Damian Lillard dedicates 48-point game to Kobe Bryant in Blazers vs. Lakers | 2019-20 NBA Highlights
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2020
- On a ceremonial night honoring Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven others involved in a fatal helicopter crash, Damian Lillard drops 48 points on the Los Angeles Lakers to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a victory.
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Man that boy is serious-He ain’t afraid of anything-kobe 2013.
The interview before the game he tore his Achilles
And Damian Lillard also scored 47 points the day before Kobe died
Hey I’ve seen you on blazers uprise
latravisgriffin 🙏🏻
Paul Tristan 🙏🏻
His only turnover was the eight second violation to honor Kobe
Garrett Cook I didn’t even realise that and I watched the entire game haha
Wow........
nah that counts as a team turnover, he had a turnover in the game. But still incredibly impressive
That was a team turnover. He had a personal turnover later in the game. 1 TO on 48 points... nearly a triple double. on Mamba memorial night... savage. so kobe
@@ellea3344 1 TO on 48 points is crazily good
Lebron: We gone do it for Kobe...
Dame: Aight well imma do it fr
Thank you Dame. Kobe would have appreciated and been proud.
Lebron: we will continue his legacy.
Kobe: 😓
Deadass
Don’t talk about it, be about it
@@yvancatarroja2630 don't worry Lebron And AD also the lakers will win the chip for him
Dame over the last 5 games is averaging nearly 50 ppg and 10 asts shooting 56% from 3; he also broke the record for 3 pt fg’s made in a 5 game stretch. All of this whilst getting doubled teamed at half court as a 6’2 guard. The Blazers are 4-1 over this stretch. THAT’S how you honor Mamba Mentality 🐍🔥
Him and Kyrie are balling tf out of control atm
Yes!
Best stretch of basketball of Dame’s career🔥🔥🔥🔥
If the Blazers make the play-offs Dame gotta be in the MVP conversation 😤
@Caption This Hes older now man. He got two years left.
I hope Dame wins a championship
For sure not this year bro...
@@yteuropehdgaming9633 That's a long shot with this squad
DAMIAN LILLARD going for MVP
Well, "this" squad is the "leftover" squad lol. Only guy I wish they still had is seth curry. But honestly, ariza fills a much more desperate need. Just need to get healthy. If they can't beat the lakers in round 1, or catch that 7 seed, they'll be fine next year provided they stay healthy, and retain key personnel.
i know it's difficuult, but really hope he gets it with blazers
Kobe Bryants soul was in Lilliard that night so that he can test how good this lakers squad is. And he destroyed them
Facts
Lilliard balled tf out! Mamba mentality in that boy
TheBroadwood I like this one
Looks like it still is 6 months later
that is how you remember Kobe
Facts just go off
Go off facts
Dame is the Kobe of the Blazers competitive greatness hes as clutch as it gets he has stuck with the Blazers no matter what 1 day he will be rewarded for his loyalty in terms of team success
@Jonathan King lmfao
The thing I always felt Portland was missing was a PF (like a Horford) threat that can somewhat play solid defense on the other end. Once the playoffs hit all teams do is double Dame and CJ because no one else is threat on that team.
Refund HD I really hope he wins a ring man, if not it’s like another AI
Not as long as his dad Curry is around, sorry my guy.
@@n.o.n_tae well things considered now if you double him up Melo, Ariza, Anfernee, and Trent are all knock down shooters from deep. We actually have the guys to make defenses pay consistent ly for trapping Dame. Just took us a little while to find the right lineup with 3 starters out to injuries.
Should be in the MVP conversation if he carries on like thus
NO - HE IS THE MVP this year. Think of the injuries to Hood, Collins, and Nurkic. Skal too.
Habeev07 10th seed
Nah
Marcanthony Garcia They’ll make the playoffs
Jonathan Cortes Lmao right? Like of course he’ll not only be in it he’ll win MVP if he keeps avg 50 points
That dunk at 1:58 is one of the best dunks ever. So underrated, literally the whole arena was shook
Idk how they didn't call a foul. I think that's why its underrated, because there wasn't enough time to appreciate it
Omm
I totally agree! But I wouldn’t just call it a dunk. There was the great high pick and then he busts Through a very tight double team with a crossover with English on it and suddenly he’s at the basket with three defenders and he put it down just over the rim after a mighty leap. The whole play rocked the building and makes it memorable.
I've watched this clip so much now I just look in the crowd to see a new person's shock each time
That's how you honor Kobe. Take note Lakers.
