NBA Legends Share The CRAZIEST Kobe Bryant Story From The 2008 Redeem Team

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NBA Legends Share The Most Insane Kobe Bryant Story From The 2008 Redeem Team
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@jameswallace772 Жыл бұрын

You the real MVP Nick Smith thank you for this one

@NickSmithNBA Жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

@user-dj6pt2cu5o Жыл бұрын

Hi my bro ,do you know the superman xuyichong ?

@vanjones4593 Жыл бұрын

True, awesome video

@bensong3308 Жыл бұрын

There are doctors in this world dedicated to saving human beings... they dont get the attention and they keep going real grind

@Thor-cx4pk Жыл бұрын

Got sad asf when coach K said “we went out and recruited Kobe Bryant”

@Kenyatta256 Жыл бұрын

Crazy how much you can miss someone you never met or spoke to. RIP

@dominoslays4286 Жыл бұрын

damn straight! i still tear up to this day and it's been 2 years since he passed

@christopherpalmer2649 Жыл бұрын

The mamba effect

@peterkempsey9478 Жыл бұрын

I tear up every time I see the man.

@jeffrichards1537 Жыл бұрын

I now know how rednecks felt when Dale Earnhardt died at Daytona. R.I.P Mamba.

@mauricedavis1740 Жыл бұрын

almost three years later and it still hurts…😫

@YoungWestin Жыл бұрын

Imma grown man … not gonna say I’m the toughest or scariest … but I’m honest enough to admit anytime I watch a Kobe doc on KZfaq, some tears will fall. My goat and only person I idolized grown up. We miss you Bean 💛💜 LONG LIVE MAMBA

@Ap-lk5hw Жыл бұрын

Kobe 2022 missing you so much 💔

@destiny66 Жыл бұрын

Aww man... what you said makin my eyes sweat a little bit. You a real one H. And RIP Kobe. And I'll tell you what, for me when I see flics of Kobe and Gianna together... I cant look at it too long man. Cant look at it too long...

@spaceman4653 Жыл бұрын

Sentiments echoed. Couldn't have said it better...

@timting2593 Жыл бұрын

We all shed tears man. Kobe is a legend.

@stephanemura3656 Жыл бұрын

Same here

@Setbaxs Жыл бұрын

We really lost a generational human being. The dedication he had is so rarely matched. Rip

@tfyoutalmbout Жыл бұрын

He was the very definition of the opposite of lazy. None worked harder than him.

@ParablePreacher Жыл бұрын

The crazy thing is that his dedication and hard work transferred to EVERYTHING he touched.

@that_gamer_jeff8295 Жыл бұрын

agreed. although his dedication is probably still unmatched, he was a machine

@truthhurts95 Жыл бұрын

Yes the rapist is a generational human being

@deegutta11 Жыл бұрын

Right I was waiting on him to talk on pod cast and sports shows rip

@mikewill8499 Жыл бұрын

“Mamba mentality” goes beyond basketball, it’s a way of life. Thank you Kobe for setting the standards

@lamarrockett979 3 ай бұрын

Real talk man

@Tunezsun Ай бұрын

Facts 💯

@ChenoodleSoup Жыл бұрын

Kobe running through Pau in the Olympics is just a testament to how great and obsessed he is with winning.

@theclimbingroseaffirmations 7 ай бұрын

That was so messed up, but so bad a$$ lol

@valeriahallett282 7 ай бұрын

Ye, and Pau is helping his kids Like an uncle. Inviting them to vacations in Spain or visiting them. Pau is good

@arielfrancisco5114 3 ай бұрын

That bump brought them 2 rings in the NBA after that olympic season, kinda toughened Pau with that bump.

@spikeboy101 2 ай бұрын

It's all love. It's competitive love. Competitive love is, I show you no pity. I'm not gonna be light on you and gentle bc we were teammates and instead I'm gonna show my respect by giving all I got.

@MrJacksparrago Жыл бұрын

As a spanish man, that Spain vs USA is one of the best games I've ever watched. The USA team was just crazy, and Spain could've actually won, both teams played some out of this world basket, but in the end Kobe took over. We've always loved Kobe here, he was just on another level.

