The Audacity of Kobe Bryant | The Ringer
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- čas přidán 5. 02. 2020
- After the tragic death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann takes a look back at the life and NBA career of one of the greatest to ever play the game of basketball.
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“Stubbornly Unafraid to Fail.” Bullseye.
A mentality that guarantees success and greatness in anything in life
@@YunisRajab No it doesn't. His crash and death should tell you that. There are no guarantees in life. No matter how hard you work or how good your outlook. Luck is huge. Anyone who says otherwise has the mentality of a child.
Dennzer1 wtf
Dennzer1 Stop... Of course luck has to do with everything ever. But don’t discount it lmao. You give us lefties a bad rep. Just shut the fuck up and stop trying to be woke about everything. NO SHIT.
@@kevinbeck7007 Without his luck where would he be? And where did I say hard work wasn't needed? The majority of the world works hard and lives in poverty. Luck is far more important
When he retired, I said “damn I’m gonna miss this guy” but now I’m really gonna miss this guy.
im not crying
real
Balled my eyes out ,but I am really going to cry on February 24 2020
Mike Burns Wait why??
Same. It's crazy when he retired I was sad but now that he's gone I feel like I was so lucky to have said "I'm gonna miss him" knowing he was still here, just retired. Now it's for real. We gotta appreciate every second us and our family/friends breathe air.
I was really enjoying sage Mamba. His character arc and personal development were amazing, and he was really hitting his stride as a mentor for the next generation. He’ll be missed
Sage Mamba was going to be an awesom arc too.
Jackisaboss1208 you make it sound like he’s and anime character 🤣
@@zzambles Awww man, now Kobe made me realize that he's like Jiraya
@Tatsujiro Kurogane What raped teenagers are we talking about?
@Tatsujiro Kurogane you're a piece of shit
Probably the best and most truthful tribute I’ve heard yet. Some of these guys giving tributes and crying, were tearing his name off the scoring records only 18hrs before they got the news. I’ve had beef with the media over this for the past few days, so I just want to thank you for maintaining your integrity
Nana Sechere hope you aren’t subbing Lebron because if you feel like in any way he wasn’t truthful, you’re bugging
Media was always anti kobe till he died.
… They say "they never really miss you til you dead or you gone"
-jay-z
Amari McCain nope.. Lebron’s name wasn’t even mentioned in my post. This is what the media has created. Any praise for Kobe became a slight on LeBron and vice versa. What LeBron accomplished is amazing, especially considering the rate that Kobe was scoring in order to catch up after his years off the bench and behind Shaq - Lebron and Kobe had wildly different circumstances that affected both favorably and negatively (playing time, focal point of the offense, lack of teammates, etc). Anyone with two ears and a brain heard all of the slights against Kobe being in the conversation of “best of all time” and it was loudest when bleacher report put him at 14 all time BEHIND Steph Curry. I’m sure as a fan of Kobe’s, Lebron James also recognizes this as well. Only non-NBA players made Kobe’s 30k points feel like he hadn’t done enough in the league
Espn, bleacher report, stat nerds, media all hated kobe. Players, coaches, fans around the world loved him. Kobe was the NBA's biggest international star
There's nothing wrong with celebrating a new scoring record/achievement. It's what makes the league and sport a whole more exciting to watch and follow.
We celebrated when Kobe surpassed Jordan, we celebrated when LeBron surpassed Kobe and we will celebrate when ____________ surpasses LeBron and hopefully onto Malone and so forth.
Phil Jackson says it best, Kobe was the “chosen” one .
Exactly!!
Lebron was the chosen one
Neo was the chosen one
What that means was he was chosen to take it from Jordan and succeed and he sure fucking did rip goat!
Anakin was the chosen one
This is the only post-Kobe video that I’ve watched that didn’t remind me he was gone. Instead it told me of just how incredible he is, and that his legacy will forever live.
I appreciate that this tribute doesn't make it seem like you've always loved him and suggested that he was perfect or the GOAT as some are now doing. Kobe was very hated during his career and I was witness to that. I think it's really disingenuous for people to go back and act like they always loved him just because he's now gone. Great vidm
What I really respected about him was that he had the balls to embrace that villain image and just say "I don't give a damn what you think about me", even though I hated him throughout his playing career. I really noticed the power of this mentality when Lebron struggled to embrace being universally hated in 2011 (& openly ascribed this to choking against Dallas) or KD more recently in GSW.
