Lakers @ Blazers, 2004 (Kobe game winner!, Paul Sunderland/Stu Lantz broadcast)

[@MaxaMillion711]

Blazers fan here. Gotta give it up. Pure greatness by Kobe. Twice.

[@nonplayerzealot4]

Thx. The Blazers have made every single game up there for us like storming Omaha sector at Normandy beach. Look at the shots that needed to be made just to eke out a 1 pt win. Last time LA won both up there was 96 and that year the Blazers won both at LA, including a gamewinner at the buzzer by James Hollywood Robinson.

[@jayjaypaybay]

Y’all gave us Lakers fans a scare in 2000. Kobe had to shake an old Scottie for that alley oop

[@jayjaypaybay]

Kobe had the Blazers announcers silent after the game winner 😂

[@jameskobegonzalez5228]

Patterson the Kobe stopper huh

[@jaymoney6233]

So much pressure on Kobe's last shot with it being the last game of the regular season!!Also the pressure was high with the playoff seeding still undecided & the Pacific division title on the line.Kobe nailed that shot on the ROAD, over a 6'10 shotblocker in Ratliff and down 2......definition of CLUTCH!!!

[@krks99]

Not to mention he got fouled BOTH times.

[@aznpikachu215]

Just coming back here for the memories. Kobe 8/24. RIP

[@jaycarlos3559]

Same ...... I couldn’t wait to get to school to talk shit to my friends

[@aznpikachu215]

Good calls by Paul Sunderland - 12:33 and 17:39 - And Kobe's swish...That sound is just beautiful to send heartbreakers...

[@firstlast9916]

That other announcer is a buzz kill though. He needs to shut it.

[@aznpikachu215]

@@firstlast9916 How so? Stu Lantz has been with the Lakers for a really long time.

[@firstlast9916]

@@aznpikachu215 stating the obvious over and over is annoying.

[@michaeljorgenson9]

@@firstlast9916 Kobe gave Stu props as the best color announcer in the game when he retired if that counts for anything

[@firstlast9916]

@@michaeljorgenson9 it doesn’t. Stu is a doofus.

[@aviationwithjeff]

Kobe. You'll be missed. Thanks for delighting Laker fans for so many years. #ripmamba

[@dr.murder2690]

12:44 the look on Phil Jackson's face is priceless

[@mmjr23]

Yooo Kobe is the best clutch player I’ve seen in my life. RIP the goat

[@DeryckRimsonMusic]

Thank you for this version. The commentary made this game more legendary haha

[@CustomizedUsername]

Kobe silencing the Blazers broadcast was dope too 😂

[@theunthinkable1021]

I have been looking for this KCAL version.

[@eastwood1026]

Remember this like yesterday. Always been my fave Kobe buzzer/s. But aside from that in OT with 30 secs left look how clever Kobe was on that handoff to Shaq. He got passed Darius then forced his way into Theo Ratliff to thwart off his shot blocking off easily to Shaq for a clutch and one. Plays like that seriously blows under the radar especially for Kobe where they say he couldn’t pass. Those who actually watched Kobe know how much of an underrated passer he was.

[@hansmaijchrzak7626]

I admire kobe so much! He has done so much for the NBA that drops peoples jaws. But there is no moment that gave me more goosebumps then that last shot right there!

[@nonplayerzealot4]

I do too, Hans. It really sucks that he and his daughter and all those people were taken so young. There was a parent couple who died and their kids are probably with relatives now. That accident overturned a lot of peoples' lives on 1/26/20. RIP to all of them. I'm proud merely that I'm the only person on YT who has the local LA broadcast of these shots, so the younger crowd can see what I saw live that night. I remember during that game thinking the Lakers were gonna actually win there (they had a bad losing streak for years at Port, so most people would've stopped recording after LA went down by double digits, but I had a feeling). That was the best game winner of Kobe's kareer imo. He had a lot of great ones, but this and the trey before it were heavily defended by Patterson and then Kobe had to arch that last one over the arm of a 6'10 defender while falling backwards. The difficulty level on that shot was off the charts, Hans. He was amazing.

