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Kobe with 27 pts clutch & Lebron with 28 pts & 9 ast
The Kobe-LeBron matchup didn't quite go as hyped, with neither at the top of his game. But Kobe Bryant put on a show in the final 90 seconds despite a sore right wrist. Bryant scored his team's last six points on three long jumpers including the go-ahead shot with 8.6 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-98 Thursday night.
Boxscore - scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscor... - Sport
It's hilarious listening to young LeBron in interviews when he didn't speak as well vs. LeBron today who sounds like a diplomat/coach.
Young Lebron: wish I did more for my team but it was a great play from so and so
Lebron now: I told JR and the rest of the guys to follow my lead and we will make it to game 6.
sonofaballer96 Exactly.
Ninja Channel He was more of a student of the game back then. He was a champion before the NBA so he definitely knew how to lead and how to win but he didn't really carve his own path until he matured. You can see with his pregame antics and his carefree attitude on the Cavs and how he was like a stone cold killer in Miami (not angry, cocky, or confused like his first season with Wade). With Lebron coming back to the Cavs, he basically was a player coach with Blatt. Firing him was the best thing they did. I literally have been calling him Coach Lebron for the past two years.
sonofaballer96 Yep. Now that he's won one in Cleveland, we'll get to see a LeBron that has absolutely nothing to prove. I suspect his scoring will start to go down as he lets Kyrie take over games and his assist numbers will be back where they were the last time he was in Cleveland.
Ninja Channel 😂😂
People argue too much about who's better, just know they will both go down as Legends!
This will forever be relevant
Is Lebron James better than Kobe Bryant?
Yes these two guys will go down in history Kobe will be the greatest of all time, it showed when he won without Shaq, LeBron he'll be the greatest of losing six championships, screwing Cleveland, going to a better basketball player Dwyane Wade, just to win a championship, that's how they're going to be remembered
Hash Moncrief lol you really said kobe is the greatest of all time. He isn’t even top 5 he’s #7 and Lebron is top 3 all time
@@wanilimbe ik
RIP Kobe. We already miss you, you will always be missed.
lebron looking like a young lion. he had crazy confidence back then.
Wow lebron was definitely more ripped back then when he was younger and of course slightly skinnier but now he looks like a legit football player lmao dude is definitely more built like a freight train specially his heat years. He definitely looks a bit heavier now.
@@tadeokrzos2550 in Cleveland he was crazy lean and acrobatic in Miami he was a tank with the same athleticism he displayed in Cleveland guy is insane
U in love gay boi
Steroids.
@@dezmoore7959 lol what
R.I.P Kobe 😔💔
My heart is broken but will never forget and be forever in my heart
I was very fortunate to
watch all these games live
R.I.P Mamba 😔
2 weeks later, Kobe dropped 81 😂
lmaoo
+mudaddy1 against bum ass raptors lol
+Kaleal Ennis still 81
mudaddy1 against bums without defense
+Kaleal Ennis still 81
LeBron sure was a good jumpshooter for somebody who was supposed to be a bad jumpshooter.
Exactly. People say lebron could never shoot. But he always hit distant pull up jumpers and 3’s. When he actually pulled straight up instead of the little leaning fade hes been doing for years.
@@v2ush581he shoots 36.7% outside of 5ft..thats not a good jumpshooter.
@@v2ush581 He's not a good jump shooter bro.. most of his FG% comes from 3ft close to the basket which is why his FG% for his career is at 73%.. unlike Kobe who has a high FG% from 3ft away from the basket.
I saw Kobe went 1/11 after spraining his wrist (and staying in the game), and was thinking to myself that LeBron really outplayed him this game...until I kept watching and realized that this was the game that Kobe drained the 3 clutch J's to secure the win. Stats are the biggest lies in basketball.
RahulPresentsKobe Serious are people blind? Kobe is hurt and hitting clutch jumper over multiple defenders. One day I would love ESPN to celebrate kobe and compile all of his great moment and successes.
RahulPresentsKobe Kobe has missed the more clutch shots than any player in NBA history, stop being biased
LeGOAT James Better than Kobe
I think you're high
RahulPresentsKobe Kobe is not better than Lebron
LeGOAT James Better than Kobe
You're the one that said: "Lebron has missed the more clutch shots than any player in NBA history, stop being biased"
KOBE, when it's time, he's always there.
It's all about Q4
Can you imagine them on a squad? Lebrom can carry any team to the end, now imagine Kobe as his closet
Closer
@@elbukimirey6293 really shut up dude you're a joke
@@hashmoncrief6965 its true tho?