He is the GOAT though. I personally have been saying that for the past 10 years.
Márcio Barros all you have to do is go back and look at the film of him making last second shots to win the game on the road...those fans cheered because you have to recognize greatness.
When you here they hate you. When your gone they love you.
This is so true on many levels, I remember most of my classmates rooted for the Celtics and only a few of us were Laker fans since most of them hated Kobe
just when i thought i was done crying ... great tribute :)
grandmama94 The last part hits the most
This fucked me up
Kobe Bryant scored 81 points on the 666th game of his career. Helicopter = 666. Number 8 scoring 81 points...818 an area code in LA. Ritual = 81. The Lakers scored 122 points...While the game was played on 1/22(January 22nd)...Kobe = 81 points, rest of the team = 41 points...Kobe Bryant = 41, Superbowl = 41(13th prime). Kobe is now buried at Corona del Mar, Corona del mar = 56, Corona Virus = 56, toilet paper = 56, Pope = 56, Chris Cuomo = 56, Mind control = 56, civil war = 56, Washington DC = 56, Gavin Newsom = 56, Anthony Fauci = 56, Trump = 263(56th prime), Unemployment = 56. Kobe was "killed" on the 157th day of his age, Kobe Bryant = 157(37th prime)/"Kobe Bean Bryant = 81". Staples Center = 157, Los Angeles = 37. We know that his helicopter crashed in Calabasas on 67 date numerology. Wuhan = 67 Human sacrifice = 67, Blood sacrifice = 67(19th prime/hence Covid -19/19 hijackers on 911(156th prime)), Calabasas = 67, Black Mamba = 67. January 22 2006 = 13 date numerology[ 1+2+2+2+6]...41(13th prime)....Kobe Bryant = 41, his daughter who also passes on the helicopter was 13 years old.
Water Overock what are you trying to say???
Water Overock grow up and stop using copypasta in 2020, cringe
He is so much more than basketball. The philosophy he stands for makes him the greatest competitor in the history of the sport.
Typical delusional Kobe boyfriend. You know who else was bigger than basketball? MJ. Mike is the greatest competitor in sports history. That guy would gamble on anything, play golf for hours and then go and drop 45pts all because he had a psychopathic need for W's. Kobe trained hard in basketball and is ranked 9th to 11th all time. MJ is 1 and 1A.
@@blackphillip564 you seem fun at parties, jesus
Black Sheep He was more gifted than Kobe
@@blackphillip564 you won't get it. It's not about the hierarchy, it's about the philosophy.
@@RoodyRoo of this sport* I meant
J. Kyle Mann is the man. A national treasure. Protect him at all costs.
Smoothest man in the world
Facts
Kobe didn’t play basketball, he did art
And like always MJ was more graceful and much more beautiful to watch
But what about scarves tho
Reni N ah a man of culture I see! We’re gonna have to see what OG has to say 😂
@@piperez81 he's gonna say he put Kobe on basketball 😂
Reni N bruh 😂😂😂😂 too good Lmao
Kobe Bryant is almost a figment of our imagination that's how special he was. Humanity was robbed of a one of a kind human, whether past troubles loomed over him or not, all humans make mistakes, and he truly righted his. You can tell how much impact someone had on the world when people never forget them, never fail to mention them in conversations, and remain in each other's thoughts timelessly. I truly hope one day I can see Kobe and thank him, the world, especially the basketball world will never be the same. His advocacy for the WNBA goes unnoticed, RIP MAMBA. #2#24
Tatsujiro Kurogane its nice when Haters want him to be guilty just because you don't like him
I loved the honestly and nuance of this. As a diehard Kobe fan, I loved the fact that you touched on everything, were unbiased, and rightfully encapsulated his career and life. Much respect to you
Kobe wasn’t the most efficient player ever for the basketball purist like Micheal or LeBron but as fan of basketball THANK YOU Kobe for being the MOST EXCITING PLAYER EVER bar none ..my man Kobe just had the balls to try shots no other player would his in game dunks are just completely insane not to mention his circus shots and crossovers it was just something pure about it that I will always miss
You nailed it. He's the most exciting of all time. I'm sad I'll never get to relive watching him vs the pacers in the finals all those years ago, but I'm so blessed to have been able to watch him at all. And see him live once in his retirement tour season. I can offically say I was in the same building as him, even if it was the nosebleeds.
