What Happened When Kobe Met Giannis For The First Time?

[@KingDayDayDay00]

How can anyone not like Giannis? Generational talent with a humbling story and the guy is dedicated to the game. A great role model

[@WilliamAfton524]

Cause young NBA fans don’t like that he doesn’t put the ball between his legs and step back 3

[@noahwhang]

a lot of players don’t fw him cuz he’s not american too

[@sethmartini1152]

I just don't like him bc he reminds me of Shaq. All he really is good at is running over people on the fast break

[@WilliamAfton524]

@@sethmartini1152 Grow tf up

[@sytincer5708]

@@WilliamAfton524 I mean he ain’t wrong? Giannis needs to expand his game tbh

[@joejesus9902]

This may sound crazy but Giannis has a chance to be the greatest basketball player ever. I’ve never seen anyone with his physical tools. Truly a freak of nature, and perhaps most impressive is that he’s a humble dude.

[@oogabooga1023]

Not crazy

[@GarkKahn]

He obviously has the potential

[@theyhate4L]

definitely not crazy it can happen

[@phalch]

he's shaq with work ethic and humbleness. great future ahead of him

[@javigar133]

Many think that, lets hopehw stats healthy, coz he is doing the work, lets enjoy the ride

[@AirRusher1992]

Kobe was definitely right when he said that Giannis will win MVP. That's what I called a true motivation. RIP Kobe. 😔

[@juianmoran8745]

And he said a champion soon too

[@randomperson2540]

Remember when kobe said that Giannis will be a champ, Kobe predicted and understood so many things

[@AirRusher1992]

@@randomperson2540 Yeah. Don't worry I'm aware of that.

[@AirRusher1992]

@@juianmoran8745 Yeah I know.

[@jbj7599]

Giannis had one of his best seasons after training with Kobe, he definitely helped put the Freak in the Greek Freak!

[@rooks9430]

If Kobe's still alive today, no NBA player will probably be talking trash and disprespecting Giannis.

[@jonathanalvarez8477]

Awesome take my dude kobe would've crushed all those so called pros

[@arizonaFIREent]

Hahahaha yea right Yall kobe fans are such weirdos

[@rangerheir5821]

@@arizonaFIREent Its more weird to pride death if it's not needed; It's like if I said yall bill russell fans are weird, or in your view probably, yall charles oakley fans are weird, but oh he's not dead he's just a street goon.

[@IknowMoreThanYou]

Imagine being a Gilbert Arenas fan calling Kobe fans weird🙃

[@H.B172]

@@arizonaFIREent yea were "weirdos"

[@danielvasquez3758]

Love these stories man!! We’ll never forget his untold stories forever!! Man met 7 billion of us in one way or another!!

[@mattmmixes]

Kobe was the closest thing some people had to a father. When their dad was out drinking, committing crimes or simply being absent for their own self interest they turned to Kobe. Kobe’s death still hurts people to this day and it’s totally ok. January 26 will never be a normal day for a lot of people.

[@shaft9000]

Kobe Bean Bryant was the first dude I can remember that was A) younger than me, and B) who I'd never met that pursued a standard of leadership and - a work ethic - that I could really learn something from.

[@jadenoliveras717]

bros doing cartwheels on it

[@滋榎本]

I was really happy when Giannis won the championship and the Finals MVP. Kobe will be happy in heaven too.

[@carmeloanthony5267]

He's in hell

[@MannyMensah94]

After meeting Kobe, Giannis became a champion

[@arizonaFIREent]

It had nothing with Kobe

[@ratiod4445]

@@arizonaFIREent I see you hating on Kobe in the comments go touch grass virgin

[@hekimamartina6421]

@@arizonaFIREent actually you’re wrong when Kobe told Giannis to win mvp which he did in 2019 he then challenged Giannis again is by winning a championship and he did that last year

[@greekveteran2715]

It was also the age and his work, not just Kobe.

[@brucelau2023]

RESPECT. Kobe B was definitely right on the money when he said that Giannis will eventually win MVP , that's what i really call a true Mamba Mentality Motivation, sadly that relationship was really short lived but impactful in the end. RIP BLACK MAMBA

[@ericzamudio2905]

Unlike KG with thon maker lol

[@scourge8097]

@@ericzamudio2905 Yeah...well, everyone knew Giannis was special by the time Kobe said it. It wasn't a secret anymore. He was the guy the Bucks were building around. Thon was just a skinny 7' kid who had a nice shot, but...was apparently several years older than people thought.

