Kobe vs MJ from 1998 ASG > kzfaq.info/get/bejne/frSSdtWU0pidYac.html

This is the game MJ realized how hard it was to guard himself.

At 19 I’m laying on my bed watching KZfaq while Kobe was going against Jordan at 19

3:58 “You’re looking at the present and the future”. The announcer had no idea how spot-on he actually was with those words.

I love how Kobe just attacked the king of Basketball with no problem....god, I miss him...

A young kid with heart turned into one of the biggest legends in history.

Imagine how a 19 year old bryant felt playing against a legend like jordan for the first time.

The fact that MJ runs back when Kobe does his post-up move against him, He knows it's going in. That's respect.

7:17 Legendary moment right there!

There is nothing more beautiful than watching two legends compete against each other.

Man this is when basketball was at its best. I didn’t realize at the time how special Kobe was, to be playing against such talent at that age. Rip my brother.

"I don't get 5 championships here without him" - Kobe's comment about Michael Jordan 🐐 in the Last Dance Documentary××

Favorite part was the interview with MJ at the end. He definitely showed a lot of respect for a young Kobe.

You could see it in Michael Jordan’s eyes he recognized Kobe’s greatness. Still had the tinge of “I’m still the greatest young buck, but your time is coming” love the competitiveness. Rest In Peace Kobe Bean Bryant

Jordan’s moves were so polished. He capitalized off of the defenders mistakes instantly. Like a chess player.

I saw this game live and never did I imagine the man and player Kobe would become! I grew up in Chicago and we rode Jordan's nuts hard. Many of us became Kobe fans. Even my dad went from yelling, Miiiiiiike! to yelling, Koooobeeeeee! Kobe was unleashed once they traded Eddie. Man. Watching a young Kobe in the late 90s was like watching Mike his first 4 years in late 80s. Just was hard to imagine where they'd end up in NBA history. Legends. From skinny wide-eyed pups to legends you only call by one name. Global impact, rings, HOF, all-time scoring leaders. They earned everything that came to them. Never cheated the game

Trade secrets being passed down from big brother to lil brother! Rest in peace KB

Straight outta high school going at it with the GOAT that’s serious 😂

When he said “present and future” it’s crazy to think theyre both “past” now

That move Kobe did on MJ at 3:42 though.. the fadeaway on the king of fadeaways.

33 points off the bench. For goodness sakes Del start him.

Just remember Kobe dropped 32 points at age 19... OFF THE BENCH! 🐏💯

8:51 “Kobe Bryant has sent a message to everyone else that he is the future” RIP Legend.

3:48 Jordan leaning towards the right coz he knew Kobe's gonna turn right and go with a fadeaway. He knows coz it feels like competing against himself. Lol. #GOATMENTALITY

MJ just so real 💯 Kobe as well 💯 Kings of Basketball

Michael Jordan's interview at the end..... Class

At 4:00 when he said “you’re looking at the present and the future”...he didn’t know how true of a statement he was making at that time. 💔RIP Kobe

Damn... watching this gave me chills man. Where it all began... what a legacy. Started out as a rivalry on the court and blossomed into a loving and respecting friendship “a piece of me died when Kobe Bryant died’ -Michael Jordan

I lovethat angle at 06:42. the close up of Jordan palming the ball, trying to hypnotize Kobe, and Kobe just not having it

You can Definitely tell Kobe was trying to impress Jordan. It was was almost like watching Kobe vs Jordan most of the game lol. Jordan is a good guy for giving Kobe advice on anything he asked

7:20 Kobe humble enough to ask advice from MJ and MJ did give him some advice about the game even though it was going to be used against his team;That shows How great these two guys are

This just brought me to tears man RIP to the great Kobe Bryant.

This game was like looking in a mirror... the fact that Kobe, at 19 years of age, had the audacity to challenge Jordan, in his prime, was unreal. If there was ever a time to impress, it would be in that moment and Kobe made sure he did just that... just imagine if they were both in their primes, it would be a showdown for the ages! The closest player that we'll ever see to MJ will always be Kobe, they'll never be another worthy comparison.

I still can’t believe he’s gone.

Came here after the devastating news of Kobe, his daughter, and the other passengers passing away today from a horrible helicopter crash. R.I.P. My thoughts go to the Bryant family as well as everyone else on board. "Mamba for life".

That was like watching Obi Wan and his young apprentice Anakin go at it!

