The fact that Kobe told Michael Jordan “remember who you’re talking to” And Michael saying “I’m just messing with you” Is classic, literally nobody else can say that
I said that on "Speak for yourself" hes a 🤬 natural...so once again! "Will Matt Barnes be the smoothest NBA analyst of all time??!!” Find out next time.....
ScantsRants It’s like this with Matt. When he played for Orlando years ago, I noticed he was fiery as a player on the court. His behavioral stances wasn’t as live in Orlando at the time was it was when he became a full blown journeyman the rest of the way. When he played for the Grizzlies, that’s when I really pick up on his behavioral tendencies. Yes he had that fiery temper, but the guy is one of those no non sense guys who will put you on blast. When he did his first interview as a Grizzly, that’s when I noticed this bruh talks with some solid intel. I was astounded because at the time with Matt’s rep, lockdown defense, get in your grill, willing to fight, etc. When you get to see another side of a player, it’s cool to get to see that because it’s like a rare moment you get to see from players.
“You can’t win 5 rings being selfish” RIP Kobe Bryant! I grew up watching him like everyone else. I still remember game 7 from 2010 like was yesterday :(
Gregory Hayes it wont, dribble dribble dribble three dribble dribble free throw isnt it. Kobe was two dribbles get to his spot and score. Harden completely slows down any offense.
You can be chill off the court but be an asshole during game time, the 2 aren't mutually exclusive. It's like how CP3 is a prick during games but all you ever hear is him being loved by other players.
Nobody will read this I’m sure, but I remember watching this after it came out, and then a few weeks later going on a work trip. My flight landed in Chicago 2 hours after the incident, so I remember walking off the airplane into the hotel lobby and seeing grieving and I didn’t know why. Until I saw a TV, which was showing the news. As a lifelong basketball fan (but not even necessarily a Kobe-particular fan compared to others beforehand) beginning to cry in the airport, because regardless of my prior fandom of the athlete (he was always beating my team, so that’s why I didn’t pull for him, because of how good he truly was), I was a big fan of the man, Kobe Bryant. This was a tough one. There will never be another like him.
Stephen Jackson had some moments that made me cringe hard asf in this interview 😂 mainly the “I should’ve been mvp in our high school tournament 25 years ago” you could tell Kobe was thinking “you seriously asking me about this shit”
get money ya dig 817 ohh yeah the airball free throw part I was wtf kinda question is this?? Stax smoked sativa instead of indica on accident 😂😭 Let’s be grateful at least we got Barnes to get us some gems from Kobe
Quietstorm03 ESPN and the likes of the NBA dont want them one on one type players to have that mental nostalgia with the people. Hence trying o take aways from their importance to the game. Like somehow hand checking and zone defenses and overall defense doesnt matter and its less so much now.
Too think Kobe had less than one month on this planet left at the time of this interview.. He seemed completely normal which reminds you how short life really is… DEEP.. Long live the Great Kobe Bryant
RIP to Kobe Bryant and his beautiful daughter. I can say that I was literally in tears. Tragic, unbelieveable and heartbreaking. Kobe was my age, 41. Graduated the same year as I as well. And of course followed him through his whole career. So I felt like I knew him, as funny as that might sound. So I feel like I lost a close friend. Prayers for him and family.
I’m so glad this interview happened. Got me choked up at work on a sunday half a decade later. Man, I HATED Kobe as a Nuggets fan, when he started to decline and all that I grew to appreciate him so much and looked forward to the picture he was gonna paint post-career. The loss for basketball and life in general can’t be quantified. Not only was his family robbed of the future of him and his wonderful daughter, but the whole world was. Rip KOBE, the fiercest basketball competitor of all time.
I still cry watching his games and interviews. I can’t believe he had such a huge impact in my life and I don’t even know Kobe. Rest in peace Kobe & Gigi 🙏🙏🙏
That’s when I heard Kobe say at the end “I’m surprised you two are in media” I laughed too. Love that big media companies are realizing theres a huge market for uncensored and authentic content. This is true ‘Reality TV’
The beginning is basically giving Kobe his flowers while he can still smell them and not when he passed they truly loved this man! Give people their flowers while they still standing in two feet y’all we gotta do better!
Kobe: "Didn't you win MVP?" Stephen: I'm glad you said that Kob! Had me crying EDIT: R.I.P Kobe man wtfff. Jan wasn't even done yet... this makes no sense. Please everyone stay safe out there
KahlilMusic he only said that after Stax mentions “I didn’t win mvp” I highly doubt Kobe remembers much of that game and stax over here with the whole stat line engraved into his brain😂😂😂😂
Daniel Mizrahi 14:25 watch it time stamp Matt first mention “you won mvp” then stax says “no I should’ve won” then after that Kobe is being nice, Kobe don’t remember that shit he working on a billion 😂
@@Izm_Skizm asuch as I love Kobe he was the best Jordan impersonator. For everything Kobe did MJ did it better which is why he gets left out. That's also why LeBron will ultimately be left out. When you look at LeBron as an individual he's higher than Kobe but Kobe was a winner.
@@KidBowsur I'm overrated tbh. MJ is better but Kobe was a better 3PT shooter. Gap between MJ and Kobe isn't that far. That is why Jordan himself said Kobe is the only guy worth comparing himself to.
I respect the fact that Stephen Jackson always gave Kobe love when Kobe was still alive. Most people only do that when someone has passed and only do so out of hindsight. As Stephen once said back in 2018, "I would never let anybody disrespect Kobe in my presence"
Kobe saying I thought you did win the MVP to Stephan instantly became the highlight of his playing career that's how highly regarded Kobe was by his peers RIP Mamba!!
@@visualsensationz dude was leading the NBA in score that year right before he tore his Achilles at the age of 34. Kobe was carrying the Lakers but people care about stats too much to where Kobe played in the most stacked western conference and people never speak on that.
