The Last Dance: Final Game between Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant (2010)
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- A.I. vs. Kobe delivered the throwback duel fans paid to see. Just like in the 2001 NBA finals, Bryant's Lakers came out on top.
Bryant roused the 20,000 fans who came to jeer him as much as they did to root on the 76ers, scoring 24 points to lead Los Angeles to a 99-91 win over Philadelphia on Friday night.
Bryant always packs the Wachovia Center when the he makes his yearly visit to his old stomping grounds. He rarely disappoints in putting on a show for the fans who boo his every touch, yet line the court to snap countless photos.
While Bryant is still in his prime, Allen Iverson is in a steady decline. Lakers coach Phil Jackson said the All-Star showdown misses some of the buzz of years past when both could make the argument they were tops at their position.
Don't tell Iverson. He crossed-over and crashed his way toward a season-high 23 points.
Iverson and Bryant are responsible for Philadelphia's only two sellouts this season. Iverson's first game back in Philadelphia drew 20,664, and Bryant helped draw 20,809 on Friday.
For a half, each let their teammates do all the scoring. Both Bryant and Iverson scored only two points in the first half, and the Lakers led 51-42 at the break.
Then it got fun.
As if to show the first 24 minutes didn't matter, Bryant caught the first pass of the second half, spun and buried a 14-footer.
He gave the Lakers a brief scare moments later. Elton Brand dove for the ball and tripped up Bryant, who instantly grabbed his left knee and hobbled toward the sideline. The Lakers called time out, allowing Bryant some extra time to lightly jog and test out the knee.
Spoiler alert. Bryant can play like an MVP even when he's banged up. He promptly stole the ball and buried a fadeway that gave the Lakers a 15-point lead.
Iverson, one of the greatest small men in league history, showed he's still got something left in those 34-year-old arthritic legs. He nailed one 3-pointer and two possessions later hit another that sliced the deficit to eight.
Iverson showed a glimpse of his former MVP self when he crossed-over Derek Fisher and tossed up a running bank shot as his 6-foot frame slammed onto the unforgiving court. He sank the free throw to complete the three-point play that was vintage Iverson and make it 68-63.
That was about all Iverson and the Sixers could muster to make this one a truly close one.
Bryant stepped to the line late in the third to chants of ``MVP! MVP!'' only to hear it quickly drowned out by boos. He finished the quarter with a little step-back jumper to offset an invigorated Iverson.
Iverson scored 15 points on 6 for 7 shooting in the third to top Bryant's 5 of 7, 14-point quarter. Iverson and Bryant each made 10 baskets in the game from the floor.
The damage was done. The Lakers built a 16-point lead and played the fourth in cruise control.
Pau Gasol had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Ron Artest scored 18 points and Lamar Odom had 13 for the Lakers.
Elton Brand scored 19 points, and Sam Dalembert had 10 points and 12 rebounds.
NOTES: The Sixers outrebounded the Lakers 44-36. ... The Sixers are only 7-16 at home.
Ladies and Gentlemen You Just Witnessed Greatness, Allen Iverson & Kobe Thank You!
Gold Diggers and Simpleton's
I love how they hug at the end. 2 of the biggest rivals of the early 2000's with a lot of respect for each other.
People forget that these two were some intense defenders... two of my favorites to ever play
Idc what nobody says AI will forever be my GOAT .
He is a goat outscored Jordan every game
Overrated super low fg %
My favorite as well. Nobody was as fun to watch!
Your favorite player you mean 😂
@@Jj-uz8rh You read it exactly the way I said it
now this is a worthy upload to watch
***** james worthy isnt here
+joe phil lmao
Allen Iverson is THE GOAT!
he was pretty skilled no doubt, but without championships you can't be the goat or a candidate for..
Jajajaja hahaha kkkkkkkk yayayayaya
Cherif Diop HALL OD FAMER
Melo is the goat
@@rangariraikunedzimwe2780 to win a championship you must have a good lieutenant.... what Iverson lacked
Iverson was the nightmare of Derek Fisher ... LOL
That little guy was most players head ache !
since 1996
He wasn’t playing right kept goin right side Kobe was making him force shots
I watch this game, felt so good AI can answer back
"ALLEN IVERSON & KOBE BRYANT BOTH WAS BALLIN IN THIS GAME!!!!"
