@@leslieannaragon8310 I get where you're coming from and all but in my opinion, that legacy needs no continuing. Kobe cemented himself in the game of basketball like few others have.
@@leslieannaragon8310 Man, stop those words, he had responded about that he loves his daughters, those are all his kids and he loves them all. Anyway #KobeRip
Truth! But how scripted is this... All the people in this video that are passed away when you see their faces or hear their voice you become reminded of them. Even at that time Kobe on his pedistal young as he was out of all the guys on the team considered as a vet player up there with his family and all. Life lived all to fast
RIP to Kobe, Gigi, David Stern, Bill Russell and Stuart Scott... wild seeing all 5 of them standing next to each other when they give Kobe the Finals MVP
Kobe Bryant Game 1 the most underrated Performance in NBA History, Look at him making those out of this world shots!! That game has to be mentioned more.
His SKILL!...man no words. This guy is the greatest I ever seen. You can argue stats, rings etc....But you can't argue skill. Most skilled player ALL-TIME! Sure do miss The Mamba.
ElijahZamora respect ur opinion and it’s definitely valid but for me kobes the most skilled. didn’t have any outstanding physical attributes and wasn’t blessed like mj eg his gigantic hands, godly leap but managed to rise to his level of greatness. Mj prob the better basketball player but skill wise I think Kobe honed his techniques to the finest points and idt any1 more skilled than him
now I understand what separates the greats from the rest, when you check how Kobe orchestrates the game, you know he is always in control. thats why he can get anywhere he wants
Bro stop with nonsense, Jordan have NEVER SAID he couldn't guard Kobe, he said if any could " possibly " beat him in a 1 on 1 game is Kobe but Kobe has also said the exact same thing bout Jordan being the only player who could beat him too.
I remember watching this Finals series when I was 12 and was just amazed by how Kobe carried himself and led his team. I cannot believe he is gone. You inspired millions around the world. Thank you Kobe.
Kobe playmaking is hella underrated. Look how even when he’s in attack mode, he still controls the tempo to get his bigs and shooters involved. People think Kobe game isn’t all around. And it’s actually crazy when you break his game down to a science. He’s an attack scorer that can facilitate very decisively even in attack mode. I love it
Watching Kobe 2008-2010 run was special. His 1st ring without Shaq was truly something to watch. He was literally owning the league during his era. Always appreciate greatness while you can, never wait. RIP King
Greatest player I have ever seen is Kobe bean Bryant .i thank my dad for making me go turn on tv and watch 2009 finals. That’s was wen I first saw Kobe. Rest In Peace KB.
• From 2008-2010, Kobe and the Lakers faced 11 50+ Win teams out of a possible 12 (the exception was the 48 win Utah Jazz). •Kobe had more 30-point playoff games during his 2009 run than anyone since Jordan and his 2010 run is tied for second since Jordan. • Kobe Bryant is the only Finals MVP in 50 years to score 32 points while dishing out at least 7 assists. • His 1999 points during the Lakers 08-10 run is still the most ever by a player in three consecutive postseasons. • Despite his poor shooting, Kobe Bryant led the 2010 NBA Finals series in steals and defensive rating. • Bryant also out-rebounded every player in the series (including the Celtics), except for a 7-foot Pau Gasol. • Bryant’s 15 boards in Game 7 is the most rebounds in a Finals games by a shooting guard. • The Mamba did not shoot well for 3 games in the 2010 Finals and most of the 1st Round against the Thunder, however from Game 6 of the 1st Round to Game 1 of the 2010 NBA Finals, Kobe averaged 32.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 6.8 apg on 51/42/86 shooting splits. • In those 12 games, Bryant scored at least 30 points in 11. • 2009 West Finals + NBA Finals: 33.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 6.5 apg, 45/35/90 • 2010 West Finals + NBA Finals: 30.9 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 5.9 apg, 46/37/88 • Kobe Bryant was more efficient shooting wise in his 2008-2010 playoff run than Michael Jordan was during his 1996-1998 three-peat. 2008-10 Kobe was incredible. Oh yeah, he also did it with a bum knee and a messed up finger...on his shooting hand.
JL-CptAtom he can play defense , he proves that in his prime , a pass first player who will end up top 5 in all time points , able to come back from a 3-1 deficit and win the finals against a 73 win team , carries last years cavs to the finals , dropped 51 , yeah I get it he has no excuse to those two finals losses in Miami , but other then that LeBron has always had a load to carry , especially on offense, lbj prolly not the goat , but he is better then all the players u said not named Jordan Hakeem wilt Shaq and maybe Kobe or Duncan , lots of players who LeBron may not be better then , but he may have more skills then , LeBron is an all time talent with too many failures for ppl to forgive , but he doesn’t deserve soo much disrespect, he is one of the greatest things to happen to this country
Whenever im truly going through a rough patch or down on my luck i always go to Kobe clips and that same inspiration he gave me to grind as a child pushes me to better myself now. Mamba mentality!