This man was literally a real life Goku. Turning enemies into allies along his journey. Vegeta at one point was Goku's greatest rival and is now his greatest allie/friend. Who could ever forget Matt & Kobes rivalry and now look at how much he respects and admires Kobe in this interview. Truly an amazing man. Miss him terribly
As a lifelong Spurs and NBA fan, two takeaways. 1) I could listen to Kobe talk all day long about his personal interactions with MJ. Their connection, similarities, and differences are just so interesting and fun. And 2) to hear Kobe speak about San Antonio with so much reverence just means so much as a Spurs fan watching that rivalry for all those years. He contributed to so many amazing memories for each of those respective team’s franchises. They dominated the NBA for nearly 20 years. Kobe will truly be missed! #RIP
He needs to work on flowing into questions better. Have key points to fall back on but try and have more of a seamless conversation. In saying that, they have something special here and I'm glad they're doing it.
He was just talking about how much he loved to watch his daughter play and now they both die i'm not even a basketball fan but this hurts may they both rest in peace
Naw this what God wanted just think if he had died and daughter was still alive she may not could’ve handle his loss and vice versa it’s sad for all that died in that crash omg it’s just heart breaking.... just look back at they pics the bond was sooooo strong they couldn’t be without each other on this earth 😭😭😭😭😭 #GODKNOWSBEST!!! TO ALL THE SMOKE THANKS FOR THIS INTERVIEW!!
It doesn't even seem real ... He was one of those rare athletes that you could listen to talk about things other than sports. I feel privileged to have watched him play in his prime. Watching him play on TV doesn't even convey his intensity. Yet off the court, a warm greeting individual... he will be sorely missed ... Mamba Forever
Kobe is the reason I started watching basketball, Kobe is the reason why i love the Lakers, kobe to me is the best player ever and he will forever be my favorite player!!
A few things I picked up from this if anybody is Interested: • Kobe’s confidence wasn’t a delusional type of confidence, he knew he put the necessary amount of work in • Kobe would recognize the talent in others, respect where respect is due • Recognize the areas you are not comfortable in, and get better in those • Kobe would seek knowledge. Talk to people you are interested in and think might know something
06:39 - Interview Starts 07:07 - The difference in Kobe’s post career 07:55 - Kobe coach’n his daughter + write’n novels 09:08 - What it’s like being on the sideline coach’n 09:59 - What it’s like win’n an OSCAR 11:08 - How he’s treated in business being a former athlete 12:04 - Moment where he got his desire & mental toughness 13:09 - Kobe’s kill list at 13 yrs old 14:24 - If Jack should’ve won the McDonalds MVP 15:45 - Anything media said that hurt or sticks with him 16:43 - Most misunderstood thing about Kobe 17:44 - If Kobe ever shot an air ball from the free throw. 18:26 - What comes to mind when he won his 1st NBA title 19:25 - If Kobe has any pregame rituals or superstitions 20:13 - Lowest moment of Kobe’s career 21:21 - Breakthrough where he got his chance / moment 23:21 - Personal growth from time played with Shaq to Gasol 24:46 - Incident w/ Matt in Orlando 26:00 - Jack story about him & Kobe 27:54 - Has Kobe ever had off camera convo with MJ 29:16 - How he feels not pass’n MJ for 06 rings 29:55 - How many championships he feels him & Shaq could’ve won 30:43 - Advice Kobe would give to younger athletes 31:30 - Where Kobe’s openness to younger athletes comes from 32:32 - younger players Kobe likes to watch 33:50 - What he’ll do once his daughters start dating
I love that Kobe didn’t do typical media stuff for Retired players when he stopped playing basketball (podcast on the game, sitting on a panel breaking down every game with current players, etc.). He was Kobe.. he had to navigate a new course and set a new path. Writing books for kids Won an Oscar Coaching kids And so many more projects he was probably planning that we’ll probably never know about. Paulo Coelho had come out and said he was deleting how far they had gotten in a joint venture of a new book because it was senseless without him now (the day of his death). I wonder how much more we would have seen from him. RIP Kobe ❤
@Mamba out wth are you talking about?? Dude, it’s Well Documented that Kobe Helped RECRUIT RON and MATT!! Stop trying to be funny with your DRY as a Bone Ass Humor, Playa!!!
This quote from another player makes me think of Kobe. "Don't judge me until you know me. Don't underestimate me until you challenge me. And don't talk about me until you've talked to me."
The Jones Family I found that Kobe recruited Barnes, not artest. Well, it does not matter and I don’t give two shits. The whole point is they transited from hating Kobe to respecting his game due to his undeniable work ethics.
Shaya Panda you just another person. I’m just another person. In all due respects Matt Barnes and Stephan Jackson are just “another person” obvi ex nba stars, but compared to Kobe, most of the world are just other people. Kobe was special.
Its so good damn near better than knuckleheads. But knuckleheads has had alot of great players on that but all the smoke is newer but so far has been great and very organic. Its like the homies just kicking it and talking about shit lool its dope.
Sports Fan me too man, i came back after the news, i had a new found respect for Kobe after this interview i thought he was the biggest ball-hog asshole ever but not any longer after this or at least he has charisma
I’m with you guys!! This interview gave me a whole new perspective and presented a dichotomy of Kobe the athlete and Kobe the man (teammate, husband, father). RIP KB
I finally got the chance to watch this today.... 15 minutes later, I learned Kobe Bryant passed away. I couldn’t believe it and I’m still in shock. Sad day. RIP Kobe B. Bryant.
I know Steven Jackson and Matt Barnes were geekin knowing they are gonna sit with kobe...both of them set kobe in such high regards....i love it...r.i.p. Kobe
I remember watching this when it first dropped. A month later Kobe was gone. I'm convinced Kobe was the glue that held the world together. After Kobe passed away the world went to shit.
Junhe Su Kind of like how the Roman’s burned those ancient Egyptian sacred texts or how the Romans destroyed the beautiful capital city of Carthage by killing its vegetation with salt, supposedly. Heck, according to the scriptures, the Romans killed Jesus. The Romans were plain evil. REST IN ETERNAL PARADISE KOBE BRYANT AKA BLACK MAMBA💜💛⚫️🐍🏀Legends NEVER die!!!!
I agree that the Jordan interviews are a must watch but only because they are so rare! Jordan has done only three interviews the last decade, one with 2kSports, one with a cigar podcast (since he loves cigars), and one with Good Morning America! Kobe’s interviews, on the other hand, are more reccurent but he gives a lot of takes and history! Got to respect that!
