Kobe Bryant - Lockdown 

Bryant locked up kyrie at 34/35 years old. Let that sink in a minute...

That sequence on wade was just ridiculous. No screens, no bullshit, just 1v1 and he locked him down. And this was when he was older. Prime Kobe...put some respek on that man name lol

The "Two Way Player" title has only been thrown around for a few years now (Kawhi,George, Klay etc.) Kobe is considered one of the greatest scorers of all time with 12 all team defenses. So for 12 years he was dominating on both ends of the floor. Just something to think about.

Kobe never passed the torch he knew he was the last kind of that era

Kobe never backed down from a challenge. Goat.

I typed in James harden defensive plays and it said "search results not found" lol

This is one of the reasons Kobe got so much respect from players and fans. On his farewell tour he pretty much got standing ovations whether is was a home game or away. One of the greatest players ever.

Wow that's impressive af, he not scared of a damn soul..What a GOD! He locked down D Wade, Melo, Dirk, KD, LeBron, Kyrie... Keep in mind, those superstars we're in they primes...Simply jaw dropping

People forget on how good Kobe really is.

Kobe is the greatest single possession wing defender ever.

It took kobe to get melo to actually play with some damn passion

As a Celtics fan for 44 years I still respect just his passion and tenacity. Who plays with this much grit these days?

People always forget Kobe was a two way player. Masterful on offense and shutdown greats when challenged.

People dont realize that in kobes prime he was one of tge best defensive players at his position also

this is all when he was already old too. he was even nastier when he was younger

I get more entertained watching this highlights than dunks, half court shots, alley oops, etc...Kobe's defense make me drop tears

Kobe will forever be my very favorite basketball player of all freaking time! Kobe bryant is the reason i ever had a intrest in the game of basketball

i find myself re-watching the same videos over and over again... I miss kobe man

One of the things that made Kobe great, was his basketball IQ. If you notice, on the possession in which he's guarding Wade, he freely gave him the left side. Perhaps understanding that Wade was dominantly right handed. He adjusted his game when he needed to.

Kobe was a defensive beast. I gotta replay.

Wow, I always knew he was good at defense, but this is top level shit. Much respect, coming from a big D wade fan

Best defensive player of all time GOAT

There will never be another Kobe. Thank you for the memories! 😔🙏🏼

True Laker fans understood what pride he took on D. He made all defense team 9 times and selected 12. RIP Kobe Bean Bryant we love you MAMBA!! Lakers for life!! I'm so glad I got a chance to see him in TV games and home games.

Damn Kobe was one of the best defenders in the league as well? Damn bruh

Kobe didn't just get robbed from MVP, but also DOTY as well.

Him and D-Wade going at it right there was crazy. If you have an eye for basketball, you can tell there was a lot of subtle and calculated movements they were making. It’s absolutely insane

These are way more impressive than the 3 pointer highlights these days

Having have watched the lakers my whole life his best shutdown performances always involved his 1 on 1s with players like allen iverson, or mcgrady

And that is why I fooking love Kobe Bryant! everyone who plays Basketball knows how tiring it is to defend using your feet. Playing committed defense for 40 mins at such a high level for 20 years? That's legendary! Everyone is focusing on his offense but me, Naaahh! His defense is what really make him stand out as a superstar!

how often in the history of basketball do you see a guy so dominant on both ends of the floor, just amazing

I want to see superstar now doing what Kobe do at 3:01, not just for 1 possession but the whole game like Kobe.

What an elite defender!

Kobe was so smart, he knew to use his left hand when trying to block right handed shooters. That's what works more effectively

And he used to do it every game, i miss watching him play, so sad for those years wasted bc of the injuries

I miss Shannon Brown in L.A.

Wow he deserves more credit for defense

3:19 the black mamba is too damn SLIPPERY!

That's how you defend. Don't give any room or space to your opponent.

4:20 at age 34 Kobe still guarding players like a beast

To me he will ALWAYS be the greatest

Played in the West entire career, enuff said!🐐

lol, that sneaky vet trick at 4:58, Kobe holding onto Lebrons shooting sleeve arm.

Mantaly he was the last golden player of the old area from the mid 90 s that s why a lot of the younger players feared him so mutch.

Best defensive guard of all time.

