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- Tony Allen joins Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to discuss his many battles with Kobe Bryant and what it was like to face off with one of the fiercest competitors in the history of sports.
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Kobe said Tony Allen was the toughest defender he ever faced that should tell you something
@Micah Morris KD has said it, Lillard has said it too.
That told me that KENDRICK PERKINS LIED TO US😂
@@whokaydoe7513 Kobe said Kendrick was the low post defender
FIRST TEAM ALL DEFENSE
That was coming from a great defender himself.
Interviewer; Kobe, toughest defender you've ever faced?
Kobe; "Tony Allen, easy, he was not the one who is crying for help. Tony Allen will play straight up, be physical, I can score 10 straight in a row, he is not blinking, he still be physical not backing down, tony allen by far."
And later gave T.A a shoes signed by Kobe Bean himself saying "The best defender I've ever faced."
Real recognizes real. We miss you kobe...
kobe never made 10 straight on him though lol..thats a joke
@@razkable Yes he did, in 2009. Go watch
Kobe sneakily compliments low key guys, never his true rivals. Tony Allen an unlucky casualty now.
Wonder if he still got em? I’d put them in a glass box and cherish it forever
@@kokujin real basketball fans know who tony Allen is
When Kobe says you are his toughest opponent then you truly are a special foe. Tony Allen probably my top 3 defenders of all time.
Real talk
Who else you got in the top 3? The Glove? Bill Russell in the post?
Wrongness Maximus Not enough to know about Bill. But in my era: 1. Dwight 2. Tony Allen 3. Iggy
@@bighead758 I would say Bill Russell, maybe MJ and Kawhi. Could make a case for a lot of guys though like Pippen, Hakeem, Tony. Ben Wallace has to be one of the best defenders I've seen personally
That's coming from a great defender himself.
Tony Allen is a straight G. Studied and executed like a boss. He should share his wisdom to the students of Kobe's school. I'm sure the students coaches and parents would appreciate his presence.
He should share his knowledge to every up incoming rookie in the league
I agree that's a great idea he def has the mentality
That's his calling right there! Hope this happens. Still can't believe Kobe gone. Wow! 😔
@@webslinger43 I hate these shows milking Kobe's death.
One of the greatest defensive wings of all time. Should have won a DPOY but he did make 1st team all defense 3 times.
The league needs more Tony Allens Silent but deadly
Facts opposite of Patrick Beverly
Tiger Hoods exactly he puts a huge target on his own team he’s a good defender but he acts like he’s PG or Kawhi
*Kawhi Leonard has entered the chat*
Partrick is their Draymond
Ryan Guillen Draymond is better
I would’ve died laughing if Tony said, “After that game where him and Pau were speaking Spanish, the next day I learned Spanish” lmaoooo
😂😂😂 boy would of took it to the next level.
KiLLahD48 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
😂😂😂
Seem like something Kobe would do but another Language he couldn't speak.
@@thefreakyrobber0 he spoke fluent Spanish too...though he learned it later in life. TH-cam Kobe speaking Spanish
“ He crashed the offensive glass a lot , nobody talks about that he was a great rebounder “ THANK U TONY ALLEN.... ppl look at his rebound and assist avg and believe it tell the whole story , but Kobe was and above avg rebounder and facilitator especially for his position and in the system he played in... Kobe was an all around player but within a System
Say it again for the people in the back. Too many people look at highlights and box scores but don't watch or understand the game.
Baby Boy can you say it louder for all the idiots that listen to Max Jellerman, Nick Wright
Kobe averaged 5.2 rebounds for his career which is pretty good for the position he plays but the media always omit facts to support their narrative.
@@paradigmshift7541 Nick Wrong*
Isn’t Kobe like one of the highest assist total amongst sg’s? People / media and their narratives smh
By the way he talks about kobe, you can tell he really studied him ... much respect for tony allen 💯💯
Kobe killed him watch the link
th-cam.com/video/Aq1Scran14o/w-d-xo.html
Everybody studied kobe
@@jgsure2773 you're missing the point smdh
@@jgsure2773 that was more of a kobe highlight. As a Grizzlies fan we won lots of games vs the Lakers and Tony was a big reason why
"He might miss his first 8 shots but in the 4th quarter you just better be he's that confident to shot the next 5"
Tony Allen
LeeTravius Mckay literally read this as he said he
INTOtheVOID11 lmfaooooooo
Facts.
Kobe was so dedicated that he communicated in other languages to game plan with players. Genius.....
