Kobe faced 12 50 win teams from 2008-2010 playoffs. That's more than what lebron faced his entire playoff career. Kobe touched the finals 3 times straight without shaq and avg 30 points 5.5 rebounds 5.5 assists 47% shooting. Case closed only player in nba history to have 600 points in 3 year playoff span.
Just stop typing you're a fucking idiot. You think Kobe is better than Jordan. You have right to comment about basketball. LeBron lead both teams in the finals in points, rebounds, steals & blocks in a final series. No player has ever done that case close. Kobe doesn't come close to LeBron. He's not even better than Larry Bird.
Ballin Too I'm mad because you're so fucking stupid. I'm a kobe hater because his fans are worst than LeBron fans. They have no context and use the most useless arguments ever.
Ballin Too Kobe two more rings. 3 of those he won because of Shaq. Bird is better scorer, passer and rebounder. Kobe only has man to man defense on Larry Bird. Bird > Kobe
“Shot clock at 6 Bryant for 3...... Puts it in!!!! Kobe Bryant from Downtown & the Lakers regain the lead. Look at the Determination on his Face” still gives me the Chills man this guy is Greatness Personified
You cant see all those easy cuts to the baskets? You are only physical when you cant stop your opponents. You dont be physical against a kid, who you can defend with ease.
People say kobe not clutch is a straight up joke. Did u not see the endless daggers in this video? Them daggers dont count as "game winners". Keep being a analytic and not a basketball fan and u be missing out on true greatness.
No one really talked about this series about Kobe. Imo, this is one of my favorite Kobe Bryant playoff series In the Houston series, he was okay but I didn't like his performances in games 6 and 7. This series against Denver, he completely destroyed them. That dagger 3 good lord wooooo
People focus too much on analytics. People focus too much on game winning shots. But any shot in the last 5 min in a tight game can be considered clutch and kobe has endless shots like those.
This dude was so dangerous. The way he scored was unbelievable. I know we living in the harden era of scoring but harden took so many 3s . And flops. Kobe just hooped
Definitely wen he got older they started hitting him more to look at the 2013 season he was injured alot physicality and his superstarness lead to that they refused to let him embarrass them after a while
I loved watching basketball when Kobe was in the league, I swear after he retired I haven’t watched a full game since, just highlights, but they never got me hyped. Just watching his game play I’m very fortunate to have witnessed his greatness in person. My favorite player ever!!! R.I.P black mamba
34-6-6 49% shooting this series. Metta world peace didnt come to l.a until 2010 and Bynum wasnt relevant until after they won 2010 finals. Case closed kobe went to finals 3 straight years in west with Pau and Odom as his 2nd and 3rd option case and we throw it under the bus smh kobe top 5 ever dont care what you say.
Hamza DH12 U can’t name 5 players greater then Kobe offensively and defensively. Kobe #4 All Time behind MJ, Kareem, and Magic even tho he’s a better player then Magic
Kobe's jump passes are super underrated... they always turn into an easy bucket at the rim. Credit to his teammates for being ready for the pass at all times
Coming from a denver fan, he and melo was going at it, though i was pissed at some of the calls against us in game 4, kobe is straight killer, most skilled player in the 2000s for real, the nigga makes too many tough shots, pretty impressive
Kobe was a beast that season.Dude really wanted his first chip Shaq-less.No matter who you had in front of him,he was going to score every single time .
