When Kobe Tried To Bully Steph And Became A Curry Fan Instead 🐐🐐
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October 12, 2014 - Steph Puts on a show vs Kobe and the Lakers, Kobe who tried to bully Steph with his defense, liked Steph's response.
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When Kobe gave him the congrats and Curry didn’t smile lol that’s when Kobe thought “oh this my guy right here” lol bet he loved that demeanor
Foreal lol
100% because he only gave him props to get him to think job done and relax :) he would of been thinking this little fuck going to keep this up all game...
Facts other players always say how Steph isn’t soft he will call you a bitch and everything 🤣
Hell yeah Kobe was loving it
Unrelated but Jesus loves you Have an amazing day
These were the days when Curry practiced so hard to swish the ball so that he wouldn't have to hear the terrible clanging of the rims.
I thought he only started doing that recently
He still gets mad at himself if it touches the rim. Wow
It’s the clanging of the hideous rims
@@edwardabrahamiii3742 Dude….no way… Grover “Buckets” Wagner was your coach?
I dont know his middle name but he taught here in rural Alaska. A small village called Nunam Iqua. He married a native Yupik from Emmonak AK, which isnt very far from Nunam Iqua.
Kobe wins 4th title and 1st finals MVP after 13 seasons...Steph wins 4th title and 1st finals MVP after 13 seasons. Wow.
Ain't that something? ...I would not fly a helicopter if i were Steph!😁 Edit: 30Jul2022 It's a joke folks...intended for Steph. 😁😁😁 Calm down. No need to bring up Kobe and Gigi...let them rest in peace.
😆 back to back champ lets go bb
@@striperross4975 bro 💀
@@striperross4975 not funny
@striper Ross bro…… I understand the comparison but you definitely should have kept that thought 💭 in your head!! 💀 death jokes isn’t cool… he’s gone… I get it and I don’t have thin skin! (I smiled) But you be surprised at the damage mentally your comment could do to some unstable person across the world…. It amazing how much power social media and the internet has on weak minded youth in our society! not cool bro to put that “I wouldn’t fly a helicopter 🚁 if I were Steph” Not being a party Pooper 💩 just telling you to be mindful of your jokes is all buddy!
You see how locked in Steph is. Kobe is smiling and patting him on the butt after making a tough contested shot and Steph doesn’t even look at him! Greatness.
Kobe was just testing him, if Steph smiled and laughed with him then Kobe would have taken it serious.
I’m droppin hits back to back like Derek jeter💥
@@mentalasylumescapee6389I feel like if the player doesn’t smile or laugh, that’s when you should be taking it serious. Guess Kobe and them only prey on those that they know they are in their head.
@@doyourownresearch7297 i'm talking about J.R Smith shouldn't be laughing and distracted by the other team even if they're friends, save that for after the game.
@@doyourownresearch7297 understand that? or do you need me to explain even further and use more basic words?
This speaks to how great Kobe was, he had no problem wanting to guard the best player. RIP Legend
He consistently was assigned to the weakest Guard. Phil Jackson hid Kobe on defense
@@kevinmclain6741 same with Mike & to be honest all of the you would want your top scorer getting hurt on blind picks etc. That's for the gp"s of the league.
@@drk.i.a.2969 Thanks for proving you never watched MJ play
He had 6 points on 3-13 shooting 😭 There was no help in that entire team
@@kevinmclain6741 they used to put Scottie on the best wing players … not to hide Mike, but save his energy for offense! Plus Scottie was better on D! Mike wouldn’t take a charge to save his life!!!! Scottie probably shortened his prime by playing every defensive assignment like an all time great!!!!! Finally in 96’ his body started to break down!
For anyone thinking that Steph couldn't do this in Jordan's era. He can score on anyone! There's no stopping Stephen Curry. He is a top 10 for real!
100%
Sorry but there is no defense in today's game. Players back then pride themselves on playing defense. Pippen Jordan kobe Gary Payton starks dumars. Those just perimeter defenders. If he got past them to the basket you had Hakeem mourning Robinson Ewing waiting. And then u had the hammers Barkley Malone Rodman Mason waiting to put and elbow in his chest and knock his ass to the floor. He playing in right era but that era no way. He not strong enough for the physical punishment he would have taken in that era of basketball. Its ok to admit that.
@@bvicgvegas5781 what you are saying is the same thing they said about him before he got to the nba..
@@bvicgvegas5781 YOU WHAT? HOW ARE THEY GONNA STOP STEPH?
