Kobe Bryant's Come Up with Darius Miles and QRich | Knuckleheads S2: Ep 1 | The Players' Tribune

Season 2 is finally here! Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles returns in a huge way, with Kobe Bryant, aka “the Mamba,” joining the fellas. The three get right down to business, with Kobe talking about being the first guard to jump to the NBA straight out of high school, as well as about draft night -- specifically how the Hornets pissed him off before trading him to the Lakers. He then describes what it was like to be a teenager in a “grown man’s” league and how, in the long run, that was crucial to his success. The guys then ask him about his first All-Star Game, when he went up against MJ, and when Western Conference coach George Karl benched him for the entire fourth quarter. Kobe would go on to use Karl’s snub for years as a motivator whenever L.A. faced the Nuggets in the playoffs. “The Black Bruce Wayne” also explains how he developed his arsenal of basketball weapons, and how he matured into “the baddest man on the planet.” Kobe then discusses why he switched from wearing number 8 to number 24 - and why it was so important to him. And remember the time Kobe had 61 at the Garden? Well, it didn’t just happen. He says there was a reason he needed to go off like that, and divulges how that performance was crucial to the Lakers’ success the rest of that season. He then talks about teaching his daughter the game, and how cool it has been for him to coach her team. Finally, Kobe touches on battling through injuries and gives advice to anyone going through physical rehab. You won’t hear a more unfiltered version of Kobe anywhere! Season 2. Live now!
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[@LaPotraBellaca]

Who else is here just binge watching Kobe stuff

[@dlogan7808]

:'(

[@srekalsrediar6855]

Me

[@johnjohnnyoorosco3588]

I always watch Laker playoff highlights from when Kobe played. 💯👍🐍

[@evergee01]

I can't stop watching...

[@maksimvucetic3205]

I am but it's hard for me still, I'm just frustrated and incredibly sad when I think of flashes about him on a random day it'll fkup my next few hours everytime I think about it.

[@SnewJ]

Every time Kobe speaks, I learn something new & valuable about life.

[@_Theshiz909]

Facts SnewJ.

[@denno3124]

U aint lying

[@jaybuytheushvlogs3821]

SnewJ factssssss

[@alexsainvil2927]

That was the most educational and educative interview they've done. Unsurprinsigly, he had to be Kobe.

[@fatsowat4519]

So SnewJ, how's Dree from the dirty D? I miss your VLogs 😆

[@gazzy5303]

It’s actually unbelievable how big of a loss this man’s life was. He had so much to offer the world. RIP Kobe and best wishes to his family.

[@MR.__G]

Literally felt like the world stopped !! And yes he had so much life ahead of him.

[@SpicyChikenDlux]

Kobe was on the verge of something bigger than anyone’s imagination

[@Boston_CremePie]

Hyperbole?

[@123Mathzak]

@@Boston_CremePieNot really. Dude won an award for a short story and was going to completely disrupt the shoe industry.

[@jeffnajarro1241]

​@@123Mathzakand dude was already writing before his career ended

[@Vichinsky-ox8px]

​@@123Mathzak He was going to make his own brand

[@cognitivedisability9864]

@@Boston_CremePie He was really big on producing stories and books to inspire children to be great, and alot more along those lines. He was planning something special, inspiring..

[@the-general_]

I still say "Kobe" after I shoot a paper towel in the trash can.

[@lupethekilla4200]

Dave Chappelle made that a saying after throwing the condom in the trash can in his skit..

[@johnlove3032]

Do it everyday at wrk 😂💯

[@gutterslim3188]

Me too

[@regkb24mvp]

What other name can you say if your want it go in?

[@lucyaklar6345]

I still say MJ when I shoot...he is the GOAT. Kobe is the GOAT remix

[@rodneywilliams1086]

D.MILES really asks great questions. Q-Rich asks the questions the hood hoopers wanna hear. PERFECT COMBO!

[@iluv_porn_and_you_do_2912]

Rodney Williams exactly

[@Skydiggz]

Word

[@NatTurnergrandsonChrisdorner]

Facts!! Shit is dope

[@kidistight]

Rodney Williams I was kind of hesitant on the interview early on but they really did a great job. These two have a great dynamic because like you said Miles asked the great questions and Rich asked the hooper questions like how you score so many points. I will have to subscribe and go back and listen to other interviews.

[@kidistight]

I don’t want to say he is smarter they just attacked the interview differently asking questions we all want to know.

[@WheelArmstrong]

Still binging Kobe almost 4 years later 😢

[@colinmcneil4563]

Same lol

[@lessonsin30s]

Kobe is always in my heart ❤

[@unknowninfinite8081]

Both Quentin and Darius looking at Kobe like dang we can't believe we got the Black Mamba to do our podcast lol

[@saxking101]

Rikochet States the black Bruce Wayne

[@Revenant-jv7dm]

Anything to get out of the house.

