You can say that again. The day the Chris Paul trade was vetoed changed the life of the Lakers and its fans. if that wasn't enough they then decide to trade Bynum who was playing at an All Star level for Dwight. We should have kept the same squad Kobe, Fisher, Lamar, Gasol, and Bynum. This team still had another 3-4 years.
The Flash 2024 Yeah, even the years they didn't win it were special just by watching Kobe alone. The crowd at Staples never got cheated out of their money.
Kobe bryant coming off of a back to back championship still playing every game like it's his last. having 5 rings and the guy still competed from start to finish injured or healthy every game he played. you didn't notice his decline after 2010 because of his skill iq and footwork and fundamentals what he did at 34 was awesome in 2013.
Going to the finals 3 times took a toll on his body, i think after the 2010 finals he started to decline but not in a big way because he still put up good stats even at the age of 30.
captain save LeHoe touching that u would know when he was declining. But it's interesting enough that he was averaging 27 points per game in 2011-2012 and in the next season 2012-2013season he average 27 as well that's not declining at all
I don't believe he really ever declined, I think his Achilles injury just ruined what could have been 3 more solid years before he eventually hung it up like Michael on his second retirement.
2013 season was his most underrated, especially with all of the bad team chemistry. He still managed to play his ass off. I'm glad to say I got to see him play in his entire prime because every player that came after him doesn't come close. He's the greatest player of this generation and the greatest player since Michael Jordan. Stats don't tell the entire story, especially when you don't watch the games.
Kobe's 2011-13 seasons are the most underrated. He was still going off on opposing teams just didn't have sufficient help. And media grazed over how elite he still was.
The years when Lakers were dominant in 2008-2011 were my favorite stretches of the NBA ever. I'm only 16 so I didn't get a chance to see the Bulls own the 90's or the Lakers/Celtics rivalry in the 80's. I miss the 2010 Lakers man..... I have hope being a Laker fan since 2006, we will come back stronger in a few years.
People always talk about what a competitor Kobe is, and while he's scored more points in a game than he did in this one, this is a prime example of how Kobe has evolved (at least in his individual offense - he took two standstill threes that're bad shots with no ball movement or cutting); he scored 39 points on 21 shots. That's tremendously efficient and really shows how Kobe maintained his scoring mentality and tendencies without alienating his teammates as he had in past years when he would just shoot 30 times a game. Respect for greatness, he learned and evolved. He still has bad games shooting every now and again, but those championship years really showed his maturity and growth.
What dude, Kobe had to take them shots. Who he have for real when he was jacking up 30 shots a game. You dnt know Kobe career. He took a backseat for years to win Championships. When Shaq was faking Kobe took over. Got rid of Shaq and had the worst players in history. Kobe do what needs to be done to win. Example since you dnt knw. USA team, Kobe shut down the best player on the other team for them to win the gold. They say Kobe dnt pass. Look at all the finals Kobe in and the great assists he has. He became a master at the game cuz he was a student of it. He was taught by MJ n The Dream. Get it right
All this talk about steph curry being compared to MJ.. People are forgetting the player that really is close to MJ. I'm still taking a prime kobe over steph anyday
+MrAVGNdude steph is a liability, he has no defensive prowess. Kobe is just too good with his post up and ability to make tough/ nearly impossible shots
+Robert Nguyen and footwork. being able to score through crowd and contested shots. and thats what people don't get. they think its about stats. stats don't win championships. having these attributes and teammates do. but its mostly these attributes. because when the game is on the line few seconds left, who do you want to have the ball kobe or lebron? to me id want the 5 time champion.
I'm a true warriors fan and a prime kobe Is still better than a prime steph, but we probably haven't seen a prime steph yet, he is just 27, Is a pleasure to witness his growth and i can't wait to see him perform for my warriors and win more titles in The next 5+ years
José Pedro Gonçalves dos Santos honestly, in all honestly if the warriors stay healthy and rare able to keep up with the high level caliber championship team, they could win six rings no doubt
From 2001-2013 Kobe was in his prime. It ended with that Achilles injury before the playoffs. He dragged that squad to the playoffs in a hurrculean effort and was still the best player in the world over bron Wade Dirk curry Westbrook harden kd etc till 2013 injury
This proves Golden State Fans are bandwagon fans, they were cheering for the Lakers more than the Warriors in this game and now all of a sudden they're Dub Nation. .FOH
That was one of the sweetest plays ever when Kobe broke down the defense and split through 2 defenders for a kick out to Artest for a corner 3 at 6:17!