Take note Lebum
Well honestly it doesn't matter who you play for they all looked up to Kobe so everybody is going to try to go out and ball hard for him
24 (Kobe) x 2 (GiGi)= 48
And we won by 8
Is “honoring” Kobe also getting your team the 10th seed while shooting 40 shots a game
Lillard is savage. Most underrated and definitely MVP contender
TheMarkedWolf I want him to get MVP and win a ring before he retires. 🤞
Yep. He's quality. One of the only players that excites me and makes me want to watch their game when my team aint playing. Off the top of my head Dame, Kyrie, Curry, Durant, Leonard in terms of the biggest stars. A couple more I left out maybe, but aint sold on the rest
DEE DUBZ he kinda reminds me of Karl Anthony towns lol
Lillard is the closest player, to the true, Mamba Mentality Kobe Bryant. Someone give me FACTS. To prove this wrong. He's a true leader, a team player, he controls his emotions, he has that hyper-focused drive to be the best he can be, he's got that cold blooded killer instinct in the big moments, (i.e; Houston years ago, and vs OKC last year). Sure. He won't have 5 rings like Kobe, nor the fanbase, the notoriety, or the records. But he has the Mamba Mentality. Kobe recognized his talent years ago when Dame first came into the NBA. I hope Dame can win at least one ring. I won't ever claim he's the best, or the GOAT, but Dame. Dame is our, is Portland's, Kobe Bryant. He's never gonna leave. Even if he never wins a ring he'll stay here, and stay true to Rose-Town. Just like the Mamba. Rest in Peace Kobe Bryant. And may your spirit, your mentality, live on in this young man, Damian Lillard, on his path to greatness.
🏀💜💛💜💛🏀♥️🖤♥️🖤🏀
Taryn as a laker fan and kobe fan, you speak nothing but FACTS 💯💯💯
You are way off. Westbrook is the closest thing to Kobe Mentality game wise it's Zach Levine.
Ali Baba Heru lmao
Zero defense in his body
Kwahi is the closest to Kobe
Watch Kobe’s interview where he was asked who is the closest player in this era to have that Mamba Mentality. He said Steph is the closest.
i came here just to see him yam on the whole team again and i'm a lakers fan
U a real dude much respect to u
haha same here...can't help but see kobe in him during this game it is so sad and beautiful at the same time
Watching this live I was upset that the Lakers lost and didn't honor Kobe. But in hindsight, this was the best way to honor him, Going on the road and dropping almost 50 points and sucking the life out of the arena, just like Kobe used to do. Dame is special
Wow Dame basically showed up to a funeral and said "My condolences but y'all still about to get this work." Boys a straight animal.
so proud to watch this Oakland native take over the game like that. small guard but with a big heart, drive and competitiveness to will his team; the black mamba would be proud. thanks dame
In the vein of Iverson, BDavis, Stevie Franchise and Starbury, IMO
He Really Not A Small Guard, Bruh Bout 6’3 & A Solid 200 - 215 Pounds
Payton G he more like 6’2
24x2 for Kobe and Gigi
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I was going to click like but you've got 88 likes and don't want to mess that up.
That's a little corny tbh
Man had the mamba vemom in him tonight. Respect from a Laker fan ✊
Ronney Augustine I salute you man he love Kobe very much
Damian lillard aka venom
Spittin venom everywhere
how isn’t more people talking about the dunk 1:57 one of the most underrated dunks ever, literally had the whole arena shook
"That boy can play"- Kobe Bryant
This is the game that the world really saw Damian Lillard!
Nah it was the series between Dame and Westbound 2018-2019 playoffs
Dame came in and just took the Lakers heart out
Lillard is the heart of the Blazers
And took them out in that same year in the playoffs 😆 😊
As a kobe and laker fan ill never forget this performance. Dame dolla got the mamba dna in him
1:57 u sometimes forget that this guy has serious bounce
43 inch vert
That's what made him my favorite player back in 2014. His cold blooded clutch gene and his shooting? Everyone knew. But but he still throws down some mean posters every now and then. Back then I wished Ray Allen had more bounce and I wished Russ could shoot
2:43 "and that's for Kobe", dude's playing on a different level, showing the true mamba mentality.
Dame is the best point guard in the NBA
4esthetics Dave top 3 easily. When he wins a championship or mvp we’ll talk about best
Nick Valentin nah bra he the best... Steph ain’t playing
@@sederickoliver8957 he better den steph
@@shakircollier-smith247 Western Conference Finals 2019...
