Hi Kobe Bryant was one of my most favorite NBA Super Star. Watching interviews of him inspired and motivated me to see the real inner beauty of myself. Kobe listen to my bible teaching airwave and he took time out of his busy schedule to study the bible. I can certainly say that he received Christ as his personal saviour . Kobe was a lovely and humble person. Everyone who knows him wanted to be drawn to him. He was my personal mentor and advisor. When am going through situations that I don't fully understand I can always call on him and when he gets through counselling me am blessed. He was a mentor to my two sons and they loved him. He taught them the game and beauty of basketball. He was me and my kids best friend. He teachers a person how to work and be the best that they can be in their work field. To his wife and kids I must say that y'all had a great and wonderful husband and dad. Vanessa I will not hide this from you. I admire your late husband strength and beauty as a great roll model. The bible says to speak the truth. I always pray to God to bless me and my 2 sons with a husband and father exactly like Kobe .To me I can't accept the feeling like he has passed. I still think of him and his daughter and the others like they are alive. To Gigi she is a beautiful girl I saw the pictures of how she cling to her family especially hee dad. I know that you and her sisters will miss her and their dad very much. Kobe and Gigi and the others. To me you will always be alive. My sympathy goes out to Kobes parents and siblings and the rest of his family especially the kids that he loved so much. Your love and dream also Gigi love will stay alive in my heart. With love from sweet P.
Paul Villines....I had to pause it. Can’t stop crying. It’s heartbreaking that we don’t get a real appreciation for each other until they’re gone. So exceptional. God bless his wife, his parents and millions that he positively impacted. Jordan is my all time player but he’s a asshole after basketball. Kobe has a genuine appreciation for second chances for helping your brother. Lebron is comfortable in his space. Rest easy Mamba
😢 bro we're so lucky to have lived in that era... Basketball players were like Super Heroes back then...A.i. Kobe meant everything to me as a kid...They made my childhood so when Kobe died a piece of my childhood died. And it's not just nostalgia of my childhood. The reason it broke me down so bad is because I watched him as an adult as much as I did as a child. Not only old games but I watched every interview. My heart is still broken til this day
God is great, it dont get more simpler then that man. You can know it all you want until you gotta pick up that cross that you can't carry and he picks it up and carries you and that cross, then you know it. I have never heard anything more well said. You are with God our maker now Kobe and so dearly missed and you were so right when you said life is short. We ALL miss and love you.
He's a Godly man and knows humbleness all well-developing greatness. I'll miss you, Kobe💕 . Be with God Kobe he's got something even bigger for you to do.
That is what a Man looks like, sounds like, and thinks like. An outstanding student can become a masterful professor. Thank you, God-bless & RIP, Mamba!
what an interview! this is the Expose that truly uncovers the soul of Kobe Bryant greatness Cheers, Kudos to a real faith exchange .. will make us believe what we cant see or understand. thanks Stephen A Smith... quite frankly
GraceCaroline Walker and what I most enjoyed about Stephen A’s interviewing techniques/talent was he endorses the interviewee to expound on a response. There’s no close-end answers, he wants open-end questions i.e, it was great, or it was amazing. Stephen A challenges the responder to be explicit in explaining what is meant by great, amazing.
@@awillis244 i just relooked at the interview.. the whole interview and besides the tears just flowing all over again, I am struck by the definition that Kobe himself created Granity - Greatness to Infinity. why do i keep crying so much. I cant even begin to imagine Vanessa, his daughter and the little babies, his mother, father and sisters.. grief moments daily. I honestly feel what the toll of grief does .. and the depression begin to seep in, and I am just an outsider looking on
Kobe is so humble, and modest! He's really a gifted young man, he's very informative, he knows what he is talking about. No matter how many guys come after him he will find a way to come out on top. Kobe is a tough cat to beat and he will not let anyone defeat him. Kobe knows his craft and he's well aware of how to express himself. So, talented, gifted, and a #Girl Dad! Kobe got it going on, he's the boss.
This man today as i speak 3 days after his and his daughter's memorial... is remembered for his hard work he gave to the game of basketball. He is seen as a man that has made his own era, his own brand. He is seen today as an inspiration A hero Los Angeles has been mourning his passing and celebrating his life for 4 weeks now. It still feels unreal but here we are. Now we wait for his H.O.F. induction. R.I.P Kobe, Gigi and the seven passenger that have lost their lives.
@Lucci Rivera Official Music Page Didn't like Kobe as a player either I think because I was a huge Jordan fan but as he got older I became a fan of Kobe the man and father.