@efisgpr 9 ай бұрын

Tenemos muchííísimo respecto para España, siendo un país mucho más pequeño pero MUY fuerte en este deporte. Es increíble. Desde California, con mucho respecto. 👍 Y me gusta un montón tu país. Cada viaje aprendo mucho de la cultura. 🇪🇦

@reygelrobles5071 7 ай бұрын

True. That Redeem team was one of the best US teams and for Spain to go toe to toe was really impressive.

@brianmao5296 6 ай бұрын

It says something about how great that Spanish team was, with the Gasol bros, Rudy Fernandez, a young Ricky Rubio, Jose Calderon, etc - a team that didn't just have NBA talent but All-Star NBA talent, that was able to go toe to toe with the Redeem Team in 2008 and also in 2012. That 2008 team would have utterly crushed the 2004 USA team by 20 points and also the 2000 team as well. Even the Dream Team would have had trouble putting away that 2008 Spain Team. I think the only International Teams that were on the same level as the 2008 Team was the 2004 Argentina Team and also a hypothetical 1992 Team Yugoslavia.

@brianrodriguez6897 2 ай бұрын

Spain will always be inferior in everything other than paella.

@krispypatata6723 11 ай бұрын

Grew up watching Kobe. He is my Mike, whatever others say, He is my GOAT. His work ethic is second to none. I’ve never watch a full nba game since”Mamba out”. Rest in Paradise KB24

@heatherchristiana3875 8 ай бұрын

Same

@JaeBee_1973 8 ай бұрын

Yup

@sidepriest 5 ай бұрын

💯

@jamarcuscarter5197 4 ай бұрын

Same here 💯

@thenubbiker1712 3 ай бұрын

Same. Felt the same sadness when Eddie Guerrero passed. RIP GOAT.

@ivanplyz6876 10 ай бұрын

kobe was basketball for me. legend fr.

@kennethopoku226 Жыл бұрын

Kobe Bryant motivated himself and he wanted to do the same to others to be successful RIP Black mamba.

@moreocooman4348 Жыл бұрын

O21A

@javarzshinall4771 Жыл бұрын

He was self motivated

@jesselund360 Жыл бұрын

He was so different. Most obsessed athlete of all time. RIP Vino

@MrEliasdl Жыл бұрын

Kobe is the GOAT in my book. His greatness goes beyond his stellar NBA career. His understanding of the meaning of this 08 Redeem Team moment, what it would take to bring his young talented teammates to where they needed to be in a couple weeks, the sacrifice of the spotlight so his teammates would stay motivated,, and then delivering when the gold medal game was in doubt after sitting back offensively all Olympics. On top of it he showed his Laker teammate Pau the mentality he would need towards opponents to avoid losing again like they just did to Boston. It is an all time Basketball great moment No matter how much the NBA and media tried to push LeBron, the whole world witnessed the Black Mamba become the GOAT in that moment.

@AlongLegend Жыл бұрын

Sorry i cant rank Kobe above MJ. The impact of MJ whether in/of the court is surreal 🙏🙏

@carimurel9348 Жыл бұрын

I been saying Kobe 🐐

@thsu8 Жыл бұрын

@@AlongLegend MJ 1, Kobe 2. MJ's transcendence of his peers is #1. Nobody was close to Michael from 1988-1998. Kobe is #2. The difference between Kobe and AI/Tmac/Vince was laughable. Kobe was obviously better and tougher than Wade and LeBron, the next mini-generation, but they were closer to Kobe than Reggie Miller/Penny/Grant Hill were to Michael.

@AlongLegend Жыл бұрын

@@thsu8 Sorry I put MJ at #1 and Kareem #2. There can be an argument to put Kobe at #3 though 🙏🙏

@thsu8 Жыл бұрын

@@AlongLegend If Kobe is the closest thing to MJ, and he is, how can Kareem be ranked between them? Either both are better than Kareem or Kareem is better than both.

@MrZahsome Жыл бұрын

It's crazy how Kobe at this point doesn't even remember having an open shot before and he still was shooting around 45% from the field. People talking about how amazing Steph is from being defended by 4 guys all the time but Kobe was being guarded the same way for most of his career. Legendary

@dhinton1 Жыл бұрын

Kobe essentially hadn't been left open on purpose since MAYBE his rookie year 😂

@dwighthighpoints6143 Жыл бұрын

@@dhinton1 he did just didn't hit them like in his prime

@Pacifictheory Жыл бұрын

I want to press like but it is at 24. I am unable to press it so it stay at 24.

