The differences between No. 8 and No. 24 Kobe Bryant 🐍 💜 💛 | NBA Today

[@SSJRome]

#8 Kobe was one of the most explosive and dynamic athletes along with the skill set to match anyone in the game and #24 Kob was the more cerebral/surgical basketball player leading his own team to championships . An absolute pleasure to watch both 🥲🥲🥲

[@sidneydiaz760]

Couldn’t put it any better

[@Bran-Da-Don]

Absolutely. #24 Kobe was like watching 98' Jordan. By that point he mastered the game and was so surgical and precise.

[@yowhatsmyname]

If you want to know what a definition of a superstar is. He's it.

[@EBGRECS]

checkers vs chess

[@angelcanez4426]

And number eight Kobe played during the hand check era when defense was a lot more physical

[@johnnyboyjt8909]

#8-More Explosive, Dominant, Cocky, Young, Machine gun, and Fast. #24-More Majestic, Thoughtful, Wise, Mature, Sniper, Striker, and Structured. *Kobe Bryant*

[@Tony-wn2lq]

Lol both Kobe’s were cocky

[@barbarawhite1873]

A FREAKING BEAST!

[@zvonkosolin8627]

8 tried to be 23, 24 got to be 23 he did it alone

[@centocerez]

No #8 was the player kids dream to be. No #24 was the player players wish to be.

[@animegamesonline]

I remember watching Kobe and then just going out to the court and trying to do what he did, good times.

[@nandiño024]

Man I miss him and Gigi everyday. I’m grateful I was able to watch him play 🐍🐐

[@thunderstar254]

Gigi was 13 dude... 🧐📸

[@billjames1556]

You don't miss Gigi. You knew nothing about her before she died.

[@JesterJoker89]

@@billjames1556 GIgi was a reason many people actually were actually excited for the future of the WNBA. You can not discredit that. I would've watched any team she played for based on who her father was. With Kobe's support for women's basketball, Gigi could've made an impact.

[@CelticsIn5]

@John Eorzea yeah bcuz it’s impossible for someone to miss a famous role model to them without having actually met them🙄

[@titansegundera2.049]

#24 was my favorite jersey in the NBA, where he won 5 NBA Championships and 2 NBA Finals MVP. In the NBA All Star Game, he collected 4 All Star MVPS and won the Slam Dunk Championship in 1997. I believed him as a hall of famer, a model father with 3 beautiful daughters, a teacher and a solidified Avenger in the last 23 years of his NBA Career. May he rest in power o’lord. 🇵🇭

[@Hoopfan83]

No. 8 young and talented, explosive and aggressive, energetic, a winner. No.24 experienced veteran, a leader, wise, mature, cerebral, still athletic and very strong, also a winner. Both had smarts and athleticism. One just slightly edged out the other. My favorite player of all time.

[@michaelclayton9658]

Kobe Bryant we love you, rest in peace my brother.

[@286mic]

2002 Kobe was so good. Watching games from that season was special.

[@o.b.o6898]

I can't get enough of watching Kobe stuff. I've been consuming so much content since he passed on. Still so unbelievable to this day that he is no longer with us.

[@TheOuttaPocketVarietyShow]

2002-03 and 2005-06 was #8 Kobe. My favorite seasons. He had everything #24 had, but WITH a quicker first step and obviously more bounce. #24 had to be more cerebral because of the myriad of injuries he had already built up to that point, then obviously he suffered more as the years went on. But in that, he was a walking definition of motivation and inspiration.

[@arizonaFIREent]

Yea he won 1 playoff series those 2 years hahaha

[@cartiaekreacts]

@@arizonaFIREent and won 5 chips in the hardest league professionally and what did u do besides sit on your couch and watch...

[@TheOuttaPocketVarietyShow]

@@arizonaFIREent Wrong. The LAKERS won only 1 playoff series those two seasons. One of those teams featured the guy who the internet loves to say carried Kobe. Kobe finally "relieves the load" off Shaq's back and averages 30 PPG but somehow they didn't win anything 🤔 The other team is literally one of the worst teams ever assembled.

[@BrySR]

2013 Kobe was underrated tho. For some reason, he regained that athleticism of #8 + the full skillset of #24. Just sad that he tore his achilles 2 games before the season ends.

