This dude scored 74 points combined on BACK TO BACK nights in a PLAYOFF SERIES against a team with one, two, THREE all stars with a DPOY candidate. There's no nitpicking his individual performance.
I remember wathcing this series. we were so close to actualy beating the thunder. Now I miss this team even they they didn't win but we had a healthy kobe, pau, andrew, and metta.
Honestly, after the first three rings, Kobes teams for the most part have been pure shit...he is MVP every year since 2005 before LeBron started his dominance
Man I remember this series, Lakers could've won every single game in this series but blew it in the 4th. Lakers were solid this year, especially with the addition of Ramon Sessions and Bynum breaking out.
The thing to take away was Kobe, Artest and Pau. Kobe finally got his knee's drained and it slowed him down tremendously, also the fatigue of 3 straight finals appearance (08, 09, '10) Kobe was not in his best form that year same with Pau. Artest on the other hand aged poorly. He fit well in 09-10 after that he struggled.
2012 lakers were bad what are you talking about? the team were built terribly, reasons why they were trying that cp3 trade, go back and watch their damn nuggets series
@@Theterminato2013 wouldn't say much better at all, if 2022 lakers were healthy they would beat this lakers team easily, I remember watching most of lakers games that 2011-12 season, they were bad, I have no idea why people overrate them now, they struggled to put away a bad nuggets playoff team
Sometimes Kobe is Inefficient, but he knows how to take over the game himself. He's the most feared and the most cold blooded killer player in the NBA right now. Hands Down.
@@hristijandimitrovski8664 they were too good bro, Bynum was slowing down and we needed another scoring option. Lakers front office could’ve did way better smh
@@hristijandimitrovski8664 me too but Kobe legacy was better off not going cause pau was out of his prime and it got obvious. Plus if he would’ve lost ppl would’ve instantly dubbed bron better ESPECIALLY the bronsexuals
True. I actually think they could have met there a few years. Since 2007 one of them have been in every finals till the present. Insane that they never met.
LOL at the MJ fan commenting on this video. Everyone knows MJ is the GOAT, can we leave him out of this?? Everyone knows how great he is. If you're gonna say Kobe suck because he doesn't pass or that he shoots 46%, then Idk what to say. 2008 MVP, Top 5 in MVP several times, 2009 and 10 Finals MVP, multiple All-Star appearences, multiple All-Defensive Teams, 4th in Scoring All-Time, Consecutive 40+, 50+ Point Games, 62 in 3 quarters, 56 Points in 34 Minutes, 61 Points in MSG, 81 Points, 2 Time Olympic Gold Medalist (Best Player + Closer in 2008 Team) 7 Finals appearences, (30-7-6 throught '01 playoffs), All-Time Lakers leader in everything, 4x ASG MVP, and still got two years to seal his legacy. Ask any of his teammates on those 5 title teams. Shaq and Phil both said they had ups and downs, but when it mattered most, Kobe rose his game to a level he trusted his teammates, let his ego aside, and did what it took to get the job done. Michael Jordan will never ever be replaced. But the greatness of Kobe Bryant cannot be understated.
You know what man, i'm done with people saying MJ is the goat! How about the other MJ(magic)? how about larry bird? bill russel? hakeem? MJ is an amazing player but to so easily say ge is the GOAT is just messed up
Omg, see you in the playoffs next season. Dwight will sign long term extension if traded to Lakers. It's gonna be a good fight. With a much better bench, Steve Nash, and of course Kobe. It's going to be the series to watch. But the Thunder is hungry and now im scared
Lakers were way past their prime. Kobe was going off but Bynum was getting locked up by Ibaka and Perkins and Gasol was a shell of himself. Plus no Odom, Fisher, or Phil Jackson.
Kobe was my favorite player, but he was one of main reasons they lost this series. He could have been a better play maker for his teammates, Artest proved that the Lakers shouldn’t have traded Ariza for him and Steve Blake missing a wide open 3 to send the game to overtime.