Only Tim Duncan has more all defense selections, this man is arguably the goat perimeter defender.

If Lebron has this intensity he would be the greatest of all time. But Kobe owns this mamba mentality Kobe mentality. Kobe you’re a true definition of hard work.

I miss Kobe so much not being with us in this earth 🌍 sad 😔

This is the only uploader who shows actual on ball defense. All the other vids are blocks and steal highlights you could make for almost any NBA starter.

And ignorant people said LeBron is better than Kobe....funny.......lebron strolling on the basketball court like a park....

Forever reliving his highlights

One of the best defenders of all time

Kobe had Wade locked up like he was in San Quentin!!!

Why do I keep torturing myself watching these Kobe videos. RIP Mamba

Great one on one defender. One of the best ever

Wow that duel with Carmelo, both would have been fouled out within 5 minutes if that occurred in today's NBA.

GOAT you heard it.

Rip Legend

That Anthony and Bryant battle was dope, too bad that would be a million whistles now lol

Poetry in motion,,just beautiful

a full court press is the most exhausting thing on a bball court , imagine causing a travelling to d wade , speak for itself

scary defense

5:02 J Terry almost dropped Kobe for real though. But Kobe stayed up and shook it of like you gotta do better than that son! The GOAT

Nobody talks about his abilities on that end of the court, the man had lockdown d 🔒

I love you Kobe Bryant! Miss you so much man. LA lost it’s biggest icon which was you Mr. Bryant

He was the complete player

12 time all nba defense 6 time first team yet people say lebron is a better defender.

You know you in for it when Kobe starts guarding you full court lol

There’s only one other player that I know can lock people down like that and then score 40 on your team in the same night. They both have the same mindset, discipline and hardwork put in. 1 guess..... 🙏🏼

The people who say KD is unguardable tell them to watch this 😂

Kobe's a defensive hound especially in his early years where his body's still at or near 100%. It's sad that the injuries he's sustained throughout the years kind of slowed him down a bit and forced him funnel more of his focus and energy at the offensive side of his game.

Obviously there are similarities between Kobe and Jordan, but in terms of defensive similarities, i see more similarities of Kobe and Pippen. The way Pippen would stay upright with his opponent, and did a jump turn to match his opponent's change of direction. Kobe does this too. It is partly because of rule changes, but yeah I see more Pippen defensively in Kobe than Jordan in terms of style. All three probably some of the best perimeter defenders of all time.

This is scary. Like, honestly freaks me out lol. At 1:30 I was like, "No way he guards Dirk." Then he took it away and I was like, "oh" 😨

Best Kobe Defensive video out here👍🏽 💯

Kobe and LeBron are the greatest players of this generation. But you gotta give Kobe the nod over Bron; that hunger, that drive, never giving up on the play. Kobe even had the refs on edge in this video.

That defensive on D Wade and Jason Terry, was just pure clamps

In the 2013 allstar game when Kobe blocked lebron and kd got the fast break he traveled

and some people start saying that Lebron is better than Kobe!!! no even better than MJ...SMH

He put clamps on them, in a no hand check era! They say 'lebron cant be guarded' pffft. Kobe was the reason Lebron stayed in the east

Kobe made lebron look like big brother vs lil brother

This what seperates kobe and mj from lebron

If Kobe was just a role player and didn't prioritize scoring he'd be known as an all-time defender.

That man was plain power and he had the speed ova those linemen

I remember when elite talent could battle in the post with skill to get buckets. Miss those days when guys had to actually work to score points.

Oustanding D vs any position! He’s defending elite point guards, shooting guards, forwards and power forwards with incredible intelligence and tenacity.

First time I seen someone block a KD jump shot.

How quick they forget.....

You can just see he thought on a different level, made other stars look basic when he was dialled in.

yo that double hop block when he uses one arm and misses then hoos back the other way to swat it with his other arm..mean

JORDAN + PIPPEN = KOBE

Kobe was an Elite defender, who can guard very good.

2nd greatest player ever!!

Man! Kobe was on D Wade and Jason Terry like white on rice.

This separates Kobe from lesser players. Top 10 no doubt.

The Goat

I miss Kobe

GOAT

The man plays defense, offense! Amazing scorer! The Goat!

You can't hate another person's ability to do what you wish you could! His mind and body were above what others were thinking

Amazing