I watched this series back in 2009 and i rooted turkoglu to be finals mvp. He was mr 4th quarter for magic and so influential on magic's journey during playoff round. But at the end , Kobe was too strong. He dominated almost every game of the series. Top 5 players of all time definitely
@@bensimmons6149 he wasn't the tallest the biggest, he didnt have the athleticism like Lebron and MJ, if you look at the sheer difficulty of the shots he took you would realize how skilled he was
1st Championship: 15.6 ppg - 4.6 rpg - 4.2 apg 2nd Championship: 24.6 ppg - 7.8 rpg - 5.8 apg 3rd Championship: 26.8 ppg - 5.8 rpg - 5.3 apg 4th Championship: 32.4 ppg - 5.6 rpg - 7.4 apg 5th Championship: 28.6 ppg - 8.0 rpg - 3.9 apg And the real fact is that during his prime years he was stuck with rebuilding. The GOAT.
Kobe's ability to create just enough room to get his shot off is the product of studying all the greats before him. But his ability to MAKE those shots is all him -- talent and practice.
In a way, the recent 2022 Finals with Curry winning his first Finals MVP reminds me so much of this moment for Kobe. Both are fantastic players but never won a FMVP despite winning 3 Championships. Both had another star player on the team (Shaq and KD respectively) who won those while people thought Kobe and Steph were carried. Curry’s 2022 and Kobe’s 2009 cemented their legacies. They didn’t need another big star, they were just hungry for another. Congrats Steph and RIP Kobe!!!!!
Look at the level of confidence his teammates have! Trevor Ariza Sasha Vuicic Andrew Bynum Lamar Odom etc. Kobe raised all these guys level of plAy with the exception of gasol and Ariza after most these players left the Lakers they careers were over.
one thing I like is how all 12 lakers who played in this finals and the 2010 finals all had lost in the nba finals before heck kobe luke fisher mbenga had lost twice so they used that pain as motivation...adam morrison was the only one who didn't lose in the finals..and bynum technically was out hurt but he was apart of the team in the 2008 finals so he took the loss personal for being out...theres something cool about the 2004 lakers losing everyone but luke and kobe getting fisher back rebuilding it to win 5 years later...
What lebron don't do always padding stats. Whining flopping etc.. I can go on but not the Lebron system but need AD to get the 1 seed in the west prior to him faking a injury because he couldn't handle the west his first go around.
I grew up a bulls fan. I idolize Jordan even to this day, but my brother was a HUGE Kobe fan especially during this stage in his career when he practically took a group of nobodies to the finals (no disrespect to Pau or Bynum). Mass respect to Mamba for finishing your career the right way. You’ll always be ahead of LeBron on my list!
@@Each1teach2 Gasol was a 20 pt 10 rebound a night guy with post moves and passes Definitely not a nobody but he wasn't a top 20 guy in the league either
@John Smith it did mean alot to kobe because he needed gasol to get out of the 1st rd. Kobe wanted to be traded before Jerry west gift wrapped gasol to the lakers. I know u young guys love kobe but you can't rewrite history
Sometimes we forget how truly great he was at the game of basketball. We get carried away now with Curry, Luka Doncic, Giannis, Lebron. But honest to God, MJ aside, Kobe at his best is just more transcending than anyone ever. What a mystical figure.. RIP Legend.
Thank you Kobe Bryant for being my childhood hero. I always wanted to play basketball like you or at least at that competitive level, but I never got there. You gave me memories that I will forever cherish with my father. We speak about how great you are, how smart you are, and how meaningful you have become in the Los Angeles Lakers organization, but to Los Angeles itself. You stayed 20 full years in the NBA with one team. You have every ones respect and love for many years to come. Boy or girl, you sparked an intense fire and gave us another reason why we should be out on the court in the blistering hot weather, in a dry dry afternoon, in a snowy drive way, a father and mother playing basketball with your jersey and your shoes. We all heard it best from Michael Jordan, that there is no comparison from Kobe to any other player in the modern NBA. Called him a little brother to show his support. Where else have you seen Michael Jordan cry for someone else in public? Clearly, Kobe impacted all types of life. A relative of sorts is the best way to think of you Kobe Bryant. You will never be forgotten. Ever. I am sorry for your loss, but I don' want to selfish; thank you for the memories. Memories that connected my father to have starter conversation and ask about how we are feeling in life right after talking about you.