Nick Valentin Chips are a team accomplishment
Thank you Dame for honoring Kobe with the mamba mentality just wished the Lakers came with the same mentality
I wouldn't want the ball in Dame's hand at the last moment of the game if I were his opponent
Is there a tendency for him to shoot even better at clutch moments?
Man!! Like, dude's got the greenest lights in the NBA right now
Dame is one of the few talents just like Kobe that will rise out of no where and prove he's one the best competitors we've ever seen He will win a championship one day. He's Loyal to his organization and hopes he plays for Portland till its time for him to hang that jersey up.
The unstoppable Dame D.O.L.L.A.!! poetic meme: Damian Lillard simply can’t be stopped!!! He’ll launch, cross, fake, or drive until the defenders drop!!! The defenders can try to defend with all their will to guard Dame and his crafty dribble!!! But Little did they realize, that their defensive plan can’t solve Damian Lillard’s offensive riddle!! Damian Lillard can activate his D.O.L.L.A. mentality and make his opponents around the league face the reality!!! Dame would juke and school his opponents, so that the guards can’t get back on track!! Dame the unstoppable “wizard” can pull the moves that defenders lack!!! When Dame activates the Lillard time clutch mode, his defenders won’t have the rights tools to crack the code!!! Their defensive mental breakdown will prove to be too much for them to handle the overload!! I could see why Dame D.O.L.L.A. has a commitment to make; to defeat all of his rival teams in cold blooded heartbreak!!! So it’s time Logo Lillard can throw up daggers with his ammunition, until his rival teams get completely blown out of the competition!!
Jordan C. Lol
Jeez man you're a beast
As a LA resident I know Kobe would be proud of him.
@Shawn Valverde L
I feel like you're quoting Mohammed Ali. And... I'll allow it.
Kobe was smiling down from above last night watching this performance. He wouldn’t have wanted the Blazers to “go easy” last night and Dame was an absolute assassin in the third.
"Man that boy is serious"- Kobe Bryant
Damian Lillard was Kobe of the night.
What a way to pay homage to a king...by doubling up his number 24 * 2 = 48....cold blooded gift ....the way the Mamba would love it
“They can’t fuc wit me”😷🐐
Lillard possessed that MAMBA MENTALITY. Played the villain role and was on a roll. That's how you show respect to the Great Kobe #8 #24
Dame did it for his man Kobes
That whole night was so somber and relatively tame but Dame still gave it 1000% every possession, that’s the epitome of Mamba Mentality
Lillard got that mamba mentality
My favorite dame performance
He didnt just drop 48 for kobe. He dropped 48 for both kobe and Gigi. 24 for both of them.
Dame really went out there and did what Kobe wanted
DAMIAN LILLARD in MVP mode, will have to play this way, to carry this team into the playoffs.
This guys has mamba blood
Best player in the league and the most underrated.
The deadly calm which he had reminded so much of kobe, like not gonna say anything, just kill you with my game. MAMBA Mentality
@2:00, that’s the biggest And 1 no call I’ve ever seen.
Facts it was a few but u are right smh
The Hassan Whiteside “Kobe” fadeaway to ice the game lives rent free in my head forever.
Lillard is a Beast!!
You could tell that the fans appreciated great basketball tonight, appreciated great players, even if they were from the opposing team.
Damien did the right thing by stepping up on a very emotional night and honoring Kobe in the perfect way.
This definitely wasn’t coincidental but 24+24=48 and that’s how many points dame scored
Kobe (24) x GiGi (2) == 48
If he can play like this during an entire playoff run they can def win a ring.
2:28 Yoo he called it..😳
Bruh that dunk was OD 🤯 and that three over Caruso, it’s Caruso like he wasn’t even there it never mattered. His confidence is absolutely unlike anyone
That boy makin oakland proud 💪🏾
Lillard is closest player to MJ and Kobe in terms of imposing his will, and The way he takeover the game, with the clutch gene. Insane killer of a player
Djoker Dominator serious. He has never got past the WCF and your comparing him to Kobe and MJ. Yeah ok
DRK lilharpbreezy you idiot im talking about taking over and being clutch. Lillard still has zero All stars on his team. Meanwhile lebron has a top 5 player on his team , its team sport
Djoker Dominator all stars don’t matter he has a good supporting cast but he is just overrated. And he is not Kobe but I would say a poor mans harden
DRK lilharpbreezy poor man harden? You do understand that Lillard is much much more efficient than harden in every category, Lillard shoots better from field he has higher 3% he commits way less turnovers, and is way more clutch then harden ever will be you idiot and harden manipulated refs for 6 streight years harden is shooting more FTs then any player in history
Djoker Dominator I guess I touched a nerve
Lillard is the best PG in the league.. and yes even when Curry is back and healthy
Lmao in last years WCF what happened? Curry averaged 37....
