Smush Parker on Reaching Out to Kobe to End Feud, Kobe Sending Signed Items for His Pastor (Part 7)

[@reginaldbernard2554]

This is by far the best interview from Smush. Something positive in the end. I never knew this story before so it's really great to hear that from Smush.

[@DJ-mj3kw]

I found the part about Smush playing overseas very interesting. Bullet holes in hotels, bombs going off, etc... i wish they discussed that further.

[@tyner00family]

Smush Parker is my new favorite player 😊 I'm a fan of Smush's sincerity 💯

[@jay2k703]

😂😂

[@BullieMarleyDope]

New favorite player is wild lol😂

[@johnnythebeagle]

His authenticity is refreshing. I like him a lot after this interview.

[@DeathRow24]

Bruh glazing for no reason 😂

[@theblackmonk3153]

😂😂😂😂 lmfao I’m not 💀

[@RolandBullock-ej8wl]

We all know Kobe mellowed out considerably once he didn't have the pressure of personal winning attached! He focused that energy on coaching and his family and his creative arts work!

[@RatedMRR]

Met Smush Parker here in Harlem back in the summer of 2008. Good dude. Glad he’s doing well for himself.

[@vladtv]

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV KZbin Member - kzbin.infojoin

[@DeemacTV]

Meet Smush a few times in my city always a cool dude, I hate that Kobe treated him so cold but you made it bro!

[@TuneRealpolitik]

That Brooklyn hat is TIGHT but salute to Smush

[@DerryleBrown]

Spike Lee. Mars Blackmon cap

[@TuneRealpolitik]

@@DerryleBrown learned something new today.. salute

[@morelife6508]

​@@DerryleBrown It's goofy and something you'd see someone wear who rides the short bus.

[@Bruce-r4z]

yep its a big cycling team from the 70's and that is a cycling cap that fits under your helmet.

[@RWH3354]

I luv the Smush Interview... poor kid had it hard on the Lakers...but U can see & hear what a down to earth guy he is! I wish him nothing but good things in the rest of his life... very thoughtful he asked for something special for his pastor!

[@moehendrxx7964]

Kobe signing the ball for Smush reminds me of when Jordan tells the story of how Rodman got kicked out of a game and later went to Jordans room asking to share a cigar. Its the gestures to let people know you apologize and/or accept an apology 🫡

[@davidjohnson5164]

It's hard not to speak ill off the dead in this case but......smh Kobe

[@podfather6448]

“Could’ve gotten in his helicopter..” .. now Vlad I hope someone checks you for this.

[@rainin3pointers]

Looking for this comment!

[@darianlynch2687]

This dude has been super disrespectful for way too long.

[@injusticeberserker2800]

When did he say this

[@podfather6448]

@@injusticeberserker2800did you not watch the video? 11:00

[@MrBigkurt77]

I literally cringed.

[@hugomartinez8266]

You are loved and respected Smush. I knew that when you and Newtown HS busted me and my team’s ass with that full court press for almost the entire game you were a special player. 👊 🗽 🏀

[@FlyLifeWorldwide]

Vlad: He could’ve thrown it in his fireplace and got in his helicopter 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@johndoe-bk6ft]

Vlad kills me cutting people off not letting them finish a thought or sentence! So what you done ur research but this is why Club Shay is blowing up is because guest really feel comfortable to key word CONVERSATE!

[@mrbutchie28]

Facts!

[@yoyoswift9926]

Yes I indeed! Vlad acts like he's the one who lived the guests life. He's got a weird style of interviewing where he tells the guest what they did instead of asking them about a specific topic and letting them unwind it. So annoying. Club Shay Shay Rules!

[@blackescobar269]

Word. Club Shay Shay way better, then even though Vlad been on for ages

[@BroCoolFire]

Vlad is only good at interrogation not Interviewing

[@h3artands0uLL]

Thank you!! This was killing me that he was narrating everything step by step for Smush and Smush was just being really polite waiting for him to end before sharing his pov even though it was HIS lived experience! I can’t watch any more Vlad after this. Too irritating.