No player since then,before or now can come even close to Kobe's skills,work ethic, competitiveness, or mentality! Kobe was a bb player which are of the likes we will never again witness! RIP MAMBA!!
Just to be able to see the joy in Kobe’s face as he started to jump up and down and celebrate winning his 4th did nothing but put a smile on my face as if He was one of my homies...even though I watched this game live it has a different meaning now that I’m older and got a chance to watch it again, Thank you kobe 🖤🐍
Kobe has to go a lot of hardwork just to win the championship. I mean he wins it all despite having a non-super team. He was the biggest threat to every team back then that's why you can see him get double defenders, triple defenders or even quadruple defenders. Imagine the 2009 lakers without Kobe, they wouldn't even go to the playoffs because of the legacies and super teams built back then. This is why I believe that Kobe can't be compared to any of the NBA players today. He doesn't have a player like Ray Allen to shoot a crucial three pointer against the spurs, he doesn't have Klay Thompson and Andre Igoudala to help the team to win games, he only had a decent teammate/s in which because of his leadership in basketball lead that team to victory. The leadership and the great plays of a player could be contagious creating a momentum for the team. That is what Kobe has to do since he is the only player to step-up to the challenge of beating every team in the NBA.
One of the best and greatest basketball and inspirational atlete of all time rip kobe you will never forgotten and forever legend in basketball history
Players who won a Finals that Avg 32PPG 7assist Kobe end of list thank you for the memories 2009 feels like yesterday when I watch this in June 2023 even the Love LA hits hits hard going to commercial
Thank you... Kobe Bryant for giving you moments of joy that we will never forget you rest in peace, you and your daughter Gigi. God have you in his holy glory.. Thanks..RIP
I been saying that ppl talking about Pau Gasol was a star tier it's lvls to it stars are all star but superstar are the face of the franchise and icon that represents that franchise.
Masterful performance! I mean this man had all ⛽️ no brakes!! From adjusting to the defensive scheme throughout the series to knocking down almost impossible shots 🥶 One of the greatest performance I’ve seen in my lifetime. R.I.P the Bean 🐍🔥
RIP Kobe man! Stuck it out with one team and won 5 all back to back titles, lebron is great bro but kobe is a legend to his city!!! We love him in LA man and lebron can never do that for us no matter what he accomplished. Go somewhere else and do it.
Kobe we will miss the moment that everytime u play in the finals and get winning championship i alaways watch it and i'm the one who saw and witnessed your legacy since i was a kid then because of that i become your fan i will really miss you not just an athlete but for a good person that inspired so many people especially the youth thank you for being a hero to all of us. I'm so hurt my idol my life was full sadness since you're gone and the worse your're gone with your lovable daughter 😢💔.
This was the only finals games I've ever been to and I was so lucky that Orlando made it this year lol. I can only thank god that I got to see Kobe at the height of his skills. It's truly devastating that he won't be around to teach and guide the next generation of basketball players and its truly a collective loss of greatness.
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man just seeing him hug his daughters at the end.. im crying.. RIP Kobe.
@@leslieannaragon8310 I get where you're coming from and all but in my opinion, that legacy needs no continuing. Kobe cemented himself in the game of basketball like few others have.
limedwire shit hurts so fucking much i still can’t believe he’s really gone
@@leslieannaragon8310 I seriously was gonna say yeah but he's got... 😔
@@leslieannaragon8310 Man, stop those words, he had responded about that he loves his daughters, those are all his kids and he loves them all.
Anyway #KobeRip
still feels like he’s alive though...he is and will forever live in our Hearts!
Don't mind me ... Just reliving my childhood due to the dreadful RUclips algorithrm
R.I.P Black Mamba. The best to ever do it. (8/23/78-1/26/20)
RIP GIGI
RIP. Best to ever do it. I'm reliving mine too.
Truth! But how scripted is this... All the people in this video that are passed away when you see their faces or hear their voice you become reminded of them. Even at that time Kobe on his pedistal young as he was out of all the guys on the team considered as a vet player up there with his family and all. Life lived all to fast
RIP KOBE BRYAN & GIGI
BLACK MAMBA . The Best to ever do it 8 24/23/ 7 8 / 2 6/2 0
I miss when they used to put the finals decals in the floor
Carolina Music and those raw abc intros
Movie
I wonder why they don't put it anymore
@@eduardoduran610 cause its slippery
Facts
The series that proved he didn't need Shaq to win a title. RIP Kobe.
He needs Gasol
Gasol has won only one playoff series without Kobe and it was against the 41-41 Bucks in 2015.
Marco Suarez of course no player can win alone
James also needed two all stars to win in 2016
Kobe only had one all star with him
At that time Shaq and Kobe needed each other.