[@maximillianschauer1439]

I've Ben saying Giannis is the modern embodiment of the momba mentality. He inherited it.

[@nypunk]

It’s cool looking back when Giannis was a rookie, he played against veterans like Kobe, KG, Paul Pierce, VC, Dirk etc who were still in the league back then

[@Chavanun555]

They old as hell though

[@spainwithoutthes8766]

@@Chavanun555 so ? He just said that he still had the chance to play against them. Just stfu

[@jasonb97]

People act like Giannis was drafted with Luka Doncic and Trae Young... Giannis was in the league when the Miami Heat big 3 were dominating... in Giannis' rookie year, Durant won MVP and Kawhi Finals MVP with that great Spurs team of 2014... Giannis was just a raw prospect with ton of potential... by 2016, where his body was shaped as it is today, it seemed like Giannis was ready to take over... in 2019 was the moment that came... 2021 and going, it's just absurd how much better he is since 2016... even me, as a Greek, who saw a ton of live games since 2014, I only expected a player similar to Nikola Batum in terms of skillset and impact... Giannis made a clown out of me and became a top 15 player of all time (and climbing)...

[@MrDewayne]

@@Chavanun555 it doesn't matter the fact that he played against him was cool doesn't matter what stage of career those all-time greats are it's cool he played against them and was in the same league at the same time as them.

[@ProtoEXE]

Happy that Kobe saw the potential in him. Kobe mentioned he had the intelligence but Gilbert Arenas said he does not understand the game yet. that's crazy

[@C280S]

Gilbert just likes to hear himself talk

[@shaft9000]

some of Gilbert's smoke is tasty, some of it makes ya choke and/or wanna vomit

[@jlui21]

- gil has a point. Giannis doesn't have the same skill set at Kobe or Hakeem. BUT Giannis has enough moves, speed, and power that he's a beast. MVPs, DPOY, and FMVP? That resume already put his name on the GOAT list for Top 15.

[@bluesnem8396]

@@jlui21 no gil does not have a point at all

[@tazkannon7403]

@@jlui21 Just because he doesn't have the same skillset as others doesn't mean he has no skill/is unskilled. That's just an incredibly stupid take on Giannis because he is more than skilled. No NBA player can actually dominate without being skilled, and with how Giannis dominates, he is most definitely a skilled NBA player. He's just blessed with physicals

[@step-p4j]

I remember on 2k19 or 20. Kobe & Kevin Harlan said that Giannis will be the best player in the league & Kobe also said that he considers Giannis a wing player. Now Giannis can play the Perimeter & in the Post. He also talked about Ben Simmons and James Harden game doesn’t translate to winning & people tried to trash Kobe for saying that.

[@jonathanalvarez8477]

Giannis has the rare ability to play elite on both ends

[@alwayyssgone]

I love Giannis man. Man’s a excellent role model, and a inspiration. Nothing but love for that man

[@avivharel4055]

Honestly, depending on how things shake out i could see giannis being at the top of peoples all time rankings by the end of his career

[@tannersmith8654]

Top 10 easily

[@Late2Hoops]

It's awesome that we posted at the same time. Way to keep grinding and posting bro. It inspires smaller channels like me.

[@randomperson2540]

Kobe and Giannis is literally my favorite players of all time

[@danielvasquez3758]

Can you guys believe he’s been in the league for 9 years already?? He isn’t even 30 yet, hasn’t hit his prime yet, and he has a trophy case filled with accomplishments!!

[@jimadak4552]

He’s in his prime right now and as I LeBron fan I’m just appreciating giannis prime rn

[@Thankyou4x]

yeah but hes in his prime right now

[@eugeniovera7435]

@@jimadak4552 what does you being a lbj fan have to do with anything lol

[@Roc_Official]

He has done damn near everything. 2x MVP, DPOY, Champion, Finals MVP, Multiple time all star, All Star MVP and lead HIS OWN team to the finals and won it, being the leader of the team. What is crazy to think, is that he is still young and has alot more to go. Hopefully he stays healthy.

[@Romanus-]

@@Roc_Official I think he’ll stay healthy. He rarely gets injured. The only downside I see is that Giannis’ game is heavily based on athleticism. That’s why developing a solid jumper is so crucial. As he ages out of his prime he’ll need a way to continue dominating without the insane athleticism.

[@guesswhonot1620]

Giannis imo has already surpassed every power forward aside from Tim Duncan. He can (and likely will) retire top 10 all-time.

