I still get choked up seeing videos with Kobe in them. I'm 53 and i feel like a kid who lost their favorite uncle. RIP Kobe, Gigi, and all who lost their lives in that helicopter crash. 😇
MJ knew that statement would light a fire under Kobe, and he was right. These two knew each other like they were from the same nest and in the end it was nothing but respect and brotherly love between them. That memorial speech said it all. RIP Kobe.
I totally agree!!!👊🏾mike saw himself in coby. It was like looking in a mirror and he was touched that coby showed that love and admiration towards and wanted to see coby take it to the next level😎🙏🏽❤️
MJ speaking at Kobes funeral is and will forever be one of the most heartwrenching moments of my life! Can‘t express the gratitude I feel for being able to witness their careers
I agree. Everytime I hear anf see MJ speak at his Funeral, i cry. I cant fight the tears. It's actually one of the best speeches I've heard at a funeral. One GOAT to another GOAT. Sigh :( It's still unbelievabale
Love this, the Master/Goat vs the Grasshopper/Protege , both equipped with more weaponry, than the United Staes Military, this brought back serious memories, R.I.P. MAMBA 💯
Kobe’s passing really affects me even today, although I nvr met him I have so much admiration, it was an honor to live in the same lifetime, RIP KB8 (KB24)
💯 been grateful to see alot of goats that the future will never know about. But I can agree top tier Kobe/jordan Them boys didn’t get the torch handed to them by stats or media these two fellas TOOK THE TORCH Idc about tier two
Kobe was taken away from us, with his Daughter none the less. That's what i will always feel. To let the other one rise and when the other one said "I'm the GOAT"...nuff said.
Amazing story. Loved the eulogy at the very end. Much respect to Michael and Kobe. It wasn't really about basketball. It was about love and respect. We need more of that in this world.
Everybody thinks that JORDAN was all that bur to me KOBE better then MIKE. I was a KOBE fan. Even when started at the age of 18. I was a fan of his. Now KOBE Is gone but his legency lives on. R.i.p. KOBE GOD BLESS
If u knew kobe u would know every scenario of those shots he practices over a thousand times. He didn't have to improvise or 'aim' its all muscle memory
Kobe is that one dude whose name is what we yelled in the yesteryears when trying to make a shot from the court or the trash can. The day he passed felt like a relative had passed away. Thank you for your passion, determination and influence. Mamba mentality is something I had as a principle ever since it became a thing. Thank you for everything and may your rest in peace.
Fun fact about this game: When Jordan was defending Kobe, he held Kobe to 0-6 while guarding him in that game. Jordan also forced all 3 of Kobe turnovers in that game (two offensive fouls and a steal). Kobe went a scorching 14 for 17 in 1st half, and in the 2nd half, Kobe went 1 for 12. Ended up going 15 for 29. Jordan iced him 🧊🥶. A 40 year old goat 🐐 on two bad knees locked up 🔒 an athletic prime Kobe Bryant. Part of the reason why Kobe was “playfully” punching MJ was because he was frustrated that he couldn’t go off on MJ and held him scoreless.🤣🤣🤣 🐐🐐🐐
@@massdagod*This Your best Way of defending Lebrick ??🤣😂 Kobe & Jordan Clearly Forever GOATS In A League Of Their Own. Will Molly Whop Leunclutch 9-10*
@messdamdam Funfact kobe scored 55 and trashed Wiz. You still focusing stats? Like a true mobron. Hahahaha! Reason why kob punching is because that's what you call 2 REAL NBA greats passing and accepting the torch. Notice how they are having fun? You didn't place any stats how many punch kob throw to MJ? How long did they both smiled during that sequence? Poor nerd you are. Not even a high school baller you are yet you yappin nonsense here. Now go back to analizing how many times you were told to go to sleep by your momma today.
Jordan only said that to push the kid harder. That's what family is about. You tell them things they don't like to hear, you say things to encourage them to grow. What legendary big brother Jordan was. I'm sure They'll meet again some day. RIP Kobe Bean Bryant.
Jordan and Kobe talked trashed to each other before and after this game. Even in 2012 when Jordan told Kobe that himself in 1991 is better than any Kobe. Thats the relationship they had.
No he didn’t, he told him that when Kobe was young and Jordan didn’t care for him in that sense. He meant what he said at the time, he didn’t know Kobe would end up being who he became.
I was not born yet and to young to see the Michael Jordan bulls era but I was definitely around when Kobe came on the scene 2000 and up. Mom took me to a lakers game and wizards game. Seen Kobe and Shaq play together and MJ play. Best memories I’ll never forget. Kobe embodied MJ to the fullest from every move and with his own style with it. This was definitely a torch being passed down to kobe moment. And Kobe held his own from then on and mastered it to the end. Kobe will always be the greatest player in my eyes to touch the rock after MJ left the scene. We still had great players in the early 2000s but Kobe was just a different breed and cut from a different cloth. LonglivetheMamba
EMBODIED MJ TO THE FULLEST??? Check the career Stats....especially turnovers. Kobe emulated MJ's game because he didn't have the same level of understanding of the game that MJ had. No Dean Smith=3 years No Roy Williams =3 years No Bobby Knight= Olympic trials.
@@erichvonmanstein6876 someone who was born in the 90s and just wasn't old enough to see Jordan win. It's not too hard to understand and not be rude for no reason
@@nstidham27man folks are weirdos man 😂😂😂😂 but the goat MJ 🐐 himself said it plenty of times that these debates with him being compared to Kobe and Leborn James will always happen. He said both are great players but just played in different eras.
Made me tear up like it happened yesterday. You really captured a powerful overarching theme of brother hood and mortality in this one. Beautifully done
This is what makes Mike and Kobe different. Mike knew that would push him to a different level, I think it was more of a passing of the torch moment. Up until this day I've never seen the Seek & Destroy mentality like these two had.