@Lucci Rivera Official Music Page imitation is the greatest form of flattery. He admired MJ more than any of us, therefore we really can't knock him about it.
SAS: Y'all don't realize Kobe tryna be the greatest ever. Is that true? Kobe: gotta get a couple more rings first. SAS: are you? Kobe: You know what? I won't rest until we do. Ima continue to work hard... Man Kobe worked his ass off from that 04-11 season tryna get them rings
@@MakaveliDior real talk I'll Neva forget when he hit them 2 clutch 3 pointers against the raptors (of course somehow as fate would have it the raptors always got it the worst in particular from Kobe 😂😂just something I've noticed) shit was insane.
My whole life spurs Tim fan... and only now after he retired Not died that I realize how much I was a fun of his too but the part he says I won’t rest till I win a couple championships gave me chills cuz as we all know 4 years later ... Damn rip Kobe
It’s crazy how time flies. It really feels like seven or eight years ago that Kobe had came into the league in that Shaq had come to the Lakers. I remember Michael Jordan retiring and then the Lakers dominating for three years in a row. Feels like this era, the mid to thousands was just A few years ago and it really feels like that second great Lakers run with Kobe and Pau was just two years ago. When I started watching basketball Michael Jordan was already the man so I came into basketball with him established already. I can’t believe that Kobe‘s 20 year career came and went so fast. He is only a year older than me And I remember not knowing anything about him and just being excited that Shaquille O’Neal was on our team finally. However it didn’t take long at all for Kobe to show everyone that he was just as important to this team as Shaq . And I remember my best friend in the world taking me to a sports bar in downtown Raleigh so we could watch Kobe‘s last game as a Laker when he dropped 60 points. I will always consider myself in the other Laker fans of these 2000s some of the greatest sports fans of all time because we got to witness Kobe. Thank you so much for everything you gave us in all the hard work that you put in. There will never be a Nother Kobe Bryant and we will never forget you. Rest in peace to the great Kobe Bryant.
The Most important thing I ever heard Kobe Bryant say and I totally agree with him. When he was asked when did he realized he was going basically through this rough point in his life and how he handled it. Kobe Bryant said GOD is Great! It’s just that Simple! He said when you realize that He not only carry your Cross But when He carry you and your Cross. That’s the most Powerful Truth that Kobe Bryant could have learned. When he realized that Jesus Christ doesn’t just carry our Cross, He carry us too. Sometimes we all Pray and give our problems we can’t handle to GOD but at the same time we think we can handle other things ourselves. But NO, we need Jesus to take it all, I believe that’s how Kobe had the Strength to play through all The Physical Suffering he played through, because he knew The Power his Strength came from. He was my Greatest Player because He learned to Surrender it All to Jesus, the Son, of GOD. Keep His Legacy Alive 🥰🥰Cora Williams, Birmingham, Al
Kobe and Jordan will always be the two greatest..they both carry themselves professionally..and competed at the highest levels every game they played...as a fan...i would like to thank them for some of the greatest sport entertainment ever.
Jacob...he loved his dad but if you watched him from his first game on, you’d understand my point. How old are you Sir? Why does every comment you make on RUclips have to be attacked?
@@kobe4576 my man kob also said hes playinn like magic did but ist obvious it was a political answer cus everbody knows he copied mj style even the pose when he won. but theres Nothing bad About that. Nothing new under the sun bro
Kobe Wanted his legacy to be about inspiring people to inspire other people to be the best version of themselves - that was the mamba mentality - so the best thing you can do to honor him in the aftermath of this unbearable tragedy is to find something that you’re passionate about and work as hard as you can so be great at it! And then do your best to be the inspiration for someone else. According to Kibe, this became his most important legacy, bc it would truly live on forever. That 6th ring became nothing more than jewelry once he realized that he had the power to change people’s lives OFF the court. His passion, dedication and work ethic that he exhibited in basketball was his way of life in everything. He was more than just the greatest b-ball player ever- he was the an even better human being! Let him live on in all of us! Let him be the inspiration you need to reach greatness and then pay it forward! Don’t let his death bring you down - let it lift u to your greatest version of yourself!!
