What Matt Barnes Thought When Kobe Didn’t Flinch During That Famous Ball Fake | The Rich Eisen Show

[@ConnectFork]

When Matt said; “it was supposed to be a two part interview” my heart broke all over again. Miss you Kob 💔

[@One.Zero.One101]

Kobe > LeFlop

[@Iam_jardow]

Matt has done this literal interview 100 times. I listen each time lol

[@jimmydsimmons]

😂😂 facts ... Each time it gets better🙌🏾

[@donovanwoods9417]

I watched his interview with Kobe the day it dropped and called friends telling them “this older Kobe” shares so much more and how much I loved it. I think it’s a small part of why it was so shocking and I sat in disbelief when he passed. Cliche but I thought to myself, “but I just saw him.” 😢

[@kbentjg24]

I know we all gotta go but some people you just don’t expect to die till they like 80 or 90.. Kobe was one them!

[@JonLundgren]

As George Carlin once said, Yeah? Didn’t help.

[@YeahOk8]

Same. We finally was getting the personal side of kob Zander then it was snatched away

[@ThunderPants13]

Kobe was a true Renaissance Man. I wish we could have seen all the other things he would have accomplished in his life.

[@moe1231908]

You can tell Matt still gets choked up about it

[@leetraviusmckay314]

Shaq too

[@ArmandoKozomara]

I miss Kobe so much! 😢 So many stories and so much wisdom lost. And we'll never know what he could have accomplished in the future 💔 one of the greatest men to walk the Earth.

[@thechurch5000]

Yeah it's sad his daughter won't be the next female basketball phenom and also he could help the young players so much with his private practices. I miss that too much.

[@RaymondBabul-r9r]

I can't eloquently describe how I love this so much. Both were/are well spoken fiery dudes who have so much more than just the game. Love it.

[@jimmyfaherty8588]

great interview. I miss Kobe.

[@daniel.j9062]

Just like MJ Kobe's stories will be told for generations to come !! RIP LEGEND !!

[@ladydavis1658]

Always enjoy Matt's takes

[@mountaingoat595]

Except when it’s retweeting anti semetic stuff

[@DeadPiixxel]

​@mountaingoat595 so, they are not the real jews

[@SEHLENREISE]

love Matty B, so well spoken and a great ambassador. Thanks for sharing a Kobe Story

[@skipscott5617]

its so so so sad that we won't be able to see what Kobe's next phase would have brought to the world.

[@grasz]

He was abt to play Kang the conqueror in the next phase,

[@devinlwoods]

Yep... i was waiting for it, too. More than any other retired athlete.

[@BJSal916]

This is his next phase

[@DonGivani]

We did see a glimpse. He created a book , won an Oscar for his short video productions

[@I_Shit_on_your_shit_point]

We did see it. Sanctimonious cartoons and ‘analysis’.

[@sdaniels101]

Looked at the non flinch video again, there’s an angle from above that shows that Matt actually did fake throw the ball directly at Kobe’s head. Not to the side. The announcers at that moment were also amazed that Kobe didn’t flinch.

[@tomburns8441]

Matt Barnes is a pretty cerebral guy. Enjoyable to listen to

[@JohnDoe-qu7gm]

I think the key to success was said by Matt. No success happens without application. You have to put the work in

[@Dave_B33]

Love hearing these guys talk candidly.

[@mikenoface]

Love Matt. My kids went to a basketball camp hosted by him at EA.

[@AP-WhatsUp]

Miss Kobe dearly

[@Khanh.Nguyen369]

Great interview and back story. I absolutely hated Kobe because he destroyed my kings. But hearing all these stories has made me respect him so much.

[@guaporichard]

One of the coldest reactions of all time,, if not THE coldest.

[@MrDreyes187]

This interview should have over a Million views, absolutely great insight and content👏❤️‍🔥

[@ronaldhayhoestaff9855]

Matt Barnes is awesome. RIP and god bless Kobe! You were phenomenal.

[@marcusanderson933]

Still can't believe Kobe's gone! Rest in Power Black Mamba! 8/24 🏀

[@tootalljones8012]

Rip Kobe😢 we miss u homie

[@rickysmithist]

Not only did he not flinch. He didn’t even blink

[@Miniowns]

damn Matt ended those last 2 minutes beautifully with those words

[@YoungKalifornia1]

What's understood doesnt need to be explained. Salute my G, we love you

[@r6-AgentScorpionParkerKRider23]

Get reay-eyed hearing this story every time Matt tells it....listen to it every week probably

[@iatenorio]

Great interview

[@ronque23]

The Artest elbow to the back of Harden’s head was epic!