Marcel Rodriguez exactly! The greatest tough shot maker ever!
"Efficient "and "Purist" LMAO
He was an artist
Lol!!!!
Confidence comes through preparation. He’s so confident because he worked so hard and was so prepared
This is an amazingly true and faithful portrait of an undeniable force of nature.
Kobe inspired a whole generation and forever will be a legend, may he rest in peace.
Kobe wan Kenobi, the Jedi of the NBA Star Wars.
Great
Kobe was the darth varth of star wars
adrian dansey I could envision that.
a true basket jedi master. kobe wan indeed. just like his master before him qui-gon jordan.
He was a sith lord for sure, drew power from all his negative emotions and embraced the roll of the villian
Kobe was different
I don't think anyone could just pull off what he did at such a young age and what more amazing is the stuff he did after
He did not stagnate and he did not quit when it mattered most
He definitely was an outlier
Lebron
At least Kobe higher than him now
it’s not even that he’s just different bruh you can tell
He truly was special and had this charming aura around him that you couldn’t resist from looking forward to what he’s gonna do next- smth I don’t see in any nba players atm
I was waiting for this. The angle was perfect. Kobe had the audacity to live life to the fullest and that turned him into more than just a man. It turned him into a way of life. Mamba mentality become so much more. Thank you for this video.
Mulaedza Tshivhase BIGGER THAN LIFE
Kobe showed us all,how we need to live our life.Doing something we love and be passionate about.We have nothing but love for u,Gigi,and your crew that went along with u on God's day.
Kobe represented LA nationally and we got to share our love for him internationally when he got to represent the US internationally.. He showed the world how hard work and dediction to his craft led to his success. His work ethic resonated so much within the Los Angeles community because you can only survive in Los Angeles through hard work.. The nation has this mindset that Los Angeles is the city of stars and that it is easy work to live here.. But because of our great weather and expensive living costs there are no days off. The city that never sleeps has snow days where the city is shut down due to inclement weather.. But LA never sleeps.. We work our asses off to pay our high ass taxes and to live in this expensive ass city, and Kobe personified that through his actions..
King Of L.A. .....Long Live The King
The answer to your sign off of, “let me know if you agree,” is a resounding, “yes I do.” Great video sir.
In Kobe’s second year he wasn’t asking MJ to pass him the torch he was actually asking mj for tips in that clip
I'm pretty sure he knew that, just gathered everything up and summed it up to that because at the end, that's what it was. A passing of the torch.
That’s basically same thing
The most beautiful and faithful tribute to Kobe I've seen till now.
You know, I've watched dozens of retrospectives on Kobe's life and career. The final line of this video is what means the most to me, and it's the one sentiment that I hope we all never forget about who Kobe really was: He always had the nerve. It's important to realize that the best way any of us can really honor who Kobe was is to do the same. Step up, be bold.. even if there's no guarantee everything will spin your way. He really did always have the nerve; and I'm really going to miss him too.
Rest in peace, Mamba, and know that your legacy will live on through us all.
This was so beautifully put together. What a great take on Kobe's legacy.
i dunno how many times I've watched this over and over at this point
Its been a year since he passed and I’m still emotional about it.
Short and Sweet. I'm not even a big Kobe fan but know his greatness could not be ignored. This was beautifully done man.
This was easily, the best tribute video for the G.O.A.T. KOBE💪🏿
Just came to say this is probably the realest tribute i've heard. You can tell this guy didn't like Kobe the player but definitely fucking respected Kobe; the man and what he did in the NBA.
Cheers to you sir.
I cried again, for the 3436549458349084 time. This was a great tribute. Thank you.
The first time I really experienced Kobe- basketball was always on in my house even though I never really paid attention until I was 7 or 8 maybe-I was at my aunt’s house, watching the 2000 WCF with my older brother, and got to catch the lob among other moments. With all the amazing players out there, the one with the Afro wearing number 8 was always who stuck out to me. At that moment, even though I didn’t know it, I was watching my favorite player.
I never really considered myself a Lakers fan- although looking back, that’s exactly what I am, just never really felt the same connection with them without Kobe-but he always, ALWAYS made me pay attention no matter who was on the court at the time. As great as LeBron is and as incredible the stuff he does on the court is, it never captivated me in the same way as watching Kobe bending the game to his will at any and every turn did.