Nope couldn't do it in Jordan era.. even guys who are dunking highlight reels would be in the hospital after every game.. NBA is soft now.. Seriously no one remember when they was on you full court..
damn still can't belive Kobe gone,im pretty sure that moment when Steph made that jumper over him is when he knew curry was gonna be special
same got a shirt with him on it, after his passing and every time i see it and put it on i still can't believe he's gone, it's sad we didn't get to see what he was going to do after basketball
Big facts he knows curry was gonna be special and look at now he's top 10 and champion
No lie, feeling the same when thinking of Kobe. Still hasn't sunk in completely.
They say he had a good case against pharmaceutical companies for something I haven't looked it up myself I've heard that a few times. Crazy conspiracy
u should believe it
You could tell Kobe just loved seeing Curry play. He really did
Kobe cussed out the whole team after that. He never been beat by that deficit
Homeboy had 6 points on 3-13. Shoulda cussed himself out first.
shoulda had jeremy in the line up thats why
I’m droppin hits back to back like Derek jeter💥
I was never a Kobe fan growing up, but this was still a cool moment. Even 2.5 years later it still doesn't feel real that he's gone.
Jordan could fly. Kobe.... not so much
@@krisspring9936 Dude...
@@hOOdilol dude what ??. Was that not funny?. I can make a meme for you if that helps.
@@krisspring9936 Edgy af bronson
@@hOOdilol PERFECT 👌
The moment Kobe slapped that kid he bullied, he knew he was gonna win it all the next year and became a legend. RESPECT
the sound of the rim issss legendary....
It was actually the same season
@@Nicholas8535 yeah same season but not the same year
I knew it too watching that game and seeing the new additions and the menacing look of the entire team. I told my girlfriend who was mad at the Warriors for letting Mark Jackson go(as was I) that they were on a mission against the world and would win the championship no bull shit… just needed more Dray and less David Lee !! She didn’t believe me til I showed her that preseason Kobe game In Ontario… I put a little money on it and it paid off! Luckily David Lee got hurt and Kerr was forced to Start Draymond!!
I’m droppin hits back to back like Derek jeter💥
5:31 "Good shot young head" WTF Lmaooo
Dang you should've added the clip where Lou Williams was talking about Kobe trying to figure out how to guard Steph and yelling "I got it! He doesn't like when you stand on the side of him." That would've definitely tied everything together perfectly for the vid.
Which clip link please
Need a link
@@TheDeadlyefx yeah
Yeah I remember that! Lol but now curry will just blow pass you😂 since he got stronger
They released an article about this during the nba finals this year and right after that go watch Game 4 where Curry is being guarded by Derrick White. He tries many times to irritate him from the sides when he shoots but Curry still splashed all of them.
Damn those rims are atrocious
y sounds like kickin a can of cola or something
😂 😆 😂
@@PeaneutzTV that is exactly what I heard
And the mic they have on it is turned up so loud 😂
I had to do a word search in the comment section. I knew someone had to have already made this comment. These guys sound like they were playing on those old school double rims at your local park.
I watched almost every game Kobe ever played. He was misunderstood. Once you realize he loved and respected the game of basketball above all else, a lot of his demeanor begins to make sense. If you had a passion for the game and was willing to put in work to reach your full potential, you were his tribe. To Kobe, not playing hard was disrespectful to the game. Teammate or opponent, if you gave it your all he respected you as a competitor. If you were lazy he didn't have time for you. Laser focus. Either give your best or gtfo. No in between.
Kobe most overrated player ever of any sport
@@nonyabizz3533 check Derek Jeters stats and ur mind will be blown
That seems like it is true. He respected putting in the work more than having talent and he certainly worked incredibly hard.
I don't think there's a person who ever existed who loves the game of basketball more than Kobe Bean Bryant!
Duh guy came straight from school.Bball was his life.Of course he took it serious,it's how he ate!
What Kobe said at the very start about Curry always being present is spot on. Curry is that rare player who can operate without much emotion, BUT can also elevate his game with emotion.
Curry is the kind of player where even if you are not a basketball fan, you want to watch him play because you know you are witnessing greatness. maybe its just the youtube algorithm but damn am I sold!
Steph could have played in any era of the NBA and done just as well as is does now, his speed and outside shooting ability are second to no one who has played the game. His game isnt a muscular physical game but his speed and ability to score outside anywhere on the court is unmatched at any era.
before the 3 point line ?
@@danielabatabogdanov8586 Even if they're 2 pointers, he'd be hitting them all day. If you don't come out to guard him, he'll drain them on you. Curry's percentage in the lane is astronomical this year...he can score from pretty much anywhere, if he can find or create space.
