The Last Great Season Of Kobe Bryant : 2012-13 EPIC Highlights | GOAT SZN

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  • The best of Kobe Bryant from 2012-2013 season. Special thanks to these channels for the footage:
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  • @TommyB1524
    @TommyB1524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +738

    This season broke him. He literally carried these bums to the playoffs.

    • @geordiejones5618
      @geordiejones5618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      Kobe and Lebron are the only players I've seen carry multiple garbage teams into the playoffs (Kobe 06, 07, 12, 13; Lebron 06-10, 18). Give either of them in their prime any NBA roster and they'll figure out some way to get them to the postseason.

    • @mike.cdn7212
      @mike.cdn7212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@geordiejones5618 There are more than those two.

    • @geordiejones5618
      @geordiejones5618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@mike.cdn7212 I guess jordan and bird? But thats it. I said ANY roster. Like a roster with no center and no real point. A roster that would go 0-82 without them thats Lebron and Kobe. I can't speak to anyone else cuz I didnt watch them.

    • @QnzColdest
      @QnzColdest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@geordiejones5618 Jordan had a great team what are you talking about

    • @angzlo
      @angzlo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@QnzColdest He’s talking about Jordan in the 80s

  • @bonesmoney
    @bonesmoney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1005

    People forgot how well he was playing before the torn Achilles! Like dude was still athletic and savvy. Mid range monster!

    • @cornelius8124
      @cornelius8124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      I don't care what anyone says but individually, not putting team's success, Kobe was the best player in the world in 2013🤷he literally has no flaws in his game

    • @anthonycelestin3559
      @anthonycelestin3559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Purple & Gold I understand but Lebron averaged 27 on 57% shooting & 41% from 3 that year. That type of efficiency is unheard of & still unheard of from a wing player. It don’t matter if Lebron midrange, footwork & post game wasn’t as polished as Kobe, Lebron made every shot in the paint & can shoot a 3, that’s hard to guard man

    • @stretch273
      @stretch273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @D T that speaks to his greatness not Lebrons fault he’s muscular he’s very skilled at penetrating to the rim

    • @romeoramirez4980
      @romeoramirez4980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cornelius8124 dude no. Not in 2013.

    • @jasonmoukala8909
      @jasonmoukala8909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@cornelius8124 nah bron was better

  • @koolkai4299
    @koolkai4299 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    Kobe Bryant's game could translate extremely well in ANY era because he mastered the fundamentals.

    • @inexpugnabilis
      @inexpugnabilis ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Exactly

    • @BDareal-qy6sc
      @BDareal-qy6sc 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Loving this comment super underrated bro realshit though that's the truth bro and real s*** rip mamba Kobe career honestly leotard intubated but is the gold to me kind of man for real how he played the game he literally mastered the craft of basketball##THE MF TRUUUTH##LEGEND##LEGENDARY CAREER##RIP BLESS HIS SOUL##RIP KOBE BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER##🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤❤❤❤👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

    • @etx_jay
      @etx_jay 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BDareal-qy6sc😂

    • @tinyfalcon1185
      @tinyfalcon1185 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is the year the league started going to 3s and Kobe was an animal imagine his 03 year in this era

  • @alexdreyer5316
    @alexdreyer5316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    This was my senior year of hs. Broke my leg in October and my mom got me league pass for me. I got to watch all 82 laker games and this masterpiece of a season. Every game. He was still a top 3 player and so fun to watch. I remember watching the Achilles game thinking he’s gonna be fine cause he got hit like 3 times earlier that game and just got back up. Little did I know this would be his last great season 😢😢 I feel fortunate I was able to watch it. RIP LEGEND

    • @king_g_
      @king_g_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same but acl

    • @orangeballwithstripes9227
      @orangeballwithstripes9227 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kobe Tribute video I made guys! What do you think!
      th-cam.com/video/LTPV7zrvo_U/w-d-xo.html

    • @juliodelgadillo2320
      @juliodelgadillo2320 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man U said it brother …I remember him
      Getting knocked down a couple times and getting back up I thought he would be fine too I never thought he would get seriously injured

    • @lioninthesun
      @lioninthesun 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      As good as bron and kd were back then I still say kobe was the best until the Achilles

  • @josuealvarez665
    @josuealvarez665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +346

    They act like Bron was the only one in year 17 ballin.. they love to sweep Kobe under the rug. Can’t hide GREATNESS!! #VINO #MAMBA🐍🍷

    • @stretch273
      @stretch273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      All years aren’t created equal Bron has more miles on his body in year 17 than Kobe did it’s a difference

    • @yd856
      @yd856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Stretch why tf did he have more miles? He spends millions to make his body apt to play.

    • @josuealvarez665
      @josuealvarez665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@stretch273 Sure he might have a slight edge in miles. Factor the 20+ nagging injuries Kobe had degrading his body in his career I’d say his year 17 performance was more impressive all without playing with a Superstar/All-NBA player in AD to shoulder the load..