Love how MJ called him "the kid" here and then again in his speech when Kobe past

"Kobe Bryant has sent the message to everyone else that he is the future". More prophetic words have never been spoken. Kobe is gone, but his legacy will last forever. 5 NBA titles, 2 Olympic gold medals, and an entire generation inspired by him. He lived a great life and had a great career. RIP Kobe and Gigi Bryant.

It still blows my mind that Kobe was drafted straight out of high school

Rest in peace Kobe Bryant😢the second greatest shooting guard ever behind Michael Jordan #KobeBryant🙏🏿🏀🕊️ #NBA

Watching this game was truly mesmerizing. Watching Kobe and Michael talk near the end of the game, Mike giving Kobe tips and him just nodding and taking it all in just like he said in his story. Truly legendary.

Heroes come and go but legends are forever -kobe

Jordan real badass giving Kobe advice during the game😂🔥🔥🔥

Damn man still can’t believe Kobe is gone 🤦🏾‍♂️ Forever a Legend🤴🏾LongLiveKobe24/8🕊🙏🏾

Kobe made his own legacy wearing no 24...not some one I know who acts like, he, is, unbeatable

Kobe was literally a mirror of MJ that's why he respected him so much.

Jordan is very gracious in giving Kobe advice while in game with him as an opponent. Just shows you that Michael is one of the greatest and I am glad that him and Kobe had a long standing friendship.

I remember that game, being a life-long Laker fan with a healthy appreciation and respect for MJ’s Bulls. That interview at the end was definitely the icing on the cake. Amazing.

I love you Kobe Bryant the teacher teaching the student and Kobe learned from the greatest Michael Jordan #RIPKobe🙏🏿

When MJ retire I'm going to lay low for about 2yrs & comeback and coach this kid Kobe - Phil Jackson

You know this was a dream game for Kobe at the time. Everyone wanted to be like Mike. Who didn't pull up for a jumper and say "Jordan" just before the release? Crazy how all these years later, kids would pull up J's and say, "Kobe" R.I.P.

Rest easy Kobe Bryant. True legend and 🐐. You'll be MISS😪

Those two together was amazing. Plus Kobe had the modesty to ask Michael for a tip and Michael graciously gave it to him and publicly stated he had no problem being that way. That’s awesome. I wonder how he feels about Kobe’s tragic death. That truly was a beginning of the passing of the torch.

MJ handing out tips to Kobe, all cool about it. Being the best is also about this!

"You're looking at the present and the future right there" Rip Kobe.

We will never see this level of greatness on the floor ever again. Man the level of talent in this game was unbelievable. Thank God I lived during the this era to witness it all!!

7:17 This moment needs to be cherished.

MJ sharing knowledge about the game to Kobe is exactly why Kobe was doing the same thing when he retired gotta keep the evolution of game moving forward by sharing wisdom with the younger generation

KOBE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!!

That was dope how MJ kept it staright up in the post game court interview he didn't throw any shade toward Kobe Mutual Respect Teacher to Student

*Kobe joined the league at the perfect time.* He got to play against and or with Michael Jordan (a little post-prime), Scottie Pippen (prime), Dennis Rodman, John Stockton, Karl Malone, Shaquille O’ Neal (prime), Steve Nash (prime), Dirk Nowitski (prime), Allen Iverson (prime), Tracy McGrady (prime), Vince Carter (prime), LeBron James (prime), Camelo Anthony (Prime), Dwayne Wade (prime), Tim Duncan (prime), Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, James Harden *To put into perspective:* He played against a 33 year old Michael Jordan here in 1997 and then he was dueling against a 31 year LeBron James for the last time in 2016. And they were BOTH the main player of championship teams during those seasons! He had a fair match against the two of the most highly debated players. Although we lost him, I am so happy that all of his hard work and love for the game as a kid growing up gave him the chance to play in the best parts of the NBA’s history, and that most of his life dreams as a kid came true. Ain’t that amazing?

I was going into 8th grade. Smh I wish I could get that time back!!!!! Makes me understand how important it is to live while you can and appreciate it

It was in that game Jordan realized how special Kobe was. It still seems surreal that Kobe is no longer with us. R.I.P Mamba

The amount of times the announcer says Kobe Bryant is crazy

basketball will never be this authentic again

That fadeaway was so hard 3:47 Jordan was on him like crazy.

They don't make 'em like this anymore. Class, sportsmanship and skill. Jordan and Kobe were legends because of these combined traits, and being all about the game on the court. Nobody today, or since, comes close.