Clutch! Best player since Jordan... The reason LBJ is considered better than him is because half of those kids commenting haven't even watch Kobe play. And btw #tbt to when Curry was an average player lol
wen u watch a game like this and see the best players on each team bumping against each other in crunch time and no calls by the refs, u begin to realize why the nba is starting to fall nowadays with ratings.
+funcoland boi Does an average player can score 62 points a quarter? Does an average player scores 81 points a game? Does an average player have ever average 35ppg?
@@mohammadsanypangcoga9693 no, the 1st of the 2 nash mvps was 100% earned, the team was completely different with nash... the 2nd mvp wasn't really earned though, because he didn't really do anything different
@@tjfrye11 seriously bruh....you must have been watching a different Kobe and nash from the rest of us. Steve is a hell of a player but year in and year out he never could nor performed better than Kobe. Both his MVP years are bullshit and Dirks was also bullshit. That man hands down should have at least 5 of those.
Kobe was still in his "too good" stage at this point in his career. How many other superstars, let alone just average NBA players knock down some of the shots he made not only in this game but throughout his career? I miss the prime Kobe days for real, you can say what you want about him but he was by far the most entertaining player to watch since Jordan retired, and really only Curry has come even close to matching that.
The REAL scary part was that Chris Paul SHOULD have been THIS Kobe's teammate this very year!! Could you imagine unstoppable Prime KB24 + CP3 who was literally entering the young Prime of HIS life!! David Stern said Ummmm NUH-UH!
Stupid announcer said Kobe double dribble on the first play when he never even dribbled SMH, that’s probably why we don’t know who tf that announcer is
Leblame A.K.A the Queen offensive game will never be beautiful, fluid, skilled, clutch and great as Kobe. Oh yeah Kobe made 9 first All defensive teams with 12 in all which is tied for the most all time with Kevin Garnett.
I’ve watched this video several times. And the first 30 seconds always pisses me off. If you’re going to go crazy about a double dribble,make sure he actually dribbled
If it wasnt for the injury he had on 2013 season..maybe he had 2 to 3 years more afte 2016 and made 36k plus points or more..maybe surpassing kareem..he missed a lot of games during his last 3 years..its sad to see kobe fought through a lot of injuries to stay in the nba..but what if..
NBA was at its best from 2009-2014 when its was competitive around the league and more than just two teams had a chance at the championship (unlike these days which is GSW vs CLE for 3 years now smh)
You can easily see Kobe's leg and knee leaving him this year, wish I knew it that year. But he was great regardless and that's why you didint it notice it that much. His jump shot barely had lift on it.
The days you never wanted to miss a Lakers game.
haha forealsss
Always on FSwest
You can say that again. The day the Chris Paul trade was vetoed changed the life of the Lakers and its fans. if that wasn't enough they then decide to trade Bynum who was playing at an All Star level for Dwight. We should have kept the same squad Kobe, Fisher, Lamar, Gasol, and Bynum. This team still had another 3-4 years.
+Johnni B And the days they advertised Monta at warriors games instead of Steph.
I miss those days so much. Just sitting in my room watching a great team :(
2000-2012 were the best years to be a Lakers fan, 5 championships and a ton of Clutch shots from Kobe, NBA will not be the same without him
The Flash 2024 Yeah, even the years they didn't win it were special just by watching Kobe alone. The crowd at Staples never got cheated out of their money.
Lakers were exciting from the 95-96 season (when Magic came back) until the 10-11 season.
how about the year 2013.
Kobe‘s games are different...miss those days
Now really without him 😥
Kobe bryant coming off of a back to back championship still playing every game like it's his last. having 5 rings and the guy still competed from start to finish injured or healthy every game he played. you didn't notice his decline after 2010 because of his skill iq and footwork and fundamentals what he did at 34 was awesome in 2013.
so true bro
Going to the finals 3 times took a toll on his body, i think after the 2010 finals he started to decline but not in a big way because he still put up good stats even at the age of 30.
jesus ayala
Kobe is bound to have a long career with a jumpshot dominant game
captain save LeHoe touching that u would know when he was declining. But it's interesting enough that he was averaging 27 points per game in 2011-2012 and in the next season 2012-2013season he average 27 as well that's not declining at all
I don't believe he really ever declined, I think his Achilles injury just ruined what could have been 3 more solid years before he eventually hung it up like Michael on his second retirement.
Kobes composure in clutch is something to be admired of!
You could say the same about kyrie
@@izzy6918 Kyrie, you're a joke, that is funny
@@hashmoncrief6965 yes that comment didn’t age well
@@hashmoncrief6965 a joke? youre super casual if you think kyrie isnt incredibly clutch and composed in the 4th. smell ya farts
The greatest of all time Kobe Bryant
no smiles, killer instinct, we will never see that again......
