Best Podcast Episodes About Kobe Bryant
Everything podcasters are saying about Kobe Bryant — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 71 episodes
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“… here? He's been silver since the 80s. For real, bro. That's crazy. Is Bill Harris still alive? Legendary coach. Hope so, man. He even won bench Kobe, man. Yeah. We got Eddie Jones. He's a legendary coach, bro. Barbie, you best with April Fool's Day? That's childish as hell. Yeah, that's not. That was one of my least favorite days. Don't play on my phone. He's still alive? He's still with us, man. Shout out to Kobe. Oh, yeah. 88. Y'all be killing off a lot of people on this show. Yeah. Yeah. Hey, I'm not going to lie. Is that Aaron Kobe in that third picture? I ain't going to lie about that. …”
“I have a hunch guys that is playing an April fool. Who? So did Bill Harris. The coach really thought of him. Somebody did say. Bill Harris. Oh, damn. Is it still here? He's been silver since the 80s. For real, bro. That's crazy. Is Bill Harris still alive? Legendary coach. Hope so, man. He even won bench Kobe, man. Yeah. We got Eddie Jones. He's a legendary coach, bro. Barbie, you best with April Fool's Day? That's childish as hell. Yeah, that's not. That was one of my least favorite days. Don't play on my phone. He's still alive? He's still with us, man. Shout out to Kobe. Oh, yeah. 88. Y'all be killing off a lot of people on this show. Yeah. Yeah. Hey, I'm not going to lie. Is that Aaron Kobe in that third picture? I ain't going to lie about that. That better not be Kobe Bryant. That's going to really piss me off. Nigga, throw a little crazy, though. Whoa. That's like I'm on shows. That's Kobe. A different deal here. Oh, that's AI Kobe. That is disrespect, bro. That's what a guy like Kobe. It does. I know he get that a lot. They got a crazy AI of you out right now. No, nigga, don't talk …”
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In a surprising twist, the discussion turns to Kobe Bryant's legacy amidst an April Fool's Day prank. The hosts joke about a viral image that misrepresents Kobe, sparking a conversation about respect in sports culture. They reflect on the absurdity of the situation while paying homage to the late basketball legend.
“… he's Michael fucking Jordan. Okay? Nicole Lynn, his agent, in the same paragraph in the story, she is cited as saying that he has the work ethic of Kobe Bryant. Here's why I push back on that. I watch Kobe add to his game every single year. Kobe didn't have that postgame when he first got into the league. That footwork got better. All these things that Kobe picked up and added once it hadn't been good enough another way. What this story is telling me is that they are asking Jalen Hurts to get better, right? We're asking you to do the things that are hard for you. And he's like, nope, I'm going to do …”
“… this like other people. Like there was a portion in the article where they talked about Sirianni saying that Jalen Hurd's leadership was on in line with Michael Jordan's. Only Michael Jordan could act like that and pass it off as leadership because he's Michael fucking Jordan. Okay? Nicole Lynn, his agent, in the same paragraph in the story, she is cited as saying that he has the work ethic of Kobe Bryant. Here's why I push back on that. I watch Kobe add to his game every single year. Kobe didn't have that postgame when he first got into the league. That footwork got better. All these things that Kobe picked up and added once it hadn't been good enough another way. What this story is telling me is that they are asking Jalen Hurts to get better, right? We're asking you to do the things that are hard for you. And he's like, nope, I'm going to do the thing that people do in high school now. I'm going to stand in the shotgun where I can see everything that's going on. They specifically cited he doesn't like to turn his back on the defense. And for all of our lives, until the spread got to be so prevalent, the separation of men and boys at quarterback is your confidence and willingness to turn …”
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Jalen Hurts' leadership style is being questioned by the Eagles, drawing comparisons to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. While Hurts has achieved great success, his reluctance to adapt and improve certain aspects of his game is raising concerns within the organization. This tension highlights the struggles between personal style and team expectations in high-level sports.
