Allen Iverson's EMOTIONAL Letter to Kobe Bryant
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- Allen Iverson's EMOTIONAL Letter to Kobe Bryant:
Allen Iverson paid tribute to his late friend, 1996 draftmate LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in an open letter that The Players Tribune published.
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Why not??@@SeanDillenbeck
Thank you A.I. I needed this tonight.
This was pure 🔥 greatness 👑
It's so hard hearing Kobe left out of the GOAT conversations time and time again. This generation just don't know....
Kobe is not out of conversation, fake media and value destroying agenda is saying that, and thats all, people who love basketball and have eyes to see, they will always know and that is reality, so dont worry Kobe is excatly where he belongs, right next to MJ.
SAS can't wait till make a video telling AI he is wrong. Lol
The fake media can say what they want but the players have Kobes back.
SAS can't wait till make a video telling AI he is wrong. Lol
The fake media can say what they want but the players have Kobes back.
Kobe is top 3 Ever and Only MJ is clearly better, any other player there must be an argument. Lebron, Kareem, Magic, whoever... Kobe is right there with them all or better.
YALL DO KNOW LEBRON JAMES HAS PLAYED WHIT MORE 75TH ANNIVERSARY PLAYERS THAN ANYONE IN NBA HISTORY, THAT HEAT TEAM WAS A BIG 4 LEBRON,D WADE, CHRIS BOSH AND RAY ALLEN 4 HALL OF FARMER. HELL KO8E WON 2 CHAMPIONSHIP WHIT ONE HALL OF FARMER PAU GASOL
At least AI is willing to tell the truth about Kobe, and admit his greatness. Major respect.
The players ALWAYS give Kobe his props. It's the media and young fans that disrespect the legacy.
@@davidrichards6059 No TF they don't. They are just more likely to be objective than folks who look at Kobe through childhood idol lenses, and absolutely no one has had anything critical to say about him since he passed.
@ninjachannel007 we see 2 different things. I'll talk about what I see and u talk about what u see.
A.I shows love to everybody
MJ ❤
Kobes loss really stopped the world. There was literally millions in tears...........😢😢
I don't know if it's just because I was so high, but I distinctly remember the feeling that came over my body when I heard, and I normally don't feel that way about death. It completely blindsided me. His birthday was the day before mine and I'm from the Philadelphia area, I think that had something to do with why it hit me like it did.
@CGoody564 right i was like WTFFfff theres no way i hit the internet IMMEDIATELY and searched for hellas to confirm
Damn. This made me cry after watching it. 😢 R.I.P. Black Mamba
Out of every player that's never gotten a championship, Allen Iverson is at the top of the list of most deserving.
The guy who didn't want to practice deserves a chip more than EVERY player that's never won?
@@ninjachannel007 HAHAHAHAHA! You know one overplayed clip thats become a meme and that is how you sum up his career? Go watch some tape. The dude was a superstar and literally went to the floor trying to win for his team.
@@ninjachannel007 He had just lost one of his close friends that day look it up.
@@ninjachannel007that was overblown. His friend had just died they lost their playoff game and they only wanted to talk about him not going to practice. And the team he took to the finals nobody else on that team average more than 15pts
Charles Barkley, Reggie Miller and Patrick Ewing tied for first
Karl Malone 4th on the list
This is by far the realest and coolest thing I've ever heard an athlete say or do for a competitor. Nothing but love AI for this.
From one Warrior to another. This is the beauty of sports.
Louder
Another good one is Gary Payton talking on how he hated guarding John Stockton.
Couldn't say it better.
Check his HOF speech,AI spoke highly of Kobe..
It was a privilege seeing these two play. What a great time to be alive.
I cried like a baby watching this!!
Seek therapy...
Who's cutting onions?!? That was dope!
Totally agree man
🥹me
💯 specially the ending
I am a grown ass man crying like a baby. Damn Chuck.
I'm crying
I love Iverson and Kobe. That was my era. Intense competition. I miss those times.
Yea all of us 80s babies remember this ear very well.
Now this era is so soft .
