People forgot how well he was playing before the torn Achilles! Like dude was still athletic and savvy. Mid range monster!

This season broke him. He literally carried these bums to the playoffs.

Kobe Bryant's game could translate extremely well in ANY era because he mastered the fundamentals.

Underrated season , He was 34 years old and carrying the Lakers

This was my senior year of hs. Broke my leg in October and my mom got me league pass for me. I got to watch all 82 laker games and this masterpiece of a season. Every game. He was still a top 3 player and so fun to watch. I remember watching the Achilles game thinking he’s gonna be fine cause he got hit like 3 times earlier that game and just got back up. Little did I know this would be his last great season 😢😢 I feel fortunate I was able to watch it. RIP LEGEND

This was the season his post footwork, pivots and fade shots were on level 100. God mode

Probably his most underrated season of his 30s

If it weren't for that achilles and the injuries that followed, he'd maintain this level at least another 3 years. Man was a brilliant ball player. Its truly awful we can never hear him talk about the game again.

They act like Bron was the only one in year 17 ballin.. they love to sweep Kobe under the rug. Can’t hide GREATNESS!! #VINO #MAMBA🐍🍷

6,6 guard from Lower Marion high school number 24 for the last time the “Black Mamba” Kobe Bryant. Miss you 😢 🐍 Live on

DAMN it was 8 years ago.. I feel old

True nba fans knows how great this season was for Kobe!

Kobe's bag was ridiculous!!! How can someone look at this and not see the skill level is ELITE Mastery!!!

the greatest contested shot maker I have ever seen

never forget when kobe was playing 45+ mins a game down the stretch right up until the achilles game against gsw to will his wounded team into the playoffs. ... there will never be another kobe bryant

Some of these games this season i honestly thought the lakers were gonna lose ... and then Kobe would do some magic trick like down by 9 and hit 3 straight 3 pointers smh Legendary 😢😢 🐐 shit

The man averaged 27ppg 6apg 6rpg while going thru injuries to his starters 3 different coaching changes played 78 games and single handily dragging what was left of that team to the playoffs at age 34 this was clearly the best season An All time Great can have considering the cards he was dealt with

I miss life before 2020. When Kobe was alive and we didn’t have to wear masks to go to places.

Easily the most skilled player of all time

i was a senior in high school when kobe tore his achillies.... never gonna forget that

Imagine if he didn't tear his achilles that year....

Kobe was unreal. I watched every game of his career and was obsessed with his mastery. In my humble opinion, I think he has the best footwork (nod to Hakeem) and midrange game ever. I also think he has the best reverse layup/dunk creativity. Amazing player! This guy means a ton to me and my family.

One of his most underrated seasons! Year 17, 34 years old

Truly an underrated season for sure.

This season was pure anxiety.

Kobe was carrying this team to the playoffs on his own back this season #ripkobe 💛💜💛💜💛 #kobe

His midrange game was simply perfect

I really could make this argument for his whole career but just to speak on this season itself, this is one of the greatest individual seasons in NBA history when put in proper perspective. - Being 33-34 with the accumulated wear and tear he was fighting through - The league killing the CP3 trade - An already failing experiment of Dwight, Nash & D'Antoni - Jim Buss being an idiot in every sense, proven by the aforementioned moves he made that didn't complement Kobe's game at all - Finally, the way the game was starting to transition to what it is now and Kobe finding his way to be impactful within it He persevered through way more than most even realize, largely because ppl only look at the final outcome and ignore the context of situations.

The greatest player I’ve even watched. I’ll never be as hyped for a team or a player as I was watching a Kobe lakers team. Constantly at the edge of my seat.

People forget Kobe was looking even better than he did in 2011 and 2012. Literally improving with age before that injury. Elite of the elite

How quickly they forgot...

Greatest since MJ, closest he saw modern spacing in his 20 year career and he was an injury-riddled 34 years old when he saw it. Can only imagine how many would call him the GOAT if his prime occurred in post 2015 NBA

that was true definition of heroic effort. dude was carrying his team to the finish line then injury ruined it. if only we could had witnessed his beast mode in the playoffs, no doubt they could still forced the spurs to a game 7 series and perhaps a lebron vs. Kobe that we didn't have. but still you leave a mark in this basketball world. rip mamba. mamba out!

