No celebrity passing will ever affect me like Kobe's did. For a reason. He wasn't just someone we saw on the TV. He wasn't just a pretty face reciting lines on the big-screen. His name is now a word. When I tell people what I respect, it's impossible to describe without using Kobe's name. "More than an athlete" gets thrown around a lot. The Black Mamba was truly the only person I ever saw like that. He personified hard work and willpower, like no one will ever again
Im sorry guys i didnt know kobe before he died when he died thats when i know who he was and start notice about basketball and felt that connection with the sport but i was still dedicated on my sports but than after i was closer to basketball and listening to kobe obsesskon with basketball and fro that i was like nah i need to play and work hard in that sports and it save my life and kobe save my life i feel myself accepts myself proud of my self and loving life more thank you Kobe❤😢
I mean, LeBron James is 39, and look at what he’s doing at that age. Kobe Bryant shot 35-36% his last year at age 36, which isn’t great; he started really bad this game until later he got on fire. I was happy for him. He was a competitive player, but Shaq O'Neal won every final's MVP when they three peat. Kobe Bryant only has one MVP; LeBron is one behind him for five NBA titles but has 4 MVP’s and 4 final MVPs. He won every year on every team he won for. Kobe Bryant averaged 8 points a game in his first season, and LeBron James averaged 20 points a game in his first season. LeBron James was goated from the start. Kobe Bryant is about 10th best all time. He is not even in the goat conversations anymore, especially what LeBron James is doing at his age. I mean, he was carrying Team USA to like 3 victories and averaged 26, 7, and 8 on 54% shooting. LeBron James is a better passer than Kobe Bryant is, as well as a dunker, rebounder, and scorer, obviously because he has the most points ever. I would say Kobe Bryant is a better shooter, but when LeBron James is on fire, he can't miss; he's unstoppable. Kobe Bryant was at like around 33,643 points with the most missed shots ever. Lebron James is at 40,474 with just one more season over Kobe Bryant going on his 22nd season; he probably will play 25 seasons in wondering if he plays until Bryce comes. One of the few still active players on the list is LeBron James, who currently sits in fourth place with over 11 thousand assists. As a freaking small forward, I generate Jokic, who will be up there as well. LeBron James career rebounds are at 11,185, which is just insane. He's top 3 best all time; definitely top 2 I would say by Michael. LeBron James had a lot of tough challenges in the finals, way, way, way, and way harder than Kobe Bryant did. RIP to Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant. This was totally the pilot fault, in my opinion. Kobe Bryant's career rebounds are at 7,047. LeBron James has 4,138 more rebounds and played one more season. Kobe Bryant has 6,306 assists. LeBron James has 4,694 more assists than Kobe and played more one season. They say Kobe Bryant is God, but why does he only have one MVP and he shot 6-24 in game seven of a finals against Boston even though Joey Crawford helped them out by calling horrible calls? I mean, he had a lot of bad games in the playoffs or finals—not all good ones, but if Kobe Bryant had to play a Golden State Warriors team with Kevin Durant along with all the elite players they had. It would be a long four games for Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Pau Gasol or Andrew Bynum would be big inside, but it wouldn't be enough. I see Warriors winning in five. They have so many elite scorers it would be hard to guard, and Derrick Fisher would have no chance guarding Stephen Curry. Derrick Fisher was like Robert Horry; he had an easy job, barely averaged anything, and made big shots when they needed them, but never averaged really over 10 points a game, especially Robert Horry, who won seven NBA championships being on elite teams. Derick Fisher did average a couple times in double figures in points. Kobe Bryant wouldn't beat an elite San Antonio Spurs team in 2007 with prime Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginóbili. LeBron James literally took a G League team to the finals in 2007; he lost in four, but to do that is crazy, and LeBron James got to the finals so many times with a lot of nobodies is crazy against stars or superstars in the east. He didn't have Kyrie Irving a couple times and no Kevin Love either in 2015, but in 2015 they would have probably swept the Golden State Warriors if he had his whole squad. LeBron James was unstoppable; they took them 6 games against G League players and one elite player in LeBron James; if he won that, that would be crazy, but LeBron James did beat a 73-9 team, coming back from 3-1, putting up 41 twice, and winning on the road twice. Kyrie Irving was playing like prime Kobe Bryant. Klay Thompson shouldn't have said his feelings got hurt. I am curious how he was on the Dallas Mavericks; he did get treated badly by the Golden State Warriors last year. I am wondering how he will be against the Golden State Warriors or how Shephen Curry is going to act like brothers. Golden State Warriors are going to struggle this year, and Buddy Hield was horrible last year. Jonathan Kuminga should average 20 points a game this year. Draymond Green still will put up triple singles; he will be the most overrated Hall of Famer of all time, but Kobe Bryant wouldn't have beat that 2016 team with Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. I say Golden State Warriors in six games. Joey Crawford was one of the worst officials ever. Tony Brothers and Scott Fosters; they both need to retire. They make the worst calls ever, but their job is so easy. They get paid like $250k a year to $500k; you don't need college for it either; mascots make banks.
