"When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died." - Michael Jordan | CBS Sports

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  • čas přidán 23. 02. 2020
  • Michael Jordan spoke at the memorial for fellow NBA great Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles. He compared their bond to a brotherhood in a tearful tribute to the late Lakers legend.
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  • @LLcoolDre2728
    @LLcoolDre2728 Před 4 lety +63648

    They better not meme Jordan for crying this time. He gave one of the most heartfelt speeches I've ever heard.

    • @greengecko5788
      @greengecko5788 Před 4 lety +3374

      Yep, better not. The first crying meme is fair game tho.

    • @editname8536
      @editname8536 Před 4 lety +1984

      @@greengecko5788 yeah he was smack talking in his HOF speech, but this one is a very vulnerable real Jordan we rarely see.

    • @KW-iu8vq
      @KW-iu8vq Před 4 lety +795

      Too late, they already started

    • @datboicuz
      @datboicuz Před 4 lety +1326

      internet gives zero fuccs

    • @Godsent313
      @Godsent313 Před 4 lety +110

      Green Gecko someone already did

  • @Deetrim
    @Deetrim Před 3 lety +16724

    My dad called me a year ago to tell me of Kobe’s passing, and I remember thinking “wow I can’t imagine how Vanessa feels” 10 months later my dad unexpectedly passed. And now I know exactly how she felt. Love hard, tell people you love them. Life is so unpredictable, and we can never hit rewind

  • @thekilla6003
    @thekilla6003 Před 7 měsíci +575

    “everyone always wanted to talk about the comparisons between he and I, I just wanted to talk about Kobe”.. that shit hit hard man

    • @heftygermgaming3383
      @heftygermgaming3383 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Explain it?

    • @raidersman8256
      @raidersman8256 Před 6 měsíci +46

      @@heftygermgaming3383It means that everybody always tries to talk how one person might be better than the other, but he doesn’t care about that and only wants to talk about the character of Kobe

    • @h3artands0uLL
      @h3artands0uLL Před 2 měsíci +1

      ❤❤

    • @jl_117
      @jl_117 Před měsícem +10

      Jordan actually doesn't like to entertain the GOAT debates. thats what I respect about him

    • @willdenoble1898
      @willdenoble1898 Před měsícem

      @@jl_117definitely

  • @miketurns202
    @miketurns202 Před rokem +1936

    Even in retirement Jordan came through in the clutch…amazing words…R.I.P Mamba.

    • @danesouthern5197
      @danesouthern5197 Před rokem +21

      Well said !

    • @teamhop
      @teamhop Před 10 měsíci

      Hey I’ve got some really great news to share with you, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on a cross and resurrected on the third day so you may all have eternal life. If you believe and repent of your sins and put your faith and trust in Him as you would a parachute jumping off a plane at 25000 feet up in the air, He will give you eternal life in heaven as a free gift and I promise you, He will change your life forever as He did mine. He is the ONLY way to heaven and He loves you all. Please think deeply about this with urgency because this is your eternal life and soul, you don’t know when you could die, meaning you could die at any moment, so please consider this with all your heart. If anyone tells you that Jesus isn’t the only way, they are lying to you and they don’t care about your future.

    • @papi-sauce
      @papi-sauce Před 7 měsíci +9

      that's what the GOATs do!

  • @wulbur4411
    @wulbur4411 Před 4 lety +5050

    'When Kobe Bryant Died, A Piece Of Me Died''
    11:23

  • @emmanuelkazonis412
    @emmanuelkazonis412 Před 4 lety +5611

    Episode 5 last dance ... Kobe said I wouldn’t have 5 rings without Michael Jordan ... there wouldn’t be a Kobe Bryant without Michael Jordan, these two guys loved each other ... RIP Kobe ...

    • @madmaxz4921
      @madmaxz4921 Před 4 lety +66

      Emmanuel Kazonis when I saw Kobe in episode 5 I think I teared up

    • @m_js5709
      @m_js5709 Před 4 lety +99

      They kept their relationship private & full of respect. Real shit

    • @breadstyx
      @breadstyx Před 4 lety +50

      that surprise kobe interview was really nice

    • @madmaxz4921
      @madmaxz4921 Před 4 lety +10

      sigbin tinapay yeah wasn’t expecting Kobe at all, i only expected Kobe to show up in the old matches

    • @mokushmasmo6009
      @mokushmasmo6009 Před 4 lety +7

      Emmanuel Kazonis Or maybe Kobe would be a different player lol... I hate it when people speak like they know any hypothetical what if. Just because the butterfly effect exists, doesn’t mean Kobe wouldn’t be where he was...
      You’re not limiting his ability, but you are subliminally. Kobe did to himself too, but that doesn’t make his reasoning right, then either. I’m sure none of us know, but we still might’ve had a Kobe Bryant.
      Doesn’t mean MJ is the only reason he reached success. And we’d never have this player to cherish. Nor did MJ invent the fade-away. Nor is he the first post up guard. He was just the first of the, I call “super athletic era.” Yeah, cool right. But it’s just a fact that after the 70s, players got more athletic.
      People group Kobe up because he doesn’t shoot like a 50s player on his fades. He shoots a FADEAWAY... HAS A KILLER MENTALITY ON THE COURT. That doesn’t mean MJ built that within him. Just because they’re basketball players... doesn’t mean their succeed is intertwined. Yes, Kobe might’ve learned a lot from MJ. But y’all speak on the subject like Kobe would be a raw prospect. Cause you’re the only one viewing Kobe as MJ.
      Sortve disrespectful in hindsight, knowing that your success is limited to seeing one player. That you wouldn’t be as great as a player without them. Who fucking knows lmao.
      There’s 7 people in the world that look like you. Probably more who think in a similar manner.

  • @mr.schwiftybeats429
    @mr.schwiftybeats429 Před 9 měsíci +1460

    it’s amazing that MJ was still able to speak so clearly while tearing up. a real man performs no matter what the emotional pressure is. honorable.

    • @brunonumerouno
      @brunonumerouno Před 9 měsíci +57

      Clutch forever.

    • @winstonsmith11
      @winstonsmith11 Před 8 měsíci +36

      The fact that he did this all with his face just covered in tears... It's all straight from his heart. You can feel the pain in his words. It's so powerful.

    • @Shadedgray
      @Shadedgray Před 7 měsíci +8

      Some people tear up easily, doesn’t mean he wasn’t thinking rationally

    • @deelewis8061
      @deelewis8061 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Has nothing to do with being a man

    • @Shadedgray
      @Shadedgray Před 7 měsíci +5

      @@deelewis8061 it actually does. Perform whatever the situation

  • @Squicx
    @Squicx Před rokem +757

    I can't imagine how he must've felt. Knowing you were his idol growing up, it's possibly on the same level as losing a kid. You can tell he misses Kobe deeply

    • @seanchong2109
      @seanchong2109 Před 8 měsíci +5

      Nah

    • @codyfoust2883
      @codyfoust2883 Před 5 měsíci

      You’re dumb af if you think it’s near the same level as losing a kid

    • @Ryan____Z
      @Ryan____Z Před 3 měsíci

      MJ millions of peoples idol 😂

    • @h3artands0uLL
      @h3artands0uLL Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@Ryan____Zobviously. But millions don’t get access to him like Kobe did. Other NBA players also had access to MJ and idolized him growing up but Kobe was the only one that wiggled his way in to his idol’s life and became his little brother. That’s what MJ is talking about

    • @willdenoble1898
      @willdenoble1898 Před měsícem

      @@seanchong2109asshat.

