Kobe Bryant took over the game and saved the U.S. that night. Spain came within two points like with three minutes left. It wasn't that easy. You can tell just by looking the happiness of the Americans.
Dwyane Wade carried this team all tournament while Kobe was decent all tournament, didn't go mamba until the second half of the final. Wade had more points this game than Bryant as well. Kept this team competitive in the first half.
@@ivantheterrible4317That was a very good team, of course. But they did not come as close to the olympic US Team as Spain did. This Spanish Squad may arguably be the best European team ever
No he said wth because Dwight over played the screen. On a screen like that, you drop low. Pau wasn't going to pop for a 3 so why play so up. Especially when Rudy went for the drive and not for the pop either.
How many Spanish players from that team ended up playing in the NBA? Paul Gasol, Rudy Fernández, Ricky Rubio, Juan Carlos Navarro, José Calderon, Marc Gasol, Raul Lopez, and Jorge Garbajosa...I would guess 8 players, that´s a lot! In 2008 nobody would expect that, the US didn´t expect that level of competition in the Olympics, not against Kobe, Lebron, etc.
He struggled with many back injuries. On the other hand, he was a bit handicapped in his NBA game by his left hand ballhandling. Still, without injuries, I think he could have been a solid starter for many NBA teams in the long run. He was a great shooter and a pretty nice defender.
Rudy was hanging on the rim and imagining that he is Ray Allen over T-Mac in 2001 =))) Damn, USA is so far from all the other world in balling' game...
Look at Kobe getting mad at Dwight for not getting the bloc..Kobe's a cry baby...he gambled for the steal instead of playing straight up defence and expected help?? Probably why Dwight and no other superstars wants to play with Kobe.
kobe was a great player just not a great defender. you're clearly a STAN though so you have literally no credibility on the subject whatsoever. you're out here scouring 10 year old videos to defend kobe. get a life. don't bother commenting bc you won't hear back from me.
alejandrothefader Kobe did get burnt in the defense in this play. He had no right to be pissed at Dwight. But Kobe did close this game out for team USA. It is this game that Ive clearly seen the difference between Kobe and Lebron. When Kobe took the game over it felt natural and not forced. It seemed that he was in rhythm and not even thinking. It was a similar case in Game 6 of 2010 WCF against the Suns. He just took over down the stretch. He did choke the previous game of the series and Artest bailed him out but he made up for it in game 6.
Dwight Howard's center. It's not like he dunked over him with his back to goal. He went past him like most nba guards should. Who's still in the N.B.A.?
This game proves why kobe is better than lebron. With like 3 minutes left Spain pulled within like 2 points and the game plan on this stacked roster, which had been ball movement team ball all of the Olympics, quickly turned into give the ball to kobe. The rest is history!
Kobe would honestly carry Italy or Spain to a gold medal if he joined them instead of the US with his background of living in Italy and speaking Spanish
Italy is not a good basketball team, not since the 80s. There's no way they could win gold even with Kobe. Don't compare them with Spain, that's won 2 World Cup, 3 European Championship and 3 Olympic Medals.
He did not Dunk on Dwight he dunked by Dwight, I believe The big man Shaq said it best, I have been dunked by many times, but dunked on, chest to chest, man to man, only once.
America is a country born on the back of immigrants. Meanwhile they turn away any outsiders,and harrass those with a different skin colour, as if they aren't even americans too..... and its getting worse and worse.. this coming from a Canadian 🇨🇦
I love these 2 commentators. No bias, just real commentating and loving the game
Kobe Bryant took over the game and saved the U.S. that night. Spain came within two points like with three minutes left. It wasn't that easy. You can tell just by looking the happiness of the Americans.
they was playing with Spain like they were make-a-wish kids Whatchu talking about Peter! (9 years later and people still got something to say)
2k21 lol the 04 lakers wit kobe and Shaq Kobe’s shot chart is PURE RED lol money
The closest Spain got was 6 with 2 minutes left. USA won by 11
@@rundanerun someone who actually watched the game and paid attention
Dwyane Wade carried this team all tournament while Kobe was decent all tournament, didn't go mamba until the second half of the final. Wade had more points this game than Bryant as well. Kept this team competitive in the first half.
He was the ultimate secret in 2k11. Had the sweetest release of any player in 2k history
Same with 2k21!
Ongodddddd
HISTORY!
Gotta agree with this
That blazers team was my go to back in the day! Branson Roy was unstoppable
Those 2 finals at London and Beijing are the best international games ever.
One of the best Olympic dunks ever and one of the best matches against the USA. It was very close.
One of the most underrated players
Rudy Fernandez FANTASTIC player basketball Spanish history.
Qué orgullo de jugador y selección! Dios mío, quién se lo iba a imaginar muchos años atrás.
