Kobe Bryant: What it took to be great

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  • čas přidán 25. 02. 2016
  • Kobe Bryant shares his sacrifices and dedication to the game and how aging has affected his workouts. Bryant tells about being able to mimic NBA Hall of Famer, Hakeem Olajuwon's “dream shake.” Bryant studied basketball cards to learn the intricacies of players' moves. This desire to perfect his game led Bryant to have a dedicated balance between basketball and his social life. Bryant explains that his sacrifice meant that he wouldn’t be giving up anything, but would be gaining something from it.; taped in 2012
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  • @goodman5836
    @goodman5836 Před 8 lety +1003

    this channel is a hidden gem

  • @BrotherlyLove12
    @BrotherlyLove12 Před 8 lety +294

    I think Kobe would have been successful without basketball. He's very intelligent.

    • @TheRealBruceLouis
      @TheRealBruceLouis Před 7 lety +6

      awaiting for kobe to prove that part as a venture capitalist. really really lookin forward to wat kobe accomplishes in this field a decade later.

    • @ivanduvok
      @ivanduvok Před 7 lety +4

      yes and he is going into the tech arena as well when it comes to stocks

    • @ivanduvok
      @ivanduvok Před 7 lety +7

      so here is the blasphemous question. Who is more intelligent, Kobe or Jordan? I am going to say Kobe.

    • @JRS1998_
      @JRS1998_ Před 7 lety +2

      ivanduvok Jordan because Jordan went to college lol

    • @ivanduvok
      @ivanduvok Před 7 lety +25

      going to college isn't conclusive enough

  • @sunnyjaycreates
    @sunnyjaycreates Před 7 lety +229

    "Yeahhh... Probably can't dunk right now."
    I love this because it shows the human side of a great player.

  • @Dansg08
    @Dansg08 Před 8 lety +350

    You're the man Graham. Interviews seem like the easiest thing in the world to do, I mean you're supposed to just sit there and ask questions, but it's amazing how many interviewers get it so wrong. You aren't one of them, so I congratulate you. Keep it up!

  • @chitrapillai3711
    @chitrapillai3711 Před 4 lety +17

    His genius clearly goes beyond the court. He is definitely an evolved soul......he was done with everything he needed to do on Earth.
    RIP Kobe, Gianna and all those who perished in such a horrific way 🙏

  • @bballluv88
    @bballluv88 Před 8 lety +136

    Real Interview. Finally, someone who asks real questions about his actual life, mindset, and questions that you would ask your friend across the street. Too many interviewers get caught up asking questions about business, the NBA rumours, and shit that is really irrelevant. Great Job Graham.

    • @certifiedfinest5065
      @certifiedfinest5065 Před 6 lety +10

      Gurbir Parmar so true. These are truly the best interviews anywhere.

  • @traderpapertiga
    @traderpapertiga Před 5 lety +23

    4:59 Kobe has cultivated a growth mindset, right at the end the interviewer was making the argument that Kobe wasn't the only player who put in the time from an early age so what's the difference (baiting Kobe to put it down to talent), but you could see Kobe avoid that temptation and simply claim the difference was down to not many players starting as early as him

    • @mannion7646
      @mannion7646 Před 2 lety

      "baiting Kobe to put it down to talent" I didn't think so at all, he just wanted an explanation

  • @43griffins
    @43griffins Před 8 lety +63

    One of the most underrated channels on youtube

  • @theunknown4570
    @theunknown4570 Před 4 lety +4

    When i was 19-23 in the military. I could run all day. Obstacle course was way easy for me. And i was one of the fastest in my group. I could party all night . Get 2 hours of sleep (or sometimes no sleep) and get up at 4 am for a 3 mile run and exercise. Now at late 40s. I am AMAZED at what i did when i was in. Time waits for no man.

  • @RibsBjj
    @RibsBjj Před 8 lety +30

    Must be fun have a conversation about basketball with Kobe

  • @ddavis5846
    @ddavis5846 Před 4 lety +9

    Rip Kobe 💔😢

  • @PatsCeltsSoxify
    @PatsCeltsSoxify Před 4 lety +3

    Surreal...Rest In Peace Kobe.

  • @Seracen
    @Seracen Před 8 lety +75

    Part of what Kobe didn't mention (in how he was able to mimic the Dream Shake) is that both he and Hakeem were big into playing soccer when they were young, and were familiar with that mindset. It's amazing how much crossover the two sports have!

