Kobe Bryant Full 2002 Finals Highlights vs Nets - 3PEAT

Kobe's highlights from each game against the New Jersey Nets in the 2002 NBA Finals. This was Kobe's best individual Finals performance of the 3peat, scoring efficiently and coming up big every time the Lakers needed him in crunch time. The Lakers won this series convincingly, punctuating the 3peat with a clean sweep.

Series stats:
26.8 PPG (51.4% FG, 54.5% 3P, 80.6% FT)
5.8 RPG
5.3 APG
1.5 SPG
0.8 BPG

[jorgedelgado]

Kobe Bryant - R.I.P. August 23rd 1978 - January 26th, 2020

[carimoody]

To all my Kobe fans, like me thanks for all the love u gave him 🙏 😪 R.I.P 🐐

[inexpugnabilis]

Kobe should have been named the Finals MVP in 2002. Especially his clutch plays (game 3 for example) and his shooting percentages were absolutely incredible!

[shawnsms]

Carried my Ass! Kobe in game 3 alone was the reason why the Nets got swept.

[trkys]

Some players are born to play their sport, Kobe was one such player

[lukereyes]

Kobe was averaging 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists as he was “carried” to the title. If this is being carried then what is contributing lmaooo

[trentyates]

There will never be another Kobe, NEVER!!! Kobe is the Nas of basketball.

[hunterb]

It was an honor and privilege to watch you play Kobe Bean Bryant . May you forever RIP man . Miss you and miss watching you play

[jaymoney]

Man his game is so cold, all his shots be some ridiculous shit my favorite player forever I love watching him play 🙏🏾👑

[imranarthurakaVincy_sniper]

How can people hate on this man? Kobe is just amazing 🐐

[bigd]

The best and most exciting player I have ever watched Kobe Bryant the reason I watched basketball he made you never wanna miss a Laker game rip to the Goat 🐐

[MysticSoundsMusic]

He had that MJ swag for real this game. Kobe was different. Jordan’s peak is the pinnacle and Kareem and now LeBron has an overall better/longer/ healthier career but as far as peak, there are about 10 players or so who if you had their best 13 years who would win you chips. I prefer Kobe. He had 3 years with no shot in his prime and still 7 Finals appearances and 5 wins. Shaq best year was 2000 and still Kobe had to take over late against Portland in the 7th game down double digits. And even hurt, pivotal game 4 in the Finals late play. I love Shaq but Kobe was different. It’s like how I loved Magic but I feared Larry more than anyone else. He was different

[Juice_lamar]

HE LEFT US TOO EARLY GOD BLESS THIS MANS SOUL HIM AND HIS DAUGHTER!!!! I MISS KOBE AND HIS COMPETITIVE SPIRIT WATCHING THIS HURTS MY ❤

[ArmandoKozomara]

This dude deserves one finals MVP at least in this three peat. He was the MVP of the playoffs, coming up clutch, playing like the best player in the world!

[YusukeKnight]

That team was awesome to watch it was an honor to have seen them play RIP Kobe Bryant and his beautiful daughter GiGi Bryant

[Hubtones]

The guy was amazing! He is mount Rushmore

[thegreatestfinesser]

Look at Kobe man 😪 so inspirational 🙏 Love you Kobe #Longlivealegend 👑

[jaycrew]

I was very fortunate to see the Lakers 3 peat in real time, I remember this sweep of the New Jersey Nets as if it was yesterday. I was 13 when this series was live. With that said, Kobe and Shaq were the best one two punch in Assocation history. MJ literally carried the Bulls in the 90s and Kobe and Shaq needed each other to win 3 in a row and go to 4 Finals appearances in 5 years. They went in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004 when they lost to the Detroit Pistons. No doubt Kobe should have won MVP honors for the 2002 NBA Finals against the NJ Nets.

[MTcell]

I will always remember this series. Kobe's audition. Kobe displayed his signature moves. Especially when they went to New Jersey. Kobe cut his hair during this season. This is definitely my favorite series. Now he had good games but every game in this series Kobe was phenomenal. Best game Game 4 Vs Indiana. Thank you Kobe and the rest of the Lakers for amazing memories. I miss Phil whistling at the players.💛💜

[aaronrdgw]

Watching this gives me feelings
I can’t explain … Kobe, the old NBA theme song, and everything these players stood on