The Celtics honor Kobe Bryant with pregame ceremony in Boston

The Celtics honor Kobe Bryant with pregame ceremony in Boston | NBA on ESPN

4 роки тому

Prior to the Boston Celtics' home game against the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven other victims of the helicopter crash are honored with a pregame ceremony.
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@sovereign3351 4 роки тому

One of the classiest things the Celtics have ever done for the Lakers. Respect 💯

@aguilareal1725 4 роки тому

Respect to the Celtics from Cali.California 🇲🇽

@forgottenson3411 4 роки тому

More than a game❤️

@anthonydaniels7216 4 роки тому

Not for the Lakers but for Kobe 😌

@tonywu6944 4 роки тому

still hard to accept after 4 months

@bonzobonanza 3 роки тому

At the end of the day, it's still the NBA. Every team respects each other while still staying apart as rivals.

@sydlikgamingandcomedy22 4 роки тому

The Lakers biggest Rival paid tribute to not only Kobe but to the GIGI AND THE 7 others who died on the helicopter!!! Gone but never forgotten

@focused4841 4 роки тому

We all watched the video

@vjshoegal4027 4 роки тому

Class act...🙏

@Bs2r5809 4 роки тому

They went to war a few times I love the 2010 finales

@coryburns834 4 роки тому

This is probably the best team tribute to Kobe by our biggest rivals

@babykevinxoxo 4 роки тому

I am sorry but i don't feel sorry for pilot. He knew better and he was just 3 mins from airport and he stupidly went backwards. He is totally at fault

@TECHN0 4 роки тому

Kobe Bryant - the athlete that top athletes in other sports would call for advice. Insane. Unreal.

@BradPitbull 4 роки тому

Kobe died doing what he loved... Hanging OUT with white people

@Idontknowyet28 4 роки тому

@@BradPitbull I don't fw white ppl but chill talkin about Kobe c'mon now

@gatorhomie21 4 роки тому

He was a god

@DontSleepOnEm 4 роки тому

@@BradPitbull Good job turning a precious moment into something racist 🤦🏿‍♂️

@Allaluca 4 роки тому

@@BradPitbull for real? u gonna do this now?

@gugy68 4 роки тому

I'm Lakers fan and always disliked the Celtic but I have to give props for showing respect and admiration for what Kobe has done with this presentation. Thank you Boston!

@BradPitbull 4 роки тому

Kobe died doing what he loved.... Hanging OUT with white people

@myusernameisunoriginal487 4 роки тому

@@BradPitbull 😁😁😁😁

@David_R922 4 роки тому

I'm a Bostonian now living in LA. When they weren't playing the Celtics, I was rooting for Kobe and the Lakers. I'm glad the rivalry got renewed. Kobe picked up where Jordan left off in 1998. He was the best player of the 2000s decade. He will be missed.

@peace4myheart 4 роки тому

It's the NBA community and brotherhood for these guys. It's no longer about rivalry

@thomas8539 4 роки тому

David R *Tim Duncan wants to know your location*

@boldbbqdorito7275 4 роки тому

As a Celtics fan, didn't think Kobe could break our hearts one more time 😢 Saw this on reddit but it hit me so hard I had to share.

@babykevinxoxo 4 роки тому

Who Celtics draft 1996.

@AFR0MAMBA 4 роки тому

Kevin is Nice Antoine Walker @6 Thanks Celtics and thanks Charlotte for trading Kobe to us :)

@cheerioss-9121 4 роки тому

Afro Mamba We got hoed. Kobe should’ve always been a hornet we would’ve got Shaq to join and we wouldn’t be the laughing stock of the NBA

@moodybanga8442 4 роки тому

Cheerioss - Ever Heard of a team called the New York Knicks ?

@cheerioss-9121 4 роки тому

Moody Banga Lmfaoo I was actually about to come back and comment “at least we aren’t the Knicks”

@sidibouchrit 4 роки тому

The Boston Celtics are a classy organization, and they deserve their 17 NBA Championships ; From a Lakers’ fan !

@krypticnonsense4246 4 роки тому

After this tragedy I hope you guys get number 17 this year. From a celtics fan

@larryrider6603 4 роки тому

@@krypticnonsense4246 same as the celtics fan go reach the 17 for kobe guys !!

@zpsychotiicz 4 роки тому

Thank you Celtics much respect- laker fans

@CigaraStCistar 4 роки тому

We do and Lakers will get 17 too but in KOBE FASHION ... EARN IT. HE would want them to earn it. Mamba 4ever.

@ejpagdanganan1802 4 роки тому

Dylan Faile thank you bro

@zacharymathew9047 4 роки тому

Never thought I'd see the day where the Garden was lit up purple and gold like that...just goes to show you how impactful a player Kobe was across the league, to the Celtics-Lakers rivalry, and the history of the NBA.

@BostonBlues 4 роки тому

Look up vids of his last game in Boston, everyone chanting his name and cheering for him one last time. Boston loved Kobe

@carecordingco.12240 4 роки тому

As a California native and Lakers fan: Thank you Boston and thank you Celtics, much respect

@richmuscle8316 4 роки тому

Respect to Boston ❤️ I’m a laker fan but this is mega respect for Boston.

@stevem.stempien6885 4 роки тому

Let's go LA, win the Championship for Kobe. Boston is rooting for you all the way. We all Loved & Respected Kobe!!!

