Bro dialed it back by scoring 38😂

This makes me think of countless stories we won’t ever get to hear. Damn RIP to a legend

Hearing Shaq now talk about how he didn’t need to work hard because he had a kid that could get him 40, proves Phil was right.

i like that phil didnt have to finesse kobe - just told him straight up, we need the big man for the playoffs so we gotta get him engaged now. that's how you respect someone's intelligence.

Yeah, but boosting his teammates confidence after returning from injury is just as important. Phil knew it, Kobe learned it, Shaq respected it.

Phil is a master when it comes to strategy and managing his players. He did with MJ, he did it with Kobe and has 11 rings to show. Absolutely amazing!

they won 3 straight without ever finding the best Balance of Shaq n Kobe

Shaq at times is a big baby

Self sacrifice for his team. Who else but Kobe. I miss my goat😢

Kobe was a madman. Dial it back? Ok I won’t do 40 tonight, I’ll do 38😂😂

Gotta hand it to Kobe, not many guys could just choose to start scoring 40 a night then literally dial it back for another player. This also shows what a drama queen Shaq is...

I love Kobe more and more over time..

This man knew the game of basketball.

Kobe had that DAWG. So many people never met the man, yet rightfully miss him like he was our own. Many of us grew up on the bulls and lakers. A great talent was taken from us and he was only getting started. RIP Kobe.

Damn that streak could’ve went on for 5-10 more games

I love Kobe him and Jordan are my goats

Miss Kobe 😢

The pinnacle of Mamba Mentality, “legendary” RIP - Kobe&GG

That’s exactly why Kobe is one of the best.

I feel everything happened for a reason. In the end both realized their egos cost them more chips. Both also proved they could do it on their own, one without the other. Despite the drama, What a dynasty Phil built in LA. How I miss those Lakers. What an amazing era for the Purple and Gold.

The humility really is inspiring..

It’s wild how crazy it is when you are on top of the mountain

We miss you Kobe

It’s reasons like this that he could still be leading the score in most points ever shot. He’s told the story of how he was benched his first 3 years in the NBA and could have made a lot more points and it still pissed him off even in retirement that they did that to him back then. And with stuff like this, where he could have continued a streak and still had those numbers way up, higher than Bron even. What would his true numbers have been if ppl didn’t damper his shine?? Will miss little inside secrets like this. RIP Kob❤

We need him in June Kobe scoring 40 points for 9 straight games, and Phil was still worried that they still need shaq in June

Thank you Kobe. I didn’t understand the Kobe mentality until now. Meaning- I’m questioning myself and the path I should take. However, I’m going to give up the healthcare field and chase my dreams and dominate this shit. I’m not asking for likes but I want us all to fight for our dreams no matter how insecure or nervous we might be. We all will die someday but can you say you fought for what you love? That’s the Kobe mentality.

Wow. I never knew This. Furthermore shows his Greatness ..and His Character. Appreciate the post . Salute and R.I.P Kobe

Man I miss bro.

As dominant as Shaq I have never heard a positive story from one of his teammate

Man i totally watched this like hes still alive then remembered at the end. Damn

Kobe was a great leader💯 ❤

Wow he left so much wisdom behind. Kobe, man we miss you. I don’t know if I’m the number one fan. But, I’m truly a fan

Kobe definitely the greatest

So many podcasts out now after Kobe passed and we don’t have Kobe to grace us with the inside stuff…all his memories against certain players…certain games that were important…all the locker room rumors… We only got a few interviews before he died, shit sucks man..

Great calls by Phil both times to ramp up and dial it back. Phil was saying scoring 40 isn’t important winning the championship is. Great coaching

If history has taught us anything, it’s that shaq has an ego more fragile than glass

Damn of only we had kobe on podcasts still telling us stories of golden history

Shaq, Kobe, and Phil all knew what the goal was. Kobe knew he had to sacrifice to keep shaq involved and motivated. True winners.

BARZZZZ...MAMBA HAD TRU 1STCLASSINTEGRITY💯🔥✔️!!!

Shows you how smart Kobe is. RIP KBB

Lol only Kobe can sit there and believe dialing it back is scoring 38 😂

Shaq got ALL 3 of those FMVPs

I have never and will never be a bigger fan of someone than Kobe. Rip goat

The greatest Podcaster to never get going😢😢😢

I wish Bron had a coach the caliber of Phil. Phil Jackson really knew how to deal with egos

Not trying to spark debate, but MJ woulda took that last shot to go for 40 😂

i miss him i'd love to hear what he has to say about basketball rn

Can’t believe this man is gone damn

Dang we missed out on more Kobe stories

Never overshadow the master - 48 laws

Man watching these Kobe clips makes seem like he's not even dead but just laying low somewhere.

