Kobe Bryant: Los Angeles Lakers Star Gives A Free Lesson | TIME
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L.A. Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant gives TIME's Sean Gregory some tips for a pickup game.
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Los Angeles Lakers: Kobe Bryant Gives A Free Lesson | TIME
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R.I.P Kobe He was one of the most humble and cool people in sports Legends never die 1978-2020
❤️
Yes true
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He will be missed and his legacy will last.
This was the very last video I watched of Kobe before his passing. Watched this one over a month back, before 2020. Glad I got to see this and get to watch it again with a new perspective w/o Kobe. "Cya when I see cya" Mamba.
Kobe looks so happy giving these tips. Just imagine him coaching kids
He should've became Lakers head coach
Ivo Ivanov He coaches kwahi leonard and look how of a beast he is.
he'll only teach kids to score not to pass xD #NoHate but. if he'll become a mentor... i think he will be a great one
GucciArzola Good thing you're wrong.
GucciArzola Yet another fool. You clearly don't know what it takes to become a great athlete. Having a me first style of playing was the Lakers predominant strategy because they had Kobe Bryant. That doesn't mean that's the kind of athlete Kobe Bryant is. It's not possible to reach what he reached in the NBA being a selfish player. No one sees the practices or behind the scenes. All they see is the game, the press conferences , the advertising,..the money. I guarantee you Kobe Bryant is a team player and would be an amazing coach. Shame on you for letting your ignorance get the best of you. You have absolutely no idea what kinds of responsibilities comes along with being Kobe Bryant. What he has displayed throughout his career is nothing short of great, and couldn't have been achieved by himself.
Who’s watching in 2024, RIP Kobe legends never die🕊️🙏🏼
Fr, watching this now is a reminder that the nba is missing a legend. Miss ya Kobe ❤
Same here, Kobe will always be some one to look up to. Rest in peace 💛💜
Drew’s here 🫵😁
fr im watching this in 2024 and its so hard to realise that he died R.I.P Kobe
I miss Kobe😢
You can see how eager kobe is to share his knowledge what a gem RIP Kobe and Gianna
i wanna like but it has 24 likes 🫡
And the rest of the people on the helicopter
@@perrycoffey5410 fym kids game lmaoo
@@perrycoffey5410 are all sports kids games for you or just basketball ?
@@en_vy it doesn't matter shouldn't have said what i said
Okay KZhead. For once I'm satisfied with your algorithm. 10 year old treasure found
ooooh yeah
Algorithm*
i was waiting for this comment
@@finomhiphopandskate Oh shit thx I didn't notice that
Amen
Just look how he conducts himself and talks to this guy. Doesnt know him. Is doing this out of his own time. But treats him respectfully and so kindly. A true class act
He was such a chill and likeable guy.
Yeah, because he's on camera and the guy is from TIME mag.
Into Infinity he also dead, that check aint mean shit now
obviously he was paid for his time. you think the manager, coach, or even kobe himself is gonna just take away his valuable training time just to give a journalist a random basketball lesson? nothing's free man. when you reach a guy of his level, a minute of his time is a lot of money.
@@user-vc5rp7nf8f Its not obvious he was paid. Are you so cynical that you think that way. The love of his art is enough to make him want to give a lesson to people that want to learn how he does what he does. Damn I don't believe how cynical and jaded you are. RIP KOBE THE GREATEST BALLER EVER
When Kobe died, he took so much basketball knowledge with him. He would have been an amazing coach. You can tell he loved the game so much.
You really really can
He just lives the game in a level i don't think you can compare. Maybe even with Mike 🤔
"See you when i see you" that hit hard deep down man RIP kobe
“See you when I see you” What a legend. Miss you Kobe
it makes it particularly painful, now...
@@sasuke65743 maybe we'll get to see him one day again, trust in God, he seem like great guy. Really did.
@@marshalcraft sadly Kobe didnt have such trust in the Lord, maybe he did, but he never publicly announced it, so only God knows
well he seem to show some spirit, only God knows like you said.
Y’all crying over everything
i still can’t believe he’s gone man..
hulksmash05 what do mean what happened?
@hulksmash05 died in a helicopter crash on the 26th...
