Kobe Bryant & Tracy McGrady Interview Part 2: Why Kobe wishes T-Mac had been his teammate | The Jump

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  • Tracy McGrady and Kobe Bryant sit down with Rachel Nichols of The Jump for an exclusive interview, describing a game between the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers in 2002-03 and an elbow Kobe put into T-Mac's back (0:58) , how Kobe wishes McGrady would have been his teammate, their thoughts on James Harden's play with the Houston Rockets, their takes on Anthony Davis wanting a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, LeBron James' groin injury and how it relates to Kobe's Achilles, and whether they would return to the NBA.
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  • @Londonsworld2012
    @Londonsworld2012 Před 5 lety +4473

    Who else smiling from ear to ear watching this

    • @intalent
      @intalent Před 5 lety +79

      I didn't want the damn video to end!

    • @pvhep4036
      @pvhep4036 Před 5 lety +13

      Me! I watched the part of the dunkcontest 4 times! Shame it wasnt any longer

    • @nasirjones9149
      @nasirjones9149 Před 4 lety

      Me lol

    • @johancorrales6537
      @johancorrales6537 Před 4 lety

      JRstylez til this day!! D wilder voice

    • @BlackKen_M
      @BlackKen_M Před 4 lety +2

      JRstylez thought I was the only one

  • @youngboy_chiefkeefsosa3856
    @youngboy_chiefkeefsosa3856 Před 5 lety +5544

    This is Legendary I can watch them talk basketball all day

  • @desmondtan2237
    @desmondtan2237 Před 4 lety +2276

    tracy and kobe chemistry is GOLD

    • @ave3.727
      @ave3.727 Před 4 lety +54

      you can see the love they have for each other

    • @Youngcashflymoney
      @Youngcashflymoney Před 4 lety +6

      Desmond Tan its like pg and kawhi..

    • @wiseguy2312
      @wiseguy2312 Před 4 lety +13

      Like Will Smith and Martin in bad boys lol

    • @chrisedwards1718
      @chrisedwards1718 Před 3 lety +12

      @@Youngcashflymoney this didn't age well

    • @mgcballa2010
      @mgcballa2010 Před 3 lety +4

      @@chrisedwards1718 😂😂

  • @hsalman007
    @hsalman007 Před 4 lety +849

    Kobe: "imagine, a 42 year old dunk contest champion!"
    McGrady: "you just tryna tear his achillies"

    • @sololifegee6514
      @sololifegee6514 Před 3 lety +30

      That was funny lol

    • @Dean_Winchester247
      @Dean_Winchester247 Před 3 lety +53

      VC's windmill is still better than most of the other young players' windmills. He's the best of the best at windmill dunks.

    • @VampireHunterD44
      @VampireHunterD44 Před 3 lety +18

      Bruh, I was dead!!😂🤣🤣
      T-Mac: "Bruh, don't get on that with her..."😒
      Me:🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @massivoset
      @massivoset Před 2 lety +2

      Bro he died at 41 😮 chills

  • @xdivisionvision
    @xdivisionvision Před 5 lety +3573

    Prime TMac and Kobe is like watching sub zero vs scorpion

  • @bishomon
    @bishomon Před 5 lety +1897

    Give Kobe and T-Mac their own 1 hour show. Highest rated show in ESPN history guaranteed.

    • @madara792
      @madara792 Před 5 lety +58

      Interviewing NBA legends every week. First episode has got to be AI and KG!

    • @allenjacob2719
      @allenjacob2719 Před 5 lety +26

      That would be dope they wouldn’t let it happen though the media hates Kobe. Look how they did him for his Oscar smh.

    • @chron151
      @chron151 Před 5 lety +4

      @@madara792 They'd need a curse button like the one that KG has on Area21. LOL!

    • @intalent
      @intalent Před 5 lety +2

      hell yeah

    • @calebm.8264
      @calebm.8264 Před 5 lety +2

      I'm with you on that

  • @nosrejadorable
    @nosrejadorable Před 4 lety +1339

    No wonder TMac is emotional right now. They had a different bond that him and Kobe had.

    • @sofiyarini
      @sofiyarini Před 4 lety +47

      yeah they go way back, i was crying watch his reaction to Kobe's death 😢

    • @queenvashti2889
      @queenvashti2889 Před 4 lety +21

      Exactly! This really hurt man.....

    • @michaelpeterson6900
      @michaelpeterson6900 Před 4 lety +53

      Kobe didn't have many real friends. But Tracy was definitely 1 of the few.

    • @taylorwaylor8965
      @taylorwaylor8965 Před 4 lety +14

      Yeah this is his true BFF

    • @lish306
      @lish306 Před 4 lety +19

      Kobe respected him T Mac is a GOAT

  • @IceMan-ed6fb
    @IceMan-ed6fb Před 4 lety +2966

    It's like my brain can't accept it

    • @TMacandKobe4real
      @TMacandKobe4real Před 4 lety +67

      I'm all fucked up too.....we all are😞💔

    • @brifo3394
      @brifo3394 Před 4 lety +38

      For sure, feels like a nightmare and haven't woken up yet.

    • @wwayne3883
      @wwayne3883 Před 4 lety +34

      Most fucked up feeling ever

    • @basedgod6970
      @basedgod6970 Před 4 lety +19

      Long live the great 8 💜

    • @Dboigames
      @Dboigames Před 4 lety +18

      I am hurting man

  • @94mikless
    @94mikless Před 5 lety +2641

    Can we have 400 hours of this interview please?

  • @aleclouison
    @aleclouison Před 5 lety +1519

    love their dynamic. what I love about Kobe is even though he respected all these guys, he never showed it until after he retired. On the court he wanted to kill everyone on the other team. Truly a great competitor.