[@newrainmusic]

Kobe is dope for doing that bruh he clearly didn’t have to respond at all that says a lot

[@titans360ify]

Kobe a hoe lmao that’s like sending a whore hush money

[@thedojoofmanhood2136]

lol thanks for telling us exactly what was literally discussed and mentioned word for word

[@Powerule23]

He likely delegated the response. Regardless, he looked out.

[@deepblouxstrength]

I didn't know much about Smush Parker during his playing days, but I really respect and admire how level-headed he is now. He seems wise and respectable. Conducts himself well. I'm a fan of Smush the man.

[@dthomason119]

I'm a big Bean guy, watched him ever since he came in the league as a Lakers fan; he definitely earned my respect. But I was very disappointed in Kobe for the way he treated some of his teammates. I understand he had a plan, but it was wrong. We all grow and mature, I'm glad he was able to make right on some of these things with former teammates before his still devastating passing.

[@aconater]

Its competition and a drive to be on top these basketball players are grown men Kobe was no different than all the greats in every sport they expect the best from teammates

[@TheTruthAllDay]

Jordan was worse

[@GregoryMichaelCarter]

He sounds like he lived a very interesting life. Ball is life. R.I.P. Mamba.

[@jayrod535]

Smush!! I remember vividly playing together for a couple years at the YMCA McBurny baby! Hope all is well my brother!

[@Brhoward31]

I made 2 pro baseball rosters and not playing killed me. Now that I'm 35, I'm proud of the fact I was even in the convo. I think that's what young people don't get, it's a business before talent. Once you get the college, fun is over, it's now a job

[@h3artands0uLL]

What did he mean by that, it’s a business not a sport? I get that money drives damn near everything but how does it apply to him being in the NBA? That because it’s a business he didn’t get to play? Wouldn’t that depend on his talent? He didn’t explain

[@Brhoward31]

Here's a personal example: I was trying out for the Newark Bears (they don't exist anymore), made it to the final cut, and OUT PLAYED the ex-major leaguer BUT who's going to generate money some bum nigga named Bryan Howard or someone who put asses in the seats before?

[@UndecidedColorway]

​@h3artands0uLL because in the NBA depending who you know and who's your agent and who's circles your around can give players more chances of getting resigned to teams. Sometimes GMs sign players just off a favor to someone.

[@PhatDimes]

GREAT Kobe story....MAN I was hoping he was gonna say Kobe came to the church on the low and surprised the pastor. Kobe and Iverson will still always be my fave players. 👍

[@OfficialMrGrouchy]

Let the people talk when you ask a question 😂😂

[@JonJon-co3zj]

I remember that line in full metal jacket..... u will not like me but the more u hate me the more u will learn.

[@Hackaveli]

Say what you want, Bean was a stand up guy

[@williammitchell5066]

Not in Colorado bring up Shaq name and buying diamond rings

[@ldking5132]

Kobe the man was. Kobe the basketbll player was a monster. That's why we love him.

[@jmck9588]

Aren't we forgetting that he had some "asshole" in him? You tell me. I'm really really really really wondering 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 about that!

[@caprice3509]

@@williammitchell5066everybody done did some fuck shit at one point in they life grow tf up and stop getting online acting like you perfect

[@Goodguy1ful]

@@williammitchell5066 That wasn't a big deal... he didn't say anything to the cops that was illegal on Shaq's part ... and Shaq didn't seem that phased by it

[@da11king]

The story ended well 😊✨️✌🏾. Great interview

[@AliAbdullah-u6e]

He got emotional for a couple mins i can see it in his eyes

[@TkKirklandReal]

Very determined man I respect him .

[@Lean6]

Wow…Vlad went there with the helicopter remark. But I get it in the context of the conversation. Kobe was that guy…so busy and on the move that he had to hop around in a helicopter in the fog to stay on schedule. Yet he took the time to meet Smush halfway with the autograph gesture.

[@sx2ap]

Happy him and Kobe got pass everything.

[@StreetCammo]

Keyword Kobe used was 'lazy.' He doesn't like lazy NBA players. He respect those who work hard and take advantage of the opportunities/privileges they are given playing in the NBA. Smush apologized because he was wrong.

[@milesaheadpodcast]

It’s obvious Smush wasn’t lazy if you listen to what he did overseas. All he did was say something in the media in regards to him not passing the ball even though he wasn’t open.