“Man, that's a great question. I've never been asked that. I mean, if Kobe would have left somewhere late, I probably would have. I mean, I would have still been a huge Kobe fan. I don't think there's, you know, I don't think there are many. There's not many like him, you know, between him and MJ. I feel like mindset wise, they're just they're just kind of built different. See, you're you're you're not sure. But I think you I think you're like, oh, wow, I think I just discovered it. I've discovered it out here. I …”
“Man, that's a great question. I've never been asked that. I mean, if Kobe would have left somewhere late, I probably would have. I mean, I would have still been a huge Kobe fan. I don't think there's, you know, I don't think there are many. There's not many like him, you know, between him and MJ. I feel like mindset wise, they're just they're just kind of built different. See, you're you're you're not sure. But I think you I think you're like, oh, wow, I think I just discovered it. I've discovered it out here. I share it all the time with the podcast. I'm like, there's guys. I'll never forget, I went down to get a little free time down by the beach and the Lakers were in the playoffs. I was taping it because there was a million games. I was like, I'll catch up on it a little bit later. There's guys that's outside in Kobe jerseys playing volleyball. I'm looking …”
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A surprising observation reveals how some Kobe fans prioritize their loyalty over playoff games. While the Lakers were battling in the playoffs, a group of fans were playing volleyball in Kobe jerseys, showcasing their devotion. This experience made me realize the unique mindset of true fans and how it differs from my own.
“… take care of my babies man in my household man give my mama a little cheese go and pour the club on me the cord respect what's more present between Kobe not game 40 point streak in 2003 at Lucas recent run I'm gonna go Kobe because it's memorable you don't got a choice you don't got a choice you say Luka more impressive you go to hell oh man Luka's on the tear right now no matter what he do you better fucking say Kobe that's a fact 20 years ago nope y'all niggas is funny this one ain't crashing out I got freaky tails just for this marathon stop it's not just bro stop J.I.V. bro your life is not …”
“… like it with a button hold on bro we ain doing that one Wow That's the Lucas Howard Oh nah Hell nah We ain't going that far Which one you taking down B here Over who You taking down I just read tight Definitely yeah gonna kill me get me gone man 520 take care of my babies man in my household man give my mama a little cheese go and pour the club on me the cord respect what's more present between Kobe not game 40 point streak in 2003 at Lucas recent run I'm gonna go Kobe because it's memorable you don't got a choice you don't got a choice you say Luka more impressive you go to hell oh man Luka's on the tear right now no matter what he do you better fucking say Kobe that's a fact 20 years ago nope y'all niggas is funny this one ain't crashing out I got freaky tails just for this marathon stop it's not just bro stop J.I.V. bro your life is not a joke it's not your life is not a joke at all brother Beluca will not save you Alright man, verify Buggies be here, we can't do it yesterday Shout out to Jalen Duren man, it's my guy 31 and 9, one of the best bigs in the league Talk about it, T, where you going brother? I'm gonna go with KD man, you just Don't age bro, 27, 8 and 6 Shout out to …”
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A rare goalie fight broke out in a recent hockey game, captivating the audience with its intensity. The players shed their helmets and exchanged jabs, creating an electrifying atmosphere that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Such moments are uncommon in hockey, making this fight a memorable highlight of the night.
“The man scored 83 points. There's no asterisk. It happened. See, people are like, well, Kobe didn't mention it. Well, Kobe had a game where he stopped at 62 and left in the third and then come back in the game. Kobe has had these scoring outbursts. So we're not surprised. I don't think anybody was surprised because just three weeks earlier, He had a 62-point game where he outscored in time. If I'm not mistaken, I think it was the Mavericks. By himself in three quarters. So we're not surprised when Kobe, like, kept going and ended up …”
“The man scored 83 points. There's no asterisk. It happened. See, people are like, well, Kobe didn't mention it. Well, Kobe had a game where he stopped at 62 and left in the third and then come back in the game. Kobe has had these scoring outbursts. So we're not surprised. I don't think anybody was surprised because just three weeks earlier, He had a 62-point game where he outscored in time. If I'm not mistaken, I think it was the Mavericks. By himself in three quarters. So we're not surprised when Kobe, like, kept going and ended up getting that. Or when Jordan has got these 60 points. But Bam, I don't even know if Bam's career high is even 40. Do you remember David Robinson was trying to get a scoring title? I do, last game of the season, they got a scoring title to beat Shaq. Feeding him every single time, every single trip. But we don't say nothing about that. Right? As a …”
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Kobe Bryant scored an incredible 83 points in a single game, and there's no asterisk next to that performance. This astonishing feat wasn't surprising, especially considering he had previously outscored an entire team in just three quarters. In contrast, players like David Robinson have had their high-scoring games questioned, raising debates about the context of these performances.