    • @skip1837
      @skip1837 Před 5 lety +45

      That's that xhit Giannis got .. that's why I tune in to see the Bucks play Giannis wants that crown

    • @mkb9122
      @mkb9122 Před 5 lety +43

      but lebron make friends and wants to play for them LOL. kobe is a killa

    • @NateT092
      @NateT092 Před 5 lety +14

      got it and study his game/mentality from goat MJ.

    • @cthaxton1005
      @cthaxton1005 Před 5 lety +24

      Nobody showed respect on the court lol. You know how many fights, dead mom jokes, kid jokes, basketball jokes were thrown around on the court back then

    • @macnificent4
      @macnificent4 Před 5 lety +7

      KingLeo80 more losses too

  • @lllcraiglll
    @lllcraiglll Před 4 lety +1035

    As a diehard TMac fan when I was younger, I disliked Kobe. But then as years went by, I couldn’t help but to respect him and acknowledge him as one of the greatest who ever played. It is so hard to believe that he passed away in this fashion, before he even made the hall of fame. May Kobe and his daughter GiGi Rest In Peace. I shall be forever inspired by his Mamba mentality.

    • @marcuswilliams2910
      @marcuswilliams2910 Před 4 lety +35

      I feel the same way bro. I loved TMac as a youngn & hated Kobe b/c he was his rival more than anyone else. I always respected his game no matter how much I didn't like him but as he showed more of his personality the older he got I began to like him too to the point where I was rooting for him his last couple seasons & was pissed when they let him play 40 + min a game & he tore his Achilles b/c I knew he'd never be our Mamba again. Being from philly with him & his daughter dying like that has the whole city feeling empty

    • @robhova
      @robhova Před 4 lety +9

      I wouldn't say I hated Kobe but I was like naw Tmac better. I was a Grant Hill fan more than anything I saw a few games were Tmac played in his rookie and sophomore season and said this dude is going to be problem if he gets to shine. Them both landing in Orlando and Grant being out I was like time for the Tmac show and he did not disappoint.

    • @christopherpeterson4106
      @christopherpeterson4106 Před 4 lety +8

      Well said we all share (in this comment) share that sentiment T-mac 4 life Rest easy Bean ♾️

    • @sdidadon8445
      @sdidadon8445 Před 4 lety +3

      Likewise! Well said!

    • @EggsEzz
      @EggsEzz Před 4 lety +6

      Same with me. I completely agree. I used to root against Kobe and love making Kobe jokes with my friends but I couldn't help but respect him as his career progressed because he worked so hard and earned his success. I even cried at his retirement so this is like a million times harder. Also keeping the other victim's family in my prayers.

  • @Dr_Jim57
    @Dr_Jim57 Před 5 měsíci +24

    Kobe was spot on with Harden "he'll never win a championship with that style of play". And he was speaking from personal experience. When he was young he tried to do it all and kept coming up short, but it wasn't until he embraced his dynamic with Shaq that the titles started coming in
    He also predicted correctly how Lebron could still continue playing for years to come. Brilliant basketball mind

    • @flex6965
      @flex6965 Před 3 měsíci +1

      One of them ones

  • @samuel2pac72
    @samuel2pac72 Před 5 lety +664

    Kobe Bryant interviews are always worth watching.

    • @tylerb325
      @tylerb325 Před 5 lety +26

      You could honestly listen to Kobe talk basketball ALL DAY. Simply brilliant & beyond eloquent. It's beyond me how people never mention him in the list of the greatest minds to ever play the game. He's probably watched and studied more tape than any player in the history of this league.

    • @miguelhernandez1248
      @miguelhernandez1248 Před 5 lety

      He leaves you wanting to hear more 😒

    • @yonaxl
      @yonaxl Před 5 lety +1

      Yes his analysis is deep and always surprises you what he notices

  • @sixtynine-eo5dt
    @sixtynine-eo5dt Před 5 lety +412

    I like how they both just boomerang the compliments back to each other 😂 legends.

  • @anthonyb2559
    @anthonyb2559 Před 4 lety +612

    These young dudes don't know... This was one of the best rivalries in NBA history.

    • @dot_380gaming
      @dot_380gaming Před 4 lety +26

      DaRomeo and the best thing about it is, off the court, they’re brothers. They respected each other so much.

    • @TMacandKobe4real
      @TMacandKobe4real Před 3 lety +2

      💯💯💯

    • @brothadude
      @brothadude Před 3 lety +11

      If Tracy had a better team they would be both be in the finals

    • @livingtruth8578
      @livingtruth8578 Před 3 lety +16

      @@brothadude if Grant Hill were healthy, it could’ve happened.

    • @user-ew5hv1kd7m
      @user-ew5hv1kd7m Před 3 lety +26

      @@livingtruth8578 and Tim Duncan was gonna sign with Orlando in 2000. Imagine Kobe vs Tmac and Shaq vs Tim Duncan

  • @murisdemirovic3364
    @murisdemirovic3364 Před 4 měsíci +4

    His take on Harden was spot on..Kobe would have made a great coach 💯

  • @dps253
    @dps253 Před 4 lety +298

    My heart goes out to T-Mac. You can see why his tears just streaming down nonstop during his interview with Rachel. He is in pain to lose a close friend, who could make him laugh, and who could be laughed at by him, without the slightest of the superstar swagger. And now, there is only echo of emptiness.

  • @nathanrspain
    @nathanrspain Před 4 lety +346

    His mentality was 20 years ahead of his time.