@user-gk3uo5ev7n Жыл бұрын

kobe was guarding the best player while busting the best player's ass lol

@kobefactory Жыл бұрын

I’m sad that Kobe is gone but happy that we have so many videos and content that we can devour every day

@mikewilson2122 Жыл бұрын

Great work on this video!

@samfisher2306 Жыл бұрын

Took me a while to restart watching videos of him after he passed away. It was that painful.

@makoto8058 Жыл бұрын

He’s not gone, he’s always in our hearts.

@mauricedavis1740 Жыл бұрын

@@samfisher2306 i feel you, it took me awhile to be able to watch a Kobe video without getting emotional..

@nascarfan8891 Жыл бұрын

HES JUST A RAPIST WHO GOT HIS KARMA

@alanrosenbach Жыл бұрын

Kobe asked my friend how a music recording console works. My friend said, “you want the 5 minute version or the 30 minute version?” Kobe asked for the 30 minute lecture. Then he asked my friend if he could repeat back everything to make sure he got it all. He repeated back everything verbatim. My friend, who has recorded everybody in every entertainment field, said the only person he ever worked with who was that smart was Prince.

@dominiquejones3805 9 ай бұрын

That's crazy

@ReactionNation7 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this story!

@rod1424 Жыл бұрын

Kobe is a once in a lifetime player. Im glad all these stories from elite players came out.

@vanjones4593 Жыл бұрын

Man the stat heads can read off all these stats, but you can't measure greatness, it is seen and felt by people. Salute to Kobe and the Redeem team.

@trueheartcj2799 Жыл бұрын

This is prime proof why when you judge greatness, you can't go off just stats and analytics. The sight test still matters.

@arthurharong1695 Жыл бұрын

Im from the tiny island and never met kobe but, i idolized him growing up and i literally cry when i heard about his passing 😢😢he was and will always be my champion and goat

@MM-gg3rg Жыл бұрын

1) As a American 2) As an Lakers fan 3) As an Kobe Bryant fan I truly appreciate the mindset/person that Kobe was! He was a special individual on and off the court. I have no doubt with his work ethic he would have been great at whatever he put his mind to. PS: First time hearing how he ran through Pau! Great stories. may he rest in peace 🙏

@denzelzapanta6662 Жыл бұрын

Just don't confuse on how to use "a" and "an"

@christianchris-le6pu Жыл бұрын

@@denzelzapanta6662 I came to say that and saw you beat me to it lol if the next word begins with a vowel use "A" if it's a consonant use An

@loucyphs7447 Ай бұрын

This man was so different, cut from such an immaculately different cloth; he inspired everyone he came into contact with to do better and be better without even saying anything. Goat 🔥

@dropl9747 Жыл бұрын

Man Kobe was crazy after running Gasol in the Olympics the following season he won the NBA finals with him now thats crazy 😂😂

@NickSmithNBA Жыл бұрын

Crazy!!

@MrEliasdl Жыл бұрын

Kobe and Pau had just lost to Boston in the NBA finals a few weeks earlier because Boston was tougher and meaner. Kobe sent that message to Pau so he knew where he needed to get to become the Black Swan. It is no doubt that the moment Kobe ran Pau over was the start of the transformation of Pau into the skilled maniac he was in Game 7 2010 Finals rematch with Boston. Thanks to acquiring the Mamba Mentality, Pau played like he was having an out of body experience in that Game 7 when they got their revenge against Boston. How cool to see how in the 08 Olympics Kobe still built up a teammate to the greatest version of himself even as he treated him with zero compassion as an opponent

@cjtrules1 Жыл бұрын

@@MrEliasdl Man what are you talking about? This video clearly tells us all that Kobe ran into Pau to set the tone for the Olympic game, not for future NBA seasons. That wasn't to better Pau, it was to send a message to him and his Spanish teammates that Kobe wasn't going to be sheepish around Pau and it told Kobe's teammates that he's going to do whatever he has to in order to win. Whatever Pau took afterwards is on Pau, not Kobe.

