This sub gives so much hate for a statement that everyone would've agreed with three years ago. [â][LAL] Kobe BryantSiddc3 20 points21 points22 points 4 years ago (11 children). I love me some Kobe, but there is literally no argument for him being better than LeBron. But Kobe had more moves in his arsenal, [+]Boberto312 comment score below threshold-9 points-8 points-7 points 4 years ago (1 child), [+]Celticsbigvahe33 comment score below threshold-8 points-7 points-6 points 4 years ago (0 children), [+]ThunderIamallamala comment score below threshold-35 points-34 points-33 points 4 years ago (8 children). [26][27] Bryant's grandfather would mail him videos of NBA games for Bryant to study. [â]LakersTuneHD 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (0 children). [275][276] However, Scott held him out for three straight games to rest after one of his worst performances of the season, when Bryant committed nine turnovers and scored 25 points on just 8-for-30 shooting in a 108–101 loss to Sacramento. [12][389][390], In November 1999, 21-year-old Bryant met 17-year-old Vanessa Laine while she was working as a background dancer on the Tha Eastsidaz music video "G'd Up". Bryant wore 143 at the Adidas ABCD camp and chose 8 by adding those numbers. [94] Bryant averaged 30 points per game and embarked on a historic run, posting 40 or more points in nine consecutive games while averaging 40.6 in the entire month of February. [379] He was selected to the All-NBA Team on 15 occasions, tied for the most with Abdul-Jabbar and Tim Duncan,[383] and his 11 first-team honors are tied for the second-most with Karl Malone. It's just funny seeing people still try denying this lol. Then simply click on your username on Reddit, go to the comments tab, scroll down as far as possible (hint:use RES), and hit the new OVERWRITE button at the top. 3 all-time scorer in Lakers' win", "Kobe Bryant misses Lakers vs. Warriors for rest", "Suns win 6th straight by spoiling Kobe Bryant's return to Lakers lineup", "Bryant's ailments likely reflect new reality for Lakers", "Lakers' Byron Scott to handle Kobe Bryant's playing time on game-by-game basis", "How will Kobe Bryant fare in his 20th NBA season? [168] The Lakers won the next game as well, but dropped Games 3 and 4, even with Bryant putting up 33.5 points per game. [146] A number of journalists have attributed the improved sales to Bryant's new number, as well as his continuing All-Star performance on the court. [â][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points 4 years ago (0 children), And I love how the Brooklyn crowd goes berserk for Kobe haha, [â]Mavericksmavdude410 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children), Chris Christie in the crowd gettin hype after that one, [â]jnofx 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children), Every time I get on r/nba I get a different clip of Kobe de-masculating Gerald Wallace, [â][deleted] 45 points46 points47 points 4 years ago (0 children), when you're doubled most of your career, you gotta be, [â]soylaverdad 8 points9 points10 points 4 years ago* (0 children). Bryant's first high school number was 24 before he switched to 33. In 2003, Bryant was charged with sexual assault following an accusation by a young female hotel clerk. [â]Lakersyapzilla 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child), [â]r2002 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children). the kobe stans are out in full force, [â]Celticsisaacpr -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (0 children), Lebron stans are the same if not worse. [234] After starting the season 1–4, coach Brown was fired. In 2006, Bryant said that he was 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m). He was listed at 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) and 212 pounds (96 kg),[328] He was often cited as one of the most dangerous scorers in the NBA. He claimed his first All-Star MVP trophy after a 31-point performance in Philadelphia when he was loudly booed by fans as they had throughout the game, stemming from his earlier comment to a 76ers heckler during the Finals that the Lakers were "going to cut your hearts out". [398] On December 16, 2011, Vanessa Bryant filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, and the couple requested joint custody of their daughters. [â]Ken-shin -2 points-1 points0 points 4 years ago (1 child). That's probably because Phil Jackson keeps telling him to do that. [318] In the following summer, he had to withdraw from the Olympic team because of his sexual assault case. [231] He returned three games before the end of the regular season. [145] Throughout the 2006–07 season, his jersey became the top selling NBA jersey in the United States and China. [â]Clipperslockdown36 30 points31 points32 points 4 years ago (6 children), [+][deleted] comment score below threshold-27 points-26 points-25 points 4 years ago (5 children). Dude, it's at least a debate. [509], On February 7, Bryant and his daughter were buried in a private funeral in Pacific View Memorial Park in the Corona del Mar neighborhood of Newport Beach, California. [42] Bryant ended up