“… group uh that we formed we have over 100 million in cards now it's been one of my best what's the most valuable card you have dual logo man jordan kobe you know i'm going to be walking on the red carpet of uh first sag after the actors awards on sunday here but then the oscars on the 15th and i thought what could i give back to los angeles that would be really cool. And I came up with this idea. I thought if we could take the Jordan Kobe Dual Logo Man, that card we bought last August for $12.93 million. I also didn't know you bought that. I know the card sold for that. I didn't know it was …”
“… check your portfolio? Every day at 4.05. I have a huge dashboard, not only my public companies, but all my private investments too. I mean, I have a lot in real estate. I have a lot in, well, in collectibles. you know i've gone into we've had in my my group uh that we formed we have over 100 million in cards now it's been one of my best what's the most valuable card you have dual logo man jordan kobe you know i'm going to be walking on the red carpet of uh first sag after the actors awards on sunday here but then the oscars on the 15th and i thought what could i give back to los angeles that would be really cool. And I came up with this idea. I thought if we could take the Jordan Kobe Dual Logo Man, that card we bought last August for $12.93 million. I also didn't know you bought that. I know the card sold for that. I didn't know it was you. It was everywhere. Yeah, I saw the press tour. That's crazy. But then I thought to myself, Paul Logan did something cool with his Pokemon. He hung it on a necklace and he wore it. I thought, how can I take Paul's idea and elevate it, turn it to 11? How can I max it out? So I called up my good friends at Tiffany's and I said, can we talk to Paris? …”
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Kevin O'Leary plans to wear a $25 million diamond and ruby necklace featuring the iconic Kobe and Jordan Dual Logo Man card at the Oscars. This extravagant piece, inspired by Paul Logan's Pokémon necklace, showcases the card's value and artistic design, turning it into wearable art. O'Leary aims to celebrate Kobe's legacy while making a bold statement on the red carpet.
“… back. And it's very much linked to the joy. So I think curiosity is important. Another fascinating curiosity story from reporting on the book is Kobe Bryant for all of his struggles off the court was a very good basketball player on the court. And before he died, he was asked in an interview, are you the kind of player who plays not to lose or plays to win? And Kobe said, I'm neither. I play to figure things out. And what he meant by that is when he gets on the court, he's just playing to learn something. He's endlessly curious about the game. Because if you play not to lose, you're on your heels …”
“… more space between my pinky toe and my fourth toe is I pressurize and I push the floor out? Like, what does that do? Just running all of these little experiments and the curiosity, like it has this intrinsic reward of discovery that keeps you coming back. And it's very much linked to the joy. So I think curiosity is important. Another fascinating curiosity story from reporting on the book is Kobe Bryant for all of his struggles off the court was a very good basketball player on the court. And before he died, he was asked in an interview, are you the kind of player who plays not to lose or plays to win? And Kobe said, I'm neither. I play to figure things out. And what he meant by that is when he gets on the court, he's just playing to learn something. He's endlessly curious about the game. Because if you play not to lose, you're on your heels and you're in a defensive position. And if you play to win and then you lose, it's going to be seen as a failure. But if you play to just be curious to figure things out, like you're constantly growing. Back to your games conversation, you're turning a finite game into an infinite game in many ways. Consistency, so, so important. So often we're sold …”
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Kobe Bryant’s approach to basketball was driven by an endless curiosity to learn rather than just winning. This mindset parallels the importance of consistency in achieving long-term goals, whether in sports or writing, where ongoing effort is essential to maintain progress. Unlike a completed book, achievements like fitness require continuous exploration and dedication to avoid losing progress.
