Huge Kobe fan, but I have to agree. He is incredibly stubborn. But when push comes to shove, he subordinates his game to the team concept. In short, he can be reasoned with, given the right circumstances (i.e., coach, respected teammates, playoffs series, etc.). That's where Phil misjudged Kobe, in my opinion. He took his issues with Kobe to the media, in an attempt to reign him in, as opposed to reasoning with him. I could be wrong, but that's my take.
In a way, this makes me shake my head. Perhaps its due to the years together and trust established, but look at Kobe the PASSER in some of those sequences. Finding Shaw, George, Horry, even Samaki Walker! Kobe can make the game so much harder than it has to be. When he chooses to be efficient, he is as close to MJ as you're ever going to see.
kobe shoulda got mvp in 03 06 09 and 10 03 he just got screwed over 06 going to nash isnt that bad but last year and especially this year he shouldnt gotten it.lakers woulda only had 51 wins if not for his game winners. lbj is a waste of the mvp trophies
i tend to forget how physical the nba was....even in the early 2000's....and man samaki walker sucks...he was mr. stone hands before kwame...that and he took 5 pumpfakes before missing a layup or getting blocked.
a triple double is so impressive but lebron james makes it seem unimportant (that is definitely not a negative statement of LBJ, just the kind of player he is) but a triple double is not normal so when kobe does it, it makes it not seem as relevent
I remember how Snapper Jones used to hate on the Lakers. Mainly because of game 7 of the 2000 WCF. He couldn't beat them. He couldn't find anybody to beat them.
well kobe dont pass just look at those stat ur assist ratio depends on ur teammates fiel goal percentage if they dont make the pass u throw at them then u wont get assist
KB 02-03 was a result of his infamous 666 workout regimen. As you can see, Kobe looks ridiculous..the fact that he also took kickboxing also gave him rock solid broad shoulders. Just look at how he shoots his treys, its like he's shooting mid-range jumpers. You could also see him palming the ball with ease..he worked on hard on that as well. Thats why he was able to do one-handed double pump shots that year. I watched every single game of that year and remember each one like the back of my hand.
Nice video. The move by Bryant at 4:36 is extraordinarly . And he's always been a very good passer especially interior passing. And he did his routinely clutch at the end...but you could tell that he was going after the triple-double.
Huge Kobe fan, but I have to agree. He is incredibly stubborn. But when push comes to shove, he subordinates his game to the team concept. In short, he can be reasoned with, given the right circumstances (i.e., coach, respected teammates, playoffs series, etc.). That's where Phil misjudged Kobe, in my opinion. He took his issues with Kobe to the media, in an attempt to reign him in, as opposed to reasoning with him. I could be wrong, but that's my take.
kisswriters 2 months ago
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kisswriters 2 months ago
This was an ugly ass game lol.
urhomiewes 6 months ago
In a way, this makes me shake my head. Perhaps its due to the years together and trust established, but look at Kobe the PASSER in some of those sequences. Finding Shaw, George, Horry, even Samaki Walker! Kobe can make the game so much harder than it has to be. When he chooses to be efficient, he is as close to MJ as you're ever going to see.
cbaldwinjr 7 months ago
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kisswriters 2 months ago
Shaq should have listented to Kobe and should have kept in shape in the off season.
thats the main reason they broke up Lol.
Jreythe2nd 10 months ago
potential 20 assists?
ManlaiSadis 1 year ago
that dunk at 3:30 is just beastly
ManlaiSadis 1 year ago
4:26 crazy move
Panther016 1 year ago
That's how great Kobe is look at that team on the floor and Shaq was in fat mode at this time. The Lakers won the ring this year because of Kobe.
MrProphet1978 1 year ago
@MrProphet1978 The Spurs won in 2003.
tellthetruth900 1 year ago
@MrProphet1978 The Lakers didnt win the ring that year.
nitotech 7 months ago
the best kobe ever played was 04-05 and 05-06 and 06-07
thug8200 1 year ago
@thug8200 I mean pretty much from 2000 till right now he has been da best player in da league
Curtis7414 1 year ago
@Curtis7414 yeah thats the truth
thug8200 1 year ago
Kobe is danm fast during this time!
nealogz 1 year ago
kobe shoulda got mvp in 03 06 09 and 10 03 he just got screwed over 06 going to nash isnt that bad but last year and especially this year he shouldnt gotten it.lakers woulda only had 51 wins if not for his game winners. lbj is a waste of the mvp trophies
G0000MBA 1 year ago 3
damn dats a big triple double
thug8200 1 year ago
i tend to forget how physical the nba was....even in the early 2000's....and man samaki walker sucks...he was mr. stone hands before kwame...that and he took 5 pumpfakes before missing a layup or getting blocked.