    • @stretch273
      @stretch273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@josuealvarez665 could say the same for Kobe 1st 3 rings

    • @GJG_3
      @GJG_3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@stretch273 no you can't. He got drafted/traded by the lakers before they traded for Shaq. Lebron joined the 3rd best played in the league and brought along another top 10 in Chris bosh. But you right, Kobe should have taken steroids like LeBron then he would have never gotten injured.

  • @ghostmachine3739
    @ghostmachine3739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    This was the season his post footwork, pivots and fade shots were on level 100. God mode

  • @godmeloanthony7895
    @godmeloanthony7895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    Underrated season , He was 34 years old and carrying the Lakers

    • @Bran-Da-Don
      @Bran-Da-Don 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Absolutely! Unfortunately THAT was the problem. At that age he should've been coasting like LeBron until the playoffs. Kupchak failed him that season.

    • @The3pleThreat
      @The3pleThreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Bran-Da-Don Coasting? They wouldn't have made the playoffs then. Kupchak didn't fail him, they ran into Spurs and got destroyed by a much better team. Even a rested Kobe would not be able to beat that Spurs team by himself, and they never made the playoffs again, until The King showed up...

    • @Bran-Da-Don
      @Bran-Da-Don 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@The3pleThreat The reason why I said that Kupchak failed him is because he swung for the fences by trading for Dwight Howard who had just come off back surgery and a broken down Steve Nash with very little depth behind them. Kobe should not have been put in that position at 34 and in his 17th season to carry that team over the course of 70 games. It was unfair to him. Although we'll never know I would like to think that he would have aged a lot more gracefully his last 3 years if not for that injury which literally made him an old man overnight.

    • @1mattlove1
      @1mattlove1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea it was too much

    • @jetbryantgmbm
      @jetbryantgmbm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Bran-Da-Don the nba never gave kobe any stars they tried everything they could to stop him from getting more rings and he still got 2 more his whole career after shaq they made sure he never had a good team thats why they started making super teams too beat kobe and kobe still beat the super team celtics that beat lebrons super team heat

  • @mackstacks8913
    @mackstacks8913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    If it weren't for that achilles and the injuries that followed, he'd maintain this level at least another 3 years. Man was a brilliant ball player. Its truly awful we can never hear him talk about the game again.

    • @lastofadyingbreed7489
      @lastofadyingbreed7489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I don't THINK he would maintain this level for the next 3 years, I KNOW he would've

    • @SwipeDogg
      @SwipeDogg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Probably would have gotten another ring. Lakers would have gotten somebody else if not for Kobe's achilles after that it was over.

    • @1Cari1
      @1Cari1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Datoni offense put so much wear on his body at that age not to mention the whole team was injured pretty much

    • @miguelceniceros3014
      @miguelceniceros3014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think he definitely would’ve came close to Kareem passing him in points as for championships I don’t think so Lebron was on the come up then the warriors so it would’ve been hard

    • @josemanoel6208
      @josemanoel6208 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      honestly if it didnt happen at the warriors game it wouldve happened eventually, kobe put way too much load in his body, with him aging as well it was a matter of time until an injury like this would happen

  • @hexsk8r297
    @hexsk8r297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    6,6 guard from Lower Marion high school number 24 for the last time the “Black Mamba” Kobe Bryant. Miss you 😢 🐍
    Live on

  • @trainwithduanefitness
    @trainwithduanefitness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Kobe's bag was ridiculous!!! How can someone look at this and not see the skill level is ELITE Mastery!!!

  • @piotrekzprod
    @piotrekzprod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +519

    DAMN it was 8 years ago.. I feel old

  • @kronekboi808
    @kronekboi808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    Probably his most underrated season of his 30s

    • @SimornM
      @SimornM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Which was his best age 30 season? Probably 08-09 no doubt huh

    • @kronekboi808
      @kronekboi808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@SimornM if you’re talking about his most accomplished and successful season post Shaq, then sure. But, if you look at everything he was able to do this season at the age of 34, it was incredible. The only reason why this season is underrated is because of its disappointing ending, with him tearing his Achilles and missing the playoffs after fighting so hard to get them there.

    • @SimornM
      @SimornM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @D T idk 09-10 he was battling various injuries and wasn't showing the quickness he had the year prior. Yeah he had game winners but they were necessary

    • @terencejones4057
      @terencejones4057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I appreciate greatness here it's krazy to me that everybody tried to act as he wasn't that dude like i feel as if he's the first player in history to get shit talked about him for winning with an all time great player in shaq but towards everybody else it wasn't that same energy

    • @orangeballwithstripes9227
      @orangeballwithstripes9227 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kobe Tribute video I made guys! What do you think!
      th-cam.com/video/LTPV7zrvo_U/w-d-xo.html

  • @AllLocksNoCap
    @AllLocksNoCap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    never forget when kobe was playing 45+ mins a game down the stretch right up until the achilles game against gsw to will his wounded team into the playoffs. ... there will never be another kobe bryant

    • @partyboy3059
      @partyboy3059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      i'll never forgive d'antoni for playing him that much

    • @mrovalle231
      @mrovalle231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Exactly. If Kobe didnt tear the Achilles. I think he would have carried the Lakers to the finals vs lebron. He was on a mission.

