[FULL] Kobe Bryant's 2017 interview on First Take

[March 27, 2017] Kobe Bryant joins Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim on First Take in Los Angeles to talk about the state of the Los Angeles Lakers, his passion for producing "Canvas City: Musecage" and players like LeBron James sitting out during NBA games.
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[oscarlindhorst]

Truly one the greatest athletes ever to walk this planet, RIP.

[akhilsmorusupalli]

“They can call me anytime and ask me for advice... i’m always around....” 😭 that hit different

[charlesamofordjuoh]

Still can't believe this man is dead

[SnewJ]

Thank you for everything Kobe. Rest easy my g🙏🏽

[ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog]

I won’t ever get over missing Kobe’s level of intelligence and articulation. I watch these just to smile. Thanks Kobe🙏🏽

[fredericfoe]

The whole interview Max and Smith were trying to put him in the typical athlete box that misses the game, calls him the goat, comments on the current generation being soft and all those comments we expect former athletes to deliver, the man was like naah bro, I'm a storyteller, don't care about the goat and ranking thing, it's the inner satisfaction that matters.

Man, Kobe was different!!

[KazzyOfficial]

What a beautiful gift to mankind this man was

[antmanpr]

This man's creative career was probably going to be even better than his basketball career.

[manofsteel]

Legends never die. This man will live forever. God bless you Kobe, we remember you.

[fuzzygogo]

Kobe has this intimidating aura in him. He looks like a very intelligent man who could see right through my bullshit.

[MASKEDMAN]

We’re living in an alternate reality... there’s no way this man is gone.

[benny]

I wanna go onto the set and tell him dont get on that chopper on jan 26 2020

[strix]

He was one of the if not the most intelligent and well spoken athlete.

[gohan]

The disrespect towards Kobe is out of hand. This man is a top 5 player of ALL Time

[danialqureshi]

“Like I said, I value your opinion tremendously“ - Kobe said sarcastically to Stephen A Smith. Classic Kobe 🤣🤣🤣

[keronwindley]

He was so content without playing basketball competitively anymore. Was locked in with his content creating and storytelling
RIP Kobe 🙏🏾

[tonyturner]

I'm 50 and I cried like a baby for 3 weeks straight and still shed a tear when I see clips of this guy, I've gotten into plenty of fights behind #8#24 being better than MJ and I'm sticking to that rest up my man Kobe 4 Life

[Ilovechicago]

It is really sad how he passed away and his baby girl, her teammates, coaches. 🥺😢.

[alonzotanner]

My god my soul hurts that he is gone. He was supposed to be that true ambassador to the sport of basketball for the next 40-50 years. To me he will always be immortal. Love ya forever, Kobe.

[daisukeherb]

Man I'm still hoping Kobe will appear in new interviews here and there. 😢