making the All-NBA Second Team and All-NBA Defensive Team for the second year in a row. Bryant suffered multiple injuries throughout the season and as a result, missed nine games. Bryant stated that he was open to discussing the matter with gay rights groups and wanted to appeal his fine. 13 pick to the Lakers the day before the draft. [273] He played in the first 27 games of the season,[274] averaging team-highs with 26.4 points and 35.4 minutes per game while leading the league with 22.4 shots per game. [189] After being sidelined for five games by an ankle injury, Bryant made his return and made another clutch three-pointer to give the Lakers a one-point lead with four seconds remaining against the Memphis Grizzlies. Bryant did not feel he was deserving of the selection, and some likened it to a career achievement award for his past performance. The 34-year-old Bryant was averaging his most minutes (38.6) in six years, and only Portland rookie Damian Lillard was averaging more minutes. [510] A public memorial service was held on February 24 (2/24, marking both Kobe's and Gianna's jersey numbers) at Staples Center with Jimmy Kimmel hosting. [71], Bryant's fortunes would improve when Phil Jackson took over as coach of the Lakers in 1999. [120][121] Chamberlain, playing in an era when the games were paced faster and scoring opportunities were more plentiful,[121][122] accounted for 59 percent of his team's points in Philadelphia's 169–147 win, compared to Bryant scoring 66 percent of the Lakers' 122 points. He played on the varsity basketball team as a freshman. [310] West teammates offered to feed him the ball in an attempt to get him another All-Star MVP, but he declined. [254] On April 10, 2013, Bryant became the first player in NBA history to get 47 points, eight rebounds, five assists, four blocks, and three steals in an NBA game. Bryant had grown close with D'Antoni during their time with Team USA. ", [â]SpursCheesyMightyMo 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children), [â]That610GRIND 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children), Awesome post. [230] In April, Bryant missed seven games with a bruised left shin. [156][157] This record has since been broken by LeBron James. [60] Bryant's performance throughout the year earned him a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team with fellow bench teammate Travis Knight. [99] The game eventually went to a second overtime, in which Bryant made another three-pointer as time expired to lift the Lakers past the Blazers, 105–104. in terms of ability, and influence, lebron blows kobe out of the water, [â][LAL] Kobe Bryantavichaal 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (3 children), [â]Cavaliersdongfangzhuo -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (2 children), weak reply lmao. [307], On February 3, Bryant made seven three-pointers and scored a then season-high 38 points, including 14 of the team's 18 points in the last 5:02 of the game, for a 119–115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. During the run, he averaged 30.8 points, 12 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 4 steals, and 3.8 blocked shots in leading the Aces to a 31–3 record. Yup, even Shaq has said on Inside the NBA Kobe would get him going early by feeding him the ball in the post. These included being named Naismith High School Player of the Year, Gatorade Men's National Basketball Player of the Year, a McDonald's All-American, a first-team Parade All-American and a USA Today All-USA First Team player. Price was his favorite player growing up. Bryant's parents were opposed to the marriage for a number of reasons. And thats just fact. To avoid media scrutiny, she finished high school through independent study. [182], During the 2009–10 season, Bryant made six game-winning shots including a buzzer-beating, one-legged 3-pointer against the Miami Heat on December 4, 2009. [â]Lakersr0ckyboats 23 points24 points25 points 4 years ago (4 children), cough cough The Eastern Conference cough cough, [â]WarriorsLeBronda_Rousey -3 points-2 points-1 points 4 years ago (3 children). 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INDIANA PACERS (10–5)", "Kobe Bryant's struggles cause some in NBA circles to say it's time he retires", "With Flair for the Dramatic, Kobe Spins Frustrating End into Emotional Final Act". Bryant appeared as the cover athlete for the following video games: Bryant was also one of the global ambassadors of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China. [486], In 2013, Bryant launched a production company called Granity Studios, which developed different media, ranging from films to television shows and novels. [109] The year signified a drop in Bryant's overall status in the NBA, as he did not make the NBA All-Defensive Team and was also demoted to the All-NBA Third Team. [95], In the following season, the Lakers were able to acquire NBA All-Stars Karl Malone and Gary Payton to make another push at the NBA championship. [186] He continued his dominant clutch plays making yet another game-winning three-pointer against the Sacramento Kings,[187] and what would be the game-winning field goal against the Boston Celtics. Teams. Bryant is the all-time leading scorer in Lakers franchise history. The group was signed by Sony Entertainment, but the company's ultimate goal was to eliminate the group and have Bryant record on his own. 