    • @dc4690
      @dc4690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Brayan...
      No

    • @derrickevansjr3564
      @derrickevansjr3564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kobe was still trying get a ring we willing to do what ever the team need

  • @Terror832
    @Terror832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    I miss life before 2020.
    When Kobe was alive and we didn’t have to wear masks to go to places.

    • @advan3587
      @advan3587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      TBH years from this particular season were peak of last decade...

    • @hollissherfieldjr.5974
      @hollissherfieldjr.5974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I feel the same way fam.

    • @mike.cdn7212
      @mike.cdn7212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shut up

    • @orangeballwithstripes9227
      @orangeballwithstripes9227 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kobe Tribute video I made guys! What do you think!
      th-cam.com/video/LTPV7zrvo_U/w-d-xo.html

    • @BG-mn6di
      @BG-mn6di 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mike.cdn7212 ?

  • @madnezz1961
    @madnezz1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    the greatest contested shot maker I have ever seen

    • @derrickevansjr3564
      @derrickevansjr3564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Without any convo

    • @brendankelly2653
      @brendankelly2653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hakeem Olajuwon + Michael Jordan = Kobe Bryant

    • @madnezz1961
      @madnezz1961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@brendankelly2653 yes, his footwork was the best I had ever seen

    • @ian.piepenbrock
      @ian.piepenbrock ปีที่แล้ว

      No question

    • @etx_jay
      @etx_jay 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Him , kyrie , and Devin Booker is tough too if you really watch him

  • @ajfelton2262
    @ajfelton2262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    The man averaged 27ppg 6apg 6rpg while going thru injuries to his starters 3 different coaching changes played 78 games and single handily dragging what was left of that team to the playoffs at age 34 this was clearly the best season An All time Great can have considering the cards he was dealt with

    • @XperienceOfSG
      @XperienceOfSG 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      And had 8x 40+ point games and 11x 10+ assists games. The dude was an absolute juggernaut still at age 34. One can only imagine how the tail-end of his career would have gone, had he not sustained that Achilles tear. A 6th championship undoubtedly was still in reach for him.

  • @OnPoint_247
    @OnPoint_247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    True nba fans knows how great this season was for Kobe!

  • @SSJRome
    @SSJRome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Some of these games this season i honestly thought the lakers were gonna lose ... and then Kobe would do some magic trick like down by 9 and hit 3 straight 3 pointers smh Legendary 😢😢
    🐐 shit

  • @beenizz5102
    @beenizz5102 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    People forget Kobe was looking even better than he did in 2011 and 2012. Literally improving with age before that injury. Elite of the elite

  • @edwardrivera3098
    @edwardrivera3098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Easily the most skilled player of all time

    • @Adrian-xu3xi
      @Adrian-xu3xi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Kobe and Kyrie forsure

  • @genericallyaccepted
    @genericallyaccepted 3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    This season was pure anxiety.

    • @legume_duprix
      @legume_duprix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Honestly, start to finish

    • @blvckzulu9469
      @blvckzulu9469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      On god. Kobe was willing this team to the playoff until his injury

    • @partyboy3059
      @partyboy3059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@blvckzulu9469 I remember the 10 game stretch before his injury the Lakers had to win basically every game to make it to that 8th seed, which seemed impossible at the time because of the injuries and Howard being fkn ass
      Kobe willed those games to the W it was fkn incredible

  • @beastmode40205
    @beastmode40205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I really could make this argument for his whole career but just to speak on this season itself, this is one of the greatest individual seasons in NBA history when put in proper perspective.
    - Being 33-34 with the accumulated wear and tear he was fighting through
    - The league killing the CP3 trade
    - An already failing experiment of Dwight, Nash & D'Antoni
    - Jim Buss being an idiot in every sense, proven by the aforementioned moves he made that didn't complement Kobe's game at all
    - Finally, the way the game was starting to transition to what it is now and Kobe finding his way to be impactful within it
    He persevered through way more than most even realize, largely because ppl only look at the final outcome and ignore the context of situations.

  • @GARRITT27
    @GARRITT27 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Kobe was unreal. I watched every game of his career and was obsessed with his mastery. In my humble opinion, I think he has the best footwork (nod to Hakeem) and midrange game ever. I also think he has the best reverse layup/dunk creativity. Amazing player! This guy means a ton to me and my family.

    • @koolkai4299
      @koolkai4299 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      His footwork was impeccable, Jordan had the best mid-range game, and Kobe definitely is one of the best in game dunkers in NBA History. In the 2000s Vince Carter and Kobe Bryant were the two best in game dunkers in the game as far as creativity.

    • @XperienceOfSG
      @XperienceOfSG 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      And on top of all that, he was among the most intense, skilled defenders in league history!

