How Michael Jordan passed the torch to Kobe Bryant | SportsCenter

How Michael Jordan passed the torch to Kobe Bryant | SportsCenter | ESPN

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This is the story of how Michael Jordan passed the torch to Kobe Bryant.
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@roemer024 4 жыл бұрын

Who would've ever thought Kobe would leave us before MJ... So sad

@mutaashassan1947 4 жыл бұрын

The Craft Sisters He was talking about Michael Jordan not Michael Jackson

@rubi8104 4 жыл бұрын

@@mutaashassan1947 hahahahhahaha

@alizaman3478 4 жыл бұрын

@@CATLOVER12376 super idiot

@misspretty347 4 жыл бұрын

@@CATLOVER12376 Girl....

@doices9786 4 жыл бұрын

Somebody deleted their comment löl

@SuchIsLife424 Жыл бұрын

That pic of Kobe being next to Jordan and MJ answering his questions is one of the best NBA moments ever.

@xoltarr424 11 ай бұрын

Yet, people call Jordan selfish. If someone was willing to work, Jordan would give you advice. Kobe became what Scottie was supposed to be.

@demetrius976 6 жыл бұрын

Jordan and Kobe, the most dangerous killers to ever play

@mlgvincent4827 6 жыл бұрын

Sean FOR NOW PORZINGUS,TATUM,frank nltikinia maybe

@kriss305kross 6 жыл бұрын

FACTS brother.

@troytweed775 6 жыл бұрын

MLG Vincent all those people you named are not killers.

@razkable 6 жыл бұрын

kobe wasnt a killer..fyi..usually his teamates pulled him out late...fisher artest shaw fox horry Shaq gasol ..ariza...guys like that...dont believe me?...how many buzzer beaters does kobe have in his playoff career?...1..and his team lost the series and it was to go up 3-1 and in ot off a jump ball in transition with 10 seconds left ...he chocked a 3-1 lead vs a 3 seed team without its best player ...lebron has 4 ..1 in each round until the finals...like im sorry but the numbers all say kobe in the last 20 seconds sucks compared to lebron wade pr most greats even vince t mac dirk ..manu..you name it..

@future8783 5 жыл бұрын

@@razkable you sound like lebby nuthugger.....

@rayh.3478 4 жыл бұрын

Scottie said this to MJ during a workout when Kobe first entered the league: "there's a new kid plays like you, walks like you, talks like you, he even sticks his tongue out like you"

@the83rdtrombonist60 4 жыл бұрын

Not a trash talk but that's why I put Jordan over Kobe. Jordan was so far ahead of his time that his skills were used on a younger generation and still propelled Kobe above the rest. That being said, just because you can do someone's moves doesn't mean you can be as effective. Kobe deserves to be in the top 1% of basketball players in the history of the game.

@rayh.3478 4 жыл бұрын

@@the83rdtrombonist60 I do agree MJ is the greatest of all time! especially the physical game that it was in that era... and Kobe took off from exactly where MJ had left off, I respect Kobe not because of 81 point game, or how good of a game closer he was... but having the same kind of mentality and just as competitive as MJ, something pretty rare to see these days. and when you earn the respect from MJ, that's good enough with me and as a father myself now I respect Kobe even more for the kind of loving father he is! .... just sad man!

@rayh.3478 4 жыл бұрын

@@the83rdtrombonist60 let's all embrace life man! cus tomorrow is not promised

@p.atrickclarke 4 жыл бұрын

The good thing is that he's good at it

@JSB-2Z-2K 3 жыл бұрын

@@the83rdtrombonist60 yup. I found it kind of stupid when people ridicule Kobe for stealing Jordan's moves and game. Sure Jordan was much better, but they are both kind of the same player: 6'6, shooting guards, scorers. You don't see people ridiculing big men for basically all being the same and playing the same way: Shaq, Wilt, Russel, Olajuwon, Ewing, Mourning, David Robinson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, etc. So Kobe playing like Mike is just normal. Just being able to play like him and do his moves and all is in itself impressive and an accomplishment very few can even replicate.

@wandergirlthrevi 6 жыл бұрын

I love that "Don't be in a rush to try to find the next Michael Jordan. First of all, you didn't find me. I just happen to came along and you don't have to find that next person. It'll just happen."

