7 NBA Legends Sharing Insane Prime Kobe Bryant Stories

[@dingleberrysnigglefritz]

"If you want to be a part of history, get me the ball." That's icy in the veins.

[@kingenvy4701]

That shit send chills down my spine

[@TrevyTheYellowistMan]

Brought tears to my eyes 🥹

[@vhindave6884]

still givin me the chills! talk abt walking the talk 🔥🔥🔥 rest easy Kobe & Gigi

[@king-ghost1027]

The greatest

[@MyFeltMusic]

🥶

[@Royallyiinfamous]

“When your motivation runs Low, your discipline takes over” 🌹🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@seanarcher4004]

🔥🔥🔥

[@whiterose3263]

🙏

[@xvingar6318]

It’s like insurance

[@juansimon3287]

@@whiterose3263 😮

[@juansimon3287]

😅 I’m

[@V0KAN]

I'm a grown man, never met him and can admit I miss him. What a special human being.

[@304Hollywood]

💯 I’m the same way

[@lobolgbt1300]

“I miss getting pounded inside.” -Dwight Howard… most likely

[@kingcherrybomb666]

💯🤞🏾

[@hvasquez24]

kobe was my favorite player growing up when ever he retired the NBA wasnt the same anymore thats when ever I started watching less of it

[@tomevers6670]

I love huge snakes. - Dwight “Black Mamba” Howard

[@sfkid30]

“You don’t know what a work ethic is, until you see the best player actually work out”. That is an example of someone who always strives to be the best. He talked and taught his teammates but also he led by example. This excerpt should be shown to all basketball players striving to be great. Goosebumps man, like Jordan, Kobe gives you goosebumps when you hear stories about what they do to be great.

[@PhilMilkenson]

LeBalco works on the flop game for decades

[@samfisher2306]

You knew you were great when your peers talk about you like this. RIP legend!

[@NickSmithNBA]

100%

[@powerbad696]

I remember one game,years ago against the Sixers ( Phil had challenged Kobe to make the nba All-Defensive-team) he had Iverson on LOCK-DOWN !!! At times he couldn't even touch the basket-ball !!! LOL.And when he did,AI was LOST.Iverson complains to the refs the entire time Kobe is guarding him !!! I've never seen Iverson sooo confused,conflicted and miserable. LOL.

[@RealPane]

@@powerbad696 Fun little backstory to that match up, Kobe actually studied the attack patterns and psyche of sharks to implement that in his game plan against AI because he had such a hard time figuring him out. Craziest part is it actually worked, the next game he put his plan in use and used it every time thereafter. There's a Players Tribune article about it, highly recommend reading it.

[@charleston3698]

So so glad to have been a Lakers fan since '61 saw Jerry, Elvin Wilt Gail Kareem Magic Worthy hey Coop but best of all Kobe

[@bekimcachero4683]

exactly,,, what the non playing analysts and fans say against kobe is nothing but just trash thrown in bin while saying KOBEEE

[@nunelazos5638]

Kobe played with broken fingers, bad ankles and a bunch of other knacks and knicks. The level of disrespect he gets from some media it’s quite insane. I’m glad to see a video like this.

[@Tish_215]

Sure did!!!!!!!!!! Yo I wld and still will argue mfers down abt that, and people just shut up, cus they knew that man KOBE WAS UNBELIEVABLE!!! Lol ❤️❤️❤️❤️ damn 💔

[@ajtaylor8750]

*"Let me guard Will the second half. He won't even exist."* What else do you say to that other than "okay." That's just Kobe being the best. Favorite player of all-time.

[@anhiirr]

Will tried to take it on the break v kobe the night before he tore his achillies in Portland and kobe met him up TOP for a nasty AF block. Theyve had a great ball/lore history and will finally got a base line reverse on kobe his last year in the league. Considering will idolizes kobe i love their history in the league myself.

[@M4BALOT]

1 shot made 2nd half. Kobe defense isn't talked about enough.

[@sgv_ruiz]

for real huh what are you gonna tell him? Nah kobe I got it 😂

[@Odysseus1999]

And he guards him from the free-throw line daring him to shoot 😂

[@Will-fq9pk]

@@Odysseus1999 Baited him right in a trap he fell for.

[@craiglizt8074]

Stories about Kobe are unbelievably good and fun to listen to. He is a legend in the truest sense of the word.

[@curtiskellam5358]

Kobe Bryant was like a cartoon character. He consistently did the impossible. He literally makes your brain tilt from the heroic things he did on a basketball court. His physical ability, great confidence, and tremendous will to win made him unstoppable.