    • @era_emissary
      @era_emissary 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He's the greatest difficult shot maker in NBA history

    • @ludvigwittgenstein6469
      @ludvigwittgenstein6469 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kobes the GOAT imo. Him and Mike.

  • @DinoNuggets7
    @DinoNuggets7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    Imagine if he didn't tear his achilles that year....

    • @joegrice2007
      @joegrice2007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      He would have retired this year thats why he wore 24, won another ring and finals mvp maybe 2 with how superstars playing together now and number 1 on the all time scoring list.

    • @VinhNguyen-gk4jq
      @VinhNguyen-gk4jq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@joegrice2007 Do you seriously think Kobe would’ve won another chip at his age while players like Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry are in the league?

    • @calebangell77
      @calebangell77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@VinhNguyen-gk4jq if he was still on the Lakers then no doubt he'd win another ring.

    • @VinhNguyen-gk4jq
      @VinhNguyen-gk4jq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@calebangell77 which lakers though? The 2020 Lakers? It’s unrealistic to think that if Kobe was still in the league today that this lakers team would be the same.

    • @bryanallen2405
      @bryanallen2405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      We would’ve got our heat vs Lakers finals

  • @Anthony-pw8hj
    @Anthony-pw8hj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The greatest player I’ve even watched. I’ll never be as hyped for a team or a player as I was watching a Kobe lakers team. Constantly at the edge of my seat.

  • @nikeairjordanfly
    @nikeairjordanfly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    i was a senior in high school when kobe tore his achillies.... never gonna forget that

    • @alexdreyer5316
      @alexdreyer5316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too, saw every game that year

    • @Mike24Williams
      @Mike24Williams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Happened my junior year, woke up the next morning to the terrible news I literally lost it and was mad all day @ school.

    • @k-cx7137
      @k-cx7137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Mike24Williams happened my eighth grade year

    • @julianowilliams3263
      @julianowilliams3263 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same brotha what a blow it was

    • @freddybahena2035
      @freddybahena2035 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me to

  • @AirBall031
    @AirBall031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    How quickly they forgot...

    • @_1luljayyy
      @_1luljayyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Top 3

    • @Jero-P
      @Jero-P 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Even I forgot, and I admire this man

  • @paigem2127
    @paigem2127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Kobe was carrying this team to the playoffs on his own back this season #ripkobe 💛💜💛💜💛 #kobe

  • @lucasisto1744
    @lucasisto1744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    One of his most underrated seasons! Year 17, 34 years old

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Truly an underrated season for sure.

  • @JPression
    @JPression 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    His midrange game was simply perfect

  • @Bigdaddy-nh7mb
    @Bigdaddy-nh7mb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Kobe’s game was so smooth like an artist with the paintbrush! Inside/outside crossover, fadeaway, mid range killer..

    • @romeoramirez4980
      @romeoramirez4980 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would’ve gotten knocked out in the first round of the playoffs anyways. Not hating but that Lakers team stood no chance against the Spurs

    • @3pace22
      @3pace22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@romeoramirez4980 Shit they for sure could of won at least one if he didn't get injured

    • @gzk13kc28
      @gzk13kc28 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@romeoramirez4980 kobe was spurs killer ... everything was possible

    • @romeoramirez4980
      @romeoramirez4980 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gzk13kc28 lmao not in 2013. If not for Allen they would have 6 rings and time would be 6-0 in the finals. But thankfully ray hit that shot 😂

    • @gzk13kc28
      @gzk13kc28 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@romeoramirez4980 yeah sure...but kobe was not in playoffs

  • @randygayta9300
    @randygayta9300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    that was true definition of heroic effort. dude was carrying his team to the finish line then injury ruined it. if only we could had witnessed his beast mode in the playoffs, no doubt they could still forced the spurs to a game 7 series and perhaps a lebron vs. Kobe that we didn't have. but still you leave a mark in this basketball world. rip mamba. mamba out!

  • @mariogv4083
    @mariogv4083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    He was the best player from 2001 to 2013

    • @jetbryantgmbm
      @jetbryantgmbm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      His whole career

    • @trollkenobi6727
      @trollkenobi6727 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Duncan was better in 03 and LeBron was better in 13

    • @jetbryantgmbm
      @jetbryantgmbm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Travis Tchokotieu u sound crazy kobe was better then shaq and anybody else since he was in high school

    • @mtaylor1237
      @mtaylor1237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Travis Tchokotieu well shaq himself called kobe the best player during all of those years.

    • @mtaylor1237
      @mtaylor1237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Travis Tchokotieu shaq was dominant but fouling him out and forcing him to the line was a viable strategy that would’ve worked if it wasn’t for Kobe coming in clutch. Kobe was the main one that was unstoppable vs stronger competition in the playoffs while shaq was dominating the finals vs weaker competition.