[@AtreyuKhalil]

Derek Jeter owns the Players Tribune, Kobe and Jeter are good friends. Only makes sense Kobe help out Jeters company

[@David_R922]

Kobe didn't change his diction for this interview.

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

Rikochet States lmfao. That’s goat 2000 shit right there. I just can’t believe Miles lost his Skinny, that shit is crazy

[@sesamestreettv]

Kobe didnt even go to college and hes one of the most intelligent people I've ever heard speak

[@LaidbackNarration3000]

Just thinking tht , very tru

[@michaelkhatib368]

because school doesn't = intelligence. Kobe made the world his classroom.

[@Imsowaveyb]

Michael Khatib facts

[@thedoctorate]

College is overrated.

[@diegochavez679]

I didn't go to college and I have my own business and make really good money. Best thing I ever did was not go to college and get in debt.Schools overrated

[@jonphillips7166]

24:03: discussion about double-teaming in pick-up games. Kobe’s response at 24:45: “you gotta send another one.” Cold-blooded, Straight Mamba.

[@bryangolnick8663]

not all heroes wear capes

[@arturmeric7892]

devin booker waving at you xD

[@bando5959]

Lol that’s why these players on the same there isn’t two way players that are superstars it’s all offense look at Sac Vs Clippers Feb/2023

[@BboyBabyCAkes]

The crazy part was he didn't even mean that as a joke, he was dead ass serious lol

[@ducekong7878]

Your welcome kanye west

[@MQB-dz8wr]

I'm a doctor studying for a board exam & Kobe interviews are what get me through

[@benfonvil935]

Good luck fam hope all is well

[@James_Edward59]

Hope the exam went well Brotha!

[@j.a.5711]

I know you Aced it!

[@anthonypalo8191]

Mamba Mentality knows no profession i see

[@NoorkeiBoston]

I hope you become a great doctor.

[@TMC_DEV]

The black Bruce Wayne 😂

[@AJRAOfficial]

He really is too ahaha

[@carlbennett2479]

Hard to even watch this now. You'll be missed Kobe.

[@burnaby604]

Came back too this. Hard too believe hes gone but this and all the smoke were nice interviews

[@shawswervoo]

Same bro I just came back to this

[@dorianwright3649]

Its very tough Carl. Still just cant believe it.

[@kyriekanye6330]

RIP Moba

[@FWW365]

Agreed.

[@traigreer5211]

“Nothing to be done except repetition.” At this point, I watch Kobe interviews just to pass the time and soak in his knowledge. Love this guy.

[@thechrisjohnshow6211]

Running past this interview now hits me in a tender place. This man lived and died for basketball

[@gshivs793]

24:47 most Kobe answer ever! "What you say when they double team you Kobe?" Kobe: "They shoulda sent another one." This man is a GOAT

[@benchwarmerss9165]

G Shivs that’s the part I just passed 🤣🤣🤣

[@creydadj]

G Shivs Tell that to Devin Booker

[@danielkim3404]

@@creydadj 👏👏👏👏

[@BenzoEsquire]

Exactly. Anything else would’ve been like huh?

[@adorthuscherry2045]

Hahahaha indeed

[@KobeKid248]

Man Kobe is working 24/7! publishing books, giving interviews, helping out kids in his mamba camp, on top of that taking care of his family and still motivating the next generation. This man is truly a goat on and off the court. 👏🏾🐐

[@SoleSquad]

$harpshooter24 let’s not act like lebron doesn’t have a whole school...

[@creydadj]

The next generation

[@mikedfelix]

What is he up to these days?

[@jsneaze]

Listening to Kobe…..Kobe makes u feel like he was everybody’s fam bam 💯💯💯

[@falkirkshelby2313]

The way he explains the Triangle, Game Plans and Strategies in such an intellectual way just makes me feel that the whole Basketball world (including fans and the future players of the game) was robbed from the knowledge that this man can give. There are so many things that Mamba can STILL do and STILL contribute in this game. We miss you Kobe!

[@bigcheech1937]

Lol ran into Darius Miles at a Sandwich shop in Hollywood last week and he told me to check this podcast...salute 🙏🏿

[@fbi7717]

Ok baller shot caller 20 inche blades on a impala

[@grumpee8432]

Danny Jones that don’t even rhyme, but okay👊

[@fbi7717]

@@grumpee8432 call her get laid tonite swisher rolled tight sum sum sum sum i hit the highway making money the fly way but its got to be a better way

[@damarimoland1613]

Danny Jones 😂😂😭

[@fbi7717]

@@damarimoland1613 u feeeel me!!

