Michael Jordan Highlights vs Lakers (2002.11.08) - 25pts, Got saved by Stackhouse! 

He is abusing guys half his age with just perimeter jumpshots and low posts fades. This is fundamentals above everyone else, not dunking over people but still athletic enough to create separation fading away.

Mj scored over all La players. nobody couldn't stop him. he is the GOAT.

that fadeaway at 39, almost 40 yrs. old and the fact that he sat out for 2 or 3 years is amazing

MJ straight bullying Kobe in the post at 1:20.

He took Kobe to school in the post! 🔥👍😨

So a 39yr old Jordan dropped 25pts on 64% shooting against zone defense. Yet people say he couldn't dominate against the zone

Imagine jordan 24 years playing in this era OMG he will be insane

"Phil has a weapon to combat me that can even things out in some respects" - That's a hell of a compliment MJ gave to Kobe. To even mention that he's in his stratosphere showcases how much he respected him.

that fadeaway against kobe,,

Jordan dominate every laker guarding him , the lakers almost win the game cause Jordan did not get the ball too much on the last minutes of the game , Michael was a cold blood killer

Even at the age of 39, he could still compete right on the same level with Kobe, when he was healthy. G.O.A.T.

The ICONIC "You can put the shoes on, but you could never fill them" game MJ vs Mamba

"They had a guy who could match me... ...in some respects." RIP to the Mamba.

Too bad MJ's knees were in bad shape at this point. He could still do turn-around fade-aways in this game because it was still early in the season. Later on, he would need to visit doctors to have fluid drained from his knees every couple of weeks, and toward the end of 2002-2003 season, he couldn't do fade-away moves anymore. But MJ being MJ, he adapted and still averaged close to 45% field-goal percentage at age 40! That right there tells you how smart and talented MJ was. There won't be another one like him in a very long time and certainly not in my lifetime.

Listen....when MJ knee was drained of that fluid he was hard to stop...he had a bounce and a lift to his step that nobody could guard idgaf if he was 39😂 man this dude just worked out, ate red meat, drank whiskey, and smoke cigars and was in just a good if not better basketball shape than most

We can really see here what kind of animal MJ is.. His skills level is beyond all eras

I saw this game live back when I was still in grade school, first encountered his airness, this really mark my childhood before. this is one of the greatest game.

1:25 is why Kobe start to get stronger and posted up more. MJ at 39 posted Kobe at 24 up like nothing is in the way.

I remember watching this game. Great game. 👌🏽

I still remember this game, classic

Wow. Doug Collins out coached Phil on that last play using MJ as a decoy. And Kobe too, you can't be so focused on preventing a basket from MJ that you totally take yourself out of the play. "See man and ball," that's defense 101.

Lmaoooo and this is Jordan at 39 busting the asses of the entire Laker squad Rick Fox was getting destroyed 9/14 shooting from the 🐐

Rick Fox was massacre by MJ but at this year Fox was an outstanding defensive player, no doubt MJ is the goat.

What Elliot says at 3:11 sums it all up.

Man!!! Kobe tried to stop MJ but he was just roasted... Even MJ being almost 40yo!!!😮💪🏾 That was like the Master vs the student but with the version of the student never arrived master's level... Specially the MJ post play against Kobe was sick how he destroyed Kobe so easily!!!

He’s a complete player 👍👍👍

Mj the Goat hands down

Even a fierce fire will die, but it will leave you with ashes. that's why he was called and admired for his talent. No one can stop him, the fadeaway is like a fire that gets stronger when the wind blows. at MJ's age which is almost 39 years old.

I was 14 years old when I watched this game and watched it late at night. I remember the feeling, I was so happy throughout the game and in the 4th quarter I was on the edge of the seat. First the Horry 3 pointer and then like everyone, I was waiting Jordan to take the final shot. But Doug Collins drew a fantastic play, in which Jordan was used as a decoy, enabling Stackhouse a clear lane to the basket. Jordan's defender was so focused on Jordan, that no weak side help came, leading to Stackhouse's dunk. What a finish. I never forget how I cheered all by myself!

Kobe couldn’t guard MJ at almost 40 years old, do you think he would be able to guard prime MJ, lol. By the way and Kobe was super young

Awesome. Jordsn was killing it!

This is the game Kobe wore the Jordan 8s and MJ told him “You can wear the shoes but you’ll never fill them.” 😂

Kobe got him back later this year, but in this game Kobe could not guard a 39yo Jordan at age 23 (arguably Kobe's best year). Cant imagine what happen if they met in Jordan's prime.

How great was that shaq didn't played that game...Kobe vs M.J

dam rick fox played with so many GOATs... larry bird in his rookie yr.... Kobe..... Shaq....

3:10 👂? "Kobe doesnt have the talent Michael has." MAJOR FACTS.

the best fadeway 1.15 min to kobe to respect

Kobe’s hyper-fixation on Jordan - who was a decoy - in the final seconds prevented him from providing a potentially game-saving contest. Great play design.

1:03 “Who got Mike!!!”😨⛹🏾‍♂️

Jordan is and will forever be a god at this game this was at his oldest and he was playing better than younger players

That Lakers run was so crazy. Everybody on the floor was Clutch

Jerry stackhouse with that clutch dunk damn i love it 😂

MJ ❤️

MJ referring to Kobe as "Phil has a weapon that can combat me". Damn. Then Kobe lit him up later. What an incredible game! MJ is the GOAT and Kobe was truely the next closest player. ❤🏀

Damn what a good game

If Wizards MJ were to actually play serious against Kobe and his Lakers, this is how it is! Cause most of the time, Wizards MJ don't play that serious against Kobe. More like MJ was so proud of Kobe!