Why cant the NBA be like this again? 😢
😢😭😭😭 I wish we as black men would be more Loving and appreciative as black men in hood like this. I wanted to cry hearing this. AI Is goat hands down!
Mine too people think i be hating on the new era but when you’re used to Frosted Flakes you can’t settle for corn flakes lol
That hit hard. That was one of the most incredible tributes I've seen. I can sit here all day and watch it over and over
100%, I’ve watched it over and over. AI was my favourite player, from having his jersey, to shorts, to his answer shoes… but Kobe I’ve always love watching. His grind and love for the game and focus was just one of a kind. Best tribute from a real player and also an amazing competitor. AI said it like a true man.
This is real deep, Kobe Bryant, real deep dude, RIP 😢, respect 💪.
Iverson is an amazing narrator. He made me feel every word. Holy shit I got tears in my eyes.
@@Greymatter-to3th it sure sounds like him. I doubt he made the video but it could be a recording of him reciting it.
@@Greymatter-to3thyes. It's Iverson talking here
This is definitely AI and not AI
I didn't agree until I was balling 3 minutes in
The Answer, AI
This is a Beautiful Letter!
Kobe is #2 💯
#1 in my book.
@hmm6415 Kobe was one of the best. I was a big Kobe hater because he was so good. He's number 7 in my book but he is no doubt number 2 like Mike. RIP Blk Mama
Nah. MJ not 1. People who hate are probably under 30 and have his shoes. Sit yo ass down.
The GOAT to this guy. Kobe Bean Bryant.
#1 to me, straight outta highschool. Needed no development from College like Michael did.
I watched Kobe's first game against MJ, and watched his last game... it was a wild ride.
What got me was *_"it doesn't seem real, you were my guy."_*
R.I.P Black Mamba 2020
Man...that cut deep. A.I. you a king and I love the respect you show for another king is priceless. ❤ 👑
Never in my life would I imagine that, of all people, Allen Iverson would bring to the verge of tears like this. Never...
Raw, genuine and from the heart. Got to respect AI for doing this.
As usual, throw the media and cowards views of a person away, A.I. was REAL , and always himself, never cowering to those who could not understand
He brought me to tears. AI has always been real and passionate. Love this
Never judge a book by the cover for $1000 Alex
U gotta hear him speak more … iverson the definition of heart on my sleeve
This is wut makes Iverson the best. ..Not a single hater bone in his body. Just realness...& authenticity.
R.I.P Mamba & Gianna and everyone else involved in the crash..Well spoken A.I❤
Man… the memories of these two playing against each other is unrivaled! Some of the dopest games were played during their era of basketball! Rip Kobe 🙏🏽
Chicago fan here and I get so mad hearing Jordan or lebron. It’s so disrespectful to Kobe. Jordan is my goat. I always think Kobe as #2. RIP 🙏🏼
chicago fan here and i say the same jordan 1st and kobe 2nd
🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯500
Thanks for the kind word but in L.A Kobes #1 and Jordan is #2 no disrespect my boy
facts
Jordan is iPhone 1 and Kobe iPhone 2. iPhone 2, of course, is better, but there’s no greatness of Kobe if there’s no Jordan. They’re both GOATS.
"You're not here on this earth anymore, but your not gone neither"... this got me 😢😭
Kobe this Sean your # 1 fan .. watch u play ball since middle school through high school .. then becoming a man .. when u pass felt like peace of me died too .. still can’t understand how a super hero dies .. in my mind u will forever be alive .. mamba the 2nd greatest of all time to Mike .. love honor and respect ✊🏾
I just love how hard he rides for Kobe and MJ. Damn we miss seeing y’all three 😢😢😢😢play
Wow……. This one made a grown ass men shed a tear, Kobe was special to all of us who love the game but to hear those words frm A.I. it hit different. This was A real class act frm the answer……. The legacy will never die…..KB 8 24
Mee too 👍🏼🙏🏼
Dope letter
I was going to type something and saw your comment realizing I didn’t have to .. thanks for saying exactly what I wanted to say with tears streaming down my face ❤
SO TRUE 😢😢😢😢😢😢
Still can't believe my guy is gone. My favorite athlete ever, we will always miss you Kobe
THAT WAS FUCKING AWESOME!!! Always loved the competitor A I was and after seeing this video, my respect level for him has increased!!!!!!