[@bv3124]

Man Kobe is the MOST PROFESSIONAL athlete ever in my eyes. He was serious about the game. He definitely put his 10,000 hours in mentally and physically to the game. A true outlier

[@ernesttriplett7555]

Beyond 10,000, I'm sure

[@bigdave9188]

@J calling his teammates soft should be counted as motivation

[@razkable]

people dont realize how bad kobe was when he came into the nba and how long he must of worked to get respect from a team with jones shaq and exel on it..they never were going to give it to him he had to take it...like seriously he was the kid ...and he took it so seriously...wish more people cared like he did from 1999-2010...he gave it his all...

[@Himothy_of_anime]

@@razkable "people dont realize how bad Kobe was when he came into the nba" Kobe was ranked number 1 in highschool he definitely wasn't bad his coach just didn't like him and the team was pretty good. But what I was say about Kobe (being his biggest fan) is that his work ethic out way his talent. Kobe didn't had Lebron or MJ level talent but he had the drive even at a young age to reach that level. Also say you wish more people care no one cared as much as Kobe no one worked harder so you can't compare players to Kobe but people do care some names like Giannis, Jimmy and so on and they work hard.

[@James_Edward59]

There’s only a few people I can think of that dedicated everything to their sport, didn’t drink smoke or party and worked 24/7. Kobe, Mayweather Jr and Cristiano Ronaldo.

[@georgiadog24]

How does this gold not have 10M views?

[@salladiallo9766]

Kobe was a true definition of excellence, articulate, humble , relentless , curious, god fearing man , great dad , great husband and fucking rich. RIP my brother until we meet again 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ronb357]

He always sounds smarter than anyone that has ever interviewed him.

[@billyracercar]

Ronnie Brown haven’t thought about that but I would have to agree

[@MarlonAndGabriela]

billyracercar I totally agree with you as well. Dude is super articulate. I wonder what his IQ was?

[@anthonycfletcher1232]

So true. He sounds like a scientist, a coach or a practitioner of the highest order!

[@freakincrod]

@@anthonycfletcher1232 he was a practitioner of the highest order

[@LonghornsLegend]

His interviews at 17 he sounded like a scholar that was way ahead of his time

[@montekarlo262]

I must say I'm impressed with Darius Miles' interviewing skills.

[@fail_master_z]

Much agreed

[@boignyflynn2653]

Nore of the Drink Champs Podcast could learn a lot from this guy.

[@fakeaccount6211]

montekarlo262 he’s really good!

[@streetpoetrychannel7698]

U frm Racine? Da 262?

[@montekarlo262]

@@streetpoetrychannel7698 yeah, I'm from Racine.

[@mauricemallari6365]

23:09 The NBA granted your wish Mamba! Revamped the All Star game and made it more competitive. Even named the MVP trophy after you! We miss you everyday. RIP Bean!

[@Given2Fly7173]

Guess they didn’t listen to him this year!

[@creydadj]

Kobe’s last willing testament

[@chiefceephgaming]

He would have killed this podcast era especially talking about things we haven't heard before from him

[@Triple_SixGod]

This is the holy grail episode we’ve all been waiting for 🤯

[@MrLomdse]

Preach Pastor God lol let's gooooo

[@daxburbridge7318]

Amen!!!

[@LawDog88]

Let the church say, “Amen!!!”

[@eddiefegan674]

Facts

[@mylock2620]

It's The God Amen

[@gunner0479]

Wish this could be longer. I can listen to kobe talk basketball forever.

[@checkoutmyplaylist6047]

Get off hiz planterz

[@yaboycurtis1103]

Kobes my GOAT

[@straightlead8]

you sound suspect

[@thomasdawson4323]

Real student of tge game

[@realmontana6838]

CheckOut MyPlaylist you have to be a CNJ follow

[@DazedCutty]

I come back to this a lot. RIP Kobe.

[@mgioia2]

Accidental basketball...that is the most accurate thing i've heard...the more and more i hear from Kobe, the more i respect the dude...

[@nigelmitchell657]

I’m a die hard Lebron fan. But this dude right here. His intelligence when he is talking about the game is unmatched.

[@aoclive6710]

Nigel Mitchell curry for three bang

[@outkastoriginal1379]

@@aoclive6710 "OOOHHHH BLOCKED BY JAMES!!"