i remember this interview just like yesterday live on cable TV back in the days for all you babies out there RIP mamba best player i ever seen since MJ
"You can know it all you want but until you have to pick up that ✝ that only God can carry, and He picks up YOU and the ✝ that YOU can't carry.....THEN YOU KNOW!" #GODisGreat!! #RIP
Kobe is a great speaker, he doesn't let questions that ask, rattle his cave. He is extremely poise and he knows how to answer every question, straight forward, eyes directly on SAS. I love how he talked about God, that lets me know and everyone else that his FAITH IN GOD IS VERY STRONG and he knows there is nothing that GOD WILL NOT DO FOR HIM. IT'S LIKE KOBE AND JESUS HAVE THEIR OWN THING GOING. I love it and I'm happy for him. Thank you Kobe for silenting the NAY SAYERS. They need to play this interview, again and again, man it is awesome. Thank you again, MaxaMillion711for sharing, thank you. RIP Kobe, we love you always. It's Kobe always and forever, the Black Mamba.
"Life is short, you can't go around carrying garbage." Kobe Bryant. "God is great, God is great don't get no simpler than that." Kobe Bryant "You can know it all you want, but untill you got to pick up that cross that you can't carry, and he picks it for you and Carry's you and that cross, then you know." Kobe Bryant. Rip Kobe. Love you mn.
im a spurs and kobe fan but no he didnt. kobe was destroying kings tho, no doubt. good games but he wasnt killing manu, tony and especially duncan bro. good memories tho
Kobe is a hard worker, took everything seriously. Shaq likes to joke around then work out a little bit. Shaq said the reason they lost the 2004 finals is because Kobe wants to be the man and take all the shots.
Rip Kobe, you were more than just a basketball player you were a leader of men. An intelligent and wise human being. The world was a better place with you in it. Just a angel who lived for God and his will. Your purpose was fulfilled in this life, enjoy eternity with your lord kobe and gigi. Your works on earth will be forever remembered.
Kobe is humble and he always was focused, but now it seems that he is more alert and attentive. Kobe was always about winning and bettering himself but he was also did more to inspire the players that he played with and all those on the other team. Kobe inspired all of us by the way he played the game. He should have gotten more MVP awards than he did, I felt like they short changed or shall I say cheaped him. Kobe never let anything that was said about him worry him, he is the prefect example for all of us to follow, Thanks MaxaMllion711 for sharing with us. Thank you Stephen A. Smith for this frank interview with the Legendary Visionary Kobe. Thank you for the no excuse conversation with Kobe, he does not apology for being the amazing player he was, and after retirement business man. I'm happy that he got the chance to spend as much time with his family as he possibly could before retirement and afterward. Enjoy the interview, Kobe is Kobe an amazing father, husband and basketball player. It's great that he has as many interview as he could make and the memories from them is awesome. Kobe always gives great advice and he inspires you to go to the next level in life as he would when playing the game of basketball. Kobe is the GREAEST. Please stop blaming him for Shaq leaving the Lakers, it was time. With Shaq there Kobe never would have been as great as he is, Shaq had to go in order for Kobe to grow into the man, person, and professional player that he is. Indeed he is the GOAT, at a young age. Interview was informative, Stephen A. can do everyone a favor and stop being so PREACHE. He needs to respect Kobe enough to know that was not Kobe's fault because Shaq is no longer a Laker player, that was Shaq decision. So, stop blaming Kobe. Shaq is not a child and he will speak on it whenever he decide too. So, leave Kobe alone and stop. It hurts bad enough with Kobe not being here. RIP Kobe and Gigi.
On point brother! I came acrossed on your comment at this moment. Damn I really miss my favorite player, Kobe Bean. Rest in peace Black Mamba! And just to add up, recently, Shaq revealed that he left Lakers in '04 because he only wanted a bigger paycheck. But that time, Laker management leaned on signing Kobe on a greater deal and Shaq found a great deal in Miami Heat. Great paycheck as well. And Shaq said that maybe that was the time that Kobe should be the Alpha and Leader of the Laker squad moving forward.
He definitely knew the game he admitted his wrong made things right and put family over everything he was the best and left us to soon he and his daughter who was Lil Mamba are in a better place 🙏💙🙏💙
Back when stephen a was the man...now he's stephen fetchet. This interview was amazing & that show was amazing. Interesting how time changes perspective & perception
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35:48 “Second one coming in May” RIP Gigi 😢
😢
32:16 too .....
wow smh
Yea..... Crazy huh😪😪😪
😢😢
34:40 When He carries you AND the cross!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Praise Jesus!
Marisa Turner the crowd should’ve started shouting right there
💖💖
I love how he spoke about keeping his family together. RIP Kobe and Gigi.