  • @Kevincg94
    @Kevincg94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Greatest since MJ, closest he saw modern spacing in his 20 year career and he was an injury-riddled 34 years old when he saw it. Can only imagine how many would call him the GOAT if his prime occurred in post 2015 NBA

    • @merv3930
      @merv3930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Underrated comment

    • @louiswilliams984
      @louiswilliams984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Facts!

    • @louiswilliams984
      @louiswilliams984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kobe might’ve overtrained too on top of being injury riddled if you listen to Tim Grover compare Jordan’s and Kobe’s training methods

    • @dc4690
      @dc4690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Louis Williams...
      Harder vs Smarter

    • @dc4690
      @dc4690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @USH...
      Good point for real lol.
      There’s something else about that word is why it gets thrown around so much...I’m tellin u.
      Don’t knows what it is,but there’s something esoteric i bet

  • @therealistremedy6822
    @therealistremedy6822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    I always bring up this season when people was acting like Lebron’s 2020 season was the only time they seen a player play at that level at year 17

    • @yd856
      @yd856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Kobe and Kareem were both playing at a really high level in their 17th season.

    • @ezekwu
      @ezekwu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      facts...

    • @billyslaughter4
      @billyslaughter4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      The media loves to sweep that season under the rug like it never existed.

    • @stretch273
      @stretch273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Lebrons 17 year was different from both of them he has more miles on his body at this point than both of those guys

    • @yd856
      @yd856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Stretch why did he have more miles on his body lmao. Is this the same body he spends millions of dollars on to keep in shape and NOT get miles on?

  • @ThatJewEmilio
    @ThatJewEmilio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Just a reminder a 35 year old willed his team to a playoffs this year.
    Just fundamentally technically sound with his footwork. Still can get where he wanted to on the court. So many tough finishes/shots this clip.
    If it weren’t for injuries who knows what this man could of done in the playoffs…

    • @sleeks9939
      @sleeks9939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯

    • @debo6012
      @debo6012 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jordan won a chip at 35

  • @bryantjones8286
    @bryantjones8286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    So glad you did this season man. Felt like Kobe was given everything he had this season. Broke my heart when he tore his Achilles. Mamba forever! 🐐

  • @albertmorales3233
    @albertmorales3233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Kobe's offensive arsenal and skill were on full display... it's a shame that he suffered that career-ending Achilles injury, there's no doubt in my mind that he would be the NBA's all-time leading scorer right now. At that time, the league had begun transitioning to an era of athleticism and youth, but Kobe had the ability to adapt his game and he still put on a show. I have NEVER seen a player excite an away crowd as Kobe did... he had the fans going NUTS in Atlanta and that was a testament to his style of play. Kobe may have been known for his mastery of the midrange, but he could SHOOT... he had range. After his Achilles injury, he adjusted his game to the perimeter since his mobility was limited and his percentage may not have been great, but if he played in today's league, I believe he would fit right in because he was such a high-volume shooter. The most complete player in the game, his ONLY flaw was his inefficiency of shot selection, but there's no other player who can make the degree of difficulty of shots that he did and that's what made him lethal.

  • @silver_suit1472
    @silver_suit1472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Single handedly willed this team to playoffs that year.

  • @piotrek3580
    @piotrek3580 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This season reminds me of 97/98 MJ season. Both older, post their prime athleticism, but master fundamentals of mid range shooting and used it to score.

    • @derrickevansjr3564
      @derrickevansjr3564 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just wish Kobe had a good enough team to win

    • @AnatolianArmenian
      @AnatolianArmenian 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Kobe was moving way better than 97-98 Jordan

  • @isaiabxsed2512
    @isaiabxsed2512 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Bro coming from a lebron fan this is actually just insane. We can talk about efficiency and numbers but look at the difficulty of shots. This dude isn’t even beating you with crazy athleticism. Fundamentals, footwork, getting to his spots and great body control around the rim. Wow

  • @diegochavez679
    @diegochavez679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Every time kobe scored you'd here a wowwww from the crowd truly magical to watch him play

  • @Stormtrooper-fv7dr
    @Stormtrooper-fv7dr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My favorite highlight at 4:05
    "Under 3 minutes to play, shotclock is down to 5, Bryant goes to work... Bryant, the drive! OH HO! KOBE BRYANT ON THE RACK ATTACK!"
    This gives me chills every time, such cool moment and great commentary.

  • @bettyjeanstokes360
    @bettyjeanstokes360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Kobe was constantly knocking down shots. Man, he was a monster, he knew how to win, and win he did. I love Kobe games please continue to bring us "Kobe's babies" games. We're loving it. Thanks, Maxamillion711 for bringing us these "Kobe's Babies" we're happy to see these games. It's just like Kobe is still here with us. He's the Goat and a Legend of our time. Thank you Kobe and thank you God for blessing Kobe to be with us and his family #GirlDad.

  • @samuelwilson7598
    @samuelwilson7598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Now yall see why Matt and Stak respect Kobe so much 😤

  • @Wh1ttyplays
    @Wh1ttyplays 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It was such a joy and frustration watching Kobe drag that team to the playoffs. I wanted this team to succeed so much. The last stretch of games where he was playing 40+ minutes a night was simply legendary stuff.