[@straightnobraker4677]

To watch every game of a season was when you really got it too. We would be in every single game even if we were down 20 going into the 4th. He and everyone else just had the belief that he could bring us back. It was a beautiful time.

[@feynmanschwingere_mc2270]

​@@straightnobraker4677exactlyyyyy the amount of games Kobe would bring us back single handedly from like a 20 point deficit with like 15 points in a row. NO Player got hotter than Kobe when he was in the zone NOBODYYYYYYY. KOBE is the GOAT.

[@soniam.castillo5940]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@whososha]

Kobe to me is like the guy I'm always gonna remember.

[@dannytran1290]

One good memory of him is opening of 2008 Olympics in China. When he was walking in the entire stadium shouted his name. That gave me goosebumps. Of all the athletes, that one person got the entire stadium chanting his name.

[@youngair24]

Kobe embodies everything that is great about work.

[@LaStOnE_leFt]

His passing still hurts my heart! Almost the same age and grew up watching him and how great he became. That being said, he looked like was a better father then a player

[@oicsaywhat]

Miss watching him ball, was a incredible to see the thing he did and his determination. Easily one of the greatest that ever played Rest In Peace Kobe Bean

[@knowwhattimeitis]

I've never seen Kobe a day in my life and listening to these stories, the way they tell it, make me feel like I was there

[@ryanc6767]

Kobe has and will forever transcend basketball. His mamba mentality will live on beyond basketball. Thank you legend!

[@ellisgray5809]

RIP BLACK MAMBA

[@madnezz1961]

Being a Laker fanatic since 1971, Kobe quickly became my favorite player. He took shots very few players could even get off. He made shots that looked impossible. He played so hard and so well and to get him mad had to be the stupidest thing any opponent could do. He was the best mad player I had ever seen. But I resonated with what was said about watching Kobe and just start laughing. His skill level was at an entire nother level that was incomprihensable and henceforth the laugh. The 62 pts in 3 quarters, the 81 point game, the 9 straight threes, the streak against Jordan's Wizards, the 'no regard for human life" dunks, the game winners, buzzer beaters, rundown blocks, lockdown D and the Championships with the skowl. By far the best 20 years of my basketball loving life

[@xcvsumextra]

Probably one of the greatest players I will ever see.

[@Authentic1874]

No probably about it

[@H0w1eX]

@@Authentic1874 bro

[@detgoat]

That kobe shot going from 1 side of key to other, dbl clutching between Dwight's arms -- is highly underrated

[@bohansenboh]

People are kind of sleeping on how great Kobe was. I respect Bron and his game, but if it's prime Kobe vs prime Bron I think I'd take Kobe.

[@mellomoose_]

bron will def get his cuz he's bigger but kobes bag is so deep i could never count him out.

[@bohansenboh]

@@mellomoose_ True if we're talking 1 on 1. But I don't think that encapsulates the greatness of either player. Bron and Kobe made their teams better in their prime, but Kobe had that drive to takeover games so completely in the 4th that I'm saying put 4 great players around both I'm taking Kobe over Bron.

[@kindnesskills3954]

People under 25. But people who have watched since the 80s? No. Kobe is recognized as top 5 to some

[@JesusSanchez-dt4wl]

@@kindnesskills3954 wait so you think he’s top5 sorry I didn’t really get the comment

[@mibanez915]

Lebron wouldn't win 1on1 if Kobe gets the ball first or if LeBron tried shooting from the outside. Lol. Still take Kobe on this. He would find a way.

[@BenDovahkin]

How people dare putting bron over kobe just cuz he's bigger just blows my mind. Kobe had a one in a kind mindset. Greatest from the 2000' no questions asked.

[@Domeo_Divine]

Playoff dominance

[@ZappakeR]

More points, rebounds, steals, assists, steals, blocks, playoff game winners, rings isn't that far off. Lebron has 4, Kobe has 5.

[@leoverrett538]

Facts

[@imherissue]

@@ZappakeR bron has more finals losses to

[@ZappakeR]

@@imherissue he also got to the finals MORE times as the main guy. Kobe only got to the finals 2x as the main star on the team. The first 3 was by riding Shaq.

[@michlo3393]

I love these stories. Growing up as a fan I always believed these guys were literal "enemies" but as you get older you realize, they are all just coworkers! lol it's awesome hearing them talk about each other with a kind of brotherhood and mutual respect. Makes a mere fan like myself see the game in a different, and IMO better way.

[@Jaykerz]

Those Lakers suns matchups are the reason I fell in love with the NBA and suns

[@killakrazyproduction4245]

This is deep and it’s true when they said “ we hear all these stories but don’t even know the full extent to his work ethic “ that says a lot !!!!!

