"The kid" became a legend.

I would say Rest In Peace Kobe but Kobe never rests

R.I.P to Kobe Bryant man prayers out to his family he was someone who everyone respected and loved and was not only a professional at what he's done for the franchise but also a public figure. Many people looked up to him and always will Kobe Bean Bryant we love you man

1.Fro Kobe 2.Champ Kobe 3.All Star Kobe 4.Bald Kobe 5. H.O.F Kobe 6. MVP Kobe 7. Athletic Kobe 8. Injured Kobe (Torn Achilles game) 9. Prime Kobe 10. Teenage Kobe The last digit is the Kobe you are

That last part with Byron Scott was great. It's crazy to think how it came full circle with him coaching Kobe his last couple seasons. He knew early on Kobe was gonna be a once in a generation player and man did he prove him right and then some.

"Mark my words.." the rest is history.

In his 1st year you can already see the talent, the tenacity. We miss you Kobe.

all I've been doing is watching kobe videos since his passing.... still doesn't feel real

r.i.p legend we will never forget about u 🙏🏾😭❤️

RIP Kobe. Hearing “Kobe Bryant died” just doesn’t sound right.

When MJ said he leaves the game in good hands he was talking abt Kobe

Kobe and Pac had a similar vibe about them at times....very interesting!

I am one happy man being able to say i grew up in the Kobe Bryant era. Rest In Peace, Mamba !

I was 14 his rookie year. At the time, I still idolized Michael Jordan, but Kobe was a close 2nd after MJ retired.

Kobe was the best that ever played basketball. There will never be another Kobe.

It has been a week and I still can't believe the fact Kobe's no longer with us he and his daughter gigi..so so sad💔☹️

Better than 90% of the current nba, at the age of 18. GOATbe Bryant

Crazy he played like grant hill and jordan then became his own player and became a legend. RIP kobe ✊🏾💯

Baby MJ No Doubt. Kobe Stole MJ's Moves. Rest In Heaven Bro. Chicagoooo

You will be missed. One of the greatest to ever do it.

Had to come back here. Rest in Power Kobe and Gigi Bryant 💔

We should all feel blessed to have witnessed this man play the game of basketball .

4:45 “ mark my words is going to be unbelievable” and he was RIP KOBE 💛💜

R.I.P to the legend

Byron Scott (the guy sitting with the Mamba) loved Kobe so much that he ended up as his final coach. Too bad it was such a forgettable tenure. At least there was a time where his talent analysis was spot-on.

People are creatures of the moment , they forget how great Kobe was .

To hear Chick Hearn call those games is nostalgic!

I'm glad I got to see the greatest players in their prime. 1. MJ 2.Ken Griffey jr 3. Koby Bryant 4.Wayne Gretzky 5. Shaquille O'neal 6.Derek Jeter 7. Joe Montana 8. Mike Tyson.

It all started in 1996.. as young teenager myself I grew up watching you.. even tho you wore just a year older than me.. But it seem like we already had a connection.. my first Jersey I ever bought was your number 8 rookie Jersey (champion) my first pair of shoes i ever bought myself were the Adidas crazy 97 EQT elevation. Now I sit here and tell myself, before you came a long.. my mentality was already on attack mode and if injured, still go out there and kick ass.. You came into our lives and that mentality became...MAMBA MENTALITY.... were you came from, the color of skin, the money you made and you being a celebrity.. that didn't matter one bit.. I saw that IT factor in you, and that is what made me a fan and being able to connect with you.... miss you mamba... it all started in 96..#8 .....R.I.P...🐍

Did he know how legendary he'd be?

I don't know why but there's something about Kobe's voice and his hunger to get better that just makes my mood 100 times better. I love you my brother Rest in peace.

Gone too soon,will always remember your heart and love for the game

I cant believe he was literally 18. Just the year before he was giving class presentations, now he has a full-time job with a billion dollar corporation

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Classic footage, Kobe Bryant, RIP, respect 💪💖🤛💯.

You are loved by many my dude. Thank you for the memories. R.I.P. to The Goat, Gianna, and everyone that loss their lives in this horrific accident. I will 4ever be your biggest fan. Bless up

R.I.P Kobe on this the day you left us.

Sad thing he retired last year just before I went to college here in US... One of my lifelong dreams watching kobe live.

I miss those days of young Kobe Bryant.. RIP idol...

He has and will always be my hero my favorite player and my role model as a father ⭐️⭐️💜💛kobegigi ✝️

I wanna be like Kobe.

At 18 year's old you can clearly see how much influence Michael Jordan had on him, almost identical to Jordan's game.

He's an 18 year old in this highlight reel, yet plays like a 28 year old veteran all star. I was born in 92 so I only really saw MJ live on the Wizards. Kobe was my generation's MJ. You can't teach that kind of will to win.

We love you Kobe! We’ll always love you. Rest in beautiful peace brother!

Is it just me or does Kobe look a lot like 2pac?

His leaping ability improved over the first 5-6 years of his career.

Will never forget the heart and passion he always played with. Rest in Peace Kobe 😪 You gave it your all and LA will always love you!

As a longtime Laker fan! Kobe, your tenacity and love for the game of basketball provided me some of the greatest moments I've ever seen..... Thanks to you, Shaq, Gasol and rest of the incredible players to wear a Laker Jersey.