This mentality has to be cultivated via American values that believe in winning and not making excuses. Many Americans still have that attitude. But a growing majority of Americans don't. And until that problem is reversed, you will only see these kinds of players from other countries. This is by design. Why do you think the NBA is pushing foreign players so hard. It's a Globalist agenda and the NBA is in lock-step with it. For the sake of the foreign players, and for the game of basketball, it's a good thing. But evil uses good things to trick the masses into choosing slay-vreee. Yes, a bit much to say, but it's connected to why you will never see American born players like Jordan and Kobe again unless American values survive.
A very heartfelt statement from one of the greatest Basketball players the world has ever known to another one of the greatest players...... Rest in Heaven Kobe Bryant
Wow how have I never heard that line before ? "Phil has a weapon over there that can combat me " wow what an underrated off radar line." Even things out respectively"... and there it is the Ultimate Respect
@@EniyanValentineKobe gets his dues. But Kobe is not better than Lebron. You are here bragging about Kobe playing against a 40 year old player. Kobe at 36 couldnt even attempt to guard Lebron.
Thank you for making this. This was the first NBA game I went to. Grew up a huge MJ fan, like many my age, and this was my last chance to see him. Kobe made it legendary.
Leading towards the '98 All Star game, MJ in a sense knew already who will be his heir apparent. He talked about the kid "Kobe" who's gonna 1-on-1 with anybody. During the game, Kobe asked technical questions to MJ and he answered him directly. MJ even invited Kobe to give him a call anytime he has questions. This footage is really nice. The literal passing of the torch from one apex assassin to another.
That was a beautiful speech from one big brother to little brother !! Touched my heart 🤍 Michael Jordan knew how much Kobe Bryant looked up to him and admired him,,, Rest in peace black mamba Kobe Bryant the Goat One L💜VE
Great video, Nick! Thanks for putting this together. As a lifelong Lakers fan and a huge Kobe fan, it warmed my heart hearing this story and seeing the bond between two greats, Kobe and MJ.
All Ill say is that when my son's old enough and I get to tell him how I got to watch Kobe live and the way he Solidified the game he brought,is something I have always looked forward to. We Miss you Mamba! 🕊️
Gosh that MJ speech tears me up everytime. I always thought when MJ passed Kobe would have the best salute to him. And its the other way around. Crazy. Rest easy Mamba
It’s really nice to see all this appreciation and respect for Kobe recently. After he retired, there was so much disrespect. When Kobe arrived, he was the first legit player that was thought to be able to contest MJ’s legacy, like they do Bron now and then too when he arrived.
This is so sad about Kobe Bryant an at the same time it was nice to see Kobe Bryant an Michael Jordan play 🏀 basketball together, I can't believe he's gone, he had a good heart he was a good father towards his daughters.
To the guy who did this video ..... Dude you deserve an Oscar. This is a GREAT video perfectly done. I grew up in DC a Bullets fan and a huge huge MD fan. I know all about Arenas and Yellow Jacket Salley and their stories - but everything here is new and I love how Salley is kept on edge and in suspense. The Cusack part I had seen but that's a story that never gets old. I want you to know man this is just a great great video you did. It's time you took a shot at doing one on Bias. A lot of people don't know before Kobe there was another guy in the Jordan mold. Salley knows what I'm talking about. Wilbon too.
I’m honored to have touched both… I love and respect them and their inimitable journeys. Kobe’s was just sooooooo so special and toooooo short! R.I.P., Kobe🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Great job! You just let the story speak for itself. Thanks to the thousands of hours of footage and discerning story tellers, this little gem was born. One of the best I have ever watched!
As a true Kobe fan Laker fan Jordan fan, NBA fan. This video I must have seen a thousand times. I mean the Gilbert interview. The game itself. Sally interview. I watched all these moments live. And supported many you tubers that post this Iconic moment Legends vs Icons. It will never get old. I cry every single time I watch it. Thanks you Tube for your platform for all to relive moments like this. Rest In Peace Lil Brother as Jordan would say.
Lifelong Celtics fan so I hated both of these legends....but the game wouldn't be what it is without them and their RESPECT and love for the game and passion for life is inspiring.
What a fun and revealing insider video. I’m a MJ guy, yet knowing he used Michael as a mentor is the ultimate compliment. Comparisons are bar talk. Teality is reality.
Great video of the 2 Greats!! It was pure Joy and magic watcheing theose 2... And MJs Speech at Kobe's funeral gets me teary eyed every single time. Great speech from one GOAT to another!!!
Great story of legends. These two were like brothers outside of the limelight. MJs pain is genuine - I'm sure he still thinks about him at various moments..... Just because.
Well done!!! The story line, the back and forth, the competitiveness, the respect and administration for one another… you captured it all and ended it well!!!
❤Missing KoBean, scrolled onto this😅 Made me so happy, remembering how he always managed to train himself to be the best he could be. Mamba style! Watching & learning from his “big brother”. Brought a smile to my face when Bean offered a hand to help MJ up. 🙏🏽total respect for both. Warms my heart they became so close & MJ grew to love his little brother very much.❤
Let's remember this is older Jordan. This ain't '93 Jordan and he was still a beast. Much respect to Kobe but I still have MJ as the greatest Shooting Guard of time.
Facts Jordan was past his prime and kobe knew this. Look he could’ve score 70 that night. It was a game Kobe told Michael your reign is over as nba savsge
@@jamespeery3614eah while a lot of the time he gets the ball with the shot clock running down and has to take a tough shot and take all the big shots... That % you posting is very misleading and if you on here to hate on Kobe you don't know basketball sir... Respectfully
@woodmandastarofficial6451 I don't believe he is the most skilled player. He copied most of his game from Jordan and his efficiency was too poor for him to be the most skilled.