I remember being at this game this was also my first nba game I’ve saw in person so seeing my second favorite player proving y he’s the best scorer of all time. RIP to my hero 🙏🏿😭❤️
Jordan? Ai? KD?
@@jdubb6662 Kobe
Iverson was not the best scorer of all time not even close, he was an inaficient shot chucker that scored alot, averaging close to 30 points means nothing if almost half you're shots are air balls or bricks, Michael Jordan was the best scorer ever because he was extremely effecient not wasting nearly any shots, iverson is barely a top 10 scorer of all time
@@jakedooley5300 definitely not talking about AI lol
@@jakedooley5300 Take away dunking, and have any player try to take as many shots as iverson did, they wouldnt have a fg% he has, definitely not with iverson's shot selection, so id say he is the best scorer, only Jordan has the same or more field goal attemps as iverson, and has a higher fg%. Jordan definitely was guaranteed to be "extremely efficient" as he unlike iverson could switch off of shooting if he had an off shooting night, he could resort to dunks, that isnt feasible for a 6 ft player, that weighs under 180 lbs. Jordan better praise God for his huge hands, I bet Jordan would be average without his big hands, he already said he was pretty much trash until his growth spurt happened.
those moves by the mamba were flawless....
It's too bad that we probably won't see Toronto sign Vince Carter for a final season. It's beautiful to see how Philadelphia got Iverson back and retired him from the NBA. :') Memories.
Iverson and kobe two ultimate competitors love to see them show love and fisher too
thank you youtube gives me a show of the early 2000's best SG compilation when i rarely watch live games back inthe days
Dream NBA players! Kobe - Allen.
Kobes spin move jump shot at 3:48 took Willie Greens soul lol
Iverson played this game like it was his last
gorgeous spin move by Kobe! I miss you Kobe!
Sad man, RIP Kobe, big ups to AI forever my #1 🙏🏾
Ai was the best that ever did it hands down
There will NEVER be another AI or Mamba !!!
maybe close, but not the same level, maybe Wiggins and Irving can get close, but not like those two greats. 🏆💯👏🏽🏋️♀️😉🏀
Thanks for the memories Iverson & Bryant!
I saw Wiggins and almost spit out my drink. Then I see this was 5 years ago. Wow. Irving did get close lol. Good times man
I am probably as big a fan of AI as you are bro, thank you for these videos! Anyway, I think you are the only one capable of granting this video request: Can you please compile a Top 10 or compilation of Allen Iverson Best Plays against Kobe. I know he always had Kobe's numbers when they meet. It would be greatly appreciated.
Good memory. I still remember watching this game on live. As an Iverson fan, it was sad to see him suffering in Detroit and Memphis. He was apparently not in a good form as he returned to Philly in 2010, but you see, he switched into THE ANSWER mode as soon as he faces his rival LA and Kobe. Shout out to my heroes❤
5:03 look at kobe pushing off and bumping the shoulder to get him off him and knowing hes out of position and that he can just pull up and fade right there and he'll be open at his sweet spot. beautiful. look at kobe man, so inspirational
He still had IT shame how THE NBA DONE HIM
AI love Kobe and it was mutual. You could just tell by the look on his face when they hugged at the end
I wish ai was still playing
A.I. and Kobe had a beautiful relationship off the court.
I just wished he had taken conditioning and training serious, Because if he had I truly believe will be having a different conversation today.
5:19 Kobe’s behind the backboard sideways fadeaway was unreal!
Allen Iverson has a Goat jump shot, He can't miss. The Greatest Ever to play the game.
i love how this 2000's legends duel for the last time.
love these guys games both my idols right here
yooo, jrue and AI were on the same team, i forgot about that
💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💜4Ever
#LALakers4Life
#GOAT
How many times did AI fall down after no contact.....just in this video? Lmao
he's not in full shape to play like he used to he's gotten a bit chubby too and is out of his true potential in game since detroit
If he didn't fall like that, he would've hurt him self. Guess, he was more careful in this game. I mean Iverson back in 76-ers??? That's full house y'all
His knees aren't what they used to be, so if he landed normally after his jumpshot he might have risked another injury.