Midrange maestro.

This was a great game of a young Kobe (24) vs. an aging Michael (39). As others have said, have to give Coach Collins credit on the last play. Kobe was so obsessed with trying to shut down Michael that he opened up the flood gates for Stackhouse to come right through for the winning stuff. I don't think Michael schooled Kobe, or Kobe schooled Michael. If I remember from the Kobe highlights on another video, he did perform a small right to left crossover on Jordan and hit a runner on him. He also blocked Michael's fadeaway from the other side after he bullied him in the post for that turnaround jumper. This was not 86-87 Jordan or 05-06 Kobe. That would have been a treat to see. In my opinion Michael was more efficient, athletic, physically gifted, stronger, a better defender, a better leader, and more acrobatic finishing around the rim. With that being said, I think Kobe worked tirelessly on his jump shot and honed his other basketball skills to the point he was clearly a better outside shooter, ball handler, free throw shooter, and had slightly better footwork. Kobe had the benefit of being taught by Michael and patterning his game after him. Michael is and will always be the greatest of all time in my opinion. Some of his stats may be surpassed, but he is the greatest winner in a more competitive and skilled era than Bill Russell. These young guys learned the game from Michael, just as he learned from Dr. J. and David Thompson -- but Michael took it to a whole other level and became a global basketball icon and sports figure. No one will ever surpass his greatness. Even today, we still want to "be like Mike."

Rick fox was getting torched

MJ just said that Phil had a guy that could combat him and even out the playing field, I know a dude in today's game that'll never say that instead he'd say some other dumb thing lol

@5:22 jordan draws 2 defenders on him INCLUDING Kobe... chess master

The truth about MJ vs Kobe debate - 3:12

SCHOOLED KOBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the game MJ trashtalk kobe when he told to kobe that he can wear the shoes, but never fill them...

I was there! Great game and quite an upset.

This is the game where Jordan said to Kobe, you can wear shoe, but you’ll never fit the shoes. Kobe made mj regret those world.

This game really shows how good Michael was. The guy was taking it right to a young, hungry Kobe Bryant who was just entering his prime. Oh yeah jordan was in his 40s

Damn I was at that game! Great game!

that robert horry was an abuser in final moments almost damaged the game d jordan but kobe did not take off to jordan or a sec in the final 2 sec not knowing k the move was stackhouse

I need to correct the commentator because Kobe didn't have the same kind of work ethnic. Kobe had very good work ethnic and not nearly as skilled but I still love Kobe and rip

Robert Horry that guy is a killer in clutch

People don't realize Kobe Bryant R.I.P when he got hurt he had to change his game too 41 year MJ Wizard

wow great last 2 minutes!!! jerry stackhouse wit the buzzer beater!!! MJ deserved to win against kobe at least one time lol 🫶🏽💜💛💯💯

0:41 Any Bulls version of MJ, especially ‘88-‘91, would have sprang entirely clear of Kobe’s contest.

MJ ORIGINAL FADE AWAY POST MOVE VS COPY CUT KOBE BRYAN FADE AWAY!!!

Wow Bryon Russell and MJ on the same team 😆....that’s hilarious.

Kobe here still in awe MJ on the same court with him...

Share, the GOAT.

Kobe couldn’t guard MJ at almost 40 years old, do you think he would be able to guard prime MJ, lol.

I met Ty Lue outside before this game

Damn were you find this game

Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant

Mj knows if he can't make the last shot he will pass the right guy

That fadeaway mj did is the toughest shot in basketball to hit consistently .that’s what makes mj the goat . He was just more talented and gifted than other players. .Kobe is just a cheap imitation of Jordan , he has no style or moves of his own .

At age 40 he can score 25pts😂😂at kobe

Funny win!

And they trying too compare LeBron to Goat 😂

Is this the game after which he said to Kobe: you can wear the shoes but never feel them?

From executive down to be player's roster

mj to kobe now you know

1:03

And their. Best Game as Lakers vs Wizards.

There were like two plays on Kobe, but I guess mj “took him to school”

Commentator: Kobe has same work ethic but doesn't have the talent of Michael. Me: What?????? Kobe: proceeds to drop 55 on Jordan and Wizards in next meeting.

A few observations in 2024: Won't lie. Him missing those free throws was and still is disappointing. High standards for the one and only 🐐. His body language is different especially when compared to guys like LeBron or Luka. No blaming after that Horry 3 from the corner. "He saved me tonight." He always praised the guys around him when they deserved it. I remember him saying they were using him as a decoy for that final play. And man, watch Kobe being VERY concerned about him and thus not being there for the helpside.

UNC color!

Hurry hit another clutch shot 😂🤣

This is the game that Michael said “You could wear the shoes but never fill them” to Kobe.

Good game by a very twilight MJ, but without Shaq, these Lakers were decent at best 🤷🏻‍♂️

Where was Shaq in this game?

my goodness.. kobe looks like at 6th grade pupil guarding GOAT. respect to #8,#24 , shout out to rick fox for being a clown guarding GOAT, more of a punching bag (sorry) hahaha or target practice....shame on those comparing him to the #KING. kudos to the coach on that last playing (MJ as decoy)...and MJ recognizing Stack.. humble...

Man kobe is just a copycat not even close

He got rescued by stack house

😂😂😂... Damn jordan was abusing kobe this game

Shoulda posted kobes highlights too

And once again the uploader leaves out the sick block kobe had on one of MJ's turn arounds that led to a 3 on the other end. Fuckin agendas. Pathetic.

HilariouS toying with kobe

3:08, 3:33.

Lbj have not on mj

And then Kobe Bryant took it personally and dropped 55 points on them next time.