  • @Master-mf5vt
    @Master-mf5vt Před 3 lety +3438

    MJ has a whole speech but barely looked at it…that’s how u know this was from the heart

    • @collinjwalsh
      @collinjwalsh Před 3 lety +31

      I thought the same thing

    • @peteross4879
      @peteross4879 Před 3 lety +88

      That’s why half the time he didn’t make sense but I get he felt overwhelmed and the words didn’t come out as he planned.

    • @wescanada6
      @wescanada6 Před 3 lety +6

      Facts man

    • @Fantiphyscoticsallmyhomiesgone
      @Fantiphyscoticsallmyhomiesgone Před 3 lety +7

      invalid username Bruh

    • @adamwarren7945
      @adamwarren7945 Před 3 lety +12

      invalid username literally no need for this bro, be positive stop putting out negative energy cause that’s what you’re going to end up getting in return.

  • @tlightning8383
    @tlightning8383 Před 3 lety +7675

    Disgusting and shameful to put an ad right smack in the middle of this.

    • @user-xe7dp4my3b
      @user-xe7dp4my3b Před 3 lety +150

      A Swedish ad about shaving at that

    • @thishandleisntavai1able023
      @thishandleisntavai1able023 Před 3 lety +302

      Disgraceful, absolutely disgraceful. I don't think the NBA even monetized these Kobe videos.

    • @harsoh3087
      @harsoh3087 Před 3 lety +50

      Gunkfunkulous Munktrunkulous v.2 sometimes CZcams’s puts ads in the video even if you don’t want them in the video

    • @thishandleisntavai1able023
      @thishandleisntavai1able023 Před 3 lety +44

      Niggalodean _ well, I don't think we'd want much if any ads at all. And it's kinda fucked to profit off of someones death.

    • @jacobaustin-sides2875
      @jacobaustin-sides2875 Před 3 lety +21

      @@thishandleisntavai1able023 u seen how much coffins are? shit be crazy

  • @kingaagaard.
    @kingaagaard. Před 6 měsíci +174

    I am about to run my usual 5 miles before work...I never was like that until you died, I sobered up and realized what I needed to do to better myself like you did every single day. Coming up on 4 years sober now, and I miss you Kobe, thank you for making me a better man in all aspects of my life.

  • @herschelschueler
    @herschelschueler Před rokem +853

    I don't care what anybody says about MJ after The Last Dance came out or before that... this is one of the most sincere and most beautiful speeches or eulogies given ever. I have nothing but respect for this man.

    • @brandonwestbrooks2407
      @brandonwestbrooks2407 Před 11 měsíci +4

      How them knees feel ?

    • @Loading1222
      @Loading1222 Před 11 měsíci +15

      @@brandonwestbrooks2407 but you got a ballerina and fake Californian as your pfp 😂

    • @Loading1222
      @Loading1222 Před 11 měsíci +9

      @@brandonwestbrooks2407 studio gangster ass rapper in your pfp

    • @brandonwestbrooks2407
      @brandonwestbrooks2407 Před 11 měsíci

      @@Loading1222 bro u got a dress wearing rapper on your come on now that devil lovin fruit cake

    • @TheFirstAssEater
      @TheFirstAssEater Před 10 měsíci

      💀

  • @matthewbell4173
    @matthewbell4173 Před 4 lety +6303

    He looks just as devastated from the loss as much as he did when he lost his father

    • @ciarrajohnson3849
      @ciarrajohnson3849 Před 4 lety +76

      For real😔😔

    • @d.r.robinson9599
      @d.r.robinson9599 Před 4 lety +107

      that;s right...his father was murdered..right? dayum..

    • @sanyatesGRIA
      @sanyatesGRIA Před 4 lety +12

      💯💯💯

    • @TraumaER
      @TraumaER Před 4 lety +67

      @Saint Germain actually if you do research, he quit because he was asked to leave the NBA while he got his gambling under control. Don't believe everything you hear.

    • @kendrick7385
      @kendrick7385 Před 4 lety +151

      TraumaER I’m hearing this from you so do I believe you or not?

  • @MatthewHsuHsuperman18
    @MatthewHsuHsuperman18 Před 4 lety +4882

    MJ lost his father to tragedy too and now his "little brother." Heartbroken.

    • @initiatorhater0688
      @initiatorhater0688 Před 4 lety +180

      if i had to guess, the death of Kobe is probably the most painful for Jordan since his Dad was murdered

    • @sventrogrlic6370
      @sventrogrlic6370 Před 4 lety +14

      >>Well, sport in generell lost his little brother...K.B. :(

    • @mrmikespence1964
      @mrmikespence1964 Před 4 lety +7

      SOID! (ON-LY)!!! HIS! (AIRNESS)!!! SOID! CAN! (F-L-Y)!!!

    • @pureblack3363
      @pureblack3363 Před 4 lety +21

      Yeah and Jellybean lost a son and a granddaughter all at the same time

    • @ritarisser3116
      @ritarisser3116 Před 4 lety +3

      @@pureblack3363 and your point??? Sorry for that lost how tragic. Life is full of traumatic events.

  • @guero8820
    @guero8820 Před rokem +494

    3 years later and I still can't believe. He had so much left in his tank to complete. RIP Kobe. Jordan you put a big smile on his face from heaven

    • @OGmob1
      @OGmob1 Před rokem +1

      Wow

    • @shehangamage3569
      @shehangamage3569 Před rokem +6

      why you gotta make me cry

    • @user-hd5bk1yj4u
      @user-hd5bk1yj4u Před 10 měsíci +3

      I think about the moment he knew they were in trouble,and going down, his daughter must have looked at him and said daddy,, I can just imagine him putting his arms around that beautiful little girl an comfort her,, to the family sorry for ur loss, Rest in peace to u an ur daughter , BIG LOSS

  • @asap_tap
    @asap_tap Před 6 měsíci +109

    "When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died" I just dropped a tear when I heard that. Still can't believe he's gone forever. RIP Kobe your legend lives on in our hearts.

  • @georgebaxter170
    @georgebaxter170 Před 4 lety +3161

    “ it’s rare to find friends like that” that hit hard

    • @jo0onvel
      @jo0onvel Před 4 lety +27

      @Terran M keep smoking that shit you're on and keep out of things you know nothing of

    • @everetttanner1343
      @everetttanner1343 Před 4 lety +1

      This was hard for alot of us.

    • @werightnow
      @werightnow Před 4 lety +3

      CZcams maga ugly truth and watch the Kobe Bryant the 38 minute presentation.
      CZcams Russian vids and look at the Kobe Bryant information.
      This is all a staged hoax.
      That's why Kobe had a nike commercial where he destroys the helicopter that Kanye West was in by throwing in a detonator basket ball toward it....
      Also there was a cartoon where Kobe crashed in the helicopter fire to his stage to fake crash site and subsequent fake death.
      1st and foremost his helicopter was black and the crash site shows what looks like remnants of a blue and white vehicle Fender panel... With 2 canisters of smoke emitting white fog....
      Now if the impact they are saying in the news was a helicopter falling from the sky and disintegrated then where is the fire at the crash site? And how did the fire of the helicopter put itself out before the fire department or rescue workers arrived? Where is the black smoke at Kobe Bryant helicopter? There is an oil and fuel inside the vehicle as well as rubber tires and plastic parts they would be black smoke at the crash site where was it?
      You are all gullible fans of a satanic Freemason controlled NBA falling for a fake idols who rape girls and pay them to get out of court to get back on the court.
      The world is a stage and narcissistic ego archetypes run the human herd with "entertainment" And archaic codes so called laws.
      Don't give any of them your soul energy✌🏽👁

    • @yowhatsmyname
      @yowhatsmyname Před 4 lety +17

      Nobody was a bigger MJ fan than Kobe.

