Kobe Takes Over In 2000 NBA Finals Game 4 |  

The hug between kobe and shaq was it for me ❤❤😢😊

Crazy. I knew this was 2000 finals. I watched this finals and many more before. I kept thinking how this was a young Kobe still learning the game. At times he crowded the lane and kept calling for the ball instead of moving, although he did have a bad ankle. But then I started doing the math about the end of the 3rd and realized this was the kids 4th year!! Regardless of having things to learn he was absolutely clutch when they needed him. Let the game come to him even though he was visibly frustrated at times. Miss watching this type of greatness.

LA will never be the same without you Kobe Bean Bryant... We miss you everyday Kobe... Forever 8/24 Los Angeles Lakers For Life!

NBA should do these together live during the off season. I’m digging these archives from the 90s-00s

Kobe always in our hearts!!

This is just pure Clutch Factor by Kobe. Prime Example

Frobe. Good Times in the early 2000s. #ripkobe #longlivetheblackmamba 🐍🐐🔥🙏🏀

I miss Kobe so much now!!!

Watching this all over again truly gave me a different perspective on how truly amazing and confident Kobe Bryant was during this game and seemed laser-focused once Shaq fouled out in OT. 22 Years later I'm sitting here thinking WOW I didn't understand the weight of the situation that Kobe was under. The future superstar of the team separated himself this night, showing he wasn't just a 21-year-old kid playing Basketball in a grown man's world. I appreciate his performance, even more today than I did 22 years ago. I was 27 years old and an arrogant fan thinking OH yeah the Lakers got this in the Bag. Kobe and all the rest of the Lakers are gonna get the job done ✔️... This was a great preview of how great Shaq and Kobe could be when they played at their best... as well we got to see the Birth of the Laker's future Superstar and Hall of Famer... and how the Black Mamba was created once Kobe was the Leader of the L.A. Lakers 🏀 Franchise & Team. I LOVED watching this and reliving the emotions of it all, Especially now that Kobe is no longer with us anymore. 💔 RIP 🙏🏼 🪦 "Black Mamba" #24Forever #Lakersgreatest

Lotta people forget about moments like this. Def cemented Kobe as a goat contender for so many people

Kobe Bryant is a great player, hall farmer and one of many Lakers greats...RIP my brother God bless you & family..

That's the moment Kobe was waiting for 🔥👑

During the lockdown these games were one of the few things that kept my sanity. Shout out to whoever at the nba decided to stream these

My cousin used to come through and hang with us as kids and I didn't have much time to enjoy his company back then, but I remember him watching this game with us and turning him into a Lakers fan. RIP Cartlitos. We miss you.

22 Years later…and it seems like yesterday that I watched this game…KB gone but not forgotten‼️🥲🥲

What a game! Kobe we still Love YOU! Rest Easy MAMBA!

When the world needed him most he was there a world without Kobe hurts us but he wants us to live on and become legends in our own right.

lmao Larry Bird still had to face the Lakers even when he retired from playing basketball

Love watching the old school NBA vids like these

Love watching Kobe and Shaquille. RIP Mamba

That OT shows who Kobe was, that determinations and will to win. It’s absolutely beautiful

Kobe was a awesome man dude it sucks he died he was only 41 years old and Gigi was 13 years old she loved basketball that was her future life I can’t Imagine how sad his family is man RIP 🙏🏻

Miss you, Kobe. Forever in our hearts.

I wish Kobe could still be here with us...

Doug Collins’ commentary during the game is awesome. It’s so bizarre watching and reflecting on these historic moments over two decades later. I’m happy I saw the journey and was able to root for someone who helped change the game of basketball while donning the iconic Purple & Gold. Rest Peacefully Kobe.

Shaq told this story, he was mad at himself when he fouled out and Kobe told him don't worry I got this....we have so many great players today that choke when it counts, we all miss you Kobe

Saw this game 20 years ago. Still can feel the thrill of it. Heartbreaking for the Pacers but heck its Kobe. Gets four fouls, MAMBA MODE ACTIVATED!

