Kobe Bryant’s Last Great Interview

"I refuse to change what I am. A lion has to eat. Run with me or run from me." - Kobe Bryant

The world will miss him but FOREVER remember him. Our heart is with you, your daughter and your family Kobe. RIP - Valuetainment team.

It's 2024 and I'm still in denial about Kobe's death. He left a legacy as great as any athlete ever has.

" When I retire, I don't wanna say I wish I had done more." What a legend.

R.I.P Kobe Bryant. Can not believe he is dead... Legends never die, he will still be remembered.

I can't believe I'm watching this for free

What a beautiful honor to have been able to interview Kobe. RIP to him and his daughter.

“Ima do something in the next 20 years that is better than these last 20” My heart broke all over again…Gentlemen, this man right here is a role model like no other. This interview is an invaluable archive in history. “Mamba out”…

-“I’m gonna do something the next 20 years that’s better than my last 20” 56:52 We miss you Kobe

Kobe just raised everybody in the world's overall by 4.

00:00 Introduction 01:07 Kobe Bryant's Accomplishments 02:59 Kobe Bryant's Competitive Nature 04:00 Kobe Bryant's Focus and Mental Toughness 07:02 Kobe Bryant's Approach to the Game 12:16 Kobe's obsession with basketball 13:37 Impact on relationships 14:00 Not prioritizing vacations and leisure 15:01 Learning from basketball legends 17:25 Kobe's relationship with Michael Jordan 19:01 Mentally handling public humiliation 21:20 Kobe's work ethic and improvement 23:13 Shaq's attitude and work ethic 24:00 Kobe's response to Shaq's criticism 25:01 Kobe's confrontations with Shaq 26:08 Kobe's decision-making process in basketball 29:23 Kobe's decision-making process in business 34:18 Kobe's commitment to not missing important events 35:06 Kobe's dedication to playing games without enough sleep 36:00 Kobe's refusal to take games off for rest 37:01 Kobe's mindset when facing challenges and injuries 38:01 Kobe's initial rocky relationship with Phil Jackson 39:01 Phil Jackson's ability to manage the team and create a wedge between Kobe and Shaq 41:18 Phil Jackson's unique coaching methods, including Tai Chi 46:27 The decision to undergo surgery and uncertainty about recovery 47:28 Using family as motivation and setting an example 47:56 The alter ego mindset and mental switch during games 57:44 Watching movies and recruiting

1:01:37 man it’s impossible not to shed a tear when I hear you ask him “What will we see from you the next 20 years?” and hear him lay out his plan.. may he rest in peace and God bless his family

Kobe is such an intelligent man I could listen to him talk basketball and about life all day

Felt pain in my chest when he said “I will do more in the next 20 years.” We didn’t just lose a super basketball athlete.....we lost so much more. I finally got Kobe’s autographed jersey for my kids, remind them what hard work is!

Still in disbelief I got to see this in-person in 2019. This is my FIRST time I am able to watch this. I am ready to make 2024 the greatest year of my LIFE! Thank you PBD for putting that event together!🙏🏼#KobeYear

I cry everytime I replay this. He was truly one of the greatest of all time. RIP KOBE.

The more I listen to Kobe talking, the more frustrating it gets. He was so sharp and had so much wisdom and experience. With his mindset and principles, he would have been just as successful in the second phase of his life. He reminds me a bit of Arnold Schwarzenegger and the journey he had. They were both perfectionists in their craft. Kobe seemed to have been an amazing teacher as well, with so much knowledge to share with not only basketball players but to people from all walks of life. As fans of basketball, we lost an irreplaceable link between the era of Jordan, Magic and Bird and today's generation. I hope players of today continue to apply what he was able to pass on, and continue studying him, his obsessive attention to detail, will to win and his will to be the very best he could become. This is something applicable to us all, regardless of what our craft or passion might be. A great man, who had so much more left to show and inspire us with, and who left us far too soon. RIP to those who lost their lives in the crash.

"I'm gonna do something better in the next 20 years, than I did in the last 20." 56:50 RIP Legend.

His dedication and the maturity of his mind and level of thinking at 13 is galaxies ahead of most people at their peak. Incredible! We miss you Kobe!

Man, Kobe is brilliant and well spoken! This is probably the best interview I have witnessed!