What makes Kobe a real champion is that he actually said: "If you're crazy enough to F with me, you're crazy enough to play with me" Instead of surrounding himself with yes-sayers and friends, he actually tried to toughen his squad up with people who dared to question his authority and were not afraid to deal with him. Thats not very common for a 5 times champion
I think he suffers from delusions of grandeur. To say he wasn't playing early in his career is bullshit, and insulting to guys like Jermaine Oneal who really didn't play much in their young careers. This guy Kobe was given 4th quarter game winning shots he air-balled, played enough to make the all-star team his 2nd year, was the beneficiary of Eddie Jones trade his 3rd or 4th year. Forget selfish or arrogance. Delusions of grandeur. And his low post D never got much better. Ahem, Patterson, Melo, Bonzi, Magette is just a short list of guys that posted him up his whole career.
@@meg-k-waldren just because u get posted up don't mean they killing u. Lol. Paul Pierce definitely did tho and is who I think of when this convo comes up.
Yeah this 100% I got no idea why KD wanted to go to Brooklyn to play with this homies Kyrie and DJ. Him and Kyrie are like the biggest drama queens in the league, we all know it’s gonna be a dumpster fire
I can't watch this video without tears in my eyes. He never talks smack. He never does anything but be respectful. What a player and human. You'll be missed by so many people. Including me.
Not gonna lie. I teared up hearing Kobe talk about GiGi and her first date and all that. I just feel like Kobe gave his youth to us and he got robbed of the payoff. You can tell how much he loved his family. RIP Kōb! We will never let your legacy die.
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Who watched this before Kobe passed but came back anyway to hear his voice... RIP Kobe
Noah Garner 💯💯
Exactly why I came back 💯🙏🏾
Me
Doing that exact thing now I WANTED to hear HisDrive And Focus
7 minutes left I'm here
Crazy, people gonna be coming to this video for decades to come.
yes
Yes
Props to ATS for having one of the most recent interviews before his death showing Kobe's personality and maturity
MrBartman002 fax this was perfect timing
Man
This interview will become iconic. Last interview of Kobe Bryant. I still can't believe it. RIP Black Mamba.
Pablo López LA LEGEND
Cody Foster , what’s the last one he did smart guy ??
@@Xocticz La Legend fo sho. I'm from NZ and he's death made breaking news. Hes a Icon all over the world. The G.O.A.T of my Generation
@Cody Foster who cares? It's one of the last. And easily the best. It should be iconic. RIP
@@rice909 I think he did one about LeBron passing him in points
The fact that Kobe told Michael Jordan “remember who you’re talking to” And Michael saying “I’m just messing with you” Is classic, literally nobody else can say that
word. Mad respect between them. Bron be like: Mike can I join👏
That’s Golden
Larry Bird can also say this , he never loss to Michael Jordan in his life
@allannirvana 1 on 1 Kobe beats mike.
@@scottdavidson9963 no way
The love they're showing at the beginning was as if he was already gone
That's the most genuine
Incredible
Waiting for you to drop video about Kobe. How about Who the next kobe?
hellaclownin no one
hellaclownin zion the next kobe
S.:
@@adxn1k327 James Harden
This dude Matt Barnes is so good at what he does, let the guest talk,asks question that fans want n overall is super professional.
Watching his career I would've never thought he would do this good at interviewing ppl
I said that on "Speak for yourself" hes a 🤬 natural...so once again!
"Will Matt Barnes be the smoothest NBA analyst of all time??!!”
Find out next time.....
@@miyagifatghost2684 I hope he doesn't man....he can't fumble this bag at all. Shidd I wouldnt if I was him 😂
He’s very intellectual, dude went to UCLA
ScantsRants It’s like this with Matt. When he played for Orlando years ago, I noticed he was fiery as a player on the court. His behavioral stances wasn’t as live in Orlando at the time was it was when he became a full blown journeyman the rest of the way.
When he played for the Grizzlies, that’s when I really pick up on his behavioral tendencies. Yes he had that fiery temper, but the guy is one of those no non sense guys who will put you on blast. When he did his first interview as a Grizzly, that’s when I noticed this bruh talks with some solid intel. I was astounded because at the time with Matt’s rep, lockdown defense, get in your grill, willing to fight, etc. When you get to see another side of a player, it’s cool to get to see that because it’s like a rare moment you get to see from players.
This will go down as probably the most legendary Kobe Interview.
Every Kobe interview is legendary
At the perfect time but I don’t want to talk to much about or I’ll tear up 😢😢
easy
Based on what? Emotions? I miss him too, but that made little sense. No offense.
this is good, but look up patrick bet david interview
Still here in 2024. RIP Mamba!!🙏🏾🙏🏾
RIP Kobe Bryant we love u while you was here with us. Damn we lost a Legend.
Stop lying
Black Boy Abroad it not a joke ........
Black Boy Abroad not jokes it’s confirmed
@@BlackBoyAbroad Just got confirmed by the Washington Post. It's true. It's horrible.
This ain’t how you’re supposed to wake up from a nap
“You can’t win 5 rings being selfish”
RIP Kobe Bryant! I grew up watching him like everyone else. I still remember game 7 from 2010 like was yesterday :(
Facts 💯
ill take those 5 rings!!
Eso es lo sierto IN SPANISH
kobe tried to tell harden his style of play won't win rings.
Gregory Hayes it wont, dribble dribble dribble three dribble dribble free throw isnt it. Kobe was two dribbles get to his spot and score. Harden completely slows down any offense.
Kobe is so much cooler in person. The media really did make him seem like a bad person when he played.
Nobody likes the Lakers but then you end up being the greatest basketball player playing for the Lakers... The hate is going to be real
I mean he was a killer on the court.. Certified... The media had no other choice but make him a villian.
Little kids hate Kobe because they know he is better than me.
@@LeBronJames-StatPadderMan troll better
You can be chill off the court but be an asshole during game time, the 2 aren't mutually exclusive. It's like how CP3 is a prick during games but all you ever hear is him being loved by other players.
Nobody will read this I’m sure, but I remember watching this after it came out, and then a few weeks later going on a work trip. My flight landed in Chicago 2 hours after the incident, so I remember walking off the airplane into the hotel lobby and seeing grieving and I didn’t know why. Until I saw a TV, which was showing the news.
