"When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died." -MJ

In this game, Kobe definitely was the future. Now he's a true fcuking legend. Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant. LA is crying.

they're Icons not only superstar 2 Most Iconic NBA players of all time

In all of sports in the past 20 yrs, Kobe vs Jordan was definitely my favorite match up. You always got a show, defensively, offensively, mentally, etc.

Kobe loved playing against him

For the longest time, we were waiting for the next Jordan. Thank you Kobe for filling that void and giving us plenty of entertainment and drama in the process. Without debate, the 2 best shooting guards to ever play the game.

As a Kobe Bryant fan I learned who Michael Jordan is to him, his teacher. I may always be a Kobe Bryant fan but I recognize that MJ is the GOAT of the game but Kobe absorbed all his teachings and came in close.

Kobe was the genuin and perfect student of MJ . A perfect Teacher for a perfect Student . Both born for each other. Love u n miss u Kobe

Kobe is an overachiever. He worked really hard.

We have to cherish these moments like this. Kobe and Mike are godsends

And now they are both the past of NBA. Time flies and stops for nobody. I am grateful to have lived and bared witness to both of their carriers. Jordan was already at the top while I was growing up so I missed his college days and early NBA days as I was too young to remember but growing up it was all about the Bulls and Michael Jordan. Kobe I watched from his first to his last day in NBA and I am sad to see both players come to pass (in playing sense). Thank you both for the memories.

You know what is really amazing is that you can totally see that MJ had a huge amount of respect for KB. And MJ extremely rarely had high respect for anyone. In all actuality, i can say with a pretty high level of confidence that Kobe is the one player MJ respected the most on the basketball court.

The ending of this video was so dope it's like 2 Lions ready to attack..One thing I can say is Kobe would be happy that the world respect all the hard work he put in. Rather it was on the basketball court or being a father. Kobe legacy gone live forreal especially if you love the game of basketball

This is what a perfect teacher and a perfect student looks like

2:24 chills! Both just ready to take off.....Rest in Peace Kobe! Thank you! You are the only player who took serious the "I want to be like Mike" you got there very close. I am a huge die hard Jordan but damn, you being gone got me so emotional and I have shed serious deep tears. DAMN YOU 2020!!!!!!!!!

Man you could just see the fire in Kobe's eyes at :20 going up against his idol.

Got Chills Watching This, Kobe will Be The Closet Thing To Michael Jordan Ever.. Rest In Paradise Kobe&GiGi

Kobe Bryant by far is my favorite player to ever step on the NBA hardwood

RIP Kobe you won’t be forgotten 😢🙏🙏🏀✊💛💜💜, let’s appreciate these people while they last not tear them down and hate on them !

It’s so heartwarming to know after watching the funeral just how close they were. RIP mamba

Two of the best players in history

RIP KOBE You will always be my icon ......

He said they were present and the future of NBA. Such a sadness 😢

Thank you Kobe. I was in depression and I saw your play. It was energetic and unforgettable. Thank you

What a legendary clash! RIP Kobe

MJ was in Tears of losing Kobe Bryant😢😢😢😢

happy to see both my idol's guarding each other the teacher and the student but, sad to say they both retired in NBA my 2 greatest players of all times.

Kobe is the closest thing to mike. Its been amazing watching him play cause I didnt get the chance to watch jordan like that. Jordan is like basketball jesus and kobe is the resurrection of christ aha. Jordan said of all the people he would play a 1 on 1 with the only one he things could possibly beat him is kobe. Kobe may not be better than jordan but give credit wherebits due. Kobe will forever be remembered.

People who hate Kobe forget about Number 8/afro version of Kobe. Second best player ever

I'm not a basketball fans, but seeing this two legends at the same court is amazing.

Rest in peace brother. And to your daughter along with everyone else on board. 🙏🏻

Everyone hating like always, even when MJ said in an interview himself that Kobe is the only person in today's game you can compare to him, which is true as well. Kobe is the definition of working through anything to be the best just like his Idol (MJ) was. Phil Jackson even said he's a harder worker than MJ, and that's saying something. Also Kobe wasn't even a lottery pick either so let that sink in.

Tuve el privilegio de ver esos encuentros en vivo. Dos hombres extremadamente competitivos y casi con el mismo talento levemente inclinado a Michael, esta etapa de la NBA fue mágica ver la transición de el baton de Jordan a Kobe es uno de los mejores momentos que he tenido el placer de ver como fanático. Saludos desde Puerto Rico.

Kobe is Jordan son Kobe looked up to him so much he knew his game and his every step RIP TO YOU AND YOUR SHADOW GIANNA

Kobe and Michael are one of my most favourite basketball players and it’s really devastating to hear about Kobe’s death😢

It's been a week since you Passed Away Miss you Man, why is this so hard? 💔😢 Rest in Peace Kobe 🙏

RIP a legend

Never quit reached prime Jordan status but he came pretty dam close, I’d even be willing to say he came the closest to Jordan than anyone in history, RIP to the man the legend Kobe Bryant!