He spoke Spanish to another player who speaks spanish. That's more common sense than genius
D V that’s pretty smart to me using that to your advantage
Him and Pau would game plan in Spanish during games many times!
That's the most awesome part of this story to me
I'm my 40 years of watching NBA Basketball, that is the first I have ever heard a player, speaking another language to get a competitive edge...Like you've said "GENIUS" Kobe was truly an International Player!
If Kobe said that you were his toughest opponent you are a special foe
@tHeTruthHurts STUPID 😂
KD also said Tony Allen was his toughest defender to deal with....doesnt that make him the greatest of all time?
@@Udon_Noodle I've watched a lot of Tony Allen's defense over the years, and one of his greatest advantages is being somewhat "undersized". His low center of gravity and low defensive stance made him an absolute load to handle. It made him incredibly difficult to back down in the post and it also helped his agility and lateral movement. That, in combination with his quick hands and competitive fire, made him a nightmare on defense. Michael Jordan always said it was the smaller guys who were tough to play against because they're hard to back down and they get "underneath" you and crowd your dribbling space. That's why he was such a nuisance to KD as well. Nowadays, with zone defense and switching being emphasized because of the rules changes and trigger-happy offenses, everyone wants the taller wing players with long arms... But make no mistake about it, the smaller dudes are ALWAYS the best on-ball defenders.
@tHeTruthHurts STUPID 😂
tHeTruthHurts STUPID lmao🤣🤣🤣
children will never understand how skilled kobe was ! I dont care what reporters say , nba players (95% of them) say that kobe is the best player they have faced
HANI ALI 99.9%
Man don’t bring up bs statistics
degoat and here comes the bronsexuals.
Listen I’m a Celtics fan. You’re right . I live in la and I’d go watch laker games just so I could say I saw Kobe play
Every All-time great player always picks Kobe over Lebron, most former players who played against both picks Kobe over Lebron and most of the players who grew up watching both picks Kobe over Lebron. Meanwhile all Lebron meadia fanboys and Bronsexuals do is bring up Lebron regular season MVP's and his stat padding numbers lol.
This man Kobe really spoke Spanish in the middle of games lol
JAVON RAE I love little stories like that cause it’s just so kobe
Kobe's wife is Mexican and he learned Italian while in Italy
I just find it so lit that he had so many ways to get the job done on the court
@@bryanventura2778 He knew Spanish before he met Vanessa
@@AggravatedMan365 Where did he say, he didn't?
Tony Allen is the defensive version of Kobe always brought it every game no matter the injury
Always stealing comments
Joshua Johnson it’s not Downplaying it’s just saying as great as bean was on offense tony was great on defense
Tony Allen or Gary Payton?
@@TheFlowBrothers relax... You stealing from the alphabet...😒
The pain and weight of his eyes are obvious....still so many strong people hurt over this loss. I’m still in dismay
I love the fact that Tony Allen said, "he left something inside of me to do. " Kobe Bryant's impact is undeniable. Great interview.
Give me Tony Allen on my team any day he’s the type of player that every team needs. Defends, plays hard, and does the little things it takes to win.
Show Genius no they didn’t his weakness has always been a direct offensive game lol are u a new nba fan?
a human he’s a hater I’ll tell that
Show Genius ok and what are you. You said he got exposed, he was never portrayed as an offensive player so your previous comment was stupid.
Give me Rodman, Pippen, Bowen, Allen, Artest and a Mutombo anyday.
ROYALE w/cheese dang you just built a dynasty if you think about it
The part about Kobe speaking to Pau in Spanish 😭😭😭
Kobe was a different beast ❤️, Man I miss the MAMBA
konda Musa *mamba
RIP KOBE AND GIANNA GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN MAMBA MENTALITY FOR LIFE
Tony allen is someone i used to want on my lakers wit kobe 💯💙
I love it when the guys that actually played baffle the guys who are the “experts”
Shannon and skip can’t believe how much these guys looked at Kobe as a GOAT
Just Shannon
We miss you Kobe 💔
& Gigi 💛
Yes we do.Gigi too 😤😤😤
As a Memphis native and grizz fan. The impact this guy had on our city and team is one of a kind. The grind father. TA🔒Long Live Mamba
Memphis as a small market was blessed to have loyal hard-workers like Z-Bo, Gasol, Conley and Allen.
