It's refreshing and beautiful seeing the tough competitive play between these two teams. The league has totally changed the game today. Much respect to Carmelo and Kobe...pure greatness on both parts.
@Harry Sachs Will be a hall of famer tho. Knicks will retire his jersey and also Denver. Was a lot of players in Melos way. This Laker team was great. Also when he went to the East there was also good teams there as well. Heat team was op
I remember watching Melo as a kid and this man was just WOW. Gotta give him his flowers now man one of the greatest scorers of my generation!!!!!!!!!!!👌🏿☺️🙌🏿👏🏿🙏🏿
no... that magic team was really good, they simply matched up poorly against the lakers who had 2 good 7 footers on their frontcourt. But the nuggets were the weakest team out of the 4 left that season, although they were pretty good thenselves
Luckymag 2016 they got to the finals because of their shooting mostly nuggets played very good perimeter defense that year they would’ve forced Dwight to beat them and they had multiple bodies to throw at him Anderson Martin nene etc to wear him a little bit down now on that magic team who was going to stop Melo ? Pietrus?
This era of basketball was magical every team just about had a star anyone was a contender now it’s a social media war and who can stack a team the most smh
Yeah. I don't even watch the NBA anymore. I love how most teams had either a star or really great players. All these franchise players teaming up, lack of defense and basic basketball fundamentals has really made the game unwatchable for me. This new NBA is trash.
J Mo my eyes tell me and everyone else with any semblance of a basketball IQ that Kareem had arguably the best post game of all time. You don’t become the top scoring leader in nba history by deceptive stats, genius. Wait, let me guess. It doesn’t count because he didn’t shoot 3’s?? He scored 5k more points than Jordan and Kobe. Are you serious??!!
Nope. Presently, the game is boring and were all waiting for highlights. Barely see these much defense in today's games. NBA is going toe to toe with MLB, all 3+ minutes of highlights.
Real shit every 2K when I create a player I always have his jump shot it's easy to make with because it's so smooth you can tell the release time easily
Facts. Now teams chuck up 40 3-pointers per game whether they're missing or making. It's exciting when they are falling, but hard to watch when they are missing b/c they don't change up strategies.
@J F Idk, I think they just figured out how to use Giannis. If you have him playing point, teams can shut him down, but if hes able to run free off ball with a good PG like Jrue, idk if you can stop him.
Watching this brings back a lot of fond memories of witnessing Kobe's greatness throughout his storied career. It's still hard to believe he's gone, but he will always be remembered as one of the fiercest professional basketball players of all time and the very best to dawn the purple and gold for the Lakers. That's saying a lot, considering how much I respect Magic Johnson who is right up there as one of the greatest Lakers ever.
I've almost forgotten about one thing, between the two. I know Kobe might get annoyed with this, but dang it, I'm being brave and I'm gonna say it; somebody got a haircut!!!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣
Die hard Nuggets fan and after hearing the news, there nothing I can go to reflect on the greatness of Kobe than watching highlights from this series. I remember the frustration to the shots he was making, the anger I had watching him go bucket for bucket with Melo and I also remember the admiration I had for the skill and work ethic of this man. His legacy will NEVER die. RIP MABA RIP GIGI
I love how physical they got on defense and most were no calls. Thats how the game is suppose to be. As long as you dont hurt the opponent, that kind of defense in the post needs to come back to the league.
@@goldenglovescoach9437 the first one was a bail out , but the last one was just smart by kobe , he saw the gap between the defense and forced them to make a decision , he essentially dared them to foul him
I remember playing 2k these days. Melo was literally unstoppable once he got in the paint. Just post up. Kobe was never rated what he should’ve been, he was unpredictable under any circumstances.
I love the fact that Melo didnt back down from Kobe in this series. You can see it in Kobe's face that he's takin' a lot of punishment guarding Melo. Denver Melo is a BEAST.
Billiups is one of my favorite players of the ‘00s. A brilliant decision-maker with a high AST:TO ratio, a good defender and an excellent outside shooter. The fact that the Nuggets reached their all-time NBA pinnacle (not counting their heights in the ABA) can be largely attributed to the presence of Billups. The ‘80s all-offense-no-defense Nuggets never really scared the Lakers. The ‘90s all-defense-no-offense Nuggets never really scared anybody. The ‘10s Nuggets vacillated between terrible and mediocre, only getting out of the 1st rd. once in ‘19. The inexperienced-and-totally-gassed ‘20 Nuggets presented little challenge to the ‘20 Lakers in the WCFs. This George Karl-Chauncey/Melo team in ‘09 was top 8 in offense and defense, and gave a defending-Conference-Champ, soon-to-be b2b champion Lakers team the best competition the Nuggets ever gave any team in the NBA Conference Finals.
@O Steph is an anomaly. The problem is "everyone" is trying to be Curry now. I don't watch anymore, but this new NBA has turned me all the way off with the super teams, lack and defense and nonstop threes.
