A closer look at the Kobe Bryant photo on display at the National Portrait Gallery | The Undefeated

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  • Опубликовано: 14 ноя 2024
  • "Michele Steele explains the Kobe Bryant photo that is on display at the National Portrait Gallery in the wake of his death.
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    Kobe Bryant had a 20-year career as an NBA Basketball player, an MVP and an Academy Award for his short film “Dear Basketball”. He tragically died from a helicopter crash in 2020, leaving a hole in the lives of those who admired him."

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  • @ggerales
    @ggerales 4 года назад +141

    Kobe even looks like a model and exotic, without all the makeup, touch up etc. His beautiful smile is one of the hardest to forget in my photographic memory.

    • @msdorus6256
      @msdorus6256 4 года назад +8

      VERY HANDSOME PICTURE.KOBE💟

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 4 года назад +2

      Ms. Grace thank you for your beautiful comments. When Kobe first signed with the NBA as a 17 year old rookie, I always said that he was blessed with movie-star good looks.🥰

    • @tsmith7119
      @tsmith7119 4 года назад +2

      @@msdorus6256
      100% AGREE!

  • @kat-fe2nc
    @kat-fe2nc 4 года назад +35

    He's so handsome❤️😭💔

  • @reyeslexus
    @reyeslexus 4 года назад +136

    I swear when I'm already composed and stopped crying - another tribute makes my eyes rain

    • @exploregreer1048
      @exploregreer1048 4 года назад +4

      Right there with you Lexus😪🌟

    • @claudettegrant4319
      @claudettegrant4319 4 года назад +5

      Same here 😢 I just can’t get over it 😢😢😢

    • @sarajanecruz2582
      @sarajanecruz2582 4 года назад +2

      Me too😭😭😭😭😭

    • @mosell2006
      @mosell2006 4 года назад +2

      Me too. Today makes a month since he has passed away and the grieving process has not gotten any easier for me . I go to the grocery store and see pictures of him on all the covers of magazines. I have to walk away because the pain is so deep God bless you Kobe rest in peace. Forever missed in the hearts of people but never forgotten.

  • @FrostyNyUK
    @FrostyNyUK 4 года назад +31

    I still cannot accept that he’s no longer here! Beyond words can explain my feelings..

  • @kimbronson3520
    @kimbronson3520 4 года назад +49

    Great job Joe and Pam Bryant. You raised an ICON!!

    • @lindajackson9132
      @lindajackson9132 4 года назад +6

      Good job to the parents of Kobe Bryant for producing a icon Pam and Joe Bryant

    • @myrnaalatorre2219
      @myrnaalatorre2219 4 года назад

      So sad they did not enjoy all his triumphs 😭

  • @Butterflylace
    @Butterflylace 4 года назад +16

    Such a handsome man. Kobe's smile is a golden light that I will forever hold in my heart.

  • @Sanc8344
    @Sanc8344 4 года назад +8

    Who ever photographed that picture it is beautiful.God gave you great talent.

  • @jaymendoza7107
    @jaymendoza7107 4 года назад +33

    I was at this museum the day he died, crazy. Still can’t believe it

    • @denisedean2446
      @denisedean2446 4 года назад

      Photo taken in 2007 and he died 13 years afterwards...

  • @awisegirlfromtheeast4183
    @awisegirlfromtheeast4183 4 года назад +68

    Death why?He was very handsome,intelligent, smart,fearless and not afraid to speak his mind,beautiful portrait of Kobe,May God rest your soul.

    • @notpro725
      @notpro725 4 года назад

      dont blame it on me

    • @notpro725
      @notpro725 4 года назад +1

      it was the weathers fault

    • @awisegirlfromtheeast4183
      @awisegirlfromtheeast4183 4 года назад

      Please can you go and watch Kobe Bryant psychic mediumship on RUclips ,it’s very interesting

    • @godiseverything1482
      @godiseverything1482 4 года назад

      @@awisegirlfromtheeast4183
      Is that the one where a medium is having a conversation with his spirit?
      If that is it, I believe that it is a bit eerie..