    • @RUMPELSTILTSKY
      @RUMPELSTILTSKY Před 8 lety +17

      brilliant observation....they really are almost the same sport. Explosion, endurance, ball skill, reading geometries in a constant flow sport where offense turns to defense and back again without stoppage and all you have to rely on are your legs, teammates, and a ball.

    • @AdoIf88HitIer
      @AdoIf88HitIer Před 8 lety +2

      Foootbaaaaalllll

    • @Atlas24gh
      @Atlas24gh Před 8 lety +2

      Basketball is indeed the closest thing to soccer. They're beautiful games

    • @HawkingRegime13
      @HawkingRegime13 Před 8 lety +4

      +Seracen Footwork is underrated.

    • @Atlas24gh
      @Atlas24gh Před 8 lety +1

      Kobe did not play enough soccer for it to have that much impact on his game. Hakeem? Granted he lived in Nigeria till his mid late teens and all. But Kobe even though he spent part of his childhood in Europe, he has made it clear that he was a basketball freak from the time he was 2. He would play soccer but I believe he said played goalie or something. And growing up in football nations, the kids that weren't too god at soccer were always forced to play goalie. Ask anybody who grew up in Europe or Africa. Kobe is just a super talented basketball player and more
      I do agree that the two are similar and especially soccer can help shape one's baseball skills

  • @OfficialJoeKingOne
    @OfficialJoeKingOne Před 4 lety +76

    It is such a shame that he & Gianna were taken so young.

    • @liljt5591
      @liljt5591 Před 4 lety +4

      OfficialJoeKingOne mamba forever

  • @isaacv.6467
    @isaacv.6467 Před 5 lety +7

    Never been a Kobe fan AT ALL, but now I take notes on his keys to success

  • @oldnbaschool
    @oldnbaschool Před 8 lety +92

    You have great interviews. And with Kobe is, thank you. I've been Kobe fan for all my life!

  • @chasewendyger5196
    @chasewendyger5196 Před 8 lety +12

    I think I've watched every Kobe interview. This is a good one.

  • @TheCrazyterry1
    @TheCrazyterry1 Před 8 lety +27

    I didn't like Kobe but you gotta respect this man hard work paid off

  • @jj76938
    @jj76938 Před 4 lety +11

    Now this interview really brings me even closer to Kobe Bryant! May his soul, GiGi and all other 7 individuals rest in peace 🥺😥

  • @vishruthvasagam6382
    @vishruthvasagam6382 Před 4 lety +1

    We miss you Kobe Bean.
    :'(

  • @sandarabian
    @sandarabian Před 8 lety +252

    After Muhammad Ali, Kobe is probably the most well-spoken athlete of all time. You can tell he has an intellect that goes beyond sports.

    • @thekingofcool2105
      @thekingofcool2105 Před 6 lety +6

      Lemme introduce you to McGregor 😂

    • @brianscalabrine198
      @brianscalabrine198 Před 6 lety +3

      First Last, he was joking. Calm down. 😂

    • @quick2bud
      @quick2bud Před 5 lety +15

      But Dikembe Mutumbo knows 9 languages..... you just cant understand 1 of em

    • @samuelkeay6560
      @samuelkeay6560 Před 4 lety

      @@quick2bud and joel embiid speaks a few as well

    • @Born2Punch
      @Born2Punch Před 4 lety +6

      You must have not heard MJ talk. I know its cliche to say michaels better than kobe but if theres one thing he really is better at its speaking.

  • @michellestone1261
    @michellestone1261 Před rokem +1

    My cousin's were just like Kobe, all 4 were swimmers, up before 5am swimming, dedicated. They were so good they could of qualified 5the Junior Olympics. I think I. My opinion that sports and extra curricular activities make for a well rounded child while in school. You never know it just may end up becoming a career for they if they do choose.

  • @sergiomendez3691
    @sergiomendez3691 Před 6 lety +4

    always awesome to hear a GOAT

  • @calibrecrow9993
    @calibrecrow9993 Před 8 lety +102

    Another Great Interview !!!

  • @thetruth8238
    @thetruth8238 Před 6 lety +2

    It must be so blessed to be a guy like Kobe to just be so obsessed with something so positive and hardworking and actually enjoy it must be the most rewarding thing anyone can ever ask for

  • @mauricemallari6365
    @mauricemallari6365 Před 8 lety +12

    One of the best to ever do it. #mamba

  • @TrapkardK
    @TrapkardK Před 7 lety +35

    That's when you know u love something, work don't feel like work lol.

