NBA "Farewell" MOMENTS

808 hoops presents: nba farewell moments. In light of Vince Carter retirement I figured we should compile some of the great farewell games and moments in recent memory in the NBA. Also, Kobe Bryant farewell, who is my favorite NBA player of all time and his tragic passing is still hurting to this day :( RIP MAMBA. You will see some nba players crying, Dwyane Wade last game, Dwyane wade last heat game, Dirk Nowitzki last game, Dirk Nowitzki last Mavericks game, Vince Carter last game, LeBron James last game, LeBron James last cavs game, and Kobe Bryant final game. nba legacy solidified in their final game
Mamba Day #mambaday #824 #8/24 #ripkobe #mambaforever
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[@808hoops6]

Which of these nba players had the most memorable farewell? MAMBA FOREVER!

[@cagnassicagnassi1345]

Kobe and D Wade

[@kb9044]

Kobe

[@Streamclips3]

Kobe

[@darkbomberjoshua9610]

kobe and dwade mamba forever

[@airballph9502]

DWade slips made him more unforgettable

[@luke3772]

It is amazing how Carter got to play in four different decades. Still think he is the best dunker

[@808hoops6]

Definitely a strong case! Please consider subscribing for more NBA moments!!!

[@lilk1dgamer439]

He can still do windmills AT 43

[@808hoops6]

@@lilk1dgamer439 Half man, half amazing!

[@808hoops6]

@Mihail Mickoski Possibly

[@philipbianalcuizar7059]

Longevity is better than Highlights

[@stevestir8628]

Doc stopping the game to give Dirk the respect he deserves is everything to me.

[@808hoops6]

Loved that!!! Please leave a like and subscribe!!!

[@stevestir8628]

@@808hoops6 no

[@xdawn]

@@stevestir8628 damn💀

[@kevantereese2428]

Dirk turnaround was so nasty even after his prime that shit was just art man im glad I got to experience Wade, Kobe,Vince, and Dirk definitely the highlight of my childhood

[@brennanrobillard3046]

I was born in 2002 but I was lucky enough to see them still play when they were around there prime. Even luckier to witness the greatness of Bron, KD, Steph, Kawhi, Russ and CP3 to name a few from my generation.

[@orangeballwithstripes9227]

Kobe Tribute video I made guys! Lmk what do you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/goWzh2qwp9uilbc

[@MarkSmithhhh]

It was just dirty, nothing you could do

[@InitialXG]

Still sad that VC never really had that “this will be my last game” mentality going into that game knowing the season was postponed in the middle of the game.

[@orangeballwithstripes9227]

Kobe Tribute video I made guys! Lmk what do you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/goWzh2qwp9uilbc

[@thebestmaxi7695]

Vince carter

[@SubZero_23]

@@thebestmaxi7695 that’s who he was talking abt

[@DASCO2136]

If you ask me, he got robbed out of a proper send off game

[@LarryZ0713]

Robbed of a final send off game for damn sure

[@jmgmusic1979]

Mamba forever!!! Truly one of the best G.O.A.T. Rest in glorious peace, Kobe and Gianna. 🖤

[@dwaynegreene152]

Rip Kobe and Gianna

[@netrixnone7891]

I love it when you said, "One of the best GOAT" That my friend is true. There are many GOATs. We can't just select one for there are different eras.

[@LeMeatRider911]

@@netrixnone7891 *their

[@tdb4763]

Dirk forever*

[@grandegolson5095]

Watching Kobe last game was legendary, not to know what was to come afterwards.. just seeing the pure joy is his face when he retired... Glad the Lakers won the chip that year even though it didn't ease the pain .. that's just what the world needed through those times

[@abdallaafrah6479]

4:34 - "NUMBER 41 JERK NOWITZKI" WHATTT

[@forgottenson3411]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nathanaelvalville9191]

I thought I was the only one who heard it 😂😂😂😂

[@nathanstyles4758]

I really thought I was the only one that heard it lmaooo 😂

[@sithumsamaraweera360]

Ohh my heart just shatters into pieces when I hear "MAMBA OUT". Can't ever replace the talent, character and charisma of Kobe.

[@808hoops6]

Never ever!!

