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.

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

Kobe always in our hearts!!

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

This is just pure Clutch Factor by Kobe. Prime Example

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

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

Kobe is a one of a kind player we will most likely never see another player like Kobe Bryant.I expect clutch performances from Kobe like these especially in the playoffs it just what Kobe does period. #MAMBAMENTALITY

I vividly remember this series coz this was the time I started playing basketball. I was attracted by this number 8 player and after watching him played, I went to the court myself to shoot around and since then I fell in love with basketball and Kobe Bryant. Rip Kobe and thank you for all the great memories 🥺

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"

That's the moment Kobe was waiting for 🔥👑

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

I miss Kobe so much now!!!

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

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

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

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 🙏🏻

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

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

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!

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.

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

Love watching the old school NBA vids like these

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

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

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.

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

The Game 7 Portland series alerted me Kobe had arrived.This finals match versus pacers captured me as a kobe fan forever

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

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

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 came up BIG. RIP Legend.

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.

Love watching Kobe and Shaquille. RIP Mamba

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kobe, the man of the hour. The greatest player that ever played the game of basketball. Thank you M.J. for mentoring Kobe and thanks Kobe for mentoring so many young players who seek you out to get your advice. Thank you for never giving up when it seems like the odds were against you to win. Thank you for never saying never.

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!

This started off my morning great, thanks u guys

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.

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

Miss you, Kobe. Forever in our hearts.

Glen Rice, AC Green, Ron Harper, Robert Harry, Rick Fox, John Salley, Devean George, Brian Shaw, Derrick Fisher, Shaquille O’Neil, Kobe Bryant. Such a great team.

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! 😣😢🏀

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

Brothers. 1:59:38

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

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

Never discount what Kobe did during the three peat journey!

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

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

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.

"It was fuck everyone I'm destroying everybody that steps on the court. I had all this pent up frustration that I just needed to let out. It was an avalanche, man. There was nothing that was getting in the way. There was nothing that was going to stop me." - Black Mamba R.I.P. Kobe.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

We miss you kobe & gigi

America will always have a love affair with Kobe Bryant! He's the one these young cats want to be like, play like, act like. It's always Kobe, the hardest players I know that ever played the game of Basketball, and the hardest working player on the court. He trains the hardest, therefore, he will rip the greatest rewards and get the best results out of his game. Every time Kobe set on the court, the man he knows how to bring the game and get everyone involved on his team. There is no comparison. Kobe is in a lead by himself because knows what it takes to win and he had a great mentor MJ. So Kobe left no stones unturned while he was training or playing. His first passion. R.I.P. Kobe Love Yah!

Man that Kobe fella was not too shabby.

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

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

who's this kobe kid, ain't bad, ain't bad at all...hope he has a good career...

Love everything U've got now!!!!! 4 those that understand.

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

The commentators are literally coaches. 😂 Amazing game RIP Kobe. May you and Gianna rest in Heaven. 🙏 God bless.

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

Saw this one live, brings back good memories! 17× champion! R.i.p. mamba

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

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

One of the best played finals games ever. Glad I got to see it in person although still ticked my Pacers lost. Game 5 was a fans dream but we knew it was over in 6.

Kobe was just awesome. Miss him

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

This was the game KOBE became a legend!

Rip Kobe 💛💜💛💜💛💜

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.

LOVE KOBE REST EASY GOAT U AND GG

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

RIP KOBE 🕊🕊

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

Kobe came in the clutch. I give him that. One rare finals moment he has in his career.

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 was amazing

It’s crazy bc Kobe was hated during these times ppl are fake af 😂😂😂

More Kobe playoff full game videos🙏🏻

It’s insane watching this lakers offense. The run the triangle every single time and they do it perfectly

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

Thanks! All we need now is 81! Maybe MSG 61 too! 💜💛🐍