Xu Jayden i
Jayden it’s sad you said “ we will never see that again”!
Kobes either 1 or 2 ever stop the hate dont be a naive un educated victim of the present
2013 season was his most underrated, especially with all of the bad team chemistry. He still managed to play his ass off. I'm glad to say I got to see him play in his entire prime because every player that came after him doesn't come close. He's the greatest player of this generation and the greatest player since Michael Jordan. Stats don't tell the entire story, especially when you don't watch the games.
This is when you were never bored watching the Lakers
Kobe's 2011-13 seasons are the most underrated. He was still going off on opposing teams just didn't have sufficient help. And media grazed over how elite he still was.
Lol they was glazin the heat man
The years when Lakers were dominant in 2008-2011 were my favorite stretches of the NBA ever. I'm only 16 so I didn't get a chance to see the Bulls own the 90's or the Lakers/Celtics rivalry in the 80's. I miss the 2010 Lakers man..... I have hope being a Laker fan since 2006, we will come back stronger in a few years.
I was 5 years old in 2000 and still have vivid memories of the three peat. In my opinion the best times
We did come back
Bro we always come back
0:20 fail by the commentator. Kobe never dribbled...
I had to replay it like 10 times lol dude is a dumbass Kobe don't travel
I had to go see if anybody saw that lol
I had to go see if anybody saw that lol
yeap absolutely a fail cuz kobe never traveled if thats bron i probably believed it 😂
I was so pissed hearing that I was about to comment but I knew somebody already beat me to it lol
prime kobe is the greatest player of all time.
Fayz Ismael DUDE! YES lmaoooo!! Prime Kobe 06-09ish is literally the best fucking player EVER
Mike all day baby
@@j.s.t.6515 naaaa
Kobe MJ, MJ Kobe Only PERIOD.
People always talk about what a competitor Kobe is, and while he's scored more points in a game than he did in this one, this is a prime example of how Kobe has evolved (at least in his individual offense - he took two standstill threes that're bad shots with no ball movement or cutting); he scored 39 points on 21 shots. That's tremendously efficient and really shows how Kobe maintained his scoring mentality and tendencies without alienating his teammates as he had in past years when he would just shoot 30 times a game.
Respect for greatness, he learned and evolved. He still has bad games shooting every now and again, but those championship years really showed his maturity and growth.
What dude, Kobe had to take them shots. Who he have for real when he was jacking up 30 shots a game. You dnt know Kobe career. He took a backseat for years to win Championships. When Shaq was faking Kobe took over. Got rid of Shaq and had the worst players in history. Kobe do what needs to be done to win. Example since you dnt knw. USA team, Kobe shut down the best player on the other team for them to win the gold. They say Kobe dnt pass. Look at all the finals Kobe in and the great assists he has. He became a master at the game cuz he was a student of it. He was taught by MJ n The Dream. Get it right
All this talk about steph curry being compared to MJ.. People are forgetting the player that really is close to MJ. I'm still taking a prime kobe over steph anyday
+MrAVGNdude steph is a liability, he has no defensive prowess. Kobe is just too good with his post up and ability to make tough/ nearly impossible shots
+Robert Nguyen and footwork. being able to score through crowd and contested shots. and thats what people don't get. they think its about stats. stats don't win championships. having these attributes and teammates do. but its mostly these attributes. because when the game is on the line few seconds left, who do you want to have the ball kobe or lebron? to me id want the 5 time champion.
I'm a true warriors fan and a prime kobe Is still better than a prime steph, but we probably haven't seen a prime steph yet, he is just 27, Is a pleasure to witness his growth and i can't wait to see him perform for my warriors and win more titles in The next 5+ years
José Pedro Gonçalves dos Santos honestly, in all honestly if the warriors stay healthy and rare able to keep up with the high level caliber championship team, they could win six rings no doubt
is very difficult, but being able to enjoy this after so many crap teams we had is worth it by itself
I like how monta and Kobe heating up but at the end of the game, they just hugged it out. That's respect!
Beautiful skill set. Will be missed by casual and purists of the sport.
From 2001-2013 Kobe was in his prime. It ended with that Achilles injury before the playoffs. He dragged that squad to the playoffs in a hurrculean effort and was still the best player in the world over bron Wade Dirk curry Westbrook harden kd etc till 2013 injury
This proves Golden State Fans are bandwagon fans, they were cheering for the Lakers more than the Warriors in this game and now all of a sudden they're Dub Nation. .FOH
Marlow Stanfield How can you not be a fan of Kobe
Marlow Stanfield y’all or you don’t say that about heat fans when lbj or lakers fans about lbj and ad smh
Dude that's Lakers fans. Lakers fans are loud in every building in the NBA when the Lakers are contenders
He put Monta Ellis back in his place... lol damn. good game
at 7:17 Curry is thinking in his head "I'll never be better than this GOAT"
😂😂
Looking at his form at the line probably. And also maybe thinking ''that's fucking Kobe Bryant''.