@legendxch 4 жыл бұрын

Threvi Vacal how wise he is

@Chris-yw2zp 4 жыл бұрын

Very humble for a player of his caliber

@phyllisgreen6242 4 жыл бұрын

Amen n it will

@kurtpunchesthings2411 Жыл бұрын

Another good line I like from Kobe was when he said I'm not trying to be the next Michael Jordan I'm going to become the first Kobe Bryant

@shomoy7396 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan saw Kobe as a son to a degree. He saw himself in Kobe that’s why he helped him so much. Phill Jackson brought a 18 year old Kobe to meet Jordan and Kobe told him you can’t guard me. Jordan laughed and said you can’t guard me. Then later on as they were leaving Jordan told Phil Jackson I love that kid.

@the83rdtrombonist60 4 жыл бұрын

This is so poignant now.

@JSB-2Z-2K 3 жыл бұрын

He knew he was gonna be the real like mike guy. He was right

@CustomizedUsername 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Ahmad Rashad tells the story

@be4unvme 3 жыл бұрын

Both had the same amount of arrogance. Most were scared of Mike so it was refreshing for Mike to meet someone who wasn't scared of him

@hybrid1339 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Little bro trying to one up big bro and let big bro know I can dance with you too

@dylangilchrist7775 4 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace Kobe Bryant Thanks for the Memories

@crs8111 2 жыл бұрын

I've been over his death for weeks 😢

@vighneshramesh2569 6 жыл бұрын

Damn Michael was right when he said Kobe stole ALL his moves...legit ALL of them

@aresgodofwar2336 6 жыл бұрын

Vighnesh Ramesh Jordan got Dr.J moves but Jordan changed it up tho

@johnlane2351 6 жыл бұрын

Vighnesh Ramesh and Kobe could beat him u for got that

@maddmoney9342 6 жыл бұрын

Vighnesh Ramesh ANYONE CAN STILL A MOVE BUT THING IS CAN YOU MAKE IT WORK 4 YOU AS IT DID 4 MJ & KOBE DID THE DAMN THANG 5 CHIPS, GOLD MEDALS & MVP NO OTHER PLAYER SINCE COULD WORK IT LIKE MIKE TAUGHT IT.........

@kaushiksinha793 6 жыл бұрын

Vighnesh Ramesh there is nothing wrong in that.If it was that easy why didn't evreybody else do it.Doing Jordan moves is very difficult.

@maddmoney9342 6 жыл бұрын

Kaushik Sinha YOU'RE EXACTLY RIGHT MANY HAVE TRIED IT BUT KOBE SUCCEEDED BY WINNING & MADE MJ PROUD TO SEE IT THAT'S WHY HE EMBRACED KOBE

@agalelei4673 4 жыл бұрын

The fact that Kobe never spoke upon himself but gave credit to Jordan. Man rest in Love Kobe 💜🙏

@MYmicBROKE 6 жыл бұрын

This when the nba was actually fun to watch. Now its just 3 point contest every night

@jahnnluis6625 6 жыл бұрын

thikk252 ikr.. stupid warriors

@CAPITAL202054 6 жыл бұрын

Real Talk! 100% agree. Wish the rules were how they were back in the mid 90s. Game nowadays is so predictable and barely any defense being played.

@foolio16beats 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's all about who makes the most 3's in a night nowadays. Before it was competitive and harder to beat teams

@jamalmason7169 6 жыл бұрын

thikk252 that 3 point shit dnt work on the Spurs

@mrShinglez 6 жыл бұрын

thikk252 lmfao I agree

@andreyduarte23 4 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace MAMBA ... Long Live AIR JORDAN Brazil love you mamba

@squidkid_04 4 жыл бұрын

Rest in Heaven Kobe and Gigi ❤️

@thegodofpez 2 жыл бұрын

Was never a Kobe fan. But now that he’s gone, this tears me up. He was an absolute professional and an awesome father. Wish he was still here.

@jayliche3266 4 жыл бұрын

Giving somebody on the opposite team Some tips they could use against you That’s dope.

