nothing sends more chills down my spine during an NBA game than a one on one iso between two elite players. not only is the crowd watching but everyone on the floor is and it's just a thing of beauty to watch
Post torn achilles? 35 years old? 21 year old, quicker, faster, smaller, more agile Irving of 2013-2014 with something to prove? BRING IT! Kobe backs down from no one and I'm sure even his competitors appreciate that.
@@tonio2874 His comment came a year after. When the whole NBA world wanted to see how Kobe's body would hold up after the Achilles injury. He wanted to see if Kobe post Achilles could still lock Kyrie up in 2013-14. Unfortunately Kobe got injured 2 years in a row and they didn't play until his last season but it would be Kobe guarding Bron not Kyrie that night.
Forget just his age, do you also realize how much heavy lifting kobe has had to do? How many minutes he played? How much ground he has to cover now that everyone and their dog shoots 3's? How athletic this generation is particularly at the 1, 2 and 3 spots? His talent is undeniable, he's locked up Bron, Tmac, Wade, A.I, Irving and Jennings this season. Jennings said it was the best defense he's faced in his career thus far and it's one of the first things that Michael Jordan mentions about kobe.
Telling you. When kobe turns it on he's a scary defender. Think about it, hes guarding a guy thats faster,quicker,younger and more explosive. YET he cant get past him. Watching kobe is just insane. the guy is so talented and such a hardworker.
Tied for most all time first team selections with Jordan and KG if I remember correctly. So funny when people say Kobe can't defend, you could argue he is a top 10 all time defender.
"These young bloods...they don't practice the fundamentals anymore. All this hippity hop, crossover stuff. I get buckets. Gotta stay down. Don't reach young blood!"
The scenario was not fair because kobe scored in transition where there are almost no help defense. While kyle(forgot his name) tried to score in halfcourt; if you would see dwight is right behind kobe forcing him to take a jumper instead of maybe a underhand shoot near the basket. Sorry for the wrong grammar,
I dont think they were discussing kobe's defense this season. Juiceman simply made it aware to daftkenny that kobe is one of the best defensive players in the league by presenting him with the awards that he has accomplished. He is included in the 2012 2nd team all-defensive team award therefore, he is one of the best.
This is literally a parallel to the Jordan and Iverson match up. They’re at the top of the key with everyone spread out. He steps up and lifts his shorts and accepts the 1 on 1 challenge. But he didn’t allow the young guy in Kyrie, to get him. Not a shot at Jordan. It’s just crazy how many similar moments they share.
THANK YOU!! You're right on the money, bro. The Laker$ are an absolute joke this year, and the NBA puts out these lame highlight packages to shield the fact that these clowns won't even make the playoffs this year!
he was STILL a grat defender even after 2008-2009. This clip is from 2013 clown. Kobe was ALWAYS a monster on-ball defender. Dude blocked a player more than a decade younger than him at 34.
He is when he WANTS to be. I think he has shown it over the years. He looked a lot more into being a scorer these last 5 years, but when he gets an assignment he rarely fails to deliver. The problem is, it tired him out so you gotta do it in spurts
Defense isnt about stats all the time. Its about how you approach the person on offense, how tough you are, and how disruptive you are. Thats why I say Rondo is the best defender in the league, then Kobe CP3 and D Wade
there is a video taken during the olympic usa tryouts where irving keeps heckling kobe too play him one on one, and kobe said "it would be too easy" looks like irving finally got his wish lol
At the time the Lakers won the championship Gasol was undoubtedly a top 5 PF in the league. It's no coincidence that the Lakers didn't make it to the finals in the post Shaq era until Gasol came along, Kobe wanted to leave the Lakers before Gasol came. Kobe definitely didn't win those titles alone.
Alone is an expression for superstars- Top ranked players. Kobe's champ team, not even ranked in Top 50. Gasol? Odom? Bynum? Fisher? Nope. Let's see the latest championships.. Celtics- Pierce, Rondo, Garnett Spurs- Parker and Duncan Heat- D.Wade and Shaq What else can I say. Mavs? Honestly doubt they can do that again, but props.
