Kobe Bryant - Midrange Mastery 15/16

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  • čas přidán 17. 05. 2016
  • Kobe Bryant is the NBA’s third all-time leading scorer. He holds the second highest single scoring game in NBA history. Stats. Records. Glory. You’ve all read that stuff before. You know what goes on here.
    As a little tribute to his final season, I went over a few Lakers games (they were not great on the eyes; 17-65 never is), and gathered a few clips of what is often the most requested Kobe video I haven’t made yet. I will probably make a more expansive one at some point, but here’s the stuff from this season. Enjoy!
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Komentáře • 250

  • @alwaysahunned1017
    @alwaysahunned1017 Před 8 lety +239

    these shots are contested af

  • @wbx9126
    @wbx9126 Před 6 lety +342

    99 contested midrange + HoF Midrange Deadeye + HoF Difficult Shot

  • @bosilkof
    @bosilkof Před 8 lety +227

    crazy how little hops he has... the achilles injury took all his athleticism. but that form is always perfection

    • @omarfaridi
      @omarfaridi Před 8 lety +47

      +bosilkof imagine if that injury didn't happen...Kobe would have been deadly till he turned 40+....injuries suck

    • @am3818
      @am3818 Před 8 lety +51

      He would still be Kobe if he hadn't gotten hurt, he was aging so gracefully before the injury. 34 years old and still owning guys a decade younger than him, long live Kobe.

    • @canopaez4653
      @canopaez4653 Před 7 lety +7

      Adrian Flores actually the Achilles took his jump and the rotator cuff took his shot

    • @shinobi-wankenobi1100
      @shinobi-wankenobi1100 Před 6 lety +2

      Amateur Novice good point bro he would still be cooking kids younger than the time hes had playing in the nba. Crazy to think he dragged such a disappointing lakers squad at age 34 to the playoffs before getting injured. Smh i guess well live with what was, which was a spectacle to say the least.

    • @samuel2pac72
      @samuel2pac72 Před 5 lety +1

      @@am3818 17th season and looking like that, I would've almost suspect some kind of PED/HGH usage if it wasn't for the big weight loss, infamous Olympic training regimen and healed surgery. Maybe we're being a bit hyperbolic about how athletic he was in 2012-13 but he did look great.

  • @TheJanvicgwaps
    @TheJanvicgwaps Před 8 lety +158

    The Midrange died the Day Kobe said Mamba Out.

    • @TheJanvicgwaps
      @TheJanvicgwaps Před 8 lety +24

      Kobe creates his own Midrange with various flashy moves.

    • @jaykay8202
      @jaykay8202 Před 8 lety +2

      +Miesha THE GOAT Tate yo wtf..??

    • @jaykay8202
      @jaykay8202 Před 8 lety +16

      +Miesha THE GOAT Tate dirk lma and cp3 are good examples.... but bosh and irving?! irving gets most of his points attacking the basket... kobe gets like 3/4 of his shots from mid range... just like mj

    • @danknasty661
      @danknasty661 Před 8 lety +4

      shawn livingston too, he comes off the 3 point line and shoots mid range

    • @goodman5836
      @goodman5836 Před 7 lety +4

      Why does everybody forget KEVIN DURANT when talking Midrange? Dude is probably the best midrange shooter considering volume and efficiency

  • @brady.widlake
    @brady.widlake Před 4 lety +65

    Midrange shots are so underrated

  • @dontlikelebron
    @dontlikelebron Před 7 lety +74

    just makes me want to go to the gym

  • @marcericsonurian8178
    @marcericsonurian8178 Před 7 lety +53

    the saddest part about his retirement is that when you know that he still got it , only injuries can stop him

  • @MultiJlife
    @MultiJlife Před 8 lety +155

    Him and jordan are the greatest scorers the league has seen. Fade away, footwork, creativity. Complete package.