    • @nevilleeasley5738
      @nevilleeasley5738 Před 4 lety +9

      VISIONEER

    • @AlexandreG
      @AlexandreG Před 3 lety +14

      It was not. His mentality is timeless, coming 2050 there's not gonna be a single player with his mentality, NBA keeps getting softer

  • @theiggod6921
    @theiggod6921 Před 5 lety +611

    I remember Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, and Kobe Bryant putting on a show every night back in the day! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @jullius.6433
      @jullius.6433 Před 5 lety +23

      TheIGGod more physical too. Not this James Harden get touch and a foul.

    • @deweydewey712
      @deweydewey712 Před 5 lety +31

      Dont forget vc

    • @leafsfan1728
      @leafsfan1728 Před 5 lety +14

      Back when basketball was truly enjoyable to watch!! So many stars and great teams!!

    • @yusefimmanuel6377
      @yusefimmanuel6377 Před 5 lety +21

      The early 2000 was still 🔥. It was a carryover from the 90s. The fuckboys they have now is a carryover from the late 2000s.

    • @hcf797
      @hcf797 Před 5 lety +2

      The good ole days

  • @alexandersmith2895
    @alexandersmith2895 Před 4 lety +158

    This hit different now that he is gone😔😔

  • @JOHN-rt7jk
    @JOHN-rt7jk Před 4 lety +64

    You could see that drive and serious in kobes face when he said he could come back if he wanted to, thats the black mamba

  • @hassanhaulcy
    @hassanhaulcy Před 5 lety +1814

    They would've been an unstoppable duo bruh.

    • @real96
      @real96 Před 5 lety +67

      @Nolay Austin he just said himself he wanted to lmao

    • @Cochise954
      @Cochise954 Před 5 lety +34

      they would have been destroying the league.

    • @julioelchavez2889
      @julioelchavez2889 Před 5 lety +18

      No one else would touch the ball

    • @colbylynes
      @colbylynes Před 5 lety +18

      they wouldve been the tom bradys of the nba with ppl hating them winning so damn much lol

    • @jvkenshin416
      @jvkenshin416 Před 5 lety +34

      They would've been like Jordan and Pippen.

  • @InitialXG
    @InitialXG Před 5 lety +372

    Kobe knows VC is the dunking goat. I’ve never seen Kobe not be competitive except in this video lol

    • @onelyfemusic6213
      @onelyfemusic6213 Před 5 lety +10

      He said when he was real young Vince was better than him at dunking

    • @DJSkandalous
      @DJSkandalous Před 5 lety +15

      Vince vs Kobe vs T-Mac and then throw in someone like Antwan Jaminson. It would have been one of the best contest ever. Damn

    • @terryjfk8593
      @terryjfk8593 Před 5 lety +15

      bruh kobe and T-MAC used do some sick ass inn game dunks tho too i think people forget but VC dunking goat

    • @phillyd2738
      @phillyd2738 Před 5 lety

      He s not the dunking Goat Shawn Kemp is

    • @ek274
      @ek274 Před 5 lety +3

      I definitely think VC is on top when it comes to dunking, but I really think Kobe's biggest weakness in dunking was his hand size. MJ, Tmac, Vince all have bigger hands that can palm the ball like glue is on there. Steve Francis was also a perfect example of this. Dude had crazy bunnies but had to dunk the ball with more of his wrist at times

  • @CLLife
    @CLLife Před 4 lety +258

    T-MAC TAKE CARE OF HIS FAMILY BROTHER THEY GONNA NEED SOMEBODY HE TRUST.

  • @Bryponce23
    @Bryponce23 Před 4 lety +64

    WOW that synchronicity at 3:59! Both show their brilliant basketball minds!

  • @KTKZon58
    @KTKZon58 Před 5 lety +1597

    Kobe started teaching class when Rachel asked him the Harden question 😂😂😂

    • @markfalconnerida5711
      @markfalconnerida5711 Před 4 lety +73

      When your getting old you become wiser, I agree on what Kobe said regarding James Harden.

    • @stealthiscool
      @stealthiscool Před 4 lety +53

      G Mass because he’s been there, he’s seen that absolutely dominating the ball doesn’t win championships whilst deferring more to your teammates puts the team in a much better position if they’re good enough

    • @specialk864
      @specialk864 Před 4 lety +17

      James Harden is an average basketball player, AT BEST, who, occasionally, happens to get lucky, and an absolutely horrible team mate. the Rockets will NEVER win it all as long as Hardens playin for em’... no matter who they put around em’.

    • @ifeellikeyeezus8525
      @ifeellikeyeezus8525 Před 4 lety +21

      Special K you just a hater. Kobe said harden is the most similar to him in the league offense wise

    • @stopplaying6605
      @stopplaying6605 Před 4 lety +4

      Special K your really gonna use the word average?, harden is one of the stars. he’ll be remembered as one of the best

  • @cecilraynor2423
    @cecilraynor2423 Před 5 lety +283

    who would ever thought tmac and kobe would ever be doing a interview together........this some legendary shit.

  • @Ancelottiinzaghi
    @Ancelottiinzaghi Před 4 lety +80

    Watching this makes me feel he’s still alive. What a great man and what a great pair here.

  • @chrismsantosi9983
    @chrismsantosi9983 Před 4 lety +87

    Rest in Paradise my brother . Thank u for everything . We are Greatful . U are missed dearly . One Love . 🏀💔😔

  • @alexandergoldman
    @alexandergoldman Před 5 lety +183

    Vince Carter @ 7:10....still has the SMOOTHEST WINDMILL IN THE NBA in 2019. Dude is effin unreal. Props to Kobe for admitting that he wouldn't go anywhere near a dunk contest that has Vince in it...Kobe knows Vince is the greatest dunker of all time

  • @Luke24160
    @Luke24160 Před 5 lety +306

    I’m 25 years old feeling like I’m 12 watching this video. Arguably my 2 favorite players of all time!