@@h4z, you're right, but playoff time they really went at it and swallowed the whistle. A very good and underrated playoff series with tough basketball and hard fouls was the Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies from 2012. That was good series.
wweecwwcwtnanba1928 this is why ppl need to stop berating melo for not going to the finals. He had to go thru Kobe and Duncan every year in an already stacked western conference. Put the nuggets in the east and he would’ve made it FOR SURE
People are quick to forget. Melo in his day was the most complete offensive talent the league likely has ever scene. It's funny to watch this highlight through and through. People say Kobe, Ariza, and Odom were good-to-great defensive players and rebounders for their size. Melo makes them, as a team, look subpar. Just a beast in the post and on the glass. Melo could taste the finals as he was almost there. If it weren't for the greatness of Bean, I'd really argue Melo would have gotten his first ring. #STAYME7O
The day Melo left Denver was the day his career went downhill. He was never the same player again. Sometimes the grass isn't always greener on the other side bruh
No he was the same player for the 1st 3 to 4yrs he took NY to there 1st playoff as the 2nd seed with 54 wins how can you say he wasnt the same. The issue was NY wasted his prime he was trying to carry old aging players to a ring thats not gonna work
Kobe level of play is insane. The drive the energy and the motivation shows every time he touches the ball. No one in the NBA today shows that aggressiveness. Maybe dame on the offensive side.
Niggas stay disrespecting this man, till KD blossomed melo was the most complete offensive player besides Kobe since Jordan. He could score from 3, wing mid range was unstoppable, and post up over either shoulder. Sheesh
Prime Melo is the most complete,KD weak af cant score on the post for shit just jumpshots,Melo Posts Fades great jumpshot truly the most Complete Scorer ever
Kobe was the last of a dying breed of competitive players...most players who played in his era had the same competitive spirit but Kobe just took it to another level...leaving a lasting impression on everyone that watched as well as this generation and generations to come
I remember this game I was so frustrated everytime time Melo hits a shot. He was so aggressive both offense and defense. I love the competition between him and Kobe but Melo is really pain in the ass who always managed every shot inside/out of the court like it always favor in him, he made the game very exciting and breathtaking. Sad he didn't win any title but still kudos!! What a fastastic Prime Melo.
SanctumGaming Q you do realize that “in the class with” doesn’t necessarily mean just as good or better than, it just means they’re both good smh always a debater over a generalized statement
I fucking hate when bums bring up shooting percentage So if Steph Curry shoot a higher FG% than Jordan ever did do that make Curry better? NO NIGGA Half of y’all don’t even play basketball so you stat nerds don’t understand what real scorers look like smh
In my opinion this Nuggets team should have made it to the finals - at least just for the fun of it. It could have changed the legacy of many players - hell Melo could become invincible.
Yeah this made him become "The Best Underachiever" for me. He's one of the greatest player I've ever seen but if NBA Championship should be counted as the main achievement then he really is an underachiever. No hate man, this guy is really great. -sorry bad english
@@joshuadelacruz3907 First He was competing against the great Kobe Bryant along with Pau, Odom b4 the crack, Ariza, Fisher, and arguably one of the best coaches of all time. Excuse him for falling short. As 4 Lebron winning rings, pardon him for not creating his own Super Team, I guess Melo was one of the few that wanted to "earn" his title. For that he's called an underachiever, while Wade, Lebron, KG, Pierce, Allen, KD, and everyone else are overachievers because they joined forces. I just call them cheaters. Facts.
Lou York City spurs and Celtics had a big 3 , y’all don’t know y’all history ... it was basically lakers and spurs winning the Western conference every year .
Emmanuel Zanders You talking about Boston's "big 3" that got beat by the Orlando Magic? And the Spurs who got beat in the first round by the 6 seed Mavericks? Lmao. I think YOU don't know your history.
Emmanuel Zanders Boston's "Big 3" were old. It wasn't like Miami's prime big 3, or Golden State's prime 5 All-Stars. If you don't understand the difference, that's a personal issue.
Lou York City they weren’t OLD, pierce was 31, kg 32, and Allen was 33. they were still solid late prime players in 2008 when they beat the lakers. The spurs had a big 3 also and a great bench.
Lou York City Boston wasn’t that old and that same “old” Boston team almost went to the finals three straights probably would’ve won another one if it wasn’t for injury
Bruh I cannot believe this was 11 years ago, that is so crazy to me. Time really does fly by man!! And now Kobe is not here anymore, time is so precious. Crazy bruh... RIP Mamba...🙏✊🙏
Wow, Carmelo 39 points on just 20 shots. Talk about efficent. I wonder why Denver didn't let him shoot more? Great game, loved to see Kobe vs. Carmelo guarding each other at the end of the game, super exciting excellent game, I always remember that Ariza steal at the end!
