OPERATION MAMBA | How Kobe Bryant Saved USA Basketball | Documentary

"OPERATION MAMBA" is an original documentary looking back at Kobe Bryant's Olympic debut in 2008, and how his influence saved the culture within USA Basketball.

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[ImBarryScottCSS]

Damn I miss Kobe. Every young player in the league today lost that day, they lost a father figure, a grandfather figure, a role model, a man that probably wasn't even halfway into his professional life, we were all robbed of watching what Kobe might've become.

[DigitaIJustice]

Kobe said “we lost” in ‘04 and he wasn’t even on the team. He took USA losing personally

[Mazon]

When he said " I was having fun" I broke. This was my guy ! Miss you brotha. RIP Kobe+Gi

[LocustAndWildHoney]

Basketball isn’t the same without Kobe.. he really was a gift and inspiration to all hoopers

[solosmoov]

I love how he said “we lost in 2004” and wasn’t even on the team. Real leader

[paulapana]

The very reason why I got into basketball. Miss you Mamba! 🖤🐍

[FreshDrummerBoy]

He did this & then went back-to-back in the NBA Finals!! 😤😤😤

[LTN]

It hurts to see Kobe Bryant that he doesn't exist anymore, he had him all his life ahead of him

[BaneTrogdor]

What a beautiful documentary! We all miss Kobe

[SerchingJerryGarcia]

Time has wings. I remember that 2008 summer and how bummed I was after the Lakers lost to the Celtics. It was great that I didn’t have to wait long to watch Kobe play again and experience a victory. 2006-2010 Kobe won 2 scoring titles in a row, MVP, Olympic Gold while being the best player, and back 2 back championships with Finals MVPs. Proud to have witnessed that run.

[agni]

I still think that Kobe basically created the 2003 class we know today. They found a gear that they didn't know existed. They learned what it took. After 2008, they became professionals. Taking the game seriously and working hard became not only cool, but expected when shooting for the top spot.

[nickl]

Thank god kobe joined the 08 team they needed a leader on that team he was the best in the world at the time 🤌💪

[MrPiccoloFan]

España vs USA 2008 Olympic Final was the best basketball game ever outside NBA!!!

[ekowagbonyitor]

They couldn't have done it without the Mamba, he saved his country and USA proud, Another reason why he goes down as one the greatest players of all Time. RIP Kobe.

[robsanderson]

I grew up a laker fan and grew up watching Kobe. He’s my Goat 💛

[eddiesincyr]

I’m a Celtics fan but man I miss Kobe. I loved the documentary they made about the dream team but it’s bittersweet they made it after Kobe passed. Would’ve loved to hear him talk about that team and journey. RIP Kobe

[tavarisdavie]

Man, Kobe is one of the greatest players of Team USA of all damn time 🇺🇸

[nhlakaniphoncube]

Simply one of the best Atlethe of all time his dedication to the sport of Basketball

[reyjohncruz]

Mamba mentality not only in sports, but also in all aspect in LIFE.

[gerardocortes]

Kobe “Bean” Bryant will forever be my GOAT 🏆🐍