this was the era i grew up on and loved but ppl who point to this as a higher version of the game than today just don’t really understand what they are watching
This was a higher version because they actually played defense and didn’t jack up 3s non stop. If you can’t see the nuance of why this is better, then you need to learn more about basketball outside NBA 2k
Dirk had a reputation for having upset losses until 2011. He couldn’t win w/ the trio of himself, Nash, and Finley, lost in the first round in 2004 w/ the addition of Antawn Jamison and Antoine Walker (a superteam no one mentions), blew a 2-0 lead against the Heat in the Finals in 2006, and lost in the 1st Round against the Warriors in 2007.
He just about rewrote his own destiny w/ the 2011 postseason run. To be fair to Dirk, he stepped it up in the playoffs most of the time. However, it’s interesting how his other shortcomings were made up for by one great season.
timely shots, strategic moves in every posession, getting to the right position burning the clock and most importantly execution, this is how basketball is played.
nowadays, its just jacking up a lot of shots from 3 without recognizing the shot clock hoping it will go in.
I remember watching this live. We changed the channel after the 3rd for like 5 minutes then decided to flip back real fast just to see what the score was and we caught the rest of the game. Truly memorable. I miss this era of NBA so much. You watch this then you watch the NBA of today and scratch your head at how far it has fallen
@dll88211
January 8, 2025 at 12:16 am
Now coming back from this is the new norm in the nba lol
@Rjd248
January 8, 2025 at 12:20 am
The legendary laker bench! I missed this moment😢 RIP kobe
@sydhamelin1265
January 8, 2025 at 12:21 am
Big Shot Bob, definitely….but also Big Shot Brian. Hits this 3 to tie, plus his tying 3 in the 00 WCFs.
@creydadj
January 8, 2025 at 12:54 am
Ahhh I remember watching this game. At that time, that was the biggest comeback win in NBA history.
@gerardosolis4347
January 8, 2025 at 12:54 am
Shaq and kobe 2 monsters
@jandrew1994
January 8, 2025 at 1:02 am
Miss this era. I remember this game like the back of my hand, watching live from San Antonio as a Spurs fan.
@shanepuglisi6957
January 8, 2025 at 1:02 am
this was the era i grew up on and loved but ppl who point to this as a higher version of the game than today just don’t really understand what they are watching
@fantasyEXX
January 8, 2025 at 3:26 am
This was a higher version because they actually played defense and didn’t jack up 3s non stop. If you can’t see the nuance of why this is better, then you need to learn more about basketball outside NBA 2k
@reneperezjr8383
January 8, 2025 at 1:06 am
NBA please upload every game of Kobes 40+ point streak in full and HD LIKE THIS UPLOAD!!!
@SilfarleSantiago
January 8, 2025 at 1:11 am
This day were my bhirthday, I mada twelve years old!
@anthonyhernandez2111
January 8, 2025 at 1:24 am
this is probably equivelant to a 35-40 point comeback in todays game. it was an absolute shock how lakers came back and won!!
@SethMacLeod95
January 8, 2025 at 1:26 am
Look at em out there trying and hustling!
This is true professional hoops.
@MuHasdas
January 8, 2025 at 1:38 am
we were watchin some compatitive shit man.. who dont miss this era is a total tard.. :/
@visionxx5724
January 8, 2025 at 1:57 am
I miss this era so much I could cry. Damn games back then were must watch TV!!!!
@kawaiiafangirl
January 8, 2025 at 2:04 am
Dirk had a reputation for having upset losses until 2011. He couldn’t win w/ the trio of himself, Nash, and Finley, lost in the first round in 2004 w/ the addition of Antawn Jamison and Antoine Walker (a superteam no one mentions), blew a 2-0 lead against the Heat in the Finals in 2006, and lost in the 1st Round against the Warriors in 2007.
He just about rewrote his own destiny w/ the 2011 postseason run. To be fair to Dirk, he stepped it up in the playoffs most of the time. However, it’s interesting how his other shortcomings were made up for by one great season.
@changkwangoh
January 8, 2025 at 2:13 am
A comeback with only 1 3-pointer
@palladone8963
January 8, 2025 at 2:54 am
Now that’s something 😮
@DopeBoyTerror
January 8, 2025 at 2:18 am
Damn! Lakers put Shaq on the Bench! For the last crucial seconds! It’s okay big guy Kobe got this!
@ArMarvz
January 8, 2025 at 2:18 am
timely shots, strategic moves in every posession, getting to the right position burning the clock and most importantly execution, this is how basketball is played.
nowadays, its just jacking up a lot of shots from 3 without recognizing the shot clock hoping it will go in.
@nicdillon6492
January 8, 2025 at 2:21 am
There’s nobody playing now that could stop shaq…..prove me wrong.
325lbs 7 foot 1
@whips8
January 8, 2025 at 2:27 am
I miss when the court wasn’t covered in bullsh*t advertisements.
@cyrilchaves522
January 8, 2025 at 2:39 am
and they said kobe was carried lol
@TaylorRhodes-s9q
January 8, 2025 at 2:43 am
Shawn Bradley’s son born 29 inches 😮
@lifeisgood7762
January 8, 2025 at 3:09 am
Man, those were the days!
@tech-no-logictech9743
January 8, 2025 at 3:12 am
I was like “wait…there is defense being played” and realized this can’t be a from today’s league.
@fantasyEXX
January 8, 2025 at 3:16 am
I remember watching this live. We changed the channel after the 3rd for like 5 minutes then decided to flip back real fast just to see what the score was and we caught the rest of the game. Truly memorable. I miss this era of NBA so much. You watch this then you watch the NBA of today and scratch your head at how far it has fallen
@Lamilehigh24
January 8, 2025 at 3:26 am
Bean with 23 in the 4th 🔥 Top 2