Marco Suarez nobody won a chip by themselves
Jus look at the difficulty of dem shots!!🤦🏽♂️ the mentality too strong, this y Kobe’s the greatest to me.
rigged ref nigga stfu with ur hating ass
rigged ref y u even here nigga? 😂 Just to show your butt hurt face huh? Lol
He is the greatest there is no argument
Yeah, no doubt about that.
rigged ref Lebron is overrated
RIP to Kobe, Gigi, David Stern, Bill Russell and Stuart Scott... wild seeing all 5 of them standing next to each other when they give Kobe the Finals MVP
Kobe Bryant Game 1 the most underrated Performance in NBA History, Look at him making those out of this world shots!! That game has to be mentioned more.
norvinzor thank u 🙏
One of his most complete games I ever seen him play.
His level of play that game could be measured with the Greats’ best.
Kobe scored 40 8 8 on 16-34fgm in less than 40 minutes... Only player to do so in Finals history .
40 8 8
What a statline!?!?! And he made those crazy shots!
I miss Kobe being the best/ put some respect on his name kids
His SKILL!...man no words. This guy is the greatest I ever seen. You can argue stats, rings etc....But you can't argue skill. Most skilled player ALL-TIME! Sure do miss The Mamba.
most skilled player of all time is mj ma boi
@@elijahzamora3733 oldhead
@@datboielijah1234 old head? i’m definitely not an old head but everyone on earth can agree mj is more skilled then kobe
@@elijahzamora3733 not really.
ElijahZamora respect ur opinion and it’s definitely valid but for me kobes the most skilled. didn’t have any outstanding physical attributes and wasn’t blessed like mj eg his gigantic hands, godly leap but managed to rise to his level of greatness. Mj prob the better basketball player but skill wise I think Kobe honed his techniques to the finest points and idt any1 more skilled than him
R.I.P LEGEND Kobe Bean Bryant and daughter Gianna You Will Always Be Rememberd 1978-2020
Facts man grew up on Kobe Bryant hurts that he gone
@@kristianlittle3768 I know bro i still cannot believe it
I cannot believe it men😪...
Peter Kriaras heartbroken.
He in our hearts and minds forever and his daughter
now I understand what separates the greats from the rest, when you check how Kobe orchestrates the game, you know he is always in control. thats why he can get anywhere he wants
Axel Gio Sido sound about right !
Even MJ admits, that Kobe is the only human being to live that he doesn't think he could guard.
He also said that kobe is the only one that can beat him coz kobe and mj playstyle is almost the same and kobe do the moves of mj haha
Srry for bad english
INF Emperor he was mocking Kobe.
Judah Mourneth lol he wasn’t mocking...He threw a little shot but was sincere too
Bro stop with nonsense, Jordan have NEVER SAID he couldn't guard Kobe, he said if any could " possibly " beat him in a 1 on 1 game is Kobe but Kobe has also said the exact same thing bout Jordan being the only player who could beat him too.
Dude. Those shots, talk about difficult. He barely got em up and they still went in.
The highlights are insane how does he make with that defense and contest
how’s life
huh???
I remember watching this Finals series when I was 12 and was just amazed by how Kobe carried himself and led his team. I cannot believe he is gone. You inspired millions around the world. Thank you Kobe.
Rip Kobe legend 💛
Rip Kobe legend 💛
Rip Kobe legend 💛
I was 14 . This was that moment
@@Deandre07112 Rip Kobe legend 💛
Kobe playmaking is hella underrated. Look how even when he’s in attack mode, he still controls the tempo to get his bigs and shooters involved. People think Kobe game isn’t all around. And it’s actually crazy when you break his game down to a science. He’s an attack scorer that can facilitate very decisively even in attack mode. I love it
that spin and underhanded pass to gasol for the dunk right?
R.I.P. Legend! Some didn’t appreciate your greatness! 😔
I did and still do. Can watch Kobe highlights allday.. #9liveslost.. #LEGENDSNEVERDIE..
@@geraldpreston1970 Respect kidd
Pau Gasol's screams are legendary
YackoandWacko he’s underrated
Arghhhhh. Sounds like he’s about to die lmao
Screens
YackoandWacko Gasol should’ve won finals MVP
Wtf RUclips fuck outta here look at the stats u idiot.
imagine a prime kobe in this era
woof
@@solo_fie stop he'd live at the line which would raise his 45% shooting to 50 easily.
He'd be the best player in the NBA by far
100 points
Sickkkkk
@@thug8200 free throw line doesnt raise fg percentage lol, but he would be more dominate because of spacing
Rewatching this to appreciate greatness. Rest in peace Kobe. Mamba out
Rest in pieces
People forget how great kobe was. Nobody makes those kind of shots anymore. RIP to the GOAT. We will miss you, youll always be in our hearts.