@@elbukimirey6293
LeBron is 16-6 against kobe
Kobe was too clutch in the 4th. KILLER MENTALITY. RIP KOBE
It's interesting how athletically & practically , LeBron could most likely take Kobe to the rim a lot of times when the switch happens . Anyone who has played basketball knows that the mental aspect of the sport is probably the most important.
So to see LeBron call for a screen or pass the ball the high majority of the time Kobe is guarding him speaks levels on how much Kobe is/was respected in the league on both sides of the floor.
you don't understand the playing styles of the two. lebron is more of a team player and runs plays that will either get him open or his teammates, that's the best way to use lebron and their coach knew that. kobe's out there to get his and will occasionally pass the ball, rarely though.
You do know kobe has 9 first team all defense titles?
***** he is still a better lockdown defender than wade
As great as Kobe is, I gotta disagree on that.
***** agreed but wade has slipped before his comeback last season. Wade can get great blocks and he is a great ball theif he is better at steals than lebron and he can stay in front of most guards in the league. Kobe is a good defender but I feel lebron is better on ball. He completely took kawhi out the 4th quarter and over time when kyrie had 57 pts. I even seen a game where lebron guarded durant for the 1st half and he went 4/13 until they but battier on him in the 2nd half. i just feel like kobe has slipped and is old and not fast enough to guard some of those guys anymore. Wade still got it
Damn Kobe Bryant hitting that last shot on LeBrons face 😂😂😂
Then locking him up at the other end 🤣
@@rickyqueen2621 but still a loser.. 😂🤣😂 16-6
you realize this was a PRIME 26 yr old kobe and a YOUNG 20 yr old lebron? lol. the only way that it is fair is if lebron isn’t even old enough to drink legally 😭
Lebron has more wins though
Even you hitting your last shots on LeBron's face.. it doesn't matter.. loser still a loser 😂😂 16-6
Removed miami team
Cavs vs lakers
8-6.. lebron won, and kobe still a loser 😂🤣😂
Most of the time when Kobe guards lebron or wade they want a screen but Kobe goes at them 1 on 1
No men look closely he calls for screen but lebron fights and stick with kobe, men this is a highlight lebron did great job locking him down. But in the end kobe's clutch.
On this Game
Kobe was always clutch.
look at Kobe, man.. so inspirational
Damn lebron is definitely not that mobile anymore
+Lord Swagimaru lebron can still get up to top speed, but he's not as agile anymore yeah, sorta more like a freight train, better running in straight lines
His agility kinda reminds you of #22 in Minnesota, no?
ImAightDoee its a total different game nowadays, even if he is or isnt he doesnt need to be, the floor is way more spaced nd 3 pointers matter the most now
Yikes
This aged poorly
I was there that day I’m so glad I remember this 💜💛 Rip Kobe #lakerforever
This was in 2006...Just try to remember what you where doing in that year...Well, Lebron is still doing the exact same thing as you see in the video.
Amazing.
RIP Kobe..
missing clutch freethrows?
Yeap still missing critical free throws and missing mid range jumpers😂😂
@@deeperson7711 Just like Kobe and MJ. Not sure what you trying to say with this comment. LeBron shouldn't miss?
Eibot Horus He is known for
Missing free throws unlike MJ and Kobe
@@deeperson7711 Maybe on free throws;
Game-tying/go-ahead field goals with under 10 seconds left in the postseason: Michael Jordan: 7/15 (47%) Kobe Bryant: 5/22 (23%) LeBron James: 12/23 (52%).
Throughout their regular-season matchups, it was always fun to watch, but just imagine if they would've met each other in the Finals... that would've been something special! These highlights showed me more than anything that it didn't matter how much Kobe was struggling in this game or in any other to find his scoring touch... he always found a way to rise to the occasion when the Lakers needed him the most and, as an opponent, you may think it's not his night but when the game is on the line, that's when he was most dangerous. On that note, one other thing that crossed my mind was how Kobe's constant injuries plagued him later in his career... LBJ's physique is unlike any other and his longevity is unreal and that's something that, unfortunately, didn't benefit Kobe but his grit, tenacity willed his body to endure 20 years of blood, sweat, & tears.
Yup. Kobe always played thru his injuries and he’ll even take the last shot injured he didn’t care. Sometimes that plays into his FG% but he gave it his all at all times.
@@Bdiddy714 Kobe was a volume shooter. In his mind, as a lethal scorer, he always had the greenlight, and his shot selection was inconsistent (which was his ONLY flaw) at times, but if you were to ask me who would I want with the ball in their hands to close or win a game... it's the Mamba.