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When you grow up watching this style of ball as a kid it always felt normal always enjoyed the half court style more with the straight man to man

so glad i got to see jordans bulls and kobe shaq duncan carter iverson era and the nba on nbc music makes me feel like kid watching these kids today dont kno how good this era was

Shaq's a monster, Kobe's an assassin... But damn, Reggie Miller's offball game is a work of art.

Good lord I can’t believe this man left us😪😭

I came to this 2 hour video to find this moment.... 1:50:38 ...when Shaq fouls out, in the last minutes of overtime and it all rides on Kobe, even the announcers say it beforehand....and boom, he nails that long tough 2 pointer and that MAMBA look afterwords..."cmon man, y'all can't touch me. You have no chance to win this game"

36 points and 21 rebounds in a finals game? Shaq was something else lol

The more I see these the more I miss him.

KOBE BRYANT IS A MONSTER FOR THE BASKET! KOBE IS A ETERNAL!

Kobe came up BIG. RIP Legend.

His Smile Bro 💔 miss seein it Rip Mamba 🐍💜💛

I was 2 years old when this happened! Now Im not a big nba fan but I am fan of seeing legends! Watching Kobe Bryant games on YT, really helps me understand why he was so special like he was the Micheal Jordan 2.0

The hug Shaq and Kobe after the game... I’m not crying you’re crying

AC Green amazing having to play in two legendary eras from Kareem & Magic to Shaq & Kobe ...

This was the moment Kobe arrived. I was 12 years old and I’ll never forget this game.

R i p to kobe, I'm still a big fan of you. You are a true legend Kobe!!

We miss you kobe & gigi

Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant and all whom we lost on the Sunday January 26th, 2020 Helicopter Accident. Gone but not forgotten. Thank you both for the Mamba Mentality.

I miss the early 2000's when I was a kid 😔

I remember this. I was only 10 years old. I was a huge Kobe fan. Accept when he played my bulls

People try and say Shaq carried hahahah Shaq doesn’t win 3 chips without Kobe🤷🏽‍♂️

Brothers. 1:59:38

Life passes us by so fast 20 years gone by in a blink of an eyes

S/O to AC Green, Won with the Showtime Lakers in 87, and these Lakers in 2000 (with meaningful playing time). Amazing.

HE WAS MY HERO...N AS A 42 YEAR OLD MAN, I AINT ASHAMED TO SAY SUCH. HE NEVER CHEATED US....HE GAVE US EVERYTHING. #RIPMAMBA

Who else coms back to watch this video and starts tearing up, RIP MAMBA

Never discount what Kobe did during the three peat journey!

RIP KOBE 🕊🕊

REST In LOVE KOBE...MISS u MAMBA...LAKERS IN GOOD HANDS WITH THE 👑...#MAMBAMENTALITY..#8#24#2..#KOBE#GIGI..

thank god for youtube. this is like a time machine. it doesn't feel like 22 years ago. feels like i watched this game yesterday. rip kobe!

As a first-generation immigrant that grew up in LA, sports was the outlet that made me feel American. It was the avenue where it didn't matter where your parents were from or how much money they made. If you were good, people respected you. Thank you KOBE for inspiring me to be the best I can be. RIP MAMBA

Kobe Bryant the most skillful player that ever played basketball in the NBA

Carried my ass, even after going 7/28 I'd still trust kobe to finish the games vs. LeChoke at the free throw line.

I forgot Larry Bird coached the Pacers lol how ironic that he ran into the Lakers in the Finals lol

This started off my morning great, thanks u guys

It’s absolutely mind blowing when Gen Z says stuff like “duhhhh today’s players are way more skilled and athletic than players back then”… wtf are these people smoking dude?

I watched basketball because of Kobe. My brother and I started watching basketball during the Shaq and Kobe era. We screamed and celebrated when the lakers were winning. And cried when they were loosing. Thank you so much KOBE, for being part of our Childhood. And millions of others who you inspired over the years.

Legend Rest In Peace

Rip Kobe 💛💜💛💜💛💜

Kobe was amazing

Man that Kobe fella was not too shabby.

Lakers vs. Pacers, one of the best NBA finals game back in early 2000’s R.I.P. Kobe Bryant, you truly be missed in the basketball world!, you always be Laker for life! 😣😢🏀

Man I miss that Pacers team. They were such a deep and well rounded team. Sucks Reggie missed that last 3. He deserved a ring.