My Favorite post Shaq Kobe led playoff series!! Melo was having his way against Ariza... Kobe decided to take on the challenge against Melo... That was the reason LA won that series. I don't recall Jordan doing something of that magnitude... Pippen was the one that handled that defensive responsibility. Kobe needs to be respected more for the beast he was on both ends. Amazing Stuff Kobe!! RIP
2009 where Kobe lost his athleticism however his fundamentals were so amazing. Footwork, pump fake, pull up Js and fade aways. He’s simply the greatest
In my opinion, this series was the best performance of his career. Perfect footwork, use of angles for bank shots, clutch shots, clutch passing. This man transcended
i remember watching game 3 of this series with a bunch of kobe haters. when kobe hit that 3? SILENCE. I was the only one hyped up in the house, and it felt so damn good
Kobe was so great he even made the denver nuggets team start cheering off his buckets, he come in the opponent home & do unbelievable shit & even get cheered with denver being down 3-2 that last game. #ThatIsRareButThatIsKobe #EveryLovedWatchingKobeDuringHisPrimeYears #From2000To2014 #RIP💔
Fans back then understood the game of basketball. Fans appreciated Kobe appreciation of the game. Kobe appreciated the purity & artistry of the game by mastering all aspects of the game whether it be using his left hand, footwork, post game, shooting the 3, handles, floaters, hook shots, midrange, faceup, triple threat, utilizing ball fakes & shoulder fakes, jabsteps, using different pivot moves and making double & triple pump fake midrange shots/3s when defenders didnt bite on the fake & had the skill to make these diffifult shots. Plus Kobe had that mentality as a pure assassin & fans appreciated that kind of mindset. Now the fans just like stats & don't understand the game. Fans are impressed by triple doubles, guys chucking up 3s, guys playing Marshawn Lynch bball driving to the paint just dunking the ball & guys playing a predictable style of offense where it's just 3s & layups. No midrange, post game or real ability to create different shots off the dribble. Even physical specimens like Shaq had great touch & footwork in the post. U just don't see guys like Kobe anymore
Most of these calls are game stoppers and full of replays now lol this was actual basketball with sets and motion now its just 1 on 1 iso dribble hand off or kick outs
One of the best series in the playoffs. I remember watching this together with my uncle. Because of this I became an NBA/Lakers fan. Imma late bloomer back then. 14 years old me in 09 getting amazed between Kobe & Melo.
one of the most evenly matched series in nba history imo.. a majority of the games always ended up being within a couple of points and the overall competitiveness was different. miss this era of the nba😓
The 2nd Greatest Player Of All Time Right After MJ. I don't understand how anyone has Kobe outside of Top 5 unless you never saw him play and you just regurgitate what you hear from reddit or facebook.
Carmelo was one of my favorite players, he was highly competitive but he was still able to smile during the game. He was one of the most clutch players. He could've won if he ever had a legit costar that fit his game but it never happened. Kobe is my favorite tho
Being a long time Laker fan, Wilt is my All-time favorite. I don't think we'll ever see anyone put up the number of blocks, points & rebounds like Chamberlain. I have always enjoyed watching Magic & Kobe though.
Man! Kobe treating, Jones, JR Smith, Leonard, and Melo like BOYS! 🤯 Kobe's confidence levels were as elite as his skill set! 💯 Not ever player has the confidence to eat like this... Kobe is attacking each of them as if they're scrubs 🤯 🤯 🤯 #LEGEND
Kobe was the best player in the 2000’s!
Facts
Duh
Facts
Nah. Duncan
@@jasonmoukala8909 Kobe got more rings in the 2000s and he was more skilled
Kobe faced 12 50 win teams from 2008-2010 playoffs. That's more than what lebron faced his entire playoff career. Kobe touched the finals 3 times straight without shaq and avg 30 points 5.5 rebounds 5.5 assists 47% shooting. Case closed only player in nba history to have 600 points in 3 year playoff span.
Just stop typing you're a fucking idiot. You think Kobe is better than Jordan. You have right to comment about basketball. LeBron lead both teams in the finals in points, rebounds, steals & blocks in a final series. No player has ever done that case close. Kobe doesn't come close to LeBron. He's not even better than Larry Bird.
Steven u just mad cuz I stated all facts and all kobe haters do is throw out career stats with no context fuck off
Steven kobe has more rings than bird, more offense and defense all nba, and was better scorer fuck off
Ballin Too I'm mad because you're so fucking stupid. I'm a kobe hater because his fans are worst than LeBron fans. They have no context and use the most useless arguments ever.
Ballin Too Kobe two more rings. 3 of those he won because of Shaq. Bird is better scorer, passer and rebounder. Kobe only has man to man defense on Larry Bird. Bird > Kobe
There's something about watching Kobe play that feels like watching art. The reason he was my favorite player was because of this reason alone.
“Shot clock at 6 Bryant for 3...... Puts it in!!!! Kobe Bryant from Downtown & the Lakers regain the lead. Look at the Determination on his Face” still gives me the Chills man this guy is Greatness Personified
This series was the real nba finals in 2009
Agreed. That Rockets series was good too.