“I'm honestly going to see if he can get 90 points in the game. The funny thing about it is all those that are Kobe fans, they have a right to be Kobe fans, but they don't have Kobe's mentality. They don't have the mentality. You know how he operates. You know how he thinks. He would have actually wanted that. Of course. And look, I don't know how you feel, Ocho, but I know if I got, let's just say the record is 339. 339 or 336? 336 by Flip. Flip Anderson got the record. Ocho, you mean to tell me I don't give a damn if it's a meaningless game? Hey, hey, …”
“I'm honestly going to see if he can get 90 points in the game. The funny thing about it is all those that are Kobe fans, they have a right to be Kobe fans, but they don't have Kobe's mentality. They don't have the mentality. You know how he operates. You know how he thinks. He would have actually wanted that. Of course. And look, I don't know how you feel, Ocho, but I know if I got, let's just say the record is 339. 339 or 336? 336 by Flip. Flip Anderson got the record. Ocho, you mean to tell me I don't give a damn if it's a meaningless game? Hey, hey, Shannon, you got 334. What you want to do? I want to go back, hey, let them score a touchdown and let me get back in there and get 337. That's what you do. Something needs to happen that I need to get back on the field and let me break this record. 83 points, don't you? 83? I mean, I'm just thinking. I'm like, man, and like KD said, think about it. …”
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Eric Spolstra boldly defends Bam Adebayo's remarkable 83-point game, stating he would do it again without hesitation. He emphasizes that critics lack the competitive mentality of legends like Kobe Bryant, who would relish the chance to break records, regardless of the game's significance. This perspective highlights the stamina and effort required to achieve such a feat, making Bam's accomplishment even more impressive.
“They beat the Lakers. The Kobe trial happened that year, which was just surreal and bizarre and kind of terrible. we had that crazy Pistons Pacers series where it would be like three minutes left in the fourth quarter Indiana winning 59 to 58 remember just scores were like you couldn't even believe this was basketball that series single-handedly led to some of the rule changes that have now kept happening for 20 years we had Minnesota having their one good year ever with KG …”
“They beat the Lakers. The Kobe trial happened that year, which was just surreal and bizarre and kind of terrible. we had that crazy Pistons Pacers series where it would be like three minutes left in the fourth quarter Indiana winning 59 to 58 remember just scores were like you couldn't even believe this was basketball that series single-handedly led to some of the rule changes that have now kept happening for 20 years we had Minnesota having their one good year ever with KG and all that stuff. We had your guy, Paige Stajakovic. Stajakovic? There you go. The second one. It's always itch. Stajakovic. It's always itch. Always itch. Fourth MVP that year. His son is playing pretty well for the Illinois Fighting Balkans. We had Dirk and Nash flaming out. We had the Jailblazers officially falling apart. Trading Rasheed …”
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The 1978 NBA season was a wild ride, featuring bizarre events like the Kermit Washington punch and the Sonics' shocking journey to the Finals despite a losing record. With only three 50-win teams and an MVP vote that left everyone confused, it was a year that redefined the league's landscape. This season's chaos led to significant rule changes and remains a talking point among basketball fans even today.
“… narrative in building a broadcast? Because I think part of that is what we associate with NBC. Like we didn't even get to talk about the Shaq and Kobe run. But a big part of it is all those games felt big. And one of the things that I noticed people immediately commenting on with the NBC broadcast generally and specifically with the work that you've done there is making the games feel big again. And some of that is just nostalgic. And after all, these are regular season games. You get the real narrative when you get into postseason series and one game builds on another. When you talk about …”
“… infiltration of gambling content ignores the fact that nobody ever got into this so they could gamble, right? Like it's something that you do once you get there, but it's not why anybody showed up for it. In your words, what is the importance of the narrative in building a broadcast? Because I think part of that is what we associate with NBC. Like we didn't even get to talk about the Shaq and Kobe run. But a big part of it is all those games felt big. And one of the things that I noticed people immediately commenting on with the NBC broadcast generally and specifically with the work that you've done there is making the games feel big again. And some of that is just nostalgic. And after all, these are regular season games. You get the real narrative when you get into postseason series and one game builds on another. When you talk about Kobe and Shaq, I remember the last one, the very last one in 2002, when they were going for the sweep against the Nets who were so overpowered, it was a foregone conclusion. And we did this whole thing about dynasties, going back to George Mikan and the Minneapolis Lakers. And the idea was, the question is not whether they'll be the champions, but …”
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In sports broadcasting, the narrative is crucial for making games feel significant and memorable. Bob Costas emphasizes that unlike modern broadcasts, which often focus solely on quick cuts and star power, the storytelling element creates a deeper connection with the audience. By weaving historical context and drama into the game, broadcasters can elevate the viewing experience, making every match feel like a pivotal moment in sports history.