I miss the good old days when basketball actually was played at its finest between the 80s and early 2000s I tell my son all the time they were the embodiment of sheer will on the basketball court some good memories back then these two never cheated the game they gave a hundred percent
Fun fact about this game: When Jordan was defending Kobe, he held Kobe to 0-6 while guarding him in that game. Jordan also forced all 3 of Kobe turnovers in that game (two offensive fouls and a steal). Kobe went a scorching 14 for 17 in 1st half, and in the 2nd half, Kobe went 1 for 12. Ended up going 15 for 29. Jordan iced him 🧊🥶. A 40 year old goat 🐐 on two bad knees locked up 🔒 an athletic prime Kobe Bryant. Part of the reason why Kobe was “playfully” punching MJ was because he was frustrated that he couldn’t go off on MJ and held him scoreless.🤣🤣🤣 🐐🐐🐐
Jordan, Bryant and in a distant third James. Jordan and Bryant have a killer instinct. That’s what separates them from the rest of the players. The strongest players in any sport mentally. Period.
Fun fact about this game: When Jordan was defending Kobe, he held Kobe to 0-6 while guarding him in that game. Jordan also forced all 3 of Kobe turnovers in that game (two offensive fouls and a steal). Kobe went a scorching 14 for 17 in 1st half, and in the 2nd half, Kobe went 1 for 12. Ended up going 15 for 29. Jordan iced him 🧊🥶. A 40 year old goat 🐐 on two bad knees locked up 🔒 an athletic prime Kobe Bryant. Part of the reason why Kobe was “playfully” punching MJ was because he was frustrated that he couldn’t go off on MJ and held him scoreless.🤣🤣🤣 🐐🐐🐐
@@massdagod *Or The Fun Fact Kobe Did This Same Thing To LeGarbage In All-Star Game At An Old Age And EMBARRASSED Him 5-6 Blocks And Lockdown Defense In Last Days🤣😂 Kobe & Jordan Both GOATS In A League Of Their Own*
@@hoebertrabeck1621 *You Really Trying To Spin That False Narrative When The Real Truth Already Been Out? 😅 That Man Never Admitted That And Obviously That Case Was Thrown Out As That Woman Was Only Chasing A Payday, Kobe & Jordan GOATS On A Level No Other Player Will Achieve. Hell All The NBA Greats (Who Actually Played Them) Says The Same You Think Hating Keyboard Writers Opinons Are Valid?😅*
@@Predator-90 "Although I truly believe this encounter between us was consensual, I recognize now that she did not and does not view this incident the same way I did. After months of reviewing discovery, listening to her attorney, and even her testimony in person, I now understand how she feels that she did not consent to this encounter." kobe himself. so where did he not admit it?
Kobe would probably agree that he didn’t drop 50 whatever ON Michael Jordan. Maybe there were just no clips of him scoring when Jordan was guarding him but scoring ON someone is scoring when that person is guarding you. Either way, the great Kobe Bean Bryant legendarily torched NBA teams on a regular basis like all great scorers.
@@denno4510Why y’all getting but hurt over the title. He obviously titled this video as clickbait but when u actually watch the video, it pays homage to the relationship MJ and Kobe had. Nothing but respect for both players in this piece. Don’t understand how y’all can’t see that. 🤷🏾♂️
Amzing story,I don't know how can someone not admire two of the most special players of all time,..ok if you love the game you cannot stop loving their style of play....lots of love and admiration for both of you...❤❤
JORDAN last game vs KOBE JORDAN was a injured 40 years old player. JORDAN last game vs KOBE was JORDAN from the bench ; JORDAN - 29 minutes 25 POINTS -65%FG KOBE - 38 minutes 27 points - 34%FG
We all saw what happened in the game itself, but this behind-the-game story came solely from Gilbert Arenas. Even the part with John Salley involves the interviewer referencing Gilbert's story. Arenas was never a teammate of Kobe's or Jordan's. And he kept saying "they said" without mentioning exactly who he was talking about. In other words, why are we automatically believing a story from someone who was unlikely to be hanging around the Lakers at that time? Nobody else has confirmed his claims to be true.
Whats true is that Kobe was 1/10 FG in the 2nd half with Jordan guarding him and Kobe was 0/3Fg in the 4th. Also true is the fact that Jordan was a 40 years old playing on a 6 road games streak. 5 away games That week and ending against Lakers. So context matters. And this wasnt the last game they played. After this game Shaq didnt play and old Jordan beat Kobe who had a horrible game shooting 38% while Jordan had a great game.
@@wizzjo1nt5 YES the game is on youtube and 1/10FG is also every where ahahahah OH and the nxt game also on youtube.. oh and better..this game here were you see the highlights its also a prove that i am right and you are wrong.. THIS ARE FACTS..its not go and search it.. 1/10FG in the 2nd half. 0 FG in the 4th, LOST TO old jordan without SHAQ and kOBE was 38%FG
Fun fact about this game: When Jordan was defending Kobe, he held Kobe to 0-6 while guarding him in that game. Jordan also forced all 3 of Kobe turnovers in that game (two offensive fouls and a steal). Kobe went a scorching 14 for 17 in 1st half, and in the 2nd half, Kobe went 1 for 12. Ended up going 15 for 29. Jordan iced him 🧊🥶. A 40 year old goat 🐐 on two bad knees locked up 🔒 an athletic prime Kobe Bryant. Part of the reason why Kobe was “playfully” punching MJ was because he was frustrated that he couldn’t go off on MJ and held him scoreless.🤣🤣🤣 🐐🐐🐐
@@aljilhano5822 CONTEXT MATTERS: JORDAN was 40 years old playing in a 6 game away streak in the WEST coast... THAT WEEK he played AWAY GAMES ; PHO / GSW / POR / SEA / LA. KOBE was guarded by JORDAN in the 2nd half. KOBE was 1/10 FG in the 2nd half /got 13 FT because refs got in the hype of the fans. KOBE was 0 /3 in the 4th quarter. BUT fans just like to say some part of the story...
@@massdagod *Or The Fact Kobe Did This Same Thing To LeGarbage In All-Star Game At An Old Age And EMBARRASSED Him 5-6 Blocks And Lockdown Defense In Last Days🤣😂 Kobe & Jordan Both GOATS In A League Of Their Own*
Man, had me in tears again listening to Jordan talking about Kobe. Still gets me to this day, I grew up watching Kobe since he was a rookie and I'll never get over the loss we all went through 4 yrs ago. 😞
Who gives a shit? He isn’t saying anything negative about MJ. This video was to celebrate MJ’s and Kobe’s relationship and how MJ was able to motivate and push Kobe. No ill intent whatsoever. All love between the two. No one is saying Kobe could smoke MJ in his prime. That would’ve been a epic battle.