Kawhi Leonard maybe the only guy
Stuart Scott interviewing Kobe at the end really had me emotional RIP to 2 MVPs
Watching Kobe 2008-2010 run was special. His 1st ring without Shaq was truly something to watch. He was literally owning the league during his era. Always appreciate greatness while you can, never wait. RIP King
Basketball was better 10 years ago. Post-ups, driving lay-ups, mid-range jumpers. Now most shots are catch and shoot threes.
3BALL4 mannn shut up😂
Jason Pompey he’s right tho lmfao nowadays everyone just jack 3s
Steph Curry changed the Game.
3BALL4 did you not watch this video?
Ahmad2423 yea
Greatest player I have ever seen is Kobe bean Bryant .i thank my dad for making me go turn on tv and watch 2009 finals. That’s was wen I first saw Kobe. Rest In Peace KB.
Fisher was Kobe’s right hand man. That man deserves a lot more credit.
Lmao
Lmaoooo D Fish is a bottom 5 pg in this era all due respect but lets be serious
@@wolf764 also one of the most clutch shooters in history.
@@wolf764 He was very clutch though
@@wolf764 respect d fish. He’s clutch a great defender and one of the greatest leaders ever
• From 2008-2010, Kobe and the Lakers faced 11 50+ Win teams out of a possible 12 (the exception was the 48 win Utah Jazz).
•Kobe had more 30-point playoff games during his 2009 run than anyone since Jordan and his 2010 run is tied for second since Jordan.
• Kobe Bryant is the only Finals MVP in 50 years to score 32 points while dishing out at least 7 assists.
• His 1999 points during the Lakers 08-10 run is still the most ever by a player in three consecutive postseasons.
• Despite his poor shooting, Kobe Bryant led the 2010 NBA Finals series in steals and defensive rating.
• Bryant also out-rebounded every player in the series (including the Celtics), except for a 7-foot Pau Gasol.
• Bryant’s 15 boards in Game 7 is the most rebounds in a Finals games by a shooting guard.
• The Mamba did not shoot well for 3 games in the 2010 Finals and most of the 1st Round against the Thunder, however from Game 6 of the 1st Round to Game 1 of the 2010 NBA Finals, Kobe averaged 32.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 6.8 apg on 51/42/86 shooting splits.
• In those 12 games, Bryant scored at least 30 points in 11.
• 2009 West Finals + NBA Finals:
33.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 6.5 apg, 45/35/90
• 2010 West Finals + NBA Finals:
30.9 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 5.9 apg, 46/37/88
• Kobe Bryant was more efficient shooting wise in his 2008-2010 playoff run than Michael Jordan was during his 1996-1998 three-peat.
2008-10 Kobe was incredible. Oh yeah, he also did it with a bum knee and a messed up finger...on his shooting hand.
2009 kobe is my fave season
@@novembernicolas5230 2006 is mine
Thanks for these stats brotha. When free throws mattered most he up’d his %
KoGoat Bryant 🤷♂️
@@trev1310 the year he changed from 8 to 24 I respect it
Nobody took as many tough shots as Kobe Bryant that’s why he’s my favorite NBA player of all-time RIP Kobe there will never be another Kobe Bryant!!!
Lebron is lucky he lost to the magic. Getting swept by kobe and the lakers would have ruined his legacy.
Kobe and Lebron debates wouldn’t exist lol
@JL-CptAtom Lol Facts Though!!! 3-6 Finals Record
@JL-CptAtom #Who Run It Lol
You killed on number 22.😂😂👍👍
JL-CptAtom still a top 5 all time player , his pros out weigh his cons tbh
JL-CptAtom he can play defense , he proves that in his prime , a pass first player who will end up top 5 in all time points , able to come back from a 3-1 deficit and win the finals against a 73 win team , carries last years cavs to the finals , dropped 51 , yeah I get it he has no excuse to those two finals losses in Miami , but other then that LeBron has always had a load to carry , especially on offense, lbj prolly not the goat , but he is better then all the players u said not named Jordan Hakeem wilt Shaq and maybe Kobe or Duncan , lots of players who LeBron may not be better then , but he may have more skills then , LeBron is an all time talent with too many failures for ppl to forgive , but he doesn’t deserve soo much disrespect, he is one of the greatest things to happen to this country
Whenever im truly going through a rough patch or down on my luck i always go to Kobe clips and that same inspiration he gave me to grind as a child pushes me to better myself now. Mamba mentality!
