabian]

After Muhammad Ali, Kobe is probably the most well-spoken athlete of all time. You can tell he has an intellect that goes beyond sports.

[@thekingofcool2105]

Lemme introduce you to McGregor 😂

[@brianscalabrine198]

First Last, he was joking. Calm down. 😂

[@quick2bud]

But Dikembe Mutumbo knows 9 languages..... you just cant understand 1 of em

[@samuelkeay6560]

@@quick2bud and joel embiid speaks a few as well

[@Born2Punch]

You must have not heard MJ talk. I know its cliche to say michaels better than kobe but if theres one thing he really is better at its speaking.

[@traderpapertiga]

4:59 Kobe has cultivated a growth mindset, right at the end the interviewer was making the argument that Kobe wasn't the only player who put in the time from an early age so what's the difference (baiting Kobe to put it down to talent), but you could see Kobe avoid that temptation and simply claim the difference was down to not many players starting as early as him

[@mannion7646]

"baiting Kobe to put it down to talent" I didn't think so at all, he just wanted an explanation

[@OfficialJoeKingOne]

It is such a shame that he & Gianna were taken so young.

[@liljt5591]

OfficialJoeKingOne mamba forever

[@RibsBjj]

Must be fun have a conversation about basketball with Kobe

[@PatsCeltsSoxify]

Surreal...Rest In Peace Kobe.

[@Seracen]

Part of what Kobe didn't mention (in how he was able to mimic the Dream Shake) is that both he and Hakeem were big into playing soccer when they were young, and were familiar with that mindset. It's amazing how much crossover the two sports have!

[@RUMPELSTILTSKY]

brilliant observation....they really are almost the same sport. Explosion, endurance, ball skill, reading geometries in a constant flow sport where offense turns to defense and back again without stoppage and all you have to rely on are your legs, teammates, and a ball.

[@AdoIf88HitIer]

Foootbaaaaalllll

[@Atlas24gh]

Basketball is indeed the closest thing to soccer. They're beautiful games

[@HawkingRegime13]

+Seracen Footwork is underrated.

[@Atlas24gh]

Kobe did not play enough soccer for it to have that much impact on his game. Hakeem? Granted he lived in Nigeria till his mid late teens and all. But Kobe even though he spent part of his childhood in Europe, he has made it clear that he was a basketball freak from the time he was 2. He would play soccer but I believe he said played goalie or something. And growing up in football nations, the kids that weren't too god at soccer were always forced to play goalie. Ask anybody who grew up in Europe or Africa. Kobe is just a super talented basketball player and more I do agree that the two are similar and especially soccer can help shape one's baseball skills

[@theunknown4570]

When i was 19-23 in the military. I could run all day. Obstacle course was way easy for me. And i was one of the fastest in my group. I could party all night . Get 2 hours of sleep (or sometimes no sleep) and get up at 4 am for a 3 mile run and exercise. Now at late 40s. I am AMAZED at what i did when i was in. Time waits for no man.

[@jj76938]

Now this interview really brings me even closer to Kobe Bryant! May his soul, GiGi and all other 7 individuals rest in peace 🥺😥

[@oldnbaschool]

You have great interviews. And with Kobe is, thank you. I've been Kobe fan for all my life!

[@isaacv.6467]

Never been a Kobe fan AT ALL, but now I take notes on his keys to success

[@thetruth8238]

It must be so blessed to be a guy like Kobe to just be so obsessed with something so positive and hardworking and actually enjoy it must be the most rewarding thing anyone can ever ask for

[@chasewendyger5196]

I think I've watched every Kobe interview. This is a good one.

[@ddavis5846]

Rip Kobe 💔😢

[@NemesisHNL]

“Why were you looking for that” “Cause I was a nerd.” .....Goes on to be an all-time great lol. RIP Kobe, you will always be missed.

[@TheCrazyterry1]

I didn't like Kobe but you gotta respect this man hard work paid off

[@glennweber9290]

Is it just me, or is Kobe way more personable, eloquent, and charismatic in retirement? Note: Lifelong Lakers hater, right here.

[@calibrecrow9993]

Another Great Interview !!!

[@GrahamBensinger]

+Calibre Crow thank you!

[@TheVinayak07]

Graham Bensinger great work

[@bettyjeanstokes360]

Thanks for sharing these interviews of Kobe. You make talking to him the easy thing that you have ever done as if you have known Kobe all his life. Thank you for all you have done to help keep Kobe's memories alive with your interviews of him. Man, you did a great job, give yourself a pad on the back. Thank you for putting it out there.

