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  • The Jump host Rachel Nichols asks former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce and former Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady react to what former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant wrote about them in his new book "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play."
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  • @neshobaxxxi4532
    @neshobaxxxi4532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1291

    *Tracy:* "Thank you Kobe for giving me my roses, while I'm still here"... 🌹🌹🌹
    *Hitz Different Now*

    • @yowhatsmyname
      @yowhatsmyname 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Kobe...

    • @okay.keanna3105
      @okay.keanna3105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Really does

    • @dartagnonngarua6892
      @dartagnonngarua6892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      NESHOBA XXXI FACTS ✊🏾🙏🏾💜💛

    • @stoneryoutubecommenter3240
      @stoneryoutubecommenter3240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      NESHOBA XXXI yo and then Rachel @not waiting for your funeral” bro like tmac said Kobe called and tmac unconsciously knew it. That’s crazy that’s will power Kobe had that’s literally writing his own destiny

    • @wadecountybabe
      @wadecountybabe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Good thing is Kobe also got many Roses while he was still alive..alot of these videos show that. He knew he was appreciated

  • @willowandluka5302
    @willowandluka5302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6849

    I wonder if Jalen Rose is in Kobe’s book? I’m guessing he’s on page 81?

  • @desean3402
    @desean3402 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3521

    TMac was damn near unguardable in his prime

    • @majormarketing6552
      @majormarketing6552 5 ปีที่แล้ว +296

      23 points was a bad night

    • @tequanbeatty4034
      @tequanbeatty4034 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Tone Montana Word Up!!!! He was Machine night in & night out

    • @thottydagod457
      @thottydagod457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Damn near?

    • @Getloose360
      @Getloose360 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@majormarketing6552 real talk lol. Thats a multi time all star in todays game 😂

    • @scottgiles9345
      @scottgiles9345 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was.

  • @RNICE5257
    @RNICE5257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2295

    Anyone who thinks Paul Pierce wasn’t one of the elite scorers of his generation obviously just started watching basketball in 2012. That man is a 10x all star please put some respect on his name

    • @connorsmith6517
      @connorsmith6517 5 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      RNICE5257 people who know basketball and watched it in the 00s know he was one of the top 10 players in the league. He was finals mvp against Kobe

    • @LOMU925
      @LOMU925 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      RNICE5257 maybe you don’t watch basketball because 2008 was his last elite scoring year.

    • @fundy023
      @fundy023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Paul Pierce is one of the most overrated players in history. Almost as bad as Reggie Miller.

    • @CeeWorld69
      @CeeWorld69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      RNICE5257 man go home

    • @paulostatic8497
      @paulostatic8497 5 ปีที่แล้ว +137

      @@fundy023 yeah. He is just 15th in the all time leading scorer, 10 time all star, a champion, finals Mvp and even Kobe's praising him and wrote Pierce as one of the toughest player for him to guard. Very overated.

  • @davionbradley2527
    @davionbradley2527 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Paul Piece one of the most underrated players in the 2000s. He scared me as a Lakers fan in them Finals.

    • @GreenLeavesGrower
      @GreenLeavesGrower ปีที่แล้ว +4

      tough shot maker and always showed up in big games . here after watching Kobe vs Pierce duel in game 5 2010 .

  • @michaelalvarez6019
    @michaelalvarez6019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    2:15 " Thank you kobe for giving me some roses while i am still here on earth " fckkk!!!! Kobee!!!! still can't believe it!!

    • @dwadeisthegoat2020
      @dwadeisthegoat2020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can’t either man I still think about him it sucks 😭

    • @Heem_B
      @Heem_B 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah g. A trip.

    • @CustomizedUsername
      @CustomizedUsername 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😭💔

  • @Aman13234
    @Aman13234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2320

    Paul Pierce has me dead. Draymond disrespek still haunts him

    • @tyresecrockett7651
      @tyresecrockett7651 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Aman13234 it really does

    • @yonyon1236
      @yonyon1236 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      True lmao

    • @geebee6536
      @geebee6536 5 ปีที่แล้ว +202

      pierce 10x better than that overrated glue guy..draymond not even better than horace grant lmfao

    • @unbiasvsbias3955
      @unbiasvsbias3955 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@geebee6536 Draymond is better than Grant lol. Far more versatile and has more note worthy achievements than Grant.
      A more arguable comparison would be bosh or something.

    • @franjes9999
      @franjes9999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Draymond isn't close to Pierce no playoff team would make him the face of their franchise he's a glue guy in a generational team
      He's a slightly more accomplished Love or Bosh he's only HOF worthy cause of accolades

  • @gmb115lmb
    @gmb115lmb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1026

    MAN I USE TO LOVE WATCHING KOBE VS TMAC (orlando)

    • @taylor860gang
      @taylor860gang 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      BigGio115 that's when basketball was fucking great love the old era

    • @WalkOnWater88
      @WalkOnWater88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Man me too.