I watched this series back in 2009 and i rooted turkoglu to be finals mvp. He was mr 4th quarter for magic and so influential on magic's journey during playoff round. But at the end , Kobe was too strong. He dominated almost every game of the series. Top 5 players of all time definitely
2009 Kobe was the best they need that team in 2k19. He made magic look like nothing.
kobe offense really was flawless
Imma miss him
Except for his terrible fg %
Ben Simmons how is 45% terrible ? You’re a clown
Rwright 96 most missed shots ever
@@bensimmons6149 he wasn't the tallest the biggest, he didnt have the athleticism like Lebron and MJ, if you look at the sheer difficulty of the shots he took you would realize how skilled he was
1st Championship:
15.6 ppg - 4.6 rpg - 4.2 apg
2nd Championship:
24.6 ppg - 7.8 rpg - 5.8 apg
3rd Championship:
26.8 ppg - 5.8 rpg - 5.3 apg
4th Championship:
32.4 ppg - 5.6 rpg - 7.4 apg
5th Championship:
28.6 ppg - 8.0 rpg - 3.9 apg
And the real fact is that during his prime years he was stuck with rebuilding. The GOAT.
Fax
Goat? Go and look at MJ's stats plz. Plus Tim Duncan destroyed prime Kobe and Shaq by himself in '03, and Kobe sabotaged the Lakers in '04.
@@blackphillip564 Kobe and Shaq swept Duncan in 2001 and won in 5 games in 2002
Kobe was great but definitely not the goat.
@@poett8875 he a better two way player than LeBron
I wonder what Magic fans were thinking when Kobe kept hitting those crazy shots.
“we had a good run” magic fans
Best player of this generation
basketball finger nah that’s LeBron
Hal Ginute haha fuck outta here
Lifxzvb truth hurts
"Basketball finger" W the Black Mamba was the best
basketball finger easy
This is A Team not A super team!! 1 superstar 1allstar and Gr8 role players!
You spoke fax I been saying this for years.
RIP Kobe I’ll miss you bro
Kobe in 2009-2010 he's really unstoppable, nobody can lock him..
This year was cookie for kobe
Yea I know. How did lebron lose to them again?
robbereal1982 no help from teammates.
robbereal1982 probably because lebron’s second best player was a man by the name of Ilgaskaus. But you might just be an idiot
Kobe's ability to create just enough room to get his shot off is the product of studying all the greats before him. But his ability to MAKE those shots is all him -- talent and practice.
In a way, the recent 2022 Finals with Curry winning his first Finals MVP reminds me so much of this moment for Kobe.
Both are fantastic players but never won a FMVP despite winning 3 Championships.
Both had another star player on the team (Shaq and KD respectively) who won those while people thought Kobe and Steph were carried.
Curry’s 2022 and Kobe’s 2009 cemented their legacies. They didn’t need another big star, they were just hungry for another.
Congrats Steph and RIP Kobe!!!!!
steph had 2 all star teammates in 2022
And they both did it in their 13th seasons
Dam the way Kobe would shoot the ball and the back spin on it is legit a thing of beauty. So perfect
Look at the level of confidence his teammates have! Trevor Ariza Sasha Vuicic Andrew Bynum Lamar Odom etc. Kobe raised all these guys level of plAy with the exception of gasol and Ariza after most these players left the Lakers they careers were over.
one thing I like is how all 12 lakers who played in this finals and the 2010 finals all had lost in the nba finals before heck kobe luke fisher mbenga had lost twice so they used that pain as motivation...adam morrison was the only one who didn't lose in the finals..and bynum technically was out hurt but he was apart of the team in the 2008 finals so he took the loss personal for being out...theres something cool about the 2004 lakers losing everyone but luke and kobe getting fisher back rebuilding it to win 5 years later...
What lebron don't do always padding stats. Whining flopping etc.. I can go on but not the Lebron system but need AD to get the 1 seed in the west prior to him faking a injury because he couldn't handle the west his first go around.
Kob got fouled a thousand times on all those drives.
For real he should have been taking as many FTA as Wade got in 2006 except they'd have been *legitimate* ones.
sabishiihito wades were legitimate
Rest in peace Kobe 🙏😢
😭
I grew up a bulls fan. I idolize Jordan even to this day, but my brother was a HUGE Kobe fan especially during this stage in his career when he practically took a group of nobodies to the finals (no disrespect to Pau or Bynum). Mass respect to Mamba for finishing your career the right way. You’ll always be ahead of LeBron on my list!
They weren't nobodies. Before gasol he couldn't get out the 1st rd after shaq was traded.
@@Each1teach2
Gasol was a 20 pt 10 rebound a night guy with post moves and passes
Definitely not a nobody but he wasn't a top 20 guy in the league either
@@TheBmills415 at that time he was a top ten pf in the league
@John Smith
He did.