@norvieYT Жыл бұрын

It’s a double message. From team USA that he DGAF about Pau at the moment and for Pau to be tougher

@cjtrules1 Жыл бұрын

@P. Delor, Sr. Of course Kobe did things to push his teammates to be better but this wasn't even close to the 2009 finals. Even if this was the best thing ever, Pau would have forgotten parts of it at the very least. It doesn't make sense to send your teammate a lesson you hope they remember almost a year in the future.

@monstamonstas0605 Жыл бұрын

I still can't believe he's gone. What a man, what a player, what a dad, what a husband, what a friend, what a teammate, what a GOAT, and what a legend. Still missed and always remembered. Love you Purple and Gold, Love You #8 and #24, Love you Kobe. ❤️❤️❤️

@phenomenal9782 Жыл бұрын

It hurts me physically to hear Kobe talk, this dude is such a beast. Can’t get enough

@AtlOwnSouthSide Жыл бұрын

The love Kobe & Pau have for each other is amazing. To look at someone who you view as a brother & have the understanding that for these next 48mins he’s just another obstacle in my way is the definition of a winning mentality R.I.P. Kobe🕊️

@davidgutierrez4606 Жыл бұрын

People just wanna forget that our olympic team was a$$ until Kobe got there. He guarded every teams best player AND was our best offensive weapon. Kobe was just different and he will always be the Goat in my eyes

@Ap-lk5hw Жыл бұрын

That's right

@bobanderson6675 Жыл бұрын

Jordan then Kobe are by far the goats.

@Pacifictheory Жыл бұрын

Watching that documentary with them in China. How EVERY ONE of the people there were chanting Kobe and only wanted to see him is crazy. You can see in Lebron's soul that he wants to be loved and cherished like Kobe was/is. Kobe made watching basketball beautiful. Its like watching an artist paint his masterpiece one stroke at a time. Most casual people literally do not know what they are watching while watching him play. It's beyond logical comprehension.

@luisleon289 Жыл бұрын

The fact that Kobe played with lebron and not only took over the Spain game but influenced every single player on his roster plus coach K! How in the hell are people still disrespecting his legacy and jumping him on being one of the greatest or top 3 over lebron! His mentality hardwork and passion in unmatched! He played in a generation with MJ was still around and showcased greatness against him in 98. Played with iverson top 3 in his positions for sure. Played with prime wade and lebron! Always stayed true to his team and always played against the best instead of joining super teams. He built his team and made them elite! Facts! Kobe is a mj 2.0 even retired brother got an Oscar and influenced people all over the world. In the end Kobe deserves more recognition and respect! Hated but loved at the same time. RIP Kobe bean Bryant.

@cjtrules1 Жыл бұрын

You should know why people still hate on Kobe. It's not difficult to think of the reason.

@ricosuavepr1207 Жыл бұрын

The media creation of one team upper Lebron

@mightymatt5427 Жыл бұрын

Kobe is a goat but u can’t say that kobe killed it in jordans time of playing. Bc lebron was killing it when kobe was in his prime too

@geminiseason6901 Жыл бұрын

Who is disrespecting Kobe? 😂

@dboy4life007 Жыл бұрын

@@cjtrules1 you should do your research on the case instead of acting like you were there.

@ReactionNation7 5 ай бұрын

Kobe's mentality applies to anything in life. If you hyper obsess over anything you're passionate about, you will get really far. This is an amazing video! I miss Kobe man, my favorite player ever. RIP.

@kingbenjamin22 Жыл бұрын

I was never a Kobe fan until I started binge watching videos like these, now I have a new found respect for this man.

@abdullatiif Жыл бұрын

Kobe had just lost the championship. Best offensive player in the world at the time . He definitely felt like he needed to step up his defense. So he took that Olympics as a battle ground defense training in actual play. Wow! In preparation for the next NBA Championship. And he won ! Amazing!

@MrWestsiderider 2 ай бұрын

Kobe will never be duplicated ....... He hated to lose and loved to compete. Miss you Kobe .

@captainwangy224 Жыл бұрын

There's no harder worker on the planet than Kobe. There may be others like him. And also everyday folks I'm sure who are always working just to survive. But Kobe's as dedicated as any in human history. And his passion and dedication inspired a generation. As a kid growing up, watching Kobe inspired me to love the sport of basketball and to push myself harder and harder in work ethic. I'm 30 now, and I wish he was still around today to continue set an example on how to lead a life of success and dedication going into middle age and old age. I will really miss the loss of his leadership.