RIP though to the one of the best. You will always be missed and be touched by many souls with how hard you work. ❤️❤️
It’s weird growing up hating Kobe, then watching his last game and not wanting him to leave the game. Really hasn’t been the same since he left. RIP black mamba
Kobe is like the guy on the job site that goes above and beyond, the shining star, and it’s like yeah good for him, but we out here too doing our best, what’s the difference between him and me, when we both tryin our hardest and he just produces more than me?
I’ll tell you what…nothing, there is no difference. Keep grinding and digging and being the best version of you, don’t compare yourself to other people.
The worst thing your parents can do is to make folks comfortable in subpar lifestyles. Call that nonsense out at the earliest opportunity.
Proper ending to his career. The airballs in Utah because he was fatigued. Being scrutinized for ACCEPTING that challenge as a young man and failing. To come full circle, push thru that fatigue, drop 60 AND win the game against Utah…..Perfect ending!
He wasn't the most athletic. He wasn't the most talented. But his Mamba Mentality philosophy mindset, work ethic, and drive to be the best basketball player he could be is unmatched
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Kobe Bryant also retired and played his last game in Utah just like Michael Jordan
Rip black mamba
which Kobe was better Kobe 24 or Kobe 8?
Look at kobe man so inspirational
Thay last game was selfish, the same way he played his entire career.
"Mamba Out!"
"What can I say, Mamba Out"!
Rest easy Kobe shiiii
He will always be my favorite player ❤
Kobe always going to be ahead of le fraud in my opinion
Rest in peace to my Laker 🐐 Kobe Bean
I know for sure, the whole world wishes the same.
Will is form 😊
I appreciate you.
D. Fish, I too wish he was still here!
The only celebrity death I ever felt for, it was too soon man..
To be in a bar and every shot he put up everyone cheered and I was on the other side of the country from LA shows you how great he was.
First ever playoff series he shot all those airballs against Utah, final game ever he hits the game winner against Utah. Storybook ending.
Its crazy to think its almost been 5 years and the wound still hurts so fresh. 😔💔
Don’t forget, the warriors were about to make history that night. And instead, they played Kobe’s last game on national television
No celebrity passing will ever affect me like Kobe's did. For a reason. He wasn't just someone we saw on the TV. He wasn't just a pretty face reciting lines on the big-screen. His name is now a word. When I tell people what I respect, it's impossible to describe without using Kobe's name.
"More than an athlete" gets thrown around a lot. The Black Mamba was truly the only person I ever saw like that. He personified hard work and willpower, like no one will ever again
Im sorry guys i didnt know kobe before he died when he died thats when i know who he was and start notice about basketball and felt that connection with the sport but i was still dedicated on my sports but than after i was closer to basketball and listening to kobe obsesskon with basketball and fro that i was like nah i need to play and work hard in that sports and it save my life and kobe save my life i feel myself accepts myself proud of my self and loving life more thank you Kobe❤😢
I mean, LeBron James is 39, and look at what he’s doing at that age. Kobe Bryant shot 35-36% his last year at age 36, which isn’t great; he started really bad this game until later he got on fire. I was happy for him. He was a competitive player, but Shaq O'Neal won every final's MVP when they three peat. Kobe Bryant only has one MVP; LeBron is one behind him for five NBA titles but has 4 MVP’s and 4 final MVPs. He won every year on every team he won for. Kobe Bryant averaged 8 points a game in his first season, and LeBron James averaged 20 points a game in his first season. LeBron James was goated from the start. Kobe Bryant is about 10th best all time. He is not even in the goat conversations anymore, especially what LeBron James is doing at his age. I mean, he was carrying Team USA to like 3 victories and averaged 26, 7, and 8 on 54% shooting. LeBron James is a better passer than Kobe Bryant is, as well as a dunker, rebounder, and scorer, obviously because he has the most points ever. I would say Kobe Bryant is a better shooter, but when LeBron James is on fire, he can't miss; he's unstoppable. Kobe Bryant was at like around 33,643 points with the most missed shots ever. Lebron James is at 40,474 with just one more season over Kobe Bryant going on his 22nd season; he probably will play 25 seasons in wondering if he plays until Bryce comes. One of the few still active players on the list is LeBron James, who currently sits in fourth place with over 11 thousand assists. As a freaking small forward, I generate Jokic, who will be up there as well. LeBron James career rebounds are at 11,185, which is just insane. He's top 3 best all time; definitely top 2 I would say by Michael. LeBron James had a lot of tough