They definitely weren't lol. It seemed like LeBron idolized Kobe when he was young and wanted his acceptance while Kobe seemed to be slightly jealous/afraid of him, so he never truly accepted him. You can see it in their awkward interactions with each other
@@aaronwin33not jealous/afraid. It’s the natural right of passage. The last dance showed MJ’s initial feelings to Showboat (Frobe). Those were endearing words lol. Kobe just kept at it
Passing isn’t beta , bron is magic really a tall ass point guard it’s not being beta taking a terrible shot. My dad was on my ass growing up about passing but man it feels terrible trying to hero ball when someone else is open
Kobe knew LeBron very well, and for him to say that Bron isn't shying away from the moment is very telling. The fans spew so much nonsense. There's shots that are smart, and shots that are very unlikely. Kobe took unlikely shots and just happened to make a lot of them. Bron takes the shots that he knows will bring the team a win, and passes up the ones that won't. The fans, who often don't know basketball or never played, don't understand that concept...
2:49 he clearly said “take myself outta the equation” then he said “I’d take lebron to play along side me because he’s a pass first guy and I’m a gunner” he didn’t admit anything
I actually respect the fact that Lebron doesnt always take the last shot. In my mind it means that he doesnt get caught up in the moment and regardless of the situation, he will always make the best basketball play. With that being said, I do think there are times when he does take over games late and doesnt get credit for it. Especially when he was with the cavs, I just think he is aware of the talent around him in Miami and he trusts his teammates to make the clutch shots as well.
Good lord imagine if those 2 played together. I would've loved to see them create their own little super team and take on the super teams of today's NBA
Prime Kobe and Prime Lebron in the same team. Crazy thought. But I wonder which coach could put them to use the best. Probably Phil, turn that duo greater than the Jordan Pippen duo.
@@phothewin6019 what an idiot. Literally no one wanted to see that back then. Who tf would? Mfs both ball hogs in the top 5 all time scoring. Makes literally 0 sense
2:38 Interviewer: "Take YOURSELF out of the conversation: who is the best player in the NBA?" Kobe: "Hm.. Taking MYSELF out of the equation, then who is the best player in the NBA?! Lebron James." Therefore, for any person with a minimum of Logic, he clearly said he was the best, and Lebron was the 2nd best.
How could kobe of 2012 say that lebron was better? That year lebron won mvp ring and finals mvp of course lebron was better but it isn't kobe that has to say that.
Interviewers are trolling like crazy. Good on Kobe not biting it - too experienced to fall for these interviewers. He didn't even bite it once. Showed a lot of respect to Lebron.
I hate when squares that didn't play anything at a high level question a professional pathletr being an alpha, beta, etc. You don't become an elite player at any position being a "beta".
LEBRON LOVES AND HAVE LOTTA RESPECT FOR KOBE, KOBE'S LIKE A BIG BROTHER TO LEBRON JUST LIKE WADE. JAMES LOVE AND HAVE IMMENSE RESPECT FOR THOSE 2 GUYS.
That's exactly my point. I'm saying Iverson wouldn't have averaged 30 ppg playing with Westbrook n Harden cause they both take a lot of shots. I'm also saying that Durant would have averaged more than 33 ppg playing with Snow, McKie, n Hill
Disrespectful interview, Lebron pretty much runs the whole franchise…. Owner, coach, best player, most recognizable player on the team, and in leaugue and Lebron is 10 assist a game guy on top of being a top scorer. The Lebron closer argument is tired
Thank you.. I always hear a lot of people saying "Kobe couldn't do it without Shaq", and that's probably true... but doesn't anybody realize that Shaq wouldn't have been able to do it without Kobe either?