I’m droppin hits back to back like Derek jeter💥
@@anodyne57😊
Passing of the torch ,kobe era to the curry era just facts can't have a era losing to another man.make it make sense
THAT IS MAJOR RESPECT RIGHT THERE 😭
As somebody obsessed with hard work and perfecting your craft, he recognized that in Curry and passed respect 👍
Takes some balls to get that shot off since Kobe made guarding him a personal matter. Loved it
It's amazing to know how kobe used to be so much faster and explosive and then u see this old kobe ready to retire and slow,but u can't take the greatness away from him....I was never a kobe fan and hated his guts..but I have to respect him
Facts if Kobe was 20 years old curry wouldn’t have made that shot over him he was getting older so yeah
I’m droppin hits back to back like Derek jeter💥
Love Kobe and Curry, both true marks of grit and sportsmanship
At the time I didn’t realize how epic this game was in history 2 legends going head to head
I know right! A lot of people didn't. That's why there's empty seats
Steph is the only dude of the modern era who I’ve seen get challenged by Kobe and rise to it.
damian lilliard
@@legendoda5218 Not everything is about Dame. He isn’t anywhere near curry in greatness level.
I’m droppin hits back to back like Derek jeter💥
Kobe said he also had a hard time guarding KD
Whilst he may look different and their games arent that similar, imo Steph is the true newage Kobe. Slightly more freindly and cooperative, but just as driven, petty, hardworking.
It’s what I been saying both their impact to the game and fanbases are similar even their careers been similar. When people shot a paper ball in trash people were saying “Kobe” now you hear people saying “Curry” when hitting their shot.
Did not realise this! their dedication to winning and love of the game is quite similar!
@@KxngAntTae So true. I grew up in various countries in the Middle East and Europe and mid 2000s Kobe was why i started liking and playing basketball. Then since i moved to Germany to finish school, i lost touch with the Nba and basketball (since few ppl watch or know anything about it), until i saw Curry's 54 pts in the garden compilation in the beginning of 2014. Legit single-handedly made me "fall in love" again with bball as Kobe did previously and have been an avid viewer of the Nba and Steph ever since.
him and Klay were called stone cold killers by Kobe
After hearin my song u can go to the nba
Even Kobe acknowledged Curry in that time and Curry is a very calm guy😎👌
1:32 what is that rim made out of? 🤣
Sounds like the ball is hitting a soda can 😂
@@saz19s8 LOL ROFL XD
Made by Zildjian, the cymbal makers
so you are ready for a rim shot joke
Oh i love Kobe smiled at Steph he's such a good sport😊 may God rest his soul!
Steph gets its a show, entertainment ,from the warm ups to the game. Yes he's out there trying to win not show boat or hotdog , but he knows people pay hard earn $$ to see an NBA game so he plays hard when he's on the court. Never seen him give less than 100 %effort Dude loves to play and it shows.
Agree 💯%. He's actually said this, then hard monies worth.
The beginning of the NBAs evolution! So Nostalgic!!
This is the perfect video! I loved Kobe like he was a son. Now I’m in the Bay Area and am a huge Warriors fan. Steph Curry is a privilege to watch! He is the “baby faced assassin” and a treasure to the community! I adore him!! To see this game and the beautiful smile from Kobe and the slap on Steph’s butt after Steph outfoxed Kobe for yet another 3 pointer …. that made me laugh and cry! I miss Kobe sooo much!! But I’m so happy that he gave Steph the recognition he deserves! My two favorite players!❤❤
Seeing Kobe giving Steph respect in this game was great.
I know this was pre season, but this was the game where the TORCH was passed from KOBE to CURRY
From kobe's hand to curry's ass
In ur dreams
Facts here.
After hearin my song u can go to the nba
Kobe still got the torch
Kobe loved Steph's and Klay's game and court disposition!
It’s crazy. I love how Kobe just wanted to experience what Steph was all about. What a competitor. I also don’t think Steph gets the respect he deserves right now because of James.
james who?
at this point, curry outranks james on the all-time list.
@@mardukmd919 there is no way you just said that
@@Sup3rwin James Harden
I would take curry over James tbh.