  • @anime4y2
    @anime4y2 Před 4 lety +2

    Rip koby mamba for life

  • @tamerickward9448
    @tamerickward9448 Před 4 lety +1

    Rip Kobe

  • @NemesisHNL
    @NemesisHNL Před 4 lety +40

    “Why were you looking for that”
    “Cause I was a nerd.”
    .....Goes on to be an all-time great lol.
    RIP Kobe, you will always be missed.

  • @StuUngar
    @StuUngar Před 4 lety +1

    Kobe was the TaskMaster of the NBA. He could copy all of your moves by observation.
    Glad he gave some credit to Hakeem. Olajuwon and Barkley were my favorite players growing up. I mimic’d my game after them. I copied Olajuwon’s fluidity, footwork, fakeouts, post up fadeaways. I mimicked Barkley’s ferocity. Barkley played like a beast and I always tried to play with the fire of a Barkley or a Rodman.

  • @soothingsceptile5788
    @soothingsceptile5788 Před 4 lety +2

    RIP

  • @bettyjeanstokes360
    @bettyjeanstokes360 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for sharing these interviews of Kobe. You make talking to him the easy thing that you have ever done as if you have known Kobe all his life. Thank you for all you have done to help keep Kobe's memories alive with your interviews of him. Man, you did a great job, give yourself a pad on the back. Thank you for putting it out there.

  • @izzatmidani714
    @izzatmidani714 Před 7 lety +13

    Well done Graham, not many interviewers know how to listen these days! Keep up the great work!

  • @pimentelarcena
    @pimentelarcena Před 5 měsíci

    I miss you so much Kobe 😢😢😢😢

  • @youngjeezy6969
    @youngjeezy6969 Před 8 lety +4

    bless u kobe- ur an inspiration inspiring me since i was 12

  • @edwardbrito3332
    @edwardbrito3332 Před 7 lety +3

    That says it all Kobe saw Olajuwon "dream shake" and asked Horrey about it and started doing it. I remember when he started doing the Nowitzki fade away I was like wow!

  • @glennweber9290
    @glennweber9290 Před 5 lety +15

    Is it just me, or is Kobe way more personable, eloquent, and charismatic in retirement?
    Note: Lifelong Lakers hater, right here.

  • @Alvindinho
    @Alvindinho Před 2 lety

    RIP KOBE 🙏🏼

  • @charliechase7390
    @charliechase7390 Před 8 lety +2

    Graham you're doing a great job. Thank you

  • @childstrangler
    @childstrangler Před 8 lety +3

    This is a truly fantastic channel. Great job Mr. Bensinger!

  • @WH15P3R3R
    @WH15P3R3R Před 8 lety +1

    I love this channel! Great work!

  • @landonnicholsen910
    @landonnicholsen910 Před 4 lety

    man id love to see my guy still playing makes me sad rewatching the last game every time

  • @Cccc-ky4vq
    @Cccc-ky4vq Před 4 lety +1

    Goat

  • @etchosts8162
    @etchosts8162 Před 4 lety +1

    Rip kobe

  • @davidjohn2534
    @davidjohn2534 Před 6 lety

    i love your interviews!

  • @TOtaldog24
    @TOtaldog24 Před 8 lety +4

    Great questions man really enjoyed the interview

  • @georgiearn2791
    @georgiearn2791 Před 8 lety

    So much veracity in these words.

  • @michaeld2390
    @michaeld2390 Před 4 lety +1

    Rest easy

  • @Randy-dz2ob
    @Randy-dz2ob Před 8 lety

    Great interview!!

  • @philipamankwa419
    @philipamankwa419 Před 4 lety

    Graham is a great interview host... very knowledgeable and knows how to ask intelligent questions

  • @wokinmale4184
    @wokinmale4184 Před 7 lety +1

    My favorite athlete

  • @sidneydinwiddie9538
    @sidneydinwiddie9538 Před 8 lety

    you are the best interviewer ever tbh great job

  • @stewienator1818
    @stewienator1818 Před 8 lety

    Awesome interview, awesome channel....How are you not more famous??