That 2006 NBA season was one for the ages those two (Kobe & Lebron) put on a show night in night out. We needed that finals battle in ‘09 tho 😔
Kobe was on another level.
or the '07
Yes Kobe Bryant was and.. he studied and learned from the greatest player ever MJ. Kobe Bryant is my #2 All Time... above the King 👑.
Kobe> Lebron Isolation wise. Lebron> Kobe Team Playing Wise. Therefore Kobe would win a one on one match. You're welcome
Lebron would win more chips if he had prime shaq and played against the weak teams that kobe faced...i mean the magic, 76ers, pacers, Boston(lebron almost beat them by himself) really? If you look at it Lebron had shitty teammates from rookie year until 2009 when he left cleveland. He did a lot for cle during that time. Top 3 seed at least, won mvps. Kobe also had a time where he had shitty teammates BUT Kobe was in his PRIME at the time and still did less than what YOUNG Leborn could do. Kobe lost in the first round 3 times. Lebron has never lost in the first round. Overall Lebron>Kobe
yea that same boston and magic teams that stopped lebron from gettin to the finals in 09 Magic and in 10 Boston. he couldnt even get back to the eastern conference finals cuz in 2010 magic played boston in the eastern conference finals. so lebron couldn't knock none of them off whats your point
Desmond Bellamy Kobe had the better team you idiot
Desmond Bellamy Gasol, Bynum, Fisher, Ron Artest, and Lamar Odom? vs Mo Williams, Big Z, Anderson Varejao, and Old Shaq? Lebron better leader than Kobe. 14-6 record against each other proves that.
LeBron in an iso has a better PPP than Kobe, did you not see the past 2 Finals. hes also way more dangerous because he can pass out of a double once he attacks the paint from an iso, b/c you are either giving him a cushion daring him to shoot or hes getting right by any player 1 on 1 forcing doubles and dishing on Magic Johnson, Bird level. and god forbid LeBron catches a rhythm from outside or is shooting well like 2012-2014, you can't defend him he's shooting 55+%. 2016 Finals he shot like 50% from 3 in game 5-7, his ability in the iso for a full NBA game is deadlier than Kobe
Both totally different and diverse players I enjoy watching them go at it
Clutch.... This is what outta all about. Lbj was out playing kobe all game UNTIL....it counted. Lbj was a beast even at this time. Not a fan but it's great to go back and watch stuff like this so we never forget.
Kobe had became what Jordan had left behind in the Palace of 89
Bron single handily made this team a threat. Not even close to having an allstar.
Eastern Conference
Funny there always one man teams in the eastern conference but then they lose in the finals to western conference unless they make a super team lie, the heat east is easy come on
+Laerte Presotto the West was ass this time. Kobe made the playoffs with this shit team as well. All the best teams were in the east minus the Suns, Spurs and mavs. Kobe even wanted to leave and skipped practices saying the team was bad. He was denied a trade and forced to stay and the lakers traded up and bought players so he wouldn't go to the Bulls
not really until 2009....the team sucked ....he was great no ones hating on him but the cavs werent real contenders until 2009 when they finally won over 52 games......lebron 2007 finals team went 48-34
they both got a trash team in 2006
Prime Kobe vs Young LBJ! what a game
Imagine kobe had a real team back in 06...
like wade and bosh
@@slipnorris5882 go fuck yourself. He did had a team. He snitch on shaq and shaq left🤷🏿♂️ also lost detroit lol
@@smoothgent1011 his team was trash and he had to carry them
Imagine if LeBron had a real team his first years with the Cavs... You could say that for any great player
Bron averaged 31, 7, and 7 that year
Swift6572 and kobe averaged 35 , 5 and 5
Prince Latif Yeah and....
Swift6572 Just saying there both great players. Don't let your love for lebron blind you from that.
Prince Latif Wow dude all I did was mention Lebrons averages that year. I never said one player was better than the other, and then you got all defensive about it. I know their both great players and I never said one was better, I just stated Brons averages and then you had to go out saying Kobe's stats to try to make a point or something when I never said one was better than the other. Don't let your love for Kobe blind you from that.
Swift6572 Shut up , you know what you implied.
Lebron was so explosive, fast and athletic he literally didn't have to work on his fundamentals.
Thats why he always losses because he only relied on his athleticism not his fundamentals
@@mcjr1989cap it’s cuz his team suck
@@brittsworld5662 a team with dwade, bosh, allen, davis, irving, love is a trash team??? I dont thinkk so
@@mcjr1989 check the record. Dwade was washed. Bosh was good his surrounding team sucked. Cavs first round sucked. Cavs second Time sucked only had kyrie n love. Lakers teams suck ad n bron whole team. Lebron been cheated his whole career
@@brittsworld5662 wade average 30 ppg in 2009 and then lebron played with him in 2010...what??? Dwade average 25 ppg in 2010.what?? Hes washed?? 😆
Lebron's court vision kept these games so close. It's amazing.