[@vishruthvasagam6382]

We miss you Kobe Bean. :'(

[@sergiomendez3691]

always awesome to hear a GOAT

[@TrapkardK]

That's when you know u love something, work don't feel like work lol.

[@shanecapps9601]

A blessing to find passion early in life

[@tamerickward9448]

Rip Kobe

[@juniorsaj1870]

This is pure art...a great, eloquent basketball player and a great interviewer... Enjoy your new transition, Kobe...

[@mauricemallari6365]

One of the best to ever do it. #mamba

[@pimentelarcena]

I miss you so much Kobe 😢😢😢😢

[@michellestone1261]

My cousin's were just like Kobe, all 4 were swimmers, up before 5am swimming, dedicated. They were so good they could of qualified 5the Junior Olympics. I think I. My opinion that sports and extra curricular activities make for a well rounded child while in school. You never know it just may end up becoming a career for they if they do choose.

[@anime4y2]

Rip koby mamba for life

[@izzatmidani714]

Well done Graham, not many interviewers know how to listen these days! Keep up the great work!

[@soothingsceptile5788]

RIP

[@youngjeezy6969]

bless u kobe- ur an inspiration inspiring me since i was 12

[@StuUngar]

Kobe was the TaskMaster of the NBA. He could copy all of your moves by observation. Glad he gave some credit to Hakeem. Olajuwon and Barkley were my favorite players growing up. I mimic’d my game after them. I copied Olajuwon’s fluidity, footwork, fakeouts, post up fadeaways. I mimicked Barkley’s ferocity. Barkley played like a beast and I always tried to play with the fire of a Barkley or a Rodman.

[@Alvindinho]

RIP KOBE 🙏🏼

[@edwardbrito3332]

That says it all Kobe saw Olajuwon "dream shake" and asked Horrey about it and started doing it. I remember when he started doing the Nowitzki fade away I was like wow!

[@landonnicholsen910]

man id love to see my guy still playing makes me sad rewatching the last game every time

[@michaeld2390]

Rest easy

[@tonyliang8099]

❤️ got to have passion for sure

[@Cccc-ky4vq]

Goat

[@wokinmale4184]

My favorite athlete

[@childstrangler]

This is a truly fantastic channel. Great job Mr. Bensinger!

[@georgiearn2791]

So much veracity in these words.

[@charliechase7390]

Graham you're doing a great job. Thank you

[@c-lokes3636]

Kobe has been a man among boys his whole life

[@KingMilitaryAchilles]

You're a lucky man Gaham! Great interview

[@KingMilitaryAchilles]

*Graham

[@GrahamBensinger]

+King Commander Thanks!

[@philipamankwa419]

Graham is a great interview host... very knowledgeable and knows how to ask intelligent questions

[@TOtaldog24]

Great questions man really enjoyed the interview

[@GrahamBensinger]

+Breez Breh Thanks!

[@pipegod4416]

greatest channel on KZbin

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Ur gorgeous

[@adamabdallah2604]

The greatest I've ever seen. Mamba

[@TheRealJYPark14]

That last question almost made Kobe seem humble

[@mustangsally2048]

I love how Kobe snapped on him at the end

[@joshallen-kz7vv]

Graham is literally the best interviewer. It's not about him AT ALL....joe rogan. Graham is real journalism whether its his or hes quoting and asking questions. He STFU'S and let people talk.

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Sacrifice that's what makes you great

[@sidneydinwiddie9538]

you are the best interviewer ever tbh great job

[@jd3076]

ive never ever thought in my life that there will never be as great as michael jordan BUT this guy just changed my perspective of view he did copy most of MJ's move's but he perfected and put his own style into it like those multiple pump fakes, fake half spin post move, unguardable fade away Kobe inspired me alot #childhoodhero

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I love this channel! Great work!

[@samuelarioga8033]

Dat man Kobe ✊🏾🤷🏾‍♂️⛹🏾‍♂️🐐💪🏾

[@DwadeFL4SHMV3]

Nigga said osmosis oh shit

[@thebucketmanj8525]

lol

[@stabbedbyahippie]

I just wanna know how he gets by with so little sleep

[@joaofd2043]

genetics without a doubt

[@XTen1000DaysX]

i'd rather be efficient for those 17 hours i'm awake and just get the full 7 hours of sleep, which for me is perfect. 8-9+ hours of sleep almost drains me and i feel over-slept. It's not like you'll be focusing on your craft for those 17 hours you're awake anyways, probably only a few IF even that. Depends on your dedication.

[@jonmartinez8859]

stabbedbyahippie kobe takes 3 3hr naps through out the day i read that in article while back

[@rendellgines4718]

Jon Martinez in his book he said he took 1 or 2 15minute cat naps everyday

[@stewienator1818]

Awesome interview, awesome channel....How are you not more famous??