[@cmrjc74]

Signed that deal with myself , I absolutely admire Kobe miss you homie ❤️

[@kathyrae6754]

I will NEVER get tired of any MJ or Kobe videos

[@cortross92359]

I think I was 8 years old when he came into the league and I had been watching the Lakers since I was a baby. When kobe came I knew he was different. I got the privilege of meeting him once when I was in high school waiting tables and he was the nicest guy you would ever meet. He didn't disappoint.

[@kevinbunn7915]

I used to love just watching him shoot the baby fadeaways in warmups before home games. Then the game he does the same thing, but elevates and fades way more... so unguardable! Then seeing some of the reverse layups and dunks, and just him coming up the court with the ball.... he looked like he was coming straight downhill. Even though he wasn’t Lebron size, he was big and strong for a guard with that athleticism and skill.

[@ixparadimeix92]

Like MJ

[@ABBAManon]

I lived in LA all my life and when I would go to a Lakers game and watch them warm up. Kobe would just work on the same shot (mostly fade away or pull ups) over and over from different spots. He was never fooling around. He was always doing game situations shots. All businesses. Miss you Mamba

[@parishredman666]

Vid damn near brought da kid to tears 😭 was my hero as a adolescent one of the best to ever lace em up💯

[@NickSmithNBA]

hope you enjoyed it man!

[@kbentjg24]

One thing that’s never mentioned is the will and grace and patience of Vanessa man.. when you put that much work into your craft you’re hardly ever there at home and I get they are rich so she had plenty of help with the kids and the house but you still can’t replace the little things which is time with your husband

[@gershomtan5879]

Word. Props to Vanessa for raising the kids and holding it down as a real woman should.

[@Tish_215]

Yo!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tonygarcia6752]

Bruh… imagine if he coached… RIP Black Mamba. I will always remember you

[@K3andK4]

He couldn't, he would be like MJ or Magic when they tried coaching. He would want to play again to show them how to do it.

[@rickyquevedo7035]

@@K3andK4 that’s a good example 😭, take 1994-5 magic for example bro was a player then retired and coached and then stopped bc he couldn’t deal with the young players 😂

[@fidelnenas8390]

@@rickyquevedo7035 in 1991, Magic contracted HIV and he retired. After discussions with the league about what would happen if he got scratched while playing Magic came back and played in the 1992 all star game. Magic played on the 1992 Olympic Dream Team. After that the players started to protest because much was not known about HIV. It’s was also, during this time that Magic fell out with his then best friend Isaiah Thomas. Magic didn’t retire and come back only because of the love of the game, the issue was his HIV diagnosis. Where he continuously fought the league to let him continue to play but because of the stigma of his condition he kept playing and retiring.

[@ahancho]

I believe he was coaching his daughter’s basketball team & they lost a team, only to destroy them the next year using the loss as motivation lmao

[@PurpPhantom]

Imagine if he was a war general

[@Prinecurtis100]

Man you could see Will remembering that game…. Just devastated 😂

[@0627thecavie]

I told everyone since he was a young kid when he 1st came to the league that he was gonna be the best of all times you could feel his energy through the television

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

I'm sure you did

[@cheeko6480]

I remember telling cats hoe nice he was go be. But I ain't gonna say I knew hell be a goat back then

[@0627thecavie]

@@HOTPLATEGAMING LMFAO

[@toobeaucoup5252]

I was a baseball player not a hooper but Kobe inspires my work ethic to this day as a business owner. I’m the type to sleep in the parking lot just to beat him to the gym

[@sportsfan521]

Lmao that's savage

[@jodybailey7179]

When I'm down, when life is to much, I come watch kobe, thanks for putting this together!!!

[@diditagain7660]

8 years old when I was first intrigued by basketball.. The Purple and Gold and the dude with the afro captured my attention.. Been my favorite player since that moment and will forever be. RIP BLACK MAMBA

[@wattsup114]

The championships and accolades for Kobe are great. But to be remembered for how he WORKED beyond his talent is 10x’s more legendary to me. Because you see and hear HOW those accolades came to fruition! Fuckin legend!!!

[@stevewise1656]

Also, Kobe was in his 13th season when he played the Magic.