@christopherbryant703 Жыл бұрын

Bro his right here is my G.O.A.T everytime! The last story how you could feel how every star idolized this man and he pushed them brings tears to your eyes.

@premierfulfillment Жыл бұрын

I think the greatest compliment you can give any athlete is to speak their greatness while not mentioning any other athlete. Kobe's greatness doesn't require me to minimize anyone else's. He is LEGEND!

@andizmazter8345 Жыл бұрын

Well said. Couldn’t agree more.

@keltonscott734 5 ай бұрын

Kobe was The Most Tenacious, Relentless, and Hardest Working Basketball Player I have Ever Seen, On TV and In Person. Kobe Bryant Didn't Take Losing Easily, and He Hated To Lose Basketball 🏀 Games, Flat Out.

@fellberrysans Жыл бұрын

It’s scary to think that Kobe had planned this all along as soon as he was announce to play on the team. He was a master at his game.

@cjlee996 Жыл бұрын

I have never seen anyone as professional and as passionate than Kobe. He will do everything to become the best. Mamba is simply the best. We all miss you.

@cjtrules1 Жыл бұрын

Seeing archival footage of Kobe being interviewed while everyone else on the team got to do recent interviews is going to make me cry.

@nightstarswatcher6633 Жыл бұрын

i'm watching and after the middle of it i couldn't hold the tears together with this inmense feeling of total respect and admiration for this dude...knowing he was gone before his time hurts deep....R.I.P. Mr. Bryant R.I.P. Princess ✨Gigi

@omara5079 Жыл бұрын

Dude. Absolutely amazing work man! You killed this and you deserve all the success that’s gonna come your way if you keep this up

@NickSmithNBA Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Omar! 🙏

@BrownBoyVisuals Жыл бұрын

I 2nd that!!! Great work!!

@MPzzy26 Жыл бұрын

Thanks..for making me cry..RIP Kobe. Man that part with him running through Gasol…just wow

@xgabi2172 Жыл бұрын

this just proves how great Kobe was... no other "superstar" in a team sport no matter the sport would just put himself out of the spotlight just to win. knowing what he knew would be just mind blowing for everyone

@powerfulfocus779 Жыл бұрын

Kobe was one of a kind a born leader his determination was impeccable RIP the 🐐

@tykobe1 Ай бұрын

Not only the video, but the comments of an outstanding being makes me tear up

@jamesganzy4103 Жыл бұрын

Goal oriented and razor sharp focus, Bean was a different breed.

@hookedonchristmas Жыл бұрын

The funny thing is no one knew he and MJ were the best of friends and MJ was mentoring him, until he died. Goes to show you never know who is there when you need them the most. RIP KB

@bobanderson6675 Жыл бұрын

Everyone knew Jordan loved Kobe and was teaching Kobe.

@im2hastyle 11 ай бұрын

Kobe was still calling Mike late at night around 3am even after he retired asking for advise. Mike was annoyed by it, but mentioned it in his speech and said he would give anything for another late night call from him 😥

@ralphitalian777 Жыл бұрын

Watching this, is like I’m in a dream. Kobe man… how is this legend not with us anymore. God bless him. What an icon!!

@TheMrtony7 11 ай бұрын

That Mamba mentality another level, Binging on Kobe videos ive gained so much more respect for his work ethic. RIP man i miss you.

@sheldonmetler8239 Жыл бұрын

As a diehard laker fan all my life and I'm 60 yes old I'm grateful kobe was on our team 20 seasons and never let us down. We had our off years but his routine never changed. Man I miss Kobe!

@bobanderson6675 Жыл бұрын

How you loving LeGM James as a Laker. LOL. Mamba for life.

@magsxoa4519 11 ай бұрын

I cant help to shed a tear everytime I watch Kobe stories. Thank you for always giving your fans a show. You're truly missed and so loved. 💜💛

@JB-fq6qb Жыл бұрын

His legacy lives on!!! Never forgotten.

