Remember these are the best teams in the world going head to head. Don’t diminish team usa win by saying “just won by 7”. Disrespectful to all the athletes that played this game
@@nathans3815 minus Kobe Bryant who was a class act, the US diminishes the rest of the world when it comes to basketball, the attitude seems to be give them the gold medal already cus is the U.S
@@luisperez7437 I don’t know if you’re talking about the players or the usa people. But that attitude isn’t unique to American basketball fans.Look at Europeans whenever someone says soccer. Obviously people are prideful that their the best in the sport, but the attitude that the original comment rubbed me the wrong way
KOBE, this is my first ever youtube comment and I contribute it to you. You are the hero of my whole childhood, and I will keep working hard for my wildest dreams as you did and I think you would hope me to. Rest in peace with your beloved daughter. We will remember you forever.
Spain is playing superior defense And playing USA very strongly However both Team are very good basket ball.Both team are playing Energetically I Love these type of Sport game I gave both Team a 85% rating
Both basket ball team are playing good quality ball game it is a close scoring ball game and it can be anybody game.Both are putting out good efforts I think they deserve a 88% RATING
I had believe that the USA would have blowout Spain but it is not so because Spain has a strong tram they play professionally I give Spain a 80% rating
my respects to Kobe, he was a person worth admiring and respectful, but as you will understand, I am spaniard, and from my point of view the american players had unsportsmanlike gestures. Above sport respect.
This is why Kobe Bryant will forever be my hero, while the whole team is celebrating in the huddle. He is still shaking hands and hugging players from Spain. He was the ultimate competitor but even he knew you respect your opponent. Rest easy Mamba, you are heavily missed. 2:10:48
@@yosefwiizard Spaniards arent Latino bro, theyre Europeans not from Latin American (eventhough they colonized it for centuries). Thats like British ppl Americans/Canadians.
@@tahahagar7664 lol you must be dumb, spanish are latinos, latinos are the ones who speak a language that comes from Latin. You misslead latino with latinamerican.
@@inf423 Im not saying you are wrong but for the hispaniards the term "latino" is commonly used for the latinoamericans. So no one is dumb here just a misunderstanding.
Imagine if Steve Kerr, Phil Jackson, Doc Rivers or Greg Popovich had coached this team... Coach K. might be a good coach, but I don't believe he could coach an NBA contender to a title. In order to this, I think this team underperformed regarding it's impressive roster. From today's perspective Tyson Chandler might be the worst player, BUT he was the NBA's defensive player of the year in 2012. And the bench was prime D-Will + young Russ + young beard + prime Melo + young AD + prime K-Love and prime Iggy. And, of course, 4 all time greats in the starting 5 with Kobe, LeBron, CP3 and KD. This roster has been amazing. And it would be a great matchup to see Team USA 2012 vs. Team USA 1992.
@_H_ The spanish population is 46 M and USA population is 328 M. So there is ×7 teens playing basketball at least. Moreover, in history, there has been only one player to be professional at the age of 14, that was Ricky Rubio. Luka Doncic was 16. So, as you can see, you have to be a NBA caliber player to start playing so young in the spanish league.
African Americans have much better conditions to play this sport than Spaniards, not only for their DNA but also because all the money America puts on sports
The entire team was amazing. All 3 OKC draft picks, Kobe, Chris Paul and the Lakers current duo. Can’t forget Melo😤 I knew in real time there would never be another team I’d like this much again
I wish Dwyane Wade was in the roster, but he had injury prior to the Olympics. That's why Harden and AD took over Wade and Bosh spot in the roster. Bosh had injury as well.
1:51:57 "Kobe Bryant for three... fouled... scored the bucket.... Kobe Bryant, a huge basket for the United States." Can someone explain to me what magic mushrooms this commentator had ingested prior to the game? That ball missed by miles.
2:03:17 This is why we ❤️ Kobe. That play was dead, but somehow he keeps the play alive when it didn’t matter at the end. This is mamba mentality at its finest.
As a Spaniard I feel very proud of this team and the 2008 team. They gave us two exciting and competitive matches against the enormous USA in two consecutive Olympics finals. I do remember watching those matches and enjoying them as I never did before (despite we lost both finals). Thank you USA and thanks SPAIN for these 2 incredible finals!!!
As an American Im impressed on how good the Spanish team is. They where one of the only teams that really gave us a run for our money. Probably the second best basketball team behind the USA.
Kobe Bryant and Fernandez are two of the most best basketball players that I have ever seen in Olympic Games .The match is the most great match,I have seen many times🎉
I grew up in the era when Michael was about to retire and Kobe was rising to become a star. Before the 2000’s, there was no replacement for Michael, he was extremely dominant and he was incredible in both defensive e and offensive ends. Unlike Michael, Kobe wasn’t loved by everyone when he was playing. In fact, there was a period of time when people gave him different negative names. For me, I started to really like him after Shaq left LA, Kobe really showed the world how competitive and responsible being the star of the Lakers. I never regret getting that front row ticket for Lakers vs Suns game in 2007. Thank you Kobe and your amazing career!