Neither can i bro ! Unbelievable ! Gone too soon....we'll keep his spirit and memory alive.
i believe lol
@@tigerfist2864 what was funny about that
That “see ya when I see ya” got me RIP Kobe
Important lessons to take: 1. Set up your moves after one another like a game of chess, sell the fake. 2. Attack top foot and play to their weaknesses by pinning weak hand 3. Learn to be able to pull up shots when faced with help defense and protect the ball 4. Get into mamba mentality zone and dont let any outside thing take you out 5. STRETCH... and have fun 6. Kobe is the goat... Hope this helps, practice and work hard! Rip, Kobe the Mamba. You'll always be in our hearts 💕.
This should be pinned to the top!! Ty and rip Mamba
“See you when I see you” dang that hit somewhere deep down
It really did
My thoughts exactly
Fr😭
Man, felt it
fr i said bet then my face changed quick
6:47 "see you when I see you" I'll see you in heaven my brother ❤️
who said you or him are going to heaven. A bit presumptuous.
@@grayninja9958 ever heard of a word called "optimism"?
@@kazniaz nah, i've heard of hell though
I was cool till I saw that..... RIP Kobe
@Mike Hunt Islam is the way to go brother
It's 2023 and I still couldn't believe he's gone. RIP Kobe, Gigi, and the rest of the passengers 🙏
Kobe logic: Double team coming? Better fade before it gets there
xD
Lol exactly what I was thinking why not just pass it to the open man
Ivo Ivanov I mean if he passes the ball, he'd be passing to someone not as good as him, so he stopped all that
Jashan721 Hahah lol
Jashan721 right u smart fuck😉
When Kobe shoots does he ever go like "Kobe"
lol
Justin Fawcett hits blunt then asks himself that question
Justin Fawcett Let it rain, rain dance, rain drops
That's like you saying "Justin" so that'd be weird lel
hahaha
Dang when he said “see you when I see you” that just hit me hard and made me realize he’s not here with us anymore 😔 I didn’t see him growing up but when I heard of him he was just fascinating. Rest in peace Kobe ❤️🙏🏻🕊
A true athlete with legendary moves and work ethic. RIP Kobe
No one: KZhead: Recommending old videos of Kobe to make me sad.
Video gets recommended because of our activity
Yes its true
A A its means that No one: (no one is talking or recommending some videos of kobe bryant) but when kobe and gianna is already dead youtube put some recommended videos about kobe and gigi
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“See you when I see you” Kobe... see you later Mr. Bryant
bruh so sad omg im crying
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Kobe is Basketball. Whenever you hear that name you’ll always think of basketball and his greatness. He’s truly a GOAT.
You can tell how deeply he thought about basketball. He was willing to share so much and in detail, you could tell he really wanted to spend that time talking about it.
Probably the most down to earth I have ever seen Kobe on camera. I really enjoyed this clip.
bignoknow Kobes is in his element. Just like if we were talking about what we love.
@alejandrothefader Sounds a lot like one Michael Jordan.
bignoknow what up Noah love your channel brotha
Woah. Hi noah.
@Aidan Khan he didn’t know it was 2 years ago shut up
I used to dream as a kid that Kobe would train me like this. I would be on my driveway shooting the basketball for hours with Kobe Bryant by my side critiquing my form and helping me with my footwork( In my imagination though). Rest in Peace Kobe Bryant and Gigi 😥😥🙏
@King Klebold Dedicated*
@King Klebold *dedicated to being gay
King Klebold ur profile pic and vids are gay
King Klebold huh u said ur gay oh yeah I agree too 😂
King Klebold shut up u know ur gay
Rip kobe❤
I remember watching this video as a kid and this is what made me so good at basketball and gave me the basic fundamentals to build on, thanks Kobe.
What a gentleman. Giving a free interview/lesson with a smile on his face. RIP Kobe 🙏
Into Infinity the clue is in the video title.
@@numerounouk free for us doesnt mean free for TIME
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Naw.. I'm sure Kobe got sent a check
the guy doing the interview is like 6'5 6'6, making kobe look normal height.
kobe is rly only about 6’4.75
@@YungPastaa hes 6"6
@@Kay-nv9em does sum further research buddy. I also thought this until about a month ago, same w mj
@@YungPastaa what a clown
@@YungPastaa Notice how no one is liking your comment?