This genuinely made me shed tears man, couldn’t hold it at all. I still can’t believe Kobe is gone after all these years. He’ll forever be apart of my heart and soul for many years to come. Miss you Mamba. Rest in peace ❤❤
Such a psy.
Chuck said the only words that matter - "Love you bruh...................................................................🥲
Kobe to A.I. Thank you for the love Chuck, it means everything to me, my fam, the fans.. but-- did you "Practice!" Before you recorded that? Mamba Out! 😄❤️
I dont really know how to say goodbye to a Father, a Husband, a Friend. Damn he got me with that one. 😭 because it had nothing to do with basketball, he really did love him like a brother. #KobeBean824. #A.I.3 Forever
Truth
As a long time SA Spurs fan, I remember those legendary Western Conference playoff series against those Lakers in the early 2000's. Thanks for those lifelong memories and great battles. Rest easy Kobe "Bean" Bryant...
Sincerely,
A fan from that other side.
Wow. Allen Iverson use to impress me so much on the court. But this was just as great to hear off the court. Truly 2 legends that will never die. RIP Kobe
One of the purest heart I’ve heard since MJ spoke about Kobe’s funeral… Legends live forever RIP Mamba
There is hero’s and legends. Heros gets remembered. But legends never die.
My goodness 😢 I could feel the pain when he said, "You were my guy" 😢
I served 2.5 years in a US military base from 2009 January till 2011 June! Kobe Bryant and his clutch shots are the reason why I started to follow NBA! His work ethics, his clarity, his unwavering passion to succeed are second to none! I cried my heart out when I heard the tragic news on 26th Jan 2020! You had influenced me in many ways Kobe and you still do! Love from India, black mamba forever!
I couldn't stop the tears AI&KOBE you two are my favorite players ever I'm a die hard laker fan and i really wanted the laker to win against you but still was hard to see you lose the final hearing your tribute to Kobe is so emotional RIP mamba and thank you from the button of my heart for this love and emotional speech ❤❤💔
Kobe is the only famous person i have ever cried for. I grew up loving kobe. Im 39 and grew up playing organized basketball in elementary. Id watch laker games and go outside to my hoop that was on the roof and try to play like kobe. Form like kobe,fadeaway like kobe. I miss him. 😢
mmi😅
Wow same here
Same here.
Same
I can totally relate to this 😢
Wow this was deep. Kobe was the reason I started hooping. Iverson is a legend. I’m so glad I got to witness that era of basketball.
Kobe is all I can think about when I think about ball. I love Jordan. I grew up watching him. But Kobe is a couple years older than I am so the majority of my life was spent watching him. I only lived a couple hours away from him and never saw him in person. But Kobe reshaped my integrity through seeing him first on the pro court. I was skeptical about the hype around his being drafted. One play is all it took to learn that I’m going to once again grow up watching the Hod of basketball. I grew up with Jordan on my tv and clothes. But as an adult seeing Kobe grew up before he was an adult and never stopped growing out of tenacity and love for himself and his career, I started that process over again. Now every time I think I have grown up, I start it back over and do it again. Thank you Kobe. Thank you Allen. You pushed him hard and you played one of the most major rolls in building the Black Mamba legacy. Two legends that are always the first on the minds of world when they think about basketball or Jordan. Thank you Jordan for being the second father the best friend I never met or even had a single communication with. Thank you Shaq, no need to say what for. You already know. You were the most most important figure in Kobe’s career. Somebody had to modest, somebody had to see the entire picture from outside the court. Thank you Shaq. The biggest lesson in my life o learned from you. Whenever I meet someone who has potential in any area of their life I make sure to not tell them what I see, but I also let them know greatness never has time for sleep. Greatness must be great every second of every day. If not then it’s just ordinary.
Geez. Nobody read this " thesis". Get a girlfriend. Something....