Uncle Drew: Don't jump young blood.
Mamba: I ain't young.
❤️🤣 #RIPKOBE24
damn
Man hard to believe kobe aint with us nomore. Your moves will always be in our hearts
nothing sends more chills down my spine during an NBA game than a one on one iso between two elite players. not only is the crowd watching but everyone on the floor is and it's just a thing of beauty to watch
he tried getting his AI crossing MJ moment but failed! lmao
jonisrockin he didn't try to cross tho. He tried to post him up for some retarded reason. He would have a better chance at trying to cross him.
jonisrockin he did try to cross him.. have u ever played ball? He only posted up when kobe didnt bite his shitty cross
herniño Gappi hahahahahahahahahahahahaha you mad!
br714 ay hahahaha salty kyrie fan go fuck urself
Either way if he tried to cross him it’s kobe he ain’t getting no where he might have the best handles but it’s kobe 😂
"You have to guard, you're NOT gonna lock me up!"
neirrad EASY $ EASY $
KB0824
Kobe Locke’s him down only one time though besides that Kobe never did anything else
Markel Paige 🔒🔒🔒
@@markelpaige2268 you are right, but if you miss one time with Kobe that can be the end of the game.
LMFAOOOOOOO
"EASY MONEY"
Kobe's like taking candy from a baby
Kobe and Jordan are the last players in Basketball history that you want to play 1 on 1 against.
They'll destroy you.
I'd put prime Vince Carter in that list too.
@MrFraiche you're an idiot
vince carter what, Garnett you mean
Nbaovernfl L, AI crossed everyone what's your point
MrFraiche Durant is probs better 1 on 1 than carter.
This is the prime example of why Kobe separates himself from the rest of the league. Does it on both sides of the ball.
But james harden tho
+jeramyleon James Harden Defense academy 😂😂😂
So he dribbles?
Bron plays all 5 positions
@@prince_shystie can’t guard the perimeter.
Rip Kobe! 🐐
All NBA first team defense 9 times, nice try Kyrie.
tubenachos 12x all defense
12 Time all NBA Defense OVERALL. Goat Kobe.
Probably the most underrated part of Kobes game. defense
not really, man, he's been acknowledged as one of the best defensive players of all time. His defense was given all the credit it deserves. RIP Mamba
Everybody knows the GOAT MAMBA'S defense was all time great bro. There was no secret
The most underrated was triple-double Kobe when he had to play PG for a little while towards the end of his career
when they play kobe is the uncle drew.
One does not simply cross and score on Kobe
facts after A.I. in the 90s/early 00s Kobe wasn't gonna let anyone else work him off that cross and score 😂
I love Kobe but Steph cooked him numerous times when he tried locking him up lol
Pariah idk bout that
Kobe's my guy but don't forget Gilbert Arenas crossed him twice and scored on him
@@henrydorval7487 but if 1v1, agent zero might not be able to do all the time, and I don’t think arenas can guard Kobe
Post torn achilles? 35 years old? 21 year old, quicker, faster, smaller, more agile Irving of 2013-2014 with something to prove? BRING IT! Kobe backs down from no one and I'm sure even his competitors appreciate that.
This happened 2011-12 season bruh, Dwight's 1st stint in LA and its the year before kobe torn his achilles. R.I.P Kobe/Gigi...
@@tonio2874 This happened in the 2012-2013 season
@@tonio2874 His comment came a year after. When the whole NBA world wanted to see how Kobe's body would hold up after the Achilles injury. He wanted to see if Kobe post Achilles could still lock Kyrie up in 2013-14. Unfortunately Kobe got injured 2 years in a row and they didn't play until his last season but it would be Kobe guarding Bron not Kyrie that night.
This is Like Iverson busting Jordans Ass, EXCEPT Kyrie ain't no Iverson.
