The story behind the Lakers’ Black Mamba jerseys | SportsCenter
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Scoop Jackson tells the story of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Black Mamba jerseys that were inspired by Kobe Bryant and how the team has worn them to honor Bryant.
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I still get teary eyed when thinking about kobe. As a laker fan and basketball fan in general. Losing him hurt way more than i ever thought it would have.
same my dude kobe helped a lot of people without ever meeting any of us legends never die
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Seriously! First time i have ever cried over someone I have never met. First time i went to get a haircut and seen everyone get quiet and some dudes tear up when ESPN brought him up on TV. Crazy
@@jonsutubechannel Man so sad..
@@jameshanson9099 Yup the He had Jordan's Mindset the reason he Became Legend
Kobe was everywhere, right before he enters the NBA and exit. hes different, he was a living hero, legend and a superhero for many of us. He will be forever remembered especially his game face.
Chinese Virus nah
Chinese Virus Lebron is better no doubt but Kobe TRANSCENDED basketball that’s something even Lebron hasn’t done
Chinese Virus nah u wrong
🙏🏻
@Chinese Virus what does this gotta do with LeBron???people like u really give LeBron fans a bad name smh
Kobe was more than a player, thats why we r still hit hard till today by it, he is the good we want in society, The Mamba mentality, the never give up im better than you mentality. The never doubt me mentality. The I will work till I succeed mentality.
Kobe Bryant 8 / 24 forever
bro fr my girlfriend doesn't care about sports at all, she didn't even know he wore more than #24 and she was crying. That mans impact on people just by existing is unreal.
🙏🏻
@@bendy113 yeah its crazy i live in sweden and im like the only on in my school who watched basketball but when he died everybody was sad which shows how much of a impact he had not just in america but everywhere
We lose him but we get stuck with Lebron James
This probably the most sickest jersey Lakers ever have.
I'd been dreaming this colorway even before they made it. The black and yellow combination is so lit and is so perfect!
Marshall hmmm i kinda feel like they should make black and purple aswell for like magic or some great lakers player. Black and purple would make it just look magic. Yeah i think magic should get his own purple and black to replace the bright purple statement jerseys. I don’t like them.
@@marshall8733 I had a black Kobe Jersey back in like 2005. It was rare but they wore them
@@jalenad11 I had the black one with the cursive letters
@Hundo James *SICK* being the operative word 🤣🤣 (pun intended) it's definitely > *sick* = cringe worthy = NOT allowing Kobe to rest in peace without all the extra shenanigans
Kobe and Gigi, we still remember.
thats cool and all, but can nike release these BM jerseys to the masses so all kobe fans can have one?
fareal and actually release enough so that way the actual fans can get the jerseys vs the people who just trying to sell them on eBay
yeah Nike was really messed up for allowing resellers and bots to purchase the jerseys.
They will when they win 😭 and they gone tax...
@@entreluche9024 lol that's all right though
You can buy a replica one on the Wish app They are the lakers jersey sponsor. It’ll come with the Wish logo and Nike logo on it and everything.
Ever since Bill Russell got 11 rings, the Lakers have been behind in all-time championships. Slowly but surely they have been catching up throughout the decades. Kobe played a key role in helping the Lakers win 5 more titles, making them only 1 championship behind the Celtics. Kobe tried to get a sixth title, which would have created a tie between the Lakers and Celtics for all-time rings, but couldn't quite do it. This year, LeBron, AD, Caruso, and the rest of the Lakers team get to complete a comeback that has literally spanned generations, one that started with Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West, one that Kobe almost completed. This year they get to finish what Kobe brought them so close to. What better way to honor one of the greatest NBA players, and one of the greatest people, of all time.
what makes it even greater is that there about to get a ring on the year Kobe passed! what a page and a chapter right there( I DONT MEAN THAT OFFENSIVELY ) that would be beautiful to see them win it!
well at least the Lakers don't need that title to say they are the better team. The Lakers have been to the finals almost twice as many times as the Celtics. Not to mention they are the winningest franchise in all of professional sports. The Celtics have had long long stretches of being garbage where the Lakers have never had that. We have to remember that championships don't really determine the success of a team. That's like saying it it's better to be a bucs fan than a Vikings fan because the bucs have one more championship. The Vikings have historically always been in the mix with the fans enjoying good games and going to the playoffs where the buccaneers were garbage for their entire existence and had a few good years and won a super bowl.
Don't mention Bron, AD with Caruso in the same sentance and then just the "rest of the Lakers" as if those are our 3 best player who contribute the most and all the others aren't on the same level lol. Caruso's not a house hold name for good reason, he's a role player. 7th man at the very at best and that's a stretch. He wouldn't even be in the rotation of Bradley was in the bubble. He'd be getting the minutes JR has.