Game recognize Game! Love it when that happens. Especially on this level. Two absolute savages. When you get that kind of dap up and respect from Kobe, you know your game is crazy nice! KB knew what he was seeing in a young Steph. A transcendent talent who would become the greatest shooter in the history of the world. Now one of the top 5 greatest players in history. On Mount Rushmore . Pre Dynasty days. My boys on the come up. Damn those were such fun times💯
I've never seen a NBA highlight video where the rims are so loud! haha. Random comment I know but it's very noticeable
I miss those warriors. 2024 is looking piss poor. Ah to all good things come an end. RIP Kobe
Greatness greatness greatness. Young Curry and Thompson. Older Kobe. Lots of generational talent out there. Even cool to see a young Julius Randle out there
i need to watch some steph preseason highlights
Steph not getting selected as an allstar made had me so confused that year. I thought they could at LEAST pick Ty Lawson to rep a smaller team, but nah they had to make sure Tony Parker was chosen. NBA made it look like Lee was the best on the team and if you were there you knew that was bs
this was 2014-15 season, jeremy lin was on the lakers. steph won MVP that year....... you're thinking of 2012-13 season
this was kerr’s first year, as David Lee was still a starter instead of Draymond Green.
@@darthvirgin7157 kerr didn't start Lee or iggy
@@Chronz considering the date (October 14) and the arena, this was a preseason game (NBA seasons usually start at late October), before Lee got injured early that season, which opened up more minutes for Draymond.
Maaaan Lee was holding this team down for a minute when Dubs was on struggle mode. He's was getting old around this time still solid tho.
Bro the sound of the rim💀
Steve nash and bryant what a time seems like yesterday. Makes me tear up thinking Kobe's gone
This player has the capability to do anything he wants to.scoring is no option for him. When he decides he is going to retire i don't think there will ever be anyone like him. He's done it all. 😊👍
Man shows me how damn much i miss Kobe playing and just miss him. Still had that feeling, Kobe coming back whats he going to do . RIP
That Kobe acknowledgement had him super hype on the inside.
Those rims let you know they're there, especially if you brick
Hell yeah
Crazy how these matches feel so long ago. Really brings to mind the importance of the passage of time, and how significant the passage of time is, to the passage of time from these matches.
Wow you’re completely right on that
Even when Kobe has a bad night I still love to watch all his old games, I sure do miss that dude like a lot of others, never forgotten, one of the greatest of not the greatest in my books...just an all around good guy....RIP. Kobe..
No NBA rims should sound like the hoop that was on my bedroom door as a kid. 😳
Magnetic rims and magnetic ball
Been a W's fan my whole life. I grew up with season tickets. Watching Steph Curry on our local TV provider has been such a treat. Literally the best show on TV
Wow I am envious of you
my two favorite players, kobe didn't move the way he did in his prime he was so deadly and every possession is surely a score this time he was so chill and for me he has nothing to prove anymore, while curry is very energetic and very eager to win so precise on his shots and the mentality to go beyond is incredible. its really passing the baton gameplay GSW LA 🔥🔥❤️❤️
I can’t believe this was 8 years ago already, holy cannoli time flies!
5:24 So much love so many smiles! RIP Kobe and yes Curry learned from one of our best! 🏀 🙏🏾
Ah, the days when you played until the clock hit 0:0.😌 The real NBA.
god that squad around Kobe was atrocious. Ruined his career for that team :/
Yeah straight trash
Kobe's salary that time was atrocious too so they couldn't afford any decent players around him.
@@donkeyhottie Yeah, we may love Kobe, but he selfishly would not give up some of his salary to bring on other stars....so he limited his own Chips...for sure
Watching a game like this makes it so obvious that the warriors were creating generationally different basketball. What the Lakers were bringing to the table (yes that team was terrible) wasn't even in the same universe as that warriors team. This is why all the 80's and 90's dudes saying they would be problems is a joke. They would be run out of the gym by this generation (I'd take any of the warriors teams over any of the bulls teams)
Look at Curry man so inspirational
oh man i still get chills seeing kobe, my favorite player and that's with my family being from chicago so you know I seen mass MJ but during my come up kobe was my player.....and then curry comes out of nowhere and saves me....I was gonna stop watching basketball after kobe retired but man steph is different
Good sportsmanship 5:34 Rip Kobe 🙏
Klay defended Kobe really really well btw 5:01 is when the iconic 3 happened
Sorry to the old players but Steph Curry he puts all his heart to play the way he play wow awesome 👏 l respect him so very much
The rim was horrendous back then 😂
look at curry man so inspirational
You've got to pay attention. Steph always know where his wife & kids are but what everybody's missing he can find his mother or father in the arena no matter where they're at & he talks to them his daddy give him looks and his mother gives him hand gestures
It's crazy how many NBA players don't know where their wives and kid's are. Especially the long list of one's people have called GOAT...
Dawkins showing game warups to start now got key NBA info/memories. this shit goes hard dude. good work
I can't even explain how much I love this video. Thank you for sharing.