@@Kzmotivo denver had a great team. But they ran into the lakers I believe 3 years in a row lol
@@taylor860gang 2 years in a row, it was the jazz that ran to them 3 years in a row
@@lovermichael u sure? Thought we knocked them both out 3 years straight. But then jazz teams were nice too
I was expecting lakers vs cavs that year fvck lebron
The most fluently skilled Nba player of all time. RIP KOBE
Yup, before his injury in 2014 season he is the most consistent and fluent player. Too bad he got badly injured
Kobe is the greatest scorer in the last decade.
wweecwwcwtnanba1928 No that’s KD
Mark James Jr. K d cant even drop 60. K.d tall and cant strive in 1 on 1 situations always coming off screens
Best isolation player in the nba history period. Mj didn’t have his range
Greatest scorer in nba history 🤷♂️
Mark James
He’s close, but i’ll go with kobe
This series was old school. So much more physical than today.
You cant see all those easy cuts to the baskets? You are only physical when you cant stop your opponents. You dont be physical against a kid, who you can defend with ease.
@@cynkauvanyau2059 they aren't fucking kids.
Yeah, it was tough
watch game 7 sacramento v. lakers....even more competitive then
People say kobe not clutch is a straight up joke. Did u not see the endless daggers in this video? Them daggers dont count as "game winners". Keep being a analytic and not a basketball fan and u be missing out on true greatness.
FACTS
No one really talked about this series about Kobe. Imo, this is one of my favorite Kobe Bryant playoff series
In the Houston series, he was okay but I didn't like his performances in games 6 and 7. This series against Denver, he completely destroyed them.
That dagger 3 good lord wooooo
People focus too much on analytics. People focus too much on game winning shots. But any shot in the last 5 min in a tight game can be considered clutch and kobe has endless shots like those.
Facts that's the 2nd best player he can change his focus on a task and complete it he was a trained dead eye perimeter juggernaut
@Tom Ross TV I think you forgot that I mention "in a tight game". Can within 6 points, 4 points, 3 points. Etc...
I’m a nuggets fan but I have infinite respect for Kobe. RIP Mamba.
Class act mate 👍👍
This dude was so dangerous. The way he scored was unbelievable. I know we living in the harden era of scoring but harden took so many 3s . And flops. Kobe just hooped
skilled to the point to where the only person who could stop him was himself
Injuries
Definitely wen he got older they started hitting him more to look at the 2013 season he was injured alot physicality and his superstarness lead to that they refused to let him embarrass them after a while
I loved watching basketball when Kobe was in the league, I swear after he retired I haven’t watched a full game since, just highlights, but they never got me hyped. Just watching his game play I’m very fortunate to have witnessed his greatness in person. My favorite player ever!!! R.I.P black mamba
Kobe was the most skilled player of his generation and perhaps in league history. Plus he gave It to you on the defensive end.
34-6-6 49% shooting this series. Metta world peace didnt come to l.a until 2010 and Bynum wasnt relevant until after they won 2010 finals. Case closed kobe went to finals 3 straight years in west with Pau and Odom as his 2nd and 3rd option case and we throw it under the bus smh kobe top 5 ever dont care what you say.
Fr the Kobe disrespect is unreal
Hamza DH12 kobe is a top 5 player ever go ahead and think them players from 70s and 80s better u brainwash and delusional
Hamza DH12 U can’t name 5 players greater then Kobe offensively and defensively. Kobe #4 All Time behind MJ, Kareem, and Magic even tho he’s a better player then Magic
Hamza DH12 u crazy as fuck larry bird better than kobe? Magic overrated ass cant shoot without another star he ain't carrying shit
Hamza DH12 tim Duncan is not better than kobe
Every Kobe's point was needed!
Kobe's jump passes are super underrated... they always turn into an easy bucket at the rim. Credit to his teammates for being ready for the pass at all times
Man he was crazy with the change shot fake into a pass
who's here for kobe's playoff after hearing the news?
The amount of clutch shots he hit in this series is beyond a joke
Coming from a denver fan, he and melo was going at it, though i was pissed at some of the calls against us in game 4, kobe is straight killer, most skilled player in the 2000s for real, the nigga makes too many tough shots, pretty impressive
Kobe was a beast that season.Dude really wanted his first chip Shaq-less.No matter who you had in front of him,he was going to score every single time .
man im crying because we might never see again player as skilled as dedicated as competetive and as gd again
People don’t know who good that Denver team was… and Kobe dominated them
@kwamekimoko7064entirely different denver team lets not be biased
My Favorite post Shaq Kobe led playoff series!! Melo was having his way against Ariza... Kobe decided to take on the challenge against Melo... That was the reason LA won that series. I don't recall Jordan doing something of that magnitude... Pippen was the one that handled that defensive responsibility. Kobe needs to be respected more for the beast he was on both ends. Amazing Stuff Kobe!! RIP
I love watching kobe
Miss those moments Kobe was greatness ,🏆
2009 where Kobe lost his athleticism however his fundamentals were so amazing. Footwork, pump fake, pull up Js and fade aways. He’s simply the greatest
Nope he lost it after the Achilles
Yes. 2008 version was more atletic. What happend?