@juniorsaj1870 4 жыл бұрын

That's what great teachers do... Legendary

@d4v1do 6 жыл бұрын

*The Goats 🐐*

@demetrius976 6 жыл бұрын

@zoneteiko2995 4 жыл бұрын

✊🏽🐐

@myka4413 4 жыл бұрын

@@demetrius976 only one now

@VenomHernandez 4 жыл бұрын

Big Brother... Little Brother

@showtimelakers1795 6 жыл бұрын

Kobe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@pg13pacernation30 6 жыл бұрын

legends never die, Kobe is one of the reasons I starting watching basketball

@rustinusti 4 жыл бұрын

:'(

@Lilpeteythegoat 4 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭😭✌🏾😭✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@alexayers9463 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. He's been my hero since Game 4 of the 2000 NBA Finals. And he'll stay my hero til I too am done.

@Sappy88 4 жыл бұрын

Rest easy legend

@soillcls2014 2 жыл бұрын

I love LeBrons game…. But man these two where just different. Thanks for the memories

@treyevans6545 6 жыл бұрын

Jordan. Kobe. Bird. Three of the biggest killers to ever play the game.

@treyevans6545 6 жыл бұрын

Nolay Austin Yeah, you right. Magic had that smile and personality that made you think otherwise. But he was definitely a killer.

@baselinejordan1744 6 жыл бұрын

Trey Evans W

@issho1445 6 жыл бұрын

Funny because lebron is better than all 3 of them

@treyevans6545 6 жыл бұрын

Issho What's funny is that, for all the stats, LeBron hasn't been able to lead one team to more than two championships. But hey, those triple doubles look real nice.

@ThaKingJay 6 жыл бұрын

Trey Evans When did Kobe *LEAD* a team to more than 2 championships?

@soccerlordd1724 4 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace Kobe 😢🙏🏿🙏🏿

@cheezlayer 6 жыл бұрын

You don't have to find the next Michael Jordan, he just happen to come along! Kobe is just like mj but a total different person because mj is mj and kobe is kobe each both great and a hero in their own era! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

@trippy6011 6 жыл бұрын

I say Michael and kobe are 2 of the best players in basketball history

@hyejoo5244 6 жыл бұрын

Bill Russell

@jackritter5445 3 жыл бұрын

Aaron9 stop it, get some help

@hybrid1339 3 жыл бұрын

@Aaron9 if you base ranking off skills alone then you gotta know Kobe is definitely after Mike..

@iec7587 2 жыл бұрын

@@hyejoo5244 Bill is not even top 4 at his position

@inholee1732 2 жыл бұрын

They said skill wise (both ends).They were the best.

@tebalrindu5605 4 жыл бұрын

long life legend.. much respect

@erikscano457 4 жыл бұрын

Best players in NBA history. Rest in peace BlackMamba we love u❤️

@gulbahar6310 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the memories, Kobe. You will always be the hero for those who loved you. Rest In Peace.

@user-xd7vz2bf5x 4 жыл бұрын

So long Kobe...＆ Thanks...

@andrewwilliams2573 4 жыл бұрын

Kobe 😣😭 Rest in peace LEGEND 🙏🙏🙏

@DJQuan718 4 жыл бұрын

"I told him he should feel the defense with your legs" MJ looking out for the next generation. He didn't have to tell him anything Seeing Kobe smiling at MJ advice puts a smile on my face. The respect was huge between them Like MJ Kobe gave advice to majority of the players we see today and quite frankly I'm happy he did. You'll be missed for sure and your memories will forever live in our hearts

@maximillianmus8172 4 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Kobe 🐍💔 1-26-20 Mamba out! 🕊

@naastyws6718 4 жыл бұрын

rest easy, Legend...

@pg13pacernation30 6 жыл бұрын

this video give me goosebumps

@trejonb1383 4 жыл бұрын

now that he's dead definitely

@NehemiahWinesberry 6 жыл бұрын

All respect to Kobe Bryant💯 A.K.A The second best player of all time🥈 And that’s stamped®️

@kd35beast24 6 жыл бұрын

I say Bird is better but I'd put Kobe 3rd

@kd35beast24 6 жыл бұрын

Warriorsaretrash! Kobe is the greatest Laker, so he's already better than like 3 of the guys you mentioned. I'll give you MJ and Bird but Kobe is better than the other guys

@dereckhenson2051 6 жыл бұрын

KD35Beast magic Johnson is is arguably the greatest Laker. Magic>Kobe

@steezebk3081 4 жыл бұрын

@@dereckhenson2051 magic himself said kobe was the best to wear a Lakers Jersey

@AntonioGomez-co3us 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely the second greatest shooting guard to ever lace up a pair of gym shoe

@theaterofsouls 4 жыл бұрын

this makes me smile every time...