[@HelpMeFindMyDad]

Multiple players in the nba are at Kobe level currently. The circle jerk never ends about the good old days

[@rickyism1576]

How little Kobe got to enjoy his life after the game affects me a bit, even though he had more than most could dream. The dude only knew basketball, once it was over he was dead.

[@muturaman3880]

Stfu, he had alot to offer and alot to give. His daughters and family gave him purpose. You don’t know him like that

[@kylebostick2601]

Lol he won an Oscar after basketball 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Airestotle09]

Pop clapping after Dirk’s last shot was amazing

[@abm8249]

i like how everyone and they momma knew lebron was leaving

[@808hoops6]

Yeah he was up outta there after JR ran out the clock

[@HumpD624]

He quit on them

[@Invader_Tim]

leaving and never coming back.

[@orangeballwithstripes9227]

Kobe Tribute video I made guys! Lmk what do you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/goWzh2qwp9uilbc

[@joshjohnson2753]

​@@HumpD624He carried a terrible team to the finals, put up 50 and then had a teammate forget the score and lose the game. I'd quit too

[@randyng636]

I still remember how crazy it was when the whole arena chanting "MVP" when Kobe is taking Free Throws.

[@frankdavis5802]

in every stadium of NBA

[@demetresblakley1352]

Dirk was such a "Class Act."

[@vs-ot6rt]

Dirk and kobe had the best farewell tour- EVER

[@808hoops6]

Thank you for commenting!! Please consider subscribing!!!

[@christiankarlkarganilla2763]

DWade making the 10 ast in his final game with Haslem was sooo poetic.

[@808hoops6]

For real!

[@AnWHotTopix]

RIP Mamba. WAY too early for a great to go. so sad. always be in my heart, Kobe. saw you since you had that FRO! What a legend

[@bosstv5028]

salute to those who started and end their careers in only one team.. Only few of them that really worth the admiration.

[@808hoops6]

Big respect! I love that as well!

[@kimwaddell4218]

I remember watching Vince Carter when he played for University Of North Carolina. He was a great player then and continued into his NBA career.

[@808hoops6]

Those dunk highlights are legendary!

[@daryllcruz9336]

When I was a little, I used to watch these guys play. Now seeing them slowly disappearing makes me feel so sad. Who else will follow?

[@khanhusseinmustafa]

This is the worst feeling to watch our favourite players retire!!😭😭😭

[@808hoops6]

Amen!

[@High.asfuck]

Kobe got me into basketball when i was a kid back in 08 so 2016 definitely hit different 😔 i cried

[@haroldjamespamonag3206]

giving respect to all greatest nba players in history! thank you for inspiring all basketball fans in the world.

[@808hoops6]

Absolutely, Please leave a like and subscribe!!!

[@jesuschristislord6790]

That "DIRRRRRKKKKKKKKKKK" call while he was in the huddle was epic. I'm ready to drop 30 now

[@ronellacno4214]

Kobe Bryant is my favorite player in NBA history my memorable play thanks Kobe Bryant

[@therealdannyfenton]

Im not the biggest Dirk fan, but i hope he gets his flowers fr. One of the GOATS !

[@serbonkers4130]

opponents showing love and respect to kobe and dirk. that's awesome!

[@808hoops6]

Both worthy!

[@esb_ajay3538]

That play from powell to dirk was sweet

[@Justarandombasketballfanjase]

Rip Kobe and and anyone else who died in the tragedy fly high legends 🕊️

[@808hoops6]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🕊

[@Justarandombasketballfanjase]

@@808hoops6 yup

[@dynamicvoltage9765]

Doc Rivers stopping the game to acknowledge Dirk because they didn't plan anything for him at the arena is pretty legendary.

[@barbedfinger]

2005, just started watching NBA at 18-19. All that hype around Bron, Wade, Melo.. the faces of the league, Kobe, Shaq, Duncan. Feels like yesterday but man, it happened ages ago.

[@808hoops6]

For real man, I was still a kid at that time but I remember it like it was yesterday, all the kids having cornrows because of Melo and Iverson, that was really a time!

