Kobe Bryant’s Last Great Interview 

I can't believe I'm watching this for free

"I refuse to change what I am. A lion has to eat. Run with me or run from me." - Kobe Bryant

It's 2024 and I'm still in denial about Kobe's death. He left a legacy as great as any athlete ever has.

" When I retire, I don't wanna say I wish I had done more." What a legend.

Felt pain in my chest when he said “I will do more in the next 20 years.” We didn’t just lose a super basketball athlete.....we lost so much more. I finally got Kobe’s autographed jersey for my kids, remind them what hard work is!

Kobe just raised everybody in the world's overall by 4.

“Ima do something in the next 20 years that is better than these last 20” My heart broke all over again…Gentlemen, this man right here is a role model like no other. This interview is an invaluable archive in history. “Mamba out”…

1:01:37 man it’s impossible not to shed a tear when I hear you ask him “What will we see from you the next 20 years?” and hear him lay out his plan.. may he rest in peace and God bless his family

The world will miss him but FOREVER remember him. Our heart is with you, your daughter and your family Kobe. RIP - Valuetainment team.

Kobe is such an intelligent man I could listen to him talk basketball and about life all day

What a beautiful honor to have been able to interview Kobe. RIP to him and his daughter.

I cry everytime I replay this. He was truly one of the greatest of all time. RIP KOBE.

-“I’m gonna do something the next 20 years that’s better than my last 20” 56:52 We miss you Kobe

This guy did a brilliant job interviewing Kobe.

"I had a purpose I wanted to be one of the best basketball players to ever play and anything else outside of that lane I didn't have time for" -kobe bryant

Man, Kobe is brilliant and well spoken! This is probably the best interview I have witnessed!

R.I.P Kobe Bryant. Can not believe he is dead... Legends never die, he will still be remembered.

The more I listen to Kobe talking, the more frustrating it gets. He was so sharp and had so much wisdom and experience. With his mindset and principles, he would have been just as successful in the second phase of his life. He reminds me a bit of Arnold Schwarzenegger and the journey he had. They were both perfectionists in their craft. Kobe seemed to have been an amazing teacher as well, with so much knowledge to share with not only basketball players but to people from all walks of life. As fans of basketball, we lost an irreplaceable link between the era of Jordan, Magic and Bird and today's generation. I hope players of today continue to apply what he was able to pass on, and continue studying him, his obsessive attention to detail, will to win and his will to be the very best he could become. This is something applicable to us all, regardless of what our craft or passion might be. A great man, who had so much more left to show and inspire us with, and who left us far too soon. RIP to those who lost their lives in the crash.

Still in disbelief I got to see this in-person in 2019. This is my FIRST time I am able to watch this. I am ready to make 2024 the greatest year of my LIFE! Thank you PBD for putting that event together!🙏🏼#KobeYear 🐐

Side note: Patrick handled this interview and the audience so well. He was able to handle the environment and everyone’s excitement. Control the crowd…. Fantastic

Don't know why Kobe's death touched me so deeply and personally. He'll forever be remembered

“Get it off the rebound if I miss bro” 🤣🤣🤣 WOW

His dedication and the maturity of his mind and level of thinking at 13 is galaxies ahead of most people at their peak. Incredible! We miss you Kobe!

This men is surely brilliant, fearless, cocky but humble asf at the same time! An amazing brother!! He will be missed dearly!!❤

"Everything was done to be a better basketball player, and when you have that point of view, the world becomes your library to help you become better at your craft" - wow

Kobe was ruthless. What a true G

props to the interviewer with the razor-sharp questions that get the best answer from an interviewee like a Kobe Bryant!

Man Kobe will go down as a generational icon for centuries thank you!

This interview was the first thing that came to mind when I heard of Kobe's passing. Kobe is so open and shares his mindset with us here. I don't play or follow basketball, (57 white female engineer) but I understand work ethic, following a passion, and giving it your all. That's what I relate to. Thank you so much for this video. I'm going to rewatch it...as soon as I stop crying.

Finally after two years, I have the courage to rewatch this. Man Kobe thank you for inspiring millions 🖤🔥🙏

00:00 Introduction 01:07 Kobe Bryant's Accomplishments 02:59 Kobe Bryant's Competitive Nature 04:00 Kobe Bryant's Focus and Mental Toughness 07:02 Kobe Bryant's Approach to the Game 12:16 Kobe's obsession with basketball 13:37 Impact on relationships 14:00 Not prioritizing vacations and leisure 15:01 Learning from basketball legends 17:25 Kobe's relationship with Michael Jordan 19:01 Mentally handling public humiliation 21:20 Kobe's work ethic and improvement 23:13 Shaq's attitude and work ethic 24:00 Kobe's response to Shaq's criticism 25:01 Kobe's confrontations with Shaq 26:08 Kobe's decision-making process in basketball 29:23 Kobe's decision-making process in business 34:18 Kobe's commitment to not missing important events 35:06 Kobe's dedication to playing games without enough sleep 36:00 Kobe's refusal to take games off for rest 37:01 Kobe's mindset when facing challenges and injuries 38:01 Kobe's initial rocky relationship with Phil Jackson 39:01 Phil Jackson's ability to manage the team and create a wedge between Kobe and Shaq 41:18 Phil Jackson's unique coaching methods, including Tai Chi 46:27 The decision to undergo surgery and uncertainty about recovery 47:28 Using family as motivation and setting an example 47:56 The alter ego mindset and mental switch during games 57:44 Watching movies and recruiting

Kobe has made one of the most dignified and seamless transitions into retirement of any modern day athlete.