  • @jkxclusive295
    @jkxclusive295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One of my favourite Kobe seasons. Electrifying every arena’s crowd at age 34 right before the achilles injury. Elite on both ends of the floor. My GOAT FOREVER

  • @pawemalczyk2629
    @pawemalczyk2629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Better version than 09/10, seriously, more athletic and so clutch. he was on a mission, miss him so much, i hate it

  • @briansingleton5552
    @briansingleton5552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It was amazing to watch Kobe this year. Wasn't young but still dominate off skill, footwork, head fakes and guile. Literally willed that Lakers team to a playoff spot until his body broke down

  • @joshromero-burgan9860
    @joshromero-burgan9860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    He was 34 but you couldn't tell. Sure the bounce was leaving him but his footwork and midrange game absolutely made up for it

    • @markanderson6350
      @markanderson6350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He was still a good dunker but not as good as he was in his young days

    • @woopezzy00
      @woopezzy00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      By far has the best mid range work in the game

    • @jetbryantgmbm
      @jetbryantgmbm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No dont push that fake lie that his bounce was leaving him did you see his dunks ? Kobe was still the best dunker of all time and his 17th season dunks was better then any prime lebron dunks LBJ never was dunking on 2 and 3 people at the same time and kobe was dunking on 2 big man not small players

    • @jetbryantgmbm
      @jetbryantgmbm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markanderson6350 yeah he was watch the video he jus use too save his legs so he would do it when he wanted too but he still was a better dunker then lebron or jordan ever was

    • @joshromero-burgan9860
      @joshromero-burgan9860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jetbryantgmbm kobe is not the greatest dunker ever lmao. Vince carter is and even Kobe said that as well. His bounce was definitely starting to leave a lilbit cuz in 00 01 he was soaring over people

  • @avithemostill
    @avithemostill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Kobes footwork &defense are so underrated it’s ridiculous rip mamba one of the greatest to ever do it man

    • @jetbryantgmbm
      @jetbryantgmbm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The greatest too do it #24 #8 he is the real goat kobe is the only goat

    • @LOL-ro9ef
      @LOL-ro9ef 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jetbryantgmbm nah bro there is no way u can make a case for kobe sry great player tho

  • @jerrybutler3062
    @jerrybutler3062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Bro I just know I’m my heart he would’ve had the greatest HOF speech of all time and it sucks we’lol never get to hear it

  • @westheking12
    @westheking12 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It’s crazy the 2012 olympics and 2013 season is my fav version of Kobe. He had the one arm sleeve on the right arm going. He had the swagger on the court and his IQ just outing everyone else. He still had a bounce and could slam on folks but mostly at this point used his footwork and shooting to score. A lot like MJ his last couple of years with the Bulls. Sad that towards the end of that season he got injured carrying that poorly made team.

  • @alexlowe4442
    @alexlowe4442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    People are gonna complain you named it the “last great season” but let’s face it, this really was the last amazing season of his career. No disrespect to Kobe at all but age takes away every career. We will love Kobe forever and know he is a legend no matter what but those few years was his retirement journey to let everyone ease into a NBA without him. Plus the teams he had weren’t made to go far into the playoffs. Another great video man keep them coming 🔥👍🔥 Rest is paradise Kobe Bean Bryant ❤️

    • @stephcurrytheg.o.a.t
      @stephcurrytheg.o.a.t 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Nobodies complaining everybody in the world knows this

    • @cornelius8124
      @cornelius8124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      except that nobody is complaining at all lmao

    • @ringsornothing9370
      @ringsornothing9370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Age didn't take him. He was playing great before his achilles injury. He had alot left in the tank at age 34. 27ppg on 47% FG

    • @terencejones4057
      @terencejones4057 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ringsornothing9370 True he was he skilled and could adapt his game anytime

    • @GJG_3
      @GJG_3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stephcurrytheg.o.a.t actually I disagree, he was still great after the acl. You forget he was averaging 25+ in 2015 and ended the season at 22ppg. It's the lakers management that gave up on him, they gave him the worst roster in the league and went into tanking basically forcing him to retire.

  • @KobeKid248
    @KobeKid248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Remember this run like it was yesterday, how time flies Rest in Paradise Mamba #MambaForever

  • @bgfiles
    @bgfiles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    first season where i watched every game, i’m taking this kobe over anyone.

    • @davelouie131
      @davelouie131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      2018 LeBron was pretty good too.

    • @bgfiles
      @bgfiles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@davelouie131 no doubt

    • @FrokuBabayy
      @FrokuBabayy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davelouie131 Forget LeBron how bout 1988-1992 MJ... no one is better than that version...

    • @davelouie131
      @davelouie131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FrokuBabayy very athletic but they have different rules, Kobe and LeBron faced the same rules and played the same Era and they both faced probably tougher defense, but all threeof those guys are good though.