If Kobe has a young squad that can provide a better offense and defense in his last few years of his career maybe he get his 6 rings, this season even Kobe past in his prime he is way better than other player.
What a horrible game by Kobe... Shoots 2 - 10 in the 4th yet got a free pass... He took 28 shots and had 17 FTA's and only scored 38, that is beyond terrible, he should of had at least 50...
amiel samosa Lmao these guys in here hatin on kobe have no clue how difficult it is to make a shot while being heavily guard. They just talk like they can do it better but all they can is talk BS in front of their Computer
amiel samosa Lmao these guys in here hatin on kobe have no clue how difficult it is to make a shot while being heavily guard. They just talk like they can do it better but all they can is talk BS in front of their Computer
kobe = 2nd best SG in the league , second best scorer ever in my eyes hes actually averaged 35 with 5 assist has been a very good defender and rebounder for his spot,name some one besides mj that can do what kobe does at age 35 ... no one and hes breaking some mj records too
I See what KD means. There is NO other perimeter guy in the history of the NBA (outside of Mike) who consistently dominates in the post like Kobe and destroyed great defenders. Name 1 perimeter player in today's game even near Kobe level of skill down low. This is considered one of Kobe down yesrs.too
Kobe just has that natural born ability to go out there and terrify everyone on the court, even the coaches and owners. Not say durant doesn't, but his isn't even in the same calibers as kobe. Also, one major role I believe durant lacks Iim is LEADERSHIP.
Ok lets get this straight kobe is miles ahead of lebron in terms of shooting espicially when it comes to the mid range game, lebron is a beast he can drive literally when he wants because of his size and athleticism which is why he has such a high fg percentage, the only way to guard him is to sag off like the spurs did and when you do his fg declines drastically
When Durant Lasts A Decade, Then I'll Think About Comparing His Legacy...Ahaha..It's Funny How Every Year People Say Kobe Fell Off Or Got Too Old & Every Year He Comes Back To Prove Them Wrong & Play Through ALL INJURIES @ That..This Is Just One Guy U Can NEVER COUNT OUT Until He Retires...His Dedication To The Game & Drive Is Unmatched...Even If Lebron & Durant Had A Better Year..I Wouldn't Say They're The Better Players Yet...But Their Size & Athleticism Does Make Them Pretty Damn Good For Now
I am in no way hating on kobe. Kobe is the reason I love basketball but a true fan realizes that his better days are behind. The guy can still ball at the age of 34 which is amazing. Like you said before a couple of bad games dont mean anything which is the same as saying a couple of good games dont mean anything. Durant consistantly had great games in the postseason. Kobes my favorite player but durant and lebron have taken over the league. That doesnt mean we wont see kobe in the finalsin 2013
all these people saying Kobe never had help.. LMAO, quit crying. he had the most dominating center in Shaq and Pau Gasol/Bynum/Odom. Lebron has anderson varejao and mo williams. Cry me a river, this is how good LAL are when Kobe has crap teammates, he can't win without good ones.
Again, you're comparing two different styles of play here. In Jordan's prime the bulk of his shot attempts came either right at the rim or from the close to midrange areas on the court. Same thing with Duncan. Kobe is a better and more willing jumpshooter, so naturally his efficiency is going to dip. The numbers you're using don't tell the full story here...
YES, In YOUR opinion. But I can agree with you, KD is 23 Years Old and a 6'11 guy (an average centers height) who can step up and hit the shot. Now that's scary and he can just shoot right over you with his athleticism and flexibility. I know what you are saying though, he can make a shot when it counts on any given night but not every night. But we have to agree that Kobe and KD are tied up #1 not by each other, but "close" in the category of the NBA's best clutch players.You can disagree on it
Thats why I used the scoring title argument because its better to compare players by scoring titles than to compare them by championships because like I said before championships are a TEAM achivement and Kevin Durant is only 23 years old and hes already been to the finals once so when his career is over im pretty sure he will have some NBA championships to go along side his NBA scoring titles.
man this still makes me mad kobe was so good this year and we fumbled the hell out of this game which led to us losing the series. if we just didnt choke this game it really couldve been the lakers in the finals once more 😭😭😭
tf? no you guys were so ass in 2012, it took you guys 7 games to beat the lowly nuggets with ty lawson, if stern didn't veto that cp trade then yeah you guys may have been in the finals
We could have won this game if Gasol didn't throw that ball away. Games 2 and 4 were games that we OWNED. What a wasted chance for Kobe's #6. GOAT, nuff said.