@@i.r6990 facts TN may not have any legendary runs but we have had some grinder players that I loved watching
The Defensive Skill Academy sound Great, make that happen #TonyAllen
whats the point? they dont let u play defense in the league anymore
Somebody guard Tony Allen moms house. Can't be giving out that kinda details on air
First thing came to my mind when he said that
Right.. lol What is he thinking?
Tony is respected more in Chicago then any other place in the World. From the streets to the Basketball court.
Tony Allen family out west put work in the streets of Chicago. They known. They don't shy away from no smoke. U can look up some of the stories.
@@wylliamalfaro nipsey was respected in the streets too, see how that turned out. Don't underestimate people when they are desperate. Especially when you have such a now priceless item
Tony Allen was the Defensive version of Kobe for a long time. It was fun watching them compete against eachother 💯
Kobe is dunking on Jesus now tho. #RIPMamba 🙏
Dunking on Jesus tho 🤣
Kobe >>> jesus
R.I.P to the 🐐
Morning Sports Wood you crazy Jesus got clamps, he gave Kobe 50 on only 10 shots... lol
Kobe telling Jesus go get his daddy 😂😂
Lprochees trump u prob saw Jordan post baseball, 84' to '91 he was an absolute athletic freak
One of the best defenders of all time RIP Kobe Bean Bryant
Tony Allen got the old wise man voice!
😂💯 frfr
This type of rivalry, mentality, and physicality is what we need in today's game.
He even bothered Kevin Durant. And even KD mentioned it.
I remember it on those Grizzlies series
Yeah in his youtube greatest defense video, you can see it
Yep and KD almost impossible to stop so I know Tony is one of the best defenders of all time
Wednesday will make it a month since his passing may Kobe and Giann and the other passengers on board rest in perfect peace.
Anthony Anwusi actually Wednesday the 26th it will be a month. Learn to add.
Love the sentiment even if you miscalculated a day on the calendar
@@giasamuel7822 ooh wow🤯 you know 1+1 congratulations.. learn not to be a hater🤭
What a great segment! As many have already said, Tony was Kobe on defense so every time they played against each other was special. It's a shame they never got to talk afterwards.
I remember these battles... how time flies... RIP kobe 💯💜💛
3:20 😂 Shannon be thinking “how you saying Kobe is your Jordan , what about my lebron?’ ! 😢”
Notice how Shannon was really quiet after that LMAO Skip pretty much did the whole interview.
He’s a clown , Bronsexuals make everything about Lebron lol
Allen and Kobe was alpha vs alpha and Kobe is not looking for a teamate to bail him out.neither did Jordan.
@TheBestFighter can't stand the delusional haters either their more toxic than the actual fans
LeBron doesn't have that killer mentality or dog in him Jordan definitely had that killer dog and Kobe aswell best thing to Jordan
By far one on the most sincere, most respectful interviews that #undisputed has ever done.
People talk, but hearing this from Tony Allen truly moved me.
Thank you for this segment.
RIP Kobe/GiGi
Lmao. Had Kobe speakin' code in Spanish to counter him.
Number Runner
That’s what made Kobe so special,,, it’s the little things one does to gain an edge. You best believe if I was ballin and I heard someone start speaking Spanish to me (not understanding Spanish) it would confuse me for a second at first like “tf?” And in that confusion, Kobe strikes.
Mr "1st team all defense" loved Allen on them Memphis teams
Bryant vs Allen is the definition of unstoppable force meets an immovable object. Game recognise game!
This was a great interview. Respect to Tony Allen. Rip Mamba.
What made those 2008 and 2010 finals so great to watch as a Lakers fan was the overall talent that the Celtics brought to the series.
KObe fans need to make sure everybody knows those 2 finals had more talent then Utah when MJ played them,
We'll never have another Tony Allen. The man played intense defense.
Thank you, Tony, for speaking the truth. Tony Allen is a legend his approach to the game combined with his skill set and mindset was something to behold. Deserves way more recognition and credit for all he did throughout his career. He played Kobe when Kobe was MJ like he got Kobe in Kobes prime that's a tough gig. Defense wins championships and in his era probably the best 1 on 1 and defensive player there was.
Tony Allen has always been one of my favorite players , if he had a bit of a offense he could of been a all star
Flex _24 I heard he was actually getting better offensively but then he tore his ACL and MCL during a game.
Man having these stories is a blessing. Great laughs and memories to hold on to forever. Rip Kobe
He could miss 40 straight shots , and still have the confidence To make the last one
Tony Allen and Kobe had the best rivalry games
💯💯💯💯
I don't know if you remember but Ray Allen and Kobe use to go at it. Specially when Ray was in Seattle
the impact Kobe on players is phenomenal he said" Kobe wants him to do something he just doesn't know what" amazing!