“… good at your job as Bam Adebayo is at his. Now, Miami Heat star just dropped 83 points last night, the second most ever in an NBA game, surpassing Kobe Bryant's 81 and trailing only Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point effort. Adebayo started off hot with 30 points in the first quarter against the hapless Washington Wizards, but things got sort of weird from there. In the second half, as it became apparent that the game was in hand, the Heat started to blatantly stat pad for Bam. That meant intentionally fouling while up over 20 points to stop the clock to get more possessions. Adebayo also attempted 43 free …”
“… All that being said, check out the distorted phase. Cause it's just perfect for a lot of situations. I can't wait to sick the trombone on you when you tell a bad joke. That's what I'm excited about. That stuff. All right, finally, you are not as good at your job as Bam Adebayo is at his. Now, Miami Heat star just dropped 83 points last night, the second most ever in an NBA game, surpassing Kobe Bryant's 81 and trailing only Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point effort. Adebayo started off hot with 30 points in the first quarter against the hapless Washington Wizards, but things got sort of weird from there. In the second half, as it became apparent that the game was in hand, the Heat started to blatantly stat pad for Bam. That meant intentionally fouling while up over 20 points to stop the clock to get more possessions. Adebayo also attempted 43 free throws, the most ever in a game. Many are pointing to the free throw total and the fact that he shot under 50% from the field as evidence that this was not an ethical balling performance. Still, Neil, 83 points. I hope you didn't bet the under. I did not. Bam had 43 free throws. Kobe in his 81 point game had 20 free throws. This is not a highlight …”
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Bam Adebayo's 83-point game is impressive but marred by the Miami Heat's blatant stat-padding tactics in the second half.
“… AI. I think AI is a superpower. There's never been a better time in the history of the world. It's insane. the opportunity that's out there for you. Kobe Bryant, after winning his fourth championship, asked if he could come to Houston to learn Hakeem's footwork in the post. It's a powerful statement that someone with that much success was trying to find an area where they could improve. I ask anyone who's chasing any career, are you like that? The question I have for you is like, what do you see in founders who are winners or losers? One element of being a great founder, and we're talking about people …”
“Kind of want to go to AI. I think AI is a superpower. There's never been a better time in the history of the world. It's insane. the opportunity that's out there for you. Kobe Bryant, after winning his fourth championship, asked if he could come to Houston to learn Hakeem's footwork in the post. It's a powerful statement that someone with that much success was trying to find an area where they could improve. I ask anyone who's chasing any career, are you like that? The question I have for you is like, what do you see in founders who are winners or losers? One element of being a great founder, and we're talking about people that can not just start a small company, but one that can grow it into a much bigger company. One element is salesmanship. And it's not something that you hear a lot of people talk about. But in order to grow a company to a very large size, obviously you have to sell customers. You also have to sell employees and you have to sell partnerships and …”
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Kobe Bryant, even after winning his fourth championship, sought to learn from Hakeem Olajuwon to improve his footwork. This relentless pursuit of growth is a hallmark of successful founders, who exhibit an unyielding determination to succeed despite setbacks. Understanding this mindset can be crucial for anyone looking to thrive in competitive fields, as exemplified by entrepreneurs like Travis Kalanick of Uber.
“… love me as much as Shannon loves LeBron because, damn, I just want to trigger, but with all these people, y'all never say this, when people hype up Kobe, when people hype up Jordan, nobody ever says, I want somebody to love me as much as they love Kobe or as much as they love LeBron. So what is it about that? because y'all say LeBron so if y'all saying that Jordan is the GOAT and Kobe is the second coming that means they have more supporters than LeBron and I've never heard anybody say I want somebody to love me like X love Kobe or X love Jordan why they never say that maybe because Jordan has …”
“… had money. So, you know, we all caught a good riff for that. I know I did from being in that free agency. You got D-Wade, Braun, Chris Bosh, Mello. Hey, sometimes it's. It's good to be lucky. Dr. L.A. Brown, MD, all I want in life is for a man to love me as much as Shannon loves LeBron because, damn, I just want to trigger, but with all these people, y'all never say this, when people hype up Kobe, when people hype up Jordan, nobody ever says, I want somebody to love me as much as they love Kobe or as much as they love LeBron. So what is it about that? because y'all say LeBron so if y'all saying that Jordan is the GOAT and Kobe is the second coming that means they have more supporters than LeBron and I've never heard anybody say I want somebody to love me like X love Kobe or X love Jordan why they never say that maybe because Jordan has never acknowledged them because Kobe never acknowledged them and LeBron James has acknowledged me. He sees me at the game. He comes and dap me up and all those people that supported Kobe and Jordan never got acknowledged. Could that be it?”