[@tmot6714]

The 2 best versions of Kobe I’m my opinion

[@samualjohnson5450]

We love you Kobe. Hope you’re resting in peace. Legends never die

[@khunter9168]

Late #8 and early #24 was the best kobe. Had all the shots but would poster the whole team when they slipped up. Had a sick reverse dunk every other game

[@mackstacks8913]

Just miss hearing him talk about basketball and show love and mentor the young guys man. Number 8 and Number 24 both gave me some of my favorite basketball memories.

[@serialkiller77]

My favorite player of all time and a true role model

[@ad24blaze]

He was great with both numbers... The GOAT!

[@mr.joshua6818]

The way he adapted his game over time to deal with injuries etc was incredible.

[@alexdelgado888]

Legend !!! Still can’t believe he’s gone

[@theseanhall8826]

I tried not to cry big ups Kobe and Gigi

[@Spurss210]

8 frobe will always be the best Kobe 🐍 childhood right there

[@theblackpic1111]

The difference between Kobe as 8 and 24 is that 8 had issues from time to time understanding the consequences of his actions on the court despite how talented and youthful he was. No. 8 you could mentally take him out of the game and make him fight you like he fought Reggie Miller in 2000 and got suspended , he fought that dude from the Knicks in the 2000s, and he fought Shaq also he played outside his shoes sometimes. No. 24 Kobe was never compromised nothing. When Ron Artest tried to get in his head in 2009 Kobe knew exactly what he was trying to do to him and Kobe wasn’t going to let it happen The Houston Rockets we’re on the verge of forcing the Lakers to 7 games and Kobe understood that he had to be there every step of the way so instead of him fighting players like NO. 8 would he simply declined and backed all the way up. Also when Matt brings up when Kobe didn’t flinch. It’s because Kobe kept his eye on the game he was way too zoned in to let Matt trick him out of a W over the Magic. Kobe also had waaaay better footwork than No. 8 Also No. 24 was more open to making the proper adjustments quicker than No. 8 they were both good but you can’t stop time and over time Kobe learned so much.

[@MrGenexxx]

I also prefer 24 (more skills and mamba mentality) but number 8 was athletic beast! Just insane ability!

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

Both numbers give you problems but 24 was more strategical and cerebral.

[@jordanflores5687]

You could never take Kobe mentally out of the game your just wrong there the man played an entire season while facing life in prison and never flinched yall praise the flu game but what he did in 04 was ridiculous there is no difference other than number 8 used his body and 24 used his brain but even then number 8 was no slouch i.q. wise

[@MrGenexxx]

@@jordanflores5687 you're 100% right. That part of the comment also bothered me. But he went on to praise #24 Kobe so I decided to let it slide.

[@jordanflores5687]

@@MrGenexxx I couldn't not that one you could never get into that mans head theres a couple reasons Kobe went at reggie and not ron 1 it was a regular season game vs a playoff game and 2 ron is fk'n crazy also the fight with reggie was after the game was over

[@uptowndunk4416]

He’s one of the only players that would change up his entire game for an injury. Most players today just sit out and don’t worry about it.

[@kaseyabas]

I miss my boy!! Kobe doing work is my favorite

[@angelcanez4426]

#8 Kobe played during the hand check era & #24 played after the hand check era. Proving he could play in both era of basketball at a Hall of Fame level

[@bp2000k]

8 Kobe= Action,Skills,Style 24 Kobe = Fundamentals,Mentality, Workaholic ALL Time Great🐐

[@hndrxx3237]

I miss Kobe so much 🙏😩

[@erickcruzm.24]

A young, talented and successful athlete that learned winning is more than explosive dunks and great moves. 3 rings in his first 6 years.

[@SmittyRu169]

Rest In Paradise Kobe Bryant G.O.A.T. 💛💜🏀🐐🐍8️⃣2️⃣4️⃣

[@prettyboyswa914]

Just watching this video hurts and trying to contain tears is tough. As a suns fan I hated him so much but respected his game

[@Junzstylemadapaka]

Everytime i see a new Kobe vid it makes me 😢💔. Still can’t believe he’s gone.

[@lmalbrue]

#8 Kobe could defy gravity. #24 Kobe was a tactical assassin.

[@Hasani751]

8 was just a pure explosive athlete on autopilot, 24 was smarter and more about thought than anything.

[@MrEliasdl]

#8 Kobe was my favorite. So raw and fearless. Not knowing his limits yet, it was a blast watching him run through walls to figure them out.