    • @michaelmula6841
      @michaelmula6841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      T mac was as talented as Kobe if not more

    • @lenoncho3777
      @lenoncho3777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fr

    • @adamc1667
      @adamc1667 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@michaelmula6841 yea, he probably was more physically gifted, but Kobe's determination to be the greatest got him passed all his rivals. From AI to Tmac, steve francis, vince carter and some others

  • @BenjiClips614
    @BenjiClips614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +640

    T Mac used to stay at Kobe’s house! Now that’s LEGENDARY 🐍

    • @elliee3295
      @elliee3295 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Super Asian;Sayian lol how this ain’t KD and Russ they wasn’t acting like best friends/fake friends

    • @rocyork
      @rocyork 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Low key people missed that comment

    • @siptang81
      @siptang81 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      BHsoFunny L

    • @strictlybizness2013
      @strictlybizness2013 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right!

    • @therandom58
      @therandom58 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      BHsoFunny ya ain’t funny

  • @atookoff7978
    @atookoff7978 5 ปีที่แล้ว +818

    T-mac is the most underated player of all time

    • @VitorRedes
      @VitorRedes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      He is not underrated, wtf, why is this word on everyones mouth? He just could not accomplish much due to his injuries.

    • @thegreatone973
      @thegreatone973 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris paul type

    • @neanam
      @neanam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Penny hardaway

    • @elliee3295
      @elliee3295 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Great One not really, But I see what you mean.

    • @TShorty929
      @TShorty929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ahem* brandon roy ahem* derrick rose. both of em could've been the face of the league or number 2 in the league if they didn't get injured

  • @denyhimself_
    @denyhimself_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1090

    Kobe the 🐐 of contested shot makers

    • @UdaamWright
      @UdaamWright 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      I saw him dribble INTO a triple team in the corner, triple pump, fade... and nail it.

    • @CODPIMPS4210
      @CODPIMPS4210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      i aint goin nowhere you right, but also the worst of all time at shot selection. That’s why he was never efficient

    • @denyhimself_
      @denyhimself_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@CODPIMPS4210 idk bout worst of all time but yea thas y his fg% lower than mj or bron

    • @realaudioreviews
      @realaudioreviews 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      CODPIMPS4210 not true at all. Let’s be realistic atleast

    • @foualter102
      @foualter102 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Lebron is the GOAT!!! GOAT OF MISSING KEY CLUTCH FREETHROWS... hahaha

  • @wadjay1117
    @wadjay1117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +847

    Kobe was a slow ascend. I remember people thinking of McGrady, Iverson or event Carter at one point. Kobe did end up surpassing all of them.

    • @SeverancePay500
      @SeverancePay500 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wad Jay shaq and phil affect

    • @theclassicmanila-style8435
      @theclassicmanila-style8435 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Paul pierce surpassed them too, except kobe , pierce may not have the popularity in the early days excpet for the unexpected ecf run in 02 but he stayed relevant to pass tmac, carter and a.i. , but kobe just on another level stayed elite avoiding injuries

    • @kbthegoat824
      @kbthegoat824 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Wad Jay back then there was a talk that it's because of shaq that kobe was shining, outside and in the league..people don't understand why kobe did not wanna play with shaq anymore, but that's just being competitive. He had to win without shaq or his legacy wouldn't have been what it is, people would forever say he only won cause of shaq dominance in the finals, but he proved them wrong...to the point he beat a 3 hall of famer plus an allstar team in 2010, without shaq.

    • @DC5Boss
      @DC5Boss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@theclassicmanila-style8435 I wouldn't say so T-Mac is a better player than Paul Pierce. Injuries slowed him tremendously and also Paul got help with a still very good KG a sharp shooter like Ray Allen and a up and coming floor general like Rondo. If T-Mac had those pieces he wouldn't lost to Kobe in the finals neither to LeBron and I don't care who he had as teammates.

    • @davidnphan
      @davidnphan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wow u got a good memory! For a while analysts and popular opinion felt McGrady, Carter and AI were superior to kobe!

  • @nx7latino
    @nx7latino 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Kobe was so brilliant he really didn’t waste a second of his life. He flowered those that impacted his life before he left us.

  • @terrylouis1936
    @terrylouis1936 5 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Kobe also talks about the Dallas Mavericks. It's on page 62, around 3 quarters of the book.

  • @zeaferjones1404
    @zeaferjones1404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Paul Pierce doesn't get enough credit he scored over 20 points per game most seasons and was one of the most clutch players to ever play the game. He pretty much has it all on his resume. He has won a championship, great stats, made a bunch of game winning shots in the playoffs and a great defensive player.