@@quamiyahtucker1247 I know I would have!!! Hallelujah 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 #JesusIsReal
KOBE DID KNOW THE LORD, AND IM PROUD OF HIM MY BROTHER IN CHRIST JESUS!
This interview popped into my head the minute I got the news he was gone.
Sorry dude but Kobe was part of the Baphomet crew
Hi Kobe Bryant was one of my most favorite NBA Super Star. Watching interviews of him inspired and motivated me to see the real inner beauty of myself. Kobe listen to my bible teaching airwave and he took time out of his busy schedule to study the bible. I can certainly say that he received Christ as his personal saviour . Kobe was a lovely and humble person. Everyone who knows him wanted to be drawn to him. He was my personal mentor and advisor. When am going through situations that I don't fully understand I can always call on him and when he gets through counselling me am blessed. He was a mentor to my two sons and they loved him. He taught them the game and beauty of basketball. He was me and my kids best friend. He teachers a person how to work and be the best that they can be in their work field. To his wife and kids I must say that y'all had a great and wonderful husband and dad. Vanessa I will not hide this from you. I admire your late husband strength and beauty as a great roll model. The bible says to speak the truth. I always pray to God to bless me and my 2 sons with a husband and father exactly like Kobe .To me I can't accept the feeling like he has passed. I still think of him and his daughter and the others like they are alive. To Gigi she is a beautiful girl I saw the pictures of how she cling to her family especially hee dad. I know that you and her sisters will miss her and their dad very much. Kobe and Gigi and the others. To me you will always be alive. My sympathy goes out to Kobes parents and siblings and the rest of his family especially the kids that he loved so much. Your love and dream also Gigi love will stay alive in my heart. With love from sweet P.
ORGULLO BORICUA#27¡¡¡ no he wasn’t dumb ass lmaoooo he was a damn blood sacrifice himself
@@MultiKushie who sacrificed him?
when he said life is short that sent chills down my spine.....
His spirit still lives💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛😘l love and miss Kobe 😘💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛
34:24 “God is Great”
Paul Villines I came here after Jon Jones posted
Paul Villines Come on Bishop Bryant 😂😂😂
💖💖💖✝️
Paul Villines....I had to pause it. Can’t stop crying. It’s heartbreaking that we don’t get a real appreciation for each other until they’re gone. So exceptional. God bless his wife, his parents and millions that he positively impacted. Jordan is my all time player but he’s a asshole after basketball. Kobe has a genuine appreciation for second chances for helping your brother. Lebron is comfortable in his space. Rest easy Mamba
Dameian Jones 👊🏽
Seen Kobe play twice in person,he's one of the best ever in NBA history
i got to see him twice as well and both times he gave me my money’s worth I’ll cherish those memories forever..
Seen him around 15 times ,living in La. he is the 🐐. Rest In Peace
@@sevsha7669 what!!!!!!!! So if u live in LA u really get to see Kobe? I thought he lived in a castle or something
I’m so jealous of u bro. Kobe is like a god to me. 😢
Seen em once n the mf is the best ever
RIP to the greatest laker ever
24th like
magic is alive
naturalselector85 Magic even said that Kobe is the greatest laker ever . So who are u to say he’s not
@@Slipknot5301 kobe better
2nd***
34:25 mark...that's where it's at, quote I'll keep in my heart. When He picks u up and your cross you have to carry...very powerful
Hallelujah! That's a sermon all by itself!!!!
@@reginaluster9121 agreed
Thank you! I was looking for it!
34:20 GOD IS GREAT 🙌🏽💯 Love you Kobe
Stephen A and Kobe both crushed this.
Fire interview 🔥
Rip Mamba ❤️
Bishop Bryant spoke a word right there when he said when He carries you AND that cross
AMEN!
Off course I would say the same
I stood and clapped with everybody when kobe came out...... man I miss my basketball Idol so much 😢😢
Mee too
😢 bro we're so lucky to have lived in that era... Basketball players were like Super Heroes back then...A.i. Kobe meant everything to me as a kid...They made my childhood so when Kobe died a piece of my childhood died. And it's not just nostalgia of my childhood. The reason it broke me down so bad is because I watched him as an adult as much as I did as a child. Not only old games but I watched every interview. My heart is still broken til this day
God is great, it dont get more simpler then that man. You can know it all you want until you gotta pick up that cross that you can't carry and he picks it up and carries you and that cross, then you know it. I have never heard anything more well said. You are with God our maker now Kobe and so dearly missed and you were so right when you said life is short. We ALL miss and love you.