Weeks later after Kobe and his daughters death and I'm still watching old games and interviews of Kobe's when he was alive... It's crazy to be able to watch and hear him when he's gone... R.I.P Kobe and Gigi 👍🏽
As a Spaniard, this match made me feel so proud of the whole Squad. They fight until the end with great teamwork and the USA Team recognized that. That's why I love basketball and the way we play to this sport. Nobody expect us, but we keep on top 😏🇪🇸
Everyone hating on these commentators. But who ever knew that Kevin love's uncle is the lead singer of the Beach Boys? Interesting factoid there for you.
@@andreaspapadakis2602 That's what happens when you only have big egos on your team, some will avoid the passing the ball in order a point attributed to them.
2012 Olympic USA Starting 5 PG Chris Paul (In Prime) SG Kobe Bryant (Last of his Prime) SF Kevin Durant (Early Prime) PF LeBron James (Arguably at his Peak) C Tyson Chandler (Peak) For context LeBron was MVP the season before the Olympics, Chris Paul, Kobe and Kevin Durant where all All NBA first team, and Tyson Chandler was the Defensive player of the year and all NBA third team. Chris Paul was all defensive first team the season prior and Kobe was all defensive second team, LeBron was all defensive first team the previous year and was 4th in DPOY voting, and as mentioned Tyson Chandler was DPOY though he was all defensive second team. Kevin Durant won the scoring title the season prior. This team was crazy stacked
I remember watching this game live. I set it up to record and I figured I'd watch until I fell asleep and watch the rest in the morning. Well, it was so exciting, I couldn't fall asleep. Great game.
Kudos to the US team coach who could build a powerhouse team with that chemistry and all that talent, granted he also won gold in 2008 before with similar starters
Después de tantos años vuelvo a ver este partido y me quedo impresionado que gran nivel de los 2 equipos y cuantas leyendas juntas España va USA FUE Y SERÁ DE LOS MEJORES PARTIDOS QUE EXISTEN
@@totisotomayor9190 was that even English and it’s not called the World Cup this isn’t soccer he clearly meant 3 teams for the gold medal for basketball
Soy Español y me alegra haber visto a Kobe aunque fuera en la tele rest in peace Black Mamba, you will never be forgotten. gracias a las dos mejores selecciónes del mundo.
@@kerfee7776 bruh? Lebron is a one in a generation athlete, one of the best verticals in NBA history, can come down the court like a point guard mind you he is 250+ pounds, and you talk about he is 6'9 like bro I can barely name 5 people in history over 6'9 that can do that. Like wilt chamberlain everyone talks about his height against his competition but never his athletic achievements literally if everything is true about him he IS the athletic goat in this NBA I bet he would lead in rebounds and top 5 in scoring
I'm not actually that surprised it was this close, Spain are probably the next best basketball nation and they play together in competitions a lot. Even a monster NBA line-up can't take a tight unit like that lightly.
Yeah, funny everybody in the comments is praising USA, but not so many comments acknowledging how TIGHT the final result was for a all-star NBA team to play against Spain. Which, believe me, we are known for Soccer, not really Basketball.... so this loss against USA was pretty amazing in my opinion
All the European teams have chemistry…practice and play together throughout every year. USA slaps a team together every 2 years and plays pick up basically and wins. Imagine if they got to build the same team over and over and practice together.
Spain is second FIBA rankings, but the talent pool is much deeper in the US. Losing to the USA 107-100 in basketball is pretty much as close as any country will get in basketball in a while.
For me this is one of the greatest games in the history of basketball. the American team was incredible with kobe bryant, lebron james, kevin durat, chris paul. some of the best players ever. a gean merit of Spain to compete this game. with the Gasol brothers, Navarro, Rudy Fernández, Calderon. Without a doubt we are talking about a great show
He thought Westbrook is a racing horse, because whenever Westbrook had the ball he drives from court to court, ignoring his team mates, it's because a racing horse have this cover in the eye that can only see one direction.
19:10 Kobe Bryant is flat-out ridiculous! Multiple jabsteps leading into a jumpshot over a 7-footer from the deep corner, and it all seems normal like no-one was even that surprised... Everyone treated it like he only made a wide-open layup. I've never seen that from any other player especially from someone of Kobe's size. I don't know why people are always so disrespectful to Kobe's legacy. While he isn't the "greatest", he is easily the most "skilled" basketball player of all time.