@neutral6941 Жыл бұрын

RIP Kobe B. 🙏

@BigRael92 Жыл бұрын

With that mind set, jus imagine if Kobe was a navy seal, he would be the most ruthless killer known to man! 😲😳

@GHfan4life Жыл бұрын

What a weird thing to say. Americans are so obsessed with war and violence 🥴

@BigRael92 Жыл бұрын

@@GHfan4life no I'm actually looking at it as a fictional character because I'm obsessed with badass characters like John Wick, 007, Vin Deisel XXX, The Transporter, etc. It would be dope to see Kobe's mentality translate over to a fictional film character. So quick to jump to conclusions 🙄

@V0KAN Жыл бұрын

That Gasol screen is amazing to hear from his peers. Kobe was built different. Definitely old school. I miss that in the NBA.

@nicoleodigie7218 10 ай бұрын

Kobe was always on some next level type mindset. That mamba mentality was other worldly in my opinion. For his work ethic, commitment, dedication and mindset alone makes him the greatest player to me. Bro, I'm still hurting that you and Gigi are no longer with us.

@quezdonivey5518 Жыл бұрын

Kobe really ushered in the idea of working hard and practicing at the highest level no matter. When he was still in high school he said the NBA was weak cuz no one was working hard.

@cornellchristian4436 Жыл бұрын

That's why Kobe is Top 5 All-Time!! Many people who can't play look at stats and say who's the greatest based solely on numbers and chips. Those who actually played only some of them play with their heart and are fearless and that was Kobe!!! That man cut a pic of Paul Pierce out for motivation then first play of the game he lays out his teammate, his brother because he was on the other team!!!! THIS IS WHY KOBE IS TOP 5- forget the number, i'm listening to the pros who will keep his legacy going forever. THANK GOD I MET HIM AND GOT TO TALK TO HIM A FEW TIMES

@slayteam6fishing526 11 ай бұрын

That team practiced perfection… and expected nothing less… when you have everyone dialed in and that focused from the coaches down to every player on the exact same page and mindset… this was absolutely magical..

@Michael.Sandoval33 Жыл бұрын

Kobe is the GOAT. He literally made every person he played with play harder.

@geminiseason6901 Жыл бұрын

*cough" Dwight Howard *cough*

@bingo9685 Жыл бұрын

My favorite player ever. It's crazy how he won 2 more chips right after the Olympics

@neiljoysey2844 Жыл бұрын

Kobe running Pau over like that is sooo CRAZY!!! Different Breed

@salanahudson81 Жыл бұрын

That is classic Kobe! Miss the hell out of him!

@reconstructione-dub7802 Жыл бұрын

Kobe is The G.O.A.T.💪🏽🙏🏽🏀

@roderickanthony4263 Жыл бұрын

It's crazy how by just watching games, certain players seem like family. Kobe was one of my all time favorites, and it's nice to have videos where you can see and hear stories of great moments. RIP KOBE BEAN "BLACK MAMBA" BRYANT!!!!

@Fotosynthesis858 Жыл бұрын

As a life long Lakers fan Kobe Bryant was my GOAT. He was my era, my generation & he’s the main reason why I bleed purple & gold. The game that sticks out the most for me was the Finals game against the Pacers where Shaq fouls out & Kobe takes over. I literally witness greatness happen in real-time. When Kobe died it was the first time that I ever shed a tear for someone that wasn’t a family member or a close personal friend. Rest easy, Kobe & Gigi & and to all who lost their lives that tragic day✌🏾💜💛😓

@jdeezy885 Жыл бұрын

At a loss for words. Watched Kobe Since Lower Marion H.S. Always admired his game and how much he gave to be who he was. You’ll always be an M.V.P in my book Mamba. Only player Mike said could probably beat him 1 v 1. That’s respect from one G.O.A.T to another. Still get choked up when I see the videos and how much he truly loved the game. R.I.P Kobe 1 love!!!!

@jesuschavez3987 Жыл бұрын

I love that all of the Kobe stories are coming out

@reallife0728 Жыл бұрын

LEBRON,,,,CARMELO & D WADE CAREER WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THE SAME WITHOUT THAT OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE WITH KOBE BRYANT,,,,,IDGAF WHAT ANYONE SAYS!!!!!!!💯💯💯🥇🥇🥇🥇

@robbiedoctor9174 Жыл бұрын

Nick thank you for sharing stories about Kobe I as a diehard Kobe fan, who was made fun of for being a Kobe fan, had known all along watching him closely. So happy the world gets to see his true greatness. For the revisionists and reporters who always leave him out of the Top 5 and worse Top 10, this documentary is going to prove just how great Kobe Bean Bryant is 💯

@BoriPrince24 Жыл бұрын

i miss this man so much, he was more than a player to me . he was my big brother or my idol my role model to base myself off. i never met him and his death really destroyed me to my core. but i know he would just become better n that's what I will do

@oicsaywhat 9 күн бұрын

He is my favorite all time player, missed watching him play. So inspiring to watch.