    • @FrokuBabayy
      @FrokuBabayy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davelouie131 "Kobe and LeBron faced tougher defense" uhhhh you wanna correct that statement😂

  • @newthrash1221
    @newthrash1221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Last great year of my life, tbh.Wish i could go back to that year. Kids, appreciate your years while you can.

  • @KevinSO2010
    @KevinSO2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That shot vs Clippers meanwhile biting his shirt. ICONIC.

  • @_1luljayyy
    @_1luljayyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Kobe gave you 27, 6 and 6 in year 17 at 34. The last 20 games carried the lakers to the playoffs
    Call me crazy but I really don’t give AF
    This was the best year 17 season in NBA history

    • @federicoinnocente
      @federicoinnocente 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pure blasphemy

    • @justsayin669
      @justsayin669 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @MomJessicaandJordan Richardson
      Stop it, you know what you're doing. LeBron was better in his 17th season than Kobe ever was in his career...

    • @_1luljayyy
      @_1luljayyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@justsayin669 like I said IDGAF say what you wanna say.
      My opinion can’t change that🤣

    • @_1luljayyy
      @_1luljayyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@justsayin669 Prime Kobe > Prime LeBron

    • @justsayin669
      @justsayin669 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_1luljayyy
      I saw you said "numbers don't lie" before you edited your comment. Numbers also say LeBron's 17th season was clearly better than Kobe's 17th season haha. Every version of LeBron after his rookie season is better than any version of Kobe.

  • @WO2411
    @WO2411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It’s hard watching this man 💔 this shit fell like yesterday and we still have to live with the fact this man gone 😣

  • @wa-e_music
    @wa-e_music 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is not basketball... this is art.

  • @nocap621
    @nocap621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    No Disrespect But Every Season Kobe Was In Was A Goat Season. RIP THE GOAT #8 #24

  • @shemgilbert1991
    @shemgilbert1991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He works so hard every single play man

  • @TheGreatOne3
    @TheGreatOne3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I strongly believe if Kobe didn't get hurt, they would've had a shot at upsetting the Spurs in that 2013 1st round

    • @mrovalle231
      @mrovalle231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup. He was on a mission.

    • @jasonmoukala8909
      @jasonmoukala8909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No spurs would’ve destroyed that team

    • @jasonmoukala8909
      @jasonmoukala8909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrovalle231 not at all

    • @stephordless8876
      @stephordless8876 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jasonmoukala8909 🧢 Kobe ain’t lbj he would’ve won.

  • @melvintejera196
    @melvintejera196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Still can't believe he's gone 💔. One of the greatest basketball players the world will ever see. Mamba forever 🐐 .

    • @jetbryantgmbm
      @jetbryantgmbm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The greatest

    • @melvintejera196
      @melvintejera196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jetbryantgmbm Facts they'll never be another

  • @multiplepassions3694
    @multiplepassions3694 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bro that Toronto game was just ridiculous, 4 game winners in one game. How people can watch this and not put him in their top 5 i’ll never understand

  • @killthedark7283
    @killthedark7283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He was in really good shape. in the off-season of 2011-2012, he went to Germany and received surgery. Then in the next 2 years he played in a very high level, like 80% of 07 season

    • @AnatolianArmenian
      @AnatolianArmenian 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Here’s what makes this all the more confusing. He actually had the procedure in Germany in the summer of 2011. And I remember the season after 11-12, I was worried cuz he kind of looked like he lost a step. But 12-13 he was moving like he hadn’t since maybe 2007. HOW? What? I’m confused cuz this had never happened with any other play. 2010-2012 Kobe was clearly slowing down. What happened in the summer of 12?

    • @killthedark7283
      @killthedark7283 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AnatolianArmenianthe surgery really helped him a lot. RIP

  • @dustinporras9504
    @dustinporras9504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Never get tired of his 2012-13 highlights thank you

  • @ilovedwjful
    @ilovedwjful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man the first 10 mins feel like a And 1 mix tape he doing it all
    8️⃣🐐2️⃣4️⃣

  • @mackdef475
    @mackdef475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Year 17 people 🙌 Kobe the GOAT

    • @jetbryantgmbm
      @jetbryantgmbm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly kobe is the real goat

  • @andrewmoreno8563
    @andrewmoreno8563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    kobe had 99 iq this year everything he did was so crafty even the way he drives in on people

  • @porkadobo5035
    @porkadobo5035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's crazy how explosive he was during this season. The injury really did break him

  • @woopezzy00
    @woopezzy00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Everytime I watch Kobe it gives me chills, he made the game look effortless. RIP Black Mamba

  • @Dreweybaby
    @Dreweybaby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    His style of play was so epic!

  • @officialthomasjames
    @officialthomasjames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m so thankful I was able to watch him play in Philly in this season. It was the only time I saw him play in person, and he did not disappoint. Miss you Bean

    • @officialthomasjames
      @officialthomasjames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The reverse layup he did was absolutely ridiculous and hard to comprehend in person. I hope it’s in this highlight reel.