  • @marcuscrowley6496
    @marcuscrowley6496 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Good to hear Tracy's humility. He remains a class act.

  • @VaddyFC
    @VaddyFC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2586

    Paul Pierce always seemed skinny fat to me.

    • @dabsmoothbeats1174
      @dabsmoothbeats1174 5 ปีที่แล้ว +237

      Vaddy ! Carmelo same body type.

    • @daniell5740
      @daniell5740 5 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      I'd call him Wide not really fat

    • @soloyoung3915
      @soloyoung3915 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      DAB Smooth Beats or James harden and cp

    • @mrcrossemup6454
      @mrcrossemup6454 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂😂

    • @prazertv
      @prazertv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Vaddy ! I life Kobe's term, "Heft".

  • @windcloud4508
    @windcloud4508 5 ปีที่แล้ว +502

    only hall of famers know the real respect among hall of famers

    • @mariovanholle7775
      @mariovanholle7775 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fans have there opinion wich is actualy funny when a 100% of them never reached the top ...game knows game ...simple

    • @tickleme_tyty727
      @tickleme_tyty727 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How tf y'all know this then ?

    • @mariovanholle7775
      @mariovanholle7775 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Benjamin Oliver coz i only listen to the ones who played the game ...to see is to believe !

    • @zachford2616
      @zachford2616 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tickleme_tyty727 forreal...says "wind cloud" and "mario van holle" - the real GOATS

    • @JPerryMMA3
      @JPerryMMA3 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wind Cloud facts

  • @michaelmcfadden2810
    @michaelmcfadden2810 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I wish Kobe never left the game he will be missed. He could hurt in so many ways and anytime he was playing he barely ever disappointed and always was interesting to watch as a player. Hands down in think he always was the toughest player I ever seen play the game and def always gonna be my favorite player of all time. Much respect Kobe bean

  • @skept11
    @skept11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Respect to the NBA OGs! We're just blessed to have witnessed The Black Mamba, KG, AI, T-Mac, Shaq-Diesel, The Truth, Vincesanity, Nash, and of course His Airness The GOAT Michael Jordan, all in their prime in one hell of an era of basketball.

  • @helpmereach1ksubscriberswi230
    @helpmereach1ksubscriberswi230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3119

    *LMAOOOO WHY IS PAUL PIERCE HYPING HIMSELF* 😂😂😭😭💀💀💀

  • @kenshimessiah3863
    @kenshimessiah3863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Kobe always showing respect but nobody ever respect kobe the goat

    • @lyricssong7151
      @lyricssong7151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Crazy smh

    • @klue2196
      @klue2196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s real till this day🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @TheDoublehh03
    @TheDoublehh03 5 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    tmac in 02-03 would absolutely murk every offensive player in today's game. it's sad injuries cost his career. it's good to see kobe said he's the best player he ever faced.

    • @roskichan3001
      @roskichan3001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Both Kobe and Tmac would fucking eat today's game up.

    • @ducekong7878
      @ducekong7878 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He didn't say he was the best!

    • @ghostface6829
      @ghostface6829 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      duce Kong he didn’t say you should talk!

    • @onmysoul2121
      @onmysoul2121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Leland Joseph no defense era 😭😭😭 foh

    • @el_mas_odiado
      @el_mas_odiado 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      my two faves. r.i.p. 2 kobe

  • @barkleysmall2363
    @barkleysmall2363 5 ปีที่แล้ว +393

    Why do so much people hate on Paul pierce he was really good player put so respect on his name...he was a tough matchup for anybody.

    • @kkkkkk9671
      @kkkkkk9671 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Because when he was retiring he was wanting kobe like treatment when he's not really deserving of that. Then he disrespects LeBron by saying he wouldnt of won those title in Miami if we was in my prime but yet when LeBron had no help in Cleveland when Pierce was the n his prime he still forced them too 7 games with the Celtics big 3 then a former member of that team Ray Allen who won a title with him left and he still pretty about it 5 years later and then once Draymond called him out about that farwell tour he was expecting but didn't get he always trying to hype himself up that's why people don't like him

    • @JusRed48
      @JusRed48 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I think it's easy for people to forget how good certain players were. Same thing happens with Barkley. Dude's a Krispy Kreme joke now and people forget he was an MVP, arguably the best Power Forward in the world at one point, and went to the Finals. Sir Charles was a beast, and Paul Pierce was always underrated.

    • @alvinlee1697
      @alvinlee1697 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Banana Rama
      Paul Pierce wasnt even the best player on the team in 2008 when they won the championship

    • @lenoncho3777
      @lenoncho3777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Paul was great..using what he had on an exceptional level,he was the TRUTH!!