@@eightiesbaby1980: It was actually Kawhi Leonard who started all this load management stuff back during his one-year, championship-winning season with the Toronto Raptors.
@@MrBigdjc Sir, I stand corrected. Coach "Pop" did originate the load management concept. When Kawhi Leonard was traded to Toronto in July, 2018; the Raptors popularized the "load management" concept during their 2018-19 NBA championship season by scheduling a multitude of regular season games off for Mr. Leonard. This strategy ended up working out very well for them, as Kawhi Leonard ended up being named the 2019 NBA Finals MVP after leading Toronto to the 2019 NBA championship.
Beautiful tribute. The ending, you smashed it
Thank you!!
How agent zero no about this story . A lajer team maye should have told this one .
Jordan 😳🖕 kobe 😤 June24
Cornball mfs get triggered by legends
He's # 2 all time in my opinion
I still get choked up seeing videos with Kobe in them. I'm 53 and i feel like a kid who lost their favorite uncle. RIP Kobe, Gigi, and all who lost their lives in that helicopter crash. 😇
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Word.
This
I cry everytime i read or see vidio about Kobe... I never meet him but this human was F special. World change after his dead.... We lost something
MJ knew that statement would light a fire under Kobe, and he was right. These two knew each other like they were from the same nest and in the end it was nothing but respect and brotherly love between them. That memorial speech said it all. RIP Kobe.
Very much82423💜💛❤️🖤🏀🏆🏀🏆🏀🏆🏀🏆🏀🏆🖤❤️🎉🎈🎊🥂🍾🍾 MJ!!!
MJ after he retired was mentoring him to that was the little brother MJ had that followed his footsteps although they're not blood related.
I totally agree!!!👊🏾mike saw himself in coby. It was like looking in a mirror and he was touched that coby showed that love and admiration towards and wanted to see coby take it to the next level😎🙏🏽❤️
@@eongrey654 Kobe, not coby
Kobe
MJ speaking at Kobes funeral is and will forever be one of the most heartwrenching moments of my life!
Can‘t express the gratitude I feel for being able to witness their careers
Still brought tears to my eyes 😢
I agree. Everytime I hear anf see MJ speak at his Funeral, i cry. I cant fight the tears. It's actually one of the best speeches I've heard at a funeral. One GOAT to another GOAT. Sigh :( It's still unbelievabale
Love this, the Master/Goat vs the Grasshopper/Protege , both equipped with more weaponry, than the United Staes Military, this brought back serious memories, R.I.P. MAMBA 💯
I totally agree brother. I have a lump in my throat just talking about it
Fuc jordan... "MJ" = Michael Jackson 💯💯💯💯💯💯
Kobe’s passing really affects me even today, although I nvr met him I have so much admiration, it was an honor to live in the same lifetime, RIP KB8 (KB24)
We are all so lucky to have watched the two greatest pure basketball players of all time. RIP Kobe. We miss you and thank you for the memories.
💯 been grateful to see alot of goats that the future will never know about.
But I can agree top tier
Kobe/jordan
Them boys didn’t get the torch handed to them by stats or media these two fellas TOOK THE TORCH
Idc about tier two
@@KobieeBryant - Absolutely agree. Well spoken.
Kobe was taken away from us, with his Daughter none the less. That's what i will always feel.
To let the other one rise and when the other one said "I'm the GOAT"...nuff said.
Tf you think he gone read this
Bird
It STILL hard to believe Kobe is gone 💔😢
❤ ur not alone. I refuse to let go of my mamba gear❤
Right why MJ didn't get on that plane
Not hard as me tho
@@SlapSoCold*helicopter
@calebwellos9776 good job Caleb 👏
Amazing story. Loved the eulogy at the very end. Much respect to Michael and Kobe. It wasn't really about basketball. It was about love and respect. We need more of that in this world.
Times have changed
Yup. Basketball was just the medium. They LOVED the game.
Everybody thinks that JORDAN was all that bur to me KOBE better then MIKE. I was a KOBE fan. Even when started at the age of 18. I was a fan of his. Now KOBE Is gone but his legency lives on. R.i.p. KOBE GOD BLESS
@@calliemaestone3014 I don't think ANYBODY loved the game more than Kobe.
Love & respect? It was about winning.
Kobe's 3pointers hit different.
As if they're supposed to go in no matter what!
"Legends will never die"
how many did he hit like 7-8? Sheesh
@calig2349 12 versus the sonics I believe
No, they hit for three just like EVERY OTHER three pointer😒
If u knew kobe u would know every scenario of those shots he practices over a thousand times. He didn't have to improvise or 'aim' its all muscle memory
They can debate all they want. But Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant are the best to ever lace them up reality.
In this era❤
@@reginaldjames5793this is a memorial video to Kobe, there's absolutely no need for your garbage stipulations
Bird
I think the best are Wilt and Magic
Kobe is that one dude whose name is what we yelled in the yesteryears when trying to make a shot from the court or the trash can. The day he passed felt like a relative had passed away. Thank you for your passion, determination and influence. Mamba mentality is something I had as a principle ever since it became a thing. Thank you for everything and may your rest in peace.
Yup... I still cried just a little bit at the end there...
Fun fact about this game:
When Jordan was defending Kobe, he held Kobe to 0-6 while guarding him in that game.
Jordan also forced all 3 of Kobe turnovers in that game (two offensive fouls and a steal).
Kobe went a scorching 14 for 17 in 1st half, and in the 2nd half, Kobe went 1 for 12. Ended up going 15 for 29. Jordan iced him 🧊🥶.
A 40 year old goat 🐐 on two bad knees locked up 🔒 an athletic prime Kobe Bryant.