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[300] Prior to announcing his retirement, he had been steadfast about not wanting the fuss of a staged farewell tour, preferring to hear boos instead of cheers. Good observation by JVG. [242][243] His defense disrupted opponents and freed Nash from unfavorable matchups. After the Lakers lost the 2004 NBA Finals, O'Neal was traded and Bryant became the cornerstone of the Lakers. [133] In the first round of the playoffs, the Lakers played well enough to reach a 3–1 series lead over the Phoenix Suns, culminating with Bryant's overtime-forcing and game-winning shots in Game 4. It's the dozens and dozens of reasons like these that cause fans of his (like myself) to defend him to the death. [439] He has since resumed endorsement deals with The Coca-Cola Company, through their subsidiary Energy Brands, to promote their Vitamin Water brand of drinks. But thats not why youd argue kobe is better then lebron at all, its all about the mambamentality like kobe is the package. [427][428], The accusation tarnished Bryant's reputation, and the public's perception of him plummeted; his endorsement contracts with McDonald's and Nutella were terminated. 2 with the Nets. [23][33], Bryant earned national recognition during a spectacular high school career at Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, located in the Philadelphia suburb of Lower Merion. He first missed a game-winning two-point jump shot in the fourth quarter, and then misfired 3 three-point field goals in overtime, including two tying shots in the final minute. Its like people forget that during the playoffs with shaq kobe would average 8 assists a game frequently. [15][410][411][412][413] Bryant assigned himself the nickname of "Black Mamba", citing a desire for his basketball skills to mimic the eponymous snake's ability to "strike with 99% accuracy at maximum speed, in rapid succession. [440] Bryant was also the cover athlete for NBA '07: Featuring the Life Vol. ... My love for this city, this team and for each of you will never fade. That's cause most players didn't have to play with smush while in their primes. [â]NetsSelfDeprecating 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child). [110] During the season, Bryant also engaged in public feuds with Malone and Ray Allen. On November 2, 2012, Bryant scored 40 points with two steals, and he passed Magic Johnson (1,724) as the Lakers career leader in steals. Defenders struggled to get in front of him, and his performance excited West and Lakers coach Del Harris. The accuser filed a separate lawsuit against Bryant, which the two sides settled privately. [244], Bryant was leading the league in scoring through much of the first 42 games. [169] This set up a Western Conference Finals berth against the San Antonio Spurs. Bryant's assists were the second-highest of his career and his field goal percentage was its highest since 2008–09. "[295] In a letter distributed to Lakers' fans before that evening's game against the Indiana Pacers, Bryant wrote, "What you've done for me is far greater than anything I've done for you. He was a member of the 2007 USA Men's Senior National Team and USA FIBA Americas Championship Team that finished 10–0, won gold and qualified the United States men for the 2008 Olympics. That argument of yours really swayed my mind. [g] Phil Jackson, who coached Bryant for many years, stated that Bryant "tends to force the action, especially when the game isn't going his way. [296][297] In his press conference after the announcement, he acknowledged his declining skills. [139] Later, on March 6, he seemed to repeat the motion, this time striking Minnesota Timberwolves guard Marko Jarić. http://youtu.be/IJbsVjLrsIg, Up and under split [114] When the Lakers faced the Miami Heat on January 16, 2006, Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal made headlines by engaging in handshakes and hugs before the game, signifying a change in the feud that had festered between them. [481] The Kobe Bryant China Fund raises money within China earmarked for education and health programs. At the time, the team was 22–42 and tied for the worst record in the Western Conference. Rose was fantastic in the MVP year. [â]New Jersey Netsheyiknowstuff 34 points35 points36 points 4 years ago (1 child), [â]Warriorsjackpot08 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (0 children), lol i love how you knew.. that was a flash of vintage mamba, [â]Lakerssharkhuh 29 points30 points31 points 4 years ago (1 child). It was as if the other players were now his partners, not his personal spear-carriers. [83] Once again, Bryant led the team in assists, with five per game. [â]LakersNeverBeenStung 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (6 children), [â][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (2 children), Oh yeah? [â]r2002 -3 points-2 points-1 