That's interesting, how about the last minute of a game? Where do you find this information? I just like Kobe better because he 'seems' to be more of a team player. In his interview, he talks about 'the team'. Lebron always talks about himself, especially since leaving the Cavs. He has lots of time to grow still which is the crazy thing
kobe was the assist leader among SG this past season. and kobe loves the game of basketball, its not all about the money for him. Y u think he plays through injuries some players sit out weeks for
This didn’t age well since Lebron has hit 5 playoff buzzer beaters since this (Kobe 1 all time) and Lebron shoots 47% in final 30 seconds on tying or go ahead shots where as Kobe shoots 23% (MJ 45%). Kellerman clearly Lebron hater at this point. 10 years later he has him 2nd all time so he’s come around some
Bosh is the most important piece to the Heat. He is a face up player which draws big men out of the paint which also LeBron to play bully ball and charge down the paint as he does. He and Wade also use this to dish to Ray Allen, Mike Miller and the other 3 point specialists as well. If you haven't notice, LeBron has a harder time scoring against the real centers because they drain energy away from Bosh when he is on the defensive end. He can bang in the paint w/ very few big men in the league.
This video just popped up in my google feed an wow these guy’s interviewing Kobe are absolute peasants the way they were taking little shady digs at LeBron
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If Lebron and Kobe would have played together in their primes, they would have wrecked the league.
omieg89 straight ridiculous duo
That's like Kobe getting drafted to the bulls
Facts
Definitely! That's like a polished MJ & steroid pumped Pippen!
Unstoppable
The interviewer wants Kobe to talk trash against LeBron and failed. Kobe and LeBron are really good friends.
100%
They definitely weren't lol. It seemed like LeBron idolized Kobe when he was young and wanted his acceptance while Kobe seemed to be slightly jealous/afraid of him, so he never truly accepted him. You can see it in their awkward interactions with each other
@@aaronwin33 You're probably right
NOT TRUE. THEY ARE NOT FRIENDS
@@aaronwin33not jealous/afraid. It’s the natural right of passage. The last dance showed MJ’s initial feelings to Showboat (Frobe). Those were endearing words lol. Kobe just kept at it
3:57 helicopter question man crazy foreshadowing RIP KOBE
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Passing isn’t beta , bron is magic really a tall ass point guard it’s not being beta taking a terrible shot. My dad was on my ass growing up about passing but man it feels terrible trying to hero ball when someone else is open
These interviewers try their best destroy Lebron's game. Trying to put words in Kobe's mouth. Respect to Kobe
Lebron and Kobe together would be amazing!!!
Lebron and Kobe would have obliterated the league.
They getting at least 8😂😂only cuz Kobe wanted 8 but Bron would’ve pushed that up there wit Bill Russell 👀
Lebron had no titles during this interview now he has 4 😭🙏
Damn bro life is so unpredictable 🤯
Lebum sucks will always sucl Kobe 5-2 MJ 6-0 Lebum 4-6
@@jayadams9561 4 finals mvps and 4 mvps > 2 and 1
lol the mickey mouse championship back in 2020 not counted😅
@@JayVillanuz-im3ofyea it is
Kobe's personality is probably my favorite today
Kobe knew LeBron very well, and for him to say that Bron isn't shying away from the moment is very telling. The fans spew so much nonsense. There's shots that are smart, and shots that are very unlikely. Kobe took unlikely shots and just happened to make a lot of them. Bron takes the shots that he knows will bring the team a win, and passes up the ones that won't. The fans, who often don't know basketball or never played, don't understand that concept...
Facts
Preach
2 OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN THE NBA EVER💜💛😩💪💪
Don't forget Dirk Nowitzki
2:49 he clearly said “take myself outta the equation” then he said “I’d take lebron to play along side me because he’s a pass first guy and I’m a gunner” he didn’t admit anything
Sports Debate Daily listen to it again. He said it for both
That wouldn’t work cuz Kobe it’s a ball hog
@@Davidj1133 yeah check his assist kid you werent even born to witness him
@John Zada III yup your right. I did miss the point lol. I admit I was wrong, I was focus on the interview rather than click bait title.
Lmao u are so pressed.
I actually respect the fact that Lebron doesnt always take the last shot. In my mind it means that he doesnt get caught up in the moment and regardless of the situation, he will always make the best basketball play. With that being said, I do think there are times when he does take over games late and doesnt get credit for it. Especially when he was with the cavs, I just think he is aware of the talent around him in Miami and he trusts his teammates to make the clutch shots as well.