As a lifelong basketball fan (but not even necessarily a Kobe-particular fan compared to others beforehand) beginning to cry in the airport, because regardless of my prior fandom of the athlete (he was always beating my team, so that’s why I didn’t pull for him, because of how good he truly was), I was a big fan of the man, Kobe Bryant.
This was a tough one. There will never be another like him.
Hell nah we won’t too long
Respect on this comment. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Matt Barnes is amazing at interviewing
JustHere yeah he gettin kinda good at it frfr!! LoL
Stephen Jackson had some moments that made me cringe hard asf in this interview 😂 mainly the “I should’ve been mvp in our high school tournament 25 years ago” you could tell Kobe was thinking “you seriously asking me about this shit”
Suley Man then when he asked about the free throws 🤣🤦🏾♂️ Kobe was like ummm
I agree . Even the one with Beast Mode & 2 Chainz was good.
get money ya dig 817 ohh yeah the airball free throw part I was wtf kinda question is this?? Stax smoked sativa instead of indica on accident 😂😭 Let’s be grateful at least we got Barnes to get us some gems from Kobe
My man stack said it don't matter if we had to drive backwards, we getting to Kobe house lol 💯 bro 🤝 he always gave Kobe his roses while he was alive.
Always
@@Kickzsince86 💯
He stood up for Kobe in a Big 3 interview too. Consistency is key.
@@tysong1318 fax
💯💯🖤
I've never seen Captain Jack so admirative of a player like he was with Kobe
So true!!!
Seriously! It's very different but refreshing to see a tough player like him almost fan boying in a sense. He has utmost respect for Kobe 💯
Timothy W wish the media gave this same type of respect/appreciation to Kobe
Quietstorm03 ESPN and the likes of the NBA dont want them one on one type players to have that mental nostalgia with the people. Hence trying o take aways from their importance to the game. Like somehow hand checking and zone defenses and overall defense doesnt matter and its less so much now.
playablue 100% agreed. This game is damn near unwatchable. Kobe was the last of a dying breed
Too think Kobe had less than one month on this planet left at the time of this interview.. He seemed completely normal which reminds you how short life really is… DEEP.. Long live the Great Kobe Bryant
Word 💯
Didn’t see it coming 😢
damn that just hurt bad I didnt realize that but your right holy shit.
This was some time in November they just hired it in January
facts.
“I would never let someone disrespect Kobe Bryant, not in my presence” -Stephen Jackson
Mamba4L💜💛
He mean that shit too 💯 PA TRILL
MAMBA FA LIFE😭🙄👿😢
Steve Jack been a real one since day 1 way b4 his twin George Floyd
He's not playing either, Stephen really be in the trenches with the goons, no cap
RIP to Kobe Bryant and his beautiful daughter. I can say that I was literally in tears. Tragic, unbelieveable and heartbreaking. Kobe was my age, 41. Graduated the same year as I as well. And of course followed him through his whole career. So I felt like I knew him, as funny as that might sound. So I feel like I lost a close friend. Prayers for him and family.
Yeah I'm from l.a. I thought he'd outlive me because he's so healthy
same here.. I've been a rockets fan my whole life but Kobe was by far my favorite none rocket player. RIP Kobe
Yeah me too!!!
You did know him brother. Spiritually we feel each other. God bless you
Im the same age and I graduated from high school the same year as well. Rooting for him made me feel like I was cheering for one of my classmates.
The handshakes, the interview, Kobe alive....so much has happened since this video it almost seems prehistoric
Update...this video is still very hard to watch
Indeed, What a horrible year it has been. God bless everyone. Here’s to better days ahead.
So true
Jesus now with the fires it just keeps getting worse
So true
I’m so glad this interview happened. Got me choked up at work on a sunday half a decade later. Man, I HATED Kobe as a Nuggets fan, when he started to decline and all that I grew to appreciate him so much and looked forward to the picture he was gonna paint post-career. The loss for basketball and life in general can’t be quantified. Not only was his family robbed of the future of him and his wonderful daughter, but the whole world was. Rip KOBE, the fiercest basketball competitor of all time.
Kobe was getting better in retirement. He was so likable. Makes no sense. RIP Mamba
BerkleyCalifornia - I agree ! He got more likable after retirement unlike Jordan.
He was getting out of jordans shadow, its sad.
ddhaye well they are 2 different people. Why Jordan is brought up is kinda strange.
Eric Tolbert id say he got out of Shaq’s shadow.
ddhaye Jordan is a corporate man behind his goat sneaker chain
Kobe sounds like he was mastering parenthood. Im listening to all his advice.
He already did master parent hood
Just take care of your kids genius.
Justin's World Yea no shit. Thats the easy part
Kobe is a special dude, rest in peace mamba
I just watched this when it premiered Smh didn’t know it would be one of his last interviews. Forever the goat
Me too fam smh
I'm glad Matt and Jack got to do it. Gangsta
Iconic
Exactly i was so hyped to watch this
watched the whole thing over, sucks man Rip the mamba.
I watch this interview every few months. I miss Kobe so much, the only player/star/celebrity who’s death that made me cry.
What a man he was
Here again as well. Legends never die.
Same here...
Same here! Had me crying like a baby for hours. Once they confirmed it, it just hit me
This was his one of his last official interviews
I still cry watching his games and interviews. I can’t believe he had such a huge impact in my life and I don’t even know Kobe. Rest in peace Kobe & Gigi 🙏🙏🙏
Matt Barnes, one of the most well-spoken athletes and interviewers, period.
He did attend UCLA.
Matt Barnes and Kobe have swwweeettt history in nba hahahaha
That’s when I heard Kobe say at the end “I’m surprised you two are in media” I laughed too.
Love that big media companies are realizing theres a huge market for uncensored and authentic content. This is true ‘Reality TV’
bosh also very articulate
Saying some is “well spoken” especially in terms of athletes, is a backhanded compliment. Honestly it’s a micro aggression, but I digress.