[@Brooklyn11236]

Outkast Original lol

[@ihatecasuals5065]

Facts bro

[@MyWay-ls4cp]

@@Brooklyn11236 Good one J

[@georgeparker8198]

Bruh I love how petty Kobe is "I would never let the Nuggets win a playoff series because George Karl wouldn't play me in the 4th Quarter of the 1998 all star game" lmao

[@ramjb]

Nothing new. Plenty of that during his career. Kobe wasn't a player to forgive, much less forget, anything he perceived as disrespect. If you did something to him he'd make sure he'd come back at you and make you bleed for it. The best instance wasn't the nuggets nor George Karl. He destroyed the Nuggets in the playoffs he matched up against them. Had Karl not been the coach, he'd been out on a mission to destroy them anyway - it's playoffs mentality after all, right?. Of course that little extra motivation being there would spice things up but I don't think he'd played with any less focus had it been any other coach. But the best instance... see. He DESTROYED the Mavericks in 05/06 scoring 62 in three quarters. In a freakin' game played in DECEMBER, not in playoff contetion, not in the off season...but when it wasn't even the middle of the regular season. Dude scored more points in three quarters than the whole other team collectively. He dropped **62 points in 32 minutes** He was everywhere. He was making fools out of everyone in the Mavs. They tried everything to stop him. Double teams, triple teams, shoving, pushing, EVERYTHING, he didn't care, he went on dropping points. And he was playing for an awful Lakers team against the eventual finalists of the NBA - it wasn't like playing a group of tanking morons taking it easy. It was savagery on a scale rarely seen before or after. People talk all the time about Toronto and the 81pts game. I saw that game live. I swear he'd gone for 90 had he played the fourth quarter, but instead he chose to sit down and rest for the remainder of the game. For me it was his best scoring performance ever. Dirk Nowitzki rates it as the best individual performance he's ever witnessed on a basketball court. The reason?. The Mavs was coached by Avery Johnson, but one of his assistants was Del Harris. Del Harris was Kobe's coach in LA for his two first pro seasons, the guy who was benching him most of the time on the first one, and didn't play him as much as he should have on the 2nd one. And Bryant dropped 62 effing points in three effin' quarters of a regular season game (not playoffs - regular season) on them because of his beef with an **ASSISTANT COACH** on the other team who had not put him as a starter on his two first pro years in LA. Something that had happened **8 years before**. I'm not sure if it was pettyness. I'd rather say that Kobe would settle his scores against you no matter what, no matter how, and not matter how long it'd take him to do it - but he'd see them settled. That's something I actually admire on that cat. But come on...tearing up your team, outscoring it in three quarters, because you are it's ASSISTANT COACH who didn't start him 8 YEARS EARLIER?... that's revenge taken to some ludicrous levels XD

[@LatrellHassell]

ramjb oh it’s competition and etc but there is a level of pettiness that has to be taken into consideration

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

George Parker Facts bro. Compete

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

Latrell Hassell nah. Petty is for excuse makers. Every head knows when they do somebody dirty. There is no momentary blindness. Reap what you sow

[@bobthebuilderfixingyourgir7092]

Latrell Hassell cant be petty if basketball was his job/career/life..

[@2king5singh2]

D Miles is surprisingly good at interviewing and his voice tone and trajectory while changing subjects asking questions transitionally lol 👌 or am I buggin

[@winstonsmiths2449]

You are spot on! Is it ME or does Kobe look like he really enjoyed this interview over others? Even Matt Barnes All the Smoke, Kobe enjoyed but not like this one.

[@BuellerTELEVISION]

I watch this once a year

[@clavell6841]

Kobe might be smartest athlete I think I've witnessed.

[@tclass99]

Listen to any true great talk about the game they play and they all come off like this. Tom Brady. Ray Lewis. MJ. Bird. Magic. Gretzky. Lemieux. Jeter. Etc.

[@thunderhammer593]

Should listen to Aaron rodgers

[@clavell6841]

@@thunderhammer593 no disrespect to Aaron Rodger I like him but he doesn't have 5 chips and an Academy Award straight out of high school. Mamba is on another level.

[@clavell6841]

@@tclass99 All nice players you're naming but none as prolific as Kobe w/ 5 chips and an Academy Award all straight out of high school! Mamba is another level!

[@litesout0_o639]

@@clavell6841 stfu i hate people like you

[@jermondcraigwilliamsjr.6046]

Kobe: "Jordan wasn't sharing information with anybody, but he did with me: Why?!? Because he knows I'm about that LIFE". Greatest humble yet Savage comment ever by A NBA Player🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️💯💯💯🚫🧢🚫🧢🏀💵

[@razkable]

meanwhile kobes rapping about tyra banks...stop it..kobe was not all about that life...

[@Yankeesjock]

13:32

[@jermondcraigwilliamsjr.6046]

@@razkable 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. u mad still?