[@nornay89]

Thank you, Kobe. Rest In Peace

[@edouarudo2307]

I’ll always remember this game I was watching ESPN and the Sportscenter was giving the game to the Blazers and say “This game is over. Even though there is 1 second to go, it looks like the Lakers won’t be able to pull this off.” I left the room for a minute or two and they said “The Lakers have won on a miraculous shot by Kobe Bryant.” Goes to show, games are never over until the clock reads 0.0

[@rakimdupree4784]

Reggie miller and knicks prime example

[@rakimdupree4784]

True nba team fans shouldn't leave til game is over

[@AD-ur1fk]

I learned from Derek fishers 0.4 against the spurs that it’s never over no matter what

[@TheAaronetic]

20 years ago today! Kobe's first shot was insane, but the second one made me go absolutely nuts watching it live! Great memories!

[@nonplayerzealot4]

Watching this again in full. Damn, the Blazers had every name in the book that year. Reminds me of their 2000 squad. Not necessarily a well-balanced team just like in 2000. Lotta 2s and 3s, lotta finesse exterior scoring, no banger besides old Dale Davis. But they had a lot of individual talent.

[@TIMOTHY-n7j]

Games on KCAL 9 were my childhood. I haven't lived in Cali in a while but those games are some of the best memories of my life.

[@jacobfong3790]

love the commentator's reaction at 17:44, pure, genuine astonishment. He was just a fan of the game in that moment, just like all of us at home. Reminds me of Mike Breen's reaction to Curry's deep 3 against OKC in 2016. Thank you for this Kobe.

[@javiercastillo9921]

My favorite Kobe Bryant buzzer-beaters. I remember seeing this live and being absolutely shocked and elated. 2003-2004 was such a whirlwind of a season; Kobe was dealing with his court case, the issues between Shaq and Kobe were getting worse, and there was an overall sense of uneasiness amongst the team (a lot had to do with the high expectations the team had after signing Karl Malone and Gary Payton in the off-season) . It really felt like the Lakers were on the verge of self-destruction, yet somehow they prevailed on the last night of this season on the final play. A truly remarkable moment.

[@artbydrwiz]

It’s 2021 and today’s Laker team is about to be bounced from the playoffs from a horrendous performance. Needed to watch Kobe’s highlights to feel a bit better. Thanks Kobe.

[@nonplayerzealot4]

They'll drop Gm 5, too, probably. This year's team doesn't have the ganas (desire) to do it again. First non-repeat Laker team since 88. What really sucks is that LeBron is old and can retire this Summer and nothin would harm his legacy and at the same time, we're locked into AD for god knows how many years. He's a shrinking violet. A #2 if there ever was one and he hasn't even decided to play that role honestly this year. I know we had injuries and all that, but no one can obviously tell either of us that this squad was prepared mentally going into the playoffs. They were half dead even in the play-in game against GS. That was a bad sign. Even if by some scant chance that they decide to play inspired ball and squeak by PHX, they'll be eliminated by anywhere from 1-4 teams that are more complete than them. Lotta decisions to make next year, all impinging on Brawn's desire to return. No matter what, an offseason beginning in early June can't hurt them restwise. Maybe Brawn returns for 22 and they pick up some better pieces like they did in 19 and decide to have another divine season like they were having in 19/20 before Covid fucked everything up. As far as that goes, it also sucks that no one will ever wanna replay bubble playoff games and the viewership was terrible last year, so it's like a forgotten championship.

[@nonplayerzealot4]

Kobz made a BUNCH of great shots and passes for scores from RS to both OTs. It's not just the two shots. He hit a huge trey to put them up by 3 for a few secs. Blazers were just hittin whatever junk they threw up this night. It was a mini-miracle that LA pulled this one off considering Porty's heat.

[@Halkaniin]

Theo Ratliff fouled him on that shot too. I definitely watched this live, don't want to say how I reacted at the end cause it's too embarrassing. LOL

[@nachooooo7019]

19 years later and I'm still pissed off they didnt call a clear as day foul on Theo Ratliff on Kobe's game winning 3.