I totally got why people thought he was arrogant as I got older even though I disagreed because I could see what it really was-Kobe ALWAYS believed in himself because he ALWAYS would put in the work. That’s the thing that’s always going to separate Kobe from the others to me.
LeBron might be a better all around player. Jordan might have a better legacy. But not one player in my mind made the absolute MOST out of their gifts like Kobe would. That’s what made him special on the court and why he was my hero growing up-he was one of the first to show me that if you want something, no matter what you May think, you can TAKE it, but you have to WANT it. It won’t be handed to you by any means.
I’m sure he’s not letting the angels outwork him either.
Well said man, i agree.
Every time I think the tears stop, Kobe reels me right back in, but I guess that’s just the effect Kobe has always had.
Summed up even touching briefly on the negative with a touch of class. Kobe was simply Kobe. One of the greatest NBA players ever. And hands down the hardest working player with the toughest mentality ever.
This is definitely the best take on Kobe's Legacy that I've seen. Thank you for this.
I miss Kobe.
Please understand how good this is. One of the best videos I’ve ever seen on CZcams.
Also a kid from the bluegrass, Kobe is my all time favorite and I caught a lot slack for it from friends in the tough years. Kobe was basketball since I could remember starting watching basketball, Kobe was a staple for 20 years. Grade school, high school, college, and post school Kobe was there. He will be missed.
The nuance in this piece is flawless. Kids born in the 80s knew it wasn't always sunshine and roses with Kobe. Plenty of us hated him (especially if you were a huge MJ fan). Kobe seemed like an imposter, derivative. But year after year he just got better and better and even the staunchest of deniers were eventually bent to agree with what Kobe had been saying all along. You didn't have to be a fan of his to be a fan of his work. It was only because of his greatness that he had some many haters (as far as on the court activities go). We all KNEW he was phenomenal and we HATED it. I can only say that as a kid who grew up in the 90's, I'm glad Kobe got the torch from Michael. And I'm forever grateful that once he took that flame from MJ, he lit the game on fire and illuminated the future of NBA basketball eternally. Thanks Kobe. -The Kid Who Hated You
I cant even make it through this. Just wanna cry. Not ready to see him yet
This was so damn good. Thank you for putting it together.
This... Was... Beautiful... 😭😭😭
Man, this video gave me a massive lump in my throat. In many ways, since his passing. I've become massively inspired by Kobe.
The ending had me tearing up man, thanks for this, a great video and even better tribute
Fantastic. I think we've all watched a lot of Kobe tribute videos these past weeks, but this one is probably the best one.
First time watching this due to me not wanting to see any Kobe vids since he passed. His legacy may live forever in our lives. Love ya Bean
Not sure how this could have been more well said. Simply poetic justice, good sir.
Great job J. Kyle Mann. Very thoughtful. Excited that I'll be able to watch this tribute in the years to come.
The last 3 minutes of this video hit it so incredibly spot on that I'm speechless man... Great video, great writing, great delivery, incredible tribute. RIP Mamba
Man, I've really become a fan of your content. Keep it up. Rest in peace, Kobe. One of the most complexly impactful people in my lifetime.
You put all my emotions into the words that made so much sense about Kobe. Thank you!
RIP MAMBA
RIP GIGI
At the end of the video, when you start talking about your thoughts of the end of Kobe’s career and his life, even though there wasn’t anything inherently emotional, even though you included some of your slight criticisms, and even though you voice didn’t change to encapsulate a more emotional mood; that final monologue in this video struck my heart and hit on the nose why his passing hurt the world so much.
This was delightful and exquisite man. thanks for taking the time
Thank you so much for making this.
This was beautifully done. Perfect video piece and essay in tribute to a tragic loss to the world.
Best Kobe tribute I've seen. Beautifully put. Just perfect. I literally got goosebumps and found myself saluting Kobe unconsciously. Beautiful.
This was amazing. It encapsulates how I feel about Kobe.
Best video about Kobe I’ve watched lately. The Dime Drop is definitely my favorite basketball anything these days
Amazing video once again. You paid tribute to one of the greatest, without forgetting who he was along the way. We all loved and hated Kobe at some point, but he was overall great for the game. I think his game against Spain is his most underrated moment, so I was really happy to see you highlight it in your video. Keep up the good work and thanks for the videos!
this was very well done and well said. Thank you for this.