[@MannyParadisee]

Yep he has. It’s clear as day. Only Timmy is ahead.

[@cryptic9807]

People will argue with this and I don't see how. People will talk about careers, but Giannis has already surpassed Malone in accolades and chips, tied Dirk and KG in both accolades and rings while being more dominant than both, and his peak is above all of them with the only exception being KG, who's prime is comparable to Giannis but given how much more dominant Giannis has been in the post season I don't see how he hasn't proven himself to be better than KG. He's far and wide the #2 PF ever

[@skillz0122]

Rofl Giannis took Kobe's advice to heart, because as great as he is he still works like he's trying to feed his family.

[@dantekyle1775]

He's on his way. I really like this dude. That and he is straight humble.

[@JacksonPierce]

Great video!!

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

Kobe saw goatness in Giannis for years

[@markokrezo1377]

Giannis and Luka are the best players in the NBA atm. No one is close to them, and they’re only gonna get better, both humble and hungry at the same time. Future’s looking good for the game as there are some great young players coming through and playing well.

[@artemiygrigoryev8048]

Now is the decisive moment for Giannis and for many other stars in the East. I believe that now Eastern Conference is the strongest representative of itself since 80s and 90s and there is no significant gap between West and East as it used to be in previous decades. So, if Giannis continues his dominant play and manages to lead Bucks to several championships in such a competitive era he can be compared with Duncan for the title of the greatest power forward of all time. I believe he is already top 5 pf alongside with Duncan, KG, Dirk and Karl Malone and may be regarded as one of the 35 greatest of all time

[@pool5863]

i remember in 2015 my brother laughed at me after i bought giannis' jersey. i always knew he's gonna be a superstar.

[@Jacev_]

I love that Kobe is one of the few OGs that supported and backed Giannis before all the MVPs, accolades etc. Whereas you see players in the league now only starting to do that recently. After all the awards, MVPs etc.

[@akshayk2496]

First comment love ur videos

[@Spookerboi]

nahhh you goin to hell for that thumbnail 😂

[@drsapnis]

you are amazing in creating content and giving calm and rational reasoning. well done!

[@devilishfrost4795]

That thumbnail is crazy tho

[@misteryoso8192]

He'll finish his career as top 10 all time.

[@sinfulbeliever7083]

People who started with less works so much harder. Giannis deserves everything he earned.

[@86lanzo]

Giannis has the potential to be the GOAT...his physical abilities...his mind..are off the charts..but the most important thing he has is ..the robustness of his body...to be able to take knocks and not get injured for a man his size...and a team that believes in him..and wants to build around him....his abilities are so clearly defined..that it's easy to get players he makes better and who makes him better...

[@fetti22]

thumbnail is wild lmfao

[@jmkenola]

I don't think Giannis knows how good he can be, I mean, he's one of my favorite players now.

[@lawrencel5519]

Dude still got 10 years in the league before retirement. He can surpass Kobe, but even if he won't be able to, I'm willing to bet he's going to be one of the best all time greats.

[@JackLeDoux_]

Fantastic video. Go Bucks!

[@hishamshokry6390]

hi Andy. nice video as always. I saw a Eurobasket game just seconds ago, and thought of saying a name that may click the idea of a new video. Lauri Markannen.... Regards,

[@SuperNASCARrocks]

Kobe was right when he said Giannis would win MVP. He definitely had a lasting impact on Giannis.

[@sammysam2615]

If Kobe invested any of his time no matter how limited, you were special.

[@brucelau2023]

ANDY HOOPS SATURDAYS YESSIRR

[@drasticjohnson7614]

I just came here to say, that thumbnail is shameful and clickbaity. I'm unsubscribing, it's not a first, but this time you took it too far with the Photoshop, RIP Kobe

[@HustleOrBeBrokeGamingTv]

Man I hate the fact Kobe gone I would’ve appreciated him more I was always a Lebron guy before that A.I was my guy so bean was always a enemy but when he wasn’t playing my guys you couldn’t help but love to watch him play rip 🙏🏽

[@dtowndtown9232]

If giannis continues playing at the same pace he’s playing rn in the next 8 years, he will definitely be a top 10 player of all time. He has a stacked resume at 27 years old and it will only get better. Each year he’s improving and adding new elements to his game. I would rank him at the 5-7th all time list.

[@babua077]

Absolutely legendary thumbnail 500/10

[@TheMrMasterChief12]

Kobe and Shaq fucking 3peated and ppl still say Kobe was selfish

[@Kimoharoun]

Man Giannis in his rookie year looked like a future monster.