  • @KingMilitaryAchilles
    @KingMilitaryAchilles Před 8 lety +6

    You're a lucky man Gaham! Great interview

  • @adamabdallah2604
    @adamabdallah2604 Před 4 lety

    The greatest I've ever seen. Mamba

  • @c-lokes3636
    @c-lokes3636 Před 4 lety +1

    Kobe has been a man among boys his whole life

  • @pipegod4416
    @pipegod4416 Před 8 lety +2

    greatest channel on CZcams

  • @jd3076
    @jd3076 Před 6 lety +1

    ive never ever thought in my life that there will never be as great as michael jordan BUT this guy just changed my perspective of view he did copy most of MJ's move's but he perfected and put his own style into it like those multiple pump fakes, fake half spin post move, unguardable fade away Kobe inspired me alot #childhoodhero

  • @TheRealJYPark14
    @TheRealJYPark14 Před 5 lety

    That last question almost made Kobe seem humble

  • @TittyTittyBangBangXX
    @TittyTittyBangBangXX Před 4 lety

    Sacrifice that's what makes you great

  • @samuelarioga8033
    @samuelarioga8033 Před 4 lety

    Dat man Kobe ✊🏾🤷🏾‍♂️⛹🏾‍♂️🐐💪🏾

  • @mustangsally2048
    @mustangsally2048 Před 4 lety

    I love how Kobe snapped on him at the end

  • @mr.burgess2575
    @mr.burgess2575 Před 2 lety

    ❤️

  • @liljt5591
    @liljt5591 Před 4 lety

    Mamba forever. Forever.

  • @joshallen-kz7vv
    @joshallen-kz7vv Před 4 lety +1

    Graham is literally the best interviewer. It's not about him AT ALL....joe rogan. Graham is real journalism whether its his or hes quoting and asking questions. He STFU'S and let people talk.

  • @stabbedbyahippie
    @stabbedbyahippie Před 7 lety +66

    I just wanna know how he gets by with so little sleep

    • @joaofd2043
      @joaofd2043 Před 6 lety +1

      genetics without a doubt

    • @XTen1000DaysX
      @XTen1000DaysX Před 6 lety +8

      i'd rather be efficient for those 17 hours i'm awake and just get the full 7 hours of sleep, which for me is perfect. 8-9+ hours of sleep almost drains me and i feel over-slept. It's not like you'll be focusing on your craft for those 17 hours you're awake anyways, probably only a few IF even that. Depends on your dedication.

    • @jonmartinez8859
      @jonmartinez8859 Před 5 lety +4

      stabbedbyahippie kobe takes 3 3hr naps through out the day i read that in article while back

    • @rendellgines4718
      @rendellgines4718 Před 5 lety +3

      Jon Martinez in his book he said he took 1 or 2 15minute cat naps everyday

  • @MissxAdrianna
    @MissxAdrianna Před 7 lety

    my dad has the same birthday as Kobe and he's older

  • @chariotwofilthy8374
    @chariotwofilthy8374 Před 4 lety

    Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this man is really picking Kobe's brain I bet Kobe was say to himself you think am going to tell you everything Linda j peace ❤️💯🌈🌈

  • @lizi9019
    @lizi9019 Před 3 lety +1

    Three things: (1)Kobe is the human form of MJ. He is the closest to MJ we've seen so far. (2)It's not really close. I have just watched the Last Dance, and I was once again convinced of that. (3)It'd be nontheless awesome if any human acheived what Kobe achieved a short but brilliantly lived life.

  • @jaygruden6044
    @jaygruden6044 Před 7 lety +1

    only 83k subs?! what?!

  • @ihsanjohnson-hagler167

    What makes you successful every day throughout the years

  • @mmxyz787
    @mmxyz787 Před 4 lety

    😇😇♥️♥️🌍

  • @jaimejimmy90ify
    @jaimejimmy90ify Před 8 lety

    @5:00 it reminds me of Dwight were he doesn't have a post move.

  • @cantguard26
    @cantguard26 Před 8 lety +1

    You should interview Michael +Graham

    • @GrahamBensinger
      @GrahamBensinger  Před 8 lety +3

      +Isaiah Watson Hopefully someday!

    • @cantguard26
      @cantguard26 Před 8 lety

      Graham Bensinger That would be a good one,all types of stories.

  • @locdogg86
    @locdogg86 Před 6 lety

    kobe, I don't think ur the only nba player that's been playing since a small child.

  • @jasmondzawolo8792
    @jasmondzawolo8792 Před 8 lety +10

    Hold on i cant remember anything before my 3rd birthday, how does this man remember playin since he was 2?