Matt Barnes doing a extremely good job with the show respect ✊🏿💯
Why they didn't ask Kobe about the 04' Pistons tho👀???😂😂😂
Lamo that’s when him and Shaq big beef started so I believe Kobe threw that series
@The R.So did Ben and RH
@The R. Mr arms yea
lol he threw in a few lies too, lmao
Bro this is crazy the 40 min went by so fast watching Kobe talk
Sadly the interview was only like 33 mins. Still dope af
They should do a part 2
Kevin Brown bruuh I know 😅😅
Kevin Brown quality work here. You’ll never get this from ESPN or Fox.
Kevin Brown felt the same way. didnt evem realize it was that long til i read this comment and checked the time. Hoping for a part 2 haha
2 years later still enjoyed rewatching this. RIP Kobe
Man, sometimes you gotta remind yourself...legends never die. Their actions and words are alive when we keep them alive.
RIP Kobe and Gigi. Her love for basketball was the same as her father.
The beginning is basically giving Kobe his flowers while he can still smell them and not when he passed they truly loved this man!
Give people their flowers while they still standing in two feet y’all we gotta do better!
Before after at least they gave him his props people b so stuck on wat people did after his death it’s still love regardless
That's a fact.
Jordan Canida YESSIR YESSIR
Kobe: "Didn't you win MVP?"
Stephen: I'm glad you said that Kob!
Had me crying
EDIT: R.I.P Kobe man wtfff. Jan wasn't even done yet... this makes no sense. Please everyone stay safe out there
KahlilMusic he only said that after Stax mentions “I didn’t win mvp” I highly doubt Kobe remembers much of that game and stax over here with the whole stat line engraved into his brain😂😂😂😂
He been waiting on this shit 😂
@@earlystoppage1233 he says right after amtt says and before stak is saying no. its all real bro
Daniel Mizrahi 14:25 watch it time stamp Matt first mention “you won mvp” then stax says “no I should’ve won” then after that Kobe is being nice, Kobe don’t remember that shit he working on a billion 😂
😂😂😂😂
Can’t believe this is ONLY 39 minutes long man 😭
EDIT: damn man. Rest easy King...
Javian Johnson ikr.
I was PISSED
Ik I didn't want it to end
Not as good and juicy as it coulda been like real good questions..
I know.....I was like y'all only gave Black Mamba 39 minutes 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Hearing him speak at length about GG's growth is still heartbreaking.
It really is, still hard accept that him and her is no longer with us in the physical sense. I still don't speak of Kobe in past tense
Them boys put on army clothing for this interview, they ready for war with Kobe 🤣
Mr. Kontrarian I was hoping I wasn’t the only one who noticed that lol
Mr. Kontrarian LMAO!!!
Mr. Kontrarian 🤣🤣
Haha
More like go to war for Kobe which they both always do in interviews
I’ve watched countless Kobe interviews but this was so much more organic. I would’ve watched for 4 hours. We need a part 2, 3, 4.......
Yea there’s a lot to talk about , especially the GOAT talk and how Kobe’s name is always left out in those conversations.
David Estilo right. And it’s never made sense to me why that is. He’s put in the work to prove it and earned all of it the hard way.
Y’all must didn’t see the knucklehead pod
@@Izm_Skizm asuch as I love Kobe he was the best Jordan impersonator. For everything Kobe did MJ did it better which is why he gets left out.
That's also why LeBron will ultimately be left out. When you look at LeBron as an individual he's higher than Kobe but Kobe was a winner.
@@KidBowsur I'm overrated tbh. MJ is better but Kobe was a better 3PT shooter. Gap between MJ and Kobe isn't that far. That is why Jordan himself said Kobe is the only guy worth comparing himself to.
I'm glad all the smoke,interviewed Kobe before he passed.shout out Matt and jak.yall r the realest out here.
The Realest 💯💯
@@hotsauce9244Glad those 2 exposed that clown, Sebastian Telfair for being a bitter Kobe hater and narcissistic clown.
I respect the fact that Stephen Jackson always gave Kobe love when Kobe was still alive. Most people only do that when someone has passed and only do so out of hindsight. As Stephen once said back in 2018, "I would never let anybody disrespect Kobe in my presence"
Jack was smiling from the beginning to the end, thats how u know he had luv for KOBE RIP...
I love your comment we as a culture have to protect these two dudes
Absolutely. 100% and respect.
facts! Him and Kobe been cool since high school especially when they played in the McDonald's game together.
RIP kobe
Shit ain't still real mahn
I hit like before the interview even started 😆
R.I.P. Kobe & GiGi
Me too
Yup
Yep
Fax bro!
Amen 😂
Kobe was special man. Transcended beyond basketball. Articulate, intelligent , and cultured.
I miss homie
Yessssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!
The world has not been the same since we lost Kobe 😔
Kobe was just different, man. Beyond impressive
U dont have to say beyond. Transcending is already "going beyond"
2024 and I'm watching this interview for the 7th time just to see and hear kobe talk... R.i.p. King kob the real goat with mj
This episode will be forever immortalized.
Al Le My tribute to Kobe - th-cam.com/video/qUZx3ucRZuE/w-d-xo.html
Stephen played Kobe for years and has so much respect for him as a player . That shows how great kobe was.
All the players give Kobe the most respect it's the damn media and some stupid ass fans that dont.
Derrick kennedy great not good
@@kingtshilobo1849 u right
"I went into the room, burned one real quick" lmaoo love this dude man
Ant 1 I was looking for this comment
Lmao pregame you already kno how it go famo🤣🤣💯
Kobe saying I thought you did win the MVP to Stephan instantly became the highlight of his playing career that's how highly regarded Kobe was by his peers RIP Mamba!!
Matt barnes is a great interviewer
Him and stacc feed off each other good i see y they have one together
fr they talented
I mean you tend to pick interview skills when you interview all the time when you playing in the league
reminds me of shaun evans out of nowhere and just became one of the greatest interviewers out there
@@nayquanparker878 Yeah, but much better than the Knuckleheads tbh..
Anybody ever come back once in a while to hear his voice?
Just did .. Missed truly.
Doing it now! RIP
Yessss
Yea smh
Yeah
Bro Kobe said he wanted 8 rings and went 5/7 that’s INSANE!!! Truly up there with the greats in ALL of sports man a true champions win or lose
At least he's positive in the final
if he doesnt tear his achilles and if nash is healthy & dwight was healthy and on the same page he probably gets another
@@visualsensationz dude was leading the NBA in score that year right before he tore his Achilles at the age of 34. Kobe was carrying the Lakers but people care about stats too much to where Kobe played in the most stacked western conference and people never speak on that.