  • @Theak47forall
    @Theak47forall Před 3 lety +72

    Oh man how i miss Kobe. I can't even imagine how loosing him feel to his family. Rest in Peace Kobe. My number 1 always and forever.

  • @philly4yoyo
    @philly4yoyo Před 4 lety +30

    Such a dads at a cookout or barbershop interview lol.
    Rest easy Kobe and Gianna Bryant, John, Keri and Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah and Payton Chester, Christina Mauser, and Ara Zobayan.

  • @Layzee888
    @Layzee888 Před 5 lety +415

    I want to see an interview with Kobe and A.I. next!!!

  • @primejudicator7817
    @primejudicator7817 Před 5 lety +449

    I fell out when Kobe said he was going to test that back. You might be my best friend in the whole wide world...but I'm still gonna take yo' ass out if it means I get the W. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @intalent
      @intalent Před 5 lety +21

      he's so petty lol

    • @Entertainus808
      @Entertainus808 Před 5 lety +18

      1:35 big elbow in the back. Tested his back alright😂😂

    • @killabee5810
      @killabee5810 Před 4 lety +1

      i dont see anything wrong.

    • @towoawawaboofficial
      @towoawawaboofficial Před 4 lety +3

      Competition is a hell of a word🤣😂😂

    • @benitocamela6336
      @benitocamela6336 Před 4 lety +6

      That's what competing is all about. On the court/field/pitch I'm out there to win, outside it's another story.

  • @LCB-gz8cz
    @LCB-gz8cz Před 4 lety +33

    i struggle with depression and been for a very long time. i found kobe when he died, and the last 2 weeks his mentality have been helping me out of bed when i really didn´t have to wake up. thanks for being you, kobe

  • @user-xe2io2go1f
    @user-xe2io2go1f Před 4 lety +70

    Tracy really loved him and looked up to him. Their bromance is dope to watch ♥️

  • @culleeyy
    @culleeyy Před 5 lety +1547

    Kobe and T-Mac like watching Goku and Vegeta

    • @ENB90
      @ENB90 Před 5 lety +88

      Except Vegeta is stronger in this scenario. Kobe is more like Vegeta than Goku imo at least personality-wise.

    • @anthonydontoh5383
      @anthonydontoh5383 Před 5 lety +4

      That's so apt

    • @leonardobraynen1524
      @leonardobraynen1524 Před 5 lety +7

      Dude, somewhere in this thread, i'm saying the same thing!
      Good call!

    • @hoodieboy1515
      @hoodieboy1515 Před 5 lety +12

      To me it’s more of Naruto & Sasuke haha

    • @jordyottewalder4145
      @jordyottewalder4145 Před 5 lety +21

      ENB90 in my opinión Kobe is goku cause he always worked harder

  • @kobejordan3420
    @kobejordan3420 Před 5 lety +1033

    “Have you seen the dunk contests these last few years?” 😂😂😂😂

    • @sneezy-e
      @sneezy-e Před 5 lety +81

      But LaVine and Gordon was epic so lets not rewrite history

    • @mikeuzumaki775
      @mikeuzumaki775 Před 5 lety +4

      Yeah, these last few years were actually dope!! Kobe wrong!

    • @SuperAnuar1234
      @SuperAnuar1234 Před 5 lety +84

      @@sneezy-e that was the only good year of the las 10 at least

    • @srod8818
      @srod8818 Před 5 lety

      Real talk LMFAO 🤣 😂

    • @1216Davis
      @1216Davis Před 5 lety

      @@sneezy-e Yes,Yes my

  • @JasonWindsor88
    @JasonWindsor88 Před 3 lety +44

    It’s bittersweet to see how well Kobe & T Mac’s personalities mesh & the chemistry these two legends have because you know they would’ve been good friends til they were old men

  • @lagisole
    @lagisole Před 4 lety +50

    "I will enter the things that I know I can win" 😎

    • @sololifegee6514
      @sololifegee6514 Před 3 lety

      Best line right there

    • @exxie1
      @exxie1 Před 3 lety +1

      Words of wisdom, love you Kobe... miss you everyday

  • @light-waitghost3682
    @light-waitghost3682 Před 5 lety +364

    T-Mac on Kobe saying Vince Carter should enter the dunk contest, "Now you're trying to tear his Achilles!"

  • @iskobab1986
    @iskobab1986 Před 5 lety +224

    This video will be one of the most popular video of all time about basketball

    • @anteriostokes5820
      @anteriostokes5820 Před 5 lety +4

      MII this is post basketball career don’t make yourself look like a goofy bro

  • @salmanmohamed8371
    @salmanmohamed8371 Před 4 lety +23

    “Heroes come and go, but legends live on forever”. 💔

  • @nothanks6290
    @nothanks6290 Před 4 lety +30

    Rest In Peace a legend
    24 never dies

  • @toysofarkham
    @toysofarkham Před 5 lety +2807

    F this... I’m puttin em together on 2k

  • @Allaluca
    @Allaluca Před 5 lety +157

    Good job ESPN, this is what people wanna watch!
    rewatching this interview.....it just breaks my heart

  • @RiruKrypto_
    @RiruKrypto_ Před 4 lety +72

    1:50 Kobe be like I just wanna test his back to see if it's healthy. lmao

  • @gilbertmanayan8721
    @gilbertmanayan8721 Před 4 lety +16

    I'm not crying you're crying 😭 rest easy mamba 💛💜

  • @KevinRynd
    @KevinRynd Před 5 lety +149

    Two living legends. Good people they are

  • @miguelmatthewsvillanueva959
    @miguelmatthewsvillanueva959 Před 5 lety +368

    Kobe and Tracy would be one of the most athletic duos 🤷‍♂️🚫🧢

    • @mrblend
      @mrblend Před 5 lety +11

      VC and Tmac were.