Rest in peace from 2023 😢
i am coming back to the after 16 years, thanks Champ you are truly missed.
Sad to watch now. RIP to his daughter and Kobe.
sorry Kobe
C Note To every KZheadr, and ever commenter, leave flowers at the comments section. R.I.P kobe
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Back in the times when the interviewer actually knows what he is talking about and ask interesting question. Much respect and i still don't believe Kobe is gone
really appreciated it. i feel like kobe appreciated his intrest too. never that fun to teach someone who doesnr want to learn by themselves.
Yeah, 2009, the old days
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The thing with Kobe is that he had this ability to just speak so well. Most guys in the NBA are not able to construct sentences that are so enjoyable and nice to listen to. He was certainly one of a kind, and so sophisticated... I really miss him.
R.I.P Kobe. I am teaching my son the fundamentals of basketball and we have been spamming Kobe and Jordan videos. I cant believe Kobe is gone but his spirit is inside every young ball player!
What a legend. Thank you Kobe. For everything.
who misses Kobe?
me
I do
been missing kobe for 8 years
me to
I dont
if i scored on kobe and got it on camera like this guy did, i'd be showing this video to my friends and grandsons each and every day.
facts
he was just being kind to the guy obviously.. thats the mark of greatness when you can let someone else have their shine and be happy for them.. match time, different story!
I learned so much from this video in high school. I always come back to it and learn something new.
I come back and watch this often now I remember I literally learned how to shoot free throws by steady watching this over and over again in 8th grade 🐍🙏🏾
"see ya when i see you" hits different now :(
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Keven Lee stop saying the same shit in every comment dum bitch
The fact that there were people in this gym not listening to and watching Kobe is crazy
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Security probably kept them back.
pretty sure it was a lakers practise, so they see him everyday
It was a Lakers bench practice. You can see DJ Mbenga there. I thought I saw Luke Walton too. Maybe Rony Turiaf?
They were the lakers team practicing
Man was so well spoken and held himself w a lot of class. Rip to the legend
Rip Kobe true class act. I love rewatching this sometimes. He was such a nice guy man. Also my boy Sean hit the most clutch hook of his life. Spun off Kobe and nailed it.
This man literally literally said “ when the double -team is coming spin the other way an take a jump-shot “ 🤣 not pass but a jumpshot 🤣 Rip Mamba Man 😩🏀
It’s facts you take weak side or take jump shot
@@Rolltideel or just pass the ball maybe 😂😂😂
@@nickw.9646 I’m just Saying , be aggressive n have confidence . Most players wanna Shoot , I’m taking weak side while looking to see who left their man to guard me . So yes duh; pass
@@nickw.9646 Why pass to inferior teammates.
@@rizahawke2059 it’s a 5v5 not a 1v5, look at lebron he’s a pass first player and he’s the goat rn.😂😂😂
This dude has a mad head nod.
Well, you better be noddin when KOBE BEAN gives you a free lesson.
Shaaat. Now I can't help but notice the nod! 😂
Gotta come back to this clip every now and then!
I wasn’t even born yet when this was out R.I.P Kobe Bryant 💜💛🐐
It's sad watching this right after Kobe retired
+Orion Mangan Hold them tears back bruh ;-;
+michael green 😥
+michael green ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)(ง'̀-'́)ง
+michael green乁( ˙ ω˙乁)
Orion Mangan it’s even sadder watching this right after Kobe died
2:32 "if the double team's coming here, spin here" hahahaha why not pass for better look for teammates....that's Kobe's mentally, that's why i like this guy..
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Lol
I know this is a really old comment but i couldn't help but notice that you put mentally instead of mentality
Nikiita hahahaha i wanted to say the same... that kobe's mentally? im not gonna let that slip away from me haha
You can tell he was such an incredible year humble man that treated everyone the same and was willing to help people learn the game. Such a shame he’s no longer with us
What a wonderful wholesome experience. I love the way he carried himself. He oozed confidence that I could only dream for. I cant find other words but "He's a real one". Goes to show we dont know what we had until we have lost it. In this Case "Him" RIP Kobe. You deserved more time.