Everything right but Kobe wasnt key role in first 2 rings. Shaq was MVP back then and leader of Lakers
@@senkavucko7164 yeah Shaq was mvp most definitely but Kobe was stil very much key to the team lol. They don't make the finals without his significant output and takeovers saving numerous important playoff games.
kobe was my idol and i loved watching him play live when LA came to play in portland a couple years ago but what i totally admired most about him was more about the loving father he was and as a father myself of a 15 year old daughter i can in a small way relate only a father can understand and to the love he displayed to the world of his family and it hurts my heart that he passed away so violently soo tragically along with his beautiful daughter ..... smh
the jerseys we put our mamba mentality on. MAMBA 4 LIFE
It’s Lebeautiful’s son’s birthday today
your everywhere
LeBeautiful! I don't know why but I keep seeing you. Why.
I still cry 😭 every time they make something about my guy Kobe Bryant The Goat 🐐. We miss you Kobe you have no idea how this impacted our lives being a Lakers fans all my life I grew up watching you and I gotta admit it took a toll on me. Much love ❤️ and mad respect ✊ black mamba out
@Hector Rodriguez I was at home playing 2k, no joke this youtube I watch (Dom2k) does a legends league and I decided to do it too where I play as a historic team against other historic teams the team I was playing as was the 2009 2010 lakers and I was in a game and was playing as Kobe, then I get a message from my friend who knows I love basketball that he died, I didn't want to believe it.....
Thank you Kobe for all your greatness over the years. You are missed dearly.
Still can’t believe my all time favorite player is gone forever :(
We missed you kobe! You forever in our hearts!
8 months and this still feels like its a bad dream.
“No one remembers him more then the Los Angeles lakers family” i get what y’all saying but no one remembers him more then his actual family prayers out to them 🙏🏽
Exactly smfh first thing I heard when I heard that bs statement
Lakers family was with him before his golddigger wife tbh
Roland Rios watch your mouth
Enrique B - They’re part of the Laker family...
Roland Rios his wife was with him before he even became a star of the NBA....
I think his wife and daughters remember and miss him far more than any member of the Lakers organization past or present along with the millions of Kobe fans.
I also thought Steven A grossly mis-spoke there
@@KiDBoX23 I find he does on most things.
I dont think that applies here the Lakers were his life blood he grew up there he became a man there if anything i would say its even
@@undrtddrmzmedia3331 His family were and will always be his life blood and true legacy, Basketballs just a game at the end of the day and I have no doubt that he'd of given it all up just to be with his family and have the poor victims reunited with theirs too. There's no greater reward in life then being a parent.
@@kristiangibbings8082 thats the thing there are two basketball players that it wasn't just a game to i believe that is mj and kobe is a close second they were raised by the game and the Lakers adore kobe which is why the season is dedicated to him
40 years later :
Son: “Dad why do they Lakers have those black jerseys “
Me: Son... sit down , and I’ll tell you a story of greatness & passion....personified .
Ur sons never gonna ask that, he’s just gonna think it’s a black jersey......
@@davidviadex ok calm down lol
Abel Franco I said it perfectly calm...... ❄️
when you try so hard but you don't succeed
David Viadex
Ur sons never gonna ask about you either
Kobe was an icon that inspired people! This ring is for him! 💜💛
My Wife got me the mamba jersey for anniversary gift ... she’s a keeper
Never let her go
He wasn't just a basketball player he was mastermind
Let's remember our dad's sometimes
Mine died when I was 16 that was 14 years ago. I will never forget
I never had a dad
Let our dads remember us
gives kobe creative vision....immortalizes a jersey....hes just that G.
WE LOVE YOU KOBE! WE MISS YOU GIGI! 💜💛
and alyssa and john and keri altobelli, payton and sarah chester, christina mauser and ara zobayan, dont forget them because they had families too
JUICE I feel bad for the families of the other victims becasue they all get singled out in a way..We all Love the mamba but they weren’t the only ones that got they life cut short that day...This chip for all of them 💜💛💜💛
@@Jacennnn Rest in peace to all the victims.
@@peps8430 love the comment, Heat in 7
JUICE yeah...ight
If they really want to honor him, make these jersey's cheap and accessible to everyone.
They do, you could get the ironed on ones (meaning instead of stitched on numbers they are pressed on) for more than half off.
L V sounds fake
@@moldyrefrigerator just type in mamba jersey on Google. They will come up for $50
@@lv5310 Can you send me the link
buy the cheap imitation ones if your azz broke like me...got mine for $6. no one's gonna know. ..
Kobe will live forever in everyone's memory. That's a testiment to how good he was. Mamba forever 🏀💪
I love you Kobe I’m crying right now
KOBE LIVES ON 🖤
OMG! Can't stop crying.. 😭😭😭Heartbreaking..
GOD BLESS!! AMEN!!😍😢🤦♀️🙌
Hard to watch this without 😢! Miss that dude Rest In Power and Peace Kobe.
Straight goosebumps. Thank you for this! Mamba Forever.
I Miss You Kobe Bryant Love FROM Philippines
Bro I no joke remember Kobe everyday man definitely one of my hero’s
Live on Mamba
i miss Kobe Bryant Black Mamba he was my hero honor
I Love You Kobe Bryant. Miss u mamba
Rest in power Bean you changed da world 🕊
Oh man.. this hits hard. So awesome that he was able to design a jersey... he will love on.. and lakers.. we gotta win this championship for Kobe and his family..