[@harryslemperos5376]

Legend never die RIP Kobe 💜💛💜💛💜💛

[@blocka-abastillasjosephpau8757]

The way Kobe said “Mamba out” made me cry 😭 RIP Kobe 💜💛

[@808hoops6]

Mamba Forever!

[@eser3257]

Kobes 60 point game will always be remembered RIP Mamba

[@gamebutton7]

The Bill Laimbeer of our generation, Dirk was the person who transformed the NBA's shooting center to the next level.

[@808hoops6]

Also, was a very respectable clean player unlike Laimbeer 😂😂

[@ozz3790]

Bill was dirty af... no one remembers him with a decent thought

[@808hoops6]

@@ozz3790 Correct!

[@gamebutton7]

@@ozz3790 we ain't talking about attitude here, but skills on the court 🤷

[@ozz3790]

@@gamebutton7 yeah he was an average player...thats all

[@oN3xShOtxkilL]

Watching Kobe’s last game and his speech hits so much harder now

[@808hoops6]

Still can't believe he's gone..

[@HajiARC]

"MAMBA OUT" Hitss DIFF

[@thomasmartin5319]

I tear up every time I see him saying that.

[@caffeinerick]

I grew up with all of these greats, basketball isn't the same anymore without them on court. There is no way the new generation of stars will be able to match their charisma and power of their connections with fans.

[@ger-f1b]

the guys that kobe hugged on his last game turned out to be amazing players, I miss him.

[@808hoops6]

Same here :(

[@TheGameCube64Guy]

0:00 Dwyane Wade 2:43 Dirk Nowitzki 5:57 Steve Nash 6:41 LeBron James 7:00 Channing Frye 7:50 Vince Carter 8:53 Paul Pierce 9:56 Kobe Bryant

[@ryanjohnson3414]

Bittersweet seeing all the superstars from when I was in high school hang em up (Kobe, Dirk, Timmy, KG, Pierce, Ray Allen, Kidd, Artest, Peja, C Webb, Nash, VC, TMAC, Francis and so on)

[@hellfearstrys]

ray Allen was a superstar? i thought he was like a DeAaron Fox type star

[@ryanjohnson3414]

@@hellfearstrys Shit yeah. Jesus Shuttlesworth almost carried Seattle to the finals single handedly and if he didn't play in the same era as Kobe, Tracy, AI, Vince, the Spurs and Kings his earlier days would be more fondly remembered.

[@hellfearstrys]

@@ryanjohnson3414I didn’t even know that. While Ik young Ray Allen was tough. I always thought bro was like a IT on the Celtics caliber star. gives me a newfound respect for him

[@delanodylonious6696]

The way commentary says Wade's name when he scores......EPIC!!!

[@Dwitwitty]

Thank you Dirk, Steve, Vince, Pierce, D-Wade and Kobe! My childhood was awesome!

[@808hoops6]

Agreed!

[@cheeseoh]

What I love the most about dirks final game is how even though it's his night. Jamal Crawford decided to put up a 50 bomb

[@808hoops6]

Exactly! and it was also the last game of HIS career as well. Other than 1 more BS game in the bubble for Brooklyn lol!

[@elpen_7314]

Dirks farewell ceremony was just diffrent!

[@burundag1881]

This gives me tears of joy

[@808hoops6]

Bittersweet!

[@ettnollbajen]

21 seasons for Dirk ,so impressive

[@808hoops6]

A durable 21 seasons too 🙏🏿🙏🏿 Thanks for commenting as well!!! Please consider subscribing!!!

[@gregcobb187]

With one team! Loyalty and class define Dirk as much as his on court accomplishments do

[@ettnollbajen]

@@gregcobb187 very true

[@Word2Wizzle85]

Dirk,Wade,VC and of course my fav player MAMBA!! All influences on me and my love for the game..

[@808hoops6]

Hell yeah early 2000s!! Thanks for the comment brodie!! Please subscribe!!

[@memoordonez9297]

Every time he says mamba out I get chills

[@albertjhon45]

My favourite player is Dwyane Wade but my heart cries for Kobe Bryant. Mamba Out.

[@ruaridhaddison145]

RIP Kobe

[@808hoops6]

Still feels unreal man.