    • @caramelkimmiekim8272
      @caramelkimmiekim8272 4 года назад

      When you don't obey your parent's your days will be shorter he haven't spoke to them in 7 years. Kobe wasn't no angel!! And Vanessa karma day coming sooner then ever!! 🙆Please beleive the messenger

  • @sports3117
    @sports3117 4 года назад +151

    It’s sad the way his life had to end in a way that it did

    • @invis477
      @invis477 4 года назад +2

      is there a happy way to die?

    • @Loyal_homie100
      @Loyal_homie100 4 года назад

      @@invis477 death by snu snu some people would love to die that way.

    • @rockingrobin1350
      @rockingrobin1350 4 года назад +1

      Invisible , Believe it or not , yes it is, but you must be in Christ

    • @rockingrobin1350
      @rockingrobin1350 4 года назад +1

      ,@@invis477 Believe it or not, yes, but you must be in Christ

    • @camarogoddess1391
      @camarogoddess1391 4 года назад +2

      Sudden death is soooooo much harder.😢😢😢😢 If someone is ill, there is a sense of peace knowing there is no more suffering. I know from experience. None is good but sudden is terrible for fam & others that love you.😢😢😢

  • @BitterPeachh
    @BitterPeachh 4 года назад +14

    I am glad that I lived during the time of Kobe Bryant, the goat. Rest easy king.

  • @xCH0SEN1x
    @xCH0SEN1x 4 года назад +70

    When I think of Kobe, I think hardest working NBA player ever with Jordanesque killer instinct.

  • @keeseagainsttheworld2106
    @keeseagainsttheworld2106 4 года назад +20

    True legends often don't have happy endings..but the impact left behind is🙏🏿

  • @anitaparis5122
    @anitaparis5122 4 года назад +1

    The thing that impresses me most is this beautiful man was connected to every one. It's so obvious that he was loved by not only his family , but so many around the world. So special!!

  • @dhyman372
    @dhyman372 4 года назад +17

    i keep on crying always when hearing and seeing this tributes....

  • @EatMoreCarbs256
    @EatMoreCarbs256 4 года назад +25

    WE LOVE YOU KOBEEEEEE

  • @chrisweber6090
    @chrisweber6090 4 года назад +75

    Favorite picture was when he won his first title. With the jacket on

    • @hipking23
      @hipking23 4 года назад +8

      When I thought about it, it gave me goosebumps. Definitely a memorable portrait of him looking all sad all alone.

    • @chrisweber6090
      @chrisweber6090 4 года назад +6

      @@hipking23 its really iconic. Any other athlete would be happy and joyful. Kobe was going though a lot of bs at that time with his parents not wanting him to marry his wife.

    • @eddymkwambe574
      @eddymkwambe574 4 года назад +4

      Not surprised, It is needless to say that everyone goes through tough times at some point in life but why a person like Kobe is summarised in a photo like that. A Layman's wisdom would be to pick a photo that has appeared the most(in public) out a hundred thousand images of him as a player, businessman, father, inspirational figure, etc.

    • @lyricssong7151
      @lyricssong7151 4 года назад

      When he was crying? If so its mine too. It's my profile picture on Instagram

    • @nanadokuaofori-atta7288
      @nanadokuaofori-atta7288 4 года назад

      That was his 2nd championship

  • @exploregreer1048
    @exploregreer1048 4 года назад +9

    😪😢absolutely beautiful!! Beautiful,Beautiful!!!

  • @thisismadness6772
    @thisismadness6772 4 года назад +36

    I wish it was larger because Kobe was larger than life!

    • @mmiles2148
      @mmiles2148 4 года назад +5

      This Is Madness I agree. We can reach out to the Institute and ask if it can be...

    • @thisismadness6772
      @thisismadness6772 4 года назад +3

      Monique Miles we really should

  • @thetruth144
    @thetruth144 4 года назад +3

    Beautiful portrait captured who Kobe truly was. An amazing human being, with the love for his wife Vanessa and his girls. Till this day I cry everyday for him and his Gigi. So much left he had to conquer. He had so much to teach. I can't imagine the pain his family is feeling now. I wish I can take the pain away.