[@jermondcraigwilliamsjr.6046]

@John Espo you're A raiders fan. get outta here.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂yall ass

[@davidmiller595]

@@razkable basketball life. All in. Psycho obsessed. Not hood life

[@treatmentbound5321]

Kobe was such a legend. Hard to believe this inspiring man is no longer with us. Rest In Peace.

[@alanbrivio3094]

Still cannot believe he’s not in this world anymore 🥺

[@Doctorchrisjohnson]

How do you feel about double teaming in pick up ball? Kobe: send another one!

[@saidufofanah2210]

Christopher Johnson 😂😂 that’s cold

[@Yunginbfresh]

Bruh !!! 🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@cashondeliver]

I don’t mind a double but Idk how my teammates feel 😂

[@CM-yg9uu]

Joakim Noah has entered the chat: YEAH WE ARE ‼️

[@uenoocean9521]

Good too see brothers socializing off the court. The human side.

[@KingKratos79]

And without any drama

[@anthonywatts7696]

Ueno Ocean this is the best thing to watch wish more would do this

[@tallboottallboot4941]

Lol what!!!!

[@kidistight]

I agree would be nice if more players from this generation got together more.

[@rickeygeetv6197]

19:08 At this point he talks about how he had to get stronger to compete. I told my dad years ago that I noticed how much stronger Kobe looked after the air balls that he was shooting. This statement confirmed what I already knew. RIP Kobe!

[@steviechampagne]

can’t believe he’s gone. he would be HUGE in attacking the weak nba of today. he was the last of the old guard. the true masters

[@January6thugs]

Wade? Carter? wtf you talking about.

[@kidrappper85]

I look up to Kobe. He's the reason I was competitive growing up. He's also the reason why I used to study so hard in college. He taught me perseverance. I'm glad to have watched Kobe.

[@israelgomez695]

kidrappper85 same

[@jamesh6516]

Thats crazy comin from a Celtics fan

[@zerocal76]

I watched Kobe his whole career man! I appreciate that he continues to inspire

[@marouns7010]

What do you say when you get doubled team? "Send another one" 😂😂😂 this man is cold

[@xxJP805xx]

Players soft nowadays!! Not Kobe!!

[@Pinocchio420]

2023 and still crying

[@rachellehoofe8348]

He was unique as a person, high class. RIP man

[@TheMrKennyC]

You can see Darius Mile and Q Rich listening to Kobe thinking what they could’ve done differently.

[@youngbillrussell34]

Facts bro. They didn't have the mindset to be good

[@dschaeffer1833]

lolol facts

[@samgunz1]

FACTS 💯 they are night and day

[@xXSprMgaAwsmFxyHtXx]

I think they both tried hard, but they have admiration for just how hard he went

[@jarrik262]

I am sure most of us watch this and wish we had dedicated ourselves to a craft like Kobe did instead of only giving 70% and wasting time doing bull shit with our friends.

[@daibm5392]

Kobe is the ONLY celebrity who passed and I cried like a b$ch. Thanks for all the childhood memories sir! R.I.P.

[@dariansmith337]

Dam you got 24 likes I can’t mess it up

[@luisbolanos8393]

Same bro, I kept asking myself why I felt so hurt by it. Like we didn’t know each other, and I felt like I lost a big bro.

[@mandeezy213]

Aye I feel u cuz I sho damn cried...I was against kobe in a competitive way but always had respect towards his game and for the simple fact that he wanted to go to the bulls at a point made me respect him even more😩😩

[@SuperMuckone]

Word

[@t99155]

Big facts 💯 this hit me like MIchael Jackson’s death cried like a baby too. People called me Kobe in my hood where I grew up cause I was and still am very good at shooting and have a killer mentality for the most part. Kobe was and always will be a GOAT Mamba R.I.P everyone on the helicopter who passed that day and man it’s so crazy Gigi is gone too 🤦‍♂️

[@DEEtv365]

Sigh eerie situation...That morning as his helicopter crashed, I was listening to this interview while traveling on the way to see my daughter. Hit me hard

[@dannyboii1288]

He’s ambition to win,to compete and to master his craft is out of this world. Definitely a legend of our generation. We miss you.

[@futureDreamer4]

Every Kobe interview is something special.

[@Maxjuliann]

I’m so glad that Kobe is willing to talk about his career and drop knowledge . He is such an intelligent man , Iverson is my favorite player of all time but Kobe inspires me more than anyone , he is my idol

[@trafalgarlaw5100]

thats crazy.. AI my all time too. and kobe i can listen talk all day. gems on gems

[@628curtis]

Same bro, AI was it

[@JesusIsMyPastor]

Don't idolize another man. Just respect his gifts

[@trinigladiator8830]

@@FreshSlippp You're a dickhead for that comment.