    • @ZainAli-pv1jn
      @ZainAli-pv1jn Před 8 lety +2

      Kareem

    • @Franco_City
      @Franco_City Před 8 lety +11

      yeah that hook shot cannot be duplicated by anyone which is nuts

    • @mrslick58
      @mrslick58 Před 6 lety +3

      Stanley Enemuo nah wilt

    • @kobebryant4748
      @kobebryant4748 Před 5 lety +9

      HGC 4E wilt played against farmers

    • @mrslick58
      @mrslick58 Před 5 lety +3

      Kobe Bryant wrong, he played against hall of famers. Do some research

  • @slickkones1191
    @slickkones1191 Před 8 lety +39

    i never seen anyone made more tough shots n still make em one after n when he get hot there no stoping him period

  • @ninjachannel007
    @ninjachannel007 Před 5 lety +7

    Definition of a scorer. Few players you'd rather have in the clutch or with the shot clock going down.

  • @sinatramnzzz928
    @sinatramnzzz928 Před 2 lety +5

    The release is fucken art. It’s a perfect shoulder line up . Flick of the wrist . It’s incredible to watch. RIP Kobe . We miss you homie

  • @rudycervantez2879
    @rudycervantez2879 Před 4 lety +14

    This video has taught me a lot. Miss you Kobe 🥺🙏🏽

  • @richieliu7140
    @richieliu7140 Před 5 lety +15

    When they say Klay's form is perfection

  • @Will-hg7dp
    @Will-hg7dp Před 8 lety +58

    shed a tear watching this , Kobe The last of the mid range breed...one of the fewest to pull up from the elbows....rarely Jordan

    • @jashandeepsingh7693
      @jashandeepsingh7693 Před 8 lety +1

      +Miesha THE GOAT Tate none of them play like kobe

    • @johnreysollesta7029
      @johnreysollesta7029 Před 8 lety +6

      Kawhi the new breed

    • @rocioleon4340
      @rocioleon4340 Před 8 lety

      +Jashandeep Singh haha none ever will

    • @devvv4616
      @devvv4616 Před 8 lety +16

      cant believe no one mentions Derozan. That guy plays like he's from a different era

    • @danknasty661
      @danknasty661 Před 8 lety +2

      shawn livingston also relies on the mid range, and i love watching him play because of it

  • @kirkdavis8964
    @kirkdavis8964 Před 2 lety +5

    Kobe post mid range game was beautiful to watch. He had beautiful footwork and learn it from Hakeem.

  • @SwipeDogg
    @SwipeDogg Před rokem +6

    Look at the level of defense he's facing night in night out. Who else is doing this? Nobody! 🐐

  • @chethomas2441
    @chethomas2441 Před 4 lety +6

    This man had it down to a science honestly it amazing to see how much he loves the game!!!

  • @bfe954
    @bfe954 Před 3 měsíci +1

    One of the most under appreciated aspects of athleticism in the game of basketball is balance. He has such incredible balance. Even on his misses, his feet are always in the right position. His hand placement is in point. You can see the effect of the thousands of reps. When other guys take these shots it doesn’t even look close to the same. They’re taking a different looking shot every time. It’s really incredible how consistent everything is with his form

  • @harishgupta2566
    @harishgupta2566 Před 3 lety +8

    Do not forget that all of them has great defence.

  • @warriorsteel1
    @warriorsteel1 Před rokem +3

    To be a great midrange shooter, you must be able to hit contested shots, and you must have the ability to create just enough space to be able to get the shot off without it getting blocked. Kobe mastered this style of play.

  • @102293
    @102293 Před 4 lety +5

    RIP Kobe 🙏. Forever one of the best to ever play

  • @jd3076
    @jd3076 Před 4 lety +3

    I dont think people realize how beautiful kobes shooting form is such a pretty flick of the wrist

  • @nbaclutchhoops1589
    @nbaclutchhoops1589 Před 3 lety +1

    Such a great farewell tour. During the games all anyone had to talk about was Kobe. It was crazy how literally nobody would talk about anything other than Kobe

  • @lucianosimmons3003
    @lucianosimmons3003 Před 5 lety +2

    So many technical artistic moments. The subtle differences in his turn around when needed. He could turn really sharp, crisp, mj like, or be fluid like water and smooth, like Reggie Miller. Such technical chess precision. How he'd put his foot into his opp knee just slightly enough to get spacing but not enough to lose his balance or get an O foul. Sheesh. /Salute Kobe.