"I'm gonna do something better in the next 20 years, than I did in the last 20." 56:50 RIP Legend.

Hearing Kobe talk about his next 20 years makes me realize the importance of living for today because none of us, not even the black mamba himself, are guaranteed tomorrow. R.I.P. to the greatest front man the NBA has ever had.

I got the chills watching the introduction and the crowd chanting Kobe 😢 man I miss him

This isn't an interview, this is a legend speaking to another Legend

RIP Bryant This interview helped us understand who you were and trying to be

Sitting here watching this video in denial, four years later still going, nope, no way Kobe’s gone forever.

I can say with the utmost confidence that Bet Davis is this generations best interviewer hands down🙇🏽‍♂️

I know I'm speaking for everyone when I say this, it's so hard to believe he's gone

If he had those 20 more years, this dude woulda changed the world.

This man should still be with us. God bless you Mamba and rest in peace.

Dude is just wired different. Absolute one of one.

I've watched this interview from front to back like 4 times. I go out to run & just listen to this, he was so inspiring. Mind you I never actually watched any of his games. I'm a big soccer fan, but just to listen to this man is so addicting. Amazing human being. He's not dead, he's more alive than ever. One Love

U can tell Kobe motivates the interviewer

When kobe passed I thought about how much my dad and I bonded over watching him play. Lost my dad in 2015. I was 27. Feels like I lost another part of my dad when kobe died. It was surprising how sad I was loosing Kobe. Thank you Kobe for your game and for your spirit. It brought a lot of people together. Shaq might have been unstoppable but We always looked at it as Kobe's team.

He's talking about the next 20 years, not knowing he got 5 months left, so disappointing..

I watch this every time I need a lil push .. I’m also a father of all girls (5)❤ #RestinParadise #Kobe #Gigi And everyone else who lost they’re lives on that tragic day 🤲🏾

I watched this shortly after Kobe passed. Cried. Incredible and motivating. Watch again 2-8-24 cried again. Thank you for this. Huge respect

This interview shows the value Patrick brings to the craft. Not being a journalist and asking the questions one would expect and in the expected ways, he gets different types of responses and uncovers information others won't get. With all the content regarding Kobe that's coming forward since his death, this one stands out. Thanks, Pat.

When I need a motivation boost, I come back and watch this interview again and again. Some words just live on forever. Rest in peace Kobe.

When he said he's going to be better in his next 20 years, tears streaming down my face. I felt like we lost a bright light in this World, but the truth is, his light will shine bright forever. RIP to Kobe, Gigi, and all the amazing souls on the helicopter that gloomy day. January 26th will never be the same. 💔

Kobe is my daily inspiration such a GOOD HUMAN BEING

I love how he always mentioned Natalia. People always talked about the bond he has with Gigi, but kobe is also very close to his oldest. And I cant imagine the pain she's going through right now.

Kobe is one smart philosopher and will never get bored picking up his brains

Pretty insane I was present at this event and looking back at this few years later I am more grateful than ever to be able to go back and look at the notes I took and realize how much I’ve grown as a person Thank you Patrick for putting this together, Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant 🙏🏼

The interview is four years ago. Unbelievable how time flies and everything he said is still applicable till this day. Such a tragedy that he passed away so early.

I hate that I didn’t really see his “Mamba Mentality” until he was gone. Unreal the way he played, how he used that same mentality as a father and husband. Such an unreal human being and athlete!! Super intelligent! Gone too soon!!

Watching this at 130 am. Was half asleep when I started watching.... Now, I'm ready to run a few dozen miles!

R.i.p king Kobe

This is surreal. RIP to all those lost on 1-26-20. Still miss this Man amongst men.

Can someone translate because I dont speak GOAT.

Oh my God... Well this is a lesson. That is a man dying with no regrets. Thank you for elevating humanity. That was a life well spend.

God how I miss Kobe. There is no other like him. He handled everything so classy and was so humble. He makes players today look weak. He is so right that you are getting good money to perform…..PERFORM. THE GOAT ❤️

My plan was to watch this in 20 min segments over 3 nights. Ended up watching the whole thing first night. Best interview I've ever heard. The host transitioned into different life timelines perfectly.

RIP TO THE GOAT ... In honor of this man, DON’T BE LAZY & GO GET IT! 🙏🏻

No basketball games will ever be as exciting as when Kobe was playing. He put on a show every damn game. The greatest of all time!