Jeez, I miss him. I'm from Chicago and a Bulls fan where MJ is God but I was too young to see most of MJ's career. I saw Kobe more! RIP Kobe! Legends never die 🏀♥️🙏🏽

Back thens Charlotte Hornets GM must still be kicking himself to this day for sending away Kobe!!!

May Kobe be rest in peace and EVERYONE knows he will NEVER fade. Legends never die.

People often forget how good Kobe was before he tore his ACL injury. Kobe was unbelievable on both sides of the court - and of course off the court as well. You will be missed.

RIP to one of the greatest ❤️🏀

I enjoyed the Byron Kobe interaction moment.

RIP to a legend ❤️

From h.s to the NBA kicking ass and taking names !!! RIP brother...💖

🐐🐐#MambaMentality 🐍

Damn. I could watch this all day.

he was a real legend.. Rest In Peace 🙏🏻

RIP KOBE 😭

RIP KOBE!

This is my opinion so please don't judge Michael Jordan best in:1990's Kobe best in: 2000's Lebron best in: 2010's But MJ is the goat cuz of 6 championships

He born to be a superstar and is sad to say he died to be a legend...mamba4ever

Still tear up every time I watch vids/clips of Kobe. Especially ones with him and GiGi 😢😢 RIP Mamba 🐍 & Mambacita 🐍 🙏🏾💔🙏🏾

Legendary

1:21 Announcer mentions Malik Sealy, another NBA player killed in a tragic accident. Creepy.

Best Iso Scorer of all time IMO, mid-range game was on MJ's level,could back you down and put you in a blender down in the post with ridiculous footwork,and could hit limitless range threes even before Steph Curry was in Senior High.

I still can't believe that Kobe Bryant is gone now but your spirit and legacy will live forever and RIP KOBE AND GIGI

Kobe Bryant NBA Hall of Fame

Hearing Chick say Kobe's name... damn that's legit AF

I love basketball, I played it all the time as a little kid, I would practice shooting hoops by myself, when I was seven, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and after getting it removed, my mom forbid me to play basketball, but even though she forbid me, I still loved it, I’m 21 now, and have a mini basketball that I keep as a replica of my old basketball I used to shoot hoops with before the surgery.

Damn! I watched every minute of this. I knew from day one what i was watching was Jordan's replacement in the NBA. And i was in Brooklyn, NY at the time!

I wasn’t going to be born till 4 years later.

Unfortunately I was not able to watch one live Kobe game in his entire career

I love kobe's smile face ㅠㅠ

Rip Kobe Bryant. I never met you. But your lost cuts deep! Rip to your daughter as well & the other families involved in the crash! You’ll all will truly be missed 💔💔💔💔💔

Everyone's love Kobe now. But when he first started everyone hated him. He was so cocky

If only Chick was still alive to see what kind of player Kobe had become.

Fav Player Of All Time 🐐🐐🖒

Kobe bridged generations. He played against Dell Curry and Stephen Curry. He bridged two 70-win seasons. He entered the NBA after Chicago won 72 games and retired after GSW won 73 games.

Great video of the black mamba Kobe Bryant the greatest laker ever! #Lakersforlife! #Bobbyspats! Thank You!

Still don’t feel right saying “rip Kobe”

RIP Kobe you will be missed forever ❤

Rest up Kobe, Gianna and all the other victims.

HE VIRTUALLY LOOKS THE SAME!!!! 😱😱😱

1:55 john stockton? didn't know they played in the same era lol damn kobe old AF

KOBE. There was nothing like watching him play live in his early NBA days- man, he was lightening quick, explosive and fast and smooth and brilliant!! He was extremely intelligent (of course)-- way beyond his years that was largely unappreciated by some of his peers early on due to petty jealousies. But Byron Scott knew... he knew. My heart breaks for KOBE, Gianna... Vanessa..the families. 😥🙏🏿🎚

The best this about watching this video is seeing how many other great players Kobe went up against at 18 years of age and held his own (Jordan, Hornacek, Stocken, Pippen, Robertson etc.) Kobe was from a different area of basketball that he carried in the 21th century and that's what helped him become a legend....It's not about how many fights you had in life that turns you into a true champion but it's about who you fought in life that turns you into a true champion....R.I.P Great # 8 and thanks for the wonderful moments you provided me throughout high school and college bro!!!

If Social Media existed in Kobe’s rookie year then Laker fans would demand he be traded. People need to give Ingram and Lonzo time

When Kobe wore No. 8 he was the closest to Michael Jordan game then.

Rip Legend 😭🙏

RIP KOBE!!

Can hear him disguising his Italian accent at the end lol

Kobe was ahead of his time. Look at the other guys on the court! Lol Guys aren't as tough but the are waaay more athletic overall.

RIP my man, you were such a talent, so fun to watch

Nice ring to it when they called him the kid since that is a baby goat. Where Kobe became a GOAT

Thank you for this video! Cats forgot that Kobe was on the Bench his three years. He worked his tale off to get to where he was. He was considered a bust by some. You could see he was itching to come out and get busy! RIP

If they don’t make this man the NBA logo, then they’re blowing it.

A legend had emerged since. RIP pal.

Seeing the highlights still makes me smile with joy & enthusiasm. Bringing color to life with creative self expression. It still hurts man.