[@DoiT4Pinky]

😂😂💯💯 an unnecessary as hell

[@rapplug4752]

This channel deserves more love

[@TheTruelakersfan]

It still hurts for many of us ,you can tell they never want to say the word “death“ or “accident” or “tragedy “ and Kobe’s name together 😢

[@bruceward97]

Love this guy. Tough dude

[@_gw33do_]

Respect goes a long way *I miss Kobe*

[@BibleBreakout]

"what's understood doesn't have to be explained"

[@MichaelWalker-wu2pq]

Matt Barnes was the right teammate for the right stone cold killer that is Kobe.

[@uhmilli4680]

I swear… I get emotional every single time I hear a story about Kobe 😞

[@AMACHiiBiong]

Man, that supposed “NEXT 20 YEARS” of Kobe could’ve been… something.

[@abrahamwarner4408]

I just watched that “last interview” a few days ago. I didn’t know it was supposed to be a 2 parter…

[@miamijefe7793]

People don't flinch because they are slow or were caught off guard. It's a natural instict to flinch to protect yourself.

[@41linestreet]

He didn't flich because he was expecting the ball fake

[@carlosbarriga5258]

Raise you hands if anyone misses Kobe Bryant... use that Emogi..🙌 .. because I do. NBA and entire misses you Kobe... Descanza En Paz Hermano... te extramos ....

[@ehailey09]

Greatness is about checking off boxes. The fact that Kobe was as talented as he was, as tall as he was, had the work ethic he had, and was also a psychopath was what made him a GOAT.

[@Virgo_752]

Rest of paradise Kobe different breed fasho

[@leekato2722]

Funny thing with lions Sometimes you see your brother in a fight. Ray Lewis & Eddie George had that in football and Arturo Gatti & Micky Ward had that in boxing

[@ssgthamilton]

Yep that's how it was for me. Mentoring was huge during BMT. Also come join the Air Guard 25 and up.

[@David-vf7if]

The left handed stuff says so much about Mamba mentality. Not taking days off because his hand is casted. Unreal.

[@ashtrey805]

We Love Kobe/Gianna 😞🥺 Lakers 4 Life

[@JahHoopz]

Crazy how we're still talking about this 13 years later.....

[@MA_808]

When you see the big picture clearly the little things are just slight distractions.

[@solutionistpowerplatform5148]

Wow...Everyone Loves Kobe

[@TRUpachucos]

Kobe admire MJ so much that he literally wanted to live his life and so he had to find his Scotty Pippin and Dennis Rodman.

[@natewalker531]

Crazy how everyone thinks they’re right when they say “He never tried to ball fake and make him flinch”

[@himez123]

Incredible story. R.I.P

[@HarisAhmed-o3i]

which shoes is barnes wearing? looking for those

[@ZacharyJohnG]

Matt wasn’t actually in front of Kobe for that ball fake

[@bakerman10]

Sure he was. Directly in front of him. I think the point you're trying to make is that the angle most seen via clips shows that the ball was thrust directly in Kobe's face, but it was slightly, just slightly, to the side of his face. In reality, same difference.

[@ArmandoKozomara]

He pretty much was and faked the ball a little right so it was right in front of Kobe's face.

[@skrewler]

This is correct, way back Barnes used to acknowledge that it was just the camera angle. I guess he just now leans into the legend.

[@thsu8]

@@bakerman10 Thank you for educating these pathetic LeBron fans.

[@emotionaldamage4401]

It was because Kobe was moving side to side by definitely in front of matt

[@michaelduggan1890]

Why does he never look at the host when he is speaking ?

[@devendeven6256]

Miss you kobe

[@glasshalffullofwhatever3106]

Pretty well spoken bloke....wouldn't of guessed based on some of his clips...

[@leerysunchez9419]

Kobe put a lot of NBA players to shame like Matt Barnes , due to Kobe's work ethic and developed talent

[@justinarnellwest]

Y'all see what Shaq has done off the court. KOBE would have been special.

[@ghostflame9211]

"wait until you see what i do these next 20 years" ayo who's cutting onions around me?

[@masterlib1493]

Love you brother Matt Barnes

[@redazi1]

Respect , MATT left the warriors too early .

[@markcepeda8144]

Barnes not my fav player to say the least ...but good memories he had with KOBE 😊

[@YoP-3194]

Matt is a G.. Matt, Ramona, woj...for nba today.