  • @suzannedebolt5135
    @suzannedebolt5135 4 года назад

    Kobe had so much love and compassion in his eyes 🙏🏼❤️

  • @ricardobjj24
    @ricardobjj24 4 года назад +71

    Kobe was way more then an athlete.

  • @esvinperez3580
    @esvinperez3580 4 года назад +4

    I was just getting used to not seeing you on the court... Seeing you be off court being a dad was great then that dark Sunday came. Smh miss you KOB!

  • @nakitapalmer656
    @nakitapalmer656 4 года назад +2

    I love this particular picture they chose. It's just something about it.

  • @ellenhickson6208
    @ellenhickson6208 4 года назад +15

    Handsome ,they should have chosen the one that showed him with that beautiful smile,

  • @flowerroad5951
    @flowerroad5951 4 года назад

    Every video I watch about Kobe I just can't stop crying my gosh. 😥

  • @skeptical__x
    @skeptical__x 4 года назад +28

    Greatest Of All Time.

  • @bonitamyles8837
    @bonitamyles8837 4 года назад +2

    His smile has touched my heart.

  • @thequeenmidas
    @thequeenmidas 4 года назад +3

    Beautiful portrait 😍

  • @kiriforever1
    @kiriforever1 4 года назад +4

    Beautiful photography of the private face of Kobe Bryant; showcased at the National Gallery, 2007.

  • @fedelosreyes1024
    @fedelosreyes1024 4 года назад

    You capture the sadness feeling of Kobe! The angle shot is perfect!

  • @Dreamcardriving
    @Dreamcardriving 4 года назад +4

    Such a devastating tragedy but I'm glad you were able to share this other side of kobe that only is family may have seen!

  • @rafaelatulfa8812
    @rafaelatulfa8812 4 года назад +1

    Kobe so handsome. ..his children even Vanessa has the same smile..RIH Kobe & Gigi ...😢😢😢

  • @lilgreeneyesp637
    @lilgreeneyesp637 4 года назад +4

    😇... Beautifull , 😪😪... picture ,, very overwhelming ,, the look in his eyes ,, my heart ,, hurts 4 his wife ,family, nba ..and the amazing fans , peace ..light n love ,, frm liverpool UK.. 🙏..

  • @narejieblack9961
    @narejieblack9961 4 года назад +2

    He was Beautiful!!

  • @Naija247
    @Naija247 4 года назад +2

    This is just so terribly painful.

  • @debrajohnson9889
    @debrajohnson9889 4 года назад +10

    This is such a Beautiful photo! To me it's as tho his picture is saying "I know I've got to leave here and I Don't Want to right now because I have so many things I still Need to Do" But on a SPIRITUAL Level LET THE WORK THAT I'VE DONE "SPEAK" FOR ME! Kobe WILL be Forever Loved and Missed yet He WILL be Known for Leaving Us to Stay Encouraged, LOVE, HELPING OTHERS and BEING THE BEST YOU CAN BE IN LIFE! Thanking GOD For Blessing Us With You. MAY GOD GIVE THE BRYANT FAMILY AND THE OTHER FAMILIES COMFORT IN THEIR BEREAVEMENT ALSO ALL OF US THAT LOVED HIM.

    • @godiseverything1482
      @godiseverything1482 4 года назад +2

      Debra Johnson
      Well said.....
      😊👍🏼🙏🏿

    • @denisedean2446
      @denisedean2446 4 года назад

      No he wasn't thinking like that in 2007. He passed 13 years after this photo was taken.

  • @sharonadams5940
    @sharonadams5940 4 года назад +2

    Very nice 📷 of kobe.

  • @floydthomas2194
    @floydthomas2194 4 года назад +3

    Kobe Bryant was a legend

  • @salmacurtis9023
    @salmacurtis9023 4 года назад +2

    We love you Kobe.😥😥🙏🙏❤️❤️

  • @roseofsharon3240
    @roseofsharon3240 4 года назад +1

    I see why they picked this photo it shows a lot of feelings from within its a beautiful photo👀

  • @footsoldier4000
    @footsoldier4000 3 года назад

    We love you Kobe RIP

  • @quashonahardesty6538
    @quashonahardesty6538 4 года назад +18

    I dont particularly like this photo of him placed in a museum, its a photo of him that displays pain in my opinion. Based on how he passed it should be a more uplifting spirited happy photo of him.