    • @City4me2
      @City4me2 Před 4 lety +8

      Rip Kobe and gigi

  • @bigmac5066
    @bigmac5066 Před 4 lety +5639

    Michael Jordan nailed that speech, I didn’t know Jordan was such a great speaker and story teller. He sum up a 20 plus relationship in 12 mins unbelievable.

    • @lamefart8831
      @lamefart8831 Před 4 lety +206

      80s and 90s players have this eloquence that's quite absent in today's players... He's always that way. Just watch his college interviews, post-game interviews and press conference, and talk show interviews.

    • @georgewang8003
      @georgewang8003 Před 4 lety +64

      @@jimdenzer7784 The hall of fame speech was for himself so Jordan didn't care what others thought about it. This speech was for Kobe so Jordan made sure it was about how much he and others loved Kobe.

    • @elmalloc
      @elmalloc Před 4 lety +53

      Jordan took communication lessons early on his career when he realized he was going to be in front of the camera often.

    • @brendagray4958
      @brendagray4958 Před 4 lety +4

      @@elmalloc, when? But most of them do. But i don't think he did.

    • @brendagray4958
      @brendagray4958 Před 4 lety +2

      @@elmalloc, when? But most of them do. But i don't think he did.

  • @JABM-AU
    @JABM-AU Před 9 měsíci +87

    This is what I love about the 80s and 90s era of players... the respect they have for one another.

  • @legitgamin7707
    @legitgamin7707 Před rokem +446

    years later it still hurts. rip to the last of the greats 🙏🏽

    • @daniguban359
      @daniguban359 Před rokem +6

      Same watch this again instantly made me cry

    • @cindybates68
      @cindybates68 Před rokem +4

      the true greats are the ones that sacrificed their life for your freedom so you can pin a basketball player up on a pedestal

    • @Mouchoo
      @Mouchoo Před rokem

      @@cindybates68 thats such a dumb way to think hollyyy

    • @OddpepperL
      @OddpepperL Před 11 měsíci +10

      @@cindybates68 bro he meant great basketball players. Why did you feel the need to mention that?

    • @shmoga
      @shmoga Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@cindybates68 yeah like Thor and spiderman! RIP tony.

  • @exeali1266
    @exeali1266 Před 3 lety +7340

    Man it’s been 6 months and I’m still not over this😔

    • @ladydeanna3775
      @ladydeanna3775 Před 3 lety +65

      I’m still freaked out about it I read all the autopsy reports and it’s a lot to take in.

    • @bursted6001
      @bursted6001 Před 3 lety +24

      Forgot all about it now it came back feels unreal feels like Im gonna cry

    • @otfclan4647
      @otfclan4647 Před 3 lety +7

      Rip

    • @avenueq
      @avenueq Před 3 lety +12

      D D I wanna read them
      But after hearing they couldn’t identify my man and the dismemberment of parts I just couldn’t stomach reading them smh

    • @dani-do6wf
      @dani-do6wf Před 3 lety +2

      same 😭😭😭😭

  • @thedarklord1569
    @thedarklord1569 Před 4 lety +6715

    When Michael Jordan speaks, you shut up and listen.

    • @sstewart5099
      @sstewart5099 Před 4 lety +87

      Truth

    • @onemanshow4116
      @onemanshow4116 Před 4 lety +170

      B O B Spelled backwards : ok idiot. Maybe they wanted to give him a ceremony that was appropriate for a global superstar. Plus, it ain’t your husband, or your dad, or your teammate. So kindly STFU.

    • @squadric7722
      @squadric7722 Před 4 lety +68

      @B O B Spelled backwards you guys have internet access at the funny farm? damn

    • @ricardosines4423
      @ricardosines4423 Před 4 lety +6

      Who ever is on that 🎤 you should shut up, even a cry baby

    • @futuretrunks4669
      @futuretrunks4669 Před 4 lety +8

      Lequeen 3-6

  • @mandop8326
    @mandop8326 Před rokem +309

    MJ giving Kobe his flowers is what we needed … One of the classiest heart felt eulogy’s of all time!
    RIP KOBE 💐

  • @rollsboy
    @rollsboy Před 11 měsíci +120

    This is why MJ is the GOAT. Even in a well post-retirement Eulogy speech, the man delivers. What an epic, moving, and perfect tribute to his friend. MJ for the win...again!

  • @kahnsealable
    @kahnsealable Před 4 lety +4803

    "When Kobe Bryant died. A piece of me died." Jordan NEVER allows himself to be in the public eye. or show emotion. Kobe really meant the world to him and it shows.

    • @andriakoblianidze7816
      @andriakoblianidze7816 Před 4 lety +14

      Agreed,some people like to be emotional just to show that they "care"

    • @kahnsealable
      @kahnsealable Před 4 lety +85

      @@andriakoblianidze7816 absolutely. I just saw a clip someone made when him a d Kobe where going up against each other and Kobe knocked him down. Dude tried help Jordan up and he moved his hand because Kobe started play punching him and then pulled him up and they hugged with so much laughter. It was touching man.

    • @sisongxiong6890
      @sisongxiong6890 Před 4 lety +7

      kahnsealable that dude was T-Lue looool.

    • @dannyvee4499
      @dannyvee4499 Před 4 lety +3

      kahnsealable he didn’t mean the WORLD to him I’m sure his kids mean the WORLD To him, he just meant a lot like a younger brother

    • @londerg1307
      @londerg1307 Před 4 lety +7

      Your clearly not a Jordan fan are you ? 😂

  • @Appuneneh
    @Appuneneh Před 4 lety +3590

    All his life, Jordan wanted someone who worked as hard as he did, to give 3000% like he did, to push to win like he did. He found that in Kobe. Hence, the mutual admiration and respect. Love is the strongest feeling and it shows here.

    • @dvchel
      @dvchel Před 4 lety +32

      @H Yep, both had a similar length of 6 f.5 or 1.98 meters too and of course a thirst to give it their maximum and going a full %110. One became an inspiration for the other. Jordan's speech for Kobe is a keeper.

    • @igot5onit423
      @igot5onit423 Před 4 lety +25

      The only 2 people other than Jordan that I've seen give 100% effort every game is kobe and westbrook..

    • @mbrower3304
      @mbrower3304 Před 4 lety +12

      That's probably why he gravitated to both Tiger Woods and Derek Jeter. He's very good friends with both of them. They always gave their all in their sports. All three have had very close relationships with their parents.

    • @MarineDevilDogg
      @MarineDevilDogg Před 3 lety +6

      You must have missed Larry Bird

    • @CustomizedUsername
      @CustomizedUsername Před 3 lety +2

      Couldn’t have put it better myself

  • @abskhairoun
    @abskhairoun Před 7 měsíci +61

    3 years later and still hurts just as bad

  • @ghtown2386
    @ghtown2386 Před rokem +98

    One of the most powerful moments in sports history, and American history

  • @jdxawe
    @jdxawe Před 3 lety +5494

    The death of Kobe Bryant is one of those things where everyone is affected in some way. Even if you weren’t a basketball fan, you knew who Kobe Bryant was, and it was devastating when the news broke.