@@Flyhr Jordan was more athletic and more physically gifted than Kobe, Jordan was heavier and could out jump defenders in the midrange which was why Jordan was so good and better than Kobe in the midrange in that regard. Kobe had to rely much more on his technical skills like angles and footwork to score instead of Godly athleticism. Jordan never had Kobe's 3pt range.
@@JC-rv6lo You are a dumbass, Jordan was light and skinny and had a 48 inch vertical you dumbass, and Kobe was a master at bricks bruh, has the most bricks ever in history, he always scored 20+ because he ball hogged and chunked up lots of shots, Kobe copied Jordans fade-away too, bruh go back to watching Dragon Ball super man, and how can you be *heavier* and out jump someone? What a dumbass
Can't imagine how much of an honor it must be to be an olympic basketball athlete for a different country and you're playing against Kobe. A lot of people and athletes are inspired by Kobe, look up to him, and will find a way to watch the Lakers play.
I just watched the 2008 and 2012 World Championships. From now on, I am a fan of the Spanish national basketball team. Still respect the American team as well.🇲🇳
Literally all of the spanish team were Nba players or have been played in Nba sometime. Navarro, Rubio, Rodriguez, Fernandez, Gasol brothers, Ibaka, Claver... except Sergio Llull ( who was drafted and purchased by rockets for a million, he refused to play in Nba a long time ago and stay in Real Madrid so even him can be considered an Nba player level)
@@davidmaxion5275 If you are comparing teams, Spain had a team that would be a contending team in the NBA at the time while Team USA had an all star team
Wherever you are, you're still a legend. Rest in peace, Kobe 😪
💔
😇
He’s been drafted to heavens team 😇😇😌
Kobe❤️❤️❤️❤️
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the fact that the olympics has the full match on youtube to watch for free is an international treasure.
then why cant i watch it now
@@WahibMUHAMMADWahibAhmedJu tf are you doing now?
"international treasure" does not exist
@@joebenson528 your comment majes no sense, delete it and rethink your words
The 2008 is available too
Really got LeBron, Kobe and KD on the same team. Unbelievable when you look back.
Rest in Peace KB 👑
i wish Steph was also their
@@_Mrunalwankhede Steph wasn't a star player, on that time, he was at the beginning of his star role
Legendary for sure
Don’t know why ray Allen wasn’t there tho could’ve easily replaced melo
@@shalomguzman3158 you don’t gotta be a “star” player to be on the USA mens team btw.
Spain fought hard, imagine barely losing to some of the best players in basketball history by 7 points, no shame in that.
@@foldedcandle you serious fam
@@foldedcandle ofc they do. A gold is always a gold.
@@foldedcandle Then I guess they also don't care about the world cup
@@paulrelloso188 they don’t care about the basketball World Cup either the best players don’t even show up.
@@paulrelloso188 ofc they dont care about the world cup so you see the players we send😂
All these stars and just won by 7. Mad respect to the Spanish team
Remember these are the best teams in the world going head to head. Don’t diminish team usa win by saying “just won by 7”. Disrespectful to all the athletes that played this game
@@nathans3815 minus Kobe Bryant who was a class act, the US diminishes the rest of the world when it comes to basketball, the attitude seems to be give them the gold medal already cus is the U.S
@@luisperez7437 I don’t know if you’re talking about the players or the usa people. But that attitude isn’t unique to American basketball fans.Look at Europeans whenever someone says soccer. Obviously people are prideful that their the best in the sport, but the attitude that the original comment rubbed me the wrong way
@@luisperez7437 they were 8 and 0 after this game so its pm true
This Spain team would have been blown out by the 92 team.
Who’s revisiting this in 2021? Rip Kobe 👑
It is weird because we have videos of him, and it really looks like he isn't dead at all. He is preserved in the virtual world.
Been watching 2012 olympic games all day beginning with that Nigerian blowout.
@@ohigh6 lmfao I love watching that
Here.....
@@ohigh6 SAME
Spain played a really good game, they just ran out of gas in the 4th quarter. The USA has a very deep bench and is always fresh and rested.
Spain was stacked. USA LUCKY . No one will ever touch the origiNAL 1992 DREAM TEAM
@@alfredooliva5175 Nah USA just has better players
@@alfredooliva5175 US makes the best players. No one even comes close.
Ya, Spain can try their best, but US will pretty much always be best
Spain played hella dirty
The fact that LeBron and KD were starters back in 2012 Olympics and still are in the 2024 Olympics is mind-blowing 🤯
Or that LeBalco won MVP.
@@Zett76 Wait LeBron won MVP of the 2012 olympics too? That's insane! He just won MVP of the 2024 olympics!!
Curry got robbed
@@BerserKilleez Agreed! Curry def should have won MVP for 2024. They would not have won without him.