Thank you AI for showing Love to KB😢 you a real one👍🍻
I met Kobe many times... I remember his glee when he was dating Vanessa. His pride as a father. Kobe was extraterrestrial. His manner. His voice. His questions. His laugh. His non response. His affirmation. His displeasure. His determination. His focus. His intellect. His game. His aurora. Kobe Bean Bryant was never from this planet, and he didn't stay long enough😢
Met him several times too. He was just a different type of human
His non response to things always amazed me. Like straight up stone faced.
Well said!
@md1021 It wasn't an act. Whenever the conversation went down a dark hole or was based on foolishness, he would turn to 🧊 ice, and he exited soon thereafter.
He was gonna be president
Man, one of the most heart felt letters I have ever read. AI is the best! RIP KOBE! 🐐👆🏾🕊️🙏🏾💙💙
I listen too this every time before I hoop
Ok... Cool. Ish.. not really.
A.I. got so much heart. I've always loved that about him. I miss those days man.
Watching this just brings back so many memories. Thank You
A.I had the hardest crossover in NBA HISTORY ‼️
He’s in the top 10, no doubt!! Phenomenon talent …
PERIOD
Kyrie better but go on
My Daughter was 13 and here favorite was Allen Iverson, I scraped up money to take us to see Philadelphia vs Cleveland. Unfortunately they traded Allen to Denver before the game. She was so very disappointed, I just hugged her and said it's okay maybe we will catch him again. She wore her #3 Philadelphia Jersey dress back then. The look on her face damn near made me as her Dad Cry. She loved you Allen.
I felt that 😔
I felt that too. Maybe you can still make her dreams come true by one day going to see him. 🙏🏾💯
My favourite player speaking truth about my most respected player. Hitting deep
Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant are G.O.A.T,S they put there hearts into the game.
damn im goosebumps !!!imcrying right now!!!!
Same
Me too😢
AI a real onenfor this. He wasn't just respecting a fellow athlete. He was honoring his friend.
Look at me here crying for a man I never met but that will aways be my #1 NBA player ever R.I.P kobe may you and your little girl be in a beautiful place
That hits me so emotional... rip kobe ❤🩹 respect A.I. 😭😭😭
Thanks Chuck. From an LA kid. Kobe means so much to LA and the world, thanks for honoring him. And to Kobe, thanks for the memories.
Wow 😭Allen made me cry with his words and Wow It is incredible the way Kobe affected others with his personality! 😭MJ is my G.O.A.T. but Kobe is my number 2 G.O.A.T.! 😭😭
Agree and MJ 1 and Kobe 2 to like he said always and nobody will get them off.
Extremely heartfelt. Tears just fell at the end of this letter. Damn. Such an inspiration, when legends show deep respect to each other.
Dang man… never imagined AI would do something like this. So glad this was in my recommended videos.. Good job, Chuck! You straight up balled out on this. Kobe Bean def won’t ever be forgotten. 💜💛
Still can’t believe my hero is gone.
Awe... You will be too. 😂 Just "hang on" pony. 😁
Man the 2001 playoffs!! So many good memories, that’s when basketball was exciting for me. The kings, the sixers, spurs and Detroit and the Celtics all were teams we were always battling with. The good old days for me
Don't forget the Raptors. That series with the sixers was incredible
Don’t forget the 76ers vs Bucks
I found my self tearing up listening to this, I know his for real telling this special story on the court and off the court , Ai man 😭😭
A I has always been humbled and straight real I love this...
This video made be cry at work during my lunch break. R.I.P Kobe❤
Picking up my food at Applebees and I had to wipe my tears before going into the restaurant. When the heart speaks the heart listens.
Much love A.I. and…
Kobe❤️Rip my friend 🙏🏽
Very touching speech about Kobe. Kobe was one of the greatest basketball players to play the game Kobe rest in peace. God bless his family.
Damn, that was the most beautiful letter ever from a legend himself, got me crying now. As a [Kobe's] Lakers fan, I think I speak for the masses that AI was loved and respected by Lakers fans because we knew that when AI was on the floor we were going to see Kobe elevate and see some fireworks with these two on the floor. Outside of MJ, I have to agree, AI and Kobe were also by far the cream of the crop when it came to the game, the hungriest and most competitive. Those games were fun to watch.