    • @teddyfield2164
      @teddyfield2164 Před 3 lety +93

      Yeah I'm from UK and I don't ever watch nba I still knew abt kobe. It shocked me still tho shows how much of an impact he had

    • @LastDebt555
      @LastDebt555 Před 3 lety +44

      That’s so true bro. I knew who Kobe was. But like I never ever watched anything about him. As soon as I heard about his death I just had this strange feeling that people were gonna be like devastated about it. And I was right. Jesus man, may Kobe and Gigi Rest In Peace.

    • @paulmoore5392
      @paulmoore5392 Před 3 lety +21

      Exactly. Even for me who doesn’t follow basketball, I was effected by Kobe’s death. What messes with me most though was his daughter’s passing. She was just a kid and had her life taken from her before it really started

    • @teddyfield2164
      @teddyfield2164 Před 3 lety +12

      @@paulmoore5392 yeah same that's what gets me the most aswell in his daughter
      She was just a kid:( feels so bad

    • @brittanybutleredits
      @brittanybutleredits Před 3 lety +19

      Very true. I'm the least athletic person you'll ever meet and I have basically no interest in sports but when my mom told me "Kobe Bryant just died!!" I was like "WHAT?! ....no way...." and thought it was a hoax. I was bawling my eyes out watching his memorial. He's just one of those names/people you always hear about and have an appreciation/understanding of their cultural impact. I'll always remember the boys in middle school (circa 2004-2007) would shout "KOBE!" whenever they'd toss something into the trash lol. He was sorta omnipresent, never would've thought he'd go like this.

  • @vincentforsberg4102
    @vincentforsberg4102 Před 4 lety +2855

    You can see how broken he is. Kobe wasn't like a brother. He was a brother.

    • @babibirkiinXD
      @babibirkiinXD Před 4 lety +2

      Vincent Forsberg yea he definitely does not look broken

    • @CoulRanch
      @CoulRanch Před 4 lety +39

      Hitzz are you stupid?

    • @Herbinkle
      @Herbinkle Před 4 lety +47

      @superstarrr121 Nobody is following anybody. They're simply grieving the death of someone who brought them joy. Go bring that negativety elsewhere.

    • @DK_75
      @DK_75 Před 4 lety +28

      @@Herbinkle Thank you. These people are always bringing other people down for no reason

    • @zodden01
      @zodden01 Před 4 lety +6

      This has been a horrible year. One for the record books

  • @JamesMiller-lb3sk
    @JamesMiller-lb3sk Před rokem +120

    This was one of the greatest farewell speeches I have ever heard. Rest in peace Kobe Bryant.

  • @Pepilepsy
    @Pepilepsy Před rokem +45

    The fact he has a stadium full of people who loved him in some way or another is incredible. Speaks volumes to who he was as a person and a player.

  • @elev8daily
    @elev8daily Před 3 lety +9895

    Still come back to this every once in a while😔 Rip big bro

    • @Jay-gs3fi
      @Jay-gs3fi Před 3 lety +4

      @Righteous says who?

    • @Dark-qt1js
      @Dark-qt1js Před 3 lety +2

      @Righteous lmao

    • @sandracamacho8480
      @sandracamacho8480 Před 3 lety +16

      I do too. It brings me back to reality and why more celebs and people can't be more like him. He is truly a great loss. He is definitely one who could make a difference in the world

    • @GoBlueO23
      @GoBlueO23 Před 3 lety +1

      same

    • @Michelle-nc1bj
      @Michelle-nc1bj Před 3 lety

      I know me too

  • @rigatonythebigstromboli6032
    @rigatonythebigstromboli6032 Před 3 lety +2263

    11:23 “When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died.” - Michael Jordan

  • @gnarleyjames420
    @gnarleyjames420 Před rokem +35

    “If you have a strong passion for something, you will go to the extreme to try to understand it or try to get it”. - MJ

  • @Brooklyn__King
    @Brooklyn__King Před rokem +72

    Man it's been 2 years and I'm not over kobe being gone. 😔

    • @lucidstudious750
      @lucidstudious750 Před rokem +1

      Facts bro I just got recommended Kobe's interview after losing to the spurs and saying he'd work to exhaustion and got sad
      He's really gone man. But the mentality and passion we carry on

    • @QuadzHeadshot
      @QuadzHeadshot Před rokem

      Literally dawg

    • @Brooklyn__King
      @Brooklyn__King Před rokem

      @@QuadzHeadshot 3 years

  • @JEZZE4322
    @JEZZE4322 Před 4 lety +3233

    I have never seen michael jordan so emotional. Tremendous moment right here.

  • @mathiasgadeyt
    @mathiasgadeyt Před 2 lety +3657

    "If you have a strong passion for something you will go to the extreme to go and get it"
    - Michael Jordan

    • @youngmoz3477
      @youngmoz3477 Před 2 lety +15

      Year that stuck with me

    • @winz319
      @winz319 Před rokem +16

      That didn’t make sense when I first heard it lol but now I don’t know how I didn’t understand it it is so simple yet complicated

    • @Da_Musket
      @Da_Musket Před rokem +3

      @@winz319 same

    • @UnderworldgoddessMoon
      @UnderworldgoddessMoon Před rokem +3

      Exactly ❤

    • @paulhaynes561
      @paulhaynes561 Před rokem +3

      But that still does not guarantee you’ll get it.

  • @brettbenson1518
    @brettbenson1518 Před 11 měsíci +35

    It speaks volumes how people near immediately rose to applaud him. What a speech. Thank you MJ.

  • @Pepilepsy
    @Pepilepsy Před rokem +17

    MJ only ever comes to events when they are extremely important and you can tell this meant a significant amount to him. Respect.

  • @debsworld9530
    @debsworld9530 Před 4 lety +1731

    I never heard MJ speak his long other than his HIS acceptance speech

    • @forc3ofxf3ar51
      @forc3ofxf3ar51 Před 4 lety +5

      debsworld on god lol

    • @aekn9755
      @aekn9755 Před 4 lety +77

      He's an amazing public speaker just like kobe. Both cut from the same cloth

    • @ericsmith3936
      @ericsmith3936 Před 4 lety +1

      Better than Adam Silver

    • @avictory472
      @avictory472 Před 4 lety +36

      My first time in over 20 years, I see a raw, transparent, humbled Micheal Jordan, respectfully....

    • @ScottDusty
      @ScottDusty Před 4 lety +5

      Yeah that doesn’t come along often but when it happens he does it with class

  • @shakenbaken89
    @shakenbaken89 Před 3 lety +2295

    “When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died” - still rings true 6 months later as I sit here bawling watching this.

    • @sarahsimpson8329
      @sarahsimpson8329 Před 3 lety +11

      I thought I was the only one

    • @shakenbaken89
      @shakenbaken89 Před 3 lety +1

      Sarah S czcams.com/video/0tsgDV7jzn8/video.html

    • @edwardjackowski2701
      @edwardjackowski2701 Před 3 lety +2

      Give me a break

    • @taze_moneywaygod2595
      @taze_moneywaygod2595 Před 3 lety +1

      Rip 🐐🐐

    • @cryptic9807
      @cryptic9807 Před 3 lety +1

      Well well well How the turntables I remember when it happened. I was asleep when a buddy of mine called me to tell me. I didn’t want to even think about it. I didn’t stop crying once that day. The days after that were the longest days of my life. It felt like days until the full story of the crash came out on that day. It felt like weeks before the reactions from shaq and tmac and so many others came out. Rest in power mamba ✊🏾

  • @SWEETMAN57
    @SWEETMAN57 Před 3 měsíci +12

    I feel like Michael Jordan passed the torch to Kobe Bryant to make him an NBA legend and to keep the NBA popular. I think that's what really made MJ break down in tears when he made this speech. RIP Kobe Bryant. 😢

  • @HakiZoro-
    @HakiZoro- Před rokem +7

    Jordan lost his father and his little brother..Thats two people who knew he was the gonna be and was the best person ever.. Love you Jordan... You'll never be forgotten... Kobe also!!