[@shawnnaidu2431]

A Legend Miss this man so much 😔😔😔😔💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛

[@dbzfan4evermj233]

We miss you everyday kobe 💔🕊

[@mykailmchardy7826]

The greatest Laker ever!!!!

[@BIGB0SS202]

📠

[@yaomitch]

24 likes

[@jackdanielss]

Disrespect for Magic is shocking

[@anuj2931]

The man..the myth...the legend...🙏🏻

[@drewmeyer9679]

Idk how anyone doesn’t have Kobe top 5. Just my opinion.

[@MiLLz830]

easily

[@KobeG.O.A.T]

Number #8’s swagger was unmatched and could put you on a poster. while, #24 was more methodical and was more of a thought out killer. Both are legendary IMO, the G.O.A.T🐐💜💛🐍

[@omarhasan03]

The number that dunked on Latrell Spreewell is the better of the two numbers. "With no regard for human life."

[@mrtooles8410]

8 and 24 will always live forever much love KBB

[@cladiusremy5079]

KOBE was a BASKETBALL ENCYCLOPEDIA 8 in basketball is 8 seconds to get pass half court that' why he was so EXPLOSIVE 24 in basketball is 24 seconds to get off a shot that's how BRILLIANT HE was STUDY IT

[@dannys1392]

Love you Kobe, miss you everyday 💛💜

[@RJMartinez]

Kobe!!!!!!!❤️🙌🏼

[@pedrolima1319]

Number 24 was a menace, while number 8 was just having fun and pursuing his dream

[@iRiley]

Mamba Forever 🖤🖤

[@markershelgalera75]

Dear Kobe, sometimes i'm a Laker fan, you are the best player of two centuries. 10 years as #8 and 10 years as #24, like Ukraine's independence.... We love you Mamba, gone to heaven... Slava Kobe. ❤❤

[@richboyjullianhicks6604]

Frobe made everybody believe anything was possible.. Mamba showed us EVERYTHING that was possible 🙌🏾🐍🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 two different hall of fame careers in one jersey 💛💜💛💜

[@realmontana6838]

Whenever I heard he switched to Two-Foe I knew it was going to be the first player to get both jerseys retire on one team ! He deserves it !

[@ec43]

I just still can't believe he's gone 😢

[@arizonaFIREent]

It's been YEARS already time to move on you didn't even know him

[@jordanflores5687]

His game 4 performance in the 2000 finals doesn't get talked about enough and it's because he didn't have this gaudy stat line but what he did in that game was great especially when shaq fouled out he was 20 years old and he was cooking reggie Miller that game coulda easily went the other way and who knows what happens after that also game 7 of the 2000 conference finals when shaq almost choked away a 3-1 lead kobe came in and saved the day in game 7 more points rebounds assists and blocks than shaq in that game he was never carried they don't win without him period

[@reconstructione-dub7802]

Kobe is The G.O.A.T.💪🏽🙏🏽🏀

[@QuietstormRB]

Different animal, same beast. Kobe is missed everyday 🙏🏾

[@DBE.S.O510]

💪🏾🕊💜💛 Kobe u were the greatest, a role model,icon,legend,mentor great father and husband rest in heaven Kobe#8/24🙏🏾🕊

[@DarkMerchant2222]

The intro pic was awesome. Miss you KB.

[@DFlowetry]

Top 3 ever

[@kdramaReels981]

miss you kobe bryant 🥺

[@mac4730]

We miss you Kob

[@sdrice2007]

Kobe 24 was slightly better than Kobe 8, and 8 was a beast. Regardless, top five NBA players OF ALL TIME. Respect the Black Mamba. ⚫️

[@jasonmoukala8909]

Not top 5

[@heirrose1606]

Nope

[@christophermauro-barias7451]

#8 kobe was a freak of athleticism and hot headness #24 was textbook technical fundamental and calm cool and collected

[@kaicampbell8910]

Hard to choose. I think after he dropped 81 he decided to wear 24, either way I miss my boy 😔

[@kaseyabas]

I miss my boy!!

[@TrustJesus.]

81 point game was his 666th game

[@joshuacasillas7709]

give God the glory this was a great man. Swish Amen.

[@Nbafan2000]

06 season was 😱 🐐 8 1 pts

[@railenherman6482]

24 is more iconic imo. Along with being after 23, the most iconic jersey number in the NBA worn by the player who he was compared to the most: Michael Jordan.