Part of the reason why Kobe was “playfully” punching MJ was because he was frustrated that he couldn’t go off on MJ and held him scoreless.🤣🤣🤣
🐐🐐🐐
@@massdagod*This Your best Way of defending Lebrick ??🤣😂 Kobe & Jordan Clearly Forever GOATS In A League Of Their Own. Will Molly Whop Leunclutch 9-10*
Yup.......agreed.🥲
@messdamdam
Funfact kobe scored 55 and trashed Wiz. You still focusing stats? Like a true mobron. Hahahaha! Reason why kob punching is because that's what you call 2 REAL NBA greats passing and accepting the torch. Notice how they are having fun? You didn't place any stats how many punch kob throw to MJ? How long did they both smiled during that sequence? Poor nerd you are. Not even a high school baller you are yet you yappin nonsense here. Now go back to analizing how many times you were told to go to sleep by your momma today.
I still tear up every 2 months or so i just reminisce and any time something in culture happens i wonder what kobe would say
Jordan only said that to push the kid harder. That's what family is about. You tell them things they don't like to hear, you say things to encourage them to grow. What legendary big brother Jordan was. I'm sure They'll meet again some day. RIP Kobe Bean Bryant.
Jordan and Kobe talked trashed to each other before and after this game. Even in 2012 when Jordan told Kobe that himself in 1991 is better than any Kobe. Thats the relationship they had.
Jordan is pushed by his brother to play hard and MJ pushed Kobe to play hard because he's MJ' s little brother ! That's great!
we get it
No he didn’t, he told him that when Kobe was young and Jordan didn’t care for him in that sense. He meant what he said at the time, he didn’t know Kobe would end up being who he became.
It was a beautiful thing to watch.
I was not born yet and to young to see the Michael Jordan bulls era but I was definitely around when Kobe came on the scene 2000 and up. Mom took me to a lakers game and wizards game. Seen Kobe and Shaq play together and MJ play. Best memories I’ll never forget. Kobe embodied MJ to the fullest from every move and with his own style with it. This was definitely a torch being passed down to kobe moment. And Kobe held his own from then on and mastered it to the end. Kobe will always be the greatest player in my eyes to touch the rock after MJ left the scene. We still had great players in the early 2000s but Kobe was just a different breed and cut from a different cloth. LonglivetheMamba
How the phuk you werent "around" in 98 nit you were in 2000. Wierdo
EMBODIED MJ TO THE FULLEST???
Check the career Stats....especially turnovers.
Kobe emulated MJ's game because he didn't have the same level of understanding of the game that MJ had.
No Dean Smith=3 years
No Roy Williams =3 years
No Bobby Knight= Olympic trials.
@@erichvonmanstein6876 someone who was born in the 90s and just wasn't old enough to see Jordan win. It's not too hard to understand and not be rude for no reason
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@@nstidham27man folks are weirdos man 😂😂😂😂 but the goat MJ 🐐 himself said it plenty of times that these debates with him being compared to Kobe and Leborn James will always happen. He said both are great players but just played in different eras.
The kind words, that Michael Jordan spoke of Kobe Bryant, brought tears to my eyes.
Every time I watch Jordan’s tribute to Kobe, I am brought to tears! This time was no different! Gone but never forgotten!🙏🏾🕊️🏀
It was a very touching ending to such a heated but brotherly rivalry. R.I.P Kobe
Made me tear up like it happened yesterday. You really captured a powerful overarching theme of brother hood and mortality in this one. Beautifully done
This is what makes Mike and Kobe different. Mike knew that would push him to a different level, I think it was more of a passing of the torch moment.
Up until this day I've never seen the Seek & Destroy mentality like these two had.
might not get to in our lifetime again bro
Koby?
This mentality has to be cultivated via American values that believe in winning and not making excuses. Many Americans still have that attitude. But a growing majority of Americans don't. And until that problem is reversed, you will only see these kinds of players from other countries. This is by design. Why do you think the NBA is pushing foreign players so hard. It's a Globalist agenda and the NBA is in lock-step with it. For the sake of the foreign players, and for the game of basketball, it's a good thing. But evil uses good things to trick the masses into choosing slay-vreee. Yes, a bit much to say, but it's connected to why you will never see American born players like Jordan and Kobe again unless American values survive.
@@christophermclin1509maybe Lamelo
@@VideoRandomChannel stop
Legends like them will never die. They will talked about like old folklore stories until the end of humanity. RIP Mamba 8/24💜💛🙏🏾
Hero's get remembered... legends never die.
A very heartfelt statement from one of the greatest Basketball players the world has ever known to another one of the greatest players...... Rest in Heaven Kobe Bryant
Wow how have I never heard that line before ? "Phil has a weapon over there that can combat me " wow what an underrated off radar line." Even things out respectively"... and there it is the Ultimate Respect
Exactly, but Kobe haters still won’t give him his dues.
@@EniyanValentine he was in his prime, jordan was 40. Stop.
@@EniyanValentineKobe gets his dues. But Kobe is not better than Lebron. You are here bragging about Kobe playing against a 40 year old player. Kobe at 36 couldnt even attempt to guard Lebron.
@@marsdenit2845 Surely you are joking? Kobe has beaten up on LeBron whenever they went 1v1.
This!
Thank you for making this. This was the first NBA game I went to. Grew up a huge MJ fan, like many my age, and this was my last chance to see him. Kobe made it legendary.
I really don’t know how Kobe gets all the hate but this man a legend
Always seemed like a media thing. Anyone who grew up in that Era knew how good Kobe was.
because of fake stories like this one...
@@YOGITHABEARv2 wrong...anyone who was an adult in that ERA knows how overrated he was...but you were a kid without any baskebtall knowledge...
@@onlyfacts3178stop we don’t need your negativity around here. It’s not making your or anyone’s life better so just stop
Because he was a rapist and played hero ball to inflate his stats
“Rest in peace, little brother.” Shit that messed me up. I’m at work and hits me with that.