What a shame. They've even proved this about Russell. They said he was a center in today's time he'd be averaging about 8 points and 10 boards. He'd be nothing more than an injured Amare Stoudemire or a healthy Chris Bosh. None of these players you listed scored 81 points in a game besides Kareem. And 3 of them said that Kobe is the 2nd best of all time. Jordan "Kobe is the only person who has put in the work to be considered the 2nd best of all time" Bird " If I want to have fun, I'll play...
Kobe knew KD deserved it? WTF? I asked Kobe himself about letting go the scoring title, and he said simply said that he's a competitor, I can get that award or that award but It doesn't matter. Then I went to KD and asked him the same thing, he said I was really hoping for Kobe to be competing for it, and I WAS expecting him to steal the title but it was his choice.
NOW PLEASE CAN WE JUST ENJOY TEAM USA AND WATCH THEM WIN THE GOLD? ITS NOT ABOUT OKC,MIAMI,LOS ANGELES, OR WHATEVER! ITS ABOUT TEAM USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!
Did any of these guys being 34 average the numbers that Kobe was putting up... NO, none besides Jordan. But Jordan is the greatest of all time right above who... Right KOBE BEAN BRYANT.
Thats KD being KD meaning being humble. He will never say he is better than Kobe or Lebron. Kobe still thinks hes best in the league. Kobe had a 3/21 night last season and they still won and your saying he isnt getting the support? Even if westbrook wasnt on the team KD would still average more than 35ppg while shooting at least 46%. KD will be in top 2 in mvp votings for the next 7 years. Kobe is still great but depends a lot more on jumpshots while KD can score in every which way.KD=tallerkobe
of all the bullshit they talk about kobe, he has the biggest+most will, passion, love, work ethic, fight, going through pain and injury's the most, most competitive, complete scoring arsenal, clutch, leader, winner and champion, all that crap spewed around that in most cases cant be proven, and isnt as valued as actual on court production and results, i give him ONE of those many things they say about kobe, he is very confident, that might actually be true..
Kobe sat out the last game because he knew that KD deserved the scoring title because durant was way more effecient than him .. Kobe shot 43% from the field this year and Durant shot 50% from the field so thats why kobe sat out he knew he didnt deserve the scoring title .. I respect kobe and his career but the man has never shot 48% from the field his entire 16 year career .. And do you realize championships are a team achivement and a scoring title is an individual achivement ..
think about what? I have already stated that prime kobe wipes the floor with every player in the nba today. But right now in the year 2012 KD is better than 34 year old Kobe.
I was just pointing out the FACT that kobe has been ineffecient for his whole career and also KD has had to take alot of shots for his team as well the diffrence between him and kobe is that kobe is a volume scorer meaning that for him to score alot of points he has to take alot of shots and Kevin Durant on the other hand scores via accuracy.
You seem to want to hate. Obviously Kobe is better than Hakeem, he's better than Duncan, he's better than Russell, he's better than Robertson, he's better than Shaq, he's better than Magic, he's better than Bird, he's the next Michael Jordan, he's better than Wilt. I only seem to think that Jordan and Kareem are on top of him, but that still makes him one of the greatest in the NBA.
Right now currently? Durant is better than Kobe. Kobe is my favorite player but you cannot deny that Durant is just better. Better scorer, rebounder, and super lethal. Kobe said it himself, Durant is just another version of Kobe plus a couple inches taller.