Miss you Kobe !!! 💯💯💯everytime and everyday love you Kobe and your daughter 💛💜💛💜
Greatest jersey ever made. Look, the aesthetics and the feel, it’s speaks all game!
Never thought we'd all be impacted so much by the passing of someone I'm pretty sure we all didn't know personally. Rest in peace, Kobe. Number 17 is on the way.
It is hard to believe that the legend is gone
Kobe Bryant legend mamba forever
Those jersey are more than just jerseys they truly represent his mentality and greatness.
Rest In Paradise Kobe & Gigi 💜💛
Kobe's always with us
Kobe, Gigi Bryant, and 9 souls will be remembered no matter how old are we and no matter what generations we lived in. We will always remember them, deeper into our hearts and soul.
MAMBA FOREVER 💛🖤
Kobe this is for you ✊🏻✊🏻🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
in the wise words of Damian Lillard: I did it out respect for the greatest at Staples Centaaaaaaa
Kobe was even the creator of the coolest NBA jersey of all time. Mamba Forever! ❤️💔
Kobe!!!!!!!!!!! This is for you 💜💛🖤 🐍
The lakers will win this title. They have the Mamba Mentality! 🙏💪🔥
should not take a jersey for the lakers to have that mentality , lebron will never be a true laker i hate him
KOBE 4 LIFE 🐉💜💛🖤
I had the greast moment was when i bought to tickets to go see koby the diesel in fresno against dallas maverics and koby toke jason kidd clinic
This is what it means to have a legacy. Rest In Peace Kobe, and all the others people that lost their lives in that tragic situation.
Kobe Bean 💜💛 love u man
They should retire the mamba jersey don’t want to take any Ls in that jersey
They already lost
@@johnny5399 not in that jersey
No. Kobe went through his wins and losses along with the Lakers org. Lakers franchise need that reminder to go on and strive to win those rings.
if they get 24 straight wins in mamba jerseys they should retire the jersey.
This comment didn't age well
Mamba forever 💔
after the win on Friday. im gonna cry for the championship and remember kobe.
The most beautiful lakers city edition jersey ive ever seen. Miss you Kobe. 😭
I started loving basketball when Kobe and Shaq were on the team
in the three peat years. I chose to follow the idol with 8/24 and I took the shirt and I only have his. For me the fact that he spoke Italian was a strong pride. I cannot forget the inspiration it has given me over the years. I will always carry it in my heart as the inspiration of the mentaly mamba. If you want to achieve something in life you have to work hard to get to the finish line.
I LOVE YOU KOBE
Keep
On
Ballin
Everyday
Kobe may u rest in peace brother ill miss u truly, to me basketball was more than a game it was life for me waited 7 years for my lakers to make the playoffs now this friday we have a chance to win a championship it feels unreal.
For Kobe 🙏🏽
Miss Kobe...
I love this man , you guys are different big different love yalll
Kobe mi jugador por 100pre
Y’all already know they wearing those Friday night,they are undefeated in those jerseys..Bring it home for Mamba
Lol...tha lakers lose today.
kobeeeeeee this is for youuuuu
💛🖤
Kobe is my hero
Rest in power!
Game 5 will be the greatest gift to Black Mamba...for the win...
Thank you, ESPN, for doing this feature.
Think about Kobe everyday. He would be so proud of this team. Wish he was here to see this🥺
Mamba FOREVER🖤💜💛🖤💜💛
We miss you kobe
Yo ESPN whats up wit all this fake Kobe love and admiration for his legacy after he died??
Two face STEPHEN A.
U trippin, what u want them to do? Keep criticizing how many shots he took?
Paul C yes they need to keep that same energy
Yes long lived the banba for ever ...
Do it for the black mamba black mamba spirit lives on The Warrior spirit I've been a lakers fan early 00s mid 00s until now I am 22 years old love from 🇯🇲 portmore Jamaica Lakers nation For life
thank u Black Mamba
The jerseys are really cool but some purple would be nice.
There is purple in the back neck line
MAMBA FOR LIFE 💜🖤💜💜🖤🖤🖤
I wish he played for his & my home team, 76ers even if for a season😢
Love you kobe your missed forever legend
I managed to get one of those jerseys back in December.
KOBE FOREVER
💜💛💜Mamba for ever 💜💛💜
4 Kobe 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I miss Kobe:(
So can we finally admit Kobe is top 3 ever ?
Mamba Forever ❤
Kobe 1 of The Best!
Am I the only the only that feels like this is a bit wrong, everybody like Kobe not just the Los Angeles Lakers and yet they are making it like they are the only ones playing for him. I think everybody wants to play for him not just the lakers
They are gonna sell the story. Kobe died lakers win finals. Its what sells
Even in 2022 everyone still misses them a lot
My idol 8 24 forever
That narrative is beautiful
This is really a jersey with bonus attributes 🔥🔥
Trust me they will b rockin them jerseys friday
Mamba forever 💜💛🖤