Leading towards the '98 All Star game, MJ in a sense knew already who will be his heir apparent. He talked about the kid "Kobe" who's gonna 1-on-1 with anybody. During the game, Kobe asked technical questions to MJ and he answered him directly. MJ even invited Kobe to give him a call anytime he has questions. This footage is really nice. The literal passing of the torch from one apex assassin to another.
That was a beautiful speech from one big brother to little brother !! Touched my heart 🤍 Michael Jordan knew how much Kobe Bryant looked up to him and admired him,,,
Rest in peace black mamba Kobe Bryant the Goat
One L💜VE
man this hit me so hard. RIP Kobe!
Great video, Nick! Thanks for putting this together. As a lifelong Lakers fan and a huge Kobe fan, it warmed my heart hearing this story and seeing the bond between two greats, Kobe and MJ.
This hits hard. Rest in Peace Kobe! Much love. ❤
Still.
All Ill say is that when my son's old enough and I get to tell him how I got to watch Kobe live and the way he Solidified the game he brought,is something I have always looked forward to. We Miss you Mamba! 🕊️
Thank you for this video. Just Thanks. Real basketball fans would go through a roller coaster of emotions while watching this. Rest in peace Kobe
Thank You for the video
Gosh that MJ speech tears me up everytime. I always thought when MJ passed Kobe would have the best salute to him. And its the other way around. Crazy. Rest easy Mamba
Now we may have to hear from maybe Pippen call MJ a horrible player whenever the time comes, if we are here are not.
It’s really nice to see all this appreciation and respect for Kobe recently. After he retired, there was so much disrespect.
When Kobe arrived, he was the first legit player that was thought to be able to contest MJ’s legacy, like they do Bron now and then too when he arrived.
This is so sad about Kobe Bryant an at the same time it was nice to see Kobe Bryant an Michael Jordan play 🏀 basketball together, I can't believe he's gone, he had a good heart he was a good father towards his daughters.
Your best video yet. Mikes speech was priceless!
To have Jordan speak at Kobe's funeral...the greatest speaking from the heart to anothrr greatest. Kobe would have been pleased and honored.
To the guy who did this video ..... Dude you deserve an Oscar. This is a GREAT video perfectly done. I grew up in DC a Bullets fan and a huge huge MD fan. I know all about Arenas and Yellow Jacket Salley and their stories - but everything here is new and I love how Salley is kept on edge and in suspense. The Cusack part I had seen but that's a story that never gets old. I want you to know man this is just a great great video you did. It's time you took a shot at doing one on Bias. A lot of people don't know before Kobe there was another guy in the Jordan mold. Salley knows what I'm talking about. Wilbon too.
I’m just thankful I got to see both of them play in my lifetime. It was truly a privilege and an honor. Two of the best ever.
I’m honored to have touched both… I love and respect them and their inimitable journeys. Kobe’s was just sooooooo so special and toooooo short! R.I.P., Kobe🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
It is a beautiful tribute to the one of the most amazing duel of NBA history. Kobe will be missed forever.
Great job! You just let the story speak for itself. Thanks to the thousands of hours of footage and discerning story tellers, this little gem was born. One of the best I have ever watched!
RIP Kobe! MJ and Kobe were true warriors on the court! The work ethic these two possessed is incredibly rare in life!
As a true Kobe fan Laker fan Jordan fan, NBA fan. This video I must have seen a thousand times. I mean the Gilbert interview. The game itself. Sally interview. I watched all these moments live. And supported many you tubers that post this Iconic moment Legends vs Icons. It will never get old. I cry every single time I watch it. Thanks you Tube for your platform for all to relive moments like this. Rest In Peace Lil Brother as Jordan would say.
Lifelong Celtics fan so I hated both of these legends....but the game wouldn't be what it is without them and their RESPECT and love for the game and passion for life is inspiring.
RESPECT
Larry Bird could beat them both
"everybody knew you weren't going to pass"...So funny, great moment to laugh about and have fond memories...RIP Kobe!
Even though he died young, Kobe lived an amazing life and got his hero to eulogize him. Legend
What a fun and revealing insider video. I’m a MJ guy, yet knowing he used Michael as a mentor is the ultimate compliment. Comparisons are bar talk. Teality is reality.
Great video of the 2 Greats!! It was pure Joy and magic watcheing theose 2... And MJs Speech at Kobe's funeral gets me teary eyed every single time. Great speech from one GOAT to another!!!
💯
Great story of legends. These two were like brothers outside of the limelight. MJs pain is genuine - I'm sure he still thinks about him at various moments..... Just because.
Rest in the sweetest peace Mamba. It’s crazy how much you can miss someone you never met😢😢
🐍⭐️🔥💭🥹🙌🏻💜💛
Well done!!! The story line, the back and forth, the competitiveness, the respect and administration for one another… you captured it all and ended it well!!!
❤Missing KoBean, scrolled onto this😅
Made me so happy, remembering how he always managed to train himself to be the best he could be. Mamba style! Watching & learning from his “big brother”. Brought a smile to my face when Bean offered a hand to help MJ up. 🙏🏽total respect for both. Warms my heart they became so close & MJ grew to love his little brother very much.❤
Let's remember this is older Jordan. This ain't '93 Jordan and he was still a beast. Much respect to Kobe but I still have MJ as the greatest Shooting Guard of time.
Facts Jordan was past his prime and kobe knew this. Look he could’ve score 70 that night. It was a game Kobe told Michael your reign is over as nba savsge
No the greatest player ever
It would have been nice to see Michael and Kobe battle it out in the same era. If they both were in their primes at the same time
@@seanfelder3977I don't think MJ wanted it any other way.
@@PraxisPeabodylet’s not forget in his prime Jordan was faster, stronger, and jumped higher, could hang in the air longer etc
Miss hearing Kobe’s voice 😢😢… KB8-KB24 FOREVER!!!
Absolutely killed it!! I had not heard this story amazingly. Thanks for making an old man cry!
Seeing MJ and KB together laughing and smiling, trash talking always reminds me of a student and his master
Man, this is gold.
Thanks so much for sharing!❤
What MJ said was really touching and I was amazed by such words
Two Legends forever!!!