Kobe bean Bryant always and forever thank you for all the memories 🙏🏻💜💛 Allen Iverson respect
One word… Beautiful. Thank you A.I. for this letter. Rest in Power Kobe. Salute to both of these legends!
This shit hit different when you lived thru it…I was 16 when they both got drafted…it wasn’t easy being a Kobe fan in Chicago back then. I’m glad this internet thing came along so Kobe can be appreciated by these young cats. Only strangers I ever loved was Kobe & D Rose. I was in the county when Kobe passed, & ninjas was sick. D Rose is the only player I ever wanted to play like outside of me being a child and wanting to be like Mike. But Kobe. Kobe is my favorite player of all time. & outside of a center, he’s the goat, him and Mike. There’s no difference to me between the two. They are the same person, same player… RIP killa
You are pure class, Chuck. You inspired so many to play ball. To hear these words come from someone as tough as you is inspiring and heartbreaking at the same time. ❤️
Even though I wasn't a Kobe/Lakers fans he was still a great former NBA Player & Legend Rip bro.
GODDAMN, this was fucking AMAZING. I'm fighting back tears sitting in my truck right now. Ive heard a lot of memorial tributes before, but hearing one with an NBA spin on it was so different and just hit in a completely different way. So much respect for Chuck for sharing this with the world. The man definitely has a way with words. RIP Kobe and his daughter.
Watching Basketball has never been the same for me since Kobe 😇 left us 😢Truly miss seeing his greatness 😭
When Kobe reaches out and hugs AI and the smile on his face brings me to tears.
This is a REAL TRUE BROTHER!...GOD BLESS KOBE...HE TOOK THIS GAME TO ANOTHER LEVEL!...It make all the Young Generations Want to Play HARD! Love YOU, AI! GOD BLESS!
Such a touching tribute to Kobe … Yes I am crying… Kobe was my favorite player ever! A 2nd place tie Magic and Bird ! Chuck u made me and I’m sure many more grown men cry…. Kobe is smiling down 💔🙏💔🙏
Kobe was my favorite player also.
Because of Kobe's death... I don't watch the Lakers anymore. I missed that Black Mamba Mentality.
It was amazing how NBA arena's use to sell out to watch Kobe.
@@ljsmixbox44 I agree, 100%. I don’t watch basketball that much anymore. I was a big Laker fan LeBron changed that ! You will not see another player with the mentality of the black Mamba ! Top 3 all time !
Boy I feel the same way my boi
The was one of the most touching tributes ever
@user-fk2is1bf3e
LeBron is nothing but a team hopper.
He doesn't have a dynasty like Kobe had with only one team..the Lakers.
If Kobe hopped from team to team...he would have at least 7 rings.
Kobe made the game exciting to all fans from around the league.
I don't think that fans would sell out an arena for LeBron the way Kobe did.
Dear AI, I'm known in LA as OG SinBad (C). I listened & watched your spill on Kobe and have embraced your heartfelt humility as you spoke of your guy.I luv U bro. as you also stand with the greatest whose done this B-Ball shit.Peace✌️ & Respect.
Man….this was dope….i miss this NBA….
What an amazing tribute. Really hurts still to this day to know he’s gone. Rest in peace Kobe & GiGi.
And rip to the all the others that passed away that day
I am a LA resident. I grew up an A.I. fan because of his he was an inspiration. He was a small guard with alot of heart. Always getting in the paint. Always getting to his spots dominating the game. Then I later grew to love Kobe's game too. Kobe became my favorite player to watch. His work ethic and determination gave him the best results on the court in my time. I am a proud Laker fan because of Kobe bean Bryant.
His HEART
Kobe#1 for life!! Thank you!!
Wow!! All NBA fans in Mexico cry Kobe. All my respects to AI for his sincere words and tribute, probably the most realistic... "..love you bro.."