I remember watching this live. This is why Melo was my favorite player, the speed and the power. I never understood why he stopped posting because he was killing them.
10:48 - Take a moment to let this stat sink: 4th Quarter, 7:33 left on the clock Anthony: 32 pts, 5 reb Kobe: 25 pts, 5 reb Denver lead by 87 - 82 End of Game Anthony: 39 pts, 6 reb Kobe: 40 pts, 6 reb
The disrespect Kobe gets is insane it's a reason we say he was as clutch as Jordan when it came to the critical moments of the game Kobe showed up he was an assassin
@Goatbe Bryant I live in the rocky mountains. I wouldn't call that boring. But your definition of excitement is watching homeless people legally shoot up heroin in the streets so what do I know.
yeah that year with those picks when melo, lebron, dwayne joined nba was the golden era for basketball at least for me because I was able to witness their careers and how they always dominate the games even when they were just a roockies but now since 2014+ I don't even know any players that could be the "team starts, dominate the games period".
@@thurmondcaldwell5482 right your comparing average people to 6ft 7 nba players 😂 lol your not wrong melo was a great scorer his problem was he had a diva mindset thinking he was lebron. Forced the trade to NY and drove their best pg in JLin out cause he wanted the glory. Melo sucks as a person that’s all it is
This series kobe avg 34-6-6 49% shooting. How do we ignore kobe tough west playoff performances but only look at the finals #? Then turn around and praise lebron 8 straight finals in weak east? Praise lebron road in east but downgrade kobe runs in the west? I got it no objectivity just straight up hate for the legend kobe bean bryant it's sad .
Ballin Too he never shot over 50% from the field never averaged a triple double in the finals and he blew a 3-1 lead to the suns without Shaq he would have 2 rings
Vegeta The Goat he doesnt need to avg a triple double because he plays defense. Lebron let k.d avg 30 on him 3 times. Old kobe 2012 didnt let kd Avg 30. Have stats play some defense get stops
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Miss this era of basketball 1 superstar vs another superstar no super team
The NBA wasn't doing well at that time. Dynastic years are the most successful years - financially and competitively.
START BY LBJ & END IN DURANT.
Im pretty sure Pau Gasol is a Superstar, arguably the best center besides Dwight Howard
JAMES Cheung lebron joined Miami bc of the Boston big 4. Get your facts straight casual
@@danhantheman IF BOSTON IS BIG 4 AT THEIR AGE, MIAMI IS HUGE 3 PLUS ALL-STAR BENCH PLAYERS.
I love the old game. Mid range used as a go to signature and the 3 ball used as a well needed finisher.
That's a bar bro!! 👍🏾
@@sportcoatjoditv7148 effortless 😂😂
Barsssssss
Yeah but anyone who’s been to school knows 3 is bigger than 2. Why use the 3 as a “finisher” when it’s there the entire time? 💀
@@Lackadaisicxl it's risky
It's refreshing and beautiful seeing the tough competitive play between these two teams. The league has totally changed the game today. Much respect to Carmelo and Kobe...pure greatness on both parts.
I love how physical they were without getting called for a foul or even starting fights . I miss this basketball era
idk bout that i seen a lot of foul calls
Should have watch boxing instead
I loved to play with people like this
@@youtrash7249 don't be scared of contact you'll be okay
Except for Dahntay Jones dirty ass play could’ve been career ending tho
Kobe said “ melo is one of the hardest player to guard “ and i just see this after kobe passed away. Im devastated. Rest easy kobe we love you 🐍
@Harry Sachs Will be a hall of famer tho. Knicks will retire his jersey and also Denver. Was a lot of players in Melos way. This Laker team was great. Also when he went to the East there was also good teams there as well. Heat team was op
He daid thecsane about Allen Iverson. D wade same about Baron Davis
Melo offensively was great, so was many other players.
@@mosely25 He only went to WCF because of Billups tho. An Billups was past prime playing at high level.
victor tan and said they were the closest.... like brothers 😢
I remember watching Melo as a kid and this man was just WOW. Gotta give him his flowers now man one of the greatest scorers of my generation!!!!!!!!!!!👌🏿☺️🙌🏿👏🏿🙏🏿
Melo’s shooting form is one of the greatest forms I’ve seen💪🏽
@Devv v420 but Klay os catch and shoot, Melo is himself
Ray Allen had a smooth form too
Him Kobe mj. Top 3 best form
Not better than Kobe tho
Now jayson tatum and devin bookee is my favorite
The fact that Melo was 2 games away of the finals wow no way he was losing to the magic, th real nba finals was this series
like it usually is... similar this year too
no... that magic team was really good, they simply matched up poorly against the lakers who had 2 good 7 footers on their frontcourt. But the nuggets were the weakest team out of the 4 left that season, although they were pretty good thenselves
Who gon stop dwight? Who gon stop Vince carter? Who gon stop hedo turkoglu? Who gon stop rashard lewis?