Let's keep it real Kobe really the best ever
Lakers 28-11, Warriors 15-22.. haha, what a difference several years make.
4 years. we been bad for 3 next year after we draft Ben Simmons we'll be solid ese
people get old my dude kobe always owned gs in his prime
+Brazy 400 he owned every team
+Brazy 400 Kobe owned the whole West... Fuck that the whole league for a long period.
+Isaiah Watson 👍👍
7:16 Steph looking at Kobe like "damn I wanna be that good too"
Yessss
That was one of the sweetest plays ever when Kobe broke down the defense and split through 2 defenders for a kick out to Artest for a corner 3 at 6:17!
kobe is easily the greatest of all time
Clutch! Best player since Jordan... The reason LBJ is considered better than him is because half of those kids commenting haven't even watch Kobe play. And btw #tbt to when Curry was an average player lol
Exactly lol
Kobe was simply amazing he can be down 30pts in 2nd qtr & you know he can turn it on in the 4th for comeback
He turned into a different player in the 4th and would make some crazy shots
wen u watch a game like this and see the best players on each team bumping against each other in crunch time and no calls by the refs, u begin to realize why the nba is starting to fall nowadays with ratings.
The woke politics also have an affect on ratings. No one wants to see that bullshit.
Kobe was so good before those injuries
I hope you didn't think he was ever an average player
+funcoland boi Does an average player can score 62 points a quarter? Does an average player scores 81 points a game? Does an average player have ever average 35ppg?
He was amazing with the injuries
There are so many good Nba players these days but nothing like kobe
LEBRON WOULD DISSAPEAR IN THE 4Th THAT GAME AND APPEARS AGAIN WHEN THEY WIN AND CLAIMS THE CREDIT, SMH..
back when steph's parents are not interested in their son's game.
True
Daaamn i miss kobe 😥R.I.P MAMBA&MAMBACITA& THE REST OF THE PEOPLE IN THAT HORRIBLE ACCIDENT
7:17 the chef thinking "this guys a f**** beast"
Most skilled player ever, hardest working player ever. Facts, no debate on either..
Im rolling w Kobe
How many times was Kobe robbed of MVP
Isaiah Watson twice 03 and 06 and maybe 07. but definitely 03 and 06
Those steve nash years were supposed to be his.
@@mohammadsanypangcoga9693 no, the 1st of the 2 nash mvps was 100% earned, the team was completely different with nash... the 2nd mvp wasn't really earned though, because he didn't really do anything different
@@tjfrye11 seriously bruh....you must have been watching a different Kobe and nash from the rest of us. Steve is a hell of a player but year in and year out he never could nor performed better than Kobe. Both his MVP years are bullshit and Dirks was also bullshit. That man hands down should have at least 5 of those.
Kobe was still in his "too good" stage at this point in his career. How many other superstars, let alone just average NBA players knock down some of the shots he made not only in this game but throughout his career? I miss the prime Kobe days for real, you can say what you want about him but he was by far the most entertaining player to watch since Jordan retired, and really only Curry has come even close to matching that.
These years hurt me cuz we were still good enough to meet miami in the finals but didn’t get it done. We were older but not too old.
Kobe can score in bunches in a short amount of time!
He can also score consistently over a longer amount of time!
Crazy how Ellis defended kobe WELL for his size.
still go back to this video to show Kobe's footwork and offense game. RIP Kobe & GiGi!
Rip legend Kobe Bryant
Rest in Peace Mamba. Legend lives forever ❤❤❤
I only watched Jordan and Kobe . Thanks to them 🙏 Rest in power to Kobe
Sigh miss u Kobe
The REAL scary part was that Chris Paul SHOULD have been THIS Kobe's teammate this very year!! Could you imagine unstoppable Prime KB24 + CP3 who was literally entering the young Prime of HIS life!!
David Stern said Ummmm NUH-UH!
kobe never had a true PG. Imagine if he did LMAOOOO
Kobe was the best player of the 2000s. Change my mind 😌
Jordan 90s. Kobe 2000s. LeBron 2010s. You're completely right.
Topological invariance and supersymmetric symmetry breaking and Higgs potential; ground state U(1) X SU(2) for masses of W and Z bosons, out!