points 4 years ago (0 children), He holds on to the ball for way too long and then thinks "Welp I have no choice but to chuck it! Kobe put it on that didgeridoo ass mother fucker. After finishing 50–32 in the regular season, the Lakers floundered in the playoffs and lost in the Western Conference semi-finals in six games to the eventual NBA champions San Antonio Spurs. [92] On November 1, Bryant recorded a triple-double of 33 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in a 108–93 win over the LA Clippers. [503][504] Witnesses reported hearing a helicopter struggling before crashing. [131], Later in the season, it was reported that Bryant would change his jersey number from 8 to 24 at the start of the 2006–07 season. The Houston Rockets now currently have K. Martin, Lamb, and 2 first round picks... time for a trade for a particular SG? no doubt, LeTrain just runs them over and lays it up. I like advanced stats/film/etc. During the latter period, "[Bryant] embraced the team and his teammates, calling them up when we were on the road and inviting them out to dinner. [â][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children). Despite past differences with Bryant, Jackson returned to coach the Lakers. [153] Bryant was later shown in an infamous amateur video saying that center Andrew Bynum should have been traded for All-Star Jason Kidd. He was also the first guard in NBA history to play at least 20 seasons. [Charania] Blake Griffin is officially a Brooklyn Net. [489], On October 23, 2018, Bryant's book The Mamba Mentality: How I Play, with photographs and afterword by Andrew D. Bernstein, an introduction by Phil Jackson, and a foreword by Pau Gasol, was published by MCD / Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Iâve always had a lot of respect for Steve Nash and all of the guys that they have. [106] Midway through the season, Tomjanovich suddenly resigned as Lakers coach, citing the recurrence of health problems and exhaustion. [291] On November 24, 2015, the Lakers fell to 2–12 after losing 111–77 to the Warriors. Before the trade agreement, the Hornets never considered drafting Bryant. [331][332][333] Like Jordan, he became most known for shooting a fall-away jump shot. [176] During the 2009 NBA All-Star Game, Bryant tallied 27 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals and was awarded All-Star Game co-MVP with former teammate O'Neal. [c] Bryant also won his second straight scoring title that season. [202] In his ninth game of the season, playing against the Denver Nuggets, Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 26,000 career points. [123][124] In that same month, Bryant also became the first player since 1964 to score 45 points or more in four consecutive games, joining Chamberlain and Baylor as the only players to do so. [57] At the time he became the youngest player ever to play in an NBA game (18 years, 72 days; a record since broken by Jermaine O'Neal and former teammate Andrew Bynum), and also became the youngest NBA starter (18 years, 158 days). [47] Ultimately, the 17-year-old Bryant made the decision to go directly into the NBA, becoming only the sixth player in NBA history to do so. [408][409], Bryant was multilingual. I kept the stats that accumulates for his entire career like VORP or Win Shares, again to make it as favourable for him. During the season, Bryant signed a six-year contract extension worth $70 million. Bryant said he wanted more out of life than just a successful basketball career. [432], Before starting the 1996–97 season, Bryant signed a six-year contract with Adidas that was worth approximately $48 million. That's not even ball IQ, that's fucking physics. [314] The Lakers finished the season with a 17–65 record, their worst record in franchise history. [473], In 2018, Bryant became the first African-American to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film and the first former professional athlete to be nominated and to win an Academy Award in any category for his film Dear Basketball. Beal splits defense for acrobatic finish in crunch time (0:21) Bradley Beal goes into his bag of tricks to get through a pair of Heat defenders and then converts at the rim with a lefty finish. Lizette Cabrera wants to return to PH, encourage Pinoy kids to play tennis. now lebrons surpassed him, [+]Pistonshurlcarl comment score below threshold-9 points-8 points-7 points 4 years ago (5 children). [380] In the 2008 Summer Olympics, he won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. men's basketball team, occasionally referred to as "The Redeem Team". [132][133] After the Lakers' season ended, Bryant said on TNT that he wanted 24 as a rookie, but it was unavailable, as was 33, retired with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. [â]76ersLord_Drizzy 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (2 children). [221] The team's quest for another three-peat was ended when they were swept by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the playoffs. [+][deleted] comment score below threshold-14 points-13 points-12 points 4 years ago* (10 children), [â][deleted] 9 points10 points11 points 4 years ago (0 children). James also delivered a speech to the crowd before the game, and every player in the Lakers starting lineup was announced with Bryant's name. 