    • @denisedean2446
      @denisedean2446 4 года назад +1

      Exactly and the white photographer Rick Chapman deliberately did this saying he wanted to capture the "full human." Acting like Kobe was a narrative for Psychology Today! Pissed me off. Just not suitable for the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery. Those nice pictures of Kobe in his suit would have been fine.

    • @ceemichaels1877
      @ceemichaels1877 3 года назад

      I definitely feel that same way!!

  • @darrylmotley3946
    @darrylmotley3946 4 года назад +7

    This is so beautiful I celebrate his life every day now since he died not a sad moment to much to learn from him that I did not know when he was alive Thank God for his speeches and books Rest in Power.......

  • @igotsoulsaharadesert5814
    @igotsoulsaharadesert5814 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful ❤️❣️

  • @STLGRILZ
    @STLGRILZ 4 года назад +4

    Woow beautiful 💔💔💔♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @mimip8834
    @mimip8834 4 года назад +2

    That portrait of Kobe does not capture his beautiful eyes it doesn't look like him. My favorite picture of Kobe is with his daughter Gianna when he's looking down at her and she's looking up at him. It's such a beautiful picture and it's also so sad.

  • @RC-ku8pr
    @RC-ku8pr 4 года назад +3

    Everytime I hear the name KOBE, I'm still feeling sad...

  • @jeanvocalist
    @jeanvocalist 4 года назад +2

    Love you Kobe. Vaya con Dios. You're so handsome!

  • @motherofthreeb6337
    @motherofthreeb6337 4 года назад +10

    He actually looks sad in this picture.

  • @dhartley98
    @dhartley98 4 года назад +6

    MAMBA FOREVER🐐🤞🏾

  • @sparkletutson656
    @sparkletutson656 4 года назад

    A gorgeous and intelligent man. My favorite player in ANY sport! May he and the others continue to sleep in peace...😢

  • @ivybrooks6087
    @ivybrooks6087 4 года назад +6

    How can 20 people dislike this video,what’s wrong with you 20?

  • @StarWarsReels
    @StarWarsReels 4 года назад +9

    Kobe’s a Goat

  • @yumitokushige8486
    @yumitokushige8486 4 года назад +27

    3:07 looks different to me. I can't recognize him.

    • @wandaburgess9400
      @wandaburgess9400 4 года назад +1

      Yumi tokushige
      I'm with you on that!
      Something missing from his face!
      He's different like blank!
      Not kobe!

    • @juliemarini5478
      @juliemarini5478 4 года назад +1

      To me his lips look bigger on this portrait???

    • @NeonHelix20
      @NeonHelix20 4 года назад +4

      Wanda Burgess they changed his face! He kinda looks like the model Tyson Beckford and yeah his lips r fuller. They def manipulated this image. Which is sad. Kobe was handsome as he was

    • @wandaburgess9400
      @wandaburgess9400 4 года назад +2

      @@NeonHelix20
      Wow, you're right!!

    • @CocoBonet
      @CocoBonet 4 года назад

      He was much younger and looked more like his Dad.

  • @evateaknd7947
    @evateaknd7947 4 года назад +4

    RIL, Kobe n Gigi 🙏♥️💐

  • @cklg88
    @cklg88 4 года назад

    I love you Kobe - I'm so sorry, if God asked me that day to switch places with you I would have taken your seat because you had so much to still give society. You will be in my heart forever, what a beautiful Human-Being. We truly lost someone VERY SPECIAL that day, and I'm mad about it. Peace be with you Kobe.

  • @joeyjnr7139
    @joeyjnr7139 4 года назад +2

    wont ever get over it..

  • @yeon723
    @yeon723 4 года назад +9

    they couldnt make his picture bigger? come on

  • @Wiseguy2488
    @Wiseguy2488 4 года назад

    Why did I come here, now I’m back in my feelings 😢😢😢

  • @titanivincepaul4411
    @titanivincepaul4411 4 года назад +1

    He is very beautiful. What a gorgeous man. 🖤 He Was almost perfect. Life cheated on him.

