Why Kobe Bryant Refused to Shoot on Team USA | Coach K's Amazing Kobe Story

Coach Mike Krzyzewski (Duke Men's Basketball) catches up with JJ Redick on The Old Man and The Three Podcast. They talk about Duke coaching memories through the years, the NCAA tournament getting canceled, coaching LeBron James and Kobe Bryant and the time he almost become the head coach of The Los Angeles Lakers.

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[scottbignell]

This story demonstrates Kobe's respect for Ginobili.

[Junzstylemadapaka]

It so painful to hear the word “was” in every Kobe stories. I still can’t believe he’s gone. He’s my hero. 😢 💔

[DontFearTheReeper]

Remember how amazing kobe played in the gold medal game against Spain in 08? That 4 point play was legendary!

[BornOnASaturday]

Ya'll must understand Kobe was DIFFERENT.

[lakerlover]

Kobe had a psychological impact on the game. For his coaches and teammates, they knew an unstoppable bloodbath killer was on their side... For his opponents, they knew the unstoppable bloodbath killer was after them. It's mental and it matters. GOAT.

[sshaty]

When Kobe and J.Kidd got on the team the turned USA Basketball back to being dominant again....thats how great that man was

[sean]

People try act like kobe wasn't the best player for a while before lebron took over. Kobe was a complete 2 way superstar

[vultzyy]

When he said that’s who he was my heart just sank. I miss Kobe man

[slickricky]

When he said

that’s how he how he was

that hit different

[CustomizedUsername]

They lose that gold medal game against Spain in 08 without Kobe taking over. Mamba Forever. RIP Kobe and Gigi. #mambamentality

[rikeshpatel]

"him and jordan had the same eyes"

[slimreal]

Coach K telling the story and getting a little choked up about the experience gave me chills. I love guys who love basketball with all of their hearts!!!

[adrianofregolent]

As an argentinian, the amount of respect our national team earned in that time, especially manu, is something that makes me incredibly proud

[simstarz]

See this is why I rather listen to the coaches and players than those media people when it comes to Kobe. These people had witnessed him playing, played with him or against him so they know what’s up. Those media people are full of bias/haters and liked to discredit him by using the stats sheets to back up their statements. Only dumb people believe that stats sheets tell the whole story when the truth is not everything will show up on stats sheets. I watched Kobe played, and the guy would often get double and triple teamed every game. His skills and footwork were unbelievable. No player until now be able to give me such an enjoyment to watch since he’s retired. All I see now is flopping, three pointers and bulldozing to the basket. It gets boring so fast. I don’t care what people say, Kobe in my heart is my Goat ( no disrespect to MJ ). Love you always, Kobe.

[JK-ffcx]

these are the kinds of stories Kobe haters need to hear, the man is different

[jacczz]

That's why Kobe is different. He just want do things to win the game, whether is just playing all out defends. But some players only care about stats first to make myself look good

[jingqi]

Coach K is the greatest Olympic basketball coach ever and Kobe was next level too.

[DRB_Mdollaz]

Crazy how Ginobili was the best player on the team but was ok running the bench squad he’s a mastermind Kobe still da 🐐 tho

[zaiozone]

I’m 27 and tear up every time I hear a Kobe story. Big Mamba

[rlerkzt]

😢😥 Rip KOBE. No other like him. Dang 🙏🙏😥