Kobe was and will forever be the most skilled player to ever put on a jersey, and because he played at the highest level at a very very young age.
Yeah right shooting 44% for his career.
@@jamespeery3614eah while a lot of the time he gets the ball with the shot clock running down and has to take a tough shot and take all the big shots... That % you posting is very misleading and if you on here to hate on Kobe you don't know basketball sir... Respectfully
@woodmandastarofficial6451 I don't believe he is the most skilled player. He copied most of his game from Jordan and his efficiency was too poor for him to be the most skilled.
@@jamespeery3614 you are ignorant.
@@jamespeery3614best work ethic
I Love Kobe all the way to my last breath , LEGENDS NEVER DIE
RIP MAMBA
MJ speaking on Kobe's funeral is heartbreaking i bet Kobe's speech would of been amazing too if it was reversed.
I miss the good old days when basketball actually was played at its finest between the 80s and early 2000s I tell my son all the time they were the embodiment of sheer will on the basketball court some good memories back then these two never cheated the game they gave a hundred percent
and now you have LeFlop claiming he never cheated the game on a media event.... the difference is so sad
I love Kobe! A great video my friend.
Truly amazing video. R.I.P.Kobe Bryant loved, respected, and missed. Love and respect to you, Michael Jordan.
I will always remember Mamba. My favorite player to watch. Still hurts. Loved the video man.
😢😢😢 Damn still not over his death… that last part of the video got me again… MJ’s eulogy to Kobe 😢
i will never forget you kobe thank you for all the joy you gave to me God bless your familly
Thats a hard vid man.. Gr8 job..
Fun fact about this game:
When Jordan was defending Kobe, he held Kobe to 0-6 while guarding him in that game.
Jordan also forced all 3 of Kobe turnovers in that game (two offensive fouls and a steal).
Kobe went a scorching 14 for 17 in 1st half, and in the 2nd half, Kobe went 1 for 12. Ended up going 15 for 29. Jordan iced him 🧊🥶.
A 40 year old goat 🐐 on two bad knees locked up 🔒 an athletic prime Kobe Bryant.
Part of the reason why Kobe was “playfully” punching MJ was because he was frustrated that he couldn’t go off on MJ and held him scoreless.🤣🤣🤣
🐐🐐🐐
@@massdagod how many wins he get without the goat Scottie pippen
Well here iam sitting here crying
Life sucks sometimes MJ an Kobe seemed to have so much love for each other ❤
Great video myfriend
Jordan, Bryant and in a distant third James. Jordan and Bryant have a killer instinct. That’s what separates them from the rest of the players. The strongest players in any sport mentally. Period.
That ending. 😢 we miss you Kobe Bean. MJ nailed it.
Miss Kobe. May He RIP 🙏🏼🏀
Fun fact about this game:
When Jordan was defending Kobe, he held Kobe to 0-6 while guarding him in that game.
Jordan also forced all 3 of Kobe turnovers in that game (two offensive fouls and a steal).
Kobe went a scorching 14 for 17 in 1st half, and in the 2nd half, Kobe went 1 for 12. Ended up going 15 for 29. Jordan iced him 🧊🥶.
A 40 year old goat 🐐 on two bad knees locked up 🔒 an athletic prime Kobe Bryant.
Part of the reason why Kobe was “playfully” punching MJ was because he was frustrated that he couldn’t go off on MJ and held him scoreless.🤣🤣🤣
🐐🐐🐐
@@massdagod *Or The Fun Fact Kobe Did This Same Thing To LeGarbage In All-Star Game At An Old Age And EMBARRASSED Him 5-6 Blocks And Lockdown Defense In Last Days🤣😂 Kobe & Jordan Both GOATS In A League Of Their Own*
1 rapist less on this planet. he even admitted it later on so pls dont defend kobe....
@@hoebertrabeck1621 *You Really Trying To Spin That False Narrative When The Real Truth Already Been Out? 😅 That Man Never Admitted That And Obviously That Case Was Thrown Out As That Woman Was Only Chasing A Payday, Kobe & Jordan GOATS On A Level No Other Player Will Achieve. Hell All The NBA Greats (Who Actually Played Them) Says The Same You Think Hating Keyboard Writers Opinons Are Valid?😅*
@@Predator-90 "Although I truly believe this encounter between us was consensual, I recognize now that she did not and does not view this incident the same way I did. After months of reviewing discovery, listening to her attorney, and even her testimony in person, I now understand how she feels that she did not consent to this encounter."
kobe himself.
so where did he not admit it?
You gotta love the respect and relationship MJ and Kobe shared. ❤
Too early for me to be chopping onions man. Great video, Long Live Kobe
Kobe would probably agree that he didn’t drop 50 whatever ON Michael Jordan. Maybe there were just no clips of him scoring when Jordan was guarding him but scoring ON someone is scoring when that person is guarding you. Either way, the great Kobe Bean Bryant legendarily torched NBA teams on a regular basis like all great scorers.
Exactly, jordan didnt guard him in this game. And how old was he at the time ?
@@denno4510Why y’all getting but hurt over the title. He obviously titled this video as clickbait but when u actually watch the video, it pays homage to the relationship MJ and Kobe had. Nothing but respect for both players in this piece. Don’t understand how y’all can’t see that. 🤷🏾♂️
The end of that broke my heart RIP LITTLE BROTHER 🙏🙏
I mean i basically just saw him massacre stackhouse, while stackhouse kept looking around like he stole a cookie from the cookie jar.
end of that speech got me though. RIP KOBE
Mr.Smith....thank you. I will continue to rewatch this.... amazing job well done.👍
Well done, great video
Rip Kobe 😔
Spirit of competition and the love of basketball pass on, then one jackass started calling himself the GOAT and ruined everything.
One thing you never did to Kobe was make him mad...