Kobe so competitive he got himself a bigger chair
Edit: Just wanted to come back and say thanks for the likes and RIP to the GOAT and Gigi 🐍🐍🐍
😂😭😭
Omg I’m dying
SJ23 The master chair? The alpha-chair? Hmmm....maybe not that deep...but again Kobe Bryant is an sociopath lol 😅
Buddy Guyerson 🤣
SJ23 Just be glad that isn’t snakeskin leather...
You can really see that Jackson admires Kobe an his greatness. The respect is real.
yeah.. I felt it broh.. Stack really admire and respect Kobe.. look at his movement or action.. it so refined..
1 John 5:19
2 Peter 3:9💕
This man was literally a real life Goku. Turning enemies into allies along his journey. Vegeta at one point was Goku's greatest rival and is now his greatest allie/friend. Who could ever forget Matt & Kobes rivalry and now look at how much he respects and admires Kobe in this interview. Truly an amazing man. Miss him terribly
Daymon Rondino cuz they were teammates
Daymon Rondino plus Matt did said he never stopped respecting Kobe
I can dig the analogy
It's not that deep lol if anything Kobe is Vegeta while LeBron is Goku
Kobe has a Vegeta persona while LeBron has a Goku persona
@@TheNarutodbzss19 But it is that deep. Same with Jordan. Their rivals admire them at levels some players will never reach. Lebron as well.
As a lifelong Spurs and NBA fan, two takeaways. 1) I could listen to Kobe talk all day long about his personal interactions with MJ. Their connection, similarities, and differences are just so interesting and fun. And 2) to hear Kobe speak about San Antonio with so much reverence just means so much as a Spurs fan watching that rivalry for all those years. He contributed to so many amazing memories for each of those respective team’s franchises. They dominated the NBA for nearly 20 years. Kobe will truly be missed! #RIP
Real shit im from Detroit but a Spurs fan too
I always give the Spurs the props they deserve. Those series were really the NBA Finals
Matt Barnes is on God one of the best interviewers I have ever seen. Not just sports, like as a pure interviewer he is going to be one of the GOATs!
He needs to work on flowing into questions better. Have key points to fall back on but try and have more of a seamless conversation. In saying that, they have something special here and I'm glad they're doing it.
Yeah I totally agree. It seems like second nature to him, probably a lot of preparation.
Kobe thinking you should have won the MVP is more prestige than actually winning the MVP award
Progressive Viewer Yea.. Stephen was like "that's all I needed to hear"...
Rite!
🐐
Real shit
He was just talking about how much he loved to watch his daughter play and now they both die
i'm not even a basketball fan but this hurts
may they both rest in peace
It's fukd up 😪
Naw this what God wanted just think if he had died and daughter was still alive she may not could’ve handle his loss and vice versa it’s sad for all that died in that crash omg it’s just heart breaking.... just look back at they pics the bond was sooooo strong they couldn’t be without each other on this earth 😭😭😭😭😭 #GODKNOWSBEST!!! TO ALL THE SMOKE THANKS FOR THIS INTERVIEW!!
It's very sad bro
I'm watching this for the first time in 2023. And it still fascinates me how much I can learn from Kobe. This podcast is forever❤
Same broo!!! Same!!!
Gay for putting a heart emoji
It doesn't even seem real ... He was one of those rare athletes that you could listen to talk about things other than sports. I feel privileged to have watched him play in his prime. Watching him play on TV doesn't even convey his intensity. Yet off the court, a warm greeting individual... he will be sorely missed ... Mamba Forever
Me too bro
Well said
Kobe is the reason I started watching basketball, Kobe is the reason why i love the Lakers, kobe to me is the best player ever and he will forever be my favorite player!!
Good for you ....
Better to live on your knee's bro.
@FOM FamilyOverMoney only to teenagers
Same here kobe is why I used to like the NBA as much as I did. He used to go off on teams. Game ain't the same without him
Same here
I see Kobe I click, nothing more, nothing less. Lol
Andre 🐐
Big facts!!
This is the way.
Instant click
Facts
Hearing him talk about his daughter is sooooo.....🥺🥺🥺🥺
A few things I picked up from this if anybody is Interested:
• Kobe’s confidence wasn’t a delusional type of confidence, he knew he put the necessary amount of work in
• Kobe would recognize the talent in others, respect where respect is due
• Recognize the areas you are not comfortable in, and get better in those
• Kobe would seek knowledge. Talk to people you are interested in and think might know something
I agree. Well said
Respect for everyone at keeping this at 81 likes.
Every successful person I've ever talked to says the same thing. Communication with those who are doing what/where you want to get to.
He's so intellectual
I agree but please stfu
I didn’t finish watching this interview. Now it’s hard to watch this interview
I was literally watching this on Saturday night/Sunday morning...picking this up now @ 19:15...R.I.P., Blk Mamba
Bro I had it downloaded offline and never finished watching it as well till now
Me too homie.
I was up at 4 am smoking a blunt watching this video in my car. Woke up to this.
Glad I watched it before. R.I.P to the Mamba. Mamba out one last time🙏💔
06:39 - Interview Starts
07:07 - The difference in Kobe’s post career
07:55 - Kobe coach’n his daughter + write’n novels
09:08 - What it’s like being on the sideline coach’n
09:59 - What it’s like win’n an OSCAR
11:08 - How he’s treated in business being a former athlete
12:04 - Moment where he got his desire & mental toughness
13:09 - Kobe’s kill list at 13 yrs old
14:24 - If Jack should’ve won the McDonalds MVP
15:45 - Anything media said that hurt or sticks with him
16:43 - Most misunderstood thing about Kobe
17:44 - If Kobe ever shot an air ball from the free throw.