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LeBron James has a unique connection with his fans that sets him apart from legends like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. While fans express their admiration for these icons, they rarely say they want to be loved like they love Kobe or Jordan. This difference may stem from LeBron's personal acknowledgment of his supporters, which Kobe and Jordan did not provide.
“… down to the Pop Warner Toronto Raptors at that time. All right? Bam dropped 30-something points in the first quarter. Bam. Yeah, he had a start. Kobe didn't turn up until the second half. Well, I know. Listen, whose fault is that? That because real ones can hit that switch and go fuck this I taking over Bam won hit that switch He watched Luka hit that switch in his home court last night He didn do nothing about it And he was so 23 points short The courage. Then he had the courage to go to the mic and giggle and say, yeah, I know what that's like. Today, 83, you lost. Kobe would never make a …”
“You were down. Yeah, and you were down to the Pop Warner Toronto Raptors at that time. All right? Bam dropped 30-something points in the first quarter. Bam. Yeah, he had a start. Kobe didn't turn up until the second half. Well, I know. Listen, whose fault is that? That because real ones can hit that switch and go fuck this I taking over Bam won hit that switch He watched Luka hit that switch in his home court last night He didn do nothing about it And he was so 23 points short The courage. Then he had the courage to go to the mic and giggle and say, yeah, I know what that's like. Today, 83, you lost. Kobe would never make a stupid joke like that. Kobe would never make a stupid joke like that after losing. Insane work. I think like this whole bam backlash right has been because he beat Kobe right of course if if it was anybody else that he would have be like I don't know I really don't know who it's it's probably anybody but Kobe right it's like fuck like Kobe's …”
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Bam Adebayo's 83-point game is impressive but overshadowed by comparisons to Kobe Bryant, which detracts from celebrating the achievement on its own merits.
“… times once? Yeah. So why can't we celebrate? I don't care how he got it. He got it. Let's celebrate that. I always thought if you were going to beat Kobe's, you had to be able to shoot the three. You had to be ball dominant. You had to be able to create your shot, and the game had to be close. It had to be competitive. and so I see Luka as a guy who could go for that. Ant? Yeah, I mean, he's got the talent to do it. Ant? I think Tatum. Tatum shoots enough threes. But you have to want to do that. You have to have a coach. who lets you do that. You don't go out on the floor and go, I'm putting up …”
“… guy, a rebounder, defender, has won gold at the Olympics for our nation. We should be celebrating, Bam. Like, this is great. I don't care how you got it, Bam. Congratulations, because you'll probably never, ever have. His career high was, what, 41 times once? Yeah. So why can't we celebrate? I don't care how he got it. He got it. Let's celebrate that. I always thought if you were going to beat Kobe's, you had to be able to shoot the three. You had to be ball dominant. You had to be able to create your shot, and the game had to be close. It had to be competitive. and so I see Luka as a guy who could go for that. Ant? Yeah, I mean, he's got the talent to do it. Ant? I think Tatum. Tatum shoots enough threes. But you have to want to do that. You have to have a coach. who lets you do that. You don't go out on the floor and go, I'm putting up 70 tonight. You just get into a rhythm where you go, all right, I got a good game going. Look, and also, too, and I saw this, you know, Kobe at one time had a 60-point through three and was up big. He sat out. Sat out. Clay Thompson had the same thing. He had 60-through three and was sat out. I think a young Stephen Curry, a 28-year-old Stephen …”
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Stephen Curry, at 28, could potentially surpass Kobe Bryant's legendary scoring feats, like his 81-point game. With the modern game's emphasis on three-point shooting and higher scoring, players like Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum also have the talent to aim for such records. The evolution of the game means that achieving these milestones is more attainable than ever before.