  • @Ortiz530Cali
    @Ortiz530Cali Před 3 lety +2310

    Here on Kobe’s birthday , I still can’t believe he’s gone..

    • @MrJuice119
      @MrJuice119 Před 3 lety +12

      RIP Kobe. Wish he was still hear. He was to young to die. :(

    • @aekn9755
      @aekn9755 Před 3 lety +7

      So sad man... so unbelievable

    • @leowang3638
      @leowang3638 Před 3 lety

      R.I.P

    • @johnmurray8379
      @johnmurray8379 Před 3 lety +3

      And now Chadwick Boseman is gone. R.I.P

    • @MrJuice119
      @MrJuice119 Před 3 lety

      @@johnmurray8379 my favorite avenger. Wakanda Forever..

  • @Rick_C-137_
    @Rick_C-137_ Před 4 lety +645

    When Jordan makes an appearance you know it’s real

    • @QUEENPUDDING
      @QUEENPUDDING Před 4 lety +11

      Yep

    • @haneefahmoore6440
      @haneefahmoore6440 Před 4 lety +2

      Right👏🏽

    • @mrmikespence1964
      @mrmikespence1964 Před 4 lety +3

      SOID! THIS! IS! THE! (G,O,A,T)!!! SOID! (M-E-M-ORIA-L)!!! SPEECH! BY! THE! (G,O,A,T)!!! SOID! NBA!!! (JU-M-P)!!!M-AN!!! SOID! HIS! (AIRNESS)!!! SOID! THE! (L-EGEND-ARY)!!! MICHAEL!!! JORDAN!!!

    • @jiashanuhai3222
      @jiashanuhai3222 Před 4 lety +1

      He the real stuff so of course it's real

    • @Slumpthemenace
      @Slumpthemenace Před 4 lety

      Fax

  • @matchbox8135
    @matchbox8135 Před 9 měsíci +5

    MJ and Kobe the Real Goat of the NBA. Never flopped

  • @1dtremusic
    @1dtremusic Před 2 měsíci +8

    I have to revisit this often because of the power that it holds. Much respect to the goat!

  • @philliphoang6481
    @philliphoang6481 Před 4 lety +696

    When he said when Kobe died, a little bit of him died.
    Bruh that shit hurt..

  • @LetsBrawlGames
    @LetsBrawlGames Před 4 lety +1776

    When people you love die... it’s okay to cry. Even if you’re a man.... just let it go .... don’t be ashamed

    • @TheAutumnWind_RN4L
      @TheAutumnWind_RN4L Před 4 lety +31

      Word.

    • @914vella
      @914vella Před 4 lety +6

      Kobe so inspirational as a GIRLS’DAD much appreciation for that. Long Live KOBE BRYANT in the hearts of the people that knew and loved him. Salute Michael Jordan!!

    • @spilltheteasis1750
      @spilltheteasis1750 Před 4 lety

      *NOT

    • @plumeria66
      @plumeria66 Před 4 lety +4

      It’s healthy to cry and unhealthy to hold it in. That’s why men die of heart attacks. All the pain was kept in the chest.

    • @animal.talesYT
      @animal.talesYT Před 4 lety +13

      Terran M Damn I’d love to get paid millions for just playing a “kids game” for a living. You’re so negative, why? Kobe’s an idol, obviously you’re not an actual sports fan to even care enough on how much he impacted many lives.

  • @ajhaeflinger5681
    @ajhaeflinger5681 Před 3 měsíci +14

    It took me until the start of 2024 to watch this speech because I just couldn’t bare it. I still can’t believe Kobe is gone, man.

    • @warriorsworld4638
      @warriorsworld4638 Před měsícem +1

      I’m still not over it yet either… still feels like it was yesterday

  • @RemyRooDadtoo
    @RemyRooDadtoo Před rokem +124

    This still hurts to this day... I am a father to a daughter, and I can't imagine the pain this family is going through. RIP Mamba

  • @johnnyfox8934
    @johnnyfox8934 Před 3 lety +3819

    Hearing that Jordan will present Kobe at his HOF induction brought me back here. Still brings the tears.

    • @dwilliams02
      @dwilliams02 Před 3 lety +126

      Same. Jordan makes such rare public appearances. The fact that he will publicly honor Kobe twice in less than two years is such a testament... And god damn does it break my heart.

    • @dancharak6300
      @dancharak6300 Před 3 lety +3

      Same!

    • @dadillonful
      @dadillonful Před 3 lety +1

      A coke head defending a rap ist? How lovely

    • @tjacobee1
      @tjacobee1 Před 2 lety +13

      @@dadillonful shut up learn some basketball

    • @ashleypisarts
      @ashleypisarts Před 2 lety +5

      @@dadillonful
      Seriously? The door is right there. 🚪

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache Před 3 lety +4857

    Now we've lost Chadwick Boseman, this year has been nothing but pain and people's suffering.

  • @NoName-ge6wc
    @NoName-ge6wc Před 8 měsíci +9

    Never could see this until today.Too much. Rip Mamba.

  • @jamesd.6979
    @jamesd.6979 Před 7 měsíci +15

    I am absolutely astounded by MJ time and time again.. Such a perfectly crafted eulogy. I feel like more often than not these sort of high-profile eulogies are usually so deliberate and rehearsed that they actually begin to ring a bit hollow.. They start to feel like they're all cut from the exact same template. There's all these stock phrases and expressions that people feel like they absolutely have to jam in by any means necessary. But this one was the exact opposite. MJ managed to retain all the high-profile pageantry while still sharing deeply intimate and personal details about their long-time friendship. I feel so grateful for MJ giving us a glimpse into their interactions through the years, very emotional to listen to but beautiful nonetheless.

  • @blessedtobeliving9950
    @blessedtobeliving9950 Před 4 lety +2208

    When Michael Jordan speaks everybody listens. He spoke with compassion toward Kobe as his good friend. It still hurts me to know Kobe and his daughter and the other 7 died so tragic.

  • @derrickket5625
    @derrickket5625 Před 4 lety +747

    Out of everyone that spoke, MJ shed the most tears...there must’ve been so much he wanted to tell Kobe, but never got the chance to.

    • @armhawk13
      @armhawk13 Před 4 lety +101

      Shaq looked dead inside bro he wasnt ready to give a speech about his boy, he just read his lines and got off the stage

    • @urielriley
      @urielriley Před 4 lety +8

      💯🎯 you nailed it

    • @tylerm993
      @tylerm993 Před 4 lety +89

      @@armhawk13 he recently lost his mother & sister now Kobe. He said he can barely sleep anymore

    • @alfatir14
      @alfatir14 Před 4 lety +10

      I think it's just the opposite... I think they did share a lot between one another and that's why it hurt so much. We all have that one person, and only they get us.