02-03 Kobe was ridiculous athletic asf with the footwork
he didnt lost it, he just stopped relying on it because he was getting old , he lost it after achilles injury
@@benjayflorencio7240 He had to get surgery on his knee
In my opinion, this series was the best performance of his career. Perfect footwork, use of angles for bank shots, clutch shots, clutch passing. This man transcended
Agreed. One of the highest levels
Of basketball I’ve ever seen
i remember watching game 3 of this series with a bunch of kobe haters. when kobe hit that 3? SILENCE. I was the only one hyped up in the house, and it felt so damn good
I just don’t see how anyone is better than him. KOBE IS THE GOAT
more tape you watch....Kobe was the goat
MAMBA MENTALITY Kobe se sacrificaba por el equipo 👣🤚💪🏼🔥🔥 LEYENDA LLK LLGG 💜💛💔💜
A straight killer. Carbon blueprint of Jordan. The footwork, athleticism, but most importantly the competitive drive.
The absolute Concentration on this mans face, but Kobe was in the Zone. Once he get started you can't stop it.
Gave me chills when melo smiled at Kobe in game 2
And when the old man hugged Kobe at the end of game 1 I rewind those two parts like 3x
Goatbe Bryant
RIP Kobe you will missed, this is the series that got me into watching basketball forever a legend Mamba forever
This is forever
Thank you Kobe! #Mamba4life
RIP our Legend 🙏
Kobe mastered the game at this point
I don’t understand why i love this man love you idol and i want to player as kobe Bryant for the remember everydays😭❤️🇺🇸🐍💯
Kobe was so great he even made the denver nuggets team start cheering off his buckets, he come in the opponent home & do unbelievable shit & even get cheered with denver being down 3-2 that last game. #ThatIsRareButThatIsKobe #EveryLovedWatchingKobeDuringHisPrimeYears #From2000To2014 #RIP💔
Fans back then understood the game of basketball. Fans appreciated Kobe appreciation of the game.
Kobe appreciated the purity & artistry of the game by mastering all aspects of the game whether it be using his left hand, footwork, post game, shooting the 3, handles, floaters, hook shots, midrange, faceup, triple threat, utilizing ball fakes & shoulder fakes, jabsteps, using different pivot moves and making double & triple pump fake midrange shots/3s when defenders didnt bite on the fake & had the skill to make these diffifult shots. Plus Kobe had that mentality as a pure assassin & fans appreciated that kind of mindset.
Now the fans just like stats & don't understand the game. Fans are impressed by triple doubles, guys chucking up 3s, guys playing Marshawn Lynch bball driving to the paint just dunking the ball & guys playing a predictable style of offense where it's just 3s & layups. No midrange, post game or real ability to create different shots off the dribble. Even physical specimens like Shaq had great touch & footwork in the post. U just don't see guys like Kobe anymore
@@anthonycelestin3559 Are you sure?
Man i remember being like 16 and i hated that nuggets team...because of how good they were. That speaks heights about kobe’s game.
Always gave everybody good work 🐍 My GOAT hands down
Games in those days were far far better than the games nowadays.😢
And greater to be a teen or kid without any real responsibilities while watching them
Most of these calls are game stoppers and full of replays now lol this was actual basketball with sets and motion now its just 1 on 1 iso dribble hand off or kick outs
I play and love this game because of you.
I think this is Kobe’s greatest playoff series
There's so many to count
THE BEST TO EVER DO IT!!!!
I've always watched these types of videos regularly but they feel a lot more special now I still can't believe this shit happened.....
I watch these games to remind myself what its like to be a Laker fan. The Lebron era doesn't do it for me. Lack luster in every aspect.
RIP Kobe
Bro lebron is way older😂😂
One of the best series in the playoffs. I remember watching this together with my uncle. Because of this I became an NBA/Lakers fan. Imma late bloomer back then. 14 years old me in 09 getting amazed between Kobe & Melo.
Watching this reminds me of my grandma loving room , watching Kobe on the east coast , games stated at 1030pm school nights lmao
He literally singlehandedly murdered the Nuggets back then. And he is an underrated defender, shot blocker and rebounder.