@@patricksansone6942not rly lebron hard carried which is what led them to the finals matches it kinda was split even tho
KOBE, this is my first ever youtube comment and I contribute it to you. You are the hero of my whole childhood, and I will keep working hard for my wildest dreams as you did and I think you would hope me to. Rest in peace with your beloved daughter. We will remember you forever.
Aight maybe go back to not commenting
@@Coldbreezed Shut up.
@@opasnapanda4227 I've got some goons tracking your moves now, Panda
Coolbreezed rofl that cracked me up. Maybe cuz I was thinking the same thing.
Coolbreezed 😂
Imagine having a second team of Anthony Davis, Harden and Westbrook LOL.
Spain is playing superior defense
And playing USA very strongly However both Team are very good basket ball.Both team are playing Energetically I Love these type of Sport game I gave both Team a 85% rating
Both basket ball team are playing good quality ball game it is a close scoring ball game and it can be anybody game.Both are putting out good efforts I think they deserve a 88% RATING
I had believe that the USA would have blowout Spain but it is not so because Spain has a strong tram they play professionally I give Spain a 80% rating
I give Unitrd State Basketball team a 95% rating
@@ainsleyblake6031 why did you comment 4 times son?
2:10:49 Whole squad jumping....... Kobe giving props to Spanish players...
bajle - Probably because he and Pao Gasol were teammates on TWO NBA Championship Teams, and were even better friends.
my respects to Kobe, he was a person worth admiring and respectful, but as you will understand, I am spaniard, and from my point of view the american players had unsportsmanlike gestures. Above sport respect.
Manu Jr they just won a gold medal lol
@Trey Vert ofc they can and should celebrate, but greeting the opponents first is what makes Kobe Kobe
@@manujr5210 Spain the pride of European basketball. Even though I had many bad days after Greece kept losing to them xD. You are the best my friend.
Who's watching this in 2024
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Saw a Kobe edit had to come in
This is why Kobe Bryant will forever be my hero, while the whole team is celebrating in the huddle. He is still shaking hands and hugging players from Spain. He was the ultimate competitor but even he knew you respect your opponent. Rest easy Mamba, you are heavily missed.
2:10:48
Noticed that too. 😔 kobeee!
Latinos is his fam.. since bhis Italian days.. and waifu also Hispanic
@@yosefwiizard Spaniards arent Latino bro, theyre Europeans not from Latin American (eventhough they colonized it for centuries). Thats like British ppl Americans/Canadians.
@@tahahagar7664 lol you must be dumb, spanish are latinos, latinos are the ones who speak a language that comes from Latin. You misslead latino with latinamerican.
@@inf423 Im not saying you are wrong but for the hispaniards the term "latino" is commonly used for the latinoamericans.
So no one is dumb here just a misunderstanding.
I'm impressed Spain kept it so close for the entire game.
Imagine if Steve Kerr, Phil Jackson, Doc Rivers or Greg Popovich had coached this team... Coach K. might be a good coach, but I don't believe he could coach an NBA contender to a title. In order to this, I think this team underperformed regarding it's impressive roster.
From today's perspective Tyson Chandler might be the worst player, BUT he was the NBA's defensive player of the year in 2012. And the bench was prime D-Will + young Russ + young beard + prime Melo + young AD + prime K-Love and prime Iggy. And, of course, 4 all time greats in the starting 5 with Kobe, LeBron, CP3 and KD.
This roster has been amazing. And it would be a great matchup to see Team USA 2012 vs. Team USA 1992.
@@melfox215 imagine if ricky rubio wasnt injured
@_H_ The spanish population is 46 M and USA population is 328 M. So there is ×7 teens playing basketball at least.
Moreover, in history, there has been only one player to be professional at the age of 14, that was Ricky Rubio.
Luka Doncic was 16.
So, as you can see, you have to be a NBA caliber player to start playing so young in the spanish league.
African Americans have much better conditions to play this sport than Spaniards, not only for their DNA but also because all the money America puts on sports
@_H_ most spanish youths would rather play the beautiful game
Kobe really is a good person, the way he comfort the losing team to lift back the morale. that is respect....
Kobe really is a good person, the way he comfort the losing team to lift back the morale. that is respect....
*was
@@KDK826 just had to be that guy eh
@@dillonhanna well someone has to unfortunately
@@fitstar8871 not really
The entire team was amazing. All 3 OKC draft picks, Kobe, Chris Paul and the Lakers current duo. Can’t forget Melo😤 I knew in real time there would never be another team I’d like this much again
I wish Dwyane Wade was in the roster, but he had injury prior to the Olympics. That's why Harden and AD took over Wade and Bosh spot in the roster. Bosh had injury as well.
Ad was for Griffin
What ab now
This was an all star team vs Gasol hard fought by him, mad respect
Not only Gasol.