  • @mrtony80
    @mrtony80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow, almost a year later, my heart still sinks a little whenever I see or hear something about Kobe Bryant. I still can't believe this man gone. Gone, but never, ever forgotten.

  • @shuttfup2610
    @shuttfup2610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was in 7th grade and I watched almost every Kobe’s game that year and I am a clipper fan. What a legend

  • @abuwadie3
    @abuwadie3 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A university of basketball skill and knowledge at this stage in his career. legend

  • @OMGruesome
    @OMGruesome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It will never ever feel real to me that he's gone...

    • @hollissherfieldjr.5974
      @hollissherfieldjr.5974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here fam, I don't think it will ever sink in that he's no longer here with us.

  • @bettyjeanstokes360
    @bettyjeanstokes360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man, I would love to have his energy. His ability to turn and make those sudden stop and elevate the ball, oh man I love to enable to do that. Kobe the most amazing player, Legendary, Visionary, MVP, Goat of all time. Thanks, again MaxaMillion711 for sharing all these Kobe's babies with us. We appreciate it.

  • @partyboy3059
    @partyboy3059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I remember the 10 game stretch before his injury the Lakers had to win basically every game to make it to that 8th seed, which seemed impossible at the time because of the injuries and Howard being fkn ass.
    Kobe willed those games to the W it was fkn incredible

    • @mrovalle231
      @mrovalle231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank.god someone remembers that run. We were counted out. That stretch was amazing. Every game was epic.

    • @partyboy3059
      @partyboy3059 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Brayan yea he averaged a triple double those last games it was insane lol

    • @emotionaldamage4401
      @emotionaldamage4401 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Remembered that , also willed his team to win against spurs , the team they would've faced on The first round of the playoffs.

  • @josephmacias8340
    @josephmacias8340 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He shoulda won MVP this season no team needed a plyer as bad as the lakers need kobe

  • @diegochavez679
    @diegochavez679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kobes so good he can ballhog and still dominate. His skill is unmatched he's the best ever skilled player. His ego ruined a couple championships but there's no denying he was magical

  • @Cmcoluch
    @Cmcoluch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    02-03 was his best season and this season was very underrated.

  • @Trinx323
    @Trinx323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Had he not got injured we would've won the championship, why? Kobe said in an interview that season that nobody can out will him and gonna stand in his way of doing so. He over killed himself and that's what caused the injury. The best player to EVER step foot in the NBA; Kobe Bryant

    • @jetbryantgmbm
      @jetbryantgmbm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts kobe the real goat no matter how hard the media tries too make the world forget

  • @samuelzelalem3079
    @samuelzelalem3079 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I will die on the hill that a healthy Kobe would have knocked down the Spurs round 1, Warriors in round 2, Thunder in the WCF if Beverley didnt also hurt Russ, and Lebron Wade Bosh and Ray Allen in the finals, getting his 6th ring. His achilles heel was his pride, and his pride ended up taking form in a torn achilles. Poetically heartbreaking.

  • @je6522
    @je6522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oddly. This was the season I fell in love with kobe's game. He tried to lead that team every way possible

  • @aryopuguh8438
    @aryopuguh8438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn I watched that game vs Raptors. Kobe carried the team single handedly

  • @DavidBagga
    @DavidBagga 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Damn he was doing this at 34 years old in year 17. We all miss you mamba! 🙏🏽🐐🐍🏀

  • @sandromartinez9570
    @sandromartinez9570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Idk what to say Kobe , that 2013 season blew us all away that was our one last ride in full form thank you For all the memories Mamba RIP we love you.

  • @jrdyhrdy2107
    @jrdyhrdy2107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    breaks my heart every time I watch him

  • @Chris_Mickey
    @Chris_Mickey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of my favorite Kobe’s season! RIP

  • @RockDans
    @RockDans 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can watch Kobe play all day.

  • @6aliph77
    @6aliph77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This was smoothess years for Kobe game handles sharp off the dribble jumper was sharp opened a lot more options for Kobe offensively

  • @anthonypreda1120
    @anthonypreda1120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This one right here is special.

  • @zone5breezy
    @zone5breezy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Probably one of my favorite pump fakes @ 3:10 where he sends Vince Carter flying out the arena!!! Kobe was so skilled...master of all techniques! Legends never die!

  • @MrOblivionssin
    @MrOblivionssin หลายเดือนก่อน

    Crazy because this was the season I actually sat down and watched pretty much every single game. Tough time in my life back then. Man I would be stressed. Kobe was HIM. Brings back great memories of me sitting in my room alone watching this man shred everybody

  • @GamerModeTwentyThree
    @GamerModeTwentyThree 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kobe was dominated that season was unstoppable and was a consistent shooter who put on a show wish he had more help for the lakers at that time to be a playoff contender team the mamba lives on

  • @jaysongaston7976
    @jaysongaston7976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Glad I got to witness at least one year of prime Kobe