[@lyricssong7151]

@@FreshSlippp he didnt rape anyone! He was a victim of the moment of a woman that took advantage of his lifestyle and I'm a woman

[@jovannjohnson8306]

This interview hits way different in 2021 in many different ways.

[@_camy_]

Agreed man. So sad

[@hectordiaz1553]

Every Kobe interview is inspiring. His work ethic is like no other.

[@jcabrera8425]

Kobe got Darius asking questions the way a son ask questions to his dad.

[@devvv4616]

Q Rich can't even look him straight in the eye for a couple seconds lol. That's some deep level of respect

[@jamaalhorton2343]

jose cabrera whole truth! He idolized Kobe ! He used to come home from the NBA and always talk about Kobe!! ALL THE TIME!

[@alexislopez6787]

😂😂

[@David_R922]

Kobe's 4 years older than Darius so he probably saw Kobe as a role model.

[@jobbrown4643]

21:34 Unbelievable... George Karl's the reason Kobe TORTURED me as a young Nuggets fan every goddamn year in the playoffs.

[@mannyramirez9962]

Job Brown LMAO

[@nine3seven]

dope 😭

[@spizzle2323]

I watched this interview the 1 day it was uploaded and now I'm witching it today,, the tears just started rolling out of nowhere,, just his voice makes u want to listen to him, thanks for the memories Kobe Bryant...

[@Ygtrecey]

This man had years of experience, wisdom and knowledge to share with the world. Wish he was still here 🙏🏽 RIP KOBE 🐐

[@charlesc.b2435]

On CHRIST... This is legendary, the respect they have for Kobe is unprecedented, for me it's how most 80's and 90's kids feel about Kobe you don't have to be a fan but you had to respect Kobe! Dudes work ethic is one of a kind.

[@zerocal76]

Its awesome. You can tell they really enjoyed the interview and its easy to see they admire the man a lot.

[@shanedrayton7662]

Indeed

[@artiestrokes9011]

Rip Kobe 🤦🏾‍♂️ saddest day in sports history

[@robertmiller5425]

Saddest day in history period. His death changed something. The world doesnt feel the same now

[@saidufofanah2210]

Forsure

[@cjj9127]

Robert Miller it’s sad but no where near saddest day in history Jesus

[@robertmiller5425]

@@cjj9127 thats your opinion. I feel different

[@cjj9127]

Robert Miller feel sorry for you dude you too into a man that never knew you existed

[@thechampionsjourney9767]

The shot the really matters is the pull up shot 17:28. Kobe mastered the fundamentals, thats why he could do some many other things incredibly well, fundamentals on autopilot. Great inspiration, he will be impacting us and the way we think for a long time. Amazing human being

[@jazzyj2899]

"My body -- sit down, be humble. You're not telling me when I'm walking away" i'mma live this starting today. RIP GOAT

[@victorlopez007]

Kobe’s interviews alone are what make him 🐐

[@troysousa-semper7430]

Sound Of Cannae no brain detected alert

[@Mattking410]

It frustrates me to see Kobe get skipped over in GOAT conversations. The amount of energy and focus this man put into the game of basketball to be the best is unmatched by anyone. To this day I’m still inspired to do anything in my life hearing Kobe speak about anything. Solidified GOAT after this video hands down. Two way killer who was going to give you 40 that night and still hold you under 5 points on the other end. No one can match the level Kobe is at for me ever.

[@Las-yv5id]

I mean, over MJ? A man who was consistently the scoring leader AND defensive player candidate each year, in a league where defenders could be far more physical? Kobe is phenomenal. But MJ is the still the standard.

[@jcmaybenot]

He can be your GOAT, he's not the GOAT of basketball though

[@jaccbolton]

Kobe is basically the Michael Jordan of the 2000s. Lets just agree they were both top level players

[@giannislampadoxitos9170]

@@Las-yv5id Facts bro.

[@Balal8281]

jaccbolton and it’s Kawhi Leonard now. He’s the closest thing to Jordan and Kobe now. Especially Jordan...

[@lante07]

It still feels surreal..

[@MichaelDominguez25]

Still can't believe this man is gone unbelievable

[@donikquac]

Me either 😌

[@ListenUp39]

Kobe is intense 24/7 😂

[@richardprice4594]

Kobe is the GOAT of this generation no debates

[@yvans.]