Are you implying that he was flopping? lol, that is a dumb thing to think
"he's got in going on with rolls like that"... that's such a demeaning thing to say to a star player.
Now this is *AI's* final game to me
Kobe really did age better than A.I lol
Vino
+Greg Rasmussen kobe is younger than ai.
+jswats92 really? I had no idea :l
Kobe was on that Vino, A.I was on that Henny.....
plus iverson is a smoker.. kobe is not
wouldn't necessary day kobe was better he was just bigger and stronger they were equal in talent neither was better than the other until A.I. injuries started catching up to him then Kobe became far superior but my hats off to them both they were phenomenal athletes two of the greatest to ever lace them the game not going to be the same without neither one I see King James is slowing down also all those playoff miles on his body and Melo and Wade are both in decline with various injuries the league will now belong to Steph,Kyrie,Durant,Jimmy butler,Anthony Davis,Paul George,Westbrook,Kemba Walker,Damian Lillard,Kyle lowery.
RIP KOBE 100
Boy his face said it all at the end of the game like how you letting someone start over me. I'm Allen Iverson, I rebuilt this town since the Doctor left and retired and your starting Dru Holiday over me...what's sad is He really had Alot left and he really was better than the starting PG.. Another thing people don't know he won 50 games N Denver went to the playoffs and the Refs cheated him made a decision not to call no fouls for him people go get Donahue book the Gambling ref
You need to work on your icon, can't see the quarter
AI looks like he was wearing slides lol. Still the Pound for Pound GOAT.
salute to you penny for all of the vids
The crowd still booed on Kobe while doing free throws but cheered quietly when he shot them or a 3 pointer.
Edit: That's respect. RIP Kobe
Kobe just roll up his sleeves and said, "ok it's time to take back over this game, you had a great run Ai"
The only two guys to step onto an nba court and think they can make any and everyshot and actully have you fooled into believing that they can.
+3:40 that's what iverson's been doing his whole career
lol
this guy with blue t-shirt his reaction o kobe's spin is amazing kkkkkkkk man great time MAMBA
How many times AI slide to the floor after his fadeaway. The man's heart and mind still there but his body cant catch up anymore.
My 2 favs ever.
if kobe and shaq won 3 rings together, imagine if it is Iverson and Shaq.
marvin12 resurreccts Iverson and shaq woildnt have won 3 rings together. shaq and kobe was a better combination.
AI couldn't defend his guy like that imagine Kobe in philly and AI in LA wit Shaq I think Kobe and Dikembe might win
@@djish5567 Lol, Kobe has never won with a player scoring anything less than 20 ppg, atleast 1, AI definitely defended, as much as a 6 ft player could guard, his speed wouldve been truly too much for any team to handle with Shaq causing all of that distraction in the paint
@@melekelewis2945 Lol, kobe lost like 3 with shaq, 1 of which being a finals they had no business losing, and 1 ring they got was bogus cheating, iverson would have gotten the 3 legitimately, and the 4th one
This was Wade and Lebron that did team up + add Rasheed Wallace as Chris Bosh.
Yeah Iverson was a little older but Kobe took care of his body better than everyone else and took the game a lot more serious. As AI got older he was like f the bench and practice.
It wasn't so much that Kobe took care of his body better than Iverson. You have to understand that Iverson was 5"11 165 lbs driving the ball into the paint and taken punishment. The Little guy couldn't sustain the same physicality as the bigger guy could. Real simple
Dude Kobe scored 12 straight hahahaha
Iverson is the GOAT
RIP KOBE BRYANT 😢😢
It was pretty hard to watch Iverson last couple years. He worn out a lot through years.
I was at this game. Good one.