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So yeah no, Prime Kobe isn't even in LeBron's tier. [34] Bryant became the first freshman in decades to start for Lower Merion's varsity team, but the team finished with a 4–20 record. Lui diceva: "Io qui mi sento in pace, "Kobe visits old childhood court in Italy", From Ariel to Kobe Bryant: Disney legend Glen Keane takes us inside Oscar-nominated 'Dear Basketball', "Kobe Bryant: NBA Star Shows off Skills at Manchester Utd vs. Barcelona Game", "Kobe Bryant honored by AC Milan, his favorite soccer club as a kid (video)", "I Wish People Would Let Me Just Be Kobe", "Lot Detail - Kobe Bryant Incredible Signed 1992 Middle School Yearbook with Prophetic Lakers Inscription Reference! This is one of the most biased posts I've ever read. [â][LAL] Derek Fisherrburp 7 points8 points9 points 4 years ago (0 children), [â]thegoodes[S] 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago (0 children). Kobe will ALWAYS split the double because well, you know. He met the show's star, Brandy, earlier in the year at a Nike All-Star basketball game, and then a couple of months later in May 1996, Brandy was Bryant's date to his high school senior prom. The win ended a 10-game losing streak, and the Lakers averted establishing the longest losing streak in franchise history. As a man I donât hold on to issues that tightly when itâs not that deep. [â]Lakersr0ckyboats 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (2 children), cough cough you're fucking retarded, LeBron's prime was from 2009-now, where only his team and either one, two, or no other team(s) had a prayer of reaching the finals cough cough, [â]WarriorsLeBronda_Rousey -2 points-1 points0 points 4 years ago (1 child). I see you praising LeBron as GOAT 24/7, how does it feel knowing you worship an athlete who doesn't even care about your existence. [42] Bryant ended his high school career as Southeastern Pennsylvania's all-time leading scorer at 2,883 points, surpassing both Wilt Chamberlain and Lionel Simmons. He's had just another great season. [The Ringer] The Golden State Warriors have interest in trading for Victor Oladipo, sources tell Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer. [13] His 81-point performance against Toronto in 2006 was the second-highest in NBA history,[378] behind only Chamberlain's 100. The book looks back on his career with photos and his reflections. [â]TimberwolvesBlackberryToro 10 points11 points12 points 4 years ago (0 children). [34][35] The following three years, the Aces compiled a 77–13 record, with Bryant playing all five positions. With starting guards Van Exel and Jones traded, Bryant started every game for the lockout-shortened 50-game season. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: and join one of thousands of communities. I've seen him do fadeaways and mid range post moves. [446] In 2010, Bryant was ranked third behind Tiger Woods and Jordan in Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes with $48 million. [+]Cavaliersdongfangzhuo comment score below threshold-11 points-10 points-9 points 4 years ago (6 children), [â][GSW] Draymond Greenblessmehaxima 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (1 child), Of course you would use the word cuck seriously, [â]Cavaliersdongfangzhuo -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (0 children), [â]Lakersr0ckyboats 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (3 children), One man, hellbent on one thing... To quench his thirst of LeBron James' cock by trolling everybody on the internet, [+]Cavaliersdongfangzhuo comment score below threshold-7 points-6 points-5 points 4 years ago (2 children). [20] When Bryant was six, his father retired from the NBA and moved his family to Rieti in Italy to continue playing professional basketball. He scored at least 50 points 24 times in his career, which is third in league history behind Jordan (31) and Chamberlain (118);[296] six times Bryant scored at least 60. [527][528], After the Lakers beat the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals to clinch the franchise's 17th NBA championship, rapper, Lakers fan and Long Beach native Snoop Dogg paid homage to Bryant and the Lakers with a full forearm tattoo. [101] In that series, Bryant averaged 22.6 points per game and 4.4 assists while shooting 35.1% from the field. [41] In his senior year of high school, Bryant led the Aces to their first state championship in 53 years. [495], The cause of the crash is still unknown, as the helicopter was not equipped with a black box. [184] Despite the injury, Bryant elected to continue playing, rather than take any time off to rest the injury. [425][426], According to Forbes, Bryant's $680 million in career earnings was the most ever by a team athlete during their playing career. Mock Draft. ESPN Says It Was Someone on Inside With the Initials Kobe Bryant", "Phil Jackson's new book focuses a lot on (who else?)
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