Dude is one of the greatest passers ever bro!
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lebron was 21 years old and Kobe was 27 years old
but kobe 21 years old is way better to 21 lebron james.. not even close!!!! do a research if im wrong before you replied.
no lol LBJ is better for sure. Just search Lebron James 41points 19 years old and you'll see how dominant he was since the start
I think they were both amazing at the age of 21
lebron was 22 years old when he took this team to finals by himself. END OF DISCUSSION.
***** I know that, that 48pt performance against the pistons was one of the best things I've ever seen
Thanks Ali Productions . It is great😀
forever will be my favorite duel between players
not a single assist from Kobe.. this is what separate LeBron from the rest. He's a better scorer and makes his teammates better.
Paul Mark Almario .....ok
Kobe is unbelievable, he makes fadeaway jumpers that are contested, look easy.
Lebron choked the free throw hehe. And almost hit the Clutch. What an epic duel. Both compete hard, kobe starts slow while lebron showing but in the end Kobe's clutch damn. RIP mamba
Kobe number 8 and Lebron when he was with the cavs the first time...damn time flys
best iso scorer and clutch shot maker ever by far dropped 81 2 2 weeks later is a fucking insult he dosent have 6 or 7 mvps
Kobe in his prime can't be STOPPED........Kobe > Lebron
Nobody liked your comment so your stupid 😂
it wasn't for nobody to like.....lol lol lol lol jokes on you haha
kobe over lebron
At this time Kobe had 10 years of experience to lebrons 3
+Thias176 but who did it on there own most the time ? 40 points on every team in the nba , he dont need assissts and still turned out to be the greatest .. clutchest player to ever live... thats what he lives to do .. take over games.. lebron already got 4 finals losses cuz he choked in them.. kobe is definitely the greatest , lebron is good in one portion of the court and thats the Paint.. u see that little purple rectangle... lebron gots no jump shot , 3pointer or fade awayss... , hes only big to get himself in the paint... If jordan said Kobe is only player who deserves comparison then who is to stay Lebron is better ? stats are lies cuzz Who got more rings ? lol
Kobe Bryant physically never had the body like Michael Jordan or LeBron James that's why he was always getting injured
Him and Mike both weighed the same 🙄
@@williamyoung3744 Mike was a little bigger and just because you weigh the same as someone doesn't mean ur body has the same strength 💯👊💪
@@Bullet730 definitely,but when you're talking about these caliber of players, physicality is never apart of the conversation only aggression and mental toughness!!
@@williamyoung3744 It does matter the stronger body the longer healthier career LeBron almost went his entire career without injuries KB can't say the same he was always hurt
@@Bullet730 injuries are normal for anyone , despite body size or state. Kobe injuries were not career defining. He played seventeen years either a top 10 player ( that was in his first 3years) but after a top 2 player every year! LeBron wasn't as skilled,but he had a Will to learn. Kobe played 79 + games throughout his career in a way more competitive division so he went much harder to win. You may think this doesn't factor in on this observation but it does. ... plus, Kobe was never even presumed to be a steroid user. Something LeBron's body morphing suggests highly!!
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That speed 2:44 for someone his size....
What amazing game, great players
When Lebron Guard Kobe. Kobe shoot 60 and over
When Kobe Guard Lebron. Lebron shoot 40 and under
***** look someone butt hurted
***** let me see your stats then my Bitch
***** espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/lakers/post/_/id/11145/the-stats-are-backing-kobe-bryant-against-lebron-james here you go
+Chris Jennings Ctfu saltyyyyy
yuskai507 what Kobe>Lebron
Every time lebron get the ball and kobe stick him he call for a pick or he pass it when kobe get the ball and lebron stick him kobe Call isolation and wet up lebron can't nobody stop kobe 1 on 1 he is The G.O.A.T
Real shit!!!!!
***** why lebron couldn't meet kobe in the finals in 2009 or 2010
Almighty Globoy why kobe couldnt meet lebron in the finals in 07,11,12,13,
Abel Belay in 2007 kobe was playing on a team with players that didn't even belong in the nba 2011 12 13 nigga we just went to the finals 3 years in a row you don't go the finals 4 and 5 years in the western conference lebron had the best record in the nba in 2009 and 10 but he not really a great first option less he got a superteam
***** who had the better team 05 06 07 11 12
Both in their prime:
Facilitating: Lebron
Scoring: Kobe
Athleticism: Lebron
Finesse: Kobe
Shot Difficulty: Kobe
Shot Selection: Kobe
Clutch: Kobe
Hunger: Kobe
Double&Triple teamed the most: Kobe
Never giving up: Kobe
Clean record: Lebron
You get it.