@anhiirr Жыл бұрын

man that smile in 08 when he won as a lakers fan is when we knew we were going to be alright. It had been so long since we saw kobe genuinely happy im sure his role with that team really helped shape the kind of leader he needed to be, to become a champion again.

@MrEliasdl Жыл бұрын

The 08 Finals run that ended in a loss against Boston almost felt like overachieving to take that newly formed young squad to Game 6 against Boston. They did it without Bynum and I knew the team was only going to get better after a training camp together. They made that run getting Pau mid season like it was some pickup game and still took Boston's Big 3 to 6 games.

@MrEliasdl Жыл бұрын

I agree that Olympics moment was definitely a great moment for the resurrection of USA Basketball and also Kobe"s undeniable greatness

@noeljokait Жыл бұрын

Not just a professional basketball player but he was a renaissance being, in embracing all endeavors and arts to the best of his abilities. He dictates and shows by examples and learning to be a mentor.

@TheNegrodamus89 Жыл бұрын

Respect to everyone that watched all the way through to the end 💯

@quamainhadnot7979 Жыл бұрын

Bro this was super Dope. Appreciate you for making this video and sharing this with us. It's amazing to witness Kobe grow into his role as a leader and to see his teammates follow his lead as he set the tone through his actions.

@cyberpsykoh6686 Жыл бұрын

I was 8 and excited when Kobe and Pau were about to play against each other in the Olympics. Didn’t know the story behind that stuff… Kobe was a cold man. Laker for life.

@Cjsuave7 Жыл бұрын

My guy...cold blooded killer. Miss ya man

@kayodephillips5435 Жыл бұрын

My favorite player of all time

@mrwnking 2 ай бұрын

The goat debate is over. This says it all.

@ethanrios1010 Жыл бұрын

We were blessed to watch him man RIP thank you for the 20 yrs. Brought the show back to the term Lakeshow. Lakers fan of 31 yrs

@cartierbands411 Жыл бұрын

I wonder how Kobe would raise his son if he ever had one. Damn he definitely would make something out of him and would help him seek the mamba mentality.

@justspeakingmymind7224 Жыл бұрын

Whats crazy is when shannon sharpe told him that he told shannon "My daughters are tough 💪🏿" Mans didnt even need a son he passed that gene onto his kids. But damn we can only imagine..

@dhinton1 Жыл бұрын

Gianna basically was gonna be THAT kid. hell, Gianna was showing flashes that she was THAT kid already.

@xMJOBxFISHx 7 ай бұрын

RIP brother, thanks for all the lessons...

@wesleycarter1050 2 ай бұрын

I get real chills when I see that mentality of him runnin through paus chest thats real.

@savoy1928 Жыл бұрын

Really good job Nick. It captures the essence of Kobe and how he played on the global scale.

@thechurch5000 Жыл бұрын

It's crazy we had Kobe and nowadays we have guys like Ben Simmons. Watching the NBA definitely changed for me in 2010+

@ericamoore7128 Жыл бұрын

Right! Like how did we get here?

@edwinfigueroa1743 Жыл бұрын

Seriously! Man... what would Kobe say and/or do to Ben Simmons if they were teammates... I would pay NBA game ticket money to attend that practice

@acetopicviews4391 11 ай бұрын

The absolute best in my lifetime. Hands down. No one like him. Its not even close.

@joshtaylor8304 Жыл бұрын

Another dope vid I remember watchin these gms & Wade & Melo played out they minds & Bean was Bean man jus outta this world not from here Mike didn’t sleep in Barcelona Kobe never stopped workin in Beijing cried watchin the end of this vid bring back Kobe & Dolph …jus my wishes …

@CrayZone. Жыл бұрын

Kobe Bryant is such an inspiration

@mjs1295 Жыл бұрын

RIP Kobe 🌸 Your legacy and spirit will never be forgotten 🐍 24x8

@mjlfz1 Жыл бұрын

I'm not even a basketball fan, but I love KOBE! RIP.....