@HelpMakeADifference 6 жыл бұрын

Two legends unique in their own ways 🏆 🏀 💪🏿

@ceemichaels1877 3 жыл бұрын

Kobe will always be a part of out hearts ♥️!! No matter what!!

@mattcolpron7766 4 жыл бұрын

Back here after 😞

@JSB-2Z-2K 3 жыл бұрын

My two favourite players ever.

@jeremiahramos5028 4 жыл бұрын

Teacher vs student 🔥🙌🏼

@rustinusti 4 жыл бұрын

Friend vs friend 💕✌️

@the83rdtrombonist60 4 жыл бұрын

@@rustinusti along the lines of Jordan's words: brother vs. brother

@matahari9950 6 жыл бұрын

my two beloved god's of basketball.

@highlights8748 4 жыл бұрын

Rest in paradise Kobe Bryant🙏

@user-hk6un1cr4d 4 жыл бұрын

Miss you

@chrismartin6114 4 жыл бұрын

Best of the best Jordan and Kobe

@kingcarmela3366 3 жыл бұрын

goosebumps.. miss you mamba 🐍

@makali8637 4 жыл бұрын

I'll miss you Kobe.

@zerotwo-xx2sm 4 жыл бұрын

Bruh them two made nba games fun before they retired

@ILYASS.SCH1 4 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Kobe 🙏😔

@moisesquinteros7439 4 жыл бұрын

This gave me goosebumps !

@oscargutierrez8180 4 жыл бұрын

Still can’t believe Kobe is gone. Michael Jordan good speech man.

@strix50 4 жыл бұрын

The greatest player ever and the most skilled player ever, 2 of the best!

@douglarsen4801 4 жыл бұрын

How I wish we could go back.

@donkeytime1704 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant will always be forever connected...

@jonneye 4 жыл бұрын

So well put together.

@cindiperez7010 4 жыл бұрын

Kobe and Jordan are like meteorites they only happen every couple hundred years, im lucky to have witnessed those two forces of nature.

@miguelgomez6891 4 жыл бұрын

Anybody watching this of his legacy

@Kogs1638 4 жыл бұрын

Rest In Piece, Kobe Bean Bryant 😔

@tonyy_destined 6 жыл бұрын

I suggest you don't scroll down if u want to save yourself from a pointless argument with 12 year old bandwagons

@qpeocn 4 жыл бұрын

Shut up you 12 yr old

@toddlawyer6434 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone who plays sports loves the competition!! And looks up to someone..

@bigbossestudilllo9593 6 жыл бұрын

jordan and kobe is the best

@debbiehampton3997 4 жыл бұрын

Very well said my Kobe.

@WontbstopSRT 5 жыл бұрын

Its ashamed how people think that Lebron got close to kobe n Jordan ... smh 🤦🏻‍♂️

@vitolabate6521 3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@rn4341 3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t it amazing to witness 2 versions of the same player. One passing the torch to another, and that other continued to dominate the league for the next 12 straight years

@jaewoopark320 4 жыл бұрын

miss you kobe

@tulaiboi98 4 жыл бұрын

Well, they do say imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery. Love you Kobe

@andytruong2104 6 жыл бұрын

2 legends

@2quann 4 жыл бұрын

Kobe came in the blink of a light from Jordan shadows and left once his legacy was done.

@mr.pakers1033 5 жыл бұрын

micheal was my greatest idol then kobe was my 2nd both this guy are put the nba to the higher level

@gowtham12349 6 жыл бұрын

I just can't seem to respect lebron as much as I respect these guys. I don't know why.

@salvador3828 6 жыл бұрын

Gowtham Kanagaraj cuz hes a crybaby bitch

@MiGuel-ob5ht 2 жыл бұрын

Legendary!!!