  • @allamokrane2918
    @allamokrane2918 Před 7 lety +20

    Derozan is the midrange games savior

  • @marcellowheeler88
    @marcellowheeler88 Před 2 lety +2

    That mid range game is crucial when father time decides to come. Both MJ and Kobe perfected it.

  • @samuel2pac72
    @samuel2pac72 Před 5 lety +3

    Even in his last season where the tank was on "E" he was exhibiting beautiful mastery of the craft. The media has officially made him underrated believe it or not.

  • @johnnyguitarwatson5288
    @johnnyguitarwatson5288 Před rokem +1

    Straight props & a TRUE A+ TO THE HOMIE WHO PUT THIS MONTAGE TOGETHER! 🙏 BECAUSE %95 OF THIS KOBE HIGHLIGHT REEL/ FUNDAMENTAL TRAINING IS KOBE POST TORN ACHILLES INJURY!

  • @zhuboy
    @zhuboy Před 4 lety +1

    Going to ball for the first time in over a year. This was the correct video to watch.

  • @TakeABumpVC
    @TakeABumpVC Před 4 lety +2

    RIP Kobe

  • @marcosdelgado3142
    @marcosdelgado3142 Před 4 lety +4

    Rip Goat🐐😭🐍❤️

  • @chukaodilibe3794
    @chukaodilibe3794 Před 4 lety

    Contested shots are beautiful. Can’t deny.

  • @kirbyaugustine761
    @kirbyaugustine761 Před 26 dny

    Everything he’s shooting… long jumpers, midranges, layups all contested. No players backing away from him allowing him to drive to the basket.
    There’s MJ… Kobe and then everyone else.

  • @ChrisXIllustratesXGaming
    @ChrisXIllustratesXGaming Před 7 lety +8

    All of are the same shots no need to change same motion every time. The repetition of the guy is amazing.

  • @stevesibaja3123
    @stevesibaja3123 Před 2 lety +1

    Is been 2 Years since Kobe and Gigi died in a Helicopter Accident I still can't not believe it😥😥😥😥😥 RIP Kobe and Gigi Mamba Mentality Forever💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

  • @fatihbirkan3537
    @fatihbirkan3537 Před 3 lety +2

    That season he has no legs to throw the ball, you can see he adopted and changes his shooting form, but STILL!

  • @xudriz8860
    @xudriz8860 Před 3 lety +1

    Kobe became so good at mid range ,
    Rack up points shots

  • @DavidDeanBretton
    @DavidDeanBretton Před 7 lety +2

    the goat

  • @Joe4Co
    @Joe4Co Před 3 lety

    I still watch this videos. We need a video about the versatility of Bryant on offense.

  • @ajm469
    @ajm469 Před 8 lety +1

    He is a master of the mid range. I don't know anyone else who is better than him at that mid range shot

  • @HappyGuy343
    @HappyGuy343 Před 4 lety +1

    Man. His form and everything in this vid is perfect. He just lost so much lift in his legs. No wonder why he didn’t shoot well after his achilles injury

  • @bv2146
    @bv2146 Před 3 lety +2

    He probably didn’t even wanna go til 40 but man he could’ve still dominated if he didn’t have that injury. Rest In Peace Kobe

  • @dazhill50
    @dazhill50 Před 3 měsíci

    Kobe fading left was so beautiful

  • @ragnar27101
    @ragnar27101 Před 3 lety

    the man of tough shots

  • @memoirmystery
    @memoirmystery Před 3 lety +1

    That game against golden state when he tore his Achilles, was the last time we saw superstar Kobe. 🥺

  • @swagtropolis4322
    @swagtropolis4322 Před 8 lety

    Love your videos. Can you do one for Iguodala and Westbrook?