I love how they all just allowed the man to talk and encouraged him to talk about everything. Very different from how the show usually goes
My boy!!!!!! First team all defense
Tony Allen gave 6’11 KD problems in those playoffs duels. Man definitely my top 5 defenders, just relentless.
This is so dope R.I.P KOBE 🥺Respeck to Allen and def start that defense academy “Mamba Mentality”
I used to hate tony Allen growing up, but I definitely respected the way he played defense against the best players in the league
He certainly did leave something on the table for you Tony! PLEASE make some kind of defensive academy or something... this unquestionably feels like a moment. Don't miss it
Love how he recognizes the opportunity to expand based on Kobe's words.
Top 5 perimeter defenders ever 💯 Kobe and KD spoke on how great Chicago’s own Tony Allen never got enough respect 💪🏽💪🏽he and Posey were the reasons Boston defense were so great
kobe had 18 rebounds AT THE HALF that game which was a GAME 7 in the finals that he shot bad vs Tony Allen people forget that. That's what made kobe different from every1 else, if he cant score he will always find another way to be productive
Damnnnn
*15 rebounds he had at the end of the game.
@@TheSwagIsBack negative
www.google.com/amp/s/www.nba.com/amp/lakers/news/180829-lakers-day-game-7-revenge-over-celtics
18 AT THE HALF while shooting 6 for 24 in a game 7 of the finals.
LeBron can affect the game other ways too GTFOH
@@doniecaldwell9236 but lebron can get shutdown, there was no shutting down kobe. Kobe was productive at a high level in EVERY game he played, lebron is productive in MOST of the games he plays. Big difference. every1 hated kobe cause of it too. no1 hates lebron the way every1 hated kobe
Kobe and Kd did say he was their toughest defender ever
You can tell if this came from his heart!💙🏀
It's been great hearing all these stories about Kobe. It's also sad that he's not here to engage in all these wonderful stories. He'll truly be missed!
He said Kobe was by far the best he ever played against probably the best ever! Shannon didn't like that I'm sure..
The man didn’t lie I haven’t heard any defender yet choose LEBRON over kobe. I’m still waiting to hear it.
I loved early 00's Pistons....
I *loved* early 10's Memphis...
So much respect for Tony Allen... def top 5 best defender I've seen in my life time.... he's so humble as well...much props
3:19 Shannon be like "damn kobe was that dude"
Lmfao
Man, I hated Tony Allen in Boston. He was such a great defender. I was always worried when we face Boston because of Tony Allen making it difficult for Kobe. We need guys like this in the NBA.
Damn this is extremely wholesome! Respect to Tony and rest easy Kobe! 🙏🏼❤️
Tony is a real dude
Tony Allen is one of my top 5 defenders
Wow damn this made my day just hearing Tony talk from the defensive end guarding Kobe.
Somebody said this about MJ “make him go
left. He’s incredible going right, and only great going left”. Same goes for the mamba
😂😂😂 only great going left 😂😂
I went to high school with Tony and Will Bynum still crazy to see Tony Allen go from who he was in high school to a well-recognized nba player. Excellent. We knew Will was going but Tony was a surprise.
Lol...that's great. When tony answered Shannon's question and he said his relentlessness and not shying away from big moments, shannon heart dropped because he felt the bomb drop on his ledaddy insert...
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This the only man who literally gave Kobe fits in the playoffs 😂
Battier and Prince gave him fits too but ion think it was nobody like Allen
Loc T all them played D lol 😂 I definitely remember that unit !!!
Kobe went up against great defenders. Tony was one of the best. Tony,Bruce Bowen,Ron Artest,Tay Prince,Shane Battier,Doug Christie,Andrei Kirilenko,Pippen(older),KD just to name a few.
@@bubbajr19 Jordan don’t leave that name off the list and gave him dirt old and when he was 19. Ijs Kobe my goat
1a- Kobe
1b-Jordan
2-Wilt
3-Tim Duncan
4- Bill Russ
5- Kareem.
It's Amazing how all the Best Defenders who guarded Kobe say he was the hardest player to stop... But somehow the media 🤦🏿♂️
FACTS
The media loves all things Lebrun because he’s different and a stat stuffer also plays in the softest era of basketball
Bruh, people don't understand that the whole point of defense is to shut someone down. If they drop 25 to 40 points on a real defender, they took your manhood from you. It's humiliating. It would be like losing on a missed game winning shot as an offensive player its humiliating. It's outright disrespectful and people will never understand that. This dude mastered too many moves that he could burn you on. Its about respect as a defender.