Kobe is the real Like Mike He won championships, he won Olympics',he is a hall famer, a top scorer He also won oscar..And now he became Legend

It’s not about just skills, but desire to win, perform even with the flu or broken bones, to going at it every single game.. that’s why to me these two are the best basketball players the world have seen.. respect and love for both 🐐🐍

This is as close as we will ever get to seeing greatness hit that court. May god grant Kobe, Gigi and the others in the crash eternal rest.

Lebron= Da King Kobe= Da Messiah Jordan= Da God *In That Order* 💯

Happy Birthday Kobe .. RIP ❤ ♍️

Two of my favorite players of all time and probably the best game has ever seen those two men are legends from them till end of time

Very lucky to watch both live. Incredible work ethic. Incredible competitive spirit. NBA will never be the same again. Thank you, Mr Jordan, Thank you, Mr Bryant.

Man look at the determination in Kobe's eyes at the end of the video. Man I would really have loved to see these 2 in their primes.

Omg this video tore me up!!! How these Legend respected eachother!!! That’s Love of the game!! RIP KOBE

Kobe Bryant Number 8 and 24 Forever💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛

People, Just stop bickering and respect both players. Both are greats of the game and deserve it.

KOBE BRYANT and MICHAEL JORDAN nba career facts comparison (as of 20th December 2014). Read more below. Kobe -- games played / seasons: 1271 / 19 Jordan -- games played / seasons: 1072 / 15 Kobe -- total points: 32340 (3rd all-time) Jordan -- total points: 32292 (4th all-time) Kobe -- Regular season MVP: 1 time Jordan -- Regular season MVP: 5 times Kobe -- Finals MVP: 2 times Jordan -- Finals MVP: 6 times Kobe -- Defensive Player of The Year: 0 times Jordan -- Defensive Player of The Year: 1 time Kobe -- Regular season Scoring Leader: 2 times Jordan -- Regular season Scoring Leader: 10 times Kobe -- Regular season Steals Leader: 0 times Jordan -- Regular season Steals Leader: 3 times Kobe -- Rookie of the year: No Jordan -- Rookie of the year: Yes Kobe -- Regular season triple-doubles: 20 Jordan -- Regular season triple-doubles: 28 Kobe -- 50+ / 60+ / 80+ point regular season games: 24 / 5 / 1 Jordan -- 50+ / 60+ / 70+ point regular season games: 31 / 4 / 0 Kobe -- Highest scoring regular season game: 81 pts (6 reb / 2 ast / 3 stl / 1 blk) Jordan -- Highest scoring regular season game: 69 pts (18 reb / 6 ast / 4 stl / 1blk) Kobe -- Career FG %: .452 (playoffs .448) Jordan -- Career FG %: .497 (playoffs .487) Kobe -- Career 3-Point %: .333 (playoffs .331) Jordan -- Career 3-Point %: .327 (playoffs .332) Kobe -- Career FT %: .837 (playoffs .816) Jordan -- Career FT %: .835 (playoffs .828) Kobe -- Points Per Game: 25.4 (playoffs 25.6) Jordan -- Points Per Game: 30.1 (playoffs 33.4) Kobe -- Assists Per Game: 4.8 (playoffs 4.7) Jordan -- Assists Per Game: 5.3 (playoffs 5.7) Kobe -- Rebounds Per Game: 5.3 (playoffs 5.1) Jordan -- Rebounds Per Game: 6.2 (playoffs 6.4) Kobe -- Steals Per Game: 1.5 (playoffs 1.4) Jordan -- Steals Per Game: 2.3 (playoffs 2.1) Kobe -- Blocks Per Game 0.5 (playoffs 0.7) Jordan -- Blocks Per Game 0.8 (playoffs 0.9) Kobe -- playoff triple-doubles: 0 Jordan -- playoff triple-doubles: 2 Kobe -- 40+ / 50+ / 60+ point playoff games: 13 / 1 / 0 Jordan -- 40+ / 50+ / 60+ point playoff games: 38 / 8 / 1 Kobe -- highest scoring playoff game: 50 pts (8 reb / 5 ast / 3 stl / 0 blk) Jordan -- highest scoring playoff game: 63 pts (5 reb / 6 ast / 3 stl / 2 blk) Kobe -- scoring in playoff game winning/game tying shot situations: 7/25 (28%). Jordan -- scoring in playoff game winning/game tying shot situations: 9/18 (50%). Kobe -- championship success: 5/7 (71%). Jordan -- championship success: 6/6 (100%).