    • @BigMy28
      @BigMy28 Před 5 lety +6

      Fastbreak would have been crazy and their prime together

    • @tygarflinstone643
      @tygarflinstone643 Před 5 lety +4

      Would have been like Jordan and pippen

    • @damarimoland1613
      @damarimoland1613 Před 5 lety

      MMVXII staples would’ve been lit 😪

    • @palenque4477
      @palenque4477 Před 5 lety

      Lakers almost traded for t mac on draft night

  • @nojnoj594
    @nojnoj594 Před rokem +8

    Those guys at their prime, never thought of teaming up. Such a privilege to watch them do what they got to do.

  • @airfuture9464
    @airfuture9464 Před 4 lety +102

    Tracy McGrady was so good bruh, but his back spasms would always show up and derail him thru out his career. Plus, Tracy never had a collection of brothers ready to ride with him for a title run.

    • @TopOpp59
      @TopOpp59 Před 2 lety

      Atleast he got his ring but it was in his last seasons with the Spurs

    • @shemardavis8811
      @shemardavis8811 Před 2 lety

      @@TopOpp59 ummm Tracy doesn’t have a ring sir lol. Trace Mcgrady last season was in 2013. Spurs won the title in 2014

    • @sweetjones9302
      @sweetjones9302 Před 2 lety

      @@TopOpp59 sorry buddy your wrong

  • @george4272
    @george4272 Před 5 lety +316

    I miss those days with all of my heart. Talent was spread all over the league ; Kobe, TMAC , VINCE , AI, Pierce, RAY , Corey , KG , Tim , Dwade , Lebron etc. etc. Nowadays everybody want to play together. You have around 15-20 teams that are unwatchable / absolutely horrible. Only 4-5 teams are decent and you know who will win in October. I really miss the old days

    • @lancejacobsen8372
      @lancejacobsen8372 Před 5 lety +6

      Lets not forget the Eastern conference was absolutely trash during that era also. Western conference was where it was at. Kobe is my all-time favorite player.

    • @RonaldDorsinator
      @RonaldDorsinator Před 5 lety +6

      I love the fact the fact that I got to see Jordan, Shaq, Penny, Grant hill, AI, Kobe, Vince T-Mac and Lebron play

    • @RealFuckingReviews
      @RealFuckingReviews Před 5 lety +25

      Corey?? As in maggete??? 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😂

    • @Joza_17
      @Joza_17 Před 5 lety +8

      This season is quite distributed
      Bucks Greek Freak
      Toronto kawhi
      Celtics Kyrie
      Rockets Harden
      Spurs Derozen
      Lakers James
      Nuggets Nikola
      Pacers Oladipo
      76ers Joel Emiid
      OKC Westbrook + PG13
      Portland Damian Lillard
      Jazz Donovan (last yr dunk contest champ)
      Heat Wade
      Pistols Griffin
      NOP AD (trading soon)

    • @RealFuckingReviews
      @RealFuckingReviews Před 5 lety +6

      You always knew who was goin to win in October back then as well. It was either going to be Los Angeles, or San Antonio.

  • @BornLegend1
    @BornLegend1 Před 5 lety +140

    7:30 Kobe: “Have you seen the dunk contest these last few years”😂😂

    • @samsmlee
      @samsmlee Před 5 lety +2

      @TheRealist 811 I agree, except, 2016 dunk contest was actually better than MJ vs Dominique in almost every aspect.
      Go watch it again. MJ and Dominique would've been eliminated in first round if they were doing those dunks in 2016.

    • @haoyuwang24
      @haoyuwang24 Před 5 lety +2

      Kobe must be watched all of those dunks to make that comment hahah

    • @DaveDEF82
      @DaveDEF82 Před 5 lety +1

      Vince Carter in his prime would have even had a real hard time with Lavine and Gordon. Those two are freaks and have been since their highschool days.

  • @ogcellus7225
    @ogcellus7225 Před 3 lety +3

    Miss you Kobe

  • @Dudesaidthat
    @Dudesaidthat Před 2 lety +4

    Feel like this interview so underratedably legendary

  • @hbkinfluence
    @hbkinfluence Před 5 lety +146

    "the love is gone" -tmac... underrated sad comment of the year

    • @bupsmertozkal
      @bupsmertozkal Před 4 lety +8

      Man he's probably pissed at basketball up to this age. He could have deleted MJ's name off if he ever got the chance to play. Unlucky injuries stole his whole career from him.

  • @Dean_Winchester247
    @Dean_Winchester247 Před 5 lety +333

    VC windmilling perfectly at the age of 42. My goodness.

    • @Saladin420
      @Saladin420 Před 5 lety +8

      Dean Winchester effortlessly

    • @WickManStick
      @WickManStick Před 4 lety +6

      VC is a freak that's for sure.

    • @Ruthless-hm3wr
      @Ruthless-hm3wr Před 4 lety +6

      Vinsanity -T Mac - Kobe were my 2000's fav players, they were so amazing to watch! And Vince is a physical beast, hope he plays up 45!

    • @SharikhKhan138
      @SharikhKhan138 Před 4 lety +3

      Ruthless 1771 He’s gonna dunk on some rookie... I can see it happening...

  • @andrewokamoto
    @andrewokamoto Před 2 lety +10

    This is probably my favorite Kobe interview because he's chatting and reminiscing with an old friend. It's beautiful.