[@StreetCammo]

@milesaheadpodcast Smush apologized because he was wrong. Kobe felt he was lazy. Those are Kobe's words. Doesn't mean he wasn't talented. Kobe, the ultimate work horse, gym rat, felt he should of been working harder from his p.o.v.

[@Me-sm9qk]

Kobe just pushing him to be better if he want to be part of his team kobe obsessed of winning thats why he doesn't care if someone is not pushing himself to the limit and proving doubter wrong. Duncan never talk to parker until he prove himself. Smush never prove himself that why kobe not care. Kobe is all about basketball smush is undrafted kobe was a rebel that time he want help that time if you are kobe you are obsessed in winning and the gm give you smush parker what will you do? He want to win he was the best player that time but its hard to win. Nash have stadoumire and prime shawn marion. Duncan have prime parker and ginobli and great defender bowen and popovich the west was tough that time dallas was also tough that time but lakers giving you smush parker. And kobe from 2004 have tough time personal or basketball he become better eventually after all those challenges.

[@StreetCammo]

@@Me-sm9qk facts

[@Me-sm9qk]

@@StreetCammo i see many media and many players trying to put kobe legacy down seriously. Look what he did to pau in Olympics he hurt pau because he was not tough enough in 2008 finals but look what happen to pau gasol in 2009 and 2010 back to back championship. Because he got the messages. Kobe is a leader with tough love. Kobe just pushing him to be the best version of himself what people want kobe to do? Baby sit him? And now still whining about that? I rather have leader with tough love but pushing me to be the best. This basketball and a business and the goal is to win.

[@clutchk5240]

Lol I heard that quote and always thought it was a good one. Never knew it in regards to Smush Parker. Lol that quote is hilarious but truthful😊

[@Dreaaddy]

3:14 bro ain’t give af 😭

[@SoloDolo01]

vlad be switching up though. some days it’s ukraine others it’s russian.

[@kennylafortune63]

@@SoloDolo01because Ukraine was part of the Soviet union, they gained their independence in 1991

[@SoloDolo01]

@@kennylafortune63 i been watching vlad since 2008 i always heard him say he was russian.

[@morelife6508]

​@@kennylafortune63yeah FBA are notorious for not knowing world events and notorious for not knowing basic geography

[@WORLDWIDESOCAL9]

Ukraine was russia @@SoloDolo01

[@AmericanCriminals]

Im glad Ricky Ross smacked the fire out of Vlad, he is a pure cornball for that helicopter comment.

[@drewski438]

Damn when was this?? Is that why he stopped coming on the show?

[@tallmandingo22]

Disgusting comment. Vlad is a demon, I’m sure of it

[@hix9306]

@@drewski438that happened a while back

[@randomrandy3059]

He sued Ricky too.

[@pac4l486]

Saying “Got in his helicopter” is bogus.

[@festdabest3678]

I felt some type of way😮 bout it too

[@nice1288]

Vlad is so condescending

[@mrbutchie28]

Vlad is cornball

[@justsayin7865]

I know so dumb I guess Vlad is thinking any publicity is good publicity

[@jackboyholla4002]

He know what he did dude despicable for that

[@kendrickbell8525]

You can say they both matured emotionally over, like when kobe and shaq had the televised one on one sit down.

[@FLYNASSRYAN]

Kudos to you vlad for showing love to smush with the compliment you made toward him. People don’t realize how hard it is to actually “make it” to the nba and actually play. they’re essentially experts at what they do at that level. Yeah we as fans shoot the shit and call players weak lol but we know they actually good to have made it. Takes a lot.

[@phillipcotton833]

I don't care if you average 1 minute per game...you bring home an NBA paycheck, you've had a HELL of an accomplishment as a basketball player.