Janggoon1 2 years ago 2
a triple double is so impressive but lebron james makes it seem unimportant (that is definitely not a negative statement of LBJ, just the kind of player he is) but a triple double is not normal so when kobe does it, it makes it not seem as relevent
shall2347 2 years ago
kobes the fukn best.lebron james tries to make triple dubz seem important so he can get publicity 2 compete with kobe.but lebron is a baller
twizzytwon24 2 years ago
I remember how Snapper Jones used to hate on the Lakers. Mainly because of game 7 of the 2000 WCF. He couldn't beat them. He couldn't find anybody to beat them.
TheRatedIX7 2 years ago 6
2:17 - 2:22 = ref right there. no call for travel
howuthinkiknow 2 years ago
who won the game?
ManlaiSadis 3 years ago
Lakers won: 98-95
grvashok 2 years ago
well kobe dont pass just look at those stat ur assist ratio depends on ur teammates fiel goal percentage if they dont make the pass u throw at them then u wont get assist
lordg17 3 years ago
great game
Scamz12 3 years ago
the move at 4:30 was sick as hell
WhiteFlightBD 3 years ago
kobe 02-03 cud rape the current kobe. i dono how he didnt get mvp in 02-03. robbed.
Charlie100 3 years ago 28
yeh man... kobe 02-03: 30 ppg, 6 rpg, 6 apg....and with a shaq in his side...imagine if he had no shaq, his stats would be higher!
z4ng3tsu1ch1g0 3 years ago 7
@z4ng3tsu1ch1g0 7 rebounds not 6
thug8200 1 year ago
And holy shit@the crossover at 6:05. Had Shaw lookin like a damn fool lmao
KobeB24 3 years ago 2
Rare game.
KobeB24 3 years ago
kobe deserved the MVP in 2003 season
aspiration24 3 years ago 8
KB 02-03 was a result of his infamous 666 workout regimen. As you can see, Kobe looks ridiculous..the fact that he also took kickboxing also gave him rock solid broad shoulders. Just look at how he shoots his treys, its like he's shooting mid-range jumpers. You could also see him palming the ball with ease..he worked on hard on that as well. Thats why he was able to do one-handed double pump shots that year. I watched every single game of that year and remember each one like the back of my hand.
Janggoon1 3 years ago 5
kobe was huge this season. u could really see how much muscle he added on the offseason
deyonce 3 years ago 2
good vid
YourBetterOffAsian 3 years ago
WHAT THE FUCK!!!
WTF!!!
MCKIE LEADING LEAGUE IN STEALS in 3.3 SPG!!
LMAO!
KB42PAH 3 years ago
SHAW is super clutch
TheMaku 3 years ago 3
been looking for this for years.... good stuff
Janggoon1 3 years ago
he shouldve had atleast 15 assist
lkrfn1 3 years ago
Nice video. The move by Bryant at 4:36 is extraordinarly . And he's always been a very good passer especially interior passing. And he did his routinely clutch at the end...but you could tell that he was going after the triple-double.
243354 3 years ago
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Kobe is not on mj level period...Wut did go do in his last two finals appearance? SHIT...
slimdown99 3 years ago
Kobe looks so explosive in this video. This was his most athletic season in the NBA.
btw, LOL @ the blatant travel he got away with on the move starting at 9:49.
SPMJ 3 years ago 2
Kobe 02-03 = prime athleticism, explosiveness
KB42PAH 3 years ago 29
@KB42PAH
kobe 02-03 = prime athleticism, explosiveness
kobe present = prime mentality, clutchness
Lakers24pwnz 1 year ago
these vids brings back old memory
great video 5/5
zAdidasSports23z 3 years ago
LOL.NICE TRIPLE DOUBLE!
ckl34 3 years ago
the lakers should have kept pargo
bball4life2123 3 years ago
Hey Deaven George played like Charles Barkley in this game! Great game by Kobe. Nice upload.
fsc125 3 years ago
lol Stoudemire breaks Shaw's ankles at 6:05...
Lakers4life824 3 years ago
damn i miss george's big shot
qclakers 3 years ago
Greatest of All-Time!
QuickSilver987 3 years ago 7
who?
twellsO18 3 years ago
kobe
QuickSilver987 3 years ago 3
kobe's not
twellsO18 3 years ago
its just my one opinion so maybe hes not but i think so
QuickSilver987 3 years ago
lol you obviously haven't watch jordan play then
twellsO18 3 years ago