Henny Spiderman the fact that you said Vince carter you should stop talking hoops my guy
Luckymag 2016 they got to the finals because of their shooting mostly nuggets played very good perimeter defense that year they would’ve forced Dwight to beat them and they had multiple bodies to throw at him Anderson Martin nene etc to wear him a little bit down now on that magic team who was going to stop Melo ? Pietrus?
This era of basketball was magical every team just about had a star anyone was a contender now it’s a social media war and who can stack a team the most smh
Yeah. I don't even watch the NBA anymore. I love how most teams had either a star or really great players. All these franchise players teaming up, lack of defense and basic basketball fundamentals has really made the game unwatchable for me. This new NBA is trash.
isnt gasol an allstar 🤦♂️
It’s called life: it changes.
@@elhajjmalikel6266 saying professional basketball players lack basic fundamentals 🤡
@@_HunnidProof exactly these dinosaurs stuck in the past
Denver Melo was offensively unstoppable. Idgaf what nobody say. One of the 10 greatest scorers ever.
@J Mo totally not kareem lol and melo isnt top 10
J Mo check the all time scoring leader. That’s how, doofus.
@J Mo Kareem had masterful post skills..I would put Hakeem, Bron, Bird, Curry, Wade just to name a few over Melo
J Mo my eyes tell me and everyone else with any semblance of a basketball IQ that Kareem had arguably the best post game of all time. You don’t become the top scoring leader in nba history by deceptive stats, genius. Wait, let me guess. It doesn’t count because he didn’t shoot 3’s?? He scored 5k more points than Jordan and Kobe. Are you serious??!!
"Osman Dahir" Bron ? nah Bron isn't a better scorer than Melo
I loved when the league was this competitive doesn’t even feel the same anymore
Nope. Presently, the game is boring and were all waiting for highlights. Barely see these much defense in today's games. NBA is going toe to toe with MLB, all 3+ minutes of highlights.
right? every team had basically one superstar
@@gannibalof21st Exacty, WWE-lise lol
Cómo se defendía antes está zarpado, mucho contacto eso lo hace emocionante
Othello Rucker you can thank KD and the bitch ass warriors
THIS is real basketball and they need to bring these rules back. No more soft calls and weak fouls
Yessir... And take note, Carmelo Anthony played better defense than any other player in today's NBA
6:17
The disrespect these 2 get is shameful. Both were elite during their primes
hassan haulcy BOTH OF THEM WILL STILL COOK MOST PEOPLE IN NBA
@Lol Funny video *1000
Kobe was always well respected even being old but not so much for melo
hassan haulcy you can’t put these 2 in the same sentence
Mike _ Amiri what are you watching?
Damn Melo’s jumper is the smoothest jumper I’ve ever seen
favreFOURLife21 FAX
Never saw Allan Houston play I take it?
Real shit every 2K when I create a player I always have his jump shot it's easy to make with because it's so smooth you can tell the release time easily
Try to watch steve nash
Joe Johnson
It’s sad that you don’t see battles like that anymore two epic stars going toe to toe
Back when the mid range game was actually used more often
Don't see that anymore.
@@chuckyblack3578 kawhi,n
@@vankov_yurk2602 Yeah, but besides him you don't see it anymore
@@chuckyblack3578 derozan,chris paul,carmelo anthony,dlo,kd do it sometimes
Facts. Now teams chuck up 40 3-pointers per game whether they're missing or making. It's exciting when they are falling, but hard to watch when they are missing b/c they don't change up strategies.
Bruh I can’t believe people used to say Melo didn’t play defense. Kobe and him were battling this whole series on both ends
He waSnt consistent
@@kaiser741 this aged well my guy
@@kaiser741 they dont stand a chance huh?
@J F Idk, I think they just figured out how to use Giannis. If you have him playing point, teams can shut him down, but if hes able to run free off ball with a good PG like Jrue, idk if you can stop him.
That was one game and as you see here A.carr and Jones played him the rest of the game
Watching this brings back a lot of fond memories of witnessing Kobe's greatness throughout his storied career. It's still hard to believe he's gone, but he will always be remembered as one of the fiercest professional basketball players of all time and the very best to dawn the purple and gold for the Lakers. That's saying a lot, considering how much I respect Magic Johnson who is right up there as one of the greatest Lakers ever.
I’d say Kareem is still the best but I love kobe tho
People quick to forget
_1 kvoo yup
10 years, not so quick
The thing is most of them just started watching nba
Sick Met pretty quick the disrespect Melo gets, and with Kobe not being i. Peoples top 10’s.
