MJ vs. Kobe: Detailed Shooting Form Comparison

[@Serching4JerryGarcia]

Damn look how much bigger Jordan’s hands are

[@DoulsTIM]

MJ is the most skilled player of all time, the most beautiful to watch mastering the fundamentals. I remember watching videos of a coach who dissected all of MJ's moves in detail offense and defense, and it's incredible how MJ is an elite precise player.

[@gangstagummybear3432]

lol

[@issumagi3333]

Mj is the goat and he is a paragon of skill but idk if he was more “skilled” than Kobe mj had noticeable advantages over Kobe like the size of his hands and his vertical which Kobe did not have

[@DoulsTIM]

@@issumagi3333 and more efficient and best IQ

[@ItsYurVatoAlex]

@@issumagi3333i think with what Kobe lacked in terms of his physical attributes and athleticism, he made up for with his skills. So i would say he’s at least equally skilled, if not more. The guy could shoot using his left hand, his bag was endless

[@issumagi3333]

@@ItsYurVatoAlex yeah that’s what I said I consider Kobe to be more skilled than mj he carbon copied mjs midrange jumper and a lot of his game and further improved upon it mj is probably one of the most skilled players of all time but he had physical gifts that were also unmatched Kobe except for the virtue of being 6’6 like mj wasn’t the physical beast other players were you would never choose Kobe over lebron or mj in physical gifts all his physical attributes were gained through hard work

[@mak23997]

Even an old MJ compared to a younger Kobe, had greater elevation and hangtime on his jumper.

[@blipblip]

exactly. I find it strange that he didn't mention a single thing about the height of the jump. Jordan in his youth had some of the most ridiculous lift for a jump shot I have ever seen.

[@maikure]

I tailor my shooting form from MJ and dang I am now 42 and my basketball students said I have the coolest shooting form which still amuse me. Nice detailed video!

[@masculinitymatters9030]

I'm 52 and watching MJ growing up i mimicked that little split hesitation on the jump, allowing him to reach his highest point before releasing. It made me an incredible jump shooter without understanding how. Especially in the post, reaching to peak of my jump allows me to see the basket, makes edits per the defender as to more arc.

[@maikure]

@@masculinitymatters9030 bro, you have witnessed the best era of the NBA 👍🏼 good on you bro, learning from the goat! I feel bad for the younger generation as they have missed out

[@christ9123]

I just miss Kobe, He would explain all better than everyone...

[@supercsim]

Kobe and MJ were such a pleasure to watch. Just poetry in motion.

[@cmc2480]

Mj did hop on some of his shots, maybe not as much as Kobe, but he did with that said, "Great video.

[@tlingit]

This amazingly well-done video illustrates one of the reasons why Kobe is probably my favorite player. Jordan was an astonishing talent and competitor. Kobe wasn’t as talented, but studied and worked harder than anyone to become great.

[@RealisticAndTrue]

Reason for Kob taking a hop might be the need for more elevation, since MJ was freakish athletic, and Kob was not. Its scary how detailed Kob was to emulate the playstyle... crazy. As for the mechanic of shooting, both had it flawless and fluid, you can watch them shoot jumpers all day, you just know when you see it, that is how its suppose to be like.

[@Wedonewit2020bball]

Nah Tmac form was better than both .. Higher elevation and smoother

[@RealisticAndTrue]

​​@@Wedonewit2020bball You are out of you mind 😂🤦‍♂️ Tmac is skill wise leveled with prime DWade. MJ and Kob are beyond that

[@AceXun13]

Balance as well.. 👍🏿

[@RealisticAndTrue]

@@AceXun13 Probably, MJ could get elevation easy on every jumpshot because of his crazy vertical, Kob had to lean on skill much more to get as close as possible to MJ, and when you look a breakdown like this, its incredible how great of a work he did

[@lotusholder8942]

Carmelo actually has the most pure jumper in NBA history… neither one of them can touch Melo

[@ulyandcilla]

Underrated channel forsure

[@randyfuller1168]

MJ definitely had way more elevation on his jump shots

[@stevenlake5278]

MJ seemed much more stable in him movement.