It’s hard enough (but nostalgic) watching all the older/classic and golden era times cause the nba is not what it used to be at all; but to know Kobe is gone and his daughter and other families who loved the sport and each other is nightmarish and I can’t imagine....my heart goes out to everyone with this. One love Rest In Peace

2 of the greatest players of basketball to ever do it!! 👏🏼💯👏🏼

LA LEYENDA SIEMPRE TE RECORDAREMOS🏀👑🕊

The BLack Mamba: - averaged 35+ ppg in 2006 -scored firckin 81 points in one game -5 time champ (with 7 appearances) -2 time finals mvp -2 time scoring champ -16 time allstar -the list goes on and on. Kobe Bryant is hands the second best player in the history of the NBA!

Came here after the news... RIP Kobe, you will be missed 😭💕

The GOAT (Greatest of All Time) that MJ is but after 23 Kobe RIP Kobe!!🙌🙌👏👏👍👍

Who's watching this on MambaDay?

The best in the World, rest in Peace the Great Kobe Brayant ...😭

2 iconic players 2 Best players in world..Rest In Peace MAMBA

Who’s here after the memorial? Man Jordan really did saw him as a little brother and giving him tips..

2 favorite players all time. The reason I play hard when I do

Who's here after Kobe Bryant's tragic death 😢

Gone to soon but you'll always be in the heart of millions Legend never dies #8/24 RIP Kobe and Gigi 🏀

R.I.P Kobe you will never be forgotten.

Watching Kobe be so happy to play Jordan is amazing

Tears came to my eyes

I love how everytime Kobe made a play, he looked at MJ to see his reaction... Then MJ talk to him about something... Real friendship... MJ wasn't jealous, or indifferent of this rookie, he was perfectly confortable with the situation.

I cry every time I watch something like this. It just breaks my heart.................................

watching these two was my childhood man! i've never been shocked and sad to heard the news today on kobe man rest in peace mamba!

It was VERY classy of Jordan to give Kobe the advice

MJ rookie season : 28.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 5.9 apg, 59%FG Kobe MVP season: 28.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 5.4 apg, 46%FG LBJ 07-08 season : 30.0 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 7.2 apg, 48%FG MJ > Lebron > Kobe. That's how it is, Lebron is a top 5 player, you may all hate him, but he's the king, deal with it.

This is in future: rest in peace Kobe legend are always remembered🥺🥺😭

R.I.P KOBE..!YOU ARE 1 OF THE BEST TO PLAY THE GAME!!!!💪WE DEFINITELY LOST A GREAT1!!

2:29 kobe's eyes #MambaAf

In my opinion these two dudes are in the top 3 greatest basketball players of all time they were so great

Kobe is my favorite player since the high school press conference with those sunglasses...I told everyone in my circle he was going to be a legend when he shot those airballs against Utah

Descansa en paz kobe Bryant tu eres un campeon

I denied it for year but I got to admit Jordan is great. I honestly do think that talent wise Lbj is closer to Jordan but in terms of passion and pure heart for the game, Kobe has lbj beat by miles. All 3 are great players with pros and cons of their own. Appreciate their talent

Those memories man...life isn't fair 💔💔💔💔💔

I heard a commentator once say that Kobe Bryant entered the league, looking to take the crown away from the king. And what he didn’t realize is that Michael Jordan was looking for air to hand his crown too. This video proves that.

Stop comparing a 37 year old Kobe to a 30 year old Lebron. 😂 Compare a 30 year old Kobe and you all find who is better 😂

Jordan>kobe>james

I'm in tears I rewind the end seen chewing there gum in their on point like lions in Kobe put his head on Mike shoulder like I'm bye your side Big Brother

Jordan saw something special when he played with Kobe so he tried teaching him everytime they faced each other. So lucky that these legends existed on my lifetime.

Whos here after his death 😢😢

Can’t believe I live in a world without Kobe 😔

the primary difference between these two is actually learning ability. Michael went through a long time not winning but figured out a way to win. Kobe never learns the game till this day.

R.I.P Kobe will be in my heart for life

MJ lost he's young Brother Kobe Bryant they where best friends and Jordan treat it Kobe like he's little Brother they battle each other on the Court🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

MJ never lost in the finals. On that note: Call me when LeBron averages 37.1 ppg in a season. MJ>Kobe>JJ Barea

God it's like seeing a torch being held down to another sports can be like poetry sometimes it's a beautiful thing

I've seen many MJ highlights of this kind and I never get tired of watching it. 😎👍

2:27 i dont know which one is savage. That kobe/jordan looks or torentino/cage in the grammies.

Who else here this Aug 2020

Rip kobe 😭😭😭😭

Kobe is the only one who came close to MJ in all aspect ... yet most humble.

It's always MJ the greatest basketball player ever. Next is Kobe.

How the hell can some of you guys call Michael Jordan overrated, what more do you guys think he could/should have done?

The Master and his apprentice. Two of the greatest of all time.

Two of my favourite players. 23 & 24