[@NBaBall3r26]

1 of his best shots of his career

[@szammm1]

Kobe is really the clutchest player for me. Miss u KB!

[@clutchcity25]

13:03 Kobe stopper, my ass. And that’s great defense but still.

[@nonplayerzealot4]

Haha 16:32 "Threee pointer by KOOBAAAY!1" Loved when Paul said Kobe like that. He did it from time to time, usually on 3 point shots just like that.

[@chrisuncleahmad666]

“WHAT A WAY TO FINISH! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!”

[@scope240sx]

The Dagger 🗡️ Kobe Bryant. My favorite player ever. He really shines in the brightest lights. The Alpha of the Alpha’s. New fans may see fg% and other advanced stats that say Kobe was not efficient. Every season, every game he was always relied to bail the Lakers out. Perfect example is this game.

[@jayjaypaybay]

Both shots were nasty. Mamba was built different 😤. In another note, watch the blazers broadcast of this, Kobe silences the announcers😂

[@romariovenancio6554]

Rip mamba, never forgotten 🙏

[@swiechuobywatel9143]

Paul Sunderland most underrated commentator of all time

[@TheLjfighter]

You said you'd do it! Never seen before. NPZ is a Great!

[@nonplayerzealot4]

Gonna do 1/1/10 vs SAC (game winner) just because I have it. Doubt a full recap is up.

[@Maws92]

@@nonplayerzealot4 I was in Vegas that year and I remember being in the hotel lobby watching Kobe hit that game winner. I spent the rest of that day very happy that this was how my New Year started

[@nonplayerzealot4]

@@Maws92 I played basketball that day. Wanted to die the next morning. Big difference between 2000 and 2010 for me.

[@Maws92]

@@nonplayerzealot4 I wanted to play but vacation was calling lol but I had to chill because screaming in a hotel lobby while 17 is looked down upon haha

[@BodaciousBubbles]

definition of clutch

[@aaronburton5833]

Wish I could’ve seen this live.

[@CustomizedUsername]

The Blazers broadcast was dead silent when Kobe hit the game winner 😂

[@杨红红-r5h]

U ARE MY HERO FOREVER

[@uptmal9373]

Mo Cheeks had his back turned during Kobe’s GW he couldn’t watch he already knew what was coming

[@jamalabdelbaset6635]

I came here for Kobe and stayed for Slaaaaava Medvedenkoooo!

[@joannamaypineda755]

Legend. Kobe. Rip Mamba🐍

[@nonplayerzealot4]

Haha. Just noticed what Stoudemire did at 14:50 He looked like a crab rolling a pebble backwards.

[@Dc-dp6go]

nonplayerzealot4 hey bro can you put some 2008-2010 games on? Btw great job keep it up!

[@mattsubstance2522]

Lebron could never

[@jaycarlos3559]

If Kobe wasn’t go through turbulent times in his personal life in 04..no doubt he could of been mvp that year and would of been more sharp mentally playing the pistons in the 04 Finals

[@pmirpd8874]

And that's the Pacific division title and the 2nd place in the West. Provided by Kobe.

[@malkinmalone]

For some reason I remember a Laker game where a fan threw a water bottle or something on the floor and Sunderland went crazy. He starts yelling “ SOME IDIOT, SOME ABSOLUTE FOOL... “. It made me laugh so hard because he was so mad about it. I wish knew which game it was from. I want to find it.

[@jamalabdelbaset6635]

Kobe looking like a 90’s Somalian the whole 2004 season and still performing at a high level!

[@nonplayerzealot4]

It was a rough Summer for him in 2003, if you know what I mean. I can imagine him not having much of an appetite for awhile. He was bulked up in 2002/03 before the Eagle, CO nonsense.. He was damn near a Terminator in 2003, but he spent the next two seasons in lean mode and returned in 2005/06 bulked up again, and he avg'd like 35 a game that year. I watch 2002 games as opposed to 2003 and wonder which Kobe was better. He was leaner in the early Frobe years, but he was very quick. He was obviously robbed of that when he weighed 20+ lbs heavier.