  • @collinbyrnes4040
    @collinbyrnes4040 Před 4 lety +11

    Rest easy Legend you changed my life we Philly Strong and I’ll always have that mamba mentality

  • @dramagangbdkn2233
    @dramagangbdkn2233 Před 5 lety +240

    “Nope I was not gonna have Vince Carter beat me” lol

  • @AbdulRashidYakubu
    @AbdulRashidYakubu Před 5 lety +642

    They remind me of Ken and Ryu from street fighter. Same moves, slight differences

    • @leonardobraynen1524
      @leonardobraynen1524 Před 5 lety +77

      Great analogy.
      I would say Kobe is Ryu, more disciplined, mature, instinctual. TMac is Ken more raw talent/power, edgier.

    • @leonardobraynen1524
      @leonardobraynen1524 Před 5 lety +12

      Can they also be compared to Goku vs. Vegeta?
      Think 1st battle, *SAIYAN SAGA*

    • @creejedi208
      @creejedi208 Před 5 lety +56

      Jordan is Akuma.

    • @joharys14
      @joharys14 Před 5 lety +7

      @@leonardobraynen1524 I agree with your analysis of Kobe being Ryu and T-mac being Ken.

    • @leonardobraynen1524
      @leonardobraynen1524 Před 5 lety +7

      @@joharys14 thanks my dude.
      Just made perfect sense if u look at their personalities and court skills. And the Ryu/Ken connection works cuz they are more like brothers, trained together.

  • @cujaxwow
    @cujaxwow Před rokem +2

    Never heard much about T. Mcgrady, but so glad I wateched this video. He seems so chill.

  • @THA6reat1
    @THA6reat1 Před 4 lety +11

    Rest in HEAVEN
    KOBE KING BRYANT .... 😭❤🧡💛💚

  • @jhustle5001
    @jhustle5001 Před 5 lety +100

    I'm not a hater of the current NBA but tbh this generation of Kobe,Duncan, Tracy, Dirk was probably the best ever, the game was beautiful!
    Kobe is definitely in the GOAT conversation!

    • @f0rtyy815
      @f0rtyy815 Před 5 lety +5

      reason Kobe aint really in the GOAT conversation is because there is an exact same style but better player in MJ. with lebron, some people say kobe is better but noone can say 100% that one is better because their style is different, the players around them are different, etc. Kobe is definitely GOAT caliber player if u know what i mean but not really in the conversation.

    • @TheCaptain-cq1fo
      @TheCaptain-cq1fo Před 5 lety +2

      @@f0rtyy815 That actually made a lot of f*ckn sense. lol Because he's the mirror of MJ, the one who came first, despite being a GOAT caliber player, he's been excluded from the GOAT conversation. Basically MJ just extended his career for another 20 years through Kobe. Good job putting a pin in that never-ending debate. Kudos!

    • @natsudragneel4144
      @natsudragneel4144 Před 5 lety +2

      how dare you forget the likes of KG, Shaq, AI, Yao

    • @stevencoardvenice
      @stevencoardvenice Před 5 lety

      Jack s Chima
      Yeah that's my favorite period. The nba2k and nba live all star games were so stacked with talent. The best power forwards and guards ever. Just to troll one of my friends on nba2k2, I beat him only using Tmac to score every point for the magic. Like 100 points.
      For 2-guards you had Iverson, kobe tmac, vince carter, Ray Allen.
      I really don't enjoy James harden's game

    • @stevencoardvenice
      @stevencoardvenice Před 5 lety +1

      TheRealist 811
      Lebron is not in any conversation for goat. He's a top 10 player

  • @hoodiedm6780
    @hoodiedm6780 Před 5 lety +99

    We need Vince Carter and AI with Tmac and Kobe in another interview and make it last longer than 8 mins

    • @dantelarney3890
      @dantelarney3890 Před 5 lety +1

      This is what I grew up with. I don't want to win with them
      I want to beat them. But looking back at it, I like a ring. 😆

    • @mambaout9089
      @mambaout9089 Před 5 lety

      And shaq, dayum man. Just make a movie with them just talking basketball. That's pure winnig knowledge for these up and coming youngsters.

    • @jorgeinostroza6675
      @jorgeinostroza6675 Před 5 lety +2

      TheRealist 811 Vinsanity prime was at Tmac Or Kobe level aswell. Best athlete of that era and one of the most lethal scorers aswell

    • @dwp04fsu
      @dwp04fsu Před 5 lety +1

      Throw in Jesus Shuttlesworth. Those 5 had a decade run as the 5 best SGs

  • @jamesfeth7484
    @jamesfeth7484 Před rokem +2

    Man tmac and Kobe on the same team woulda been overwhelming

  • @KiDDViNTAGE91
    @KiDDViNTAGE91 Před 3 lety +11

    This interview holds so much value. Kobe's take on AD situation, his view on James Harden and Championships. This is awesome...

  • @HotAsCurry
    @HotAsCurry Před 5 lety +103

    This really was a great interview. Had me smiling throughout. You can tell that they had immense respect for each other despite the fact that they were opponents. Sportsmanship like this is hard to come by these days. Hats off to these men.

    • @BmacSoundsLab
      @BmacSoundsLab Před 5 lety +1

      As fierce opponents you get genuine sportsmanship. Now I don’t hate it but, it seem like everyone now is obligated to show sportsmanship. It’s not as genuine

    • @sololifegee6514
      @sololifegee6514 Před 3 lety

      Plus the game was different back in the day salute to these two

  • @yutaowang87
    @yutaowang87 Před 5 lety +677

    he can do everything I can do, "but he's taller." .....

    • @ramjb
      @ramjb Před 5 lety +155

      And a pretty big wingspan advantage too. T-Mac was absurd to watch, seriously. Damned injuries got the best of him far too early but at his prime he was a nonstop show.

    • @muckmire3716
      @muckmire3716 Před 5 lety +30

      T Mac was much better going left than Kobe

    • @bluelarsen2093
      @bluelarsen2093 Před 5 lety +81

      @@ramjb People forget about T Mac. Dude was probably the most gifted offensive player of all time.