  • @stephere9240
    @stephere9240 Před 2 lety

    Man, I miss Kobe

  • @marchingforward2056
    @marchingforward2056 Před 4 měsíci

    If Only Kobe still alive today. He could pass this knowledge to players like Anthony Edwards.

  • @JoshyB2W
    @JoshyB2W Před 5 lety +10

    Mid range deadeye hof

  • @Shenidedasheveci77
    @Shenidedasheveci77 Před 2 lety

    Thx

  • @deontaesims8250
    @deontaesims8250 Před 6 lety

    Classic

  • @ballislife9449
    @ballislife9449 Před 8 lety

    Love mamba🏀♥️

  • @Hoodratliker
    @Hoodratliker Před 6 lety

    This Kobe guy could be a good player some day

  • @siggietyrone3965
    @siggietyrone3965 Před 6 lety +4

    5:03 damn never knew kobe did durant like that.

  • @liana.chawngthu
    @liana.chawngthu Před 5 lety +2

    This is the reason why he shoots 45℅ from the fields

  • @alexandredominique952
    @alexandredominique952 Před 3 lety +1

    One day I will be just like him

  • @MaxG-sx5vd
    @MaxG-sx5vd Před 3 lety

    I’m a die hard laker fan.. and I really miss Kobe and his assassin mentality after watching game 5 of the NBA finals. Fuck

  • @careydanna4924
    @careydanna4924 Před 5 lety

    Kobe/Dirk Fade Combo Goats!!!!

  • @reggiecarter9581
    @reggiecarter9581 Před 4 lety

    LORD I MISS HIM🙏🏿😔😔😔

  • @Jok28
    @Jok28 Před 8 lety

    Cool

  • @Jdotwriter24_
    @Jdotwriter24_ Před 5 měsíci

  • @nicholas_ablong
    @nicholas_ablong Před 8 lety

    LOL @ the ending :
    "UNBELIEVABLE!!"

  • @Mayordomo32
    @Mayordomo32 Před 6 lety +5

    Kobe should've teamed up with the OKC Thunder back in 2013 instead of making the failed Laker superteam with old man Nash.

    • @simon2091
      @simon2091 Před 4 lety +1

      Connor is loyalty even a thing now?

  • @nabii5951
    @nabii5951 Před 4 lety +5

    If you look at the great, most athletic, hyper-superstars the NBA ever had, they all started with mediocre jumpshots. But, towards the end, the were still able to produce at a high level because they replaced the athleticism with immaculate jumpers.

  • @TheBlairWitch2024
    @TheBlairWitch2024 Před měsícem

    ❤❤

  • @kkuanhui
    @kkuanhui Před 6 měsíci

    The moment he drives to baseline, game over.

  • @BenBen-mw2nz
    @BenBen-mw2nz Před 6 lety

    Wow

  • @Kal-El207
    @Kal-El207 Před 2 lety +4

    He looks like the only one actually trying his hardest on the court. Always loved this guy for that man.

  • @serebee9572
    @serebee9572 Před 8 lety +2

    damn lakers are down in just about every clip this video

    • @ogloc4478
      @ogloc4478 Před 6 lety

      Sere Bee no shit they went 17-65 that year

  • @TJzWayyy
    @TJzWayyy Před 6 lety +15

    You don't have a Jordan compilation of these? I think he's the midrange king

  • @jayflores3175
    @jayflores3175 Před 5 lety +2

    He did it with 1 to 2 dribbles stop on a dime to pull up !! Go to moves!!