[@naddelacruz6621]

1:18 I love how Dennis was already looking at the rim getting ready for a rebound

[@jameslightsey1761]

This makes me smile with the similar comparisons with the shooting forms

[@highlyunprofessionalreviews]

Jordan was a significantly better athlete. Much more explosive. Sharper movements. Quicker and higher jumper off one and two feet. Better decision maker and better off the ball. Don’t get me wrong, I have Kobe #2 all-time as far as a pure two way basketball player goes.

[@jaquevius]

Agreed. Kobe was absolutely phenomenal but he emulated the one that naturally and instinctively elevated the game to heights I’ve never seen prior or since. A great tribute actually.

[@TiagoGomez-hb9te]

​@@jaquevius Kobe's overrated on defense...

[@dumbass5774]

@@TiagoGomez-hb9teelaborate

[@acmeoneconnect]

I feel prime kobe between 2007-2013 was the best I've seen and yes I seen jordan play he was amazing . Alot of people feel kb entire game was just him replicating Mj moves but his game from 2006-2013 was something different. He brought everything prime mj brought to the table but added a better handle, a 3 (which is a Big deal because it helps spread the floor), superior footwork, a more creative dunk package , and a much hotter hand.another big aspect of his game. He may have been the more dangerous hot hand in nba history.Id say only a few guys in that convo tmac, klay T, Dame, D Brooker, steph curry.

[@TiagoGomez-hb9te]

@@acmeoneconnect Why doesn't Kobe have MJ's nutty stats though...

[@murph6253]

Loving these vids, can’t wait for the next one

[@shanan6294]

And it is laughable that anyone would compare Lebron James to Michael Jordan . Michael was clearly the better player.

[@sportslangtv2181]

lebron won with different teams and mediocre coach 😂 MJ didn't even step foot in the playoffs without pippen and Phil 😂while Kobe the most patethic copycat got only one MVP 3 free rings to shaq and average 7ppg 😂

[@shanan6294]

@@sportslangtv2181 Lebron choked so many times in playoffs . Michael went 6 times and won 6 times. No comparison. Michael would embarrass Lebron if they played in there prime.

[@shanan6294]

@@sportslangtv2181 And he was clearly the best player in every playoff series and in the league the years he won championships. Again there is no comparison. Lebron is just a solid well rounded player. He deserves to be considered top ten for sure, but he was not on Michael Jordans level.

[@fairydust22002]

The details in this video deserve applause 👏

[@billybannon7348]

Best video comparison of these 2 I have ever seen 👏 thank you

[@nbagoats4819]

With the leg coming out on the jump shot can be explained. The leg coming out is a range of motion used for balance. Its like the kickstand on a bike. It flips outwardly at a slant so as to give the bike a range of balance when in a standing still position away from its center of gravity. If the bike stood upright it could easily be affected by gravity falling to either the left or right. With the kickstand keeping the bike at an angle it can fix a position securing it for stability. Same with the kick out of the leg. its all about positioning and stability. Other players who also use this method includes Grant Hill, Latrell Spreewell even Pippen himself at times used this method.

[@emmanuelowino5062]

That's why Mjs nickname is the black cat. Like a cat using his tail to keep balance when in the air or falling, Mj uses his legs to keep balance on jumpshots

[@leonblack751]

Excellent

[@davidvillela7476]

Amazing video, my 2 faves players , they were balleting on the court so beautifully and perfect coordinations

[@jonq8714]

Kobe > LeBron

[@SilentMovements305]

Alll day every day

[@st8of1der]

In what way? Please elaborate.