  • @latoniahinton7575
    @latoniahinton7575 4 года назад +1

    Rest in peace Kobe🤔 Bryant and his beautiful daughter Gigi 😭🌹. In the 😭other family that was on board with them 😭

  • @billbixby122
    @billbixby122 4 года назад +4

    So handsome .
    But beside that a good man.

  • @KaBarKadaCH
    @KaBarKadaCH 4 года назад +2

    never ever think kobe WILL die early ... i imagine a lot of thinks that one day kobe will be the team owner of the los angeles lakers ... LIFE IS TO SHORT WE NEVER KNOW WHATS GONNA HAPPEN THE NEXT DAY

  • @adelfogarcia3188
    @adelfogarcia3188 4 года назад +1

    Sad 😢 my héroe is gone I will always carrying you in my heart

  • @juanjuan-gw8cv
    @juanjuan-gw8cv 4 года назад

    I finished video while back this make me cry I still can't believe this happened

  • @juanceballos5246
    @juanceballos5246 4 года назад +2

    Kobe 4life 🙏🏼

  • @ABCurry30
    @ABCurry30 4 года назад +4

    Kobe was my goat. I truly believe he was on path to do greater things which would've been amazing to see. I hope Vanessa at some point will share what Kobe's further dreams were. It hurts but for some reason in my mind I don't think it has been processed yet. I still refuse to believe this is true

    • @alex12104
      @alex12104 4 года назад

      abc xyz same it doesn’t seem real yet

  • @gp6415
    @gp6415 4 года назад +7

    For some reason, the picture looks like Tyson Beckford to me.
    I would never guess that was Kobe

    • @NeonHelix20
      @NeonHelix20 4 года назад +1

      I SAID THE SAME THING!! dont understand y they would do this to his photo.

    • @kimberlydill8059
      @kimberlydill8059 4 года назад

      I said the pic with him with the suit on is the handsome pic

  • @kevolocs
    @kevolocs 3 года назад +1

    I love everyone’s comments and I love Kobe but this photo

    • @kevolocs
      @kevolocs 3 года назад +1

      He looks like he about to fart

  • @chariotwofilthy8374
    @chariotwofilthy8374 4 года назад +1

    What I'm doing studying people and how to do things that will help me be a respectful and careing person to help others love is a gift from God use it makes me smile ☮️❤️💯💯 forever kobe

  • @kimberleydavidson4020
    @kimberleydavidson4020 4 года назад

    He iz an ikon, n shud b thrrr, luvyu Kob💯🖤

  • @alonsomendoza9130
    @alonsomendoza9130 4 года назад

    Like they say...the picture captures exactly the orher side of Kobe...a human being! Is great 😊 look at it!

  • @chariotwofilthy8374
    @chariotwofilthy8374 4 года назад

    Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this history of a young black basketball player with a soul that God totaly let him fly learn all you need to know yourself from the inside out I'm in this world but learning pass

  • @rgrivera43
    @rgrivera43 4 года назад

    I suggest make the pic of Kobe much bigger pls.he's bigger than life,sports,as a father etc...

  • @relaxdrinkeatandlaughwithc5274
    @relaxdrinkeatandlaughwithc5274 4 года назад

    Kobe Bryant's parent's created a very HANDSOME successful black men. Without his father guidance and mentoring he would not be who he is today one of the greatest basketball players of all time.2020

  • @sarajanecruz2582
    @sarajanecruz2582 4 года назад

    I missed you my idol😭😭😭😭

  • @sandraatkins2539
    @sandraatkins2539 4 года назад

    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL, THOUGHT-PROVOKING, HEARTWARMING PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE VERY, VERY HANDSOME MR. KOBE BRYANT🥰😇😇👼👼

  • @idagyamfi5972
    @idagyamfi5972 4 года назад +1

    He was a beautiful soul. He will forever be missed. May the souls of every faithful departed rest in ✌️ peace. God is calling us