Thats the best Kobe Tribute Video i've seen until now,💯 pays the Man his respect as an Icon and Symbol, without forgetting to illuminate his human side aswell. Good Job 💪🏽
I’ve watched this like 5 times now and literally cry every time
Brought tears to my eyes. Great honest video man. Rip Kobe
Fantastic video essay. Your take is perceptive, articulate, and even-keeled. Damn I'm gonna miss Kobe. Was utterly looking forward to him as an elder statesman around the game, and to see his wonderful, talented daughter light up the WNBA as a future star.
This was beautiful. Dime Drop being picked up by the Ringer is, and will always be, the best move that company has/will ever make (And this is my favorite media outlet). You sir just made me cry with this video. Real, authentic, and true. What journalism is supposed to be. What Kobe wanted his life to be. Thank you.
one of the best, and most honest tributes i’ve seen 💯
I do agree. I miss him. His legacy for what he did for others is incredible.
Love the video and super cool that you shared it from a new angle. I’ve been a Kobe fan since he came into that league but I hear where you’re coming from. Dope video bro
The thing I really admired about Kobe was that he never backed down from a challenge. He always took the last shot, even when he knew he might miss.
Naw he passed the ball to Duncan in the all star game but that was one time lol
@@bluntsessions3577 so you're implying that if I do something once, I'm automatically that kind of person?
@@CallmeDaddy21 I said that sarcastically but some things make you who you are even if you only do them once .. After all you are what you do.
@@bluntsessions3577 one action doesn't define who you are.
@@CallmeDaddy21 sounds good .
So much to love about Kobe -- especially love how he showed us to focus on offense and play offense both on the court and in life.
I always watch this video when i feel down , never gets old
Soon as I heard about Kobe’s accident I remember tell my girlfriend “I hope his daughters weren’t on there with him.” Such a tragic story. The things Kobe had his eyes on were probably so great. Wish I would’ve seen what he did with those kids.
the best tribute/video I've seen, amazing work as usual and a great way to remember a true legend
Thank you guys for this gift, Bless this channel
Wow. This was a beautiful video. Totally agree with you. Fantastic tribute 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Well put. I love Kobe for this and much more.
The world is finally seeing how incredible this guy was. RIP Mamba!!
I was overwhelmed with work and watching this video made me realize I need to persevere. Thanks
I'm not a huge basketball fan but I really love this video. It separates itself from the sea of all the similar videos about Kobe's passing where the emotions are so 1-dimensional that it almost seems like they are preying of tragedy. This video really made me feel why Kobe was so special and when you talked about the reasons you would miss Kobe I felt it.
This is so well written. Kudos!
AMAZING JOURNALISM... well done Ringer
I can’t stop watching these, dudes analysis gets me through the day!
Love you Kobe.
Everytime I went to a Lakers game, it was tradition that I made sure I lost my voice.
So many great memories growing up watching you.
RIP KO8E
My sentiments exactly, brother.
💜💛
This is amazing!
Well put. I felt/feel the same way. Kobe was greater than most of us ever knew.
One of the best tributes to Kobe I've seen. Well done.
Honestly one of the best videos I have seen yet that the scrubs the real curse that was the success & GREATNESS of Kobe
Kobe Bryant is my favourite athlete and may his soul and his daughter Gianna and the soles of everyone on the helicopter that tragic day of Sunday January 26th, 2020 rest in peace.
I love this. Thank you. It brought back all the tears, but it was with a smile this time. His energy is within all of us now
One of the best CZcams videos ever made still come back to this from time to time just to remember the Black Mambas greatness
Damn that got me right in the feels 😓😭
This video was beautiful and perfect describing Kobe +1 sub
This video was perfect. Coming from a very unbiased perspective yet still managed to acknowledge, respect and appreciate his greatness all while sharing it with others and helping them understand it more. Well done.
Beautifully done!!...Kobe will live on forever!...Legend, trailblazer, inspiration, ... What a legacy!...
wouldn't really say he's cocky. the guy put in the work to be great, therefore he had THAT much more confidence in his abilities.
very selfish, overrated and hateful. He was all 3.
Not almost, but Kobe did have a Kanye level way of speaking on himself.
My boy just had different accolades 💯🙌🏾
Shoutout the goat mann.
KoachKrab127 thats not what they are saying tho
Bro your way of articulating words had me in tears. Great video
Got chills 3-4 times in this video. Very well made