@vingleam1190 9 ай бұрын

This was done so professionally, thank you!

@Shyguy92 Жыл бұрын

Man I miss kobe

@drae1976 Жыл бұрын

It’s interesting how some out Tim Duncan ahead of Kobe. Tim Duncan was a part of those teams that got their assess kicked prior to 2008. These guys on the 08 team explain the difference between the determination & tenaciousness of the two players without even mentioning Duncan who was just a part of the losing culture…Kobe helped to change the culture to a winning culture.

@dhinton1 Жыл бұрын

to be fair to Tim Duncan .... he didn't really want to be on the 2004 squad. He knew he'd be the ONLY big for team USA and he would get pounded relentlessly by teams that had bigs for days. a LOT of NBA players opted NOT to play for team USA in 2004. THAT culture wasn't on Tim at all. if anything, the 12 that went to play deserve kudos for going knowing that they'd likely get their ass kicked and would be blamed for losing.

@d.michael372 Жыл бұрын

Yeah Kobe is just a better ball player period than Duncan. He checks off so many boxes. Big men are most of the time ranked amongst themselves. Duncan has a better argument there.

@jesusdehoyos1326 Жыл бұрын

Guy, Bosh, Bron, Wade, Melo, they were not the same players in 08 that they were in 04. By 08, Bron had been to the Finals, Wade had a chip. Like comparing the talent between the two teams is completely different. Now, is Tim better than Kobe, no I wouldn’t go that far, and I’m a Spurs fan. But using the comparison of the 04 and 08 Olympics is a dumb argument. There are so much better arguments to make

@sheldonmetler8239 Жыл бұрын

Respect! Warms the heart to see these Legends give their respect to the all time greatest! Miss you Kobe miss you too much!

@cristianlopez6069 Жыл бұрын

Tim Duncan couldn’t get it done in 04 and needed kobe in 08 yet people wanna argue that he’s greater than kobe 😂😂😂 hopefully this brings clarity

@MrEliasdl Жыл бұрын

Duncan was nice and consistent, but he was no Kobe/MJ.

@cristianlopez6069 Жыл бұрын

@@MrEliasdl yea but people try to push the narrative hes the greatest in 2000s when he wasn’t.. he failed with USA as the leader in 04. Goes to show how much he truly benefited off the spurs but people love to bring kobe down for winning with Shaw altho he won 2 without him

@gangstagummybear3432 Жыл бұрын

Lol, the 08 team had more structure, and better coaching than the 04 team, and the focus was far more on avenging the country for the failures of those other years, youre overrating the heck out of kobe in this man

@gangstagummybear3432 Жыл бұрын

@@MrEliasdl Lol, youre right, he was a center or power forward, they were some shooting guards and partial small forwards; heavily overrated ones at that.

@thsu8 Жыл бұрын

The Duncan vs. Kobe "debate" is very simple: 1) If Kobe is the cloest thing to MJ, and MJ is better than Duncan, then Kobe is better is Duncan. 2) Compare Duncan's leadership on the 2004 team to Kobe's leadership on the 2008 team. It's laughable. 3) The 2008 WCF was the best litmus test for Duncan vs. Kobe. Duncan's 56-26 defending champ Spurs with the best backcourt in the league vs. Kobe's 57-25 Lakers who just got Pau three months earlier. Kobe, against Bruce Bowen who just made his 5th straight 1st team all-defensive team, averaged 29.2 on 53.3% as Lakers won 4-1. If Duncan was better than Kobe, wouldn't he have won that series? 4) Bruce Bowen played with Tim and guarded Kobe. He ranks Kobe #2 all-time behind MJ and Duncan 5th. What does that tell you?

@LowKeyRICH87 Жыл бұрын

Excellent compilation of stories from the players!!! Keep up the good work!

@NickSmithNBA Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@juicebaby551 Жыл бұрын

Yea Nick Smith we loved this one 💯💯man I miss Kobe smh Goat status forever

@jasleensandhu2791 17 күн бұрын

That man was the only man I ever love, love as a brother, teacher, friend,

@Troutprophet Жыл бұрын

To have a mentality like Kobe you have to be absolutely obsessed with winning to the point of insanity. Kobe had that. MJ had that. All of the greatest players of sports have that. They’re just slightly insane, because they are obsessed with winning.