..your right he depends more on his jump shot..but its because kobe is 34..he is not that quick..compare durant to kobe way back kobe is still in his prime...26-29 year old...think about that man..
The Lakers very well could have won this series if their defense didn't turn to crap the last 6 mins of the fourth quarters during this series. Kobe can only do so much, and I don't care if you're Michael Jordan during his prime or Kobe during his prime, 1 guy can't guard five other guys, just simply poor execution, so sad.
but KD has won 3 scoring titles in a row and hes only 23...how is he not the best scorer in the nba right now. A bad night might not prove shit but a whole season through the playoffs 2 years in a row might...
@Thelatios1011 Did you not see Kevin Durant walk down metta world peace and hit a three right in his face with the clock running down on the road at staples center in a playoff game, now thats what I call cold blooded .. KD is the most cold blooded killer in the NBA and kobe is second IMO.
How can you even compare these players? They don't even play the same position. Of course Duncan's FG% is going to be higher...he's taking shots way closer to the basket than Kobe is. If it were the other way around there'd be a problem! And while Duncan is a great defender, it is much easier to defend a post player than it is a quick agile guard. Those numbers are irrelevant.
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This dude scored 74 points combined on BACK TO BACK nights in a PLAYOFF SERIES against a team with one, two, THREE all stars with a DPOY candidate. There's no nitpicking his individual performance.
Kobes the fuckin man top 5 all time
Kobe beating the crap out of westbrook durant and harden at the same time 3 of 5 best in nba right now just show how special he is.
The last year Kobe was in the playoffs. This team could of made a run to the finals.
This team was hurting at the 3 spot...
Pau had 5 rebounds and they say he had help… 😂😂😂😂
This was Kobe's last playoffs home game.
I remember wathcing this series. we were so close to actualy beating the thunder. Now I miss this team even they they didn't win but we had a healthy kobe, pau, andrew, and metta.
Honestly, after the first three rings, Kobes teams for the most part have been pure shit...he is MVP every year since 2005 before LeBron started his dominance
Agreed
RIP KOBE
@@travielharrison4394 Thank you for liking this amazing I wrote that 8 years ago when Mamba was still here
@@8oDiplomaticImmunityo8 no doubt bro. Respect and RIP to the goat
I was there. I'm miss you Kobe.💯
Man I remember this series, Lakers could've won every single game in this series but blew it in the 4th. Lakers were solid this year, especially with the addition of Ramon Sessions and Bynum breaking out.
It was the rule though,beat the Lakers and you go to the finals...miss you kb24 rest well.
The thing to take away was Kobe, Artest and Pau. Kobe finally got his knee's drained and it slowed him down tremendously, also the fatigue of 3 straight finals appearance (08, 09, '10) Kobe was not in his best form that year same with Pau. Artest on the other hand aged poorly. He fit well in 09-10 after that he struggled.
2012 lakers were bad what are you talking about? the team were built terribly, reasons why they were trying that cp3 trade, go back and watch their damn nuggets series
@@theonlygoodonehere2259 They we’re much better than the 2013 and 2022 Lakers, who underachieved greatly.
@@Theterminato2013 wouldn't say much better at all, if 2022 lakers were healthy they would beat this lakers team easily, I remember watching most of lakers games that 2011-12 season, they were bad, I have no idea why people overrate them now, they struggled to put away a bad nuggets playoff team
Remember watching this as a kid damn time flies Kobe Bryant is a legend 🏀🐐
Kobe is the greatest ever💪💪💪
man OKC might as well just had let kobe win the series since they were never going to win a championship
shouldn't have traded harden. I'm an OKC fan btw
Sometimes Kobe is Inefficient, but he knows how to take over the game himself. He's the most feared and the most cold blooded killer player in the NBA right now. Hands Down.
Still angry til this day we shouldve won this game.