18:26 - What comes to mind when he won his 1st NBA title
19:25 - If Kobe has any pregame rituals or superstitions
20:13 - Lowest moment of Kobe’s career
21:21 - Breakthrough where he got his chance / moment
23:21 - Personal growth from time played with Shaq to Gasol
24:46 - Incident w/ Matt in Orlando
26:00 - Jack story about him & Kobe
27:54 - Has Kobe ever had off camera convo with MJ
29:16 - How he feels not pass’n MJ for 06 rings
29:55 - How many championships he feels him & Shaq could’ve won
30:43 - Advice Kobe would give to younger athletes
31:30 - Where Kobe’s openness to younger athletes comes from
32:32 - younger players Kobe likes to watch
33:50 - What he’ll do once his daughters start dating
You my friend is the Kobe Bryant of thd comment section
🙌🙏 Thank you!!!!
Takias Peoples 🔌🙌🏾🐐
37:43 - Jack ask for the Undefeated Pack
Thanks
I love that Kobe didn’t do typical media stuff for Retired players when he stopped playing basketball (podcast on the game, sitting on a panel breaking down every game with current players, etc.).
He was Kobe.. he had to navigate a new course and set a new path.
Writing books for kids
Won an Oscar
Coaching kids
And so many more projects he was probably planning that we’ll probably never know about.
Paulo Coelho had come out and said he was deleting how far they had gotten in a joint venture of a new book because it was senseless without him now (the day of his death). I wonder how much more we would have seen from him.
RIP Kobe ❤
They took the bean too soon bruh, everyday I miss him knowing he could’ve been so great outside of his basketball career. 💜💛😂
Ron artest and Matt Barnes used to be huge rivals of Kobe. Then they play for lakers and they became one of the best friends. That tells you something
@Mamba out Kobe was the one that Requested they go out and trade for them two!! They gave him hell everytime they played him!!!
The Jones Family I guess you know rob pelinka and Mitch kupchak personally good for you
@Mamba out wth are you talking about?? Dude, it’s Well Documented that Kobe Helped RECRUIT RON and MATT!! Stop trying to be funny with your DRY as a Bone Ass Humor, Playa!!!
This quote from another player makes me think of Kobe.
"Don't judge me until you know me. Don't underestimate me until you challenge me. And don't talk about me until you've talked to me."
The Jones Family I found that Kobe recruited Barnes, not artest. Well, it does not matter and I don’t give two shits. The whole point is they transited from hating Kobe to respecting his game due to his undeniable work ethics.
I would never let anybody disrespect Kobe in my presence, ever” bought me here
Is that a video?
UNDERSTAND
Grave Dilla search “big 3 Stephen Kobe” on youtube
Kobe is just another person.
Shaya Panda you just another person. I’m just another person. In all due respects Matt Barnes and Stephan Jackson are just “another person” obvi ex nba stars, but compared to Kobe, most of the world are just other people. Kobe was special.
The ending segment talking about their daughters. It really is an unbelievable tragedy. No words.
Real talk💯 #RIP KOBE & GIGI (and all the other ppl who lost their lives)
Ya it sucked when Stephen Jackson mentioned the first date 😢 Vanessa brought that up in her speech. Sad 😞
Praying for Kobe's Family, and those lost.... BUT NOT FORGOTTEN...... R.I.P.
Kobe really gifted him the pack straight out his crib 🔥🥵 👟
they at his office lol
My generations MJ, I can't believe I literally watched all Kobe's games growing up
Mj came back Kobe ain't coming back
Same
Yeah same too
Literally ? Dont you mean figuratively?
@@dennisbrewer17 please shut up
Bro all the smoke needs to get more love. Its one of the hidden gems in all of sports shows. Keep. Up the great work guys! ✊🏽🏀
Umm it gets like over 200k views usually
Yawnnnz Ingg and only 11 episodes in, this show is growing at a very fast rate
Nope keep it in the pocket for the real ones only but it's gone blow
Better than area 21
Its so good damn near better than knuckleheads. But knuckleheads has had alot of great players on that but all the smoke is newer but so far has been great and very organic. Its like the homies just kicking it and talking about shit lool its dope.
Bruhh!! Kobe was DEFINITELY super comfortable here in this interview. You got to see a much more relaxed, laid back, & more genuine Kobe right here.
This hits me super hard he was JUST HERE.
yeah man, people live then they die. Circle of life.
@@BRlGADE_KINGPIN Please. Take that shit elsewhere.
Dc Liverachee fr chill his death is so fresh
It’s sad day man. I’m rewatching this after the reports of his pass. FUCKKKKKK. RIP LEGEND.
Sports Fan me too man, i came back after the news, i had a new found respect for Kobe after this interview i thought he was the biggest ball-hog asshole ever but not any longer after this or at least he has charisma
kdrobins7 - K-Rob I don’t even know what to feel bro. I’m so shook I don’t want to believe this is real.
This shit giving me anxiety
Same here fellas this one shook me to the core I just watched this video like 3 days ago
I’m with you guys!! This interview gave me a whole new perspective and presented a dichotomy of Kobe the athlete and Kobe the man (teammate, husband, father). RIP KB
Salute you two for giving him his flowers while he was living!!! That shows authenticity HUGE SALUTE.... Freaking GREAT SHOW as well !!
Unconquerable Detroit without a doubt!!! This is such a priceless jewel...and will be for years to come
I’m back two years later and I still smile seeing Kobe light up talking about Jordan.
R.I.P to the greatest scorer of all time...Kobe Bean Bryant!
😔🙏🏾
Horrible start to 2020😭😭😔😩so unbelievably sad😞😫
This can’t be real!!! 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
ik man crazy stuff. prayers up to his family
Devastated
I finally got the chance to watch this today.... 15 minutes later, I learned Kobe Bryant passed away. I couldn’t believe it and I’m still in shock. Sad day. RIP Kobe B. Bryant.
Same here man
Cry me a river lol
@@victorjimenez3902 What's your problem? Pathetic human being
This needed to be at LEAST an hour 30 mins
superkriIIin Kobe too busy for that
I know Steven Jackson and Matt Barnes were geekin knowing they are gonna sit with kobe...both of them set kobe in such high regards....i love it...r.i.p. Kobe
I remember watching this when it first dropped. A month later Kobe was gone. I'm convinced Kobe was the glue that held the world together. After Kobe passed away the world went to shit.