  • @viseversa6161
    @viseversa6161 Před 3 lety

    I like mid range game player

  • @fp6751
    @fp6751 Před 3 lety

    rip mamba

  • @lourdesroma7823
    @lourdesroma7823 Před 4 lety +3

    *Mamba out*

  • @sunnydhaliwal4403
    @sunnydhaliwal4403 Před 8 lety +2

    Beginning Kobe jab rip into a pull up J

  • @nhodzky31
    @nhodzky31 Před 3 lety

    😔

  • @mosalman852
    @mosalman852 Před 6 lety

    Only one way of guarding this man keep him out near the three point line before he catches the ball other than that it’s gg

  • @Dracovibes308
    @Dracovibes308 Před 8 lety

    One last request bro lol josh Richardson defense lol

  • @ryder7459
    @ryder7459 Před 3 lety +1

    Tough shots but damn it bugs me how in each clip, theres a teammate wide open.

    • @kicks2450
      @kicks2450 Před 3 lety

      It’s cause that’s he’s range and he’s really clutch almost ever time he makes those

  • @kevinhayden9030
    @kevinhayden9030 Před 5 lety

    Mid range for real.

  • @richhonorable
    @richhonorable Před 8 lety +1

    PLEASE GIVE US ANOTHER KYRIE CLINIC...PLEASE

  • @serebee9572
    @serebee9572 Před 8 lety

    to think this was in his last season

  • @unboundfull
    @unboundfull Před 5 lety

    His much more effective going in his right

  • @chochang9528
    @chochang9528 Před 4 lety

    Mj...kobe....kawhi

  • @Will-hg7dp
    @Will-hg7dp Před 8 lety +1

    evin gualberto Kobe defense? any matchup he took serious he did a decent job

    • @EvinGualberto
      @EvinGualberto  Před 8 lety

      +Will McCoy czcams.com/video/arLqY4lJ4oc/video.html
      AND
      czcams.com/video/NiyODnD0V5k/video.html

    • @Will-hg7dp
      @Will-hg7dp Před 8 lety

      +Evin Gualberto I meant this season 2015-2016

    • @dylankalonji443
      @dylankalonji443 Před 8 lety +4

      +Will McCoy he barley played D this season

  • @TheChameleonCarroll
    @TheChameleonCarroll Před 3 lety +1

    Best midrange shooter besides Jordan

  • @drugpeclo3780
    @drugpeclo3780 Před 6 lety

    MJ is the midrange king but Damn Kobe your my fucking favorite

  • @BagavanSmokey
    @BagavanSmokey Před 3 lety

    Remember kids. Its all about being squared up

  • @jamesho9670
    @jamesho9670 Před 4 lety +1

    0:50

  • @anthonylumsey2788
    @anthonylumsey2788 Před 5 lety +1

    This is part of the reason he is the GOAT... mid-range game!!!!
    But at the same time, without MJ there's no Kobe!!!
    23 turned 8 into 24!!!

  • @jujubee4249
    @jujubee4249 Před 2 lety

    MJ had a way better fade-away but i think kobe has the better stop and pop

  • @am3818
    @am3818 Před 8 lety +1

    Lebron disliked this

  • @detrakz4884
    @detrakz4884 Před 2 lety

    Somebody please send this to Jayson Tatum

  • @edwinhunnet2666
    @edwinhunnet2666 Před 4 lety

    If I have this midrange package I’m fucking everybody on the court up!! ISO ball all day!

  • @kaseywinbornery5258
    @kaseywinbornery5258 Před 6 lety

    Magic, bird, jordan, west, bryant, Russell, jabar, Stockton, Malone, LeBron, and there's more lol

  • @toastgolf
    @toastgolf Před 6 měsíci

    You could play perfect defense and it would still just avoid your fingertips.

  • @King_Ced
    @King_Ced Před 5 lety

    Bron needs to work as hard as Kobe if he wants to be better than him....kobe is way better still

  • @Goatfan2k
    @Goatfan2k Před rokem

    And me looking at lebrick midrange shots 😂 💀💀💀

  • @khangquocnguyen9831
    @khangquocnguyen9831 Před 4 měsíci

    is the first play travel ???