@xiploc 4 жыл бұрын

rest easy, kobe & gigi and the 7 others. ❤️🐍❤️

@Jesusisnotwhite777 3 жыл бұрын

Untouchables

@jasonknight5191 4 жыл бұрын

Kobe relized he had to be like Mike to be as good or better than Mike. He took that jumper and he made it his own. You never one time will mistake Kobe and Jordan. Both are very unique and noticable. He probably used those moves because thats (in kobes mind) probably the best player to have ever picked up a ball. He was probably more than honored to be compared to Jordan and after seeing his skill set i can promise Jordan wasnt ashamed to hear that. Kobe ALWAYS gave 145% no matter what. In the playoffs his teammates said he was first one in the gym at 3am and last one out at 12am EVERY SINGLE DAY. The pressure of being in the playoffs is enormous. He was only getting at max 2 1/2 hours of sleep a night(thats 17 hours of sleep a week where a normal person is getting 56 hours a week) and still went hard in the mfing paint nd set that big of a name for himself

@rohemoriyama 3 жыл бұрын

I miss Kobe

@guillermo5318 6 жыл бұрын

I miss these guys...

@Jay-vw5ur 6 жыл бұрын

Micheal Jordan and Kobe Bryant they are alike cause my whole family likes the the most and I always use those teams on NBA2K18

@theancientmemekiller2304 6 жыл бұрын

This is Emotional

@frankie3591 2 жыл бұрын

Legend

@mr3pointshooter1 4 жыл бұрын

They should play this video at Staples Friday night in honor of Kobe

@user-nt4sl5hp5m Ай бұрын

miss you kob 😢

@henrygamertv2960 4 жыл бұрын

True that how kobe became legend because Michael Jordan moves

@jamalmason7169 6 жыл бұрын

The Two Greatest

@scaleoftrutheyeopener6698 3 жыл бұрын

Why he was always compares to Mj because of his humbleness....accepting that he come along but still there was One who been before him....his mentor...he was taught and learned...now his getting all the greatness his teacher pass to him...his legacy

@MrAVGNdude 6 жыл бұрын

Kobe never passed the torch. Lebron fans just think they snatched the torch from Kobe and gave it to Lebron

@Anthonycheesman33 6 жыл бұрын

MrAVGNdude Kobe never passed period lol

@mlgvincent4827 6 жыл бұрын

MrAVGNdude haha

@MrDweeny 6 жыл бұрын

anthony cheesman second in all time assist for non point guards lol🤷🏾‍♂️

@MrDweeny 6 жыл бұрын

Warriorsaretrash! Lol he had a role to play and that was score not assist lol

@MrDweeny 6 жыл бұрын

Warriorsaretrash! Pass when needed

@alexochroma 6 жыл бұрын

Kobe and MJ are the same dynamic. As this video shows here, their game was to use their legs to create the amount of space needed to put up shots, and their work ethic allowed them to make some amazing shots: fades, under the bucket, through traffic, etc. LeBron is an arm and force dynamic. He is more likely to get you to close, that when you try to make a move he can step out or push away to make his incredible shots. Just looking at these 3, I would say they are the top. I am not going to say one is better when it is a team sport and teams make or break. Stats and titles only highlight performance. Wins highlight achievements. Fans highlight icons.

@davaasambuubatbold6955 4 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace

@arrynbeacon8077 6 жыл бұрын

jordan was the best ever. kobe was great

@Mika_25A 4 жыл бұрын

Legend Vs legend.

@yuvalstarovolsky6921 4 жыл бұрын

1:40 those two moments are the reason I love basketball

@johncambridge7181 4 жыл бұрын

These two were very rare breed like literally...

@nolansisten1575 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone here after he died😩😭😭

@fdsjlaf 4 жыл бұрын

big brother, little brother

@damien9654 6 жыл бұрын

What a great video

@shooguy8792 6 жыл бұрын

Kobe the greatest

@dl6kid 5 жыл бұрын

It’s simple. The only reason MJ says Kobe deserves the comparison is not because he copied his moves or plays the same way. It’s because Kobe had the same determination and drive and Michael saw in him and it reminded him of himself. I’ve seen other athletes from Jordan’s time who said that Michael didn’t pay attention to anyone or give anyone the time of day if he felt like you weren’t worth it. I guess Kobe was. And that’s saying a lot.