Games 2 and 4 we should’ve won - would’ve been a 3-1 Lakers lead - so sad
That fadeaway over Harden was near impossible
The lakers should have had this game
Thunder was too good for them
@@KingWilliam.99 yeah, but they were also too weak. When they lead whole game, Kobe had 38 points, and they lost, it hurts. Kobe can't play alone.
@@hristijandimitrovski8664 they were too good bro, Bynum was slowing down and we needed another scoring option. Lakers front office could’ve did way better smh
@@igethighhighhigh ok, they were good, but I wanted to see them in finals one more time. Kobe vs Lebron, it would be the best final duel ever.
@@hristijandimitrovski8664 me too but Kobe legacy was better off not going cause pau was out of his prime and it got obvious. Plus if he would’ve lost ppl would’ve instantly dubbed bron better ESPECIALLY the bronsexuals
This was the year Kobe and Lebron were suppose to meet in the Finals. With the exception of game 1, the Lakers blew every game after that.
True. I actually think they could have met there a few years. Since 2007 one of them have been in every finals till the present. Insane that they never met.
Moses Ruperto 2009, 2010 & 2011. but this year the Lakers were the underdogs in this series.
Yeah pau blew it and then I remember,, peace letting Durant shoot the three instead of fouling....sad year and end to Kobe in the playoffs.
We shouldve been up 3-1 in this series. We were better than the thunder during this season
no, correction kobe! was better than the thunders that year. MAMBA!
No, Kobe was better, Lakers weren't better.
There’s only 1 player with that type of footwork and shot making creativity and ability……geez Kobe!
What a shame this series was for Kobe. He destroyed the Thunder but no one wanted to help. The guy should have another ring right now.
I still think he's got game, he's been playing great throughout the playoffs so far.
LOL at the MJ fan commenting on this video. Everyone knows MJ is the GOAT, can we leave him out of this?? Everyone knows how great he is. If you're gonna say Kobe suck because he doesn't pass or that he shoots 46%, then Idk what to say. 2008 MVP, Top 5 in MVP several times, 2009 and 10 Finals MVP, multiple All-Star appearences, multiple All-Defensive Teams, 4th in Scoring All-Time, Consecutive 40+, 50+ Point Games, 62 in 3 quarters, 56 Points in 34 Minutes, 61 Points in MSG, 81 Points, 2 Time Olympic Gold Medalist (Best Player + Closer in 2008 Team) 7 Finals appearences, (30-7-6 throught '01 playoffs), All-Time Lakers leader in everything, 4x ASG MVP, and still got two years to seal his legacy.
Ask any of his teammates on those 5 title teams. Shaq and Phil both said they had ups and downs, but when it mattered most, Kobe rose his game to a level he trusted his teammates, let his ego aside, and did what it took to get the job done. Michael Jordan will never ever be replaced. But the greatness of Kobe Bryant cannot be understated.
so true there will Never ever be another mj and also not another Kobe Bryant
You know what man, i'm done with people saying MJ is the goat! How about the other MJ(magic)? how about larry bird? bill russel? hakeem? MJ is an amazing player but to so easily say ge is the GOAT is just messed up
Actually Jerry West has more career assist than Kobe as a Laker, but Kobe should pass that number either this year or next year.
Shoulda kept LO this year . He would been x factor vs this thunder .
Omg, see you in the playoffs next season. Dwight will sign long term extension if traded to Lakers. It's gonna be a good fight. With a much better bench, Steve Nash, and of course Kobe. It's going to be the series to watch. But the Thunder is hungry and now im scared
Kobe is a beast not much to say he'll be back
He can still give us quality points of the bench and provide veteran leadership for the young guns.
Lakers were way past their prime. Kobe was going off but Bynum was getting locked up by Ibaka and Perkins and Gasol was a shell of himself. Plus no Odom, Fisher, or Phil Jackson.
Kobe was my favorite player, but he was one of main reasons they lost this series. He could have been a better play maker for his teammates, Artest proved that the Lakers shouldn’t have traded Ariza for him and Steve Blake missing a wide open 3 to send the game to overtime.