I've almost forgotten about one thing, between the two. I know Kobe might get annoyed with this, but dang it, I'm being brave and I'm gonna say it; somebody got a haircut!!!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣
Die hard Nuggets fan and after hearing the news, there nothing I can go to reflect on the greatness of Kobe than watching highlights from this series. I remember the frustration to the shots he was making, the anger I had watching him go bucket for bucket with Melo and I also remember the admiration I had for the skill and work ethic of this man. His legacy will NEVER die.
RIP MABA
RIP GIGI
Just clean physicality of the game in this era was amazing. This is how basketball should be played.
I love how physical they got on defense and most were no calls. Thats how the game is suppose to be. As long as you dont hurt the opponent, that kind of defense in the post needs to come back to the league.
until the end when they call bullshit fouls for kobe
About half of this was called. They still let you fight for position. Sometimes. It depends on whose playing and if its the playoffs
@@goldenglovescoach9437 the first one was a bail out , but the last one was just smart by kobe , he saw the gap between the defense and forced them to make a decision , he essentially dared them to foul him
It was an awesome era of basketball they let the players play physical and compete at the highest level
Dude it’s so sad what the nba has become. This was the best era imo.
I just finished watching this. Minutes later, I just got the news. Condolonces to his family. #ForeverLegend #RestInPeaceKobeBryant #MambaOut
I remember playing 2k these days. Melo was literally unstoppable once he got in the paint. Just post up. Kobe was never rated what he should’ve been, he was unpredictable under any circumstances.
@@Datkrazyfoo mj shaq Kobe. Are 3 most dominant players
adam dowdyy wilt?
me too same thin R.I.P
Nba
Who's here after the Nuggets reached Wcf and will face the LA Lakers again 🔥
2009: Melo vs Kobe
2020: Jokic/Murray vs LeBron/AD
Correction for 2009: It actually Melo/Billup vs Kobe/Gasol.
im here because im a fan of nuggets. not here because nuggets won game 7
I'm here after Lakers beat the Nuggets 4-1
players are getting better
we back LOL
Denver melo was a problem
Yeah and his problem is hiscdefense
I love the fact that Melo didnt back down from Kobe in this series. You can see it in Kobe's face that he's takin' a lot of punishment guarding Melo. Denver Melo is a BEAST.
Billiups is one of my favorite players of the ‘00s. A brilliant decision-maker with a high AST:TO ratio, a good defender and an excellent outside shooter. The fact that the Nuggets reached their all-time NBA pinnacle (not counting their heights in the ABA) can be largely attributed to the presence of Billups. The ‘80s all-offense-no-defense Nuggets never really scared the Lakers. The ‘90s all-defense-no-offense Nuggets never really scared anybody. The ‘10s Nuggets vacillated between terrible and mediocre, only getting out of the 1st rd. once in ‘19. The inexperienced-and-totally-gassed ‘20 Nuggets presented little challenge to the ‘20 Lakers in the WCFs.
This George Karl-Chauncey/Melo team in ‘09 was top 8 in offense and defense, and gave a defending-Conference-Champ, soon-to-be b2b champion Lakers team the best competition the Nuggets ever gave any team in the NBA Conference Finals.
You guys in the finals now!
how 'bout them now ? :)
Last era of basketball where games didn't only consist of 3 pointers and free throws..SMH.. GREAT TIMES!!
did you watch the video, half of their points are from free throws and 3's
2 me the best era of bball, defense was appreciated and it wasnt a 3pt contest
I assume you haven’t watched the Phoenix suns in the playoffs this year. Mid range central
Melos first shot was a 3
@O Steph is an anomaly. The problem is "everyone" is trying to be Curry now. I don't watch anymore, but this new NBA has turned me all the way off with the super teams, lack and defense and nonstop threes.
Back when the refs let two men go at it physically without calling fouls
The game has gotten...somewhat soft !
Nah the nba was soft back in 2009 as well
Started in 2011 with Lebron ended with Durant in 2019
lol what about this one though. 6:30. calls like this are made in todays game and back then. but youre partially right
@@h4z, you're right, but playoff time they really went at it and swallowed the whistle. A very good and underrated playoff series with tough basketball and hard fouls was the Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies from 2012. That was good series.
this was the best era of nba right here imo, best balance of physicality and finesse
They never put the word "prime" for Kobe bc he is always in his prime until the end of his career!
Church !!!preach !!
Melo went to New York and got lazy
Lamar Miller even though he averaged more points on the knicks
Not true
When Kobe switched to 24 he was in his prime all the way to the end, even with the injuries.
Thank you Kobe for giving us a childhood to remember. RIP❤️
watching old games feel different. the floor is just shrunk, had to be a beast to play through all of the players guarding the paint.
Both in their primes were 🔥 this was the only year melo ever came close to the finals.
wweecwwcwtnanba1928 would have made it in 13 if it wasnt for miamis superteam
@Lol Funny video Why didn't you just delete or edit the original comment?
wweecwwcwtnanba1928 this is why ppl need to stop berating melo for not going to the finals. He had to go thru Kobe and Duncan every year in an already stacked western conference. Put the nuggets in the east and he would’ve made it FOR SURE
L B he basically went thru what kobe had to go thru in 2012-2013.