[@joarby]

He’s definitely suitable to play in the late 80s and the 90s. Probably wouldn’t be this great but still great. In this era, he is dominant and is the best player for several years now.

[@symeoncarter8144]

Great video

[@basketball-khaledb.hanbali275]

Giannis Will Become Top 5 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@barca29np]

That thumbnail loool

[@MukkaDotCom]

Giannis will go down as the greatest Power Forward of all time. Just his 3 year span with mvps and championship is crazy

[@53ddddateme]

Giannis definitely has the potential to be the greatest of all time, it's all about how Giannis ages his game. We are still years off of his peak in terms of age and athleticism, so it's all about seeing how Giannis improves his game, a respectable jumper is something we always dream of but seeing Giannis with some playmaking, and seeing develop a more consistent post game are definitely things we need to see in the future.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Kobe could spot an all-time great from the jump RIP Mamba🐍

[@TheCourts]

Giannis is amazing

[@paul66.6]

Giannis doesn't deserve the hate.

[@livinginPantopia]

Every generation has its own incarnations of the spirit antidote to the general gravity. Giannis is evolving against our tides, and develops his talent. It's a mistake to compare different models. Top is top in his or her own circumstances. I'm Greek who lived half my life abroad so I think Giannis phenomenon is a blessing also for Greece. In fact the whole family has a lot of talent. Peace!

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

That thumbnail is one of the worst photoshops I ever seen

[@mattmmixes]

Looks like it came from that rebound channel

[@georgestafford5680]

You wrong for that thumbnail😂

[@datboifresh8145]

Bro the thumbnail 💀💀💀💀

[@tjviews776]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a top 20 player of all time and is on the path to getting top 10 and possibly surpassing Kobe Bryant.

[@tohanr]

get a psycologist man

[@lukasabbott-peace3958]

bro i miss kobe he helped so many people and he was very nice and a very good basketball player.

[@PATTAJAR]

Hoping Gilbert Arenas and SAS see this video. The knocks on Giannis has to stop. If there's any present player who embodies the Mamba Mentality, it's the Greek Freak who goes down swinging unlike those cats who just wear Kobe's kicks but flame out when chips are down.

[@tcasablanca4766]

Gilbert Arenas has no right to judge Giannis - clueless as to what Giannis had to endure throughout his life- that is why Giannis is so relentless and yet so humble in his pursuit of greatness. Like a Spartan soldier - fierce competitor with unwavering loyalty to his country -truly one of a kind and most importantly a phenomenal human being

[@SPXCELY]

I’m from Milwaukee and I went to that game, that game was crazy and Giannis killed us lol

[@blnk_0]

Can you do a video the story of MCW? I know he's a bust for some fans but his first game against the heat is really what hooked me up to watch some sixers game.

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

E I've never thought he was a bust just didn't have all star potential.

[@CorrectSuspicion]

i just hate it that kobes life got cut too short i wanted to see him witness giannis entire career. laugh and get mad but giannis can even surpass him mj and lebron given the youth and the huge time to make it happen... if he stays consistent with his hardwork til the end of his career, doesnt get injury prone and kept racking up achievements yeh i meant what i said

[@jeffreymoses7131]

I love you Andy... but what the hell is that thumbnail man?

[@YusufAbuelezz]

bro when i heard gainnis story a treer went down my cheeks so humble and my favorite player

[@tangodman]

If their is any player in current NBA which can carry the torch from Kobe, for work ethic and mentality, it's Giannis. He is always working on his game to become better like Kobe. At the same time he listens and look upto others to incorporate the best from them also. He is destined to be great, just don't know how great he can be . Just to be in Top 10 will require multiple championships, MVPs and longevity. So he has a very long way to go and has the right tools, skills, and mentality to do so.

[@MeowTow]

You did Kobe dirty in that thumbnail.

[@Olinad209]

Is it a hot take saying that Giannis is the greatest active NBA player today?