Lakers from 2008-2012 was Godlike now they're ehh :P
If Kobe has a young squad that can provide a better offense and defense in his last few years of his career maybe he get his 6 rings, this season even Kobe past in his prime he is way better than other player.
What a horrible game by Kobe... Shoots 2 - 10 in the 4th yet got a free pass... He took 28 shots and had 17 FTA's and only scored 38, that is beyond terrible, he should of had at least 50...
easier said than done..
2013 Kobe would have taken this team to the finals 27 6 and 6 he was distributing greatly
amiel samosa Lmao these guys in here hatin on kobe have no clue how difficult it is to make a shot while being heavily guard.
They just talk like they can do it better but all they can is talk BS in front of their Computer
amiel samosa Lmao these guys in here hatin on kobe have no clue how difficult it is to make a shot while being heavily guard.
They just talk like they can do it better but all they can is talk BS in front of their Computer
38 points on 28 shots isn't even horrible..
kobe = 2nd best SG in the league , second best scorer ever in my eyes hes actually averaged 35 with 5 assist has been a very good defender and rebounder for his spot,name some one besides mj that can do what kobe does at age 35 ... no one and hes breaking some mj records too
I See what KD means. There is NO other perimeter guy in the history of the NBA (outside of Mike) who consistently dominates in the post like Kobe and destroyed great defenders. Name 1 perimeter player in today's game even near Kobe level of skill down low. This is considered one of Kobe down yesrs.too
Real Talk with Jordan Kawhi is getting to that level
Kobe just has that natural born ability to go out there and terrify everyone on the court, even the coaches and owners. Not say durant doesn't, but his isn't even in the same calibers as kobe. Also, one major role I believe durant lacks Iim is LEADERSHIP.
U was right about his leadership
the best legend player
Ok lets get this straight kobe is miles ahead of lebron in terms of shooting espicially when it comes to the mid range game, lebron is a beast he can drive literally when he wants because of his size and athleticism which is why he has such a high fg percentage, the only way to guard him is to sag off like the spurs did and when you do his fg declines drastically
13-2 run to end the game.. fuckkkk
When Durant Lasts A Decade, Then I'll Think About Comparing His Legacy...Ahaha..It's Funny How Every Year People Say Kobe Fell Off Or Got Too Old & Every Year He Comes Back To Prove Them Wrong & Play Through ALL INJURIES @ That..This Is Just One Guy U Can NEVER COUNT OUT Until He Retires...His Dedication To The Game & Drive Is Unmatched...Even If Lebron & Durant Had A Better Year..I Wouldn't Say They're The Better Players Yet...But Their Size & Athleticism Does Make Them Pretty Damn Good For Now
He lasted a decade
Absolutely Correct. You know your Basketball, I respect you.
It's like Kobe didn't like to shoot unless the shot was 99% difficulty lol
2009 was the closest we could've seen kobe vs lebron. 2012 was the 2nd
I am in no way hating on kobe. Kobe is the reason I love basketball but a true fan realizes that his better days are behind. The guy can still ball at the age of 34 which is amazing. Like you said before a couple of bad games dont mean anything which is the same as saying a couple of good games dont mean anything. Durant consistantly had great games in the postseason. Kobes my favorite player but durant and lebron have taken over the league. That doesnt mean we wont see kobe in the finalsin 2013
Oooh, he traveled on that buzzer-beater.
all these people saying Kobe never had help.. LMAO, quit crying. he had the most dominating center in Shaq and Pau Gasol/Bynum/Odom. Lebron has anderson varejao and mo williams. Cry me a river, this is how good LAL are when Kobe has crap teammates, he can't win without good ones.