Kobe’s game was so smooth like an artist with the paintbrush! Inside/outside crossover, fadeaway, mid range killer..

He was the best player from 2001 to 2013

My favorite highlight at 4:05 "Under 3 minutes to play, shotclock is down to 5, Bryant goes to work... Bryant, the drive! OH HO! KOBE BRYANT ON THE RACK ATTACK!" This gives me chills every time, such cool moment and great commentary.

Bro coming from a lebron fan this is actually just insane. We can talk about efficiency and numbers but look at the difficulty of shots. This dude isn’t even beating you with crazy athleticism. Fundamentals, footwork, getting to his spots and great body control around the rim. Wow

So glad you did this season man. Felt like Kobe was given everything he had this season. Broke my heart when he tore his Achilles. Mamba forever! 🐐

Single handedly willed this team to playoffs that year.

Just a reminder a 35 year old willed his team to a playoffs this year. Just fundamentally technically sound with his footwork. Still can get where he wanted to on the court. So many tough finishes/shots this clip. If it weren’t for injuries who knows what this man could of done in the playoffs…

I always bring up this season when people was acting like Lebron’s 2020 season was the only time they seen a player play at that level at year 17

Kobe's offensive arsenal and skill were on full display... it's a shame that he suffered that career-ending Achilles injury, there's no doubt in my mind that he would be the NBA's all-time leading scorer right now. At that time, the league had begun transitioning to an era of athleticism and youth, but Kobe had the ability to adapt his game and he still put on a show. I have NEVER seen a player excite an away crowd as Kobe did... he had the fans going NUTS in Atlanta and that was a testament to his style of play. Kobe may have been known for his mastery of the midrange, but he could SHOOT... he had range. After his Achilles injury, he adjusted his game to the perimeter since his mobility was limited and his percentage may not have been great, but if he played in today's league, I believe he would fit right in because he was such a high-volume shooter. The most complete player in the game, his ONLY flaw was his inefficiency of shot selection, but there's no other player who can make the degree of difficulty of shots that he did and that's what made him lethal.

Kobe was constantly knocking down shots. Man, he was a monster, he knew how to win, and win he did. I love Kobe games please continue to bring us "Kobe's babies" games. We're loving it. Thanks, Maxamillion711 for bringing us these "Kobe's Babies" we're happy to see these games. It's just like Kobe is still here with us. He's the Goat and a Legend of our time. Thank you Kobe and thank you God for blessing Kobe to be with us and his family #GirlDad.

People are gonna complain you named it the “last great season” but let’s face it, this really was the last amazing season of his career. No disrespect to Kobe at all but age takes away every career. We will love Kobe forever and know he is a legend no matter what but those few years was his retirement journey to let everyone ease into a NBA without him. Plus the teams he had weren’t made to go far into the playoffs. Another great video man keep them coming 🔥👍🔥 Rest is paradise Kobe Bean Bryant ❤️

Now yall see why Matt and Stak respect Kobe so much 😤

Better version than 09/10, seriously, more athletic and so clutch. he was on a mission, miss him so much, i hate it

One of my favourite Kobe seasons. Electrifying every arena’s crowd at age 34 right before the achilles injury. Elite on both ends of the floor. My GOAT FOREVER

Every time kobe scored you'd here a wowwww from the crowd truly magical to watch him play

This season reminds me of 97/98 MJ season. Both older, post their prime athleticism, but master fundamentals of mid range shooting and used it to score.

first season where i watched every game, i’m taking this kobe over anyone.

Bro I just know I’m my heart he would’ve had the greatest HOF speech of all time and it sucks we’lol never get to hear it

It was such a joy and frustration watching Kobe drag that team to the playoffs. I wanted this team to succeed so much. The last stretch of games where he was playing 40+ minutes a night was simply legendary stuff.

That shot vs Clippers meanwhile biting his shirt. ICONIC.

Kobe gave you 27, 6 and 6 in year 17 at 34. The last 20 games carried the lakers to the playoffs Call me crazy but I really don’t give AF This was the best year 17 season in NBA history

It’s crazy the 2012 olympics and 2013 season is my fav version of Kobe. He had the one arm sleeve on the right arm going. He had the swagger on the court and his IQ just outing everyone else. He still had a bounce and could slam on folks but mostly at this point used his footwork and shooting to score. A lot like MJ his last couple of years with the Bulls. Sad that towards the end of that season he got injured carrying that poorly made team.