Making clutch shots like it was nothing...how easily the forget greatness amazes me (it could also be peoples ignorance who never watched him play)
its media bias...trying to anoint lebron by saying duncan who consistently got owned by kobe is better than kobe lol....
Kobe played the role so well. Theater in motion at its finest.
You I’ll be always in my heart Kobe
Mark Jackson to Kobe. "Mama there goes that man." 17:16
RIP Kobe. The Mamba was the goat in my eyes. LA kid growing up a diehard Lakers fan 💯.
one of the most evenly matched series in nba history imo.. a majority of the games always ended up being within a couple of points and the overall competitiveness was different. miss this era of the nba😓
Who else was recommended this after Kobe’s death? 🥺🥺🥺😓😓
man i miss kobe so much intense like this series...
Rip Kobe 🙏 Kobe will always be in our hearts
Kobe's score ability is so much better than Leberon
RIP Kobe man, one of the best to ever do it
RIP Kobe! #Myfavplayerever! I always watch your highlights just to relive that moment and I miss watching you play!
💜💜💜💛💛💛💯💯💯💪
Here from the Knuckleheads podcast with Kobe when he said George Karl will never beat him in the playoffs...🔥🔥🔥
Anyone else just watch this with tears in their eyes :(
Kobe will forever be better than better
Ariza on the Lakers was prime. He was such a good role player.
Clutch three pointers all day from Ariza on those Lakers teams.
I don’t even comment like that but I will come out to defend Kobe fym. Bron will never touch Kobe’s legacy
How can he touch a legacy he's already pass? lmao
Steven how can you possibly say anymore stupid things. The world may never know
Give me a solid reason (other than FiNaLs ReCoRd and MeNtAlItY) why Kobe is better than LeBron. I'm not even a LeBron fan but I know he's better.
TheNBAFreak he’s a better scorer and defender
TheNBAFreak and finals record and mentality are some pretty big exclusions. Not gonna just ignore that to be apologetic towards Lebron
Kobe and Gigi is always alive in our hearts. RIP Mamba and Gigi 💛💜
Love this video LongLiveKobe Legends Never Die
The 2nd Greatest Player Of All Time Right After MJ. I don't understand how anyone has Kobe outside of Top 5 unless you never saw him play and you just regurgitate what you hear from reddit or facebook.
13:51 the simple moves , the shot, all perfection man rip to the goat
This series will come true again in this season
Kobeee a beast !!!
GOAT.
Carmelo was one of my favorite players, he was highly competitive but he was still able to smile during the game. He was one of the most clutch players. He could've won if he ever had a legit costar that fit his game but it never happened. Kobe is my favorite tho
The looks of disgust on his face as Kobe kept making impossible shots cracks me up every time. "Bet you won't make the next one!" *makes the next one*
Odem loved kobe ...brought out the best in him on the court and was there for him when he needed it the most
Kobe one of the Best Ever
Love you forever Kobe 💜💛 and ❤️🖤💚 and GiGi too
Rip Kobe bro
R.I.P the Goat 💔🐐🐐
My favorite player of all time, rip mamba, Gigi, and all the others who perished that unfortunate day.
RIP KOBE 💜💛
Videos like this tell and show you why kobe is 1 or 2 on the goat list .. Tyrese "what more i gotta do"
The goat 🐐
This series was sooooooo good
Being a long time Laker fan, Wilt is my All-time favorite. I don't think we'll ever see anyone put up the number of blocks, points & rebounds like Chamberlain. I have always enjoyed watching Magic & Kobe though.
R.I.P to the legend man
2020 WCF... man i miss this guy so much.
Man! Kobe treating, Jones, JR Smith, Leonard, and Melo like BOYS! 🤯 Kobe's confidence levels were as elite as his skill set! 💯 Not ever player has the confidence to eat like this... Kobe is attacking each of them as if they're scrubs 🤯 🤯 🤯 #LEGEND
Miss you so much mr.81
I kid you not, Kobe was so lethal from 2008-2010 in the playoffs.
We miss you Kobe😢
KOBE HAD IT ALL, DEFENSIVELY AND OFFENSIVELY....I MISS THAT DUDE...#8 & #24.
Kobbbbbbeeee!!!!!!’😢😢✊🏾🙏🏾🐐
Greatness
"Mamba Forever" 💛💜
Kobe GOAT
hand down man down. momma there goes that man 👊 black mamba forever 🐍