Love you, Kobe❤
I love the way A.I. Talked about kobe, he has always respected the mamba!!💯💜💛
He's a Godly man and knows humbleness all well-developing greatness. I'll miss you, Kobe💕 . Be with God Kobe he's got something even bigger for you to do.
My goat 😭I’ve watched almost every podcast
That is what a Man looks like, sounds like, and thinks like.
An outstanding student can become a masterful professor.
Thank you, God-bless & RIP, Mamba!
You make me laugh
Whenever Kobe speaks, everyone listens.
Oooh Kobe... such a beautiful loving soul... no words can even express what a man you were.. 💜💛💜💛💜💛 love you always
What a Legendary person and interview 🙌🏼
Rip Mamba. Thanks for all the memories. Loved basketball because of guys like you.
what an interview! this is the Expose that truly uncovers the soul of Kobe Bryant greatness Cheers, Kudos to a real faith exchange .. will make us believe what we cant see or understand. thanks Stephen A Smith... quite frankly
I love that....... "faith exchange".....👏
GraceCaroline Walker and what I most enjoyed about Stephen A’s interviewing techniques/talent was he endorses the interviewee to expound on a response. There’s no close-end answers, he wants open-end questions i.e, it was great, or it was amazing. Stephen A challenges the responder to be explicit in explaining what is meant by great, amazing.
@@awillis244 i just relooked at the interview.. the whole interview and besides the tears just flowing all over again, I am struck by the definition that Kobe himself created Granity - Greatness to Infinity. why do i keep crying so much. I cant even begin to imagine Vanessa, his daughter and the little babies, his mother, father and sisters.. grief moments daily. I honestly feel what the toll of grief does .. and the depression begin to seep in, and I am just an outsider looking on
@34:27 By his mouth movements, Kobe is seething from within. He either didn't want that question asked or a very painful reminder. RIP KOBE & GIGI
Stephan A did too much
CLASSIC Interview with Stephen A. Smith with Kobe Bryant!!!!! Great!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️🏀🏀🏀🏀
This is my favor player of all time. I was going to hit like but it would of went to #25. His# is 24
@@MonzEasley respect 🤣💯💯💯💯‼️‼️
Kobe is so humble, and modest! He's really a gifted young man, he's very informative, he knows what he is talking about. No matter how many guys come after him he will find a way to come out on top. Kobe is a tough cat to beat and he will not let anyone defeat him. Kobe knows his craft and he's well aware of how to express himself. So, talented, gifted, and a #Girl Dad! Kobe got it going on, he's the boss.
Betty Jean Stokes man 👍👍👍👍👍
RIH. We miss you Kobe
This man today as i speak 3 days after his and his daughter's memorial... is remembered for his hard work he gave to the game of basketball.
He is seen as a man that has made his own era, his own brand.
He is seen today as an inspiration
A hero
Los Angeles has been mourning his passing and celebrating his life for 4 weeks now. It still feels unreal but here we are.
Now we wait for his H.O.F. induction.
R.I.P Kobe, Gigi and the seven passenger that have lost their lives.
9:44 Aside from the interview, the highlights are childhood memories. R.I.P. Mr. Kobe Bryant.
Jordan Clone is evident in this interview the tone of voice the mannerisms, GOAT TALK
@Lucci Rivera Official Music Page Didn't like Kobe as a player either I think because I was a huge Jordan fan but as he got older I became a fan of Kobe the man and father.
@Lucci Rivera Official Music Page imitation is the greatest form of flattery. He admired MJ more than any of us, therefore we really can't knock him about it.
Kobes a genius bruh. GOAT.
CopterReacts He really was dude spoke 3 languages and was wise beyond his years.
Genius YES!
The pride in Kobe’s laughter starting at 7:57 mark proves how much they had respect for each other
Rest easy King Kobe‼️‼️❤️
We miss you Kobe! We love you man!
Imagine Losing The Greatest Big Man Ever And Winning 2/3 finals without him
Shaq is not the greatest big man ever he is the third best center of all time behind Kareem and Wilt
@@ronin2981 well yeah but I pout Shaq because he never lived up to his potential and you still saw what he could do
@@RheemQ Shaq better than Wilt, Wilt was a selfish stat padder, that has been proven decades ago.
Shaq all day
He 3Peated finals trip In The West after losing Shaq with his second best player being Paul Gasol
SAS: Y'all don't realize Kobe tryna be the greatest ever. Is that true?
Kobe: gotta get a couple more rings first.
SAS: are you?
Kobe: You know what? I won't rest until we do. Ima continue to work hard...