I'm a die hard Kobe fan and feel you but the world been shit Kobe just made it better
@@kesethurman353 c'mon bro he's figuratively speaking. Lol it's funny because everything happened right after Kobe died lol
Katie Parker you too
@Katie Parker 😂😂
That's real the truth could've been a PRESIDENT IF HE WANTED AN THE BEST EVER DOING SO. MY GOAT OF ALL TIMES.
Kobe stays flexing, I see that Emmy and Oscar in the back 😂🐐
Aram Meraz Shaw was a lazy fuck he wanted to live life being an nba player not dedicated look what Kobe doing after smh
Any idea what that spiral like trophy is?
Kobe's death feels to me like someone just burned a whole library down. So many dope stories and knowledge have not been told by Kobe, damn
And didn’t age well, really forced to share for comfort 😓
Excellent metaphor!
Foreal 😭
So true,unfortunately!!!💔
Junhe Su
Kind of like how the Roman’s burned those ancient Egyptian sacred texts or how the Romans destroyed the beautiful capital city of Carthage by killing its vegetation with salt, supposedly. Heck, according to the scriptures, the Romans killed Jesus. The Romans were plain evil. REST IN ETERNAL PARADISE KOBE BRYANT AKA BLACK MAMBA💜💛⚫️🐍🏀Legends NEVER die!!!!
Never not tearing up while watching this over and over again. We miss you everyday, Kob. ❤️
I love that Jack does the “begging session” on camera. Don’t ever start making it private. It’s a great “bit”
Those guys are the realest men out there.
It really is tho lol
Nah. I'm sure you dont want to see the un-cut version of the begging segment..
@@lisan_al-ghaib Yep! I know I'm asking.
Kobe’s interviews are always a MUST watch!
Hot Box Reactions no they’re definitely not. Only Jordan interviews are
I agree that the Jordan interviews are a must watch but only because they are so rare! Jordan has done only three interviews the last decade, one with 2kSports, one with a cigar podcast (since he loves cigars), and one with Good Morning America! Kobe’s interviews, on the other hand, are more reccurent but he gives a lot of takes and history! Got to respect that!
"But are you a different animal AND the same beast?" - Kobe
I still think about this quote weekly.
@Christopher Smith alot of people look at me strange when I tell them "you're welcome" for all the wrong reasons #kobesystem
hanxor
“What the fuck does that mean Kobe Bryant?”
@@beastmaster415 I do this all the time... thats hilarious other people be on that too lmao.
@@qqoncept9296 only the ones that truly know, know😂🤣😂
@@AAthurskiii
You're Welcome
"Jerry Rice I think you have a question"
Not really...
YES. YOU. DO #system#5
Came back today for Kobe, RIP to one of the greatest humans to ever walk this earth.
And Just like that, ALL THE SMOKE is one if the best Basketball Shows out there cause thats what Kobe Does, He turns everything into gold.
D Wade interview but Kobe just took it to another level... MJ, Kobe THAN LBJ in my books listed as the greats.
@@Luminous03 Smush Parker has been lucky enough to reach the NBA playoffs in his lifetime cause of Kobe
What makes Kobe a real champion is that he actually said: "If you're crazy enough to F with me, you're crazy enough to play with me"
Instead of surrounding himself with yes-sayers and friends, he actually tried to toughen his squad up with people who dared to question his authority and were not afraid to deal with him. Thats not very common for a 5 times champion
This is so true
I think he suffers from delusions of grandeur. To say he wasn't playing early in his career is bullshit, and insulting to guys like Jermaine Oneal who really didn't play much in their young careers. This guy Kobe was given 4th quarter game winning shots he air-balled, played enough to make the all-star team his 2nd year, was the beneficiary of Eddie Jones trade his 3rd or 4th year. Forget selfish or arrogance. Delusions of grandeur. And his low post D never got much better. Ahem, Patterson, Melo, Bonzi, Magette is just a short list of guys that posted him up his whole career.
@@meg-k-waldren just because u get posted up don't mean they killing u. Lol. Paul Pierce definitely did tho and is who I think of when this convo comes up.
pjetrs you know what bitch they call goat now couldn't do that
Yeah this 100% I got no idea why KD wanted to go to Brooklyn to play with this homies Kyrie and DJ. Him and Kyrie are like the biggest drama queens in the league, we all know it’s gonna be a dumpster fire
man i was always a kobe hater but ive got tears in my eyes hearing this news
Every NBA fan cried today😔🙏🐍
No person too me will ever have the dedication and work ethic Kobe had. We all have the ability to put in that same amount of effort .
Bout to be a legendary interview.
LEGENDARY🙏🐍
Mason Lane I can’t wait till the next episode. It’s going to be sad but I want to hear the stories. These two had so much respect for mamba.
“When June roles around 20 years to your first title” hit hard he won’t ever see that rip Kobe and Gigi
Damn same
Bryan Lynch oh he watching from the skybox fasho
“I can’t believe you two guys are doing media and doing it great” -Kobe 😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂he knows what's up
Kobe best in so many move
@ 38:21
I can't watch this video without tears in my eyes. He never talks smack. He never does anything but be respectful. What a player and human. You'll be missed by so many people. Including me.
Sad to see Kobe talk about the future when his was only days and weeks from ending. Tomorrow isn’t promised for real. Wow.
@North Philly 215 Wym?
@North Philly 215 C’mon bro.. that’s not how it works.
@North Philly 215 dumbest thing I ever heard
@North Philly 215 no disrespect but do you think your life controls how the world goes 😂.
@North Philly 215 do you take your crystal ball everywhere bro ?
Honestly him talking about his daughter made me cry, real man tears tho
Me too
Man they asked ALL the right questions. We needed all of this.
One of the best interviews ever. They asked GREAT questions and let him talk!
The only question we never got answered..I feel..What made Tony Allen the toughest defender.
@@kennethhill613 he been said that
@@vintagedaz Yea..but what made him the best defender?
@@kennethhill613 Go watch his highlight tape then come back.
Not gonna lie. I teared up hearing Kobe talk about GiGi and her first date and all that. I just feel like Kobe gave his youth to us and he got robbed of the payoff. You can tell how much he loved his family. RIP Kōb! We will never let your legacy die.
You guys did a lot more with this episode than ESPN can do with all of Hollywood's best directors and presenters doing it. Respect.