Kobe Bryant even at 19yrs old showed that he was the human version of His Airness! We should be thankful that we watched Kobe's greatness for 20 amazing years!

I’m glad I can watch this game now . Didn’t have cable living in the country. Glad people saved this for everyone to see. Praying for the Bryant family

03:27 hands down the most beautiful, smoothest turn around fadeaway of all time.

Thank you for posting this Vid..... Kobe and MJ. The whole thing made me smile. Great days In Basketball. R.I.P Kobe.

"You are looking at the present(MJ) and the future(Kobe)" he indeed was the future. RIP KOBE

Then after 22 yrs theres Max Kellerman saying Kawhi better than Kobe under pressure. WTF you smoking man!

Wow. Kobe was so good. This game impressed me so much when i first saw it. U just knew he had next.

I started crying when there was only a couple minutes left on this video, I still can't believe Kobe is gone. MJ got me into Basketball, but Kobe took it to a whole other level for me. He sacrificed so much of his life/time for the game of basketball. And it's so unfortunate he couldn't live to see his daughter Gigi carry on his legacy. He only really got a couple years to finally just be a great dad to his kids and live his life outside of this great game. R.I.P. Thank you for all the memories! Wer love you Kobe!

“Oh I just wanted to come out and do my job.” 36 points, shot 55% in the field.

man who is here after Kobe’s death rip 1978-2020

"you realize how good he is..he's in his second year of college" overstand that prolly made Kobe's heart melt. Rest up mamba and baby girl.

7:20 “Little Advice from the master” Jordan have some words to Kobe

The fact that everyone has to be compared to Jordan, makes Jordan the GOAT

He didn’t say it but you can tell MJ seen a lot of himself in Kobe 💛💜🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾rest in paradise #8/24

I've been saying for years that Kobe's style of playing was similar to mj. U can tell he looked up to mj. I took a screen shot of when they were standing next to each other at the foul line. That moment was epic. RIP KB 💪🏽

RIP Kobe Mike , thanks for all you Have done for the NBA. These 2 GOATS . Wow. I Cant get enough of this man. I LOVE THE OLDSCHOOL NBA. The Reggie miller days .

Seriously... despite this video being about Kobe, I was more impressed with Jordan's interview at the end.

It's so fun watching Kobe with his idol. He's looked nervous playing against MJ. But he went off and played his game like he always did! Rest in peace Kobe and may God be with you and your daughter and the others that were lost that tragic day😞

When the announcer said jordan is the present and kobe is the future. Straight up poetic.

I remember being in school and thinking about this game all day and couldn't wait to get home to see it. Respect and RIP Kobe. The closest player to ever be on the same level as Michael. We miss you😪

Rest in Peace Kobe Bryant, 41. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna „Gigi“ Bryant. Gianna’s basketball teammate Alyssa Altobelli. Alyssa’s father, John Altobelli, 56, the baseball coach at Orange Coast College. Alyssa’s mother, Keri Altobelli. Christina Mauser, a basketball coach at the nearby Harbor Day School, where Gigi Bryant attended. Payton Chester, a middle-school student. Sarah Chester, Payton’s mother. Ara Zobayan, the pilot.

Jordan makes the game look so easy, comfortable and natural, even on the interview

Both Kobe and MJ love the game of basketball so much, they see no boundaries.

This is incredible content; the mutual respect between the two was so evident from the beginning. Kobe was already ready.

RIP to the legend. You set MJ as your bar and we could debate back and forth for days if you passed that bar...but dam you sure gave it your absolute best shot.

the people at this game would never know how legendary this match was until later on

This is really a wonderful video. Bless these people, for making an effort on making these videos, which means a lot for so many people!

Brings tears to my eyes. Tatum is my fav player and Kobe did the same to him. Legends recognize each other and help each other. Love and Miss u Kobe

MJ all class talking about young kobe. So sad to lose him all the other folks in that accident.

love how MJ respect and impress with Kobe, even more impress that he teach and tell Kobe how to get better. love both of them - 2 legends

Its just amazing and kinda surreal to see these two go at it especially knowing how similar they played the game mentally and physically

Jordan knew he was something special!!! Everybody wanted to be Jordan. From 5'2 to 7'0,born 80's and 90's, everybody wanted to be Jordan on the court!!! Kobe was that!!! What a lot of us dreamed of!!! To showcase your talent to your mentor!!! And he showed Jordan that he put in the work!!! Respect KOBE!!! My favorite!!! No matter what job you have, have that MAMBA mentality!!!

Dang the respect Michael gave to Kobe