[@Isaiahhh405]

this is what u chose to comment about 😂

[@tys1646]

The part when he Kobe said “see you tomorrow “ was crazy 😂

[@babyigotchomoney]

Smush Parker had told a story about Kobe it went like this the lakers were very awful that season and smush said he walk over to Kobe after practice just to have a conversation and he ask Kobe who was gonna win a nfl playoff matchup and he said Kobe looked at him and said Shut the fuck up…. Moral of the story is why the he’ll is smush worried about football when his team sucks lol gotta love Kobe

[@ctrlaltcreate3827]

That’s hilarious 😂😂

[@dlpaulin1210]

Dude I love the respect they have for Mamba. Rip Kobe!

[@abovenbeyondlimits81]

Lol that was awesome . Would love to hear more behind the scenes Kobe vids like this

[@dougdawsonjr]

THIS was a PHENOMENAL video! Thank you for your time and dedication to producing this one. "When your motivation runs low, your discipline takes over."

[@ryleerichter804]

*random goat noises from heaven* miss you Kob 🐐🙏🖤

[@AVOWIRENEWS]

Wow, the title of this video must be a treasure trove for basketball fans! It's always fascinating to hear stories about Kobe Bryant, especially from other NBA legends. His impact on the game was phenomenal, and it's so inspiring to see how his prime years left such a lasting impression on his peers. The dedication and skill he displayed on the court have turned into legendary tales that continue to motivate and awe fans and aspiring players alike. What an incredible way to celebrate Kobe's legacy! 🏀✨

[@champagnegrx]

Bro this Kob series of stories are TUFF, for sure. Really nice job with the compilation of the interviews and video refferences, with different parts of the same story, HANDS DOWN !!. ps. hope we can see more of this, thank you !!

[@bekimcachero4683]

that barton story was so cold

[@twofour8790]

This shit is giving me chills RIP KB

[@jzl7965]

Dwight Howard was literally that dude back in the day. First ballot hall of famer, and Kobe Bryant easily destroyed him, that’s how great he was.

[@TheGhostofMrArthurs]

i always laugh my ass off at that, D12 and 76 3 point shooters on that squad rocked Cleveland in 6 games, and their reward? playing against Kobe. Not just Kobe, but finals losing Kobe on a vengeance mission. Some fucking reward

[@matthewkoban4856]

They won’t even let Dwight Howard visit the hall of fame 😂but I get what you’re trying to say

[@willrise3980]

hes greatness is inspirational......hardwork, discipline ......its motivational....i wanted more of these stories...

[@304Hollywood]

I can watch Kobe videos all day long

[@georgeirving5732]

Listening to Kobe stories makes me find it so hard to believe he has passed he is a larger than life figure didn’t realise what we had till it was gone

[@Jenzen-f2q]

Great video and I would love to see more Kobe stories

[@NickSmithNBA]

More to come!

[@layups]

Watching Kobe was amazing but even better is hearing the REVERENT stories of his colleagues.

[@87kingmagic]

Love these Kobe stories

[@gregwright2992]

It’s not until a month or two ago that I have finally see Kobe for who Kobe is. I have most respect for him. Intensity that he had, work ethic, passion. He was “not an animal of this planet” but something more viscous that could be flicked on like a switch. No ever really watched him and I hate that I didn’t take the time to see pure greatness when I could

[@tonyd9580]

That’s why Kobe’s the GOAT in the 2000’s

[@mannyclemente7159]

Really enjoyed this!! Thank you.

[@StrictlyStrange67]

And this is what separates Kobe and MJ from everyone else. Nothing could stop them but themselves. They could do anything they wanted. And if they came up short, they worked harder to be even more prepared for that next opportunity

[@rickyquevedo7035]

Hopefully this video gets kobe more respect, now days he’s hated and underrated. Even back then he was still hated by the media. My guy is top 10 all time and I have it at 3. Sure I’m being biased bc you can have kareem at 3 due to his career but im going with player wise not career accolades

[@reed1092]

hated? underrated?

[@DubboU]

First of all, how is Kobe hated these days? It's basically universally agreed that he is one of the basketball gods. Underrated, I would agree to a certain point. Second, anyone's "top xx of all time" IS BIASED, since it's based on what YOU like and favour. In fact, any "of all time" lists involving people, that requires any consideration going beyond statistical numbers, is biased.

[@jordanbailey1034]

LEGEND 🐍

[@NickSmithNBA]

Mamba

[@fendibodybagz4939]

I just turned 24 and my brother told me it’s “Kobe Year”. I need more of these!!!

[@nylesfrench3568]

The Story about his defensive prowess on Will Barton is Incredible.

[@whodontlikeit9356]

This was an excellent video. The way you placed the clips of different interviews of the same person and subjects.