[@darealreaper]

@@st8of1derthey can’t😭

[@jonq8714]

@@st8of1der First and foremost before even speaking about hooping, Kobe's mentality was insane and he lacked all the childish 'look at me!' behaviors that are synonymous with LeBron. Then there is the team switching and team stacking with LeBron 'never having enough help', and playing his entire prime in the weak Eastern conference. There is also the army of in the pocket talking heads who are paid to voice the opinion that LeBron is somehow in the goat convo despite having less rings than MJ, Magic, Duncan, Kobe, Russell. On the court he's pretty great (top 10 all time), but I just prefer Kobe there too, the aesthetics of Kobe's footwork and difficult shot making is so much more fun to watch (and requires so much more skill) than the freight train bully ball fugly jumper that is LeBron's game. If you Kobe in Mugsy Bogues' frame he'd still be a great player, if you put LeBron in Kobe's frame he's Hersey Hawkins.

[@killerno2319]

It's a video comparing Kobe and Jordan, and yor're talking about LeBron. People nowadays LOL

[@jjaysaid]

These 2 ARE AMAZING Basketball Players! RESPECT! MJ & KOBE

[@NotAnAstronaut2k]

Just like what Teague said, everything Kobe did looked difficult, MJ made everything look easy

[@outer.box.dissemination]

Because he was trying to emulate Mike’s every move. Instead of being himself. Anytime we’re trying to be something or someone we’re not, it creates unnecessary difficulties. Kobe wanted to be better than Mike, by copying Mike. While Mike was being himself. That allowed him to remain in the flow state without overthinking. That’s not to say, that we can not be inspired by another. But, One should never think, that they can be better than a person who’s being themself. That’s where the ego comes in to play.

[@Tre_Ason_Number7]

​@@outer.box.disseminationno he did not. They were different players. Because of the fadeaway? Kobe had better body control than Jordan.....Ko e did things Jordan never did or could do . Cut it out

[@j-us-t_be-in-g]

​@@Tre_Ason_Number7 It's a reason why he was called Air Jordan. He had great body control. Go watch his tapes.

[@Theoldmanandthesea13]

You listen to Jeff Teague? Hehe ok

[@tobysrevenge7431]

​@@Tre_Ason_Number7you don't understand Michael Jordan epitomized body control, no wasted space on a basketball court

[@Vfbrjeix]

What an amazing video! The creator has crazy talent. This should be trending on top ten youtube!

[@ayporos6049]

Awesome video, so much detail, good work❤

[@darekforeman535]

MJ naturally jumped higher than Kobe so I think Kobe needed to plant both feet, so that's why he would hop into his shot. He had to generate more lift to get it off over people. Also probably why he held it a little farther back over his head. But Kobe's game is almost a mirror image of MJ's.

[@R-EVLMNKY]

Jordan 1…Kobe 2 = Kobe forever!

[@shootbirdhero]

MJ is the original genuine parts while Kobe was the OEM imitation parts & Kobe couldn't palm the ball like MJ does. 12:33 (MJ upper body reclined )Kobe strength was not as strong as MJ that's why MJ makes it look easy and graceful.

[@CJ-vh2hf]

Great video & breakdown 🏀

[@gorillacannible3198]

Great video, thanks for geeking out!

[@AlihanOlcar]

Great content

[@상추키우기-f8y]

Good analysis, thanks.

[@EndoftheTownProductions]

Jordan would go straight up, Kobe would mostly jump back.

[@TheRabbiteerPH]

Like Ryu and Ken

[@warreno.bryant4406]

Best break down video on the two goat of skill fundamental determination disclipine deadly technique

[@mrmacross]

Cool video, thanks gor making.

[@anthonycelestin3559]

From the 8:20 mark, MJ’s shot looks like it’s about to be launched already compared to Kobe. MJ’s release on his shot was way quicker than Kobe

[@jacquelinegomez9123]

this is why the GOAT 1. MJ and 2. KOBE while everybody fighting for so fort...