@Leung Mako Imagine saying that after kawhi locked curry down in the finals
@Leung Mako did he win?
2pac curry had no help but klay when u have Lowry siskam kawhi gasol curry only had klay
@Leung Mako wake u up? u been asleep for a long time because lillard the best pg in the league
In his last 5 games Dame's averaging 48.7ppg, 9.8apg, 8.2rpg while making 8 3PTM!!!
UNBELIEVEABLE
I think him and Kyrie are going to both challenge James Harden for the scoring title
When Dame went up for that Jam he brought life back into Staples Center
who's here after Blazers game today
This is why Dame is one of my favorite players. This guy is no joke, he makes my jaw drop to the floor when he’s hot. When he’s hot, he’s unstoppable!
It somehow makes me emotional seeing Lakers fans appreciating Lillard's performance against their own team right after Kobe's death just because they recognize the same Mamba Mentality in him that they loved in their lost hero. The man may be gone, but apparently, what he represented always lives on.
The closest thing to mamba mentality we witnessed was on the Blazers not on the Lakers. That we can all agree
What's most impressive about this is that almost all of these shots he made were under good defence, Lakers did not give him easy baskets at all(except for the last minute)
I love watching the people in the crowd bury their faces in there hands as another ridiculous 3 goes in for Dame
Dame showed up big 🔥
What a beast!
1:58 remember when kobe dunked on wallece and humphries in 2013, dame was really on that mamba mentality
Aight, I think I’m ready to just make Dame my fav player in the league. He’s a stone cold savage, loyal to his team and city, best rapper in the league and is just a heartless assassin who doesn’t get nearly enough credit. Plus, I’m a Sonics fan so Portland is basically the closest thing we Seattle fans have to a team. Dame, you’ve got a new follower. 🤟🏼
Lillard since day onE
I like Dame a lot! Those 3 pointers of his are something special!
Love and respect from a Latvian fan! 👍🏀🇱🇻
I’m really glad that I got introduced to this sport at this time 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🏀🏀🏀
Dame is on 🔥
A living legend/1st ballot hall of famer 💯⏰
I was on vacation in Cambodia when this happened and he shocked me. He's amazing.
Can't believe this was 6 months ago
3:05 that look from the fan in the Kobe shirt is great
2:34 he said "that's for kobe"
Dangit thought I was the only one to notice that.
He knew that shot was true asap... That's one baaad man.
Every time i watch this I get chills…killer
I was so pleased to watch this game live was crazy.
One of Dames best games!
4:30 special message, really inspiring
Respect goes out 2 mr SMITH keep doin wat u do brother very smart guy.
I remember kobe and dames’ first duel when dame was just a rookie and dropped 38 and Kobe put on a show with 47😔😔 Mamba Mentality
Kobe esk.... I still miss him everyday. It’s been 4 months and I’m going to grieve for a while
Dolla dame is a killa im proud to be a portland fan!
Dame is a special player !
this with go down as my favourite game of all time
Kobe and Gigi up there smiling witnessing that competitive event. May they rest in peace. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Lillard high key becoming my fav player
Go Blazers! Good team win tonight.
I love this guy man. He got that Momba mentality.
He was on 🔥 🔥 🔥 NBA Jam style
Love you Kobe ❤❤❤💔💔💔forever an inspiration💪
Damian Lillard you are too Good
This was Dames masterpiece with a masterful performance by him. He is playing at the highest level right now of basketball in his game and the best offensive player plus shooter in the league consistently hitting crazy shots from almost half court. The only player doing this at the moment. The guy is a professional scorer, shooter and superstar! Keep it up Dame Dolla! He also got the best and greatest dunk of his career in this game over Mcgee and Green postering them! The game feels effortless for him and too easy playing in another world at a higher pace as if it's NBA 2k video game! Love watching him play and compete and perform while shooting and scoring points as it's enjoyable and entertaining!
1:57 not gonna lie, did not expect a dunk there
people forget he was in the slam dunk contest once, he just doesn't dunk much in game to take stress off his body
The refs were pissing him off so he took it out on the rim 😤
chibifirestorm Remember that dunk at the start of the season? Dame broke ankles and finished it with a poster!
It's like the same dunk kobe did vs the nets
*Dame* and *Kyrie* are Balling like crazy these days
He is very smooth
The Mamba Mentality Continues...Thank you Kobe.