@@alij8h New York couldn't get past the Pacers
Facebook memes destroys the image of melo.what a shame
And ESPN
well hes back so the people posting memes can feel his wrath
No we do as fans.
Lmao
KING SO's SHOOTA #IWILLSLAPCASHNASTY. What memes? Are they disrespectful memes towards melo?
When the two star players took pride in guarding eachother.
People are quick to forget. Melo in his day was the most complete offensive talent the league likely has ever scene. It's funny to watch this highlight through and through. People say Kobe, Ariza, and Odom were good-to-great defensive players and rebounders for their size. Melo makes them, as a team, look subpar. Just a beast in the post and on the glass. Melo could taste the finals as he was almost there. If it weren't for the greatness of Bean, I'd really argue Melo would have gotten his first ring. #STAYME7O
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I completely agree. I consider him Kevin Durant in his time but he age very badly. Like a milk.
@@roskichan3001 He didn't condition himself.
He lost this series because of j.r.smith. his time in denver was sub par for his talent level because of j.r. Smith. New failed because of j.r.smith
The day Melo left Denver was the day his career went downhill. He was never the same player again. Sometimes the grass isn't always greener on the other side bruh
Facts
No he was the same player for the 1st 3 to 4yrs he took NY to there 1st playoff as the 2nd seed with 54 wins how can you say he wasnt the same. The issue was NY wasted his prime he was trying to carry old aging players to a ring thats not gonna work
He was good in New York but who would have the last shot Denver melo or knicks melo I’m going with Denver melo
Facts
I think was better in nyk
Kobe level of play is insane. The drive the energy and the motivation shows every time he touches the ball. No one in the NBA today shows that aggressiveness. Maybe dame on the offensive side.
You can just see how bad he wants to win
@ 8:05 one dribble pull up sick. Look at the footwork
Butter
Ikr
Kobe Mastered every aspect of the game and had full control and was on a mission these years.
Now we get a rematch of this series 14 years later in the 2023 WCF.
2020 too
@@FernandoMartinez-ho3dz yeah, forgot about it
Niggas stay disrespecting this man, till KD blossomed melo was the most complete offensive player besides Kobe since Jordan. He could score from 3, wing mid range was unstoppable, and post up over either shoulder. Sheesh
Prime Melo is the most complete,KD weak af cant score on the post for shit just jumpshots,Melo Posts Fades great jumpshot truly the most Complete Scorer ever
Luis Rodrigues Fax👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
G Varela 🤧🤧🤧 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@@luisrodrigues7960 warriors ran kd in the post damn near every play. you people don't even watch the game and just talk out of your ass.
@@KJrex2dot0 youre salty. the league today is soft as shit
One of the best duels/series I’ve ever watched Rip to my first idol
That was literally the best first half I’ve ever seen from both sides absolute neck and neck
Who's here after Melo's good game streak in blazers uniform?
The year we were denied the Lebron-Kobe NBA Finals.
MaxPro TRUE! 😭
Or at least a melo bron finals
GIZGUIDEPH nah. Prefer Kobe and Bron 😂
@@CUTTHACAP Yah, I just said my personal pick hehe
@@luisrodrigues7960 true :)
I hope Melo gets a ring. I’ve been watching his work out this Summer and he looks focused!
Kobe was the last of a dying breed of competitive players...most players who played in his era had the same competitive spirit but Kobe just took it to another level...leaving a lasting impression on everyone that watched as well as this generation and generations to come
I remember this game I was so frustrated everytime time Melo hits a shot. He was so aggressive both offense and defense. I love the competition between him and Kobe but Melo is really pain in the ass who always managed every shot inside/out of the court like it always favor in him, he made the game very exciting and breathtaking. Sad he didn't win any title but still kudos!! What a fastastic Prime Melo.
Really fortunate enough to watch that season, I remember DWade having an MVP-like season that year
Even the physicality is there, yet no one ever try to flop. GREAT TIMES!
Yeah did you see Kobe was hit but chose not to flop like LeBron.
Melo was such a bucket back then dude he was insane
HE WAS A BUCKET? wtf u talking about
PERIKAZO_RUIZ Ruiz yes he was Wtf is u talking bout
@@Tayte3 dumb ass read my comment again
lol he still is
This was one of the most intense and physical playoff series in NBA history. Peak playoff basketball
Scoring wise, I think Melo is in the class with Kobe and other all time great scorers
yet he never had a 30 point season or ever averaged 50%FG
SanctumGaming Q you do realize that “in the class with” doesn’t necessarily mean just as good or better than, it just means they’re both good smh always a debater over a generalized statement
"Was"
nah only a handful are with prime kobe in terms of scoring, melo was close but not there yet
I fucking hate when bums bring up shooting percentage
So if Steph Curry shoot a higher FG% than Jordan ever did do that make Curry better?