Just realized they stole your title for the MJ documentary
These 2 are my top 2 all time favorite players and their like the most influential players of the 2000s i mean AI was the best Pound 4 pound and kobe was the player of the 2000s decade
3:46 that why he is the GOAT!!!!
No one’s foot work I’m the mid range is touching Kobe
2:57 AI my 2nd favorite player behind Kobe dude goes hard every damn time
Hey pennyccw can u do more ai game 2010 season.? And 2005?
That fade away tho! @5:22
yall remember the nba in the 2000's AI,Kobe,Mcgrady,Vince,KG,Paul Peirce,Ray Allen,Steve Nash,Dirk Nowitzki,Jason Kidd,Tim Duncan,Shaq,D wade ..even a young Bron and Carmelo..all going at each other.
Now its like oh yea Cleveland is playing Golden state..and thats all we care about ..smh..getting old sucks...lol
That fadeaway
This all got to do with 96 draft
RIP KOBE
I would’ve liked to see AI with Phili his whole career... I think when he came back his teammates didn’t look at him as “The Man” nomore. It was no longer his team. Kobe was always the man on his team.
Kobe was on 🔥💯
With all due respect to the late great, AI was better and more talented than Kobe was more accomplished, I mean he did spend his entire career for the league’s “Storied Franchise” in the LA Lakers so his rings were inevitable. Which roles AI would have at least 4 rings
It's your opinion but nooo way Kobe was far superior to A.I. he is a great too but Kobe accomplished wayy more plus scoring the most points in a retirement game 60 with the second highest score in a NBA game 81 all defensive first teams all-star selections Kobe accomplished lot no need to try to down Kobe to big up A.I. he a legend too but Kobe was different than A.I.
@@slimsolo8171 Kobe accomplished more because he played for the most “storied franchise” n NBA history. The franchise that the refs ALWAYS FAVOR. And played with Shaq
this is sad to watch
When you are just trying to see how much time is left but pennyccw fucks that up
just like lebron & kobes last meeting...the old one isnt gonna go easy on the youngin
There is some other match where Iverson is younger and Kobe is playing as well and Kobe looks kind of average in skill comparison
How many times Kobe won against A.I a lot games Kobe made A.I teams disappear
@@slimsolo8171 Most of any of kobe's wins against iverson came either with shaq or pau, outside of that, nothing
You could tell AI had lost a step here. But dam was he a legend
Last dance great shit thanks
they both are my besties :)
I like the Sixers Iguodala the best! The Warriors Iguodala not so much.
should of play see you again at the end of the video
Top 5
1.Kareem Abdul jabbar
2.Magic Johnson
3.Michael Jordan
4.Kobe Bryant
5.lebron james
6:17 is that a white Carlton Banks?
Nice
Can I still purchase tickets?
vintage ai and kobe duel =)
They both was good. Kobe is better but he also had a better team.
Kobes better in defense is all
I am not an AI hater he is the PFP Goat along with Nate Tiny Archibald + Isiah Thomas but he should've retired after the 08 season, those last four seasons really hurt his PPG average.
he went from 27.7 to 26.7
Very smart idea to put your name over the time but thank you for the video
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🚯
You can see so many wide open 3s if kobe passed the ball.
That shot behind the backboard by kobe
5:23 is disgusting. that's a master of his craft.
Is this Marc Zumoff??
That shot is great but what about fall 1:28
2020
kobe behind the back pass to allen iverson ! haha
23 season high???
LOL RACHEL STARR @2:52
Wish Ivy had a better conditioning before that 2009-2010 season, which would be his last.
Traded to Detroit during 08-09 season then to Memphis early 09-10 season Then the sixers
got him back in 2010. Four teams in less than 2 years. Became the starter P.G. again in Philly after Michael curry
tried to put him as a bench player in Detroit they even tried that in Memphis but he left and came back with Philly.
BUT ...i Wish he had a last honorable season, for The player he was and for The Game itself.
and if you know his game, the way he plays basketball you could tell he wasn't in a proper condition that season.
His daughter got sick, had to take time to take care of her. 76ers didnt resigned him Then the NBA blackballed him in silence.
what a shame because he's truly an icon
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