We can debate with Tim Duncan stop being disrespectful

[@tyreewalker8412]

Tim Duncan is Great no Doubt but kids didn’t grow up wanting to be like him it was Kobe so that makes him the goat of this generation

[@richardprice4594]

@@yvans. Tim Duncan is talented yes ...but tim Duncan was blessed to have pop from the beginning of his career

[@What5Poppin5lime]

Richard Price Kobe use to kill the Spurs. He kept the Spurs from more chanpionships

[@richardprice4594]

@@What5Poppin5lime ppl forget because of pop Duncan won a ring in his rookie season

[@MikeP-gr5vq]

Loved the outro when they said “this is HALL OF FAME. Top 3 of ALL TIME”

[@malcxm54]

7:24 this burns now to listen to man😔

[@Haddonfield63]

Kobe might not be here in the physical but he’s still here with us. His energy has spread over all of us

[@kimberleydavidson4020]

JuaronTheMan Tru💯

[@L.S.B_]

1oo% in the ether

[@jaynice6969]

amen Mamba 4 life and Mambacita

[@joycefinklea191]

I 4/1 believe that 100%

[@dwyanewade8645]

Facts

[@jwhitit]

Omg I never thought y’all would get the Laker GOAT. please believe I’m watching this completely undisturbed

[@Youknowwhathido]

Agent00J Lebron on the way too. KD and Kobe has been on here, it’s only right that Lebron comes through

[@ryanwhitehead817]

The G.OA.T

[@richardprice4594]

@@Youknowwhathido why would u mention LeBron

[@CaliMango23]

Game V. Game

[@edugen100]

Once they got dwade on here I was like ball game they got it

[@joshrobertson7187]

My favorite Basketball player of all time. I mean I really love Kobe. Kobe is 1 year older than me. I feel like I grew with him. I have been a Laker fan since I was 5. And when we traded for him I felt like he was my family. This dude is my Goat. Kobe has bought me so much happiness as a Laker fan. I no nobody cares how I feel about him. But watching him it made me begin to cry because he was a big part of my life. Thank you Kobe for all the years you gave me. I use to talk so much trash because I had you. It will never be another Kobe. 🐐

[@lonzo1169]

Kobe didn’t have a problem sharing knowledge as long as you put in the work. Kobe, damn man. Wish you good wherever you are my guy. You left us too soon.

[@LittleDragon6]

Shout out to Van Exel and Eddie Jones! Get em on the podcast!

[@spencerwhitsett9350]

He'll yea

[@lg3385]

Two of my personal favorites. Hated when LA traded Jones for Glenn Rice (and I liked Rice) but it did start the Kobe Shaq 3peat.

[@PrimordialBeing360]

Facts

[@czaleo100fuegos]

1000%!!

[@jasond.gregory9184]

Nick the quick and Eddie Jones were fun to watch

[@Lewash24]

"I didn't wanna be around guys that see me out and knowing im not working.."

[@Dubb399]

He lying he hiding secrets i see through kobe he was somewhere fuckn bitches in his spair time

[@boobiemiles6321]

@@Dubb399 why hide what all players do and have a code to not reveal to there wife's stupid ass

[@killa5008]

Boobie Miles facts

[@jermondcraigwilliamsjr.6046]

@@Dubb399 it's spare bro go back to school or stay in school

[@albertoascari9390]

I think about Kobe every single day. Top 2 ever in my soul and mind.

[@Vibestheory]

I’ve cried 4x in my life. When Kobe died was one of them. Thanks Kob

[@thedredgod]

23:10 Kobe wishes the all star game would be revamped....he got his wish 😔

[@z3r0lt50]

For sure he would've enjoyed playing with that kind of intensity in the 4th quarter of the all-star game. I know I would have loved seeing him in that format! 24/8 and 2 forever

[@droopfloyd9675]

Odds case we xx ž

[@JuanSanchez-qp1xp]

Fuck ;(

[@raingubb]

I thought the same thing! To bad it took his death to make the game competitive! I hope it's like that every year until the end of time. #PlayHardForKobe

[@JT-fv6ih]

That would be a could 10sec clip to play on the jumbo tron before the all star game

[@ty99ism]

Kobe is a great man who happened to play basketball...you can tell he probably would have been great at whatever he did...his ethic

[@Bran-don321]

Definitely makes me wonder what if he grow up poor or one of his family members had an incurable disease? This guy could of come up with a life changing invention or some kind of cure?? Definitely a Tesla, Shakespeare or da Vinci type.

[@JADDA4REAL]

Kobe and Gianna are In Heaven Playing Basketball! 🙏🏾💖💯🙌🏾

[@imbsmit]

I love interviews with Kobe & Nip. LA Legends!! It’s like you learn something every time they talk

[@Peelivision]

Y'all gotta get Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on here ASAP

[@hasanhatten959]

Peel.I.am BIG FACTS!!

[@timhoward5]

NBA Season 82. Yes, Facts!