    • @YouCanCallMeReTro
      @YouCanCallMeReTro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree like yeah his opinions are questionable but that doesn't take away anything he did. People are too caught up comparing him to Lebron and Kobe, and many already dislike Boston sports in general, and therefore you are left with disrespect.

  • @willc5023
    @willc5023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    imagine Prime Kobe + T-mac on the same squad. RIP league

    • @2nifty201
      @2nifty201 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will Could’ve happened too

    • @ryanderke8678
      @ryanderke8678 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      T-Mac really wanted to play with him too, he even said he would’ve played a LeBron type of role and facilitated more if he played with Kobe, just goes to show the respect he had for Kobe’s offensive abilities.

    • @dannyecho2202
      @dannyecho2202 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Almost did in reality. They just didn't wanna take a chance on Kobe & T-Mac cuz they joined the league in their teens. They didn't wanna take a chance cuz upper brass was scared of how big their egos could've been

    • @alcaholik6435
      @alcaholik6435 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That almost happened

    • @ejc6394
      @ejc6394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would counter that with Jordan and scottie

  • @thatkpopsis
    @thatkpopsis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Omg! I’m crying again when TMac said thank you for the roses while I’m still on this earth. That hurt because Kobe is no longer with us.

  • @ShadomanG
    @ShadomanG 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Real talk, that 1st NBA Finals between the Lakers vs. the Celtics was INSANE. Kobe & Pierce were going at it on that court, battling

  • @brocky
    @brocky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Three players I respected growing up all retired and talking about each other. This is getting in my feelings.

  • @Itsuhsikhworld
    @Itsuhsikhworld 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    @ 4:25 T-Mac's reaction to Rachel's question is priceless

  • @jamesjaviermd
    @jamesjaviermd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Paul Pierce is THE TRUTH need no explanations.

    • @Jry088
      @Jry088 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The truth is he ain't Kobe. LOL, jus playing.

    • @jamesevangelista6460
      @jamesevangelista6460 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      People hating him are probably laker fans or GSW bandwagons.

    • @peepsi23
      @peepsi23 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fuck paul pierce

    • @roskichan3001
      @roskichan3001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jamesevangelista6460 uhm... What? I'm a Laker fan.
      I hate the dude, But sure as hell love what he can do in the floor except when his facing my team Lakers that is.

  • @matthewlukas9137
    @matthewlukas9137 5 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    People forget how good Tracy really was, he rivaled kobe in his prime and at times many considered him better than kobe at that time, obviously Kobe’s better but man tmac was definitely one of my favorites to watch

    • @fonaxeagiosdynasty7889
      @fonaxeagiosdynasty7889 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Matthew Persaud I pick tmac take away his injuries he would of been better then kobe

    • @kj8491
      @kj8491 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’m pretty sure tmac would be better , if not injures. Maybe even better then MJ, but.. who knows

    • @manvirsandhu508
      @manvirsandhu508 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kj8491 why he never got past the second round even on good teams then. he was never a good leader/winner. but was great individually. kobe was a winner and great individually

    • @manvirsandhu508
      @manvirsandhu508 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      not to mention kobe is tied with 3 players for most all defensive first team appearances. what about tmac?

    • @toppa4504
      @toppa4504 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@manvirsandhu508 Please name his 'good' team. Never in McGradys career was ANY of his teams favoured to win a series except for 2007 and that was 50 to 55 odds. Still he averaged like 30/7/6 like every other year. Idk where the assumption of Mac being a bad post season player came from? Before his last years of benching during the playoffs, he was literally 5th on the All Time playoff scoring average at like 29 ppg.

  • @RockitD
    @RockitD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Game recognizes game! I loved watching these matchups! I'm a Kobe fan (and lifelong Lakers fan) for life!

  • @chidori5399
    @chidori5399 5 ปีที่แล้ว +757

    "Tough to guard a guy that will shoot 41 times on you" 🤣🤣

    • @john50beach18
      @john50beach18 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      I guess that is one way to tire out the best player. Make him constantly defend you lol

    • @MultiMacmiller
      @MultiMacmiller 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matt w futbol?

    • @brandonlee1947
      @brandonlee1947 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      kobe will try to break you.

    • @dice1997
      @dice1997 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Yeah he would go 18-41 45% and score between 45-50 5-7 ast and 5-7 rebounds

    • @DungNguyen-vn3eu
      @DungNguyen-vn3eu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He shot 50 shots in his last game lol.

  • @123Mathzak
    @123Mathzak 5 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    “That fool Jalen Rose”
    Pg. 81

    • @artren1435
      @artren1435 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zach Falbe hahahhaahah

    • @artren1435
      @artren1435 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zach Falbe funniest shit 😂

  • @Istibadits
    @Istibadits ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Paul Pierce is underrated. He is one of the greats!