[@fraerot]

i really miss Kobe 😢😢

[@underratedblastoise3908]

Kobe would have won every award he would set his mind to 😢

[@guntypesnlifegripes]

I love how Matt Barnes said it was a battle, but I think he didn’t even score double digits and Kobe scored 30?

[@lucasluca1057]

He didnt want to play with someone who doesnt have his type of mindset!

[@janetstorm7881]

good hair 😊

[@brianruff1133]

Such a tragedy to lose Kobe.

[@KingAmaniImani]

It's going to be fun to play the LeBron Legacy mode in NBA 2K 20 something or hopefully another successful title emerges... 1. Game 6 Boston 2. 3-1 finals comeback 3. 25pts 4th Quarter vs Pistons 4. 1st Rookie game 5. Game 7 vs Spurs 6. 1st Championship game 7. All time scoring record game 8. Bubble championship 9. 1st all star game 10. Pick a moment... Highly anticipating, don't need it up @2KSports or @EASports

[@brianegert2664]

That’s a cool story!

[@FashKhet]

Same thing Jordan did. He was sick of playing against dennis rodman, recruited him instead.

[@jerrylewis788]

Funny how he needed a Bad Boy to get over the hump

[@sinhnguyen8135]

@@jerrylewis788 Rodman wasn’t even part of his first three peat.

[@maartenvz]

Orlando letting Barnes go (and getting carter) was a big mistake

[@zshark365]

😥 ....damn man gone too soon.

[@soulfiftyseven]

the "ball fake" was fake , viewed from different angle it was not in front of Kobe's face it was to the side.

[@ekujj13]

Hilarious. These people actually believe their side projects would be successful without the sports careers. There are a LOT of people getting up before 6 and living paycheck to paycheck.

[@geirthieussbimkravahl]

Funny how memory changes over time. Top view of same inbound pass shows Barnes was actually several feet away from Kobe when he faked the inbounds pass. Camera angle makes it look like Kobe was directly in front of Barnes. Nevertheless, Barnes sure loves telling this fake story though😂

[@beelot1511]

Eyyyy..becky with a good hair!!

[@christopherkettler8727]

He didn't flinch when Chris childs gave him a 2 piece I respect Kobe rip and all but his "toughness" is exaggerated he was looking for someone to hold him back after Chris hit him

[@sunbutma4285]

Yeah I remember that. Crazy

[@CoolHandLukeDuke]

Kobe was either in the zone or a complete psychopath, because that is how psychopaths react to having something thrown at them.

[@MonkeGamingTips]

The only word/sound thats missing is "snort"

[@certifiedrhodess356]

Matt Barnes is honestly one of the best analysts in the game he kinda reminds me of Chris Broussard

[@rarelyaccurate6252]

RIP Kobe.

[@grizzlyadamsmtb3012]

So many reasons why Kobe is miles above LeBron.

[@thsu8]

Toughness alone makes Kobe better. It's laughable to even compare them. Only casual fans and the media looking for ratings does that.

[@Randomnoobi]

This part.

[@skrewler]

this whole thing is so dumb. it was the camera angle that makes it look like he put the ball in his face, he Kobe was actually off to Matt's side a bit. Barnes even said as much way back, but now I guess he just leans into the "legend"

[@issacs5708]

Yup that’s what I remember Barnes saying too

[@alexgriffin1726]

The love of basketball!

[@davidwashington4091]

So he called him and asked Matt if he wanted to be a Laker and made it happen 3-4 days later? So this is tampering right?

[@mountaingoat595]

Before tampering rules were in place

[@the_shadow_realm5110]

L eye contact 🤣

[@sarahfaith6531]

Oh ok we’re still talking about it

[@jerry7433able]

Wait till you see what his final dance will be!

[@frankwhite3659]

An overall feel good interview.

[@tellybriggs6019]

Matt is such a likeable character..

[@wuke7219]

巴爷，你是最棒的， you are the BEST teammate

[@drewstevens5771]

Matts a real one rip kobe

[@BJSal916]

Barnes thought "oh so this is what a alpha male is".... "I really need to grow up"

[@radezzientertainment501]

Did eisen not even catch that the flinch was the altercation barnes was talking about the whole damn time???

[@nugglife3035]

What flinch?

[@bakerman10]

Barnes compares himself to Kobe. Yeah right.

[@slimthugga1]

He’s never compared their game. However I’m sure if you look at people you’ve made friends with over the years you can see similarities. Especially as you grow, mature, enter into fatherhood.

[@thsu8]

He's comparing their toughness. Use your head.

[@INFOALSINCcom]

tear jerker just hearing this