[@NotAnAstronaut2k]

It's more like 1. MJ but number ........ 2. Kobe is far away

[@jacquelinegomez9123]

@@NotAnAstronaut2k i guess you not pay attention.. no one comes closed to MJ but Kobe so still 1. MJ 2. Kobe

[@vernonharrison2488]

Facts, MJ 1 Kobe 2 Magic 3 Steph 4 everybody else get in where they fit in

[@jacquelinegomez9123]

@@vernonharrison2488 im ok with that ,,

[@gangstagummybear3432]

GOATS of being overrated

[@aaronwin33]

Kobe only started using the hop more later in his career. Early in his career it was almost always 1-2

[@albertuy4551]

6:00 I don't think you're correct on this. Kobe's angle look prominent because of the camera angle. Kobe was filmed slightly to his right, while MJ was directly in front of him thus Kobe seems curved. You can see it on this comparison at 5:22, both have exactly the same lift paths. The difference between their free throw shot is MJ bends down a little lower than Kobe.

[@juanfranciscosantana4793]

Awesome 🔥🏀 bro 👏👏👏 great job

[@KinnereyB]

MJ is the GOAT. I don’t care who else you bring in. Kobe copying MJ means he was athletic, but nowhere near MJ athletic

[@JigglesLovely]

Everyone is athletic in the league, but Kobe wasn’t that much more athletic than the average

[@nikoskarkavelias1612]

You also need to take work ethics into the equation. Jordan was a monster when it came to working hard. Equally so was Kobe. Kobe gad to work probably a bit harder to reach top level as he wasn't as naturally talented as MJ. I would say, MJ is the goat, Kobe comes second.

[@KinnereyB]

@@nikoskarkavelias1612 Agreed. Imagine MJ today with all the advancements in modern sports medicine, nutrition, training techniques, technology, etc, etc. MJ worked his ass off and redefined what hard work meant…and he’d also play 36 holes of golf and drink a 12 pack and a few cigars before dropping 50 on (insert team here) in the Playoffs 😅 That’s why ppl who overlapped generations from Jordan to today say he’d easily average 45-50ppg. Being completely objective, it’s hard to argue with them. 🏀 🐐

[@heraldarnold437]

The reason why MJ and Kobe have their knees cave in for some shots is to create more distance/separation from the defender with the overextended pivot leg, which forces the non pivot leg to overcompensate to stabilize the center of gravity. It's actually super subtle. Notice how his pivot leg is always at an acute angle to the ground when he plants his pivot foot-- it's simple geometry, the more parallel his pivot leg is to the ground, the further away he can land away from the defender, and the non pivot knee caving in is just to compensate.

[@Jayc456]

** I wanted to add the hop step came in more frequently once Kobe was at the end of his career , most likely due to the Achilles injury.

[@air23forever35]

Kobe got more 3's than Mj that's why Kobe cocked it back to gain more power of his shot in 3pt line

[@samuelhicks1268]

Jordan did alot of hops going right and left to get into his jumper-watch 80s and early 90s jordan

[@00Mindi00]

I think Michael not using a hop indicates he had more vertical power than Kobe did, to not need to do it. Michael had a better centre of gravity and better body control. It also makes the entire play faster and more efficient with energy expenditure. I'd love to see an analysis about Michael's form up to 1993, versus post-1993, as they're different.

[@FireSneaks83]

MJ wasn’t lying when he said Kobe stole all his moves lol

[@blas_de_lezo7375]

The hand size thing and how it affects so many details.

[@Lilbluepenguin10]

Love the music 🎶

[@M12-z1t]

MJ 23 perfection

[@dworkinbar]

Равный процент штрафных и трехочковых говорит о том, что бросали они примерно одинаково. Худшие показатели во всем остальном говорят о том, что Кобе бросал куда больше "плохих" бросков.

[@81gwarren]

This is really good. But I have seen MJ use a hop step before. 97 season, 50 points against the Heat. He drove from the three point line to the top of the key and hopped into a pull up jumper. He made it of course.