challenges in the finals, way, way, way, and way harder than Kobe Bryant did. RIP to Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant. This was totally the pilot fault, in my opinion. Kobe Bryant's career rebounds are at 7,047. LeBron James has 4,138 more rebounds and played one more season. Kobe Bryant has 6,306 assists. LeBron James has 4,694 more assists than Kobe and played more one season. They say Kobe Bryant is God, but why does he only have one MVP and he shot 6-24 in game seven of a finals against Boston even though Joey Crawford helped them out by calling horrible calls? I mean, he had a lot of bad games in the playoffs or finals—not all good ones, but if Kobe Bryant had to play a Golden State Warriors team with Kevin Durant along with all the elite players they had. It would be a long four games for Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Pau Gasol or Andrew Bynum would be big inside, but it wouldn't be enough. I see Warriors winning in five. They have so many elite scorers it would be hard to guard, and Derrick Fisher would have no chance guarding Stephen Curry. Derrick Fisher was like Robert Horry; he had an easy job, barely averaged anything, and made big shots when they needed them, but never averaged really over 10 points a game, especially Robert Horry, who won seven NBA championships being on elite teams. Derick Fisher did average a couple times in double figures in points. Kobe Bryant wouldn't beat an elite San Antonio Spurs team in 2007 with prime Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginóbili. LeBron James literally took a G League team to the finals in 2007; he lost in four, but to do that is crazy, and LeBron James got to the finals so many times with a lot of nobodies is crazy against stars or superstars in the east. He didn't have Kyrie Irving a couple times and no Kevin Love either in 2015, but in 2015 they would have probably swept the Golden State Warriors if he had his whole squad. LeBron James was unstoppable; they took them 6 games against G League players and one elite player in LeBron James; if he won that, that would be crazy, but LeBron James did beat a 73-9 team, coming back from 3-1, putting up 41 twice, and winning on the road twice. Kyrie Irving was playing like prime Kobe Bryant. Klay Thompson shouldn't have said his feelings got hurt. I am curious how he was on the Dallas Mavericks; he did get treated badly by the Golden State Warriors last year. I am wondering how he will be against the Golden State Warriors or how Shephen Curry is going to act like brothers. Golden State Warriors are going to struggle this year, and Buddy Hield was horrible last year. Jonathan Kuminga should average 20 points a game this year. Draymond Green still will put up triple singles; he will be the most overrated Hall of Famer of all time, but Kobe Bryant wouldn't have beat that 2016 team with Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. I say Golden State Warriors in six games. Joey Crawford was one of the worst officials ever. Tony Brothers and Scott Fosters; they both need to retire. They make the worst calls ever, but their job is so easy. They get paid like $250k a year to $500k; you don't need college for it either; mascots make banks.
RIP though to the one of the best. You will always be missed and be touched by many souls with how hard you work. ❤️❤️
And he did it for years.
🙏kb8.24#legend_indeed
Rip to kob n his lil girl n everyone else on that chopper. I know a lot of people didn’t like him but we did n he’s sorely missed
It’s weird growing up hating Kobe, then watching his last game and not wanting him to leave the game. Really hasn’t been the same since he left. RIP black mamba
Kobe is like the guy on the job site that goes above and beyond, the shining star, and it’s like yeah good for him, but we out here too doing our best, what’s the difference between him and me, when we both tryin our hardest and he just produces more than me?
I’ll tell you what…nothing, there is no difference. Keep grinding and digging and being the best version of you, don’t compare yourself to other people.
The worst thing your parents can do is to make folks comfortable in subpar lifestyles. Call that nonsense out at the earliest opportunity.
3 goats in the NBA. Jordan Kobe LeBron
Proper ending to his career. The airballs in Utah because he was fatigued. Being scrutinized for ACCEPTING that challenge as a young man and failing. To come full circle, push thru that fatigue, drop 60 AND win the game against Utah…..Perfect ending!
He would still be here if he wouldn’t have made the pilot fly in that weather
kobe is not a top 25 NBA player.
the only thing lebron left on the floor is his hairline….. and maybe some skin from flopping
He’s my GOAT
Will always miss that brother!!! Discipline and focus personified
I had a blast watching that game, but we can't pretend that it was played like a normal game.
Rip the goat
He wasn't the most athletic. He wasn't the most talented. But his Mamba Mentality philosophy mindset, work ethic, and drive to be the best basketball player he could be is unmatched