Kobe clamped up iverson anyways lol
Iverson admitted that MJ almost blocked his shot
Nope ruclips.net/video/dSsgXqME5u8/видео.html ai had a lot times where he scored on kobe
Forget just his age, do you also realize how much heavy lifting kobe has had to do? How many minutes he played? How much ground he has to cover now that everyone and their dog shoots 3's? How athletic this generation is particularly at the 1, 2 and 3 spots? His talent is undeniable, he's locked up Bron, Tmac, Wade, A.I, Irving and Jennings this season. Jennings said it was the best defense he's faced in his career thus far and it's one of the first things that Michael Jordan mentions about kobe.
Funny thing is, people say Jordan would get cooked in today’s era. But Jordan was an even better defender than Kobe
I bet Kyrie was embarrassed and didn't get enough focus after all that.
"Easyy Money... Easy Money"
-Kobe
KOBE!!!! His defense too elite
Rest in Paradise Kobe 🙏🏼
Kobe can't play lockdown D?? you sound sleep
Ryan - I don't think anyone ever said that while sober.
Travis Blankenship kyrie said that
Am just glad to see my boy Kobe having a league MVP season so far !
kobe: nice try young fella but not me!!!
Fun fact. Kobe has the most all nba defense selections in NBA history.
Kyrie is an all-star caliber guard, but Kobe just schooled the shit out of him with that d. That was some sick D, no doubt.
Bro Kobe came into his own in this league having battles with A.I., he was more than capable of shutting Kyrie down on an iso.
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kyrie is fool he taste the great block of kobe.
Rest in Peace Kobe ❤
R.I.P Kobe 😥
Kobe Bryant: "EASY MONEY...EASY MONEY!"
I'm here because they were trash talking in Olympic practice.
Goat 🏀 Rip Kobe.
Served Kyrie a slice of humble pie! Kobe was like, theres level to this shit!
Telling you. When kobe turns it on he's a scary defender. Think about it, hes guarding a guy thats faster,quicker,younger and more explosive. YET he cant get past him. Watching kobe is just insane. the guy is so talented and such a hardworker.
Cant wait for the 1 on 1. They made a deal to do a 1on1 game next year or something
soon as he pulled his shorts up you knew it was over
Literally what Kobe said would happen
Kobe was the only guy used to stop Prime AI. Locked him down at shooting 0-10. You can know how great Kobe’s defense was.
This is like Allen Iverson versus Michael Jordan gone wrong
kobe blocks kevin durant,michael jordan,lebronjames 2times
No need to mention Lebron, coz it’s common sense. But prime KD still the bug, the only chance is to play really physical against KD
Tied for most all time first team selections with Jordan and KG if I remember correctly. So funny when people say Kobe can't defend, you could argue he is a top 10 all time defender.
The living legend!!!
Kyrie: I almost had you
Bean: You never had your car!
Word. Especially when it comes to being A perimeter defenders.
KOBE YOU ARE TOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD
“Easy money. Easy money”
Crowd went crazy when kyrie sized up kobe. They knew about that 1on 1 game . It was awsome
thats the one on one we talking about
"You just came out of high school kid" lol! Nice!
Kryrie You Shouldn't Have Trash Talked Kobe
This is true. Good team defensive players don't always get recognition because it doesn't necessarily translate into individual statistics.
I love Kobe playing onold school basketball defense. This is about not taking the bait but hard nose defense.
LORD OF THE RINGS WITH THE BLOCK AND THE BUCKET 🪣 LMAO 😂👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 REST IN PEACE KOBE 🙏🏾✊🏾
A classic battle.
"These young bloods...they don't practice the fundamentals anymore. All this hippity hop, crossover stuff. I get buckets. Gotta stay down. Don't reach young blood!"
Kobe can lockdown whoever he wants to.. Even Lebron,Wade,Melo
that beginning cross though
R.I.P GOAT
Yessir challenge ACCEPTED, do your best!😈 rip KB24 absolute baller
The scenario was not fair because kobe scored in transition where there are almost no help defense. While kyle(forgot his name) tried to score in halfcourt; if you would see dwight is right behind kobe forcing him to take a jumper instead of maybe a underhand shoot near the basket. Sorry for the wrong grammar,
Can't wait to see there one on one bet this summer
The greatest ball handler of all time and still couldn’t shake Kobe. It shows what a beast he was. Capped the whole league twice without Shaq
I dont think they were discussing kobe's defense this season. Juiceman simply made it aware to daftkenny that kobe is one of the best defensive players in the league by presenting him with the awards that he has accomplished. He is included in the 2012 2nd team all-defensive team award therefore, he is one of the best.