  • @ronnybueller
    @ronnybueller 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    As a Kobe fan, I hated Paul pierce and Boston as a kid that these guys are retired, I miss watching each and everyone of em cause love em or hate em they were competitive and would go to war every time they faced off and there wasn’t no happy friendship ball like today, they couldn’t stand each other but respected each ones game and with Kobe stating in his book how great these guys were.. shows that you don’t have to like em but when it’s all said and done he couldn’t be who he is without them and they could not be who they are without him... 2000-2010 was if not the greatest era in basketball

    • @The6thRaikage
      @The6thRaikage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      my exact feelings about this just on the opposite side.....i miss da celtics lakers rivalry.....they dont make em like paul kobe & t-mac no more

    • @ronnybueller
      @ronnybueller 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pac Man great times in the nba it’s crazy how time flys

    • @shanedrayton7662
      @shanedrayton7662 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here

    • @mariofan2867
      @mariofan2867 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I felt the same way!!!

    • @asdfadf1904
      @asdfadf1904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 00s definitely was the greatest era of players

  • @goldensurfer8531
    @goldensurfer8531 5 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Paul Pierce most underappreciated modern NBA superstar.

    • @aprilannedelacruz9940
      @aprilannedelacruz9940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No wonder, he's an asshole

    • @therealneal3034
      @therealneal3034 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He is, but like the fact that he keeps beating his chest makes you appreciate him less

  • @davidnphan
    @davidnphan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    0:59 Lol his voice raises when he says " I was just STRONGER than him." 😂😂 Paul does it again at 1:02 " I put that BODY on em!" 😂😂

  • @warmarchine1178
    @warmarchine1178 5 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    12 x all defensive team
    9 x first team all defense (tied most all time)
    For a reason that boy had them broken down!!!!😤 mamba🐍 cold blooded.

    • @willc5023
      @willc5023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts, no one talks about Kobes defense skills

  • @brianwatts5185
    @brianwatts5185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "I couldn't jump over them, so I go right through em"!!!

  • @ifybah2
    @ifybah2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They had no idea what would happen 2 years later..
    Rest in power Bean 🏀🔥

    • @glass7407
      @glass7407 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1 year 3 months

  • @musicvibing6243
    @musicvibing6243 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a terrible day. I cant believe Kobes gone. Cant imagine how Trady feels right now for how close they are 😢😟😢

  • @ShogunWRX
    @ShogunWRX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could listen to these 3 speak for hours this is the most entertaining basketball show I’ve ever seen!

  • @K_DC
    @K_DC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pierce, Mac and Kobe all had really really good mid range game.

    • @elbowgang9715
      @elbowgang9715 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup and KD,Melo and Kyrie got em too

  • @weAllCin
    @weAllCin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    KOBE : *Writes a book
    STEPHEN A SMITH: First of all you’re wrong...and here’s why...

  • @chaunceyjr9856
    @chaunceyjr9856 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    People really do forget how dope paul was 💯 lol but that u aint kobe quote still is funny as hell

    • @Imlikemelo
      @Imlikemelo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Chauncey Edwards I say it all the time draymond green single handedly changed the view of thousands when it comes to Paul Pierce😂

    • @franjes9999
      @franjes9999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Draymond did him dirty tarnished the reputation of a sure fire hall of famer and probably one of the ten greatest small forwards ever
      Draymond will never be Paul though so he can stfu as well

    • @jayjohnson7646
      @jayjohnson7646 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@franjes9999 you are right about that but Dray is a way better defender for sure. It's no debateable. A prime Truth would definitely probably eat Draymond. I mean seriously. Paul Pierce made the elbow pull up jump shot famous.

  • @sapperEvO
    @sapperEvO 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4:37 i wish someone in the league today used that dreamshake fadeaway consistently. Its so beautiful to watch

  • @gabsanchez
    @gabsanchez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The only holes in Kobe’s game really was that he would stop passing when he’s annoyed with his teammates, and that he actually takes more shots when he’s having an off night to shoot himself into rhythm.

  • @buntasbasworo2516
    @buntasbasworo2516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    legend lives forever man

  • @baronbolanos6678
    @baronbolanos6678 5 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    When she said they had a fight don't say they're soft now...lol look at two guys who fought,both 2000s players

    • @watchnofacee
      @watchnofacee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @retaw02h Man fuck Ingram he had a battery in his back. He's not the type to keep that same energy for 80sum games 💯

    • @cassysamel3914
      @cassysamel3914 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its always the quiet ones...