Wow Kobe is very intelligent and well-articulated

Kobe was to real for his time

I’m not going to lie, I cried when I heard the terrible news. Other than a basketball legend, Kobe seemed like a humble, down to earth person that you can easily know or relate to. This is more than just another high-profile death. As a father, seeing his daughter pass with him makes it even more heartbreaking. My prayers and condolences to everyone involved in this unspeakable tragedy.

Kobe is talking basketball but I can apply all of this to my career today. RIP Kobe, true legend

Am not big NBA fan but kobe motivation and dedication to working to being best have to respect.Mamba mentality🐐🐐❤

Damn legend. Favorite athlete of all time. RIP Kobe 🙏🏻

Credit To Vanessa she held The Family down while Kobe did his Job. Kobe came home after Retirement and said I've got the girls in the morning getting them to school and to activities 💚

"As a competitor, I'm not ducking shit." Words to live by. God Bless the Bryants.

Missing you so much Kobe.

I am watching this for the second time and towards the end, I just pictured David having Kobe come back today for a sit down, and I don't see Kobe saying anything different, the energy is the same and the obsession still there. RIP Kobe you are the greatest of all time

This man totally destroys ANY stereotype of the black athlete. And he’s authentic. Nuff respect BLACK MAMBA.

Celtics fan here. Used to hate him. Now I love him. Mamba mentality is real. The young bucks now days seem soft. He’s gained my respect forever 💯

Watching this every year. For me this in the number one interview you can listen.

Just for the record, they did make the playoffs the year Kobe tore his achellis.

As great an athlete Kobe was, his mind was his strongest asset. Truly amazing man. Rest well, Mamba

5:30 -Extremely Curious 6:15- Trival things don't pull my attention 8:37 Basketball was most important thing for me 9:27 -Kill List 11:15 I would work on my weakness 14:02 Why you would not take vacation?? 14:53 Talk with greats 15:20 In and out of the game, their level of detail and obsessivness 20:11 Get over yourself 21:36 Why did those airballs happen? 22:02 Nobody in history of coaching have your level of work ethic? (Kobe Bryant Work Ethic) 33:59-Suck it up and play 35:17-Played Game with no sleep 41:00 Do Meditation 46:25 How the hell do you Tolerate that kind of pain? Ans) 47:33 49:50 -As a parent you need to set example(This obstacle could not define me) 51:24 How to be comfortable being black mamba? (Comfotable being obssesive) 56:30 I am going to do better in next 20 years than my last 20 years 57:00 - 58:00 Constantly self access yourself

TO CUT SHORT ALL OF THE IMPORTANT AND FABULOUS THINGS THIS MAN WAS ABOUT TO BRING TO HUMANITY IS A TRAGEDY OF THE HIGHEST MAGNITUDE. WHAT HE BROUGHT TO THE GAME OF BASKETBALL WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING!! MAMBA FOREVER!!

MVP! MVP! MVP! Kobe would get these chants on road games. Amazing! Best hooper on this side of heaven!

Basketball to Kobe was like Martial Arts to Bruce Lee.

This interview was a gem. Thanks Kobe ❤

It’s still crazy that he’s not with us anymore. A lot of celebrity deaths are news, but Kobe is one that shook the world. He and MJ are my favorite players because of what I have learned from their mindsets.

🏀 Kobe Bryant gives the best interviews. The man is a genius 🏀

I didn't know how intelligent Kobe was. He still had a solid 50 years of life left to live and watch his daughters grow up to be women with families of their own. Such a tragic and heartbreaking loss. R.I.P. KOBE BRYANT. mM{

Cried at the intro when the crowd was chanting kobe... I went thru denial, anger.. but grief didnt hit me til that moment. He meant so much to his fans, myself included 😢 RIP Kobe. The lessons he tauvht us with his actions and words will never be forgotten. LEGEND

The Vince Carter story is just so inspiring. Rest in peace Kobe! ❤

RIP mamba,love you from India. I still remember in 2009 as a cricket fan I woke up early to catch the action between India and New Zealand series, but deu to bad weather match was delayed,. So I just switched the channel and saw celtics vs lakers finals series was live . From that day onwards ...I don't have any words. This stings!

The reason I picked up a basketball. Miss you Legend❤

“When I was thirteen I had a kill list”😂😂😂

So hard to watch this knowing he is gone. What a legend

This is the best Kobe interview, EVER. You learn SO much about him here. He might come off cocky, but it’s just true confidence. I’ve watched this probably 5 times and I’m sure I’ll watch it more. What a human he was. I genuinely think every parent should show this to their child. Not bc of basketball, just about life. Great questions were asked here. ❤️

Kobe got mad love when he was here. Thats the beauty of this interview. So many dont get the love till they die and thats a shame. R I.H Kobe

"THE WORLD IS YOUR LIBRARY SO YOU CAN PERFECT YOUR CRAFT"...powerfully inspirational quote!! R.I.P. to ALL the lives lost in this horrific tragedy...💔😢💝😇

RIP Kobe. You are the reason why many people have got the discipline to even get out of bed and work. To start thinking about their life and taking action. And I am one of them. Rest In Peace Legend