Amzing story,I don't know how can someone not admire two of the most special players of all time,..ok if you love the game you cannot stop loving their style of play....lots of love and admiration for both of you...❤❤
This is the best video I've seen this year. Thanks for putting it together
This is why Kobe is my favorite player. Mamba mentality is real.
yes and KOBE went 1/10 FG in the 2nd half against a 40 year old player that played 6 straight away games in that week...
1:33 to 1:50 shows why MJ is goat period. That little sequence. That defense to offense he played there was beyond crazy.
Brother, this is one of the most powerful videos I have seen in a while. Thank you!😭😭
That video tore me to pieces . Long live Kobe 💯
JORDAN last game vs KOBE
JORDAN was a injured 40 years old player.
JORDAN last game vs KOBE was JORDAN from the bench ;
JORDAN - 29 minutes 25 POINTS -65%FG
KOBE - 38 minutes 27 points - 34%FG
False.
@@wizzjo1nt5this is facts dude
@@Rambo20244 Nope that was the game before this. Also that game Jordans fg% was 64% and Kobes was 38% not 34 more lies from this clown.
@@wizzjo1nt5 lol 64 don't make a difference from 65
@@Rambo20244 way to disregard everything else i said.
We all saw what happened in the game itself, but this behind-the-game story came solely from Gilbert Arenas. Even the part with John Salley involves the interviewer referencing Gilbert's story. Arenas was never a teammate of Kobe's or Jordan's. And he kept saying "they said" without mentioning exactly who he was talking about. In other words, why are we automatically believing a story from someone who was unlikely to be hanging around the Lakers at that time? Nobody else has confirmed his claims to be true.
Whats true is that Kobe was 1/10 FG in the 2nd half with Jordan guarding him and Kobe was 0/3Fg in the 4th.
Also true is the fact that Jordan was a 40 years old playing on a 6 road games streak.
5 away games That week and ending against Lakers.
So context matters.
And this wasnt the last game they played.
After this game Shaq didnt play and old Jordan beat Kobe who had a horrible game shooting 38% while Jordan had a great game.
@@onlyfacts3178 The game where Shaq didn't play was actually on 11/08/2002. Kobe's 55-point outburst was on 03/28/2003.
@@onlyfacts3178False, Jordan never guarded him in the 2nd half, just two help plays. The game is on youtube stop trying to lie.
@@bsdx110That guy is a clown, almost all lies.
@@wizzjo1nt5 YES the game is on youtube and 1/10FG is also every where ahahahah
OH and the nxt game also on youtube..
oh and better..this game here were you see the highlights its also a prove that i am right and you are wrong..
THIS ARE FACTS..its not go and search it..
1/10FG in the 2nd half.
0 FG in the 4th,
LOST TO old jordan without SHAQ and kOBE was 38%FG
Jordan was ruthless 😂 he made all these players better, literally
Fun fact about this game:
When Jordan was defending Kobe, he held Kobe to 0-6 while guarding him in that game.
Jordan also forced all 3 of Kobe turnovers in that game (two offensive fouls and a steal).
Kobe went a scorching 14 for 17 in 1st half, and in the 2nd half, Kobe went 1 for 12. Ended up going 15 for 29. Jordan iced him 🧊🥶.
A 40 year old goat 🐐 on two bad knees locked up 🔒 an athletic prime Kobe Bryant.
Part of the reason why Kobe was “playfully” punching MJ was because he was frustrated that he couldn’t go off on MJ and held him scoreless.🤣🤣🤣
🐐🐐🐐
They should look at the context of the game bro😂 I am laughing here. Kobe will not score those basket when MJ was on him. Facts!
Damm yall some haters with no skill lmao, I'd love to see your jumpshot
@@aljilhano5822
CONTEXT MATTERS:
JORDAN was 40 years old playing in a 6 game away streak in the WEST coast...
THAT WEEK he played AWAY GAMES ; PHO / GSW / POR / SEA / LA.
KOBE was guarded by JORDAN in the 2nd half.
KOBE was 1/10 FG in the 2nd half /got 13 FT because refs got in the hype of the fans.
KOBE was 0 /3 in the 4th quarter.
BUT fans just like to say some part of the story...
@@massdagod *Or The Fact Kobe Did This Same Thing To LeGarbage In All-Star Game At An Old Age And EMBARRASSED Him 5-6 Blocks And Lockdown Defense In Last Days🤣😂 Kobe & Jordan Both GOATS In A League Of Their Own*
The Jordan speech at the end got me. 😢 Kobe will forever be a legend and him and Jordan will be amongst the greatest of all time forever
Man, had me in tears again listening to Jordan talking about Kobe. Still gets me to this day, I grew up watching Kobe since he was a rookie and I'll never get over the loss we all went through 4 yrs ago. 😞
Jordan at age of 40 while Kobe is in prime at age of 21
Who gives a shit? He isn’t saying anything negative about MJ. This video was to celebrate MJ’s and Kobe’s relationship and how MJ was able to motivate and push Kobe. No ill intent whatsoever. All love between the two. No one is saying Kobe could smoke MJ in his prime. That would’ve been a epic battle.
Exactly. If this was prime Jordan, this would not have happened.
It wouldnt. Because Kobe would have tourched him
@@kidmillion5540kobe went cold in the 2nd half when jordan switched on him
21 is not prime years. Actually Kobe was 24.
If Jordan trash talked lebron, Lebron would’ve definitely folded and bitched up
He would have probably load managed or pretended to be hurt the next time they played.
@@eightiesbaby1980: It was actually Kawhi Leonard who started all this load management stuff back during his one-year, championship-winning season with the Toronto Raptors.
Technically Greg Popovich started it.
@@MrBigdjc Sir, I stand corrected. Coach "Pop" did originate the load management concept. When Kawhi Leonard was traded to Toronto in July, 2018; the Raptors popularized the "load management" concept during their 2018-19 NBA championship season by scheduling a multitude of regular season games off for Mr. Leonard. This strategy ended up working out very well for them, as Kawhi Leonard ended up being named the 2019 NBA Finals MVP after leading Toronto to the 2019 NBA championship.
MJ is the greatest to have ever touched the court ❤❤❤❤ MJ
After wilt.