Man Kobe worked his ass off from that 04-11 season tryna get them rings
you said it! Unlike some other cats - we won't name - who keep jumping teams and signing players to win the easiest way.
@@JSB-2Z-2K I think I know this guy. 😁😆
04-13 bro
@@MakaveliDior real talk I'll Neva forget when he hit them 2 clutch 3 pointers against the raptors (of course somehow as fate would have it the raptors always got it the worst in particular from Kobe 😂😂just something I've noticed) shit was insane.
Rip Kobe and Gigi he was robbed of the MVP that season
True story....that's the year Kobe became my #1 guy
@@kinglo3145 facts he going crazy he had 50 points or more streak and he scored 81 that year and he almost knocked the Sun's out the playoffs
@@mexia23 he blew a 3-1 lead, dwade was better that year
kobe wasn't the best player in the world until the next season
This man will live for ages 💔💯
Long Live Kobe Bryant♾🖤
el habahi 80 stfu dumbass
el habahi 80 you’re right no man should be idolize in fact nothing should be idolize but we can remember him.
Fav player hands down. Rest easy 🐐
This show reminds me of Martin's talk show on his television show.
Senate Transportation Services NYC Word On The Street?😂😂😂
37:25 "but I know they need me"....😭😭
LEL 201 💔
Kobe says LIFE IS SHORT AT 32:10 WOW RIP Kobe
Why is that a surprise
32:08 Wow.... Crazy to hear...RIP KOBE!
Kobe:Life is too short😔
Kobe the GOAT
Pre Light ok lol
I remember watching this live. Man , Kobe was special. May God Rest His Soul.
My whole life spurs Tim fan... and only now after he retired Not died that I realize how much I was a fun of his too but the part he says I won’t rest till I win a couple championships gave me chills cuz as we all know 4 years later ... Damn rip
Kobe
U are fake just like kobe
32 minute mark “Life is too short”
- Kobe
☝🏼
I was through at 34:25… God is great!!! That whole quote is rich! “…And He carries you and the cross, then you know.”
@@TheNationsRListening don’t remember that but stills sounds something valuable !!….
It’s crazy how time flies. It really feels like seven or eight years ago that Kobe had came into the league in that Shaq had come to the Lakers. I remember Michael Jordan retiring and then the Lakers dominating for three years in a row. Feels like this era, the mid to thousands was just A few years ago and it really feels like that second great Lakers run with Kobe and Pau was just two years ago. When I started watching basketball Michael Jordan was already the man so I came into basketball with him established already. I can’t believe that Kobe‘s 20 year career came and went so fast. He is only a year older than me And I remember not knowing anything about him and just being excited that Shaquille O’Neal was on our team finally. However it didn’t take long at all for Kobe to show everyone that he was just as important to this team as Shaq . And I remember my best friend in the world taking me to a sports bar in downtown Raleigh so we could watch Kobe‘s last game as a Laker when he dropped 60 points. I will always consider myself in the other Laker fans of these 2000s some of the greatest sports fans of all time because we got to witness Kobe. Thank you so much for everything you gave us in all the hard work that you put in. There will never be a Nother Kobe Bryant and we will never forget you. Rest in peace to the great Kobe Bryant.
Dang you are nearly Kobe's age. Did you ever see any of his games in person?
I close my eyes and I hear Michael Jordan’s voice. Greatness echoes.
Crazy how highly Kobe was viewed during these years he was considered top 3 all time during this time nowadays they barely have him in top 10
3 years later he would keep that promise. rip Kobe, Gianna, and the others
This was an amazing interview rip 💛💜💛💜💛
The Most important thing I ever heard Kobe Bryant say and I totally agree with him. When he was asked when did he realized he was going basically through this rough point in his life and how he handled it. Kobe Bryant said GOD is Great! It’s just that Simple! He said when you realize that He not only carry your Cross But when He carry you and your Cross. That’s the most Powerful Truth that Kobe Bryant could have learned. When he realized that Jesus Christ doesn’t just carry our Cross, He carry us too. Sometimes we all Pray and give our problems we can’t handle to GOD but at the same time we think we can handle other things ourselves. But NO, we need Jesus to take it all, I believe that’s how Kobe had the Strength to play through all The Physical Suffering he played through, because he knew The Power his Strength came from. He was my Greatest Player because He learned to Surrender it All to Jesus, the Son, of GOD. Keep His Legacy Alive 🥰🥰Cora Williams, Birmingham, Al
34:10 to 34:50 shit made me tear up 😔 RIP BLACK MAMBA AND MAMBACITA 💜💛💜💛
Not only among the greatest ever but also a very brilliant man. Really miss watching Kobe.