[@user-dp5qh1wq3u]

Ig lebron and steph must’ve retired or sum

[@jimadak4552]

Greatest is crazy when u have LeBron curry and KD but you can say the BEST active NBA player

[@shaft9000]

In terms of post-season success and championship impact: - LBJ Steph and Kawhi are top tier. All have more than one FMVP, team is not going anywhere without them. LBJ and Kawhi being the only 2 of 3(+ Kareem) players in all history to win FMVP in 2 different conferences. Kawhi is also a 2x DPOTY. - Giannis is (currently) in next tier down with KD and Draymond. - Next tier has Kyrie, 3x DPOTY Dwight Howard and AD. -Next are CP3, Harden, Klay, (young) Jokic, (very young) Luka, Middleton, PG13, JimmyBuckets, Embiid and a few more _[insert your favorite player not on this list here]_

[@zackfair711]

@@shaft9000 I'd put Jokic the same tier as Giannis and just remove the tier after that completely..

[@tmjz7327]

@@shaft9000 LMAO draymond same tier as Giannis and KD, and above dwight, cp3, jokic?? WTF LOL also kyrie over cp3???

[@PAGE.0NE_CS]

Arenas must be a Kobe hater too. Because after all what the Mamba said to Giannis, this agent 0 championship still has to say to him. 🤷‍♂️

[@TheUltimateRage]

I'm a Bulls fan but I definitely love Giannis. I remember when my Bulls used to punk him and the Bucks in the playoffs. My how the tables have turned lolol. Hopefully he comes to the Bulls one day like he said in that one interview recently....... #ripKobe

[@heinrichv6578]

kostas his brother is coming to Bulls

[@supervong1]

My favorite player all time Kobe. And now my current favorite player Giannis. Rip Kobe.

[@Jaykerz]

I feel like a lot of people born from the mid to late 90s all have a similar story. The first games I remember watching were the lakes vs. suns in 2000s and while I was impressed by both teams it led me to becoming a suns fan because of nash

[@mattmmixes]

1995-2005 was raised on Kobe FR

[@GarkKahn]

Same for me except it was lakers vs spurs

[@johngittings281]

Giannis got considerable playing time his first two years. Especially in year two. Andy, you were off with that statement at 2:58.

[@AugustV3ryOwn]

Giannis is my guy. I think he'll finish top 15 in history for sure. I don't know if he'll catch Kobe with rings though. I think he'll have 2 more rings before his career is over tho.

[@Skybound.]

The thumbnail is crazy Andy 😂😂😂

[@manuelayala926]

Lol, idk why giannis is so underrated, literally scored 50 pts in a final game in the finals….

[@Ballinbmac]

It’s still crazy hearing the “late kobe Bryant”

[@wrightdullvideos5974]

You can’t compare a guard and a big man really

[@isaacvigil152]

Post more vids about kobe pls 🙏

[@writerjunkie1727]

"There’s no failure in sports." If Kobe had known that Giannis was going to say a line like that, Kobe wouldn't have wasted his time talking to Giannis.

[@gregorydeleon8394]

Dang their first meeting was the day my second child was born… it’s engraved in my memory forever now 🥲💯💯

[@asrealasitgets7798]

My sons names are Kobe and Giannis and daughter Gianna, Puerto Rican father and Black mother 👨🏽‍🦱👩🏿‍🦱👶🏾👶🏾👶🏾 R.I.P Black Mamba and Gianna 🙏🏽

[@MarketHunter31]

RIP Legend 😭😭😭

[@enanebres6481]

love this game 🎯

[@teazy7468]

Watch Giannis resume put him in top 5 all-time. Generational talent combined with physical skills.

[@jonathanstroupe2706]

it still hurts hearing "the late Kobe Bryant."

[@ASK-ce6ps]

Kobe: My challenge MVP Giannis: I took that personally Kobe: Next Championship Giannis: ok Then Pov: 🐍 mentality RIP The Great Kobe Bryant

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jaylen Brown next video Andy Hoops 🙏🙏🙏

[@StreetScience92]

I'm excited to hear these kinds of stories about LeBron 😂

[@eleganteaura]

Should’ve showed the rainbow fadeaway Kobe did on Giannis

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

Andy Hoop you don't mind uploading an video about Lonzo and LaMelo Ball promising NBA careers?

[@Rieky22]

Lonzo has glass knees Lamelo is already better

[@richboyjullianhicks6604]

And now that Luka has j Kidd I expect him to take this same leap 🙌🏾

[@alexp3572]

put in a mixer MJ and Shaq substrate ego add kindness and humbleness and you have Giannis. Also Giannis is giving back to poor people I know because I live where he used to live.

[@Jearrod]

I’m sorry but who shopped that thumbnail together because they need to be fired 😂

[@MasterJ30]

Kobe was probably like, "This guy keeps spamming his euros" 🤣

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Giannis Antetokounmpo need improve his Mid Range & 3pt 🔥🔥🔥