Spain had a strong team!!
Usa had Some candidates to hall of fame
Spain also had Rudy Fernandez, Ricky Rubio and Ibaka. They're great elite player to represented Spain with more experienced from NBA league
@@aaadj2744 True, but none of them would make the US team.
@@tonyiacomi4822 Tyson Chandler did.
@@cadeed9963 And Chandler was better than anyone on Spain. He was defensive player of the year that year
Who else has nothing to do in quarantine so they are watching this
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Spain are amazing ... wow ..Big Respect to the Spanish players .. They lost but they played fantastic basketball
1:51:57
"Kobe Bryant for three... fouled... scored the bucket.... Kobe Bryant, a huge basket for the United States."
Can someone explain to me what magic mushrooms this commentator had ingested prior to the game? That ball missed by miles.
@@anas45stazjawolek69 exactly
Yea I was surprised at how good Spain was, definitely #2 best country in basketball
@@Checkered_Everything World Champion 2019
@@p.gabrielguirao14 Well, that doesn't mean much. The US didn't put their best team on the court. Not even any top 25 players.
Best FIBA game I have ever seen. Gasol brothers did really great job! Team USA was really really strong with so many super stars!
Isn’t this olympics not fiba?
@@pizzaking444 olympics basketball is organized by fiba
We were living in good times & we didn’t even know it.
Word
Takes us back lol
Still are, don't let life past u bro
@@mobaten 💯 right
Facts, the early 2010’s were such a good year
Rest in peace Kobe and Gigi. 🐍🐍🐍❤️❤️❤️
Yep
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2:03:17
This is why we ❤️ Kobe. That play was dead, but somehow he keeps the play alive when it didn’t matter at the end. This is mamba mentality at its finest.
thebusiness70 I thought it was the best play of the game. Showed never to let up.
This Spanish team is one of the best international basketball teams ever as well.
2008 was better which could have won gold if Kobe did not join Team USA
@nitro even then USA was a couple missed three pointers from Spain away from defeat.
As a Spaniard I feel very proud of this team and the 2008 team. They gave us two exciting and competitive matches against the enormous USA in two consecutive Olympics finals. I do remember watching those matches and enjoying them as I never did before (despite we lost both finals). Thank you USA and thanks SPAIN for these 2 incredible finals!!!
Spain was (still is) a great euro basketball factory. Lots of good talent.
grandee
As an American Im impressed on how good the Spanish team is. They where one of the only teams that really gave us a run for our money. Probably the second best basketball team behind the USA.
Hola senorito y hola senorita filipinas
@@Boooooooooo541 france has taken spain's place now
Best Olympic basketball game I watched. My idol Kobe doing Kobe things. Mamba Mentality at its finest. RIP KOBE and GIGI.
"No-look for Kobe.......Kobe will look for Kobe"
Almost made me tear up
Miss u Mamba
AirRenz23 1:31:14
Kobe Bryant and Fernandez are two of the most best basketball players that I have ever seen in Olympic Games .The match is the most great match,I have seen many times🎉
I remember being like 13 and watching the 08 Olympics during the summer. Home alone, parents at work and witnessing greatness. Good times.
🔥🔥
This is 2012! What’s the relevance?
@@mazkebar because the 08’ team kicked things back into gear for the USA team.
same age here, and now another 15 years has passed ;(
I grew up in the era when Michael was about to retire and Kobe was rising to become a star. Before the 2000’s, there was no replacement for Michael, he was extremely dominant and he was incredible in both defensive e and offensive ends.
Unlike Michael, Kobe wasn’t loved by everyone when he was playing. In fact, there was a period of time when people gave him different negative names. For me, I started to really like him after Shaq left LA, Kobe really showed the world how competitive and responsible being the star of the Lakers. I never regret getting that front row ticket for Lakers vs Suns game in 2007. Thank you Kobe and your amazing career!
RIP-kobe bryant😥😭
Rip Kobe !
Weeks later after Kobe and his daughters death and I'm still watching old games and interviews of Kobe's when he was alive... It's crazy to be able to watch and hear him when he's gone... R.I.P Kobe and Gigi 👍🏽
Kobe, Lebron, and KD! Years later and I still can't wrap my head around that.
Seeing Kobe there,it just breaks my heart. How time flies. RIP.
As a Spaniard, this match made me feel so proud of the whole Squad. They fight until the end with great teamwork and the USA Team recognized that. That's why I love basketball and the way we play to this sport. Nobody expect us, but we keep on top 😏🇪🇸
They lost. Only played easy to entertain the fan. You should be ashamed facts.
@@charlie198823 stfu
@@dvelp7040 Heard
@@charlie198823 Of course expert 🤣
@@charlie198823 Ignore his ignorance. In his youtuber-avatar Charles Kevins seems to be black, so it is not his fault to be uneducated.