@John Smith it did mean alot to kobe because he needed gasol to get out of the 1st rd. Kobe wanted to be traded before Jerry west gift wrapped gasol to the lakers. I know u young guys love kobe but you can't rewrite history
I love how Kobe didn't flop not even once 🔥👊🏽
I feel so sorry for Michael Pietrus. A man died on the inside in these finals :(
He died?!
Cris Gieron Cazon y Dizon no in this series he was getting fucked ova
R.I.P Michael Pietrus.
@@lennylovejr
:,(
Hes a decent defender tho
People forget about Kobe (the youth) everybody forget D. Howard lead the Magic to the Finals
TW Gaming true
TW Gaming True, people completely forgot what a beast Howard was in his prime. Injuries ruined his career too.
How did Lebron lose to this Orlando team. Remember those Kobe & Lebron puppets?
Lebron was supposed to meet Kobe in the Finals this year.
SD Bo That one Finals, would've solved the debate.
Yep, I remember the puppets lol.
match up nightmare for the cavs
I remember Stephen a said Kobe would never win a title without Shaq.....Back to Back titles on that a##!!!!!.......Goat!
Time Definite but he has Gasol. The new Shaq that carried him.
Wtf RUclips lol gasol is shaq get outta here clown
@@wtfyoutube4873 lol stupidity!
Wtf RUclips gasol was 0-12 in the play offs before Kobe. Kobe turned him into a winner, pussy boy.
@@wtfyoutube4873 wtf u talking about gasol was an all star, not a superstar
Kobe real King
Best moments and great memories
We will not forget Black mamba 💔
Even tho He Said 2010 Vs. Boston Meant More to Him this series Was His Best Finals Performance. R.I.P Mamba🐍
It meant more to him because it was boston. He even said that
imagine this 2010 Kobe played in today's nba. free throw all night.
RIP to One of the best to do it.
Greatness Kobe Bryant
R.I.P Kobe and his daughter Gigi
It was great watching you play when I was younger.
I love you Kobe. The greatest of all time for me and to those who truly grew up watching you… 💜💛
Sometimes we forget how truly great he was at the game of basketball. We get carried away now with Curry, Luka Doncic, Giannis, Lebron. But honest to God, MJ aside, Kobe at his best is just more transcending than anyone ever. What a mystical figure.. RIP Legend.
Why do we have to be in a world with out Kobe and his daughter? 😢 It just isn't fair.
Thank you Kobe Bryant for being my childhood hero. I always wanted to play basketball like you or at least at that competitive level, but I never got there. You gave me memories that I will forever cherish with my father. We speak about how great you are, how smart you are, and how meaningful you have become in the Los Angeles Lakers organization, but to Los Angeles itself. You stayed 20 full years in the NBA with one team. You have every ones respect and love for many years to come. Boy or girl, you sparked an intense fire and gave us another reason why we should be out on the court in the blistering hot weather, in a dry dry afternoon, in a snowy drive way, a father and mother playing basketball with your jersey and your shoes. We all heard it best from Michael Jordan, that there is no comparison from Kobe to any other player in the modern NBA. Called him a little brother to show his support. Where else have you seen Michael Jordan cry for someone else in public? Clearly, Kobe impacted all types of life. A relative of sorts is the best way to think of you Kobe Bryant. You will never be forgotten. Ever. I am sorry for your loss, but I don' want to selfish; thank you for the memories. Memories that connected my father to have starter conversation and ask about how we are feeling in life right after talking about you.
RIP KOBE ALWAYS USTO WATCH THESE PLAYOFFS WHEN I WAS 13 14 TO 15 NOW IM 25 😭 true legend
master class of shooting .. damn near every ball he shooting is pure net
No player since then,before or now can come even close to Kobe's skills,work ethic, competitiveness, or mentality! Kobe was a bb player which are of the likes we will never again witness!
RIP MAMBA!!
Kobe was so ridiculously underrated. . He went back to back in year 13 & 14 of his career !!!! Who does that ?
Just to be able to see the joy in Kobe’s face as he started to jump up and down and celebrate winning his 4th did nothing but put a smile on my face as if He was one of my homies...even though I watched this game live it has a different meaning now that I’m older and got a chance to watch it again, Thank you kobe 🖤🐍
Greatness. Definitely the best player of the 2000s, and the best player in the world at the time of these finals
Damnit I miss this Kobe
what people don't understand was that year 2009 kobe was fucking unstoppable ... godlike
Kobe has to go a lot of hardwork just to win the championship. I mean he wins it all despite having a non-super team. He was the biggest threat to every team back then that's why you can see him get double defenders, triple defenders or even quadruple defenders. Imagine the 2009 lakers without Kobe, they wouldn't even go to the playoffs because of the legacies and super teams built back then. This is why I believe that Kobe can't be compared to any of the NBA players today. He doesn't have a player like Ray Allen to shoot a crucial three pointer against the spurs, he doesn't have Klay Thompson and Andre Igoudala to help the team to win games, he only had a decent teammate/s in which because of his leadership in basketball lead that team to victory. The leadership and the great plays of a player could be contagious creating a momentum for the team. That is what Kobe has to do since he is the only player to step-up to the challenge of beating every team in the NBA.