[@Firstnameunknownfr]

Only old ass niggas know him fuck that

[@SaintFrenchy]

Big time facts

[@richboss8655]

Kobe got a point players play harder at Rico Hines open runs then they do a all-star game

[@progressivelibertarianview8832]

Yup, that's the real Allstar game.

[@benchwarmerss9165]

D1nonly1 vacation off??? Man after the east cameback behind oversimplified and Marburry I’m not hearing that ... lebron turned it into this let’s be friends and relax type shit

[@Skin3y]

Bench Warmers yeah lebron showed everybody they can live their best life

[@markdelgado7130]

No one wants to be embarassed in front of millions. Look at brandon knight

[@benchwarmerss9165]

I Skin3y granted he did but don’t cheat the people who came to see you ....

[@wwjack215]

Kobe the legend

[@DC-op8fs]

I'm watching this an Kobe seems so alive, Its months later an I still find it hard to believe Kobe is gone. I'm the same age as Kobe an it sucks to know I won't get to see his talent for the rest of my life, gone to soon.

[@Bigdaddy-nh7mb]

Darius Miles was asking some damn good questions

[@soaky4]

“Accidental Basketball” - I knew there was something fundamental that I disliked about today’s basketball, but I didn’t have a succinct term to describe it. Thanks, Kobe B. Bryant!!

[@parrishjordan4729]

soaky1 exactly

[@jcmaybenot]

Lol Kobe is one of the best to ever do it, but kick and penetration isn't accidental at all

[@saxking101]

Jae Choi accidental as is you don't plan who is there to receive the kick out. Someone is just there

[@jcmaybenot]

@@saxking101 ? That's by design, which is why spacing/shooting is the most important aspect of the game today. The Triangle takes advantage of bigger men being able to operate the post and passing across while giving the guards space to make a move or shoot, but a modern four out also does this except it is more oriented to shoot threes and layups.

[@saxking101]

Jae Choi by design? You can’t anticipate if the receiver is a high or low 3pt shooter. You just hope they’ll have a good enough look to knock it down. That’s not planning that’s just pick up basketball

[@paulozhan]

Kobe is immortal. I am happy that we interviewed him to exhaustion. I am happy that people who played with or against him have so many stories to tell about him. That is, imo, how you get to live forever. He was sage, and someone should catalog all his interviews and ideas. Most of all, I am happy that we gave him his flowers while he was around to get them. RIP, forever missed

[@KarlaElaine100]

“Play basketball with purpose...not accidental basketball.” Every coach needs to watch this...from grade school all the way up.

[@creydadj]

Man accidental HS bball is the WORST!

[@kingdongo4388]

Yes

[@NoHandlzz]

Man people need to start living life on purpose

[@august6281]

yes

[@kingofcomments1917]

* with purpose * . His point about structure was so spot on

[@NobeeNobe]

Q-Rich - "To score that many points...I know you tired" Kobe - **frown, shoulder shrug...nah

[@t99155]

😂😂

[@ndomingo2906]

High intelligence, high drive, high achiever. Kobe’s the type of dude who would succeed in any profession he chose to go into.

[@khuranahfp]

"It's a competition, I'm here to destroy you" - Mamba ... That mentality is bar none.

[@asher6901]

Listening to Kobe break down the triangle offense and the way the defense reacts to it brings a new meaning to dedication Dude’s crazy

[@MentalStillness]

He's not crazy it's just being a student of the game.

[@eib3137]

He's been playing and studying the game damn near his whole life he better be able to know how the defense reacts.

[@jaynightlife4628]

If yall don't know, his work ethic is INSANE.

[@iamking7134]

Makes me respect Tex Winter even more for creating the offense

[@jaynightlife4628]

@@iamking7134 he and Tex Winter used to sit and watch game film for HOURS. Not the broadcasted game with commentary but the game film from different camera angles.

[@wes2262]

You told Kobe “we couldn’t have used you anyway?” 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@donmarleymall]

Yeah I bet Charlotte wish they could of kept him.

[@creydadj]

I guarantee you this will be on his HOF speech

[@mr.plenty757]

@@donmarleymall they kicking their selves til this day

[@dc7424]

@@creydadj we're robbed of a HOF speech 😭😭😭😭😢😢😢

[@dc7424]

It would be amazing that because he was a writer he had something already started or written...

[@rickydamiron8762]

You could tell they were in awe of Kobe. Much respect to all 3 of them.

[@bjsing247]

So heavy to hear how proud he was of his little girl. They had so much to look forward to. Class act.

[@Lord_Basileus]

Kobe said how dare you double team me and not triple team during a pickup game #blackmamba 🐍🐍 #goattalk 🐐🐐🐐

[@skullettrump3424]

Haha fuck Devin Booker.