    • @jimasi4392
      @jimasi4392 Před 5 lety +17

      Kobe is greatest 2-way player in NBA history.

    • @mashwork6615
      @mashwork6615 Před 5 lety +16

      Thing was Kobe was way more durable than Mcgrady. Kobe’s intensity was on another level. But skill wise there’s really no difference and in fact T-Mac was a better athlete. But injuries, situations and a few intangibles is what separates Kobe from Mcgrady

  • @cornelmccalla2799
    @cornelmccalla2799 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I can't watch this man Kobe no way I still can't believe you are gone. Hoping you are still here nit because of you being a great player but because of who you are as a person. TMAC you are truly one of the greatest period injure or no injure.

  • @markfalconnerida5711
    @markfalconnerida5711 Před 4 lety +39

    I love this interview. I wish there as load management in those days when T Mac was playing. I love how he was playing they were my idols including Vince Carter.

    • @alwayzchillin0714
      @alwayzchillin0714 Před rokem

      Literally my 3 favorites, haven’t really been into basketball since. 😔

    • @schoolyouall
      @schoolyouall Před rokem

      That era was stacked with quality smalls kobe faced at his peak. Ai, Tmac, Vince, D Wade, cp3, grant hill, melo, LeBron and so on. Might be unpopular opinion but Kobe at his peak faced more elite players than Jordan at his peak.

  • @icemangg4075
    @icemangg4075 Před 5 lety +237

    That would’ve been a Top 5 all time duo I believe

    • @Swaveyntn
      @Swaveyntn Před 5 lety +1

      Time to try it out in 2k. XD

    • @leroyrodgers6089
      @leroyrodgers6089 Před 5 lety +14

      I seriously think they would have been better than Mike and Pippen. And I'm a bulls diehard. Playing with each other would have extended both of their careers

    • @KA-js4ll
      @KA-js4ll Před 5 lety +3

      @@leroyrodgers6089 Stupidest thing I ever heard. Tmac was not a good defender and Scottie Pippen is arguably one of the best defenders of all time. Tmac and Kobe were not efficient, those Spurs teams would have killed them.

    • @leroyrodgers6089
      @leroyrodgers6089 Před 5 lety +5

      @@KA-js4ll dude just chill, we dont know how they would have been. The only reason they were not as efficient is because A. Jordan is the Goat. And B. Defenses were smothering back then. Today TMAC and Kobe in their primes would avg 48% not 44. But yes I did go overboard slightly I know how great Pippen was. I still think they would have been a top 5 duo. At least top 10.

    • @edmichaelalobog8886
      @edmichaelalobog8886 Před 5 lety +6

      Aftab Ali Jordan never played zone defense in his career. And the mid 2000s were the toughest era to score in. Don’t even get started with today’s era 34 year old Kobe averaged 27ppg 6rpg 6apg while shooting 46% during the 2012-2013. It’s crazy how they even compare Kobe’s ‘06 FT attempts to Harden’s, since it’s a two different worlds.

  • @TerryClemons
    @TerryClemons Před 4 lety +400

    Vince gotta do the dunk contest now out of respect for Kobe.

  • @TheJamessh81
    @TheJamessh81 Před 4 lety +26

    This interview is so heart warming ❤ You can tell they had a genuine and loving bond...its crazy he's gone

  • @WilliamThee4th
    @WilliamThee4th Před 5 lety +200

    Kobe's logic is straight Gold!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @deking1973
      @deking1973 Před 3 lety +1

      I agree. Listen how he explain the way LeBron should played or Harden. He is specific it is like you can draw that play and predict what other players will do. Awesome

  • @kristophercrater1901
    @kristophercrater1901 Před 5 lety +1144

    James Harden was fouled by Kobe's comments

    • @Bsain23
      @Bsain23 Před 5 lety +18

      You cant give a tech to a legend

    • @papertoweldispenser9227
      @papertoweldispenser9227 Před 5 lety +18

      Kristopher Crater To be fair, Kobe did give props to the level Harden is playing at as of recent.

    • @ezekwu
      @ezekwu Před 5 lety +4

      lol...

    • @jamessingh4204
      @jamessingh4204 Před 5 lety +3

      Just remember. Harden is not calling those fouls. Someone else is. Which means harden is doing something right.

    • @Holason89
      @Holason89 Před 5 lety +3

      Best funny comment

  • @govindramesh884
    @govindramesh884 Před 4 lety +16

    I miss Kobe so much. It's devastating to Even think he's gone. He was my favourite, growing up, and as I grew, seeing him mature from the dynamite teenager, to the legendary playmaker he went on to become, my respect only grew. Buzzer beaters, killer plays, 81 points, comeback from a Achilles tear, the man is basically unbelievable. He was my inspiration on the court, like no one else ever was. I even had number 8 on my jersey, as a player on my high school team. It's just beyond words how much he meant to us.
    Kobe. The best in my books, then, now and always.
    Rest in peace, my hero.

  • @ricardovera116
    @ricardovera116 Před 4 lety +21

    It’s so terrible how went out, but Kobe seemed to really be at peace and I love who he became up to the point before he left us. This is hard. Poor T Mac. He was so sad 😢

  • @abdullahhardy8799
    @abdullahhardy8799 Před 5 lety +310

    Kobe IQ of the game on point! You heard him say James harden would not win. A championship with his style of play!!.. and look what happened Houston lost in game 6 AT HOME!!