❤ Kobe was my MJ , Iverson ending was amazing how can you say goodbye u can’t
AI and Kobe! This video brings back so many memories 😢 them were some all out brawls back then! I miss basketball when it was true love for the game, they played their games not rested all the time and they had the will and determination to win...realized that is why we play to get a championship not a participation award Rest Easy Kobe we love you for always💜💛 Thank you AI for that beautiful tribute...hes my number two also but your my #3❤
THE WAY THAT HE THAT KOBE & AI EMBRACED BUT HOW KOBE SHOWED THAT ❤️ & 🫡 NOT ONCE BUT TWICE SAYS IT ALL… ❤️ RIP KOBE & AI THANKS MY BROTHER ❤️ WE ALL NEED HEALTHY COMPETITION WITH THAT ITS NEVER HATRED OR ANIMOSITY TOWARDS THE END …JUST A REFLECTION OF WHAT HARD WORK BRINGS WHEN U LEVEL UP 💯
I cried throughout this, because Kobe was my fav basketball player. I feel AI kept it real, however Kobe is the greatest of all time. AI never got the recognition he deserved. In my top 10 ballers of all time. What a beautiful tribute to the goat.
Almost got me AI the tears was otw😂 love this. Rest easy KOBE and all on board that day ❤
Wow man.
This is very powerful.
One of the most heart felt talks ever.
Really trying to hold it in.
Much love to Iverson!!
Kobe is immortal !!!
Allen Iverson is Iconic forever ❤❤
I am a die hard Lakers fan and a die hard Kobe fan R.I.P to my idol....Iverson gave my Lakers at least a 30 piece easy every game in the finals....Both Kobe and Iverson the real business....RESPECT!!!!
Perfectly, said...
Who else started to cry like a Kid, and smile, then blow your nose from the crying.. Very Humbling. And emotional. To those that Love the Game whole Heartly, MJ, Kobe, A'i, Vince Carter, Reggie Miller were a ton of players that made watching the NBA so much fun, and difficult to do, it players like that, real athletes, that gave it there ALL!
I can't even watch BasketBall anymore... it's just not the Same!!
Players worked Hard, Sacrificed, and made a Point! 🏀🙏
There work ethics made that difference in the Game!💯
Can’t even watch it anymore 😢
I definitely cried and you’re so right about the legends you referred to and yes aside from a handful of players it’s so difficult to watch the NBA today…..
😢 me too, man that hit differently.
Not me! Crying over some basketball players I’ve never met? Never!
Negative part about all this is it brings nolstalgic depression. Miss it so so much when it used to be from 2000-2014. Family was close, sports were actually entertaining, life was just better
We lost Kobe way too soon. His persona transcended basketball. He was bigger than life. He was great on the court, I can only imagine what he would have done off the court. RIP KOBE!
RIP KOBE....YOU WAS THE BEST.....SO SO MANY TEARS
Man… right through the middle of my heart! ❤👏 Thank you A.I.
I cried too when Kobe died, still can’t believe it til this day. He is the reason I still try cause you never know, he never did it for anyone else but himself. I truly take that to heart. Pure joy and inspiration, I love you Bean and I’m sorry for you, Gigi and the rest of your family, flowers and you’ll always be a piece of my heart and soul. RIP 😭
THANK YOU CHUCK FOR REPRESENTING KOBE, MJ, & VIRGINIA/ TOP #5 POINT GUARDS EVER/
Jordan 🙌, Kobe🙌, Iverson 🙌 are with the same basketball pedigree.. they are all great, skillful, leader, determined, fierce players. All are exciting and very entertaining to watched play bball. I am glad to witness the greatness of all 3 players in the NBA.
I felt every word… Thank you very much dear A.I. for your beautiful message.
Mamba out, not forgotten…
Man that was touching! The greatest era of basketball it will never be the same - Rip Kobe
Allen Robinson you're an awesome player I watched you play all your games and that's nothing but love that you gave to the Bryant family that is so good I hope you've done better in your life which you are her and you just real person I love what you said about Kobe and always remember you are the best nothing but love from Fresno God loves
Got a grown man crying right now. Love you Allen Iverson! Thank you for sharing the video.