    • @derrickket5625
      @derrickket5625 Před 4 lety +13

      Abdul Wahid Nah, that’s not Jordan’s style to verbalize his emotions. Never has been. There was definitely an unspoken respect and admiration between them. There was a lot of people that wish they could’ve told Kobe how they appreciated him. Like McGrady.

  • @awildazayas7038
    @awildazayas7038 Před rokem +49

    Michael Jordan is such an admirable human being.. I cried my eyes out with his and Vanessa’s speech. I still can’t believe that Kobe Bryant is gone. It’s just so heartbreaking.

  • @369balance8
    @369balance8 Před rokem +28

    Tomorrow will be 3 years later and it feel's like it was just yesterday that we tragically lost The Black Momba not only one of the greatest professional basketball players of this generation, but Kobe Bryant was much more, he was a Son/Brother/Father/ Husband an Friend. Rest in Paradise Kobe Bryant.

  • @multiplepassions3694
    @multiplepassions3694 Před 4 lety +2247

    Imagine kobe looking down, seeing his idol, his hero, giving such a heartfelt and beautiful speech at his funeral. Rip mamba, gigi, and all those who were lost.

    • @antnewsreporter5752
      @antnewsreporter5752 Před 4 lety +18

      Hate to break it to you but the Bible never says after you die you go to heaven. The dead know nothing until God comes back. Rip to them all 💔💔💔💔☹️😢

    • @at1212b
      @at1212b Před 4 lety +10

      The saddest thing is Kobe was supposed to live longer than MJ. I fuckin hated Kobe Bean Bryant but grew to respect him, and his ethic. He finally became aware once he gained that glory he knew he could achieve. He absolutely gave back with security the way he praised players, which he lacked at a young age (I'm same age as him so I know when a guy is a BSer). I was genuinely touched by Kobe's passing.

    • @arronhudges1941
      @arronhudges1941 Před 4 lety +4

      Ant News Reporter it’s awful to see people who don’t read the Bible fully and thoroughly to try to state things that just aren’t true

    • @kingrollo8199
      @kingrollo8199 Před 4 lety +2

      God I can't 😢😢😢😢

    • @mikyas4238
      @mikyas4238 Před 4 lety +1

      looking down from where my guy ?

  • @sugarkain2291
    @sugarkain2291 Před 4 lety +2663

    "I would say good morning, but it's afternoon."
    "I wish I could say hello to him, but I have to say goodbye."

    • @HampterClam
      @HampterClam Před 4 lety +37

      Watching this rn and man oh man reading that back hurt

    • @goldenbowl1046
      @goldenbowl1046 Před 4 lety +6

      What was the point in Michael saying that?

    • @willsterry6395
      @willsterry6395 Před 4 lety +4

      when you need a afternoon speech but all you have is morning speeches

    • @wwedxecw
      @wwedxecw Před 4 lety +1

      Will Sterry could you elaborate on that ?

    • @sugarkain2291
      @sugarkain2291 Před 4 lety +149

      @@johnstarks8831 when you wanna say good morning, but it's afternoon, it's too late. You are too late to say good morning. It's an analogy for death because it's too late to do anything with them as soon as they have passed. You want to see their eyes alive and well. You want to say hello to them, but it's afternoon. Until the next day, you cannot say good morning. Until the afterlife, you cannot be with them.
      So either it was a very simple way to start a speech or MJ is a poet. I prefer the latter.

  • @brunonumerouno
    @brunonumerouno Před 9 měsíci +19

    This was so real. So vulnerable. So human. Imperfect. Genuine. He loved that boy.

  • @Streeter113
    @Streeter113 Před 2 měsíci +3

    When Kobe played or practiced basketball he always left it all on the floor. Gave it his ALL. When it came to his family, he did the SAME. IN ALL that you do in life, leave it all on the floor! Treat it all with the same passion n u will be GREAT like he was.

  • @parhamgolshenas
    @parhamgolshenas Před 3 lety +3099

    Alyssa Altobelli
    Keri Altobelli
    John Altobelli
    Peyton Chester
    Sarah Chester
    Christina Mauser
    Ara Zobayan
    Gianna Bryant
    Kobe Bryant
    RIP

    • @MaestorRasanen
      @MaestorRasanen Před 3 lety +58

      That is one very sad and heartbreaking list.

    • @wardevil91
      @wardevil91 Před 3 lety +7

      @@me-ib1zo ppl who were on the helicopter dude

    • @shehatesadi
      @shehatesadi Před 3 lety +5

      Now Maradona

    • @pacopaco897
      @pacopaco897 Před 3 lety +7

      And the pilot I feel bad for every one it was just a day that I wish would have never happened

    • @pacopaco897
      @pacopaco897 Před 3 lety +1

      @@shehatesadi I watched him play he was so great

  • @ivanriverooo
    @ivanriverooo Před 3 lety +3469

    Kobe was the basketballing son MJ never had, and lost.
    Edit: to those offended I want to clarify I don't know anything about MJ's children, and by basketballing son I also felt Kobe was, despite everyone else, the only MJ competitive and winning character alike he had the chance to embrace, "sponsor", support and witness succeed. The only player MJ could see himself and his ever known unhuman winning and competitive force reflected. Reflected or even surpassed. That along with seeing him go.

    • @jesuswasoncrack755
      @jesuswasoncrack755 Před 3 lety +66

      Brother

    • @vernpascal1531
      @vernpascal1531 Před 3 lety +79

      @Dixin C. I think MJ looked at Kobe as the only other guy who wanted to win as bad as he did. Whatever it took...Kobe would do.

    • @soysauce6711
      @soysauce6711 Před 3 lety +5

      Ivanvlogz Doesn’t he have 2 sons that played basketball tho?

    • @mantradrata3828
      @mantradrata3828 Před 3 lety +18

      brother. MJ sees Kobe as his equal

    • @thumbthump
      @thumbthump Před 3 lety +1

      take out the never. lII practices.

  • @FrokuBabayy
    @FrokuBabayy Před 8 měsíci +37

    3 years later and it still hurts just as bad 💔. Its comforting to see the love and admiration MJ truly had for Kobe as a big brother.

  • @freddygonzales5084
    @freddygonzales5084 Před rokem +69

    I've watched this video more times than I can remember..and I always come back to it. The love MJ and Kobe had for one another is everything. Their bond being what it was just simply shows how similar they were. Seeing Jordan like this is just heartbreaking. I can't imagine losing my brothers

  • @acesihatay8703
    @acesihatay8703 Před 4 lety +835

    "When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died." that got me .. RIP Kobe and GIGI

    • @jujuhawkins1932
      @jujuhawkins1932 Před 4 lety

      And i believe him...😢

    • @Bryan-300
      @Bryan-300 Před 4 lety

      What time did he say that?

    • @yukaahh
      @yukaahh Před 4 lety

      @@Bryan-300 at like 11:20

    • @lamadesurvivor5216
      @lamadesurvivor5216 Před 4 lety

      “And as I look around this arena, and the globe a piece of you died” MJ knows how this impacted the WORLD! Cus he knows everybody felt that loss!