Bruh KOBE HAS 1 MVP WITH 2 FMVPS😂 stop it!! How df is Kobe a better scorer when lebron passed him in points all time *WHILE TAKING 800 LESS SHOTS*😂 Better passer , better rebounder, better shot blocker , has hit more game winning shots WHILE IT NOT EVEN BEING CLOSE LOOK IT UP!! LAST TIME KOBE HIT A BUZZER BEATER SHOT TO WIN THE GAME WAS IN 2006!! 😂 Lebron also better defender, more versatile defender! 16-6 all time against Kobe * WHILE LEADING HIM IN EVERY STATISTICAL CATEGORY BUT FREE THROWS😂 this is too easy and tbh laughable lmaoo.. your talking about Lebron in his 2nd year bruhh, Kobe averaged 11 points his 2nd year😂 Lebron: more playoff points *ALSO ON LESS SHOTS* More FMVPs, more rebounds, blocks, steals & assist!! NOW WHERE IN THIS WORLD SIR IS KOBE BETTER THEM LEBRON.. THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING👑
16-6.. How THE FUCK you better but only won 6 times out of 22? WTF😂
Lebron is bigger, stronger, and faster than Kobe and every other player but I would rather have kobe. I can see the fear in Lebron when games come down to the end of the game. Its like in his mind he has to live up to MJ and Kobe so he chokes even harder trying to be them instead of being himself.
You can see the fear in his eyes??? GTFO
+Collin Holton lebrons numbers in crunch time prove him right
Game tying/ game winning buckets
LeBron - 47%
Kobe - 23%......tf numbers is you looking at??
+OG Cheeba u really trynna say lebron is more clutch then kobe??? Lol
3peats Actually stats are, Kobe's 38 game winners don't mean shit when you miss damn near 60 of them smh.
Was the best 10 minutes of my day today
This video proves that Kobe is a better one on one player than Lebron. Everytime Kobe was guarding Lebron he had to ask for screens to score meanwhile when it was vice versa Kobe didn't need no screens. You can say Lebron is a better team player idc but 1 on 1 Kobe takes the cake and it isn't even close
joshskates310 and I care why
joshskates310 I never based it off one video and I can say the same to you Lebron groupie
Golden Aura Just watched the video... kobe came off screens as well, the two late game shots, plus the game winner was even off a screen...but keep hating.
All the 4th quarter shots Kobe made was off a screen or a brush screen what was you looking at
Tanita Hutchins what are you talking about? The screens clearly ddnt work. And kobe created. LeBron cant.
Don’t be happy if you see Kobe missing a lot of shot early game. You know he’s coming hot in the 4th.
It's crazy watching this in 2023 and then realizing that LeBron is still an elite player.
I miss This old School Ballers.. A.I. and Kobe have the heart of a HighSchool Kid... always want to play always want to be in the court.. you can Feel the love of the game from those 2
Great game between two of the greatest ever.. Kobe Bryant was in his prime and Lebron was getting near his.. by the way if Kobe was down one point with the same shot LeBron got at the end.. well Kobe ain't missing that period.( RIP Black Mamba)
RIP KOBE,
It's great to look back at a young Lebron vs a Prime KOBE..
Kobe at 2:00, now that is unguardable!
Both these guys are so fun to watch
They are both insane defenders geez
Damn we didn’t realize how crazy athletic and how much his scoring was developed at that age
So LeBron James was the first one to say kobe had the killer instinct now ppl use it against him that's a shame
lebron can't run this fast and jump this high anymore
yeah coz those preseason games really exposed lebron ....LOL
i think he can still do this. he wont jump as high or be as fast but i think hes still pretty quick and can jump for days. he's only 29.
***** 29* , 30 on december
***** not really
***** no, people are age 29 for 12 months, not for 10 months...
They knew they couldnt give us these two as a Finals series. Everyone would have lost their minds.
Dream match!. My God.
God damn kobe playing injured throughout his career. was he ever fully healthy? built different
10:03
We miss you Kobe.
RIP KOBE AND GIGI 💙 we will never forget you
When it’s winning time… You’re a damn fool if you don’t pick Kobe Bryant. 😂
@Edgel Gabriel in 2010. Everybody shot bad in that series. It was game 7 Lakers and Celtics so it was super physical. The ref actually let it go, tough defense was played by both sides. Kobe got 17 rebounds that game, which is a fucking tone for a SG. He did everything he needed to win. He was there for the championship not the stat. 5 beat 3. Check your fact you ignorant. I hated when people bring up 2010 final to downplay Kobe. The man won that chip with a fucking broken finger. Come on
Here you go with that bull shit. Kobe cooked the Blazer with Pippen night after nights lol
Not really, Bron had a better team than Kobe. Is that why Bron said every year Kobe is the best player in the world? Stats without Context is meaningless.