Curry and kobe both have 4th championship and 1st finals mvp in 13th seasons Amazing
5 for Kobe
@@JamesJackson-ot5oi yess
After hearin my song u can go to the nba
5:01 is the beginning of the end of NBA as you knew it
I think Kobe respects players that are true competitors and aren't just all talk. Steph talked with his game and Kobe respected that. It's tragic he rarely every had teammates that had that same mentality
Rest in peace Kobe. You will always be ranked higher than LBJ in my heart and mind.
When
Bro he had 13 points. Bron is 37 and averaging 30 💀 and I'm a Jordan fan. Rip Kobe but yes your comment is that blasphemous.
@@poison1222 NBA squashed a well known report about the Miami based biogenesis program where multiple MLB players were caught, and top players from the NBA were about to be disclosed. You are ignorant if you think it is normal for a nearly 40 year old with suspected ties to doping and performance enhancers can play like he is in his 20's.
@@davidguillen6611 Bron doesn't need "enhancers" which the only ones he could have used are steroids which are illegal anyways bc his work ethic and determination to be ready and stay ready along with his strict asf diet is that damn good that he spends millions on his body a year so I really don't know what your talking about
@@poison1222 This was after his ACL injury
dafuq is that sound when the ball hits the rim? sounds like a bucket
Haha. I feel you. Kinda annoying. 🤣
I believe this was Steve Nash last or 2nd to last game, against Denver possibly
I think Steph’s friendly, chill personality overshadows the killer in him. He really isn’t as different as Kobe as it appears
4:59 the moment Steph talked about in hot ones, where kobe ended giving him a lil ass tap
We must see kobe, shaq, curry, MJ in one team
1 is passed, 2 are retired, so wdym
@@fw_keimar5132 don’t stop the love.
Watch the replay of when Steph drained the three in Kobe's face. After he drops the tray, Steph gives Kobe a little "eat that, bruh" look and that's when Kobe smiles and gives him congrats, but Steph doesn't really respond. I mean, above all else, Kobe loved to compete. And you kill tell that Kobe loved the fact that Steph is, in fact, a straight killer.
It's. True respect kobe knew why he didt smile gotta stay in the zone. I'm sure they had a moment after the game. 2 of the best.
as a warrior fan living 6 blocks away from oracle, this game made my brother and I so happy, we actually got to see a legit warriors team.
the first two minutes of the game was just insane.
Wow 😲 salute you sir I appreciate you..
This was when the nba was fun . With Dwayne Wade Kobe Steve Nash Dirk Nowitzski and Vince carter were still playing
The Black Mamba had enough and was clearly out of position but decided on court he was going to test this kid, and he continued to do it until Curry was rested for the night. Love it!
Curry with the push off tho lol
Physical play bruh!!!!!
That’s what happens when you try to play that style with him!
Um most good players do that😂when the game gets aggressive. If that was the case hed still be doin it now .
Oh my amazing steph😍👏👏👏
The sound of these rims haunt my dreams 😬😬😬
That was awesome. Even better K congratulating a opponent for good work.
Kobe and Steph top 7
Kobe yes. Curry? Nah he’s still outside the top 10 lol
@@jtrillz3953 ummm MJ, Kobe, LeBron, Kareem, Magic, Shak...... Steph.
@@jtrillz3953 Steph Top 7.
@@yandengebaptista2126 please don’t put Steph into that category lol the recency bias is insane
@@ferchango6359 💀
I was never a Kobe fan but I did respect him. He was all business.
Stephen Curry is so cold he makes The Continent of Antarctica feel🔥!!!
❄🌬🌌😅...Good one....👍🏽
He didn't try to bully him. He was testing him and found out curry is real. He respects that (kobe fan here)
Steph will average over 30 points a game in 2023. He will win another finals MVP and another regular season MVP and the Warriors will win another championship. He is the GOAT.
A bit ahead of yourself there. I doubt he’ll do any of that, but he will certainly still be pretty good. Little bit outlandish of you to say that he is the goat though, since he definitely is not. He’s a HoF for sure, but nowhere close to the GOAT. One of the most talented shooters but not a GOAT.
Kobe’s defense is so underrated
Thank you for that game play so I appreciate it because i love basketball
Baby faced Steph was a straight up assassin. Kobe was like aight young fella, you got that. Lol RIP KOBE BEAN🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Fake ass smile from Kobe, he got humbled quick!!
Yeh no .
Cant believe Kobe played alongside Curry.
like when Jordan "played alongside" Iverson.
The sound is so satisfying when it goes in
There's a certain zone that you can get into every once in awhile whenever being creative or exercising your talent. I know the feeling from me playing ball or making beats sometimes . That's the zone Kobe was talking about and nsteph is in it a lot