    • @thinkingagain5966
      @thinkingagain5966 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cassysamel3914 it's always the guys named cassy...

    • @cassysamel3914
      @cassysamel3914 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dog Green Sector 72 😁

    • @iampetergriffin
      @iampetergriffin 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly, just what I was thinking

  • @ronaldoalbano1270
    @ronaldoalbano1270 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    tracy and pierce are very happy, kobe is so great when he complimented players they feel overwhelmed...

  • @robertlemonsjr
    @robertlemonsjr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    TMac is STILL my favorite player all time. Period. 💯

  • @Chris-hi6ut
    @Chris-hi6ut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Tmac.... He actually gave you your roses while he was still on earth. Who could've known

  • @weareweare5145
    @weareweare5145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Respect to Pierce Kobe knows he is one of the elite scorer of 2000 era

  • @charnz1
    @charnz1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No one loves a Paul Pierce highlight more than Paul Pierce.

  • @ludwinmax18
    @ludwinmax18 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1359

    Lmao Paul pierce ridiculous

    • @deandrepage1048
      @deandrepage1048 5 ปีที่แล้ว +127

      Paul Pierce cost Kobe Bryant a Championship Ring. 😑😑😑
      As a LAKER FAN, that still pisses me off.

    • @jonathanfrancis2177
      @jonathanfrancis2177 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@deandrepage1048 😂😂😂

    • @deandrepage1048
      @deandrepage1048 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Laker fan since 1979, I was raised to hate the Boston Celtics. 😂😂😂😂
      Magic Johnson will trade for a Top 35 NBA Player by the NBA All-Star Break, trust me.
      He loves competing for a Championship Ring ASAP =
      As
      Soon
      As
      Possible, way more than stacking draft babies to grow 5 years later.

    • @RyRy123ism
      @RyRy123ism 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DeAndre Page if he raises these young guns right it’ll be the best decision for the franchise when Lebron leaves.

    • @twittergwdly7836
      @twittergwdly7836 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      DeAndre Page nah, he’ll keep the young guys, this is more pelinkas plan

  • @hiphopjunkee1647
    @hiphopjunkee1647 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Paul Pierce is hilarious. Pretty much unstoppable in his prime.💯

  • @gezza7718
    @gezza7718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am a bigger fan of Pierce now than when he was playing...he is hilarious!

  • @flyofchange
    @flyofchange 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love how Paul, Kobe and Tmac are all retired years ago but Vince Carter is still in the league 😂🤘

  • @kustakuties9847
    @kustakuties9847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ooh Kobe!💔💔💔

  • @BerserkerGuts_
    @BerserkerGuts_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn bruh as a 90s baby, this video was golden .

  • @skylinezAblaze
    @skylinezAblaze 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tracy McGrady was one of the first NBA players, along with D Wade that I couldnt help but run with on NBA Live 06 PSP.

  • @tonylee2458
    @tonylee2458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul , t Mac ,The late Kobe.. were different breeds..

  • @sammy64178
    @sammy64178 5 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Paul Pierce gets alot of shit bc he's in the media now but he was a VERY good basketball player and an above average closer.

    • @videoorgy
      @videoorgy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Pierce was clutch. A great closer!

    • @dr.kingmessanger1196
      @dr.kingmessanger1196 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Pierce was more clutch than Kobe

    • @TShorty929
      @TShorty929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      not just above average, the dude was a killer. top of the key corner spots, i remember him hitting countless clutch shots. unguardable almost.

    • @natedogg248
      @natedogg248 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      “Above average” lol

    • @mikevitiello8182
      @mikevitiello8182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Above average. Dude was clutch. One of the most clutch of all time

  • @calvinluciano
    @calvinluciano 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    them stating kobe weakness is funny asf cause only weakness kobe had was himself when he missed or made a bad play it was all him & not his defender that’s why he’s my goat nothing nobody was standing in his way but him

    • @nostalgicbliss5547
      @nostalgicbliss5547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tony Allen shut Kobe's ass down in the 2008 finals. Even Ray Allen was having a lot of success guarding him in that series. Tayshaun Prince also shut him down in the 2004 finals. Kobe has been shut-down or slowed down by great defenders a lot of times in his career.

    • @DrChim24
      @DrChim24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@nostalgicbliss5547 So the 2 best defensive teams of the last 20 years?

    • @darkgrandpriest1645
      @darkgrandpriest1645 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      K-O_S_S Gaming tell these clowns what’s up. Fuckn kids don’t know shit. Kobe my Goat too.

    • @K-O_S_S
      @K-O_S_S 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mikey C23 ahhh yes the good ole “rape” claim. I didn’t know he was proven guilty? Lmao you’re a joke. Kobe is the true goat. And you know it :)

    • @markbartnick3290
      @markbartnick3290 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @ you know the top 5 missed shots leaders are all, all time greats... right?