He would win more if he did
10 years later he's the all time leading scorer bro!!! Isn't that crazy a pass first guy is the ALL TIME LEADING SCORER.
@@TheSwanee55 how does a pass first guy average more shots per game than known scorers
@@TeezyfolKKzbecause he’s better
He has been clutch more than 1k+ players came in the league; the narrative sucks
Good lord imagine if those 2 played together. I would've loved to see them create their own little super team and take on the super teams of today's NBA
The helicopter question hits different
You have to word this better. We all know that Kobe would never take anyone over himself.
kobe says true
Gotta love Max n Marcellus! Great and funny interview.
Prime Kobe and Prime Lebron in the same team. Crazy thought.
But I wonder which coach could put them to use the best. Probably Phil, turn that duo greater than the Jordan Pippen duo.
Horrible thought. Lebron v Kobe finals is what we wanted
@@lessondburn3971 No, both thoughts can be good and one can desire to see both.
@@phothewin6019 what an idiot. Literally no one wanted to see that back then. Who tf would? Mfs both ball hogs in the top 5 all time scoring. Makes literally 0 sense
@@phothewin6019the fact that u still use the same account 10 years later is legendary
@@humble378 Thank you brother 🙏
It's so hard for me to hear his voice knowing that he is gone...smh
you can only imagine a team with kobe and lebron would be unstoppable... !
All I have to say is I feel fortunate to have two of the top three players to play the game versing each other during their prime.
Whoever called LeBron a beta, never hooped
Alpha, beta?? Max would ask that stupid question.
DaaBoys2138 Well, if they were on the same team, you know which one was the alpha, Kobe.
@@donaldalexander1445 alpha, and beta is some buzzword mambo jumbo.
Tht helicopter comment at the end.. Chills!
2:38
Interviewer: "Take YOURSELF out of the conversation: who is the best player in the NBA?"
Kobe: "Hm.. Taking MYSELF out of the equation, then who is the best player in the NBA?! Lebron James."
Therefore, for any person with a minimum of Logic, he clearly said he was the best, and Lebron was the 2nd best.
How could kobe of 2012 say that lebron was better? That year lebron won mvp ring and finals mvp of course lebron was better but it isn't kobe that has to say that.
The interviewer is surprisingly Max Kellerman lol
@John Zada III lebron was better in 2007 onward
@John Zada III what's so funny?
@John Zada III so ur saying he's never been the best? seriously? what is wrong with you?
How far has lebron come! Can anyone say this about him now?
very well said...
Interviewers are trolling like crazy. Good on Kobe not biting it - too experienced to fall for these interviewers. He didn't even bite it once. Showed a lot of respect to Lebron.
yeah even though hes the all time assists leader for SGs
and he averages like 5 assists a game which is very good for a SG
I can’t believe Max got this interview
Title is misleading as fuck . Kobe said "Take my self out of the equation of the best in the NBA?"-then-"Lebron James"
Don't get it twisted.
KillaKobe824 nah cs it was the truth
Listen to ya man's. He said what he said. Don't twist it
I hate when squares that didn't play anything at a high level question a professional pathletr being an alpha, beta, etc. You don't become an elite player at any position being a "beta".
"G5, own plane, own helicopter? I dont have my own plane. No never had helicopter its like bleeding money." Chillz when heard that.
LEBRON LOVES AND HAVE LOTTA RESPECT FOR KOBE, KOBE'S LIKE A BIG BROTHER TO LEBRON JUST LIKE WADE. JAMES LOVE AND HAVE IMMENSE RESPECT FOR THOSE 2 GUYS.
u got it!
lmao "the shots that i take come w/ a lot of baggage"
Amen. Amen a thousand times.
Passing of the torch
Dat shi hurt when he said the helicopter bleeds to much money then he ends up dying on a helicopter
Last question is so eerie
I'm with you
awesome point man...all true..
thanks
team is stacked.
All Kobe fans should here this cause they swear they know
LeBron fans should hear this, And did you hear the question, Who’s the best player in the NBA besides you
Misleading title. Taking kobe out the equation kobe said lebron
Amen!
indeed bro!