@@phucnguyeninh7225 The refs let it go for LA. They called Boston for ticky tack fouls in game 7. The Lakers shot more FT's in the 4th quarter than the Lakers shot all game. And every time Boston tried to make a run, the whistles starting blowing.
LeBron hit a game winner over kobe and had 39 points just a season later lmao LeBron was 20 here btw
kobe is the most clutch player in NBA history no one has more game winning shots in the last min of a game then kobe facts and its not even close 5 chips kobe defeated pierce KG and ray Allen instead of teaming up with ray allen and d wade!!!! won a chip with a broken finger 2 weeks later dropped 81 KOBE last of a dying breed rest in peace i love you Kobe Bryant been an honor god bless you and your family!!
Playoffs?
Crazy to compare both players at this stage to their current stages. Kobe, at that point, was so dominant as far as skill/athleticism that he could impose his will on the court whenever he chose. Literally could score as soon as he crossed the midline. Now, at age 36, that "juice" in his legs are gone yet he's still so skilled that he can still be dominant on those rare nights on the offensive end.
Lebron, on the other hand, still was not in his prime physically at this point yet you can still see he was the most superior athlete on the floor. I feel as though Lebron's pace has improved so much as he's gotten older. Looks as though the game has slowed down for him.
Can't wait for the season.
He has greatly improved. Wouldn't go as far as saying he's a "deadly" shooter, but he has improved. He's taken much smarter shots as well. I believe he learned WHEN to affect the game with his scoring.
***** of course. But the method of guarding LBJ is still preventing him from penetrating. The Spurs played off of him and gave him the shot rather than putting him in the position where he is most dangerous, which is driving to finish or to dish off. I get it, he's improved as a shooter fundamentally and statistically. But still not in the tiers of "elite" shooters.
Game 7. Leonard was 10 ft away from the man. Don't get all worked up. There's no debate. My opinion is he's not an elite shooter. Improved, not elite. You sound like you're crowning him the next Drazen Petrovic and that he's not.
***** Go watch bballbreakdown and let their opinion agree with yours. I have my own eyes and I trust what I see.
Michael, notice how on every comment section you truly believe you are right and no one else is. If I'm guarding LJ, like Leonard I'm also sagging off. He may have become more efficient as a shooter but he is still not an elite shooter. He's improved but I'm still sagging off.
Greatness 💯
we miss you Kobe 💙 1990 baby o watched your whole career u always been my favorite players and when i left i liked kd and curry and Damian lillard
Injuries is the only flaw kobe has through his career smh still the goat
not the goat lol...
dumbass lmao
I am a huge Kobe fan but dang... if i wanted someone on my "team" i would choose Lebron James. why? because he is a team player and is the best at scoring in the paint for the easy points. one on one i can say they both score and the winner will be who ever misses first if it is make it take it ^.^ love Kobe though
This is was more fun and worth to watch than most of today's games
8:31 look at the determination of Kobe's Face. 😳
Coronavirus pandemic has me here. For some reason, I'm envisioning this being debated on Undisputed.🤣. RIP MAMBA 🙏.
Lol why ppl say bron ain't clutch he made some clutch plays here
Isaiah Wilson Like what a missed FREE throw and a missed game winning jumper? Seriously.
denny keo Lol you obviously don't know what clutch means
***** who said clutch shots? Lol ESPN brainwashed you or you probably just don't understand basketball which is cool because basketball is a fun sport to watch but don't comment clutch shots if you don't even know what "clutch" is
Who said clutch shots? You DID!!! lol SMH
denny keo no fam I said "clutch plays" its a difference smh
Both of them are my fav player,,
Two 🐐
2019 yes I'm here because of (2) of the GREATEST players of all time, just so refreshing to see Kobe age 27 giving the 21yr old LeBron the business we can sit on our couches and debate on who's greater as much as we would like to, but in reality it shouldn't even be a topic of discussion. Kobe Bryant has made a hell of mark on the the game of professional 🏀😁 ! He's a legend, LeBron has yet to complete or accomplish what Kobe has when LeBron is done then we can have an educated debate on the topic or not maybe you'll finally see there was no debating necessary. Mamba Fan Out (8, 24) !
@tony tonyt .. Your coming from a statistical view point as well , okay how many professional athletes you know come into the league for stats only ? Nah bruh they want that hardware ! LeBron's a beast real talk but he's not on Kobe's level yet , maybe he'll hang around long enough to accomplish this , but as for now it's not even a conversation much less a debate.