Old school. Throwback. I might actually watch this entire thing lol
Kobe and Jordan will always be the two greatest..they both carry themselves professionally..and competed at the highest levels every game they played...as a fan...i would like to thank them for some of the greatest sport entertainment ever.
RIP Kobe miss you bro
Honest interview from Kobe!
Never seen this until now. Kobe is so great and a man of God too. Love him and we all miss you 8.
This interview changed my life as a kid
Swear I love him with all my heart
RIP Kobe Bean!!! Always and forever! #1/26/2020
damn his mannerism were just like Jordan back then
Maroccomar 23...that’s because he hadn’t figured out how to be the best Kobe yet. He was trying hard to be everything his idol was
Dameian Jones kobe's idol was his dad. That's what his say.
Jacob...he loved his dad but if you watched him from his first game on, you’d understand my point. How old are you Sir? Why does every comment you make on RUclips have to be attacked?
@@kobe4576 my man kob also said hes playinn like magic did but ist obvious it was a political answer cus everbody knows he copied mj style even the pose when he won. but theres Nothing bad About that. Nothing new under the sun bro
Kobe Wanted his legacy to be about inspiring people to inspire other people to be the best version of themselves - that was the mamba mentality - so the best thing you can do to honor him in the aftermath of this unbearable tragedy is to find something that you’re passionate about and work as hard as you can so be great at it! And then do your best to be the inspiration for someone else. According to Kibe, this became his most important legacy, bc it would truly live on forever. That 6th ring became nothing more than jewelry once he realized that he had the power to change people’s lives OFF the court. His passion, dedication and work ethic that he exhibited in basketball was his way of life in everything. He was more than just the greatest b-ball player ever- he was the an even better human being! Let him live on in all of us! Let him be the inspiration you need to reach greatness and then pay it forward! Don’t let his death bring you down - let it lift u to your greatest version of yourself!!
So true, what he could have accomplished had he lived.
R.I.P. to Kobe and Gianna. Also the others that perished with them. God bless
A.I. was right on the money. When LeBron James went to Miami, everyone turned on him.
That's correct sir! They were waiting for him to mess up
i like LeBron on Miami tho
AI the realest there ever was, wears his heart on his sleeve, that man is LOVED everywhere.
i remember this interview just like yesterday live on cable TV back in the days for all you babies out there RIP mamba best player i ever seen since MJ
As a teen in those days, Quite Frankly was appointment viewing for me
THAT SMILE IS SO AWESOME
Mamba forever my favourite player for the Lakers, K.Bryant also my little mamba Gigi both RIP. Love Kobe interviews.
After he scored that 81 against toronto it was mad respect for frim there on out for me
"You can know it all you want but until you have to pick up that ✝ that only God can carry, and He picks up YOU and the ✝ that YOU can't carry.....THEN YOU KNOW!" #GODisGreat!! #RIP
That part was deep. Not gonna lie I teared up. Christ is Great. RIP Kobe.
Kobe is a great speaker, he doesn't let questions that ask, rattle his cave. He is extremely poise and he knows how to answer every question, straight forward, eyes directly on SAS. I love how he talked about God, that lets me know and everyone else that his FAITH IN GOD IS VERY STRONG and he knows there is nothing that GOD WILL NOT DO FOR HIM. IT'S LIKE KOBE AND JESUS HAVE THEIR OWN THING GOING. I love it and I'm happy for him. Thank you Kobe for silenting the NAY SAYERS. They need to play this interview, again and again, man it is awesome. Thank you again, MaxaMillion711for sharing, thank you. RIP Kobe, we love you always. It's Kobe always and forever, the Black Mamba.
"Life is short, you can't go around carrying garbage." Kobe Bryant.
"God is great, God is great don't get no simpler than that." Kobe Bryant
"You can know it all you want, but untill you got to pick up that cross that you can't carry, and he picks it for you and Carry's you and that cross, then you know." Kobe Bryant.
Rip Kobe. Love you mn.
No athlete has dealt with more controversy than Kobe and still succeeded. Rip Kobe.
What Kobe said at 32:08 💯💯
What a gift from God, to put this beautiful soul on this earth! He raises the bar of having FAITH!
Miss and am inspired from you, Kobe!