He was 34 but you couldn't tell. Sure the bounce was leaving him but his footwork and midrange game absolutely made up for it

Kobes footwork &defense are so underrated it’s ridiculous rip mamba one of the greatest to ever do it man

Never get tired of his 2012-13 highlights thank you

It’s hard watching this man 💔 this shit fell like yesterday and we still have to live with the fact this man gone 😣

Remember this run like it was yesterday, how time flies Rest in Paradise Mamba #MambaForever

Last great year of my life, tbh.Wish i could go back to that year. Kids, appreciate your years while you can.

It was amazing to watch Kobe this year. Wasn't young but still dominate off skill, footwork, head fakes and guile. Literally willed that Lakers team to a playoff spot until his body broke down

He works so hard every single play man

kobe had 99 iq this year everything he did was so crafty even the way he drives in on people

No Disrespect But Every Season Kobe Was In Was A Goat Season. RIP THE GOAT #8 #24

Still can't believe he's gone 💔. One of the greatest basketball players the world will ever see. Mamba forever 🐐 .

He was in really good shape. in the off-season of 2011-2012, he went to Germany and received surgery. Then in the next 2 years he played in a very high level, like 80% of 07 season

His style of play was so epic!

Year 17 people 🙌 Kobe the GOAT

I was in 7th grade and I watched almost every Kobe’s game that year and I am a clipper fan. What a legend

Everytime I watch Kobe it gives me chills, he made the game look effortless. RIP Black Mamba

Man, I would love to have his energy. His ability to turn and make those sudden stop and elevate the ball, oh man I love to enable to do that. Kobe the most amazing player, Legendary, Visionary, MVP, Goat of all time. Thanks, again MaxaMillion711 for sharing all these Kobe's babies with us. We appreciate it.

I’m so thankful I was able to watch him play in Philly in this season. It was the only time I saw him play in person, and he did not disappoint. Miss you Bean

Bro that Toronto game was just ridiculous, 4 game winners in one game. How people can watch this and not put him in their top 5 i’ll never understand

Wow, almost a year later, my heart still sinks a little whenever I see or hear something about Kobe Bryant. I still can't believe this man gone. Gone, but never, ever forgotten.

breaks my heart every time I watch him

It will never ever feel real to me that he's gone...

Man the first 10 mins feel like a And 1 mix tape he doing it all 8️⃣🐐2️⃣4️⃣

A university of basketball skill and knowledge at this stage in his career. legend

It's crazy how explosive he was during this season. The injury really did break him

02-03 was his best season and this season was very underrated.

This is not basketball... this is art.

This one right here is special.

One of my favorite Kobe’s season! RIP

I strongly believe if Kobe didn't get hurt, they would've had a shot at upsetting the Spurs in that 2013 1st round

He shoulda won MVP this season no team needed a plyer as bad as the lakers need kobe

I can watch Kobe play all day.

Idk what to say Kobe , that 2013 season blew us all away that was our one last ride in full form thank you For all the memories Mamba RIP we love you.

Damn I watched that game vs Raptors. Kobe carried the team single handedly

Crazy because this was the season I actually sat down and watched pretty much every single game. Tough time in my life back then. Man I would be stressed. Kobe was HIM. Brings back great memories of me sitting in my room alone watching this man shred everybody

This man... we miss his soul a lot in the game

Oddly. This was the season I fell in love with kobe's game. He tried to lead that team every way possible

Damn he was doing this at 34 years old in year 17. We all miss you mamba! 🙏🏽🐐🐍🏀

Glad I got to witness at least one year of prime Kobe

I wanna see 2008-09 Kobe next, that was the best Kobe skill wise in my opinion

Had he not got injured we would've won the championship, why? Kobe said in an interview that season that nobody can out will him and gonna stand in his way of doing so. He over killed himself and that's what caused the injury. The best player to EVER step foot in the NBA; Kobe Bryant

Feels like he's better this year compared to 2010-12 season

I remember the 10 game stretch before his injury the Lakers had to win basically every game to make it to that 8th seed, which seemed impossible at the time because of the injuries and Howard being fkn ass. Kobe willed those games to the W it was fkn incredible

This was smoothess years for Kobe game handles sharp off the dribble jumper was sharp opened a lot more options for Kobe offensively

The final vintage Kobe season