[@k.e.nownlane3879]

But that’s what Kobe did to shoot better and once again he may tougher shots did Michael Jordan for sure

[@T.M.N.]

Kobe used to hop because when you hop you don't have selected the pivot foot and kobe just was a beast in pivoting so he hop and if he didn't shoot according to defender he selects his pivot and move.

[@ShaadsComicsandBeers]

The gather portion of this video is pretty cool. I do feel like those moves were more natural and less something they did on purpose. I could be wrong, I did pause the video to say this so if I am I do apologize.

[@gregorypatricksmith8611]

Jordan practiced harder and longer than anyone … worked his ass off … GOAT

[@gabrielhutchinson4708]

Kobe was double jointed. He could shoot out more pockets including off the wrong foot.

[@calmnrelaxed]

I agree. I think he missed that crucial aspect to Kobe's shooting form

[@YoungMaster_626]

Facts G 💯

[@bekimcachero4683]

nice dissect.

[@xxeuxing4879]

2:13 he did

[@giabyul]

Another difference Jordan elevated much higher on his jump shot

[@Felix2389]

Kobe #1 most beautiful Jumpshot in NBA History!

[@terrencedurham7580]

He did the half snap follow thru because he too string sometimes to follow thru. You realize that as you shoot.

[@AG1LA]

Kobe was almost an MJ clone sans the higher elevation + hangtime and the massive hands, never really saw Kobe do a one handed ball fake before making a J.

[@RMusing]

bigger hands plus defenders weren´t falling for that anymore

[@AG1LA]

@@RMusing The video is about a comparo between MJ and Kobe's jumper... what the bleep u saying? And Who said so, you? Lol Yeah maybe you're right, they prolly wont fall for that coz nobody's actually playing defense. Anyway, do yourself a favor, go outside and take your brains out for walk. 🤣🤣🤣

[@YoungMaster_626]

@@RMusingalso guards in Jordan era were lot smaller compared to Kobe era

[@basketbolista1883]

MJ also use a hop

[@lcasanova2546]

MJ HAD MORE VERTICAL HANGTIME AND SEPERATION...KOBE GREAT BALANCE AND DIFFICULTY DUE TO DEFENDER CLOSER TO HIS BODY

[@RA-hf9uq]

You’re absolutely incredible at making videos. But respectfully, their forms were completely different mechanics wise. For example, Jordan has a head tilt like steph curry and his axillae area made a 90 degree angle on most shots. Also you took the worst angles of their shots and said their set points were above their heads. With that sort of logic, why don’t you measure their verticals - I bet you’ll say both players had their heads above the rim and even the backboard on some jumps smfh

[@kaksmirknight5318]

Only difference in their J's mike.shooting it 10 inch higher than Kobe and controlled the ball more.

[@TiagoGomez-hb9te]

Yes

[@k.e.nownlane3879]

So that’s probably why Jordan’s shot wasn’t as good as Kobe’s because he didn’t have no wind up he was just straight up

[@vm20709]

MJ looks like he has springs for legs. Just jumps so much higher than Kobe. Feels like he's floating in air.

[@hainavidotcom]

Actually, Mj did use the hop step. More so on the dunk, than shooting. But you said you couldn't find anything. Insert this in the title and watch his shot going into the lane going right on the hop floating fadeaway. Michael Jordan 55 points, playoffs 1997 Bulls vs Bullets game 2.

[@kleifdalaguit5540]

I did all that

[@zjofflintermans5528]

Can you do a breakdown of curry

[@angelonavarroiii7436]

MJ, Kobe and McGrady have same of shooting form 🏀

[@dja.selekta]

Please do Vince Carter

[@Dalandos30]

Kobe just copies all Mj moves.