    • @middlechild1992
      @middlechild1992 Před 8 lety

      lol..

    • @musicotensai
      @musicotensai Před 8 lety +6

      probably what his dad told him. earliest i remember is 3.

    • @sergiubarac1265
      @sergiubarac1265 Před 8 lety +1

      I have some memories from the time I was 2 years old, but obviously just some moments. It's not impossible, although most people remember from the age of 3.

    • @thsu8
      @thsu8 Před 6 lety

      You remember your 3rd birthday? I doubt that. What did you get for your 3rd birthday?

  • @khayakil8296
    @khayakil8296 Před rokem

    Ok.kobe.mvp.81

  • @tonymcneil2353
    @tonymcneil2353 Před 6 lety

    #KB24EVER

  • @triggamanful
    @triggamanful Před 4 lety

    Can someone tell me what those shoes are

  • @DwadeFL4SHMV3
    @DwadeFL4SHMV3 Před 8 lety +8

    Nigga said osmosis oh shit

  • @fromscla5883
    @fromscla5883 Před 4 lety +1

    This interviewer talks in the tone of agent smith from the matrix lol 🤣

  • @Scarletbull
    @Scarletbull Před 6 lety +1

    MJ was asked I who would win in a Juan on Juan between him & Kobe. MJ said he’ll be able to win a couple because he STOLE my moves. 😂 So True!

  • @smashdadon6653
    @smashdadon6653 Před 8 lety +2

    great jb SMH sad to see my fav player go

  • @TheStingraysHub
    @TheStingraysHub Před rokem

    Ur a great interviewer graham, but u still owe me my damn canelo gloves

  • @BigDomski
    @BigDomski Před 8 lety +1

    How come have you got so little subs when you're interviewing guys like kobe and shaq?!?

  • @nikewarrior24
    @nikewarrior24 Před 8 lety

    Kobe the real life Ryōta Kise. lol

  • @edscottable
    @edscottable Před 8 lety

    who is kobe's charles oakley?

  • @thekingofcool2105
    @thekingofcool2105 Před 6 lety +4

    Jordan maybe the GOAT
    but Kobe love this game more than him.
    Mamba mentality

  • @billy30001000
    @billy30001000 Před 8 lety +5

    See too be great at what your do, a void will be created too other things, like family & friends.
    But its lonely on the top amen!! it helps to grow to be 6'6 but no matter your size. its all about what you're willing to do too your body to be great and pray it holds up. It's a lot too this sport my body didn't survive it but i pass the knowledge to others. it scares people away but that what it takes too be great ask this guy in this video.
    So every ball player I ask ( WILL YOU SET SCREENS FOR THE STAR, OR WILL THEY BE SETTING SCREENS FOR YOU!)
    Its a real question, so only real people can answer that! THINK ON IT BEFORE YOU PLAY THIS GAME WORD TO THE MOTHER!!
    Have fun but respect what ever you put your heart too, God Bless and always keep Jesus first in all you do!!!

  • @Coffeeaddict496
    @Coffeeaddict496 Před 8 lety +1

    I can't believe Kobe made an osmosis analogy

    • @JimmyVu415
      @JimmyVu415 Před 8 lety +4

      He's a very intelligent man

  • @cornellbland948
    @cornellbland948 Před 8 lety +1

    Yooo you have to do one with Jalen Rose

  • @glockspecific7757
    @glockspecific7757 Před 4 lety

    Graham your hair was a little or a lot 2 fluffy lmao

  • @superslimshady
    @superslimshady Před 6 lety

    He talking about 360s and windmills, im 6’3 i havent even dunked yet #nohops

  • @martinkrukenberg4590
    @martinkrukenberg4590 Před měsícem +1

    he was a loner

  • @Sophie_kent
    @Sophie_kent Před 5 lety +1

    He should have gone to college.

  • @victoryizshinedinington7778

    1st

  • @matthewaguirre3293
    @matthewaguirre3293 Před 8 lety

    bruh even if you train 8 hours a day which is highly unlikely im certain this brother did other shit.

  • @albertoalvarez2888
    @albertoalvarez2888 Před 6 lety

    Worth 200 million dollars, speaks to people around the world, idolized by kids everywhere...and he says bofe

  • @abigailgonzalez9563
    @abigailgonzalez9563 Před 4 lety

    Great energy at cheating till the day he died ... he was a true player no 👎 the 🐐 goat player