Got so many feels from watching this game... wow.

Best thing about this u go back in time and u happy for both teams and all players no matter who wins.. 😊 It was all for the GAME.

The game that made kobe a legend in my book.. Im a pacer fan but this made me a kobe fan forever!!

I hear a lot of guys tell funny stories about Kobe, but he was READY to own the moment in any game at any time or for the whole game. Even on his off nights, he didn't cheat the game because he filled the stat sheet and did all the fundamental elements with the same vigor as he would when shots are falling early & often.

This was the game KOBE became a legend!

Love it watching these old game brings back memories 3 how happy our house use tobe rest in peace my dad and two brothers of whom I miss along the way watching NBA games are not the same without them

He took it even further in game 5 with 8 points and 4/20 from the field. Killer instinct!!!

More Kobe playoff full game videos🙏🏻

Kobe is my GOAT. IDC what anybody says. He is the BEST player I've ever seen. Most skilled basketball player ever imo. RIP to Kobe, his daughter Gianna and all the lives lost on that helicopter crash.

R.I.P kobe bryant:One of the best players in the world...

I became a Lakers fan in 2000 after moving to LA. Watching these games i was hooked

R.i.p mamba #never forgotten

When watching the old day games, kind of more watchable than nowadays. The defenses and the tactics.

It hurts to think that we'll never see him standing on the podium in his hall of fame speech.

Rest In peace Kobe , my 🐐🐍

Your favorite player could never at age 21 with that kind of pressure. Mamba was a rare breed.

It's crazy to see how little to no complaining and crying the players do after every call compared to today's game its like night and day

I miss Kobe, the only way I get to see him is when he's playing ball. He has such a gentle spirit. He's never selfish, always sharing in his game and Shaq the two of them play so well together. The Lakers are a great team, all of them pull together and Kobe the finisher and the go to guy. Every team need a go to guy, the Lakers are grateful they have Kobe. Thank you NBA for sharing. I only wished you guys appreciated Kobe more when he was playing instead of disliking him. Kobe is Kobe and nobody plays like Kobe, He train hard and it shows. So, you guys need to show more appreciation for Kobe. Thank you Lord for blessing Kobe and the Lakers to be the TEAM OF THE YEAR. I'm making them the TEAM AND KOBE THE PLAYER MVP. Now how do you like those apples? They taste real good don't they. Thank you God and thank you Kobe and the Lakers and last but least Mr. Phil.

I'm surprised the refs didnt call more 3 seconds on shaq, he was down there at least 5 seconds on more than on occasion. I miss the shaq and Kobe duo.

This is easily a top 5 performance in Kobe's NBA career. In no particular order, this one, 62 in 3 quarters, 81 points, game 7 of 2010 NBA finals and his last game. If we're talking moments you also have to put making the free throws with a torn Achilles there too.

My Prayers and Love 🙏🏾 Rest in Love Kobe Bryant and Gia,,,

Kobe was like the most passionate basketball player he loved the game more than anybodyelse

Honnestly, Shaq is one the best basket ball player I have ever known, he's gigantic.

First time heard of Rik Smits lol. Dude scored on prime Shaq one-on-one three times in a row.

I remember watching this game. When Shaq fouled out I thought it’s over we lost. Then the world watched Kobe activate mamba mentality.

We got really fortunately this game, thank goodness that we won 😀, I still can't believe Kobe Bryant is gone 😭, he was amazing player, like Michael Jordan.

That was tough for Reggie when he missed the game winner 3.

This game was the defining moment that I knew… that Kobe Bryant was destined for legendary status. He single handedly carried a Shaq’less Lakers team to a much needed win. And the most amazing part is: HE HAD JUST SPRAINED HIS ANKLE DAYS BEFORE… like what the actual f*ck?!?! 🤷🏽‍♂️🤯🤯🤯 Kobe will always be MY GOAT. Idc what anyone says💜💛🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🐍🐍🐍🐍🐐🐐🐐🐐 #mambamentality #blackmamba #kobebeanbryant

Kobe we miss you rip

Kobe. Your legacy started here. We love you 💜