this is the time when Kobe playing with his injured fingers and still wins the NBA championship back to back, RESPECT
It still doesn't feel like he's gone Rip Kobe and Gigi
It doest feel real man
Never does
still dosent :(
It's weird living in 2021 where there's so much video of people. In a way it's like people now can live forever because you can almost always find "new" footage
rip
Kobe was my idol and my favorite nba player so I love when I see these videos even though he may not be with us on earth. RIP Mamba👑 , rest well in Heaven🙏🏼
damn love Kobe, so much insane knowledge/wisdom dropped in this short lesson
I remember watching this video so many times as a kid. Still doesn't feel real man. Keep knocking fadeaways in heaven king👑🙏
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Most players: Double team coming, pass it to an open man. Kobe: Double team coming, just spin the other way. XD
what if the shot clock is winding down
S J gotta love it tho, theres a reason hes the mamba
lmao
its just a tool to use if you ever get put in that situation. who knows you might be playing and you might be in that situation its good to have something like that at your disposal
@@louisemokaraka9588 And also, playing 21 against really motivated players is a great way to figure out double teams. You have to learn the angles, pivots and spins to get up your shot over the double team since you have nobody to pass to).
He's a good teacher, explaining everything that it's easily understood.
"See ya when I see ya" Damn i felt that. See ya in heaven one day Kobe.
“See you when I see you” rip to an LA legend 🐐
Kobe is like the tupac of basketball straight up !
+Rayven Sims your an idiot.! kobe is legend.! respect him.!
+Aljhon Cahilig that's what I'm saying , you fucka tupac a legend Kobe a legend hahaha come on now
yeah,..... i
But kobe's not dead
+JV Gabagat No shit dumbass and that's besides the point
Video was great to watch not only do you get to watch my Man KB instruct us with phenomenal direction and insight about attacking defense /offense we also see the interviewer ask meaningful questions regarding the game . Good stuff Salute and RIP to one of the Goats
I can’t see Kobe longer than 30 seconds without sharing a tear.....inexplicable. I truly miss him.
I can't believe he is gone now. rest in peace legend🙏🏼
You don't get much writers/reporters that are the same height as Kobe man, those genes.
They were both wearing shorts?
he actually played college ball at Princeton
Joel Villarreal what? He’s the same height as Kobe in the video maybe an inch shorter
@Joel Villarreal Are you blind?
@@MrCHI2cool l los l los l
Kobe is such a great teacher. He is very articulate and detailed. Sad he passed early, he could have taught a lot more to everybody. RIP mamba
I just keep coming back to this video I love Kobe rip
I had to learn the hard way how important stretching is.
How did you learn. I recently just got a swollen knee and still don't know what it is. But can't walk well and can't play ball aha :(
I got Patellar Tendonitis (knee pain) on both legs. It's common for people who play basketball. The knee is under alot of stress from the jumping that's why some people get this injury. I had tight hip flexors (cause I didn't stretch) and my knees had to catch most of the weight.(glutes,quads and muscles of the hips are supposed to help you alot catching your weight on the landing). STRECH legs everyday strenghten your legs and don't buy cheap shoes get some quality basketball shoes and you should be straight.. Go see a doctor though to make sure It's actually the same injury I had. Stretches: www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/knee-pain/jumpers-knee/stretching-exercises-jumpers-knee strenght exercises: www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/knee-pain/jumpers-knee/strengthening-exercises-jumpers-knee
CCareTTaker My 5th grade daughter had this. She had Physical therapy 2x per week for about 3 months and stretching exercises 2x per day. After the pain was gone for 2 weeks and she'd had PT she was cleared to go back to playing again. The benefit is that she is stronger and quicker now...a lot more power in her shot. Everyone should do proper stretching and strengthening exercises...especially girls though I know a lot of guys who played on playgrounds all the time when they were kids still have knee pain and problems.
i stretch every day
Savage Pandaz i got a dislocated ankle m8 :/
Kobe's Rules: 1. Stretch 2. Have Fun
Can’t believe it’s been 4 years, Rip Kobe 🙏
The passion kobe had for the game and willing to share is so special man.
When he said stretch, that was too me he was saying it right to me im gonna be stretching even when I am eat a box of Pringles thanks kobe rip
I'm stretching my beer grabbing hand as I watch this and try to become a professional couch athlete.