easy money, EASY MONEY! EASY MONEY! - Kobe Bryant
Kobe makes em look like a toy and also reminds me of when he balled up bow wow lol
he made the all defensive 2nd team last year. that means his a top 10 player in the leauge at defense
Oh yea btw 12 time all NBA defensive team. 10 of them being on the firs team.. For those of you clowns saying Kobe doesn't play defense.
Big Kobeeee! AMAZING
And THIS is Kobe Bryant.
Did you not see the defense and pressure Kobe was putting on Kyrie? That takes skill
kobe was like nope nigga you not gonna do me like ai did mj
not today young bull
Exciting 1 on 1 match!
This is literally a parallel to the Jordan and Iverson match up. They’re at the top of the key with everyone spread out. He steps up and lifts his shorts and accepts the 1 on 1 challenge. But he didn’t allow the young guy in Kyrie, to get him. Not a shot at Jordan. It’s just crazy how many similar moments they share.
THANK YOU!! You're right on the money, bro. The Laker$ are an absolute joke this year, and the NBA puts out these lame highlight packages to shield the fact that these clowns won't even make the playoffs this year!
he's been a great defender up until 2008-09. especially in 2000, he was a lockdown defender.
he was STILL a grat defender even after 2008-2009. This clip is from 2013 clown. Kobe was ALWAYS a monster on-ball defender. Dude blocked a player more than a decade younger than him at 34.
That reminded me of when A.I took MJ 1 on 1 like that when Iverson was a Rookie. Except the results were the opposite.
Well I'm a Lakers fan, and lose or win I'll still support my team.
The ONLY ONE......
He is when he WANTS to be. I think he has shown it over the years. He looked a lot more into being a scorer these last 5 years, but when he gets an assignment he rarely fails to deliver. The problem is, it tired him out so you gotta do it in spurts
really nice def
kobe you are the best..
Defense isnt about stats all the time. Its about how you approach the person on offense, how tough you are, and how disruptive you are. Thats why I say Rondo is the best defender in the league, then Kobe CP3 and D Wade
Kobe!!! Yes!!
Kobe teaching that YOUNG BLOOD how veterans do it! #therealuncledrew
yes, the most fortunate player of all time
Kobe's been playing 1 on 5 all the time and someone actually challenge him 1 on 1? lol
Who here after kyries live
Who is here after that kyrie insta live...👍👍👍
100% TRUE BRO. LAKERS TILL I DIE !!!
there is a video taken during the olympic usa tryouts where irving keeps heckling kobe too play him one on one, and kobe said "it would be too easy" looks like irving finally got his wish lol
Rip legend ❤️
At the time the Lakers won the championship Gasol was undoubtedly a top 5 PF in the league. It's no coincidence that the Lakers didn't make it to the finals in the post Shaq era until Gasol came along, Kobe wanted to leave the Lakers before Gasol came. Kobe definitely didn't win those titles alone.
He's only 20 years old and the kid's filled with talent.
HE DIDNT KNOOOOOW
Kobe's a great defender when he wants to be
Uncle Drew meet Grandpa Drew. He just taught you a lesson young blood.
when did you start watching NBA? i think when LeChoke moved to Heat, right?
"watch some tape"- kobe
lol at 0:36 the commentator forgot what 57 minus 49 was
The Mamba proved his point
Kyrie was taught a lesson now he has grown and has improved thanks to Kobe's lesson on defense and offense standards
trying to duplicate the MJ and A.I moments but failed miserably
Alone is an expression for superstars- Top ranked players. Kobe's champ team, not even ranked in Top 50. Gasol? Odom? Bynum? Fisher? Nope.
Let's see the latest championships..
Celtics- Pierce, Rondo, Garnett
Spurs- Parker and Duncan
Heat- D.Wade and Shaq
What else can I say. Mavs? Honestly doubt they can do that again, but props.