[@SugaRay5x2]

You blessed brother

[@OGReeks]

"...and got in his helicopter lol" was one hell of a Freudian slip

[@imachamp88]

That’s says a lot if Kobe signed some items for his pastor

[@yourbighomeysbighomey6226]

Story don’t sit well with me. Smush wasn’t wrong, his PASTOR got him to beg somebody he was at odds with for an autograph, which when he learned of his character he shouldn’t have wanted it anymore anyway. By Kobe signing that, it made him feel like he was right, so he threw a chicken bone to dude. Smh. You don’t make somebody better by not talking to them, that’s why their chemistry was off. He wanted to win but sabotaged himself, then blamed Smush. Story sucks

[@yourbighomeysbighomey6226]

@tjmcollum5719 I can tell you never won!Talking on the court and off the court are two different things. Smush said Kobe told him in the locker room don’t speak to me. NOBODY said they need to be best friends, but if you only talk on the court, where is the team building? Why you think Bron got a handshake for everybody? Why you think Jordan played cards? Why you think the Pistons had those championship belts? That stuff matters! Kobe was a black mamba, dangerous, loner, always ready to attack. He didn’t win until he changed a lil bit.

[@ICYMIINMIY]

It’s so weird how people on the internet want these two to have beefs so bad when they actually ended their beef. Kobexuals are the worst lol.

[@EmEs1018]

Kobe was a clown.

[@315giants]

lebronsexuals are even weirder

[@jaye5926]

​@@EmEs1018it takes 1 to know 1...u a clown 😋🤡

[@AaR-g6u]

Nobody’s worse than a jorslurper. But I agree jorslurpers and kobe fans are out of this world. But Kobe fans have more for a debate than jordan fans do. On top of that, how do ppl wanna see them beef if Kobe’s passed away? Who wants to see them beef? Just cause ppl are siding with smush means ppl wanna see them beef? Kobe was a certified ahole and jordan is the goat of certified aholes.

[@Unclemarv12]

Bronsexuals, they beyhive and Swifties are the worst of em

[@jordanfromphila]

He said he could have took the letter and threw it in the fire place lol 😆 😂

[@reginaldbstewart395]

Smush ain’t give a damn about Vlad saying he is from Russia

[@NewJackCity1988]

Where’s the time slot for the helicopter statement

[@rkooscar6866]

11:01

[@jmbx7]

As much as i admire Kobe, and he will always be my fav player of all time, i don' tthink Smush did anything wrong. Not sure why Smush had to apologize.

[@ghanaman001]

Cant tell if that was a sick joke @ 11:01 "helicopter" 😕🧐

[@thepriusgod]

100% was intentional

[@MarioBasketballWorkouts]

5:27 best I've ever heard Vlad

[@jimijackson]

He seems like a nice guy

[@AliFrankTheTank]

Vlad hate Kobe wtfffff … he seem like a Celtic fan

[@PskoolKamwatah]

KOBE was great and he will remain the greatest player even those who don't like NBA know who is KOBE the superstar

[@marvinparker2711]

Vlad mentioning Kobe’s helicopter just shows what a disgraceful Hunan being he truly is

[@lambo425]

He's referring to Sebastian Telfair's Kobe story where Kobe told Telfair "you can't guard me because you got here on a bus and I got here on a helicopter". Without context this does sound horrific but that's why he mentioned the helicopter.

[@BlazeDrumArtist]

It came out cringe but remember that was Kobe’s primary transportation almost daily . It was a quick in the moment not best thing to say

[@ldking5132]

I really don't think he meant it that way. Kobe was notorious for flying in his helicopter around LA.

[@ibervillezee9142]

It's based in reality.

[@freddycalipari4242]

Stop crying he used a helicopter everyday

[@l2d4l]

This dude jumped thru...hula-hoops😂

[@rosenamajunas1159]

Smush gonna make a No Lakers Tour

[@chuckd4877]

Wait why would Smush have to apologize?

[@beevee2312]

Griner was a superstar in WNBA as well. Bad example, Vlad.

[@mrsain19]

i dunno, never really got on board so much with the autographs thing. i always was more interested (as interested as a chill person can get) with a photo op from celebs. from the celebs ive encountered over the years, ive always just been cool with a handshake tbh. and i tend to keep it moving. if they have time and i feel like asking in the moment, ill ask for a pic. ive never had any say no. but i havent asked too many for one either. but i cant recall ever really asking any for an autograph. just not my thing i guess.

[@StreetCammo]

Yet he been dissing Kobe for years. Thumbs down.

[@leramfreeman2950]

What's your point? Idolatry is weird. He had experiences with Kobe. Is he supposed to kiss his ass?