NO NIGGA
Half of y’all don’t even play basketball so you stat nerds don’t understand what real scorers look like smh
this was great basketball, I miss the old times
True💯
Yeah it’s not just a big three point contest like it is today.
I miss him and I miss my Lakers during those great years. But again, I truly miss watching him. Some of the best years of my life
Rip kobe😢❤️
ooh lord, amazing battle, hard to watch, but, very thankfull to see this again !
rest easy kobe and gigi !!!
I wish I was spike lee.. homie literally seen all the best games and still out here enjoying it
After seeing this game I cant imagine how unstoppable the Miami Heat would've been if Melo actually decided to go there.
Terrifying tbh 😂
82-0 for sure 😅
He woulda fit better than bosh
Why y'all want stars to team up? That's not fun. People like seeing stars go at it. If you want to see them team up, watch Team USA Basketball.
@@elhajjmalikel6266 ok boomer
In my opinion this Nuggets team should have made it to the finals - at least just for the fun of it. It could have changed the legacy of many players - hell Melo could become invincible.
Christian Høj Beske We all know though that the NBA wouldn’t allow a Nuggets VS Magic NBA Finals. The ratings would have been shit.
@@Supermariohoops24 In the words of Shaq "I'm glad you said it"
Yeah this made him become "The Best Underachiever" for me. He's one of the greatest player I've ever seen but if NBA Championship should be counted as the main achievement then he really is an underachiever. No hate man, this guy is really great.
-sorry bad english
@@joshuadelacruz3907 First He was competing against the great Kobe Bryant along with Pau, Odom b4 the crack, Ariza, Fisher, and arguably one of the best coaches of all time. Excuse him for falling short. As 4 Lebron winning rings, pardon him for not creating his own Super Team, I guess Melo was one of the few that wanted to "earn" his title. For that he's called an underachiever, while Wade, Lebron, KG, Pierce, Allen, KD, and everyone else are overachievers because they joined forces. I just call them cheaters. Facts.
@@billygoatgruff840 not gonna argue with the last one lol hahahaha :D
This was one of my most favorite playoff series to watch game for game Kobe vs Melo 🔥🔥
Them uniforms look heavy😂
santanaoutlaw ikr
Nuggets woulda won if those unis were lighter. No lie
Man what.. Kobe uniform soggy than a mfer 😂
Myles Bankhead is rolling rn 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 swear he use to sweat the most 😂😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
On my kids lol like they got bags on lol
R.I.P Bean Bryant, he was a mad mann
Almost Every game in 2008-2013 playoffs were legendary
2 All Stars
3 good starters.
And 4 solid role players.
This is when the NBA was balanced, and at its best.
Lou York City spurs and Celtics had a big 3 , y’all don’t know y’all history ... it was basically lakers and spurs winning the Western conference every year .
Emmanuel Zanders
You talking about Boston's "big 3" that got beat by the Orlando Magic?
And the Spurs who got beat in the first round by the 6 seed Mavericks?
Lmao. I think YOU don't know your history.
Emmanuel Zanders
Boston's "Big 3" were old.
It wasn't like Miami's prime big 3, or Golden State's prime 5 All-Stars.
If you don't understand the difference, that's a personal issue.
Lou York City they weren’t OLD, pierce was 31, kg 32, and Allen was 33. they were still solid late prime players in 2008 when they beat the lakers. The spurs had a big 3 also and a great bench.
Lou York City Boston wasn’t that old and that same “old” Boston team almost went to the finals three straights probably would’ve won another one if it wasn’t for injury
I just like watching this. I'm a huge fan of Melo
Roro Cakes Me toooooooo 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I’m 19 years old and all I have to say is this is peak basketball. The plays, the physicality, the toughness. Just wow…
Melo and kob used to go hard man
cannot believe this was 9 years ago
Times fly so quick
damn 09... thank jesus for muahh 2019
I was only 9 when this happened, thanks for reminding bruh
when Luke Walton was a Lakers player and Ariza havent go to the Rockets
Yea I was 13 shit brazy
After 11 years, Lakers-Nuggets back in the West Finals 🔥
after 2 years nuggets swept lakers
RIP BEAN 💜💛 we love you and miss you already man
i don't think Prime Melo couldn't stop the Black Mamba, but both Melo and Kobe really went at it, especially Melo
bruce lau
Kobe couldn't stop Melo either
I watch this because i wanna see prime melo, but after watch this video, i miss kobe😢
Same
Melo one of the greatest scorers.of all time.
Bruh I cannot believe this was 11 years ago, that is so crazy to me. Time really does fly by man!! And now Kobe is not here anymore, time is so precious. Crazy bruh... RIP Mamba...🙏✊🙏
Aiiight im back 😂😂😂 gettin this vibe all over again with this current lakers and denver CF 😊
Damn....Kobe my guy but hands down Melo was one of the toughest opponents in his prime
Amil Tensliy in his prime?