His shots are ridiculous mama I'll never forget this man. Mamba mentality never dies ask princess James 🤣🤣
Again, you're comparing two different styles of play here. In Jordan's prime the bulk of his shot attempts came either right at the rim or from the close to midrange areas on the court. Same thing with Duncan. Kobe is a better and more willing jumpshooter, so naturally his efficiency is going to dip. The numbers you're using don't tell the full story here...
kobe the best
YES, In YOUR opinion. But I can agree with you, KD is 23 Years Old and a 6'11 guy (an average centers height) who can step up and hit the shot. Now that's scary and he can just shoot right over you with his athleticism and flexibility. I know what you are saying though, he can make a shot when it counts on any given night but not every night. But we have to agree that Kobe and KD are tied up #1 not by each other, but "close" in the category of the NBA's best clutch players.You can disagree on it
If only they would have held on to Odom despite his trade request... they would of had this series
We were real suck at the defensive end in late 3rd and 4th. And damn Pau threw the ball away late in the game :(
Wish Kobe could still get to the rack like that
Damn, this reel looks very familiar...Jordan vs. Pistons, Celtics, Trailblazers, Lakers & etc...
Thats why I used the scoring title argument because its better to compare players by scoring titles than to compare them by championships because like I said before championships are a TEAM achivement and Kevin Durant is only 23 years old and hes already been to the finals once so when his career is over im pretty sure he will have some NBA championships to go along side his NBA scoring titles.
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man this still makes me mad kobe was so good this year and we fumbled the hell out of this game which led to us losing the series. if we just didnt choke this game it really couldve been the lakers in the finals once more 😭😭😭
tf? no you guys were so ass in 2012, it took you guys 7 games to beat the lowly nuggets with ty lawson, if stern didn't veto that cp trade then yeah you guys may have been in the finals
We could have won this game if Gasol didn't throw that ball away. Games 2 and 4 were games that we OWNED. What a wasted chance for Kobe's #6. GOAT, nuff said.
What a shame. They've even proved this about Russell. They said he was a center in today's time he'd be averaging about 8 points and 10 boards. He'd be nothing more than an injured Amare Stoudemire or a healthy Chris Bosh. None of these players you listed scored 81 points in a game besides Kareem. And 3 of them said that Kobe is the 2nd best of all time. Jordan "Kobe is the only person who has put in the work to be considered the 2nd best of all time" Bird " If I want to have fun, I'll play...
and they were 67 and 15 incredible 67 and 7 streak
38 points in that era is like 45 today
50
That shot over Harden was sooo incredible.....iluminati
Kobe knew KD deserved it? WTF? I asked Kobe himself about letting go the scoring title, and he said simply said that he's a competitor, I can get that award or that award but It doesn't matter. Then I went to KD and asked him the same thing, he said I was really hoping for Kobe to be competing for it, and I WAS expecting him to steal the title but it was his choice.
The Lakers need to bring back L.O. and D-Fish!
2 superstars against 3 superstars
compared to the other 4 pau is by far the worse borderline superstar if u may say ...I'd say all star
1. How can Steve Nash tear everyone up when he's injured? The Lakers are doing so bad right now!
Kobe has imprinted some names as the "Assassin" etc... to his nickname collection. And that is correct
unguardable
Kobeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Kobeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Kobeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
NOW PLEASE CAN WE JUST ENJOY TEAM USA AND WATCH THEM WIN THE GOLD? ITS NOT ABOUT OKC,MIAMI,LOS ANGELES, OR WHATEVER! ITS ABOUT TEAM USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!
Thats the thing he needs good players at his side unlike lebron he had wade,ray,bosh,chris,shane but still being good
Kobe DESTROYED Harden and Westbrook and Durant. He just didn't get much help.
Lakers get first win thank you
The REAL one man Army.
Last playoff game @ staples. For mamba playing
PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN, NANANANANANANANA!
kobe,kobe,kobe,kobe
LMAO we got Nash to control the ball late in games now lol
Man, we're talking like Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith here.
Did any of these guys being 34 average the numbers that Kobe was putting up... NO, none besides Jordan. But Jordan is the greatest of all time right above who... Right KOBE BEAN BRYANT.