  • @irvp3541
    @irvp3541 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really love this show, Tmac was a beast and I’m glad he’s on TV every other day lol

  • @antoineb9371
    @antoineb9371 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These 3 were some of my favorite guys to watch growing up in the 2000’s

  • @pius222
    @pius222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul, tmac, Kobe were three of the elite players of their era, unguardable.

  • @alexakinkugbe694
    @alexakinkugbe694 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you wasn’t a Celtics fan you really wouldn’t understand how good paul Pierce was. The truth

  • @Clips_36
    @Clips_36 5 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I hope Dwyane Wade is in this book plus I want to read this book!

    • @bamaboi6845
      @bamaboi6845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      For what?

    • @Clips_36
      @Clips_36 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@bamaboi6845 Kobe has stated that wade was one of the hardest he guarded and had to defend against

    • @Jry088
      @Jry088 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@Clips_36 LOL, how many hardest to guard did he mention in this book man. Almost everyone is hardest to guard.

    • @bamaboi6845
      @bamaboi6845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Clips_36 he was just being nice

    • @l9ikjam
      @l9ikjam 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jry088 🤣

  • @Ihearttaylorswif
    @Ihearttaylorswif 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pierce and Tracy was awesome. Hall of Famers for a reason.

  • @TheoHuxtible
    @TheoHuxtible 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching this now is so tough. Laughing & Crying at the same time

  • @richieporter7779
    @richieporter7779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The 2000 - 2010 era was the best basketball I’ve watched in my life.

  • @angrysam5361
    @angrysam5361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    TMac: 2:13 "Thankyou Kobe for giving me my roses while Im still here - and not waiting till the funeral" quote has a different ring to it now. Almost like Kobe knew he was going and decided to hand out roses to all his basketball friends before he went.

    • @powderp5267
      @powderp5267 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What he meant by roses was respect and the fact that Kobe acknowledged him in his book.

    • @angrysam5361
      @angrysam5361 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@powderp5267 ummm yeah of course - but also that it was rare for him to give compliments and so TMac was saying as a joke thank you for giving the praise now instead of just as a eulogy at his funeral. Like I said - almost like Kobe decided to give out all the Eulogies to his basketball friends before he himself departed.

  • @kurtcometa4818
    @kurtcometa4818 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greatness appreciates greatness

  • @Ryan-pb8is
    @Ryan-pb8is 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    "I was just stronger than Kobe...using that diesel" - Paul 4:32

  • @timsmith1033
    @timsmith1033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Tmac in his prime and healthy was an impossible matchup. 6-9 with Shooting touch, athleticism, post game, handles, passing skills, mid range, long range tmac was as complete offensively as any perimeter player thats ever played. Pierce not only as a scorer but as a overall player is one of the most underrated in recent memory. pierce offensively was also impossible cuz like kobe said he was great at using his body and paul like tmac also could shoot from anywhere, post, pull ups, mid and long range. few players consistently got to the free throw line as much as pierce did.

    • @jerrylewis788
      @jerrylewis788 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's LeBron and KD combined.

  • @Haru-yi8hp
    @Haru-yi8hp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way how they respect Kobe... so so sweeeeeeeet..

  • @dariusaugust3113
    @dariusaugust3113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We gone Miss you Paul 💯💯🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @andyryooable
    @andyryooable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    lol Paul Pierce is pure comical character now

  • @tank100286
    @tank100286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    He still ain't kobe
    -Draymond Green

    • @TShorty929
      @TShorty929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      lmao that moment always comes up in my mind whenever i hear piece-kobe topics

    • @Kevinschart
      @Kevinschart 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      y'all gotta quite quoting draymond. he's a low skilled clown that just happened to play with the 2 best shooters of this generation. paul knows he isn't kobe. but most nights he was the best player on the court

    • @OGGOAT23
      @OGGOAT23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pierce not Kobe stop it 5 rings 1 one.?

    • @TShorty929
      @TShorty929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kevin Schart it’s a joke chill

    • @Jluna16
      @Jluna16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Draymond 7th option on the team draymond?

  • @Waddduup
    @Waddduup 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    they are all great players but what made the difference was the consistency. Kobe maintained consistency all through his career. He kept on improving except the last years because of the injury. The Growth mindset he had was unbelievable and it is something that we can all learn from

  • @terrellewilliams2188
    @terrellewilliams2188 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the first time in a while I hear Kobe respect

  • @Heie_
    @Heie_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    The GOAT Kobe bean Bryant

    • @donjulio8537
      @donjulio8537 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Top 15 I guess

    • @geebee6536
      @geebee6536 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      ^^ top 5 easily dumbass

    • @veli1100
      @veli1100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Kobe the greatest in my eyes not hating on the rest I just can't be convinced that anyone except magic mj Kareem is better

    • @erictolbert5769
      @erictolbert5769 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@geebee6536 not the best at his position,Jordan has that on lock and it's a debate if he is the second best 2 of all time,Wade is in that discussion because he is the closest to Jordan on defense..