Kobe will always be in our hearts ♥️
As of June 2023, this video has 24 Million views, Truly poetic. Rest in Paradise, Kobe and Gigi.
Everyone hating on these commentators. But who ever knew that Kevin love's uncle is the lead singer of the Beach Boys? Interesting factoid there for you.
wanted to hear more old man Beach Boys puns tbh haha
Do you even knew that his father played for the Lakers and that he was once in a while Brian Wilson's bodyguard?
Don't be a wise guy, kid... :-D
Me
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Great troll mi amigo
One of the best Olympic final, Spain is quite strong
Yes this was super close
it goes the other way around..the usa is surprisingly weak...AGAIN..
@@andreaspapadakis2602 That's what happens when you only have big egos on your team, some will avoid the passing the ball in order a point attributed to them.
I think Spain from 2008 is stronger. In 2012 they are the same players but all aged, while U.S. has a new generation of stars entering prime.
The original Dream Team wouldn't let this happened.
13:05 is when the game actually starts
Underrated
Legend
Omg thank you!!😂
a legend
the NBA players are not gods. Calm yourself out, Spain for example plays better defence than US
2012 Olympic USA Starting 5
PG Chris Paul (In Prime)
SG Kobe Bryant (Last of his Prime)
SF Kevin Durant (Early Prime)
PF LeBron James (Arguably at his Peak)
C Tyson Chandler (Peak)
For context LeBron was MVP the season before the Olympics, Chris Paul, Kobe and Kevin Durant where all All NBA first team, and Tyson Chandler was the Defensive player of the year and all NBA third team. Chris Paul was all defensive first team the season prior and Kobe was all defensive second team, LeBron was all defensive first team the previous year and was 4th in DPOY voting, and as mentioned Tyson Chandler was DPOY though he was all defensive second team. Kevin Durant won the scoring title the season prior. This team was crazy stacked
"PF LeBron James (Arguably at his Peak)"
And one year after choking so hard, the goat debate was already over.
(ESPN just didn't get the memo :) )
49:05 Announcer: "how many shots can you put up in a half?"
Harden & Westbrook 2020: "Sir, let me show you"
We miss you Kobe! Love from Philippines! ❤️🇵🇭 Rest In Peace!
2:10:14 You know you're good when all those legends respect you ❤
He litteraly played with Kobe
Future hall of famers respecting a future hall of famer
It's the Olympics 2024 and I'm watching this ❤
First full basketball game I've watched and it was pretty insane, Spain not giving up until the end is respectable
Spains National basketball and Soccer teams were top notch from 2008-2012
Even handball too
Football*
Why tf y'all call an sport thats played 99% of the time with the HANDS FOOTball lmao
Football ( Xavi , Iniesta , Villa , Busquets )
Basketball ( P.Gasol , M.Gasol Fernandez , Navarro , )
Best era Spain
What's even a Hand ball@@aninwaloda6759
@@skyh2394 not that serious
Watching while in quarantine.. As always, Kobe you're the best.. RIP legend
Orgulloso de esta selección española. Son inmortales. 🇪🇸
These commentators were just picked randomly outside the stadium. They were just standing outside.
Charles Williams J
Lmao LoL 😁 😂
Cmon
Bet u guys just don't like their brittish english
😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
Hugo Lacerda it’s not that. They’re just boring!
I remember watching this game live. I set it up to record and I figured I'd watch until I fell asleep and watch the rest in the morning. Well, it was so exciting, I couldn't fall asleep. Great game.
Grande España, mostró determinación, coraje y ganas de triunfar, saludos desde México
Calla americano arriba españa y europa 🇪🇸🇪🇺
@@vgjl1824 q dices friki
Coraje y ganas de triunfar.....sin triunfar.
@@AREA-gr3cp Estados unidos fue de españa hace mas de 500 años
@@AREA-gr3cp creo que he oído un orto cerrarse, y eso que soy español xd
Kudos to the US team coach who could build a powerhouse team with that chemistry and all that talent, granted he also won gold in 2008 before with similar starters
Much admiration for this person and great athlete, KOBE BRYANT. We all miss you my brother. A true person indeed!
We miss you Kobe Bryant, an your daughter, we will never forget you our condolences goes to your family.
Im sure none of those guys will never forget this moment. Team USA RIP KOBE
Después de tantos años vuelvo a ver este partido y me quedo impresionado que gran nivel de los 2 equipos y cuantas leyendas juntas España va USA FUE Y SERÁ DE LOS MEJORES PARTIDOS QUE EXISTEN
US can make three teams for olympics who will win gold, silver and bronze
I don’t think so, if usa don’t take the better player, they wouldn’t win. Watch the last World cup.