[@StreetCammo]

@@leramfreeman2950 he apologized because he was wrong. And he kissed his ass for those signed items. Lol

[@leramfreeman2950]

@StreetCammo He was wrong about what? Stop putting other human beings on pedestals. Kobe Bryant never knew you existed. Parker played with him and thought he was a jerk. So, what was he wrong about?

[@RJ-bw6uq]

@@StreetCammoyou’re a sack chaser. & you’re a man which makes it way worse 😂

[@gloriempaka9474]

​@@leramfreeman2950 exactly!

[@llcoolbeard2922]

Smush whole purpose and ability to be on VLAD is talking about Kobe……. Let that sink in

[@rgtunderworldrgt7773]

No it's not. That's utter Bullllshit Anyone that knew Kobe is a wanted interview since he passed Glad and his team contacts people they want to interview. That's how it works. Smush Didn't contact Vlad asking to be interviewed. So your bullshit point is destroyed. You don't have to like the guy but zero reason to talk sht like that about him

[@disturbedwaves9505]

That helicopter joke was fucked up 😂

[@bcdakid414]

Bro what are we even talking about rn , Kobe is gone , let him rest , and the point the the last thing he did for you was something good shows that he nvr had any personal issues with you bro , i wouldn’t have told vlad any of these bad stories if when he passed away you guys weren’t beefing

[@monyb22]

All facts but let's be real he's only in that chair due to the kobe connection and everybody is watching because of that.

[@jacobguy5811]

He did respond. He sent you exactly what you asked for. He gave you closer. What else did you need😅

[@Xyz_Report]

Kobe smelt weakness on smush

[@stonersimpson_]

😄 Smush just didnt have it

[@Kaniala-l7s]

it was a narc on empath type of sucking energy

[@criticalthought4910]

Smush just wasn’t very good but he had heart

[@JSquared100]

That “helicopter” comment was a sneak, twisted diss you foul for that Vlad

[@mpac418]

Let me add this to this Kobe story. I was not there for it. I use to work at a famous (still famous today) hospital in LA. So I worked in MRI. So we had a Laker player come for an MRI. I dont remember who he was. Clearly, I'm not a big-time player. So he came and have to take off his jewelry but he left it. My tech called him saying he left it here. He said just hold it for me. I will come back next. My tech was like fuck no. Told him to come back to get it. My tech has no idea how much its worth. So he cane back to get it. Then this player came back the next week not sure why. He came and had a bunch of basketballs signed by every Laker on the team and he was giving it out to the children in the cancer center. So my tech said " Man these kids are goibg to be excited to have a ball sign by the Lakers and Kobe. The player said Fuck Kobe. He refused to sign it. Kobe exuse was this player might just try to go sell it to make money. So for the fact Kobe signed it for his pastor says alot.

[@TheBiggHitt]

His neck is big as hell 😂😂😂😂

[@andrey423]

No one gone mention that hat 🧢

[@KrayzieMofoGuy]

For all the comments Vlad gets for allegedly instigating or fishing, he did a great job making peace here. Especially knowing Vlad's final interaction with Kobe was getting blocked by him lmao

[@clo-br3oy]

Smush was just being mentored by kobe and he didn't even know it. This interview provided insight into their situation. Smush was just young and naive at that time and that's he felt a certain way. He said it himself that he was just playing basketball during his career just for the love of it. You have to understand that Kobe understood that since he was probably 6 years old (he grew up watching his dad as a professional basketball player). So they both came into the game with a drastically different mindset. If you replaced smush with Wade or Chris Paul, or anyone else who was more mature at that age, it would've been a different outcome.

[@mrsain19]

not the first time ive heard an NBA player talk about the NBA essentially killing their love for the game. In no way am i blaming the NBA. but ppl have to think about the NBA, the business. Its a grind, just by the schedule and going all around the country, plus PT and practices. Not to mention dealing with so called fans, that are getting more and more worse by the season. Yes, theyre getting paid plenty to deal with it all. I get that. But from just a human being aspect, thats alot. And it surprises me none when alot of them become kind of desensitized and out of touch with alot of things. Paranoid even.