Holy shit my face was in a can of pringles as I read this
Stretching is key and prob the most important part to everything. I even did stretching before gym class in school while other were fooling around and kicking some balls. I was the only one and the „wierd“ kid doing that, but it helps alout and you won’t get injured that fast.
The "see ya when I see ya" hit differently. Rip to a goat mamba forever
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Thanks for this Kobe. RIP.
This is awesome glad they did this we have it to remember him 🔥
rest in peace kobe and gigi. remember seeing this 8 years ago when i just started playing basketball. so much has changed since then :(
Aye man, do you still hoop?
Ivo Ivanov yea i do!
This is pretty much a Masterclass taught by Professor Kobe Bryant. Priceless. Thank you, Kobe.🙏 Rest in Power, Kobe (and Gigi) 🙏❤️🏀
rest in power? what does that mean
@@thedude7737 Like how impactful Kobe was, I think it's a way to respect him?
always come back to watch this video, kobe... i miss you so much ,happy birthday
RIP King Kobe. I'm a clippers bucks guy but he is always in my heart
"comfortable to you" is the best advice you can give to any athlete in the making.
Same reason Shawn Marion shot like that. Dwight Howard too. No... shoot with good from until it becomes comfortable. If the sh*t goes in and it's never comfortable, never be comfortable. Watch the greatest foul shooter ever (Steve Nash) look comfortable?
Legend says he's still nodding his neck..
This is powerful Thanks to the one I always call the kid. I remember his first game.He had more energy than everyone on the court…Rest on Heaven Kid💙
Thank you so much this help me a lot
Miss you already mamba. Rip Kobe, Gigi, and the other 7 who lost their lives on that tragic day. God be with you!!!!!!!’
Still so much to learn from Kobe. Even with him gone, he remains an eternal wealth of knowledge. God bless
This helps me so much thx kobe RIP KOBE😭😭😭
This was classic, and you got to play 1 on 1 with him!! Thank you for this video. I just watched it with my 6 year old. 🏁❤️ RIP Kobe
I watched this when it came out. Learned a lot... Kobe the greatest
2:33 notice when he talks about the double team he’s still looking to shoot 😂 RIP KOBE 💔
Jalen Kidd damn dude. You probably feel weird now..
Anzor Abazov I do 😔 #RIPKobe
@@caelanmusgrove5449 😭😭😭
Oh boy how time flies fast. I remembered watching this during my college. Always wanted to buy kobe shoes but i dont have the money to buy. Bought my first kobe shoes december 2019. Never thought he’ll be gone a month later. RIP my favorite athlete ❤️❤️❤️
This was one of the best basketball advise ever. Jabstep is truly the strongest move if the defender knows your shot is on point.
lol Kobe is a serious guy, that pin the strong hand move is something else.
Yeah there's tons of little trick moves you can use in basketball that refs can't see. MJ had one where he'd crossover then he'd pull the defenders hand once he's leaned in to attack so he had extra force/speed to blow by. The superstars perfect little moves like that.
lol, serious stuff.
Damion Platt for real though. one i like to use is when backing down a guy, i i pull the arm that he is using to hold me off with the opposite direction that i pivot and go by. if that makes any sense. Its usually if the defender is pressuring me in the open court and I'm not fast enough to blow by him.
But pinning the strong hand won't work with Stephen curry!!
All the All Defensive greats had their ways.
Rest in peace to a legend and his rising star legend, Gianna.
A legend that left us too soon. Miss you Kobe
Kobe was like my first ever coach & introduced me to the world of basketball 13 yrs ago when this video came out. Miss you, Kobe. Mamba forever
“Have fun see you when I see ya” rip legend
2:34 yup kobe, if help comes or ur double teamed just do the pull up jump shot or a fade away... if ur triple teamed then do a fade away and if ur quadruple teamed then make a circus shot
lol
Lol
or pass the ball lol
This video is honesly amazing. He gives you so much info. Im a real Mj fan and i can assure you a lot of these are Mj's moves and I love it. Kobe just did his homework.
Such a grand formal interview as it relates to the game.
Interviewer: Ever envision help coming over? Kobe: All the time. That's when I shoot my pull-up jump shot. That was the most Kobe quote I've ever heard. RIP Kobe and Gianna.
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