[@jesuschrist8088]

Pussy

[@Gamer-bq1ds]

@@jesuschrist8088 ummmm

[@malaxhiii]

@@jesuschrist8088 change ur name if u gonna talk like that

[@austincruz5757]

@@malaxhiii for real

[@christophermarksomosot736]

You know what the only star here that I'd admire the most is Dirk the only player that I knew that brings a chip without any legit all-star surround him.... Taken down a healthy Lakers, an three headed MVP of OKC and the Big Three of Miami... Mic drop

[@user-yb6ft9zw6z]

You know he had Steven Nash right? Kobe carried lakers without Shaq, Just saying..

[@leopard4673]

6:19 how could Steve Nash to this to this poor man like that, right in the face lol

[@dillangarcia3591]

I was just thinking that

[@cathybrown4227]

😂

[@albertjhon45]

I noticed that also.

[@zachiswayposi1]

Haha I'm sure they were familiar with one another, but it's still hilarious. "Hold this" lol

[@hou950]

Came here for that

[@giantpshow]

The most memorable is Kobe's. I remember rushing home that night to watch it!

[@mromneyobama]

I would pay a million dollars just to see Kobe play again.

[@ihonestlydontevenknow4359]

Imagine if Wade stayed just one more year… could be have been the difference between a second-place finish and a ring for the Heat in 2020? His presence would’ve done something in that series, especially vs. LeBron.

[@YuShudNoe]

Dang that would of been Epic

[@joshuajames3453]

Lakers still would've won

[@hypebeastBS]

8:10 when trae and collins move the defenders out the way to not contest is true love right there major respect for all 3 dudes, i miss u VC

[@JuliusCeaser_]

I’m so proud of dirk .

[@SaiyanDemon]

Who else broke at the ending seeing Kobe Bryant for the last time 😭2️⃣4️⃣💖

[@jhon-jhonbravo1362]

For the legendary dirk and vince carter, oh my still remembered there moves no one can forget them atleast before there retirement the are both got a ring when vince and dirk team up and do a great job dirk as score dealer and vince do the buzzer beater he'll yeah surely they miss playing on the tournament, but some great players haven't a ring like Tmac, iverson, yao and others but still recognize them as one of the great players at the time they played

[@ZayK-WithDaDraco]

carter and dirk. mostly dirk he loved the game so much its sad that he knew his time had to come. dirk put down the blueprint for bigmen showing that they to can still play in todays league

[@808hoops6]

The OG faceup stretch 4!! Please leave a like and subscribe!!!

[@EARLy0]

Kobe is a star in his farewell game

[@m0thaphucka638]

Bursted out laughing when Nash threw the towel on the ball boy. Gotta let em know lmfao

[@vb3710]

Bro he can turn an akward moment to a regular moment shit I need that 1:14

[@808hoops6]

When your wife is an all-time great actress you gotta know how too improvise lol

[@vb3710]

@@808hoops6 you right and I just realized you had 80 subs I'll sub since ur content deserves way more

[@808hoops6]

@@vb3710 I really appreciate you my guy! More on the way!!

[@mcrinney6659]

Channing Frye was my favorite. "French Frye out"

[@Nellylivinlife]

it’s a much different feeling for that last game of kobe R.I.P Mamba 🙏

[@a7xtherevrend]

If Dirk just had been, like, 7 years younger to play with Luka.

[@2002Archer]

Chris Bosh and Dirk Nowitzki were my 2 idols growing up. I still have my Bosh jersey from like 2007. I was 4 or 5 when I got it and now I have to wear the one my sister got for it to remotely fit XD. Being half Canadian and Half German, being from the Toronto area to boot, Dirk and Bosh were the guys who's moves I'd try to emulate in the backyard after watching their games. Dirk deserved the send-off he got, if not a better one.

[@808hoops6]

No question he deserved it!! Thank you for commenting!!! Please consider Subscribing for more!!!

[@illucents]

I honestly didn't expect to cry during this video but here I am

[@808hoops6]

It happens lol!

[@illucents]

vince and kobe really got me lmao

[@808hoops6]

@@illucents Especially Kobe for me

[@illucents]

yeah its his birthday today too💔

[@808hoops6]

@@illucents And Mamba day tomorrow. Two days, Two Jerseys!