[@haloed-hero]

Kobe is the greatest skilled player, but mj is the best 2 way player basketball has seen. MJ, Kobe…

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

Is it me or Kobe’s arms looked longer…

[@shanan6294]

There is a clear difference between these two athletes. Michael Jordan was clearly the better player of the two, and is hands down the most skilled player to have ever played the game. He did not have to work as hard as Kobe to take shots . His knowledge of the game and positioning mastery were next level. The only thing Kobe had on Michael was shooting the three but I look at that as a weakness for Kobe not a strength because Michael was just better at getting better shots and positioning. I think in their primes Michael wins against Kobe 95% of the time. Remember Kobe was competing with Michael well past his prime and Michael was still winning championships. It wasn’t until Michael was way over the hill that Kobe was able to beat him. In their primes no way that would happen period.

[@Youtuber34744]

Kobe has the most beautiful shooting form in the world. End of story.

[@micaheldey1981]

Na.

[@realityistruth3495]

NJ definitely did the hop

[@SilentMovements305]

MJ Kobe 1 2

[@chriscarter7385]

Can you do Steph Curry next

[@kubarys2380]

Here is that Jordan's hop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYrYkpebgJ2mfZo

[@k.e.nownlane3879]

So that’s what you got to prove my point that Kobe was a better shooter Jordan did a lot of half snaps on his wrist Kobe all the time fully shot follow through all the way reaching into the cookie jar Steph Curry type

[@jrodzilla24]

Klay Thompson got that Kobe two feet landing to a shot !

[@toddrayhawkmorrison3583]

Reggie Miller Glen Rice Larry Bird Craig Hodges Alan Houston Steph & Dale Curry Carmelo Anthony Jerry West

[@k.e.nownlane3879]

Jordan just leaned away more when he shot Kobe was more straight up because of the double hop..But at the end of the day that’s just Jordan he just had more air but the difference between Kobe he wasn’t always more athletic he was the shit winning slam dunk competitions but he still worked on the Little things

[@nickcollard2609]

Cannot wait for the Lebron video!!

[@jacquelinegomez9123]

FLOPPING is ongoing comparison for sure for LeBum 😂😂😂

[@dworkinbar]

@@jacquelinegomez9123 in 3PT challenge LeBron kick ass MJ & Kobe 🤣

[@jacquelinegomez9123]

@@dworkinbar you make me laugh kiddo... i excluded MJ, have you seen KOBE shot 3 not to mentioned a CLUTCH 3??? go looked it up to make yourself useful. last time i check his 3 vs nuggets was awful and his recent FIBA vs Serbia and France LeChoke missed badly...

[@dworkinbar]

@@jacquelinegomez9123 hey uncle look at the career 3PT percentage of all 3 players MJ and Kobe suck both with their 32% LeBron has 35%! loooooooooool 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@doktor3196]

@@dworkinbar I'm sure in 20 yrs all the Gen A kids are going to LOVE LeBron James. "Who?"

[@NBAONDVD]

footwork is the most difficult

[@danielcurry4011]

Kobe was a better shooter better range, Michael said Kobe was the one person who could beat him 1 on 1.

[@Kig_Ama]

Jordan goes much lower in his 1-2 steps than Kobe.

[@RefRed_King]

o hyeah

[@nevermind4611]

Maybe like a catapult, the more you bring it back, the more range you get. Probably explains why Kobe was known as a better 3pt shooter than Mike.

[@andremorris4305]

I guess Kobe was Left eye dominant shooter, that's why his lift path was so far left.

[@xKingKB7x]

MJ shot 28% from 3 if you remove the 94 95 96 season when the 3 point line was shorten a whole foot and a half. MJ had a better legacy but Kobe is clearly better

[@adamullmann626]

maybe in a game of chess😂

[@chapter_129]

I'll sell you my left kidney to cover Larry Bird.

[@GuillaumeDemers-gz2uw]

What about the tongue?

[@k.e.nownlane3879]

Yeah Jordan wasn’t as skilled as Kobe he didn’t hold the ball in certain places where he should have because he just had more bounce he could just jump over u

[@TiagoGomez-hb9te]

Better Fundamentals than Kobe...