Speaking the truth
One of the best and greatest basketball and inspirational atlete of all time rip kobe you will never forgotten and forever legend in basketball history
That magic team was great man
RIP LEGEND
RIP BLACK MAMBA
RIP GREATEST LAKERS OF ALL TIME
RIP GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER OF ALL TIME
RIP MR. KOBE BRYANT
Insane to think that the one time Dwight Howard was in a Finals, he lost to the Lakers, and the 2nd time he was in the Finals, he won as a Laker.
Players who won a Finals that Avg 32PPG 7assist Kobe end of list thank you for the memories 2009 feels like yesterday when I watch this in June 2023 even the Love LA hits hits hard going to commercial
This was the moment i knew you were the best basketball player in the world. I use to want to be just like you
RIP kobe and thanks for everything
Thank you... Kobe Bryant for giving you moments of joy that we will never forget you rest in peace, you and your daughter Gigi. God have you in his holy glory.. Thanks..RIP
The announcer’s voice at the beginning gave me chills! Mamba Mentality! 🏀
Those damn shots were ridiculous... Only Kobe and Jordan can change in mid air crazy i miss this dude R.I.P Goat
Kobe damn near won a 3peat without another superstar! No one seems to ever bring that up...
Real shit
Fax
I been saying that ppl talking about Pau Gasol was a star tier it's lvls to it stars are all star but superstar are the face of the franchise and icon that represents that franchise.
Veeto G fasho. Pau is a beast no doubt. No disrespect to pau. Laker legend.
Masterful performance! I mean this man had all ⛽️ no brakes!! From adjusting to the defensive scheme throughout the series to knocking down almost impossible shots 🥶 One of the greatest performance I’ve seen in my lifetime. R.I.P the Bean 🐍🔥
RIP Kobe man! Stuck it out with one team and won 5 all back to back titles, lebron is great bro but kobe is a legend to his city!!! We love him in LA man and lebron can never do that for us no matter what he accomplished. Go somewhere else and do it.
This title removed all doubts of his Legacy!! R.I.P Mamba 🙏🏾
man... kobe giving out so many high fives.
gotta miss 2000's basketball, seeing scores like 43-44 in the middle of the third. such a competitive era with intense two way basketball
miss you forever Mr. Bryant. you were one of the best to ever do it
Basketball finals just don’t hit the same like this anymore.
Kobe we will miss the moment that everytime u play in the finals and get winning championship i alaways watch it and i'm the one who saw and witnessed your legacy since i was a kid then because of that i become your fan i will really miss you not just an athlete but for a good person that inspired so many people especially the youth thank you for being a hero to all of us.
I'm so hurt my idol my life was full sadness since you're gone and the worse your're gone with your lovable daughter 😢💔.
This was the only finals games I've ever been to and I was so lucky that Orlando made it this year lol. I can only thank god that I got to see Kobe at the height of his skills. It's truly devastating that he won't be around to teach and guide the next generation of basketball players and its truly a collective loss of greatness.
Kobe was something else. No wonder he is #2 all-time behind MJ.
You mean number 1 all time ahead of MJ
@@glass7407 Kobe is my alltime fav but, he's behind the goat MJ. Which, there's nothing wrong with that
@@glass7407 Your delusional. MJ still surpasses Kobe in every single metric that matters. Give your mom her IPad back
The fact the lakers won 4-1 doesn’t incapsulate how competitive this series actually was.
Orlando had a hell of a series
no one can guard the GOAT
Yessir LeGoat is unstoppable 💯💯
@@richardakinnenin3906 I don't see lebum in this video only the leaker GOAT Kobe Bryant. RIP.
@@iamtheshadows4916 leaker lol
@@richardakinnenin3906 still goat.
Still re watching these highlights. Long live Kobe
Who here after the Lakers won in Orlando... again #ripKobe
29:15 couldn't stop crying when I saw Kobe and his daughters❤️💔
Spending my night watching these highlights. 😢 R.I.P. KOBE 💜💛 Laker nation loves you and Gigi forever
Kobe is now synonymous with greatness
Kobe you meant so much to me. You were my hero. You will be missed. Much Love to the GOAT.
Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant
Rest In Peace GIGI
This back to back has to be one of the greatest in history, the Lakers earned every piece of respect especially after losing in 2008