[@liljt5591]

Mamba forever. Forever.

[@davidjohn2534]

i love your interviews!

[@Randy-dz2ob]

Great interview!!

[@lizi9019]

Three things: (1)Kobe is the human form of MJ. He is the closest to MJ we've seen so far. (2)It's not really close. I have just watched the Last Dance, and I was once again convinced of that. (3)It'd be nontheless awesome if any human acheived what Kobe achieved a short but brilliantly lived life.

[@mr.burgess2575]

❤️

[@jasmondzawolo8792]

Hold on i cant remember anything before my 3rd birthday, how does this man remember playin since he was 2?

[@middlechild1992]

lol..

[@musicotensai]

probably what his dad told him. earliest i remember is 3.

[@sergiubarac1265]

I have some memories from the time I was 2 years old, but obviously just some moments. It's not impossible, although most people remember from the age of 3.

[@thsu8]

You remember your 3rd birthday? I doubt that. What did you get for your 3rd birthday?

[@MissxAdrianna]

my dad has the same birthday as Kobe and he's older

[@fromscla5883]

This interviewer talks in the tone of agent smith from the matrix lol 🤣

[@ihsanjohnson-hagler167]

What makes you successful every day throughout the years

[@locdogg86]

kobe, I don't think ur the only nba player that's been playing since a small child.

[@Scarletbull]

MJ was asked I who would win in a Juan on Juan between him & Kobe. MJ said he’ll be able to win a couple because he STOLE my moves. 😂 So True!

[@theblakex]

Juan on Juan

[@cantguard26]

You should interview Michael +Graham

[@GrahamBensinger]

+Isaiah Watson Hopefully someday!

[@cantguard26]

Graham Bensinger That would be a good one,all types of stories.

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this man is really picking Kobe's brain I bet Kobe was say to himself you think am going to tell you everything Linda j peace ❤️💯🌈🌈

[@BigDomski]

How come have you got so little subs when you're interviewing guys like kobe and shaq?!?

[@BrotherlyLove12]

these are clips from his tv show.

[@jaygruden6044]

only 83k subs?! what?!

[@TheStingraysHub]

Ur a great interviewer graham, but u still owe me my damn canelo gloves

[@jaimejimmy90ify]

@5:00 it reminds me of Dwight were he doesn't have a post move.

[@thekingofcool2105]

Jordan maybe the GOAT but Kobe love this game more than him. Mamba mentality

[@khayakil8296]

Ok.kobe.mvp.81

[@Coffeeaddict496]

I can't believe Kobe made an osmosis analogy

[@JimmyVu415]

He's a very intelligent man

[@nikewarrior24]

Kobe the real life Ryōta Kise. lol

[@smashdadon6653]

great jb SMH sad to see my fav player go

[@billy30001000]

See too be great at what your do, a void will be created too other things, like family & friends. But its lonely on the top amen!! it helps to grow to be 6'6 but no matter your size. its all about what you're willing to do too your body to be great and pray it holds up. It's a lot too this sport my body didn't survive it but i pass the knowledge to others. it scares people away but that what it takes too be great ask this guy in this video. So every ball player I ask ( WILL YOU SET SCREENS FOR THE STAR, OR WILL THEY BE SETTING SCREENS FOR YOU!) Its a real question, so only real people can answer that! THINK ON IT BEFORE YOU PLAY THIS GAME WORD TO THE MOTHER!! Have fun but respect what ever you put your heart too, God Bless and always keep Jesus first in all you do!!!

[@mmxyz787]

😇😇♥️♥️🌍

[@tonymcneil2353]

#KB24EVER

[@cornellbland948]

Yooo you have to do one with Jalen Rose

[@triggamanful]

Can someone tell me what those shoes are

[@edscottable]

who is kobe's charles oakley?

[@glockspecific7757]

Graham your hair was a little or a lot 2 fluffy lmao

[@matthewaguirre3293]

bruh even if you train 8 hours a day which is highly unlikely im certain this brother did other shit.

[@superslimshady]

He talking about 360s and windmills, im 6’3 i havent even dunked yet #nohops

[@Sophie_kent]

He should have gone to college.

[@gamalsankara1388]

Why?

[@martinkrukenberg4590]

he was a loner

[@albertoalvarez2888]

Worth 200 million dollars, speaks to people around the world, idolized by kids everywhere...and he says bofe

[@UnleashTheGreen]

i guarantee kobe was never a weed smoker.

[@qureshiiiii]

UnleashTheGreen what makes you say that based on the video? Just curious