Thats KD being KD meaning being humble. He will never say he is better than Kobe or Lebron. Kobe still thinks hes best in the league. Kobe had a 3/21 night last season and they still won and your saying he isnt getting the support? Even if westbrook wasnt on the team KD would still average more than 35ppg while shooting at least 46%. KD will be in top 2 in mvp votings for the next 7 years. Kobe is still great but depends a lot more on jumpshots while KD can score in every which way.KD=tallerkobe
of all the bullshit they talk about kobe, he has the biggest+most will, passion, love, work ethic, fight, going through pain and injury's the most, most competitive, complete scoring arsenal, clutch, leader, winner and champion, all that crap spewed around that in most cases cant be proven, and isnt as valued as actual on court production and results, i give him ONE of those many things they say about kobe, he is very confident, that might actually be true..
Lakers got tired and Kobe couldn't do all by himself in the 4th quarter. Pau Gasol turned it over caused the Lakers to lose.
they could've won this series if they didn't choke at the end of the games
Kobe sat out the last game because he knew that KD deserved the scoring title because durant was way more effecient than him .. Kobe shot 43% from the field this year and Durant shot 50% from the field so thats why kobe sat out he knew he didnt deserve the scoring title .. I respect kobe and his career but the man has never shot 48% from the field his entire 16 year career .. And do you realize championships are a team achivement and a scoring title is an individual achivement ..
think about what? I have already stated that prime kobe wipes the floor with every player in the nba today. But right now in the year 2012 KD is better than 34 year old Kobe.
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I was just pointing out the FACT that kobe has been ineffecient for his whole career and also KD has had to take alot of shots for his team as well the diffrence between him and kobe is that kobe is a volume scorer meaning that for him to score alot of points he has to take alot of shots and Kevin Durant on the other hand scores via accuracy.
I dont see HOW WE LOST THAT 8 POINT LEAD IN 12 MIN!!!!!
Steve Blake.
You seem to want to hate. Obviously Kobe is better than Hakeem, he's better than Duncan, he's better than Russell, he's better than Robertson, he's better than Shaq, he's better than Magic, he's better than Bird, he's the next Michael Jordan, he's better than Wilt. I only seem to think that Jordan and Kareem are on top of him, but that still makes him one of the greatest in the NBA.
Ok half of me is saying that I don't want Dwight to go to the Lakers anymore
Sorry about misspelling, iPad auto corrects and changes stuff....
Right now currently? Durant is better than Kobe. Kobe is my favorite player but you cannot deny that Durant is just better. Better scorer, rebounder, and super lethal. Kobe said it himself, Durant is just another version of Kobe plus a couple inches taller.
How did it feel when the Thunder lost against the Heat?
..your right he depends more on his jump shot..but its because kobe is 34..he is not that quick..compare durant to kobe way back kobe is still in his prime...26-29 year old...think about that man..
The Lakers very well could have won this series if their defense didn't turn to crap the last 6 mins of the fourth quarters during this series. Kobe can only do so much, and I don't care if you're Michael Jordan during his prime or Kobe during his prime, 1 guy can't guard five other guys, just simply poor execution, so sad.
but KD has won 3 scoring titles in a row and hes only 23...how is he not the best scorer in the nba right now. A bad night might not prove shit but a whole season through the playoffs 2 years in a row might...
@Thelatios1011 Did you not see Kevin Durant walk down metta world peace and hit a three right in his face with the clock running down on the road at staples center in a playoff game, now thats what I call cold blooded .. KD is the most cold blooded killer in the NBA and kobe is second IMO.
I meant durant shot 20 shots as well...
How can you even compare these players? They don't even play the same position. Of course Duncan's FG% is going to be higher...he's taking shots way closer to the basket than Kobe is. If it were the other way around there'd be a problem! And while Duncan is a great defender, it is much easier to defend a post player than it is a quick agile guard. Those numbers are irrelevant.
Well, sometimes the ball won't go in.
and I mean right now. All time Kobe clearly better than durant but as of right now Durant and Lebron are on top.
How did they not win that game?
yeah great start 0-3.