Stephen’s A-List: Top 5 Kobe Bryant moments | First Take

Stephen’s A-List: Top 5 Kobe Bryant moments | First Take
Stephen A. Smith dedicates his A-List to his top 5 favorite moments of Kobe Bryant's NBA career.
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[footyfiend]

Rest in Peace Kobe. A man who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Basketball and all time great athletes, an Oscar winner but more importantly a Husband, Father, Son and brother. His legacy will forever be living on. Kobe forever!

[scruffdg]

That 81 point game was a once in a lifetime game. Legend In Kobe.

[mohammedalam]

the greatest Kobe memory for me will always be him jumping on top of the scorer table in 2010 after finally beating the Boston Celtics overcoming a brutal war of attrition

[pablosolimeo]

For me, one of Kobe's greatest moments was giving Giannis the challenge to win MVP and later on a Championship. Giannis did both of those things shortly after.

[luckybuckeye]

January 26th for the rest of my life maybe a sad day, but Kobe left the world with so many happy moments. The Mamba truly did give LA (and the world) his heart when he was asked to give his hustle.

[taxtact]

That nuggets dunk was crazy. Dude was so hated that his accomplishments were downplayed. Greatest in game dunker ever.

[iTuber]

that Minnesota dunk Molly mentioned might be one of the best in game/half-court set defense dunks of all time...and he did it again vs the Knicks

[urbaindelva]

May The Mamba and Gianna live in our hearts forever.

[CaptainRealm]

Rest In Peace Kobe bean Bryant and Gianna Bryant. Gone too soon

[connor]

1. 81 pt game
2. Revenge against Celtics in 2010 finals
3. 62 outscoring Mavs in 3 qrt
4. Game 4 00 finals Kobe taking over after shaq fouled out
5. 60 pt final game

[archiebolts]

I was born in 92 and kobe is the GOAT in my eyes.

[cypher]

Everyone remembers the 81 point game. He had 62 in three quarters against the Mavs, outscored them by himself through 3. Had he played the fourth quarter he would have scored more than 81 the way he was going.

[DecAllTimeAlways]

The best game I've seen from Kobe happened in 2001. Game 1 of the WCF. He scored 45 pts in San Antonio. That was better than his 2000 Sprain Ankle Game. Most kids only remember his later stuff like his 81 and whatever after that.

[LMNY]

2008 Olympics, gold medal game. On a team with the greatest players on earth, they handed Kobe the ball when they needed the win.

[coreydoyle]

I still remember his final game. Celebrating my birthday, and watching him go out like the legend he was and still is. Rest in Peace Kobe.

[DecAllTimeAlways]

I don't really have a favorite moment from Kobe because I rooted against him. But if I had to choose one, it's probably his 60-pt finale. I was happy he went out like that. I say most of my favs come from his earlier years when he wore #8.

[Smartkid]

Off the court moment is when Kobe said he got one more than Shaq. I knew he was itching to say it and I was happy he did.

[AlNaTz]

To me #1 will always be the 5th. Cemented him with the greatest and vs the celtics who beat him 2 years before. B2B without Shaq, one more than him. One more than Lebron too in case some of y'all forgot. Mamba Out.

[taxtact]

Clearly Greatest player and was most hated.

[jrsmith]

Kobe’s last game, i went to bed with 5 minutes left. My mom was screaming for me to wake up with 2 minutes left!!!! She was going crazy!!!
i will never forgot running back into the living room!!!