[@StrawHatDeon]

D Wade had an underrated last season

[@LankyWx]

Good video man, you should have some more traffic on your channel. You gotta sub coming your way. Love when Dwayne Wade fails that jump😂

[@808hoops6]

I really appreciate you my guy! I just wanna change my life with this KZbin and that really means a lot! More on the way!!

[@jalexisrussell2000]

11:02 the field goal of kob

[@kujojietv3513]

So thankful Idol for sharing this wonderful content, video ,you nailed it! by the way, sending my full support to your channel, all done,

[@ktx_thelegend_129]

Great videos man

[@808hoops6]

Appreciate you my guy, thank you for subscribing I got plenty more to come!!

[@CookieBanana]

This is quite sad but I like it a lot

[@robertberia6762]

The Pierce game in Boston and Kobe in LA are what basketball is about. I hope Dame has his last game in Portland and its like that.

[@808hoops6]

Absolutely!! With that kind of loyalty he deserves it! Please like and subscribe!!!

[@KingENDLESS]

Rip Kobe :(

[@808hoops6]

Still feels unreal...

[@JJ-bh6sk]

Carter should have come home to the Raptors before retiring. Should've won a ring.

[@REDDMANN66]

at least he got 1... maybe not in Toronto, but he got it...

[@kango_kemp7508]

@@REDDMANN66 he never got one

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

@@REDDMANN66 When? As I recall, he didn't get one.

[@REDDMANN66]

@@fullmetalgamer6062 .. he won one in Dallas, as I recall...

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

@@REDDMANN66 Nope. He was with the Suns when Dallas won the chip. He joined the Mavs the season after.

[@migueldegreef6565]

All these guys are so lovable

[@808hoops6]

You said it!! Please consider liking and subscribing!!!

[@ajdez-vj8tw]

Dwade is the reason why i play basketball ❤️

[@ER-wb2fb]

We love you kobe you are always in our heart.....

[@808hoops6]

🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@justenadams5798]

I often forget about Dirk Nowitzki. Dude is was absolutely lights ouuuuut

[@abm8249]

6:20 hahahaha too cold steve too coldd

[@spade6014]

Ye lol

[@chickenandduckz]

I came from T.Jays channel..

[@808hoops6]

That's that DUDE! Hit us both with a sub please!

[@aidan-xi5ht]

Woah same dude

[@Kellen2445]

Same

[@Coolguy7790]

a wise man once said "mamba out"

[@user-kn2qv1kk8d]

you know it's a good player when the crowd was louder than the announcer.

[@bjayapole8742]

That Doc Rivers act unto Dirk, that's 1000% Respect.

[@808hoops6]

Very classy 💯💯

[@ios.3am]

i miss kobe...

[@steelersandwarriorsforlife2718]

KOBE mamba for life

[@vladimirdarius4852]

Damn, Dirk and Kobe are just different

[@eljosepr10]

While watching this video I realized how much I miss Dwayne Wade ball bro 😢🏀

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

I loved watching Channing Frye play back when he was with the blazers.

[@bdub5]

Kobe will always have the greatest last game ever💯

[@808hoops6]

100% agree, it was poetry!

[@jacobperez8776]

If you go to 8:42 the lady talking in the background is saying “Who is he”. The disrespect, Dirk a legend tho.

[@RealJohnnyG]

8:42?

[@stanyeeast3508]

I wonder how many people thought when Wade said "that was tragic, let's try it again", he meant he wasn't retiring

[@thatleftyjames2893]

Kobe takes everything to another level lol. He's just different

[@808hoops6]

Yes sir!

[@andysimpson4414]

Kobe Bryant Last Game Of His 20 Year Career 1978 💛💜2020

[@TomBlu16]

That intro was pretty quick,nice video by the way

[@davinchy4300]

The way Nash threw the towel in that dudes face 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Nick-d9c4j]

Kobe Bryant 😞 MAMBA FOREVER

[@nbadude44]

It sucks that Covis prevented Vince Carter from having a proper end to his final season. Also, this goes without saying, but Kobe's final game is, and will always be, the greatest final performance of any professional athlete in any sport.

[@808hoops6]

MAMBA FOREVER!