Miss you Kobe 😔
@0:17
Literally what the fuck is that commentator talking about? He received the ball and never dribbled yet.
Kobe~I will always miss u💔
Kobe was different he would wait on his opponent to guard him
At that time curry was unknown smh
+Donte Jones Not unknown. Flashed talent, but had ankle problems + a bad supporting cast.
Unknown for bandwagons like you, not for The real nba fans, steph Is known mostly since he was The best Scorer in college 2008-2009 season
+Donte Jones only unknown for casual nba fans
+Donte Jones he was known for his paper ankles
+Donte Jones Best in the nation College days! Sure the guy was unknown for bandwagons! HAHAHA! SMH!
Who’s here in 2020? Man...how the time flies.
This was the season when Bynum started feeling himself too much.
Game*
Came here as a Dubs fan as a tribute to Kobe! R.I.P! :(
Stupid announcer said Kobe double dribble on the first play when he never even dribbled SMH, that’s probably why we don’t know who tf that announcer is
8:05 that's the best scene ever.
Now that's killer instinct!!
Man.... I miss this Lakers era. I miss Kobe..
0:17 I didn't see a double dribble
dumbass commentator i didnt see a dribble too lmao
0:20 what exactly was the commentator talking about? he just got the pass & was holding the ball before starting his dribble
I really miss kobe
Long Live Kobe Bryant ♾🖤
Long Live GiGi♾🖤
Leblame A.K.A the Queen offensive game will never be beautiful, fluid, skilled, clutch and great as Kobe.
Oh yeah Kobe made 9 first All defensive teams with 12 in all which is tied for the most all time with Kevin Garnett.
Player's don't play like Kobe momo he just had a passion for the game it wasn't about money it was about winning he is definitely missed RIP
The only other player that play like Kobe is Steph Curry
Kobe, Kobe, Kobe, Kobe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kobe a man who could take all the beating in the world and would still not complain
Kobe Bryant. my man!!!!
Looked it up cuz I was at the game. RIP to the goat 🐐
Kobe is just unbelievable. 🙏🏼💜💛🏀
He made playoff atmosphere in this arena
Most effortless 39 PTS game I've seen in a long time. Looked like he barely tried just post up and Jumpshots
Nate Rivers it be like that wen ur that skilled
Ballin Too yup. And that's not even prime kobe. Just fundamentally sound knows his strengths without needing speed or athleticism
Nate Rivers yeah, and he doesnt need to be open, he just needs space.
KOBE #GOATBEAST.
I’ve watched this video several times. And the first 30 seconds always pisses me off. If you’re going to go crazy about a double dribble,make sure he actually dribbled
What the hell is the commentator talking about on the first play? There’s no double dribble in sight
0:55 love this first fast break play. How many times have we seen steph run this same play👀
If it wasnt for the injury he had on 2013 season..maybe he had 2 to 3 years more afte 2016 and made 36k plus points or more..maybe surpassing kareem..he missed a lot of games during his last 3 years..its sad to see kobe fought through a lot of injuries to stay in the nba..but what if..
Thats why i idol kobe
G.O.A.T thank u kobe
I miss you already, Mamba...
Gotta notice how he plays so fluidly...
The commentator said he double dribbled on the first play of the game & he didn’t 😂
MVP Chants in away games. Classic KOBE.🔥🔥🔥
NBA was at its best from 2009-2014 when its was competitive around the league and more than just two teams had a chance at the championship (unlike these days which is GSW vs CLE for 3 years now smh)
The only Warriors player still on the roster is Steph.
+catfoodtitans HAHAHHA... GM know he have a sleeping dragon on Curry.
Drayond is on the team bruh
Roem Ann Yap draymond wasn't drafted yet
I love it
for kobe🙏🙏🙏 LAL
lmao before the banwagon
Yeah back when they were on the Laker bandwagon lol. This was pretty much a home game for them, along with Sacramento and Clippers. Good times...
Bob Fitzgerald used to praise Kobe and 'Bron.
Came here just to see the ball swish through the net perfectly at 6:31
RIP Bean 😢
Whose watching this during the quarantine?
@:20 commentator already trying to find holes in Kobe's game!
He's probably from Cleveland 😐
LOL
What was the announcer talking about picking up his dribble
Kobe did not double dribble what is that dude talking about ???
Must be another Kobe hater
Miss you kobez 😔😓
Who got more And1s then Kobe, he can make a And1 from anywhere. Someone need to do a video of Kobe And1s!!!
"Hes unbelievable" lmao RIP legend!!!
You can easily see Kobe's leg and knee leaving him this year, wish I knew it that year. But he was great regardless and that's why you didint it notice it that much. His jump shot barely had lift on it.