    • @PlayfulCloud3
      @PlayfulCloud3 Před 4 lety +2

      Abdullah Hardy houston chokes every crunch time it sucks honestly, its either they have the lead or theyll lose regardlessly

    • @abdullahhardy8799
      @abdullahhardy8799 Před 4 lety

      @@PlayfulCloud3 💯 all the way

    • @Sam-oe4dt
      @Sam-oe4dt Před 4 lety

      Mat ter that’s not IQ smh

    • @sachinruparelia
      @sachinruparelia Před 4 lety +1

      James Harden is a clown

    • @nniivekkappo7544
      @nniivekkappo7544 Před 4 lety

      and they're losing 4 straight now

  • @dgames8900
    @dgames8900 Před 5 lety +215

    Ok so now, get an interview with Tmac, Kobe, and Iverson. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @slimmee22
      @slimmee22 Před 5 lety +7

      DGames facts all the ballers from the early 00s

    • @stevencoardvenice
      @stevencoardvenice Před 5 lety +4

      DGames
      Yes good idea. They can talk about 2001 finals. And Allen is very good in interviews. The top 3 guards of the 2000s

    • @Ero1452
      @Ero1452 Před 4 lety +2

      and Vince Carter :)

    • @cameronasti8064
      @cameronasti8064 Před 4 lety +1

      My 3 favorite players of all time I would die

    • @darrylroyal2100
      @darrylroyal2100 Před 4 lety

      Add VC and it be 🔥🔥🔥

  • @TheFinalStanza94
    @TheFinalStanza94 Před 4 lety +23

    when i first watched this a year ago, i didnt realize kobe was wearing his daughter's team jacket.

  • @mktvofficial8353
    @mktvofficial8353 Před 3 lety +1

    Guarding players from top of the key is “EZ” to guard. Legends says it all

  • @lukanovak1492
    @lukanovak1492 Před 5 lety +1633

    Kobe said Harden will never win a championship with that system. WHO IS HERE AFTER HOUSTON WAS ELIMINATED BY KD-less WARRIORS?

  • @harrisonshouldice5451
    @harrisonshouldice5451 Před 5 lety +74

    We need an espn documentary on these two

  • @tommyshelby4803
    @tommyshelby4803 Před 3 lety +21

    The mutual respect between these two is amazing. Real recognize real. Legit 2 of the best 1 on 1 scorers ever. 2 of 3 most unguardable players ever. KD being 3

  • @AceDeepSpaceDeep
    @AceDeepSpaceDeep Před 4 lety +6

    This is sad Rest In Peace Kobe😭 we love you

  • @monkmode4030
    @monkmode4030 Před 5 lety +24

    I love to see brothers bigging each other up opposed to knocking each other down. We need more of this

  • @Starkiller1036
    @Starkiller1036 Před 5 lety +158

    "....I HAD TO TEST THAT BACK OUT...."

  • @IAMMOVIN4WARD
    @IAMMOVIN4WARD Před 4 lety +7

    I never knew they were SO tight. I’m a BIG Kobe fan! How did I not know lol??!!

  • @MookieLoLo
    @MookieLoLo Před 3 lety +4

    7:35 this was my favorite part of the interview. This was vintage Kobe. I love it. Miss you Kobe.... sometimes I wish they were 8 days in a week so We could call going Kobe 24/8 instead of 24/7.

  • @kheejulio8128
    @kheejulio8128 Před 5 lety +73

    He didn’t diss Harden like the media would make you believe

    • @tonygaertner8863
      @tonygaertner8863 Před 5 lety +4

      Media always lying about something. Surprised they didn’t try to throw trump under the bus somehow too

    • @kobedoesntneedabig3832
      @kobedoesntneedabig3832 Před 5 lety +10

      He's actually dissing D'Antoni's system. He played that system and he thinks it's shit.

    • @NY101jah
      @NY101jah Před 5 lety

      @@kobedoesntneedabig3832 Dantoni is doing something different with the rockets tho. It's not the same system.

  • @ljyoung1471
    @ljyoung1471 Před 5 lety +57

    T-Mac: "Now you tryna tear his Achilles"
    😂😂😂

    • @aMANuhtah
      @aMANuhtah Před 4 lety

      Right lol I’m stretching right now

  • @newtc312
    @newtc312 Před 4 lety +7

    Tracy is such a humble guy. The GOAT 🔥🔥🔥

  • @cheddar8825
    @cheddar8825 Před 4 lety +6

    RIH Kobe inspired me in so many ways in how I carry myself and my mindset

  • @DaQuon01
    @DaQuon01 Před 5 lety +611

    Kobe dropped the people elbow on tmac back 😂😂😂

    • @jamaaldaynitelong8367
      @jamaaldaynitelong8367 Před 5 lety +16

      More of Dusty Rhodes elbow😆

    • @elhajjmalikel6266
      @elhajjmalikel6266 Před 4 lety +39

      "He gonna be fine when I hit 'em in that mothaf**ka?!"

    • @3323aharris
      @3323aharris Před 4 lety +30

      Kobe knew Tmac was going to embarrass him that day...he had to do something

    • @ItsAnEndlessWorld
      @ItsAnEndlessWorld Před 4 lety +3

      😭😭😭

    • @jnah8733
      @jnah8733 Před 4 lety +3

      That was the best. Something I certainly did to my friends.

  • @salomo7934
    @salomo7934 Před 4 lety +47

    Yessss he said it finally somebody did! "Have you seen the dunk contest lately"? Straight up savage kobe😅😅 and so true!

  • @MrBigFundamental21
    @MrBigFundamental21 Před 4 lety +8

    Rest In Peace Kobe 😞❤️ you changed the game and inspired millions of people from around the world

  • @anthonyjeter4643
    @anthonyjeter4643 Před 4 lety +7

    I came here to witness friendship between two of the best to ever do it from my generation...honorable mention K.G....rest in peace Kobe!