[@jamalabdelbaset6635]

nonplayerzealot4 Great points! Kobe actually bulked up in 04-05. I think he was too heavy that year. He was like 230. In 05-06, he trimmed down to 220. That’s the Summer he worked out like a madman with his workout being posted in an ad for Nike in SLAM Magazine. As far as 02 vs 03, I’ve gotta give the nod to 03. He was still incredibly fast to go with his new frame. He was indeed The Terminator that season!

[@nonplayerzealot4]

@@jamalabdelbaset6635 I loved that 03 Terminator mode. Not even the best of the best players get to "The Zone" for extended periods, but Kobz seemed to be in there for at least a dozen games in a row. He was hitting all kinds of funky shots and his dunks were Kemplike, small hands or not. Nothing could stop him and his FG% was excellent almost every night when he went on that streak in Feb. They needed it too because they were still .500 on 2/1. I remember stans on RealGM all saying they were gonna miss the playoffs, and they would've been right if not for Superkobe.

[@Super.Moo_rio]

I always wished the lakers kept Paul Sunderland

[@ROMEROME1990]

“Kobe Stopper” my ass. The Black Mamba was toxic ☠️ to his prey.

[@DanielMamora]

To try to understand why Paul Sunderland got replaced by Joel Meyers will forever be a question to me

[@lakerfan3118]

Sunderland > Billy Mac

[@345power6]

And that’s why the Blazers hate us

[@smh02]

never gonna believe this shit man RIP

[@clutchcity25]

So if I’m correct, Kobe misses that shot and they’re playing Dallas in the 4/5 instead of Houston at 2-7?

[@Halkaniin]

Don't remember who the Lakers would be matched up against but yes, if Kings won and we lost we would have been #5 I believe but that shot put us into #2

[@nonplayerzealot4]

@@Halkaniin LA's win put them in 2/7 bracket and they played HOU/SA/MIN in that order. SAC was pushed to 4/5 and they played DAL and got eliminated by MIN in the Semis. MIN only beat SAC in G7 by 3 points, btw. Lakers never intentionally wanted to draw SA in any round, but facing MIN in the Conf Finals was a gimme. Old Man Malone's defense on Garnett (and Timmy) were great.

[@karltolentino1795]

can you post of kobe bryant 2004-2005 season games/highlights?

[@jamalabdelbaset6635]

:22 I see what you did there nonplayer! You sly dog! 😂

[@nonplayerzealot4]

Haha. Always include any cheerleader shots if they're worth seeing. Those are my bonus gifts to my viewers. ;-)

[@charlesdoss4162]

GOAT!!!

[@jameskobegonzalez5228]

Patterson was claiming to be the Kobe Stopper....then Kobe did this..

[@345power6]

Slava is the most slavic name u would ever hear

[@ediwow2797]

Man just look closely the defense back then was so tight today's NBA was softies

[@princesschilumba3889]

12:23

[@juliobonilla2222]

Vintage kobe

[@josephbernardo159]

I actually liked Paul Sunderland. Certainly not Chick, but he was better that Joel Meyers and Billy Mac. He definitely got shafted.

[@1337_bean]

He talked the entire game, i’m glad they got rid of him. I wanted to hear Stu

[@Ducksrule123]

no way, sunderland was so boring. i miss joel meyers and his voice. billy mac is alright but i prefer meyers any day

[@nx7latino]

Gem

[@princesschilumba3889]

17:35

[@MarioPeeps]

12:23 17:34

[@hakeem34olajuwon25]

If Lebron had a big like Shaq on his team he would have most likely gotten 5 rings.

[@nikosvault]

and if Kobe had two seperate superteams in a dumpster fire conference he would have 8 rings.

[@jaycarlos3559]

If Lebron has shaq..who’s taking the last shot? And guarding the other best perimeter Player?

[@jaycarlos3559]

@@nikosvault imagine Kobe Tmac and KG teaming up in 05😯

[@VitruvianVictor]

17:40

[@ansarullah2005]

12:33 17:41

[@VitruvianVictor]

12:30