This guy knows basketball.
Of course I have....that's why I made my statement....it takes talent and circumstances to win. Having the will is a given.
hell yea
Kobe.
Exactly :)
"I'm not getting on Twitter anytime soon" lol
nice
GOD bless
For those that don’t know this is Max Kellerman and Marcellus Wiley.
Thats classy
24/8 for life
Lebron & Kobe on the same team would be a dream
Jordan won his last title two years before Kobe won his first,,
Lebron won his first title two years after Kobe won his last.
he said that when he was 24. . .a few weeks ago before the season started he said himself
finally some one who understands you cant compare any of them they are all totally different players from each other
Kobe said take myself outta the equation , Lebron James.
@ThadsGamertag actually Kobe averaged 35 in his MVP season... & Over 30 other times as well.
Both of you are right....you need a team to win.
Kobe always keeps shit real
That's exactly my point. I'm saying Iverson wouldn't have averaged 30 ppg playing with Westbrook n Harden cause they both take a lot of shots. I'm also saying that Durant would have averaged more than 33 ppg playing with Snow, McKie, n Hill
Kobe clearly was asked to take himself out of the equation and then give his opinion on who he thought was the best excluding himself.
true that
agreed
Kobe and LeBron on the same team would have been a nightmare for opposing teams.
Disrespectful interview, Lebron pretty much runs the whole franchise…. Owner, coach, best player, most recognizable player on the team, and in leaugue and Lebron is 10 assist a game guy on top of being a top scorer. The Lebron closer argument is tired
This was in 2012
Again, my previous statement stands.
I LOVE WHAT YOU SAID. I DON'T THINK ANYBODY HAS AN ANSWER TO THAT
Thank you.. I always hear a lot of people saying "Kobe couldn't do it without Shaq", and that's probably true... but doesn't anybody realize that Shaq wouldn't have been able to do it without Kobe either?
I agree
Kobe fans….are you not entertained!!!!!!!
They sure was trying to press Kobe to talk bad about LeBron say something negative 🙄🤔
the helicopter part .
That's interesting, how about the last minute of a game? Where do you find this information? I just like Kobe better because he 'seems' to be more of a team player. In his interview, he talks about 'the team'. Lebron always talks about himself, especially since leaving the Cavs. He has lots of time to grow still which is the crazy thing
you just OWNED that dude. lol
true!!!!!!!!!
Take himself out of the equation. Your title header for this video is a case of selective hearing 😂.
He legitimately said without himself in the discussion.
Kobe is The Godfather of the modern era...
kobe =Jordan lebron = magic
the truth cant be wrong. nuff said.
They tryna get Kobe to shit on LeBron so bad that shit lame as hell
@abhi5a he said he's not sure if he'll retire or not after the 13-14 season
me too.
hes still the best in his prime
Kobe said "If you take out myself who is the best player in the nba?"
Kobe and lebron on the same team. game over
kobe was the assist leader among SG this past season. and kobe loves the game of basketball, its not all about the money for him. Y u think he plays through injuries some players sit out weeks for
And he's right.
kobe isn't afraid to take these shots & thats what makes the difference between great players & any other player.
This didn’t age well since Lebron has hit 5 playoff buzzer beaters since this (Kobe 1 all time) and Lebron shoots 47% in final 30 seconds on tying or go ahead shots where as Kobe shoots 23% (MJ 45%). Kellerman clearly Lebron hater at this point. 10 years later he has him 2nd all time so he’s come around some
Bosh is the most important piece to the Heat. He is a face up player which draws big men out of the paint which also LeBron to play bully ball and charge down the paint as he does. He and Wade also use this to dish to Ray Allen, Mike Miller and the other 3 point specialists as well. If you haven't notice, LeBron has a harder time scoring against the real centers because they drain energy away from Bosh when he is on the defensive end. He can bang in the paint w/ very few big men in the league.
you spelled fashion wrong
They wanted Kobe to shit on Lebron so bad but greatness is reserve for few so the few who are understand each other
This video just popped up in my google feed an wow these guy’s interviewing Kobe are absolute peasants the way they were taking little shady digs at LeBron