“… me. When you got to 81, what were you thinking? I got to make these next two free throws because if I miss them, I hate myself. But no thought of Kobe who was one of your idols did you ever think of stopping at 81 no because i know if it was the other way around kobe would have been i shooting for whatever i and to be in that conversation as your idol is what to me makes it it it gives me one of those things where i'm appreciative because it's my idol it's somebody who i grew up watching the game like i grew up watching him like understanding what he's still for and that man was he will tell …”
“… i'm being aggressive i'm trying to get i'm trying to i'm trying to score buckets. That's what I'm trying to do. I'm trying to get buckets. It's not. They just kept following me. Like I said, there were no other of my starters out there, so it was just me. When you got to 81, what were you thinking? I got to make these next two free throws because if I miss them, I hate myself. But no thought of Kobe who was one of your idols did you ever think of stopping at 81 no because i know if it was the other way around kobe would have been i shooting for whatever i and to be in that conversation as your idol is what to me makes it it it gives me one of those things where i'm appreciative because it's my idol it's somebody who i grew up watching the game like i grew up watching him like understanding what he's still for and that man was he will tell you i'm chasing jordan whatever record he's trying to get i'm trying to break it uh and obviously you know i i got the opportunity to do that and i think because people love kobe so much that bothered them more that who were you to do that to our kobe and here he is your idol And you're right. There's no way Kobe would say, hey, you got to 81. …”
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Reaching 81 points in a game, a player reflects on Kobe Bryant's influence and the pressure of living up to his legacy. Despite never meeting his idol, he feels a deep connection to Kobe's relentless drive for greatness, illustrating how Kobe's mentality motivates others to push beyond limits. The emotional weight of Kobe's passing adds a poignant layer to this story of aspiration and achievement.
“… the room and see if we learned anything on the program. Todd, did you learn anything today? I did. Bam Adebayo, who never actually met his idol, Kobe Bryant, expects to be triple teamed the next time he plays the Wizards in early 18th. Yeah, the fact that he said he cried when he thought he was going to make the all-star team and then he'd get to meet Kobe and never did.”
“Let's go around the room and see if we learned anything on the program. Todd, did you learn anything today? I did. Bam Adebayo, who never actually met his idol, Kobe Bryant, expects to be triple teamed the next time he plays the Wizards in early 18th. Yeah, the fact that he said he cried when he thought he was going to make the all-star team and then he'd get to meet Kobe and never did.”
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Bam Adebayo revealed he cried when he thought he would meet his idol, Kobe Bryant, after making the All-Star team. Unfortunately, he never got that chance, but he still expects to face triple teams when he plays the Wizards next. This emotional story highlights the impact of idols in sports and the dreams athletes hold dear.
“… we've had a couple of players getting over 70. If you said, hey, who's the guy who's going to break the record, I would have said, no, I would say Kobe's record. Wiltz is not going to be broken probably in our lifetime, and another lifetime. I would have thought Devin Booker, maybe you would have Luka. I mean, you've got to have high-volume guys. You've got to have guys who can shoot threes. But Bam, an underrated superstar. His previous high was 43, and I think he had 41 at halftime. But towards the end, they let him shoot. He had a lot of threes. He took 22 threes, and he's not a good …”
“… you could see the final seconds. But Bam Adebayo scores 83. I'm not surprised somebody has scored that many points, because we brought it up numerous times. Somebody's going to get there. With the volume of threes, somebody's going to get there. And we've had a couple of players getting over 70. If you said, hey, who's the guy who's going to break the record, I would have said, no, I would say Kobe's record. Wiltz is not going to be broken probably in our lifetime, and another lifetime. I would have thought Devin Booker, maybe you would have Luka. I mean, you've got to have high-volume guys. You've got to have guys who can shoot threes. But Bam, an underrated superstar. His previous high was 43, and I think he had 41 at halftime. But towards the end, they let him shoot. He had a lot of threes. He took 22 threes, and he's not a good shooter, but went to the free throw line and ended up with 83. Here's the call when he surpassed Kobe Bryant's 81 points last night. And quickly into Bam. He's got space. Head down. Spins. Puts it up And Bam going to the line again Bam Adebayo is a complete monster And really get the ball into Bam's hand the right way. Only Wilt Chamberlain has more …”
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Bam Adebayo's 83-point game was facilitated by strategic play and a high volume of free throws, highlighting the evolving nature of scoring in the NBA.