REPLACEMENT Isnt POSSIBLE we love you Kobe and Gigi💙
Funny thing is I grew up a Spurs fan and I can remember Kobe. He killed us every season. A lot of memories RIP Brother. Sad
im a spurs and kobe fan but no he didnt. kobe was destroying kings tho, no doubt. good games but he wasnt killing manu, tony and especially duncan bro. good memories tho
T-MUSTAFA 33 spurs beat lakers in 2003 second round
@@raymundlagdamen6628 Kobe completely dominated SA in the '01 & '08 playoffs
Marvin Lynch ok? And what’s your point?
@@raymundlagdamen6628 To prove your point extremely flawed...which took very little effort
Who cancelled this show? I could see SAS doing this again with the studio audience.
…man this whole interview was dope.
Shoutout to Stephen A, KOB, & A.I.
Still seems so surreal. I am still in denial.
37:08..... damn..... talk about a tear jerker....
Rest Easy Mamba! You are a Legend~
The GOAT
Kobe is a hard worker, took everything seriously. Shaq likes to joke around then work out a little bit. Shaq said the reason they lost the 2004 finals is because Kobe wants to be the man and take all the shots.
A blessed heavenly birthday to you Kobe 8/23/23😘💜💛💜😘💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛l miss you dude
Who’s watching this interview in 04-24-2021 RIP (KOBE BEAN BRYANT)
Rip Kobe, you were more than just a basketball player you were a leader of men. An intelligent and wise human being. The world was a better place with you in it. Just a angel who lived for God and his will. Your purpose was fulfilled in this life, enjoy eternity with your lord kobe and gigi. Your works on earth will be forever remembered.
Miss you Mamba 🙏💜💛🐐
best one so far
40:51 My guy is resting peacefully now. RIP KB
G.O.A.T.
So his wife was pregnant with Gigi here 35:50ish.
Yes!!!
Rip 🐐
They should bring this back. Rip💔
Hell yeah they should
Kobe is humble and he always was focused, but now it seems that he is more alert and attentive. Kobe was always about winning and bettering himself but he was also did more to inspire the players that he played with and all those on the other team. Kobe inspired all of us by the way he played the game. He should have gotten more MVP awards than he did, I felt like they short changed or shall I say cheaped him. Kobe never let anything that was said about him worry him, he is the prefect example for all of us to follow, Thanks MaxaMllion711 for sharing with us. Thank you Stephen A. Smith for this frank interview with the Legendary Visionary Kobe. Thank you for the no excuse conversation with Kobe, he does not apology for being the amazing player he was, and after retirement business man. I'm happy that he got the chance to spend as much time with his family as he possibly could before retirement and afterward. Enjoy the interview, Kobe is Kobe an amazing father, husband and basketball player. It's great that he has as many interview as he could make and the memories from them is awesome. Kobe always gives great advice and he inspires you to go to the next level in life as he would when playing the game of basketball. Kobe is the GREAEST. Please stop blaming him for Shaq leaving the Lakers, it was time. With Shaq there Kobe never would have been as great as he is, Shaq had to go in order for Kobe to grow into the man, person, and professional player that he is. Indeed he is the GOAT, at a young age. Interview was informative, Stephen A. can do everyone a favor and stop being so PREACHE. He needs to respect Kobe enough to know that was not Kobe's fault because Shaq is no longer a Laker player, that was Shaq decision. So, stop blaming Kobe. Shaq is not a child and he will speak on it whenever he decide too. So, leave Kobe alone and stop. It hurts bad enough with Kobe not being here. RIP Kobe and Gigi.
On point brother! I came acrossed on your comment at this moment. Damn I really miss my favorite player, Kobe Bean. Rest in peace Black Mamba!
And just to add up, recently, Shaq revealed that he left Lakers in '04 because he only wanted a bigger paycheck. But that time, Laker management leaned on signing Kobe on a greater deal and Shaq found a great deal in Miami Heat. Great paycheck as well. And Shaq said that maybe that was the time that Kobe should be the Alpha and Leader of the Laker squad moving forward.
DOPE Interview. Rest in peace Mamba
He definitely knew the game he admitted his wrong made things right and put family over everything he was the best and left us to soon he and his daughter who was Lil Mamba are in a better place 🙏💙🙏💙
Love Kobe so much damn #8#24#GIGI
Back when stephen a was the man...now he's stephen fetchet. This interview was amazing & that show was amazing. Interesting how time changes perspective & perception
Man Kobe had a nack of turning negative questions(he was trying to embarrass Kobe)into positive answers.i miss you ace Bryant.