    • @edwarddavis1605
      @edwarddavis1605 Před 4 lety

      Dena twin u haven’t been right since they pulled this fake death off.Every year they pull off a psyop and idol worshippers like you who live their lives to be entertained by these free mason puppets or should I say fallen stars who sold their souls for fame and fortune dumb on you guys are the biggest fuckin fools on earth

  • @frogturtle
    @frogturtle Před 4 lety +1545

    "I just wanted to talk about Kobe."
    that got me good dude...damn. RIP Kobe

    • @atlantarecordsinc.450
      @atlantarecordsinc.450 Před 4 lety +3

      @@donaldmccovid1970 didnt happen

    • @audrielarios4395
      @audrielarios4395 Před 4 lety +8

      Donald McCovid your probably a white 14 year old kid going through a “phase” that where camo and is in love with trump

    • @donaldmccovid1970
      @donaldmccovid1970 Před 4 lety +1

      @@audrielarios4395 Nope. I'm 42. And i've had enough with Hitler Jr. What in the world makes you think I like Trump?
      I'm berating him with my name.

    • @donaldmccovid1970
      @donaldmccovid1970 Před 4 lety +1

      @@audrielarios4395 Are you in love with Trump?

    • @donaldmccovid1970
      @donaldmccovid1970 Před 4 lety +1

      @@atlantarecordsinc.450 Yeah, just lie! That's all ya gotta do! Just..LIE!!

  • @AdrianDionQuarles
    @AdrianDionQuarles Před 15 dny +1

    Beautiful speech by Jordan. He was Kobe's hero, which turned into mutual admiration, which turned into friendship which turned into big bro little bro.

  • @renegadeoffunk32
    @renegadeoffunk32 Před rokem +40

    Seeing Jeanie Buss struggling with her tears really broke me. Especially when you heard about how Kobe became a source of strength for her after her Father, David Stern, and her mother all passed away. Credit to her strength for just getting up everyday after such unimaginable loss.

  • @anthonywadlington1173
    @anthonywadlington1173 Před 4 lety +872

    It takes a real man to show his feelings and emotions for someone he loves.

    • @channel-cq5ic
      @channel-cq5ic Před 4 lety +4

      Not really

    • @ghostpos
      @ghostpos Před 4 lety +2

      This!

    • @channel-cq5ic
      @channel-cq5ic Před 4 lety

      @Ulysses432Typical ad hominem attack. You cant engage in discussion because you're too stupid.

    • @4409eliot
      @4409eliot Před 4 lety +3

      @Ulysses432 nick's the kind of man women and men don't admire, but nick's a hero in his own mind...

    • @channel-cq5ic
      @channel-cq5ic Před 4 lety

      @Ulysses432 funny how you get triggered by two words I post. And then go directly towards my manhood. Says more about you than me.

  • @carleybrown5659
    @carleybrown5659 Před 4 lety +782

    This is the first time I saw MJ so vulnerable and expressing his emotions in public. I'm proud he let it out that way. That was real.

    • @ciarrajohnson3849
      @ciarrajohnson3849 Před 4 lety +18

      Worse when dad died😔😔😔 However, Kobe was special because he didn’t look @ MJ as “MJ”! He was just Michael Jordan❤️❤️

    • @j.riffney7939
      @j.riffney7939 Před 4 lety +10

      When his dad died omg I won't even go back and watch, it's devastating

    • @carleybrown5659
      @carleybrown5659 Před 4 lety +7

      @@j.riffney7939 I remember when that tragedy happened, I guess I didn't follow it close enough. I know it tore MJ up for a while, but I never saw him break down over it. He did baseball after that, but eventually came back to his true love, basketball.

    • @j.riffney7939
      @j.riffney7939 Před 4 lety +8

      @@carleybrown5659 it was on the Oprah show I remember him balling his eyes out tryna talk bout his dads murder. Too sad.

    • @carleybrown5659
      @carleybrown5659 Před 4 lety +3

      @@j.riffney7939 Hmmm, thanks for the info.

  • @jeffersonsesante610
    @jeffersonsesante610 Před rokem +7

    losing both kobe n gigi was just a tragedy. life has purpose we need to pray for them n next life🙏🙏🙏

  • @allentrias1433
    @allentrias1433 Před rokem +12

    And that was a truly G.O.A.T. speech...

  • @neugey
    @neugey Před 4 lety +897

    Never let it be said that MJ wasn't a baseball player. He hit a home run today.

    • @troysmauldon3669
      @troysmauldon3669 Před 4 lety +18

      Nicely done Mike N.👋 And in fitting tribute to MJ's speech for Kobe and Gigi a perfect 10 slam dunk🏀💯

    • @GTSCoupe
      @GTSCoupe Před 4 lety +15

      Well said

    • @christiano2349
      @christiano2349 Před 4 lety +6

      👏👏

    • @powder8414
      @powder8414 Před 4 lety +8

      He did actually play in the mlb though but your statement is well said

    • @miketurns202
      @miketurns202 Před 4 lety +3

      Mike N Incredibly well said my friend.

  • @zemplol367
    @zemplol367 Před 2 lety +4124

    almost 2 years later and i still just cant believe this. rip Kobe.

    • @joshuapowers5590
      @joshuapowers5590 Před 2 lety +7

      Has it really been that long :(

    • @tommen4097
      @tommen4097 Před 2 lety +5

      @@joshuapowers5590 yeah january 26th 2020

    • @AN-xs7dw
      @AN-xs7dw Před 2 lety +7

      I still cant believe hes dead. Money and fame is nothing. Its so unfair the way he died. He had so much more to do and teach his fans!

    • @highlybaked8417
      @highlybaked8417 Před 2 lety +3

      RIP MY IDOL

    • @nateword
      @nateword Před 2 lety +1

      same

  • @PRAYIMAKET
    @PRAYIMAKET Před 5 měsíci +5

    Ive never seen michael like this.. this is truly a moment michael will never forget

  • @bd8033
    @bd8033 Před rokem +26

    Facts. When Kobe died a piece of all of us died to. Words cant express what he means to me. I remember when I first heard, I brushed it off thinking it was another hoax and the deviation when I found out it wasn't. I'll live the Mamba Mentality every day. Gone but never ever forgotten. RIP Mamba & GiGi

  • @renegadeoffunk32
    @renegadeoffunk32 Před 4 lety +1267

    Like a true man, he wears his tears with pride.

    • @redandzoo1
      @redandzoo1 Před 4 lety +1

      Ammen!!

    • @bgcarter1
      @bgcarter1 Před 4 lety +1

      Stand tall and f@#$ everyone else!

    • @clintb337
      @clintb337 Před 4 lety +1

      Absolut correct

    • @bascal133
      @bascal133 Před 4 lety +1

      👏🏾👏🏾

    • @aaronmayhew2.0
      @aaronmayhew2.0 Před 4 lety +4

      I've loved MJ back in the tarheels days. He's a true class act and a great role model. Good role models don't exist anymore.

  • @amattesonful
    @amattesonful Před 4 lety +1269

    the fact that he is crying made this so sad, he cares he really does, and i felt like i could feel his pain through his tears.

    • @thetruth72667
      @thetruth72667 Před 4 lety +8

      It really did make it that much more sadder to watch & when you go back & listen to kobe talk he says how people couldn't understand how willing Michael was to take him under his wing & teach him any & everything he was asking about! That's how you know the bond was unreal. Sucks your always gonna get classless people making dumb comments about stuff cause they have no real purpose in life but it's gonna happen so you just gotta ignore them. I felt the same thing you did watching this bro!

    • @FOT2010
      @FOT2010 Před 4 lety +7

      MJ taught Kobe everything Kobe knew...but not everything MJ knew.