“… know the game. I understand the game a little bit. But the list is garbage because he didn't write it off about seven, six, seven, eight names. And Kobe name wasn't mentioned in that goddamn top five. So just take that list, ball it up and throw it away. I'm just sorry. Now, Steph Curry, Steph Curry, rightfully so. Rightfully so. He's number one. Who will argue that? You can't argue that. Now, outside of that, Kobe got to be somewhere. Got to be in the top five, Joe. I know I'm not tripping. No, no, no, no. You ain't tripping. I don't know who be doing, you know, these analytics or whatever it …”
“… Melo. Melo. And Joe. This might be the worst list somebody's ever, ever put together. Okay, okay, okay. I'm going to say, hey, Joe, I didn't play in the NBA, Joe. I didn't play in the NBA. Listen, I'm not a huge, you know, NBA watcher. Of course, I know the game. I understand the game a little bit. But the list is garbage because he didn't write it off about seven, six, seven, eight names. And Kobe name wasn't mentioned in that goddamn top five. So just take that list, ball it up and throw it away. I'm just sorry. Now, Steph Curry, Steph Curry, rightfully so. Rightfully so. He's number one. Who will argue that? You can't argue that. Now, outside of that, Kobe got to be somewhere. Got to be in the top five, Joe. I know I'm not tripping. No, no, no, no. You ain't tripping. I don't know who be doing, you know, these analytics or whatever it is they do. We're making these predictions, but you can't have Melo. If you ain't got Melo in there, that man wasn't nothing but a pure score. You know what I'm saying? He probably top. He top 10. I think he top 10 in NBA history in scoring. So, man, come on, bro. What are they coming up? What are they coming up? What are they coming up with this? …”
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The recent Bleacher Report list of the top 15 pure scorers in NBA history sparked outrage, particularly for leaving out Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony. The debate centers around whether such rankings are legitimate or just clickbait designed to provoke reactions. With Steph Curry rightfully at number one, the exclusion of legends like Kobe has fans questioning the credibility of these rankings.
“… go for 40. Well, Jalen Brown is operating on that level right now, which there's really nothing you can do to stop him. You kind of have to do the Kobe Bryant, just please, I hope he misses type of defense. Well, and he's just, his physicality has just gone up a notch and his control of his handle and his decision-making when he starts bullying people toward the rim. I know he had five turnovers last night. I think he also had eight assists. It's just so much cleaner. He makes every play simple. And you saw like both he and Tatum last night, you know, for me, the most encouraging Tatum play in that …”
“… foolish. Jalen Brown, you can play perfect defense and he can still score on you, which is dangerous because in the playoffs, you don't really make people look foolish. What you do do is have like amazing defenses. a la Steph Curry and he still can go for 40. Well, Jalen Brown is operating on that level right now, which there's really nothing you can do to stop him. You kind of have to do the Kobe Bryant, just please, I hope he misses type of defense. Well, and he's just, his physicality has just gone up a notch and his control of his handle and his decision-making when he starts bullying people toward the rim. I know he had five turnovers last night. I think he also had eight assists. It's just so much cleaner. He makes every play simple. And you saw like both he and Tatum last night, you know, for me, the most encouraging Tatum play in that second quarter, he crossed up Chet. That was great. The block on door was incredible when they ran a white Tatum pick and roll to get Joe switched on to Tatum and they fed him the ball at the Dirk spot, the nail. And he was just like, I'm going to be old Jason Tatum. Isaiah, Joe, you can't guard me. I'm going to bully you all the way to the rim. And …”
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In a thrilling matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jalen Brown outperformed star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, showcasing his elite skills and solidifying his MVP candidacy. Brown's ability to score against even the best defenses, combined with his physicality and improved decision-making, has made him a standout player this season, proving he can dominate when it matters most, especially in crunch time.
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