That’s why he’s a winner. Does what’s necessary to win. Not stat coaching chasing

We’ve been know that Shaq was hating on the black mamba. A big 360 pound diva and I’m glad the Lakers traded him

Shaq don’t want Kobe to score 40, so he scored 38 instead 😂

R.I.P. Kolbe💯💯💯💯

REST IN PARADISE MAMBA❤🙌🏾💯

He so different they had to ask em to dial it back…. The mere fact that he could control a game like this is ridiculous and a force to be reckoned with forever.

Keep God first and keep up the good things

Dammm Kobe really gone 😢 Legend 4real

You know a team is good when their problem isn't winning, but winning in the most preferable way

he had 32 in that game and played the entire 4th quarter. look it up if you don’t believe me . 02/05/03 La vs La

He’s the goat he didn’t neee Shaq in the end Shaq needed him😘

I really think the whole nba behind the scenes made sure Shaq and Kobe were cool shaq didn’t want to see Kobe outshine him. Man I wish Kobe could expose so much shit man fuck

Kobe is The G.O.A.T.

Shaq was a giant BABY. He was extremely jealous & insecure of Kobe.

Kobe said I can do this by myself but I’ma get my pride out of this. Kobe and Shaq!!!!!

R.i.p the Goat 🐐

If anyone ever tries to tell you that Kobe was a selfish ball hog, please tell them about this video.

Shaq is such a child

"let me dial it back"..... "Take this 38" 😂

Kobe acting like this is being big-hearted....

I mean it's true. Even if in pickup, there's that one guy that's a really good player, and a ball hog to be honest. And after he doesn't pass you the ball the whole 20-30 minutes, you get disinterested. Imagine 4-5 of those games a night, then multiply that by 82. Pay the big man off.

Phil was a genius.

Miss this dude so baddddd!!!!!

Wow that why Kobe is the Goat Rip Kobe King

Sounds like he cares more about himself than winning

I bet it wasn't even necessary and Shaq didn't even know he was being "managed" like that.

Lmaooo “wide open shot” I know damn well he probably had like 3 dude trying to guard him

Love that he ultimately did take this moment and do what’s best for the team/team chemistry. I love Kobe, one of the GOATs. But he’s initial reaction to being asked to stop the streak seemed at first his thoughts was, “Hell no”. But he did ultimately do the right thing and much respect for it. RIP Mamba

This confirms another baller saying he was asked to stop balling cause he was only paid 1m and the star that was making 23m wasnt scoring enough points due to homeboy balling out. Stars arent rising they are made!!!

Kobe should’ve dropped 50 that night could’ve just told Phil “hey you said 40 didn’t say anything about 50”

Kobe was even better than we thought

That's the heart of a champion 🏆

Shaq was an insecure baby man 100%

This is why Jordan and Kobe were system players who couldn’t understand the teams dynamics enough to know things like that and why Kobe won 1 playoff series with out Phil and Jordan only won 1 playoffs series with out Phil and it took a series winning shot

Great job for doing what the team needs instead of selfish ego. Great coaching on Phil

If Only Kobe Was Here To Have His Own Poadcast 🎙️🥹

The one thing I dislike about Kobe is his lack of being a great teammate he should have been a better teammate to Shaq and helped him.

I’m so over him. When you have ZERO friends in the league and shaq has beef with you, oh AND no one would come play in LA with him, it tells me he doesn’t give a shh about anything or anyone else other than himself and HIS basketball.

Shaq been a heater 😳

People need to understand that Kobe was younger than Shaq. They both respected each other. Competitive mentality means just that competitive not jealousy. RIP GOAT

U can tell Kobe was pissed and this is what started the beef

Kobe is an amazing mind of basketball I’m not going to score 40 but 38 to let you know I can do whatever you need me too

That’s that Beast Mode Malcom Butler tote politics right there

Phil was a mad psychologist. I also heard he'd never yell at Kobe like the other players, including Shaq, because he needed Kobe to stay in attack mode. The mental approach of Phil Jackson was just crazy.

One less scoring point 😂😂😂 " hey, I dialed back" 😂

And, That's why Phil Jackson have 11 championship rings. The Goat.

The most important element of a successful company campaigning for dominance is good morale.

I like that Shaq admits he had a major ego and some insecurities issue when playing with Kobe

And in June Shaq went tf off!