    • @geo745don
      @geo745don Před 4 lety

      Crocodile tears

    • @theofficial-twilightdrough1987
      @theofficial-twilightdrough1987 Před 4 lety

      800 like but it doesn’t matter

    • @mrmikespence1964
      @mrmikespence1964 Před 4 lety +4

      SOID! THE! FACT! IS! THE! (G,O,A,T)!!! BASKET!BALL!!! (P-L-AYER)!!! HIS! (AIRNESS)!!! THE! (L-EGEND-ARY)!!! MICHAEL!!! JORDAN!!! SOID! IS! THE! BASKET!BALL!!! (G,O,A,T)!!! THE! LOSS! ANGELES! LAKERS! NEVER! HAD!

  • @jmvm31
    @jmvm31 Před rokem +9

    MJ is a living legend. After Kobes passing makes me appreciate the living legends more.

  • @zymbolin1697
    @zymbolin1697 Před rokem +17

    Best farewell speech ever,period

    • @aaagaming2023
      @aaagaming2023 Před rokem +1

      This and Billy Crystal's eulogy of Muhammad Ali.

  • @BeFreshBeSharp
    @BeFreshBeSharp Před 4 lety +1561

    KOBE YOU MIGHT NOT BE EVERYONES GOAT, but you are MY GOAT

  • @ScottiePayne
    @ScottiePayne Před 4 lety +1000

    Jordan lost his biggest fan. That’s where the tears are coming from. So sad.

    • @knowledgesomemore3564
      @knowledgesomemore3564 Před 4 lety +25

      Real Talk 😓

    • @joshualipcic988
      @joshualipcic988 Před 4 lety +29

      @Terran M stfu

    • @roberth9318
      @roberth9318 Před 4 lety +2

      Wow that’s real

    • @haneefahmoore6440
      @haneefahmoore6440 Před 4 lety

      Damn😪 so sad

    • @lovegod84jesus80
      @lovegod84jesus80 Před 4 lety +19

      Kobe was more than a fan! He was family to Jordan and that’s where the tears are coming from. Kobe was Jordan’s biggest fan but tried to hide it from us like we were dumb but we all knew it. Tracy said he would hang with Kobe and Kobe would have him sit down and watch Jordan play. We didn’t know these things until later but he watched and learned and studied Jordan and personally knew him. Jordan let him in and Jordan loved Kobe. He lost a little brother and his pain is of a family member passing. A close family member 😢

  • @heather6828
    @heather6828 Před rokem +23

    Just watched this again after all this time and I still cried like a baby during this 😢

  • @anklebreaka03
    @anklebreaka03 Před 9 měsíci +16

    It's been three years and I still can't stop the tears listening to this incredible speech once again

    • @LuBrown93
      @LuBrown93 Před 9 měsíci +2

      I’m right with you… watched it twice in a row just so I could cry again. Two greats, fr! A man with so much more to do after retirement too. 😩 kills me

    • @zalitosway8419
      @zalitosway8419 Před 8 měsíci +1

      He didn’t even have to look at the cards man it was all from the heart.

  • @michaelcruz5896
    @michaelcruz5896 Před rokem +2911

    10 seconds into his speech and the GOAT is already in tears. Their bond was one only THEY understood…
    For once, MJ was looking at a younger version of himself. The mentality, work ethic, passion, drive, the killer assassin within, and focus and love of basketball was literally why Jordan said about Kobe, “He’s cursed as much as I am.”
    RIP Kobe, Gigi and all those who died in the tragic accident.😢

    • @CustomizedUsername
      @CustomizedUsername Před rokem +100

      Real recognize real. They were kindred spirits. Cut from the same cloth. MJ’s brothers are both older so when he calls Kobe his little bro, he means that.

    • @cameronvaughn8434
      @cameronvaughn8434 Před rokem +18

      @@CustomizedUsername great point my friend.

    • @jonathanwashington9199
      @jonathanwashington9199 Před rokem +5

      Kobe Bryant: No Jonathan Was Literally The Younger Version Of Michael Jordan You Cannot Tell Me With An Straight Face That Jonathan Doesn't Play Like MJ Stephen Curry: True But He Also Has My 3 Point Shooting Skills So It's The Best Of Both MJ's Footwork And Fundamentals Plus My Quick Jumpshot

    • @nutmaster652
      @nutmaster652 Před rokem +2

      well said.

    • @derekangle9737
      @derekangle9737 Před rokem +1

      @@CustomizedUsername he was already crying, I guarantee that.

  • @chanta6116
    @chanta6116 Před 4 lety +1630

    This was a great tribute to Kobe, MJ is so humble towards Kobe.

    • @omvp50
      @omvp50 Před 4 lety +52

      Terran M you kinda suck you know that

    • @stevea33333
      @stevea33333 Před 4 lety +31

      OMVP you know what it is that guy above you with that negative comment is just mad at the world because he won’t get the recognition when he passes don’t hate on the Mamba he’s gone but legends never die 🙏🏽💪🏽💯 Kobe Bryant the mamba 4 ever ✅ 🙌🏽

    • @hdemaisip5988
      @hdemaisip5988 Před 4 lety +6

      Chanta Renee because Kobe is the son he always wishes he had

    • @doc3569
      @doc3569 Před 4 lety +5

      @Terran M damn that must have happened to you. Otherwise you would think different. You are wrong

    • @chrisginoc
      @chrisginoc Před 4 lety +5

      @Terran M Spectacle? It's called respect. It's the human condition of not valuing or appreciating those around you until they're gone.

  • @davidfrias1896
    @davidfrias1896 Před rokem +6

    2023 an still sad about this 🥺
    Rip Gigi N Kobe

  • @nickjp2287
    @nickjp2287 Před 22 dny +1

    MJ man honestly a legendary speech & cannot watch this without crying

  • @barlitosantana9708
    @barlitosantana9708 Před 4 lety +708

    "everyone always wanted to talk about the comparisons between him and i, but i just always wanted to talk about kobe" made me cry

  • @Boiling.
    @Boiling. Před 2 lety +1728

    " it's hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember "

  • @justlampy
    @justlampy Před rokem +10

    Every time I step foot near a basketball hoop I think of Kobe. When I shoot I yell “KOBE”. This guy was. A legend on and off the court RIP man

  • @SRY.GODISGOOD.92
    @SRY.GODISGOOD.92 Před rokem +25

    My best friend Ian died the same day. I will never be the same from losing my best friend. And I'm sure non of these guys won't ever forget Kobe. He was a great guy. Rest in piece

    • @BabySpit
      @BabySpit Před rokem

      ❤❤❤ one of my best friends broke the news to me and told me life was fragile.. 8 months later she passed from suicide ❤❤❤ sending love

  • @GunslingerRob23
    @GunslingerRob23 Před 4 lety +616

    5:28 "he was just trying to be a better person"
    That hurt. Real bad.

  • @gfunkgfunk
    @gfunkgfunk Před 3 lety +665

    "I promise you, from this day forward. I will live with the memories of knowing that I had a little brother. "

    • @a.perkins907
      @a.perkins907 Před 3 lety +12

      Michael Amaru Blanco
      Yeah that's the line that STAYS with me!!❤️

    • @CustomizedUsername
      @CustomizedUsername Před 3 lety +14

      He has two older brothers so you know he meant that

  • @timosom
    @timosom Před 11 měsíci +13

    Over 3 years and Im still crying when I see this speech or anything about Kobe. He had such an impact on peoples lives.

  • @jamie_uncensored
    @jamie_uncensored Před rokem +4

    No matter how many times I see this I gotta shed a tear. What a loss!