@@totisotomayor9190 was that even English and it’s not called the World Cup this isn’t soccer he clearly meant 3 teams for the gold medal for basketball
Look at the points difference in SF and QF... it was like a practice match for these guys.
@@Manmangocrazy22 It's called FIBA Basketball World Cup dummy
US is no longer far better than other teams, this final was really close game.
Watching this back makes you appreciate Kobe so much more. He was cut from a different cloth than just about anyone else.
You know how much money the Olympics could make if they re-uploaded more of these? They’re happy, we’re happy, there’s no downside.
The best competitive championship for Olympics 2012. Mamba proved when closing his the best. Bean!! ❤❤❤
Legends are forever. R.I.P Kobe.
Still can’t believe he’s gone.
Same I still forget he’s gone sometimes
who?
oh my bad. Kobe...
@@johnblackbasel393 😐
😭😭😭
RIP legend KOBE and Gianna❤😥
Such a wonderful final game,thanks for all the players,miss u ,Kobe Bryant,a basketball fan from China.
Soy Español y me alegra haber visto a Kobe aunque fuera en la tele rest in peace Black Mamba, you will never be forgotten. gracias a las dos mejores selecciónes del mundo.
Kobe was king and the US was HOT like a fire in this game.
RIP king 💔 😢
Kobe was king? I’d say he still is and always will be.
No kd was carrying
@jja 77 ikr
@@NoMoreQQ No, LeBron is the Chosen King, don’t mistake this Kobe for
A 2016 LeBron
Gracias por todo Kobe Bryant
Leyenda del basketball
1978-2020
This version of CP3 was crazy. The speed and quickness he had back then was elite. This when he was beating everybody off the dribble
1:29:50 that athleticism by James is unbelievable! True Olympic greatness 🔥
Fax
at 6'9 and that size i wouldn't call that atlehtism
@@kerfee7776 can jokic or embiid who's 7'0 do that?
@@kerfee7776 bruh? Lebron is a one in a generation athlete, one of the best verticals in NBA history, can come down the court like a point guard mind you he is 250+ pounds, and you talk about he is 6'9 like bro I can barely name 5 people in history over 6'9 that can do that. Like wilt chamberlain everyone talks about his height against his competition but never his athletic achievements literally if everything is true about him he IS the athletic goat in this NBA I bet he would lead in rebounds and top 5 in scoring
@@kerfee7776 id call that hating. Stop typing
2:01:10 Kobe was nursing his nose which got hit a few seconds before and Lebron notices and goes to make sure his brother is okay
I'm not actually that surprised it was this close, Spain are probably the next best basketball nation and they play together in competitions a lot. Even a monster NBA line-up can't take a tight unit like that lightly.
I mean they had the Gasols, Ibaka and Rudy so it makes sense why they're so strong
Yeah, funny everybody in the comments is praising USA, but not so many comments acknowledging how TIGHT the final result was for a all-star NBA team to play against Spain. Which, believe me, we are known for Soccer, not really Basketball.... so this loss against USA was pretty amazing in my opinion
All the European teams have chemistry…practice and play together throughout every year. USA slaps a team together every 2 years and plays pick up basically and wins. Imagine if they got to build the same team over and over and practice together.
@@Q.Wallace That's not really true, spain has its own basketball league and they only play as a nation a few times just like US does
Spain is second FIBA rankings, but the talent pool is much deeper in the US. Losing to the USA 107-100 in basketball is pretty much as close as any country will get in basketball in a while.
For me this is one of the greatest games in the history of basketball. the American team was incredible with kobe bryant, lebron james, kevin durat, chris paul. some of the best players ever. a gean merit of Spain to compete this game. with the Gasol brothers, Navarro, Rudy Fernández, Calderon. Without a doubt we are talking about a great show
This Spain team was nice
Every few years we can’t even lie, we come back to these Olympic matches.
I’m here. Like clockwork.
Lebron, Kobe, Durant, Chris Paul.... Todos ellos en su mejor momento.... y fuimos capaces de plantarles cara.... increíble generación de España🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
Ya tienen rival en basket los estados unidos!! España son buenos así se vio!! Tienen nivel NBA!!
No estaba ají los mejores americanos, jugaron contra Segunda clase lol
@@vvvvend3632 tu eres tonto?
Ellos no estaban en su mejor momento, como se le ocurre. El unico depronto era KOBE
Gasol leyenda🔥
jogo disputadíssimo, parabéns as duas equipes!!!. Gracias por todo Kobe BryantLeyenda del basketball1978-2020.
この頃のNBAほど見ていてカッコよくてワクワクするチームはない。そしてオリンピック全体のレベルが高すぎる。
he called Russell Westbrook a “quick little guard” 😂
lmao
He think Russel is a noob
Also confused Russell and Deron Williams a time or two as well as messing up other players names and confusing them
AHA LOL
He thought Westbrook is a racing horse, because whenever Westbrook had the ball he drives from court to court, ignoring his team mates, it's because a racing horse have this cover in the eye that can only see one direction.