I’m thankful RUclips recommended this too me forgot about it all this years it’s 2021 now geez time flies 🥺🤣
The best Spanish team ever, and Rick Rubio was only 17. If it was not for Kobe, Spain would have won that game.
Yugoslavia 1989 was better than spain 2008.
@@ivantheterrible4317That was a very good team, of course. But they did not come as close to the olympic US Team as Spain did. This Spanish Squad may arguably be the best European team ever
@@cascanicoff5763 Argentina 2004.
@@frank___ Ah yes, Argentina. Classical European country
@@joelmartindominguez8273 Oh shit my bad. I always mistake Argentina for a European country 😅
He was cold ass hell ..he hit melo with a mean step back this same game
Rudy is a great dunker, I'd like to see him in the 2009 Slam Dunk Contest
yeah he failed on the dunk contest, miserably, like he does not want to be there.
@@JT-bs2lm really
@@JT-bs2lm lol replied to a comment 12 years ago 😂😂
@@jaboy8603 I did not notice that the original comment was 12 years ago until you pointed that out.
Bro 14 years ago , rudy fernandez still playing good
Chris Paul was looking at Kobe like "WTH man?"
Lol really let me see it again.
0:10
Yeah Kobe fucked up defensively there
No he said wth because Dwight over played the screen. On a screen like that, you drop low. Pau wasn't going to pop for a 3 so why play so up. Especially when Rudy went for the drive and not for the pop either.
time out ? take time out hahaha
How many Spanish players from that team ended up playing in the NBA? Paul Gasol, Rudy Fernández, Ricky Rubio, Juan Carlos Navarro, José Calderon, Marc Gasol, Raul Lopez, and Jorge Garbajosa...I would guess 8 players, that´s a lot! In 2008 nobody would expect that, the US didn´t expect that level of competition in the Olympics, not against Kobe, Lebron, etc.
Sergio Rodriguez
Historic poster!!!
This is lowkey one of the greatest dunks in history 😂
I watched this gm live & Rudy Fernandez was KILLING IT all game long. Idk why he wasn't that good a yr later once he showed up in the league though...
He struggled with many back injuries. On the other hand, he was a bit handicapped in his NBA game by his left hand ballhandling. Still, without injuries, I think he could have been a solid starter for many NBA teams in the long run. He was a great shooter and a pretty nice defender.
take us back to 2008 damn these times now
BEAUTIFUL! Rudy owned Dwight.
Que jugadores mas extraordinarios teníamos....VIVA ESPAÑA!!!!😏🏀
The hang on the rim 😮🔥
me gusta aún más oirlo en inglés :D
Daboy rudy fernandez we miss you
brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Espectacular daimiel
Jugooon
Ball last bounced out of the 3 point line. Crazy.
Rudy was hanging on the rim and imagining that he is Ray Allen over T-Mac in 2001 =))) Damn, USA is so far from all the other world in balling' game...
He is a great philippine actor, what a nice guy.
WoW!!! Fantastic
my uncle told me the greatest day of his life was when he got dunked on then dropped by WILT THE STILT CHAMBERLAIN
OWNED!!!!
This game was wild
BEST GAME EVER. VIVA ESPAÑA!!!!!
He went Mail Man Karl Malone on his ass
awesome !!
This Spanish team would have probably beaten the 2021 USA team
Nah, USA would still beat them.
@@budoyka8057 biggest cap i have ever seen bruh
GREAT!!!!!
Rudy Fernandez is one bad man. He forced Brent Barry to retirement and dunked on Dwight on the biggest stage of them all
He didn’t exactly dunk over Howard, but it was definitely a nice dunk. Great acceleration to the basket.
It was more like dunk by, than a dunk over
Actuall most highlight dunks are like this. Rarely is the defender in perfect position and gets dunked over. But when it happens it’s pretty cool
@@jaydee2620 nowadays yes. back in the 90s big men actually tried to contest.
and he still in 2024 olympics today
That's the year famous philippine actor rudy fernandez died. Rest in peace
I think it's not literally a dunk "over" Howard, he's just faster than Dwight, and when he reacts Rudy it's dunking
Exactly.
It's a DUNK OVER HOWARD. wtf are u watching
I am from the future
Yup, hes in!
That was great when he swipe his left hand
Coucou a ceux qui viennent après le top 100all time
Para mi es una de las imagenes de este año en lo deportivo,el mate de rudy x encima de howard,y el partido en si,el mejor que recuerdo en muchos años
Impressive
Welcome to Portland!
Jk
The real move here is him faking out Kobe with some sneaky agility. Watch Kobe throw his hands up in frustration as he dunks on Dwight.
that dunk was nastyyy
Ahora vas y lo cascas, Supermán.
way to go daboy!
NBA basketball is so good that it barely beat Spain.