@tony tonyt ...I mentioned hardware because that's the initial goal , of course stats matter , it's combination of both ! You mentioned "team goals " in reference to championships , but somehow you guys never speak on Lebron's teammates when your praising your so called KING , but somehow you always throw Shaq in on Kobe's behave ! I do believe Kobe AND the Lakers win a championship without Shaq ! Your correct Robert Horry did win more championships than Kobe , but Horry was not the topic of discussion cause Bill Russell has more rings than fingers but neither one are ever in the discussion of GOAT am I right ? Lol 😂! And get your grades in order because I'm a fan of football and basketball and I want to see you on television playing someday ! Real Talk ! What position do you play ? I would like to have the same debate about you someday so GET IT TOGETHER YOUNG MAN 💯 ! Miracles and Blessings !
@tony tonyt I never said stats don't matter , stats aren't the ONLY thing that matters , you need BOTH and Kobe has great stats also you just conventiy leave them out , just because records are broken doesn't mean they don't exist ! LeBron would probably be the first one to tell you Kobe Bryant was NEVER anyone's sidekick ! All of Kobe's accomplishments in 20 seasons came from the same organization ! Not calling LeBron a sidekick at all , but his championships comes by way of (2) different organizations so that tells me that he had to have HELP from somewhere even though you can't see it ! As for as teammates of his LeBron has played with some hall of famers such as : D Wade , Chris Bosh , Shaq , Kyrie etc. all with great stats in the books ! I've been a fan for 44 years and I can remember when stats weren't the biggest topic of conversation ! There are people that aren't Kobe fans that give the acknowledgement and respect he's due because he earned it !
@tony tonyt .. First of the Lakers won with Gasol no Shaq ! Shaq also played in the east . Lebron fans like yourself only come Kobe because deep down inside you know he's better ! And had a tremendous basketball IQ and he's highly educated so he's a different kind of beast ! Kobe had that killer instinct you know that dagger in your heart mentality bruh that only one other had and that was Michael Jordan and Jordan has said the same thing about Kobe ! No matter which one we speak of Kobe or LeBron there's always (4) other players on that wood , and each time one touched that rock they've assisted one or the other Real Talk ! Y'all have these one-sided discussions about players but u. order to have a debate on the topic both sides should have ALL of their accomplishments brought to the table . I'm a Laker fan of 44yrs. and that was way before Kobe , so just like Kobe I want to see the Lakers win and that means LeBron as long as he's a part of the organization . In order to be a "TRUE FAN" you have to be a Ride or Die whether they win or lose bruh ! Most of you LeBron fans or just that " LeBron Fans " I say that because most all of Cleveland fans are from Cleveland , and he's played in Miami and now L. A . so I don't switch out cause I'm a real Ryda for mine ! I'm a Kobe Bryant fan BECAUSE he's a Laker forever like Magic ! P S. here's one for your stat book Kobe 20 seasons same sqad 5 rings yeah I said 5 RINGS !! LOL 😂 😂!
@tony tonyt ... First I'm not a dude I'm a lady that has 40yrs + as a fan of the game ! Secondly The Lakers Don't have the most titles child as you call it , it's The Celtics ! Thirdly why should I or anyone for that matter only consider your stats point of view when yoyr shooting down a vital part of the topic and that's the championships that has to be factored in also along with your stats. I never mentioned Kevin Love once , but Wade , Bosh , Allen , had won chapionshios before LeBron arrived in Miami FACT ! One thing about us Kobe fans is we don't have to tear LeBron down to build a case for Kobe , his legacy speaks for itself and that's a fact !
What a team player LeBron is. He can make any player look good.
No he can't. 😂.. if he can make any player better, why is it that you guys (LeBron supporters) say he never has enough help & then blame his teammates whenever he loses. You ppl literally say he didn't have any help in Cleveland 😂 you can't have it both ways. Does he make his teammates better or is it always their fault when LeBron loses?
You guys blamed Russell Westbrook for everything on the Lakers, did LeBron make him better? Or y'all just blaming Russ for their season outcome? 😂
RIP KOBE🙏🙏
Baby Bron vs a prime kobe lol that speaks volumes on its own😭😂💯
kobe knows how to end silly comparisons
Kobe was better than Lebron in 05 and 06 but after that Lebron started beating Kobe regularly including dropping 41 on MVP Kobe in Staples
@@geordiejones5618 what year? I'd like to see that. Plus even if kobe and better at this time, I'm still more impressed to have Lebron competing with a 27 year old Kobe at this level.