[@NoRCaLFiNeSt4o8]

I seriously love this video!!! Kobe is something else I tell ya. RIP

[@sheldonmetler8239]

Greats come and go buy legends are forever! Bring the diehard laker fan I am for over 50 years it's hard to get over losing Kobe because everyone's still talking kobe. That will never stop because for 20 seasons we saw brilliance. RIP Mamba 🙏

[@mobetta2092]

To hear how hard Kobe works out in order to look as he does on the court and, this makes you appreciate how great dudes like Magic, Bird, Isiah, Jordan, LeBron, Steph, and others who were the best on their teams while winning multiple time champions are.

[@alcinettegede5397]

I’m glad that people who put in hard work like that get the appreciation and recognition they deserve

[@MrD916Nice]

Thank you. More Kobe stories pls

[@jamaldaniels7402]

Great work, really appreciate the time and effort you put in your content. MAMBA MENTALLY FOR LIFE🐍🙏

[@ДаниелКаменаров]

Great job man 👏

[@locknload2630]

That part with sjax both gave me chills and was hella sad cuz he was giving the same story with Kobe being right there w him and after he died… except the one without Kobe felt somber

[@chrisbennett9034]

Another great video bro.

[@NickSmithNBA]

Really appreciate that!

[@alannohlgren]

Love it, Dude, Nice work, & please keep 'em coming. I wasn't in The States when Kobe was killing it, so I missed out on a lot. It's good to catch up via such sympathetic & high quality productions. Merci

[@themightybusetto1]

Miss this man everyday ❤️LLK❤️

[@danielhaynes3436]

Man this editing is insane. Great job man!

[@jasperhayes-klein2929]

This was SO well compiled/arranged/presented!! Brilliant presentation!! Thank you!!

[@furious4746]

I don’t know to much about the NBA being from uk but I pay attention and just watched the redeem team and wow I’m a super fan he loved the game so much and to be that alpha boss around so many giant alphas must take so much dedication RIP champ

[@leeterrell9987]

Kobe is helping me change my life, fo real

[@thegod625]

Kobe was the greatest!! And to his daughters, just know your daddy loves you... R.I.P Kobe and Gigi!! ❣️🙋🏽‍♂️

[@cantbereal1311]

Kobe Will forever be the basketball GOD

[@rfox14]

Enjoy your content. Keep up the good work

[@NickSmithNBA]

Much appreciated

[@adventurek2066]

Im sad that Kobe’s not part of our history anymore, but Im glad Kobe lived where videos or cameras are available.

[@meereenhay7547]

Umm he is a part of our history lol

[@Midragor]

Great work dude !

[@NickSmithNBA]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@LocustAndWildHoney]

Salud to the most respected ever! The great Kobe bean 👏

[@NickSmithNBA]

No doubt!

[@stefanallen2987]

what a video - there were so many stories of him i havent heard and i thought i knew them all (of those that exist on youtube) All were great - especially the last one just showed the magnificence of kobe

[@JoEs_Do9]

I think Chandler Parson has one of the craziest Kobe stories out there

[@NickSmithNBA]

Sure does! I already have one edited for the next episode

[@eb60lp]

Yeah that shit was crazy!

[@nylesfrench3568]

Kobe had damn near a psychotic drive to work and perfection. This is not a scrub or marginally talented dude trying to get Good. This is a man with physical gifts, a father who played in the NBA, superbly skilled Driven to get better, then become The Best. Kobe Competed against and within himself.

[@christopherrutherford9011]

Great video good editing!!

[@jccanas8329]

I LOVE YOUR KOBE VIDEOS, ALTHOUGH I END UP CRYING BECAUSE I MISS HIM SO MUCH

[@LawrenceLloydTubio-vq6qd]

That reaction from 16:01 by jackson and barnes is soooooo 🔥 it just shows how proud they were of kob ❤

[@HadiMohammed]

never missed anything tagged him since '96

[@charleston3698]

Never gets old greatness

[@brian5haq207]

So awesome the fact was present in some of the interviews to confirm this 🔥

[@rellboat9904]

Thanks for making these videos great job ❤ r.i.p Kobe die hard Laker fan speaking

[@06weirdo]

I usually so down when i think of him. Appreciate the 😊the video gave me

[@TinaYWu-lw1qx]

Hey, great job putting this together. Loved re-living Kobe.

[@Tish_215]

Ikr. I love this so much so.. I think ima go back and watch those games!!❤❤love

[@nathan-loicshamalenge7736]

Of course I'd like to see another Kobe's video👌🏽 he was amazing

[@KenLoc1024]

Man I Love Kobe “No Diddy” 😅🤝🙏🏀 Ball In Paradise ❤️

[@roli6460]

Such great videos man

[@NickSmithNBA]

Thanks so much