[@KobeKid248]

Mamba Forever! ❤️

[@Mr_Bates]

#8 Kobe was sick. Athletic, swag, agility, fearless. #24 Kobe on the other hand was more of a maestro version of him. His footwork, IQ, Competitiveness, Killer mentality, leader, fundamentals and his will to win everytime he's step foot in the court. To me the 24 Kobe was better coz he knows the game more and he knows all the details on his game and how to improve that part oh his game, how to adapt his body coz he got a ton of injuries but still, his demeanor and competitiveness doesn't change and he's much more eager to improve and shows he's the best player in the world. You can't go wrong by either version of him coz he's still gonna bring his A game lol.

[@DJYoungestKiD]

Imagine if they made the video length 8:24 that would be dope🔥🙏🏾

[@nigelnuj]

24 was my fave.

[@sw7ng7]

I see Kobe's post, I Like.

[@Slenderirl]

Elite defense AND Elite Offense.

[@DLOTOOICY]

24 Kobe was a killa

[@petermiller7761]

Number 8 was going to work 8hrs shifts while #24 was Every second Every Minute much more mature he was finally the guy of LA Every second Every minute Every HR of the Day

[@alanwong8421]

2022 and still is un-real that he isn't here with us

[@matthewmathis6322]

It's 2022 yet Espn still uploads their videos in 720p

[@DeathofMadden]

I don’t think people also thought about 2x4 =8 double the man who he was, the mamba

[@heirrose1606]

Math is hard. 16 is twice the 8, 2×4 would mean he was half the 8. Triple the 8 is 24.

[@seabuschan5677]

As much as #8 being the more athletic, explosive and dominant. I still think #24 is the better kobe for me. He's graceful, finesse, magical to watch.

[@fidelpablo6340]

Just miss kobe

[@lionelsheja6381]

His birthday is coming up, right after is Kobe Day in LA 😭🙏🏽🧡🧡.

[@Wakaweakweak7474]

I love the #8 Kobe but man, the 24 was more mature and a leader

[@zoebangbang9634]

Still just hitting me Mamba is not here. Rest well.

[@raymondyu412]

No. 8 Kobe was the Robin to Prime Shaq during 2000 to 2002. No. 24 Kobe became Batman.

[@Jrãgaoh]

Fun Fact 24 was Kobes 1st number when he played at Lower Merion HS.

[@isaacsmith3901]

Mamba Forever! 🐍♾

[@youngmaster4892]

Her name is Lachina , man her parents we’re in good one

[@erwintertullien6959]

My basketball hero

[@KrAyZi3GaMinG]

with all these phobias being made, I guess "Phobiaphobia" should be a thing, the fear of having fear of phobias.........Kobe was a beast no doubt S.I.P

[@danoneall4013]

I always said Afro #8 Kobe was better than shave head #24 Kobe

[@lilskiupbayless]

The greatest of all time!

[@brandonozoria4371]

2009 Kobe 2006 Kobe 2003 Kobe Are my top 3 favorite versions...

[@trentonpearson7353]

2003 was my favorite hands down.

[@mannygracioppo7868]

GOAT 😍💜💛🐐🐍♾️

[@NotAnAstronaut2k]

2:42 Why does everyone trynna glorify everything since he died?.. yall acting like L.A. wanted Kobe more than Shaq.. Shaq left cuz of contract disputes and beef with Kobe.. Shaq was 70% those 3peat rings

[@truth.74]

8+24=32 which is 23 in reverse.

[@alexamerling79]

I loved Mini fro Kobe lol

[@jeremiahb.1868]

the best 1time MVP ever

[@flashymerty8391]

24 Mamba was my favorite

[@kingkusi07]

💛💜💛💜8/24

[@goodchinyin]

Keep it up! I am dropping 1 song a week for the next 3 years straight. It has never been done in music. Come along for the ride if you want. Stay blessed ! - Bryan

[@jyanharris7957]

Crazy thing about Kobe is seriously if he split his career up into two different players they would both go to the HOF period

[@Abbad1579]

A lot of players are like that

[@jyanharris7957]

@@Abbad1579 a lot of players have had two HOF careers in one life time?? I'm done my opinion is mine you can have yours

[@Abbad1579]

@@jyanharris7957 Since the nba hof is quite easy to get into, yes.

[@gsvino4345]

#8 Kobe was a better player, a better scorer. #24 Kobe was a greater winner, a greater teammate. That's my take

[@chriscapers5129]

it’s still so surreal to hear them say “was” 😓😓😓