Amil Tensliy I think U mean in his Rookie years
Read carefully, he's talking about Kobe.
@@nyxsgaming4189 unfortunately everybody can't read
@El Comedy Rogue because I watched it...how else would I know
This when the NBA was LIT 😩😩😩🔥🔥
First time I ever saw Kobe lowkey irritated lol.. Him and Melo were right at eachother! LongLiveMamba
The Weakness of the Players now a days is Social Media.
thats why kawhi is so good he stays away from social media and is humble
Right
ask Lebron.
Lebron been in the league before the media era
@@jhyquaviousshavers8302 thank you for addressing that dumbass
Look at that Melo hustle 💪🔥
Wow, Carmelo 39 points on just 20 shots. Talk about efficent. I wonder why Denver didn't let him shoot more? Great game, loved to see Kobe vs. Carmelo guarding each other at the end of the game, super exciting excellent game, I always remember that Ariza steal at the end!
Because normally he wasn't scoring 39 on 20, he was scoring 39 on 35 shots lmao
I remember watching this game screaming at my tv screen..like Kobe c'mon man🤣🤣💔🙏 r.i.p man.
I remember watching this live. This is why Melo was my favorite player, the speed and the power. I never understood why he stopped posting because he was killing them.
Watching this makes you realize how soft the league got R.I.P Kobe
I miss this laker squad :(. They didn’t have any real big names on the team(other than Kobe of course), but they were a force to be reckoned with.
Dro _760 Gasol, Bynum, Odom?
What ??? Man they had a championship all star caliber team Odom,Fisher, Bynum Gasol and Phil Jackson coaching
All-star/ All-NBA Pau Gasol would like a word with you
10:48 - Take a moment to let this stat sink:
4th Quarter, 7:33 left on the clock
Anthony: 32 pts, 5 reb
Kobe: 25 pts, 5 reb
Denver lead by 87 - 82
End of Game
Anthony: 39 pts, 6 reb
Kobe: 40 pts, 6 reb
The disrespect Kobe gets is insane it's a reason we say he was as clutch as Jordan when it came to the critical moments of the game Kobe showed up he was an assassin
@@Heie_ he was not as clutch as Jordan lol
Melo's shot is the ideal form. That slow mo..is just art man
damnnn.. kobe's killer combo; great jump shot and acme footwork
Crazy to think he's gone...
Mad respect when Melo elbowed Kobe saying good game. ✊🏾
"a beautiful day in Los Angeles" *shows vast ugly urban sprawl and smog*
Thats what a beautiful day in LA looks like.
@@ImGayWhenISayThisBut hahaha
@Goatbe Bryant I live in the rocky mountains. I wouldn't call that boring. But your definition of excitement is watching homeless people legally shoot up heroin in the streets so what do I know.
Fuck LA
it's a big city....and what smog? .... you sound poor and gross
Melo still better dan 75% of these new NBA players.
lol, Melo is trash
yeah that year with those picks when melo, lebron, dwayne joined nba was the golden era for basketball at least for me because I was able to witness their careers and how they always dominate the games even when they were just a roockies but now since 2014+ I don't even know any players that could be the "team starts, dominate the games period".
@@lorenlloydpingal3140 trash don't score over 27,000 points...ijs neither you or I can guard TRASH MELO now...
@@thurmondcaldwell5482 right your comparing average people to 6ft 7 nba players 😂 lol your not wrong melo was a great scorer his problem was he had a diva mindset thinking he was lebron. Forced the trade to NY and drove their best pg in JLin out cause he wanted the glory. Melo sucks as a person that’s all it is
I miss old Melo. Unstoppable, best iso in the game. First time in my life I witness a superstar with great shooting left out of the league.
Thise were the mamba days... missing that kind of game
And in 2023 we get another Lakers-Nuggets WCF
I remember being on the edge of my seat watching this
This series kobe avg 34-6-6 49% shooting. How do we ignore kobe tough west playoff performances but only look at the finals #? Then turn around and praise lebron 8 straight finals in weak east? Praise lebron road in east but downgrade kobe runs in the west? I got it no objectivity just straight up hate for the legend kobe bean bryant it's sad .
Ballin Too he never shot over 50% from the field never averaged a triple double in the finals and he blew a 3-1 lead to the suns without Shaq he would have 2 rings
Ballin Too 3 finals mvps> 2
Vegeta The Goat reread what i said. You the definition of hate u not even listening to what I'm saying
Vegeta The Goat he doesnt need to avg a triple double because he plays defense. Lebron let k.d avg 30 on him 3 times. Old kobe 2012 didnt let kd Avg 30. Have stats play some defense get stops
Ballin Too Kobe can’t stop KD stfu dumbass