    • @quanbrooklynkid7776
      @quanbrooklynkid7776 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donjulio8537 😂

  • @jsong21
    @jsong21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Man.. i miss the 2000s era of bball. Just like how I miss watching MJ in the 90s.

  • @hoopaswagg
    @hoopaswagg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    T-Mac you always was the greatest to me. My favorite all time🌹🌹🌹

  • @unknowntrapper2330
    @unknowntrapper2330 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paul pierce will always he my fav player

  • @Ben2bwild
    @Ben2bwild 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Paul Pierce was an amazing player. I don't know why ppl disrespect him

    • @Daniel-rd2wh
      @Daniel-rd2wh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ben2bwild he wasn’t ever top 5 or even top 10 player in the league. He’s overrated imo bc ppl see him as a franchise player when he clearly is a 2nd or 3rd option. Never even got a single all nba first team and only got a 2nd team once. 3rd- 3 times

    • @Ben2bwild
      @Ben2bwild 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Daniel-rd2wh he doesn't need to be top 5 to be amazing. I'm a Lakers fan and i watched Paul play for years and I know what I saw. I don't particular care about media awards bc i trust the eye test.

  • @vangxiong9643
    @vangxiong9643 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Kobe comments to lebron: "i never had to guard him because all he does is pick n roll straight to the rim, so yall have to ask centers."

    • @itzsanchez93
      @itzsanchez93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      lmfao its funny because anyone who seen them go head to head knows this is facts, meanwhile kobe straight up iso lebron

    • @idelva
      @idelva 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lebron knows his own strengths and weakness, why would he try and go one on one with Kobe? I always said that the reason why lebron won most of the match ups against Kobe is because lebron was smarter. Kobe played him like he had somethin to prove while lebron would just play his game which almost always resulted in a win and more points and better stats all across the board

    • @vangxiong9643
      @vangxiong9643 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@idelva
      Thanks for admitting lebron is not that good at basketball lol

    • @itzsanchez93
      @itzsanchez93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      idelva Lebron is not smarter than Kobe ok. They are both smart high Iq players.
      Kobe stated that he takes it upon himself to guard lebron because in his mind he would be disrespecting lebron’s greatness.
      Lebron on the other hand just straight up doesn’t have the footwork mid range j and fundamentals. Not to say he is bad but Kobe is the most fundamentally sound player ever.

    • @idelva
      @idelva 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Vang Xiong you don’t have to be a phenomenal scorer to be good at basketball. There’s more to it than that, Kobe is a better one on one scorer while lebron find different ways to score. Kobe is great

  • @mesube22
    @mesube22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul Pierce made me have to pause and catch my breath. ☺OMG!!!

  • @starlitshadows
    @starlitshadows 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see all these guys showing each other some respect.

  • @jhecortz
    @jhecortz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    best 2000 era starting lineup
    C - SHAQ
    PF - DUNCAN
    SF- TMAC
    SG - KOBE
    PG - IVERSON

  • @lastofthemochians5073
    @lastofthemochians5073 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tracy McGrady in my eyes is the greatest player all time #1

  • @johndickerdown9225
    @johndickerdown9225 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not just as a Kobe fan, (I still rock 8 at the playground) one of the realest, best, ball related video's I have seen in a minute.

  • @getup7062
    @getup7062 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paul Pierce was my favorite player to watch back then.

  • @Nino-bu1cx
    @Nino-bu1cx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    Why is Paul Pierce dressed like that one aunt who don't have a husband...if you know what i mean.

  • @lowkeymd
    @lowkeymd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Paul Pierce and T-Mac two of the best to ever do it and I don't wanna hear SHIT

  • @Lexluger_
    @Lexluger_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m a lakers fan and man I missed watching them battle in the early 2000s him and Mac was always fun to watch wished T-Mac got a ring man he was special glad that he’s soon to be in the HOF

  • @SammyTheSituation
    @SammyTheSituation 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me, I HAD TO find these 2 accounts on Twitter wen the News was Still a shock.. Js to give em' heart..
    Coz THEY KNEW 1ST HAND that they pushed Kobe; and he acknowledged them specifically on many occasions over the years. I loved watchin all 3. Technically masterful. Incredible Basketball feats. Be blessed.

  • @robertgaines398
    @robertgaines398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tracy was a beast i hated when the Magic traded him