@@elbukimirey6293 2008. It was the year Kobe got his only MVP but Lebron got the scoring title. God damn their games were so good. Kobe up in Laker heaven with Wilt and Elgin rn.
@@geordiejones5618 forreal bro I hadnt seen this or the 41 point game one and I was at the edge of my seat just watching the highlights. I could only imagine real time. GOOD ass games. I became a die hard Lebrom fan when he went to Miami and everyone hated him. Also being a basketball fan
Here comes the reason.coms
It’s clear who the better player was lol.
Lmao comparing kobe with a 20 year old shows what lebron really is.👑
lechoke will never be as great as kobe bryant
Miss you Kobe!!!!
Lebron choked on the free throw line when it counted. Jordan would of sunk both of those.
James missing that foul shot at the end? Mamba is a quick strike closer. RIP Kobe
That was the number 8 Kobe. There's a very limited footage of Kobe Bryant wearing 8 vs LeBron
amazing skil- ,!
Man....... Kobe is a one man army !!
Thats usually how it goes when you dont pass the ball.
BootyButtCheeks ***That's how it goes when your teammates are trash and you wanna win games
Poor LBJ couldnt score like Kobe
He doesn’t try to either
He scored more tho
We miss you Bean!
RIP
LeBron calls out players but Wade was putting up MVP stats. Playing against the Mavs in the 2011 finals. Bosh did his part LeBron didn't do a damn thing 17ppg missing in the fourth. LeBron w don't know how to play being second option. He hates playing off the ball. He have to be 1st option and primary ball handler. No way LeBron would have put up big numbers like Kobe did. Playing 2nd option and off the ball with a prime Shaq.
+StarveBox_One 5 rings to 2 who owns who????? Kobe would have 6 rings if shaq did get bullied in the paint by Ben Wallace.
***** Salty LeBron fan Igoudala own LeBron every time they play😂😂😂. Kawhi owned his ass, Paul George use to fuck him up, very limited against Jimmy Butler . LeBron can't do shit against elite two way players😂😂😂 . FYI Kobe always got the best of LeBron one on one isolation. Anything he owns overKobe are Team wins 😂😂😂
David Dokes Bro I'm team Kobe Lol.
***** Where was LeBron in both a Gold medal games. Being carried by Kobe, Durant and Wade lmfao.
+StarveBox_One But he outscored all of them OMG do you even watch basketball
this is what makes Kobe better than lebron...injured but still clutch
Lebron has more game winning shots then Kobe discounting TWO due to their being 3 or more seconds on the shot clock!! So explain to me how Kobe is more of a clutch player then lebron?
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Kobe Bryant playoff record 5 and 2.
LeBron James playoff record 3 and 6.
If you ask me Kobe is more clutch.
@@BlakeTheSnake98 kobe need shaq
@@jasonc0910 No he doesn't lmao 2 rings without him and played like a god even with shitty teams for a majority of his career
Hela ru dumb 🤣🤣🤣he has PAU
Why ain’t no one talking about this dunk on 3:01 so cool yet so underrated
You mean the same tomahawk dunk he always does ON NO ONE??? The mans a Joke these days.
@@PinKPunK8181 That man still scores 25+ ppg & 9 rebounds per game how is that a joke? You're just a hater
RIP Kobe
Kobe the basketball God
Yes I am
Lord Kobe lol I know you are
Man U are right
Kobe brick isn't top 30 he always got carried by his team
That free throw went boink lol. LeBron may have great stats but he cannot finish. He shoulda grabbed Kyrie out whatever middle school he was in to hit the game winner lol
lmao as much as I love bron this is funny as hell
Isiah Johnson true
you guys are mad because your fav player is not as good as bron lol haters
This is a joke, but let's not forget that one game when Lebron was on the Cavs and beat Kobe off the dribble for the game winner, with the clutch free throw(s), with the clutch stop on Kobe. Don't let these false narratives derived from cherry-picked games fool you. Closing and finishing was all he did during those years.
Tip Sauce with 5 rings
Kobe was lebrons favorite player before he came to the league
Kobe fans are always mad kobe was never this good at 20 years old.
how old are you? and did you even watch basketball in the early 2000s cause anybody that actually watch the games around that time knows how much of a beast Kobe was in his early 20s
chitownkidd33 I'm 23 and Kobe wasn't a scrub in his early 20s
+dello dell Good job , I'm 24. Ya i'm not saying he was a srcub. Kobe at 20 , 19 ppg . Lebron at 20, 31 ppg. Not even close
Kobe made the all star game when he was 20 but he wasn't Lebron at 20. I doubt Lebron will be as good as Kobe at 34
+Deonta B YA because look at how much mileage is on his body already.