Respect to T Allen man one of the reaslest dudes to play in the league, I see the hurt in his eyes he had the upmost respect for The 🐐
Top 5ive defender all-time
Hakeem, Pippen, Gary payton, mj, ben wallace, dwight howard, all of them better
bubble bass yea that’s your opinion
D Prime Click homeboy prolly too young to witness how dawg Tony was lol
Louie Dalanon facts
No one has said lebron is my Micheal Jordan Kobe was something else
to be fair lebron's game wasn't really reminiscent of mj's but yeah kobe was special.
@@IDK_0402 word, Lebron is a hybrid freak of an athlete. With the skill that is close to Kobe and MJ
@@bori5592 Lebron has the body and the natural talent, but doesn't have the warrior spirit. It seems to me that he plays basketball because he is good at it and it pays well. I don't see the same passion, the same obsession and the same mentality that legends have.
@@aishayue word I agree, he ain't that hungry. When he first left Cleveland for Miami, I know it's a new thing to dip if you want to but that was kinda easy way out for a chip. Mike and Kobe stayed and worked through those terrible years.
When Lebron did that, he got asterisk next to his name in the GOAT convo
Man that 2010 Finals was one of my all time Favorites it went to game 7 and it came down to the wire Lakers barely won that one but they won all the same ima miss Hating On Kobe Bryant he will surely be missed “I’VE BEEN HATING You TO LONG TO STOP NOW!!!! 😢
"All heart Grit n Grind!" Memphis in the building!
Underrated interview hands down🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Whose here after... you know 🌚
LOL
It’s funny because every time I hear Tony Allen’s name I think of Kobe. It’s been that way since late 2000’s and I’m sure many Laker fans feel the same.
Tony Allen sounds like an awesome and respectful guy.
It beautiful to hear Tony Allen , give love and respect to Kobe and to hear Kobe , had the same for him ❤️❤️
Tony Allen gave clay Thompson problems too in the playoffs 1st or 2nd round as a Grizzlie
Best defenders of all time (SF/SG)
1. Scottie pip
2. Kawhi
3. Tony the rock Allen
Kiambu Powell (SF/SG)
Really kawhi #2?
KOBE is top 3.( 9 1st all nba defense)
No gary payton? Dennis rodman?
Kawhi?
Thank you sir for sharing. Each time a story of love is shared, a tiny piece of that void in our hearts is filled
NBA Payers & Fans: KOBE.
NBA Analyst & Media: LeBron.
This one of the most insightful Kobe interview I heard in awhile learn some new stuff
I like this is one of the best segments I've seen in a long timeI'm a true fan been through it ups and downs but this was great
Since his death Kobe has inspired two of his toughest competitors to be coaches (Gilbert Arenas and Tony Allen) . Hearing Tony get inspired to start an All Defensive Skill Academy off of the strength of Kobe’s admiration for his defence got me emotional bruh. Crazy how they never had a conversation. I was there for 08 and 10 and I saw this man give Kobe his all. Thing with Kobe is the greater the challenge the better he performed. That’s why I want to hear more from his competitors now more so than the ones that were close to him. Gilbert Arenas interview on the No Chill podcast is something else too. His Kobe stories !
One of my favorite interviews about Kobe and his competitors
Great talk! Salute Tony Allen!
Deepest undisputed. Loved this💛💜
Great interview. Grit &grind / whoop that trick, Tony
THANKS SKIP AND SHANNON. Tony's accounts were a pleasure to hear and so informative.
Tony of course didn't get recognized by most fans as dealing with Kobe as we were focuse on Rondo, Paul and KG then there was Perk as well. Kudos to Tony making a lot of those shot possible and being the quiet killer.
Kobe will be missed greatly. Spurs fan from way back and I hated when he had the ball. He was as close as it comes to a guarantee. Man he aged me because he was so freakin good. I have so much respect for him but I respect him even more as husband and father. RIP GOAT🙏🏽
Tony allen really should start his own defensive skills academy
Yes he got the best references
You can’t teach effort on defense.
Marcus McGriff he’s starting one
Thank you, Tony Allen ... what a wonderful, graceful interview
Great segment. 👏👏👏Respect, Tony Allen. 💯 A real one.