Rudy Rudy Rudy campeón campeón campeoooon
Yeah, that's not dunking over, he went by him and dunked
Kind of but they still made contact mid air so i think it counts.
But it isnt pure
Alma moreno so proud
Look at Kobe getting mad at Dwight for not getting the bloc..Kobe's a cry baby...he gambled for the steal instead of playing straight up defence and expected help?? Probably why Dwight and no other superstars wants to play with Kobe.
kobe's always been a mediocre defender. truth be told.
kobe was a great player just not a great defender. you're clearly a STAN though so you have literally no credibility on the subject whatsoever. you're out here scouring 10 year old videos to defend kobe. get a life. don't bother commenting bc you won't hear back from me.
He wasnt complaining bc he didnt get the block he was complaining because of the foul.
alejandrothefader Kobe did get burnt in the defense in this play. He had no right to be pissed at Dwight. But Kobe did close this game out for team USA. It is this game that Ive clearly seen the difference between Kobe and Lebron. When Kobe took the game over it felt natural and not forced. It seemed that he was in rhythm and not even thinking. It was a similar case in Game 6 of 2010 WCF against the Suns. He just took over down the stretch. He did choke the previous game of the series and Artest bailed him out but he made up for it in game 6.
@@Apo_Ni_Baby_Kupal single games do not define careers.
wow rudy
woah
Dwight Howard? I was taught if one does not have anything nice to say than don’t say anything at all. I will honor that.
LeBron flipó
dilang pala basta artista dito sa pinas si rudy fernandez dati din pala syang player ng spain.
Osom babe Osom ! Spanish Armada
HE WENT HARD......
the black mamba was left behind..then superman owned big time!! hahahahaa
Im proud cuz i live in Spain but the S is silent.
Americans today: taking shots from everywhere... This is not my nba
buffff increible rudy es la polla
Dwight Howard's center. It's not like he dunked over him with his back to goal. He went past him like most nba guards should. Who's still in the N.B.A.?
Rudy was nice I remember dude. He gets busy...
This game proves why kobe is better than lebron. With like 3 minutes left Spain pulled within like 2 points and the game plan on this stacked roster, which had been ball movement team ball all of the Olympics, quickly turned into give the ball to kobe. The rest is history!
thats nasty boy! superman got owned... he got owned at the slam dunk contest too
That dunk was not on Howard, he was left behind even though he tried to cut him from behind... chill out Spanish dude
HE GOT PAST KOBE LIKE THAT??
Over? I think not. He drove by Howard for the slam.
Ang tulis ng dakdak ni Daboy
Spanish team are good real good but as long as US around they'll alway be the second best see 😁.
Kobe would honestly carry Italy or Spain to a gold medal if he joined them instead of the US with his background of living in Italy and speaking Spanish
Italy is not a good basketball team, not since the 80s. There's no way they could win gold even with Kobe. Don't compare them with Spain, that's won 2 World Cup, 3 European Championship and 3 Olympic Medals.
@@pablor.cuadrado5464 now they have Gallo
@@Effortless.english Now?? Gallinari is 33 years and has never got a medal with Italy. Not even playing with Bellineli and Bargnani.
Maybe the best highlight of his basketball career.😆
Был такой хороший фильм - белые люди не умеют прыгать. Забавно
Wow. Commentator blamed kobe 😂
Well, Kobe decided to go after the steal and that allowed Rudy to get free and then outrun Dwight
He did not Dunk on Dwight he dunked by Dwight, I believe The big man Shaq said it best, I have been dunked by many times, but dunked on, chest to chest, man to man, only once.
All the people from USA now would speak spanish if the Armada Invencible finally came to United Kingdom.
America is a country born on the back of immigrants. Meanwhile they turn away any outsiders,and harrass those with a different skin colour, as if they aren't even americans too..... and its getting worse and worse.. this coming from a Canadian 🇨🇦
@@hurricanestarang shut up canada.
dwight should thank kobe. great defense mamba 😂😂😂😂
crazy ....and Lebron James in the aid, after dribbling Kobe with CP3 around too .... simply crazy
was this the gold medal game?
Yeah, it was close but USA won
Nice Daboy
That's not over Dwight but beside him......
In your face!!!! 😅🇪🇸🇪🇸
Hi did not dunk over anyone. He got around howard and dunked uncontested.
and you will :)
luka said it best the euro league is harder
Welcome howard in my codak moment baba
¿& who won?
White man can dunk
Magaling talaga to si DABOY
imilladvised got OWNED lol
Lol this is all Spain had to stand on lol
who WON THAT GAME WHOSE THE BETTER PLAYER FUTHER MORE HOW MANY PEOPLE HAS DWIGHT DUNKED ON ...................DONT WORRY I'LL WAIT
still waiting?
@@minivelrey lol
directo a Portland