[@ArmandoKozomara]

These two are cool man. Theres no beef between kobe and smush. Kobe was just in his peak on a weak team so he was frustrated with the lakers until they finally made a move to get Gasol. You could see the love Kobe had for smush on the court whenever smush made a good play even after Kobe was the one who hit the game tying floater against the Suns and then right away the hame winning pull up! He hugged Smush and told him this is because of you cuz smush got the steal

[@Shad727]

He should thank Kobe, most of his press was about his “beef” with Kobe. Not about him becoming a ref, hell I never knew he punched a teenager. Hopefully he moves on with his life same for Pippen to Jordan and Pierce to Bron. 😂

[@Mk22022]

Penuel dominated as expected, Jamie was a nice surprise and held his own but Sizwe was overshadowed and lacked substance (couldn't remember a single point from him)

[@CrazyLocoInsane1]

I always found it funny when people say oh that guy in the NBA is a bust. If he’s a bust then what exactly are you ? Lol

[@2trillfortv840]

When wasn’t he out of shape that’s Kobe disliked him

[@Bonescratcher]

What feud? Lol. Kobe just called him a bum

[@sx2ap]

Got in his helicopter wasn't the best choice of words Vlad smh

[@urbanchangewithin624]

People praise Kobe for what he did as a basketball player and not who he was as a Man which was a horrible husband, adulterer, terrible teammate and disrespectful. It’s plain and simple

[@criticalthought4910]

You left some things out. Things like Colorado and his wife’s age when they started dating. He was cold blooded, man was worth hundreds of millions and took his parents out of his will and refused to talk to them

[@spaceghostp6672]

@@criticalthought4910his LOVING parents that accepted his wife is who you’re talking about?

[@criticalthought4910]

@@spaceghostp6672 She was a teenager and they got engaged on her 18th Bday

[@toureharris3489]

“He’s co-signing your statement” this interview is co-signing Kobe’s statement

[@lamart3857]

Thats not a genuine apology tho when you asking for something from the person directly after the apology

[@dolladolla4589]

That got in his helicopter tho cmon vlad😮

[@DR-fd7sw]

Kobe honestly was an @$$ hole but I love it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bekimcachero4683]

try to watch the documentary THE LEGEND OF THE 81 POINT GAME. Smush realized that Kobe was just pushing him to be great. But he wasted the chance coz just being in the league was enough for him at that time. He was thinking small, while kobe was trying him to be big.

[@aljigga]

This guy is always out of shape.

[@cannibalmanimal2336]

He says he didn’t know it was a business, but said he couldn’t feel comfy without guaranteed contracts.

[@handsomeX]

I had no idea he ended up playing overseas in THAT many countries.

[@cannibalmanimal2336]

A pro athlete that can’t stay in shape? What else do you have to do?

[@Anthonyistheone]

Tell that to Zion lll

[@Goodguy1ful]

Uh, pretty sure Kobe never knew that he had a "feud " with Smush ...

[@JBadge]

I'll never for on nba 2k6 or 2k7 they gave Smush some afro braids lmao

[@LORD_HYBRID]

Ask the good reverend how much he will sell those to me for Smush

[@truthkeeper9959]

Vlad I hate you for that helicopter comment

[@coachb2424]

If he played in places like that he wasn’t good enough

[@latricetaylor7928]

That is NOT what Kobe was saying

[@EAlc-f9t]

Kobe !

[@jasonh.2439]

For real, if Smush had told Kobe to kiss his ass, he woulda been righteous. For whatever reason, Kobe had it out for him. But they worked it out, good for them.

[@famosofly142]

Vlad stop playing with words. You know how people are sensitive when it comes to Kobe

[@BrutalSp0rtz]

Helicopter joke is crazy

[@lamart3857]

The Russians probably relieved smush of his jewelry

[@NickMortonJewelry]

“And got in his helicopter” .. yo 😅 I know you look like Dave Attell but damn iono if that joke fly’s 😂

[@LA-kn3sj]

Respect for the Attell reference

[@pheo1418]

I know about Ari Shafir being reckless but what did Dave Attell do?

[@rkooscar6866]

11:01 his helicopter

[@TheTruthAllDay]

Smush continues to disrespect a dead man