  • @nikkisaracini1948
    @nikkisaracini1948 4 года назад

    Tomorrow will be a very emotional day

  • @adrianduarte6443
    @adrianduarte6443 4 года назад

    I like the photo to me the photo symbolizes new life they say when u go to heaven u dont look old u tend to look young

  • @juanjuan-gw8cv
    @juanjuan-gw8cv 4 года назад

    Love is smile

  • @adama6440
    @adama6440 4 года назад

    God bless kobe. Hope you and gigi found your spots in heaven, please

  • @marinaaliongco
    @marinaaliongco 4 года назад

    His life was really meant for Hollywood, but I just didn't expect its ending to be like that 😭😭😭 he was always a hero to me, I bet to all of us, for sure we are all expecting him to just maybe rise from the crash site and say "hey I'm okay, we're okay" but he didn't 😭😭😭 💔💔💔

  • @AV0003
    @AV0003 4 года назад +1

    Should’ve made the picture bigger.

  • @patricija4179
    @patricija4179 4 года назад +3

    For a second that thumbnail looked like John Legend

    • @NeonHelix20
      @NeonHelix20 4 года назад

      Or tyson beckford. Thats not kobe

  • @mobambaaa4922
    @mobambaaa4922 4 года назад +1

    Kobe>>magic

  • @loracpay6331
    @loracpay6331 4 года назад +4

    That didn't even look like him, the mouth was way off.

  • @chariotwofilthy8374
    @chariotwofilthy8374 4 года назад

    Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing knowing god for yourself is a gift from God don't let other people no matter who they are or think they are only God can give you that mamba drive my brother lived it and still is carrying it being with his family and friends from the inside out soul never dies float on Linda j soul sister love you hear you ☮️❤️💯🌈

  • @gphiltv9444
    @gphiltv9444 4 года назад

    Kob ❤

  • @terenceburnett7529
    @terenceburnett7529 4 года назад

    To us fans, he was already an American icon..now after his unfortunate passing, everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon, if he had never went away, would they have put his photo up then? Remember she said after his death, they unanimously voted to put his photos in the museum, and they placed them so his face would be the first portrait they see..Kobe retired in 2016, shortly after that won an oscar, he was an icon before his death, and they had to vote to see if his portrait would even go up...We real Kobe fans kno whats up and shame on this museum for capitalizing off of his passing..

  • @neilciervalerio507
    @neilciervalerio507 4 года назад

    He looks like like a young billiinaire in a suit..or like a jazz artist (the one with the orange tie)

  • @CocoBonet
    @CocoBonet 4 года назад +1

    He looks like his Dad on that picture.

  • @letitiahepburn6868
    @letitiahepburn6868 4 года назад +2

    This portrait looks as though Kobe is asking ....why.....?....😏😖😰😒😔😚😣😏😤

  • @cretiaedwards4778
    @cretiaedwards4778 4 года назад +8

    The death of Kobe Bryant rocked the world, I believe they have gave him more tributes than Michael Jackson🤔🤔🤔

    • @RC-ku8pr
      @RC-ku8pr 4 года назад +1

      Yes of course...can't compare KOBE to anyone ....KOBE was a JEWEL..SUPER INTELLIGENT MAN...
      .

    • @marcuswalker1018
      @marcuswalker1018 4 года назад

      Cretia Edwards you're right they have

  • @MB-bq9ql
    @MB-bq9ql 4 года назад +10

    That looks like a picture of Usher, they should’ve gotten a better photo

    • @NeonHelix20
      @NeonHelix20 4 года назад

      M B or tyson beckford. Someone else said john legend. They def should have used a better pic. Or at least not photoshopped this one to make him look more like a model or something

  • @patriciat229
    @patriciat229 4 года назад

    The picture is to small it needs to be larger.

  • @annaleeseboyd83
    @annaleeseboyd83 4 года назад

    I'm sad about his death. It seems like America is becoming a place where we only love 'perfect' people in this country. He had to become a saint after those accusations. No one could keep that up. That's a ridiculous amount of pressure.

  • @r.s.s.2936
    @r.s.s.2936 4 года назад +1

    Just when I think I'm getting better. Thanks RUclips

  • @justlove2072
    @justlove2072 4 года назад +3

    This STILL just doesn't seem real!!!!