Bryant's fadeaway shots brings back beautiful memories. R.I.P Everyone on that chopper
The Tunisian commentator in the background is crazy 🤣
RIP Kobe 🙏 you'll always be a part of us
The Olympics boast collection of the world's most elite athletes. So why are we stuck with these two commentators? LOL!
“And the only player from the Congo playing basketball for Spain” ... “ugh true” lol
Thad oo
Bullet tooth Tony oooooo
Desiree Hosterman .
Martlń
I love watching these
Happy Birthday Kobe❤. Here remembering you
2:10:53 Kobe the real man. This is why he still got the most fans all around the world and love from everyone.
Uno de los mejores partidos a nivel de selecciones en toda la historia
19:10 Kobe Bryant is flat-out ridiculous! Multiple jabsteps leading into a jumpshot over a 7-footer from the deep corner, and it all seems normal like no-one was even that surprised... Everyone treated it like he only made a wide-open layup. I've never seen that from any other player especially from someone of Kobe's size. I don't know why people are always so disrespectful to Kobe's legacy. While he isn't the "greatest", he is easily the most "skilled" basketball player of all time.
That's true! 😢
Ughhh hate to break it to you. There's a guy who had the best mid range game ever and the most skilled aswell, his name is Michael Jordan.
@@Flyhr Jordan was more athletic and more physically gifted than Kobe, Jordan was heavier and could out jump defenders in the midrange which was why Jordan was so good and better than Kobe in the midrange in that regard. Kobe had to rely much more on his technical skills like angles and footwork to score instead of Godly athleticism. Jordan never had Kobe's 3pt range.
@@JC-rv6lo You are a dumbass, Jordan was light and skinny and had a 48 inch vertical you dumbass, and Kobe was a master at bricks bruh, has the most bricks ever in history, he always scored 20+ because he ball hogged and chunked up lots of shots, Kobe copied Jordans fade-away too, bruh go back to watching Dragon Ball super man, and how can you be *heavier* and out jump someone? What a dumbass
@@oof3479 “How can you be heavier and out jump someone” Yes because there’s never been a heavy player with a high vert 🤦♂️
MINUTES' GUY:
1st QUARTER: 13:05
(USA 35 - 27 ESP)
2nd QUARTER: 36:33
43:00 - USA 39 - 39 ESP
(USA 59 - 58 ESP)
3rd QUARTER: 1:22:25
1:25:55 (USA 64 - 65 ESP)
1:36:46 (USA 80 - 80 ESP)
(USA 83 - 82 ESP)
4th QUARTER: 1:42:38
END: 2:09:40
Can't imagine how much of an honor it must be to be an olympic basketball athlete for a different country and you're playing against Kobe. A lot of people and athletes are inspired by Kobe, look up to him, and will find a way to watch the Lakers play.
And then Kobe is inspired to MJ which is he's IDOL and all of his moves came from him
@@christianbautista4084and mj said he was inspired by Dr J and took some of his moves so what’s your point? Get off Kobe meat sheesh
D.E.P. Kobe. Un placer verte jugar contra España.
“Carmelo Anthony with a rare assist” 🤣
🤣🤣🤣
i’m watching this on 2025 😮😮😮
How the world has changed.....could never imagine that it will be nostalgic for me to see fans in stadium.....
stfu most sporting events have live viewing again ur being dramatic af
I almost spent 3 hours to watch this game and it definitely worths your time. 🏀❤️
I just watched the 2008 and 2012 World Championships. From now on, I am a fan of the Spanish national basketball team. Still respect the American team as well.🇲🇳
what a great man Kobe was 2:10:12 . A true Legend!
Kobe's final Olympic game.
Spain may have lost but they play a game that is worthy of an NBA team despite not all of them are NBA players.
Literally all of the spanish team were Nba players or have been played in Nba sometime. Navarro, Rubio, Rodriguez, Fernandez, Gasol brothers, Ibaka, Claver... except Sergio Llull ( who was drafted and purchased by rockets for a million, he refused to play in Nba a long time ago and stay in Real Madrid so even him can be considered an Nba player level)
@@davidmaxion5275 o
they played an NBA super team on the paper, lol. Now thats impressive.
@@davidmaxion5275 If you are comparing teams, Spain had a team that would be a contending team in the NBA at the time while Team USA had an all star team
The 2012 nba finals MVP who became the goat four years later saved the day for team USA
2:10:15 Wow, makes me feel emotional seeing this...
I know I cried...
Hermanos
Why did I get this recommended 7 years later its not even a vid it's a whole stream