@wavyiann9788 4 роки тому

This is one of the only instances that if the lakers win... I wouldn’t be mad

@redsoxcubsrule22 4 роки тому

I’m all about this. If the lakers win I’ll be happy for them because it would be the best possible tribute to Kobe...to show the mamba mentality come playoff time

@bryantmoreland2549 4 роки тому

Steve M. Stempien Boston is not rooting for LA

@MYNiqqa-qw1my 4 роки тому

I'm a celtics fan and this made me cry. Kobe was one of the first basketball player I grew up watching. He will never be forgotten

@angelsalinas4075 4 роки тому

Respects💜💛💜💛

@KeefCounty 4 роки тому

I’m at peace with this whole situation now. Kobe is all around us. It honestly feels like he never left us. Him and his daughter’s spirit are still here with us. We shouldn’t be sad, but instead be thankful that Kobe and GiGi were able to bring us all together. Love.

@rjpena9529 4 роки тому

Wonderful comment sir. I feel the same way

@g96fuller 4 роки тому

That's great to hear man. I'm still struggling, but I'm sure we'll pull through.

@StillTendo 4 роки тому

Fax

@peace4myheart 4 роки тому

He is still alive as long as you keep him in your memory

@kimbassplanet 4 роки тому

You all worship the ones who sold you out and too dumb to even know it...

@anthonyrodriguez625 3 роки тому

Being a laker fan, I always felt like I hated the celtics, but looking back now? All I can say is? Thank you Boston! The battles on the court gave us countless great memories. So much respect to you guys

@commanderjoj6426 2 роки тому

The rivalry between the Lakers and the Celtics in the 80s made me a basketball fan for life. I’m a Laker fan, but I should thank both squads for lighting that fire.

@budzmanson2747 4 роки тому

I literally starting tearing up when i seen his daughter clapping for him at a game

@ZedxLeng 4 роки тому

I have a cold and crying. Horrible mixture

@n8maxfield 4 роки тому

That's where I lost it and stared balling like a baby💔😭

@omargerdbro 4 роки тому

I broke down when he hugged and kissed gigi

@sylvesterken6084 4 роки тому

So so sad indeed

@fightrrrrr 4 роки тому

Yeah that was brutal man. Definitely hard to see, especially when I have a eight and a 12-year-old daughter. I can’t even imagine

@bcuzimfromva1 4 роки тому

Much love to the Celtics for honoring Kb24. Miss you Kobe..

@therealdannyfenton Рік тому

"Even the greatest of enemies, can show respect." - King Priam

@St3veHimself 4 роки тому

Oh hey look I'm crying again

@Sesefields 4 роки тому

Been crying for five days straight

@jacobboyd5041 4 роки тому

Me too

@exillityclappz3675 4 роки тому

Me too 😢

@jemmadelica9596 4 роки тому

I didn't know when Im gonna recover cuz I never felt pain and hole in my heart before💔. He is my #1 inspiration.😭😭😭

@izaihagrijalva2796 4 роки тому

2:03 made us all cry

@jph4852 4 роки тому

From a lifelong and heartbroken Lakers fan, that tribute was classy and very fitting. Kudos to the Celtics and the city of Boston. Thanks.

@iFlyny 4 роки тому

It's almost a week and I still can't believe he's no more. SMH. This feeling :(

@Faint7903 4 роки тому

IKR! I just can’t accept it.

@vernpascal1531 4 роки тому

There are some deaths you never get over outside your orbit. This is a lot more than the death of a great athlete.

@kevinhorry4182 4 роки тому

2:34 Tatum saying “Kobe was and will always be my favorite player of all-time.” The years will always go by and new players will come and go but i’ll never forget Kobe Bean Bryant

@gabrielr7352 4 роки тому

Wouldn't expect nothing less from a 1st class organization like the celtics, and man Tatum idolized that man head up young blood

@cherishpokoina9759 4 роки тому

“You do the work, you work hard enough dreams come true. It’s not the destination it’s the journey” *tear shedded

@gabriel.hongkong 3 роки тому

When your most hated rival sheds a tear for you, you are truly special. Thank you for being classy Boston.

@howru2055 4 роки тому

As a lakers fan gotta give Boston Celtics mad respect for honoring the victims and Kobe and GIGI 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💛💜

@Justinn.. 4 роки тому

2:02 Baby girl was a straight rider 💯💯😭😭😭💜💛💜💛

@engdrummer360 4 роки тому

Maaan you can tell she really loved the game.

@IbrahimLakeShow 4 роки тому

Thank you Boston, despite our storied rivalry that truly meant a lot to us Lakers fans in this tough time

@joshybay2911 4 роки тому

Bruh at 2:04 the level of excitement Gigi has for her dad makes this tribute so much more powerful because she truly loved him and watching him play. Rest in peace, to all those lost.

@TRJ2241987 4 роки тому

My favorite Celtics/Lakers game with Kobe was the one in 2001 or 2002 at Staples Center when Antoine Walker hit that crazy leaning bank shot 3 pointer, and then Kobe hit the game winner at the other end and the refs waved it off and the crowd went livid....i remember that just being an amazing game

@ergoat 4 роки тому

I remember that game started late on the west coast, so it ended up finishing (in the spectacular fashion you described) at around 2:30AM Eastern. Underrated fun Celtic team that year (that would have made a better showing in the Finals vs the Lakers than the Nets did). And since this is about Kobe, as a Celtics fan I had to respect all the times he made me feel uncomfortable with the game on the line and the ball was in his hands, because odds were he was going to win it.

@karam3llove1 4 роки тому

That’s right my city got mad love for Kobe and his daughter rest in peace to the victims also Boston Massachusetts loves you

@oguhzeravla8117 4 роки тому

@frankarocha1984 4 роки тому

From a life long Lakers fan thank you Boston Celtics. May we remain forever rivals but never enemies RESPECT.

@preparedlife3114 4 роки тому

I got two tattoos in his honor, my first tats. I'm also running from my home to staples for 24 straight days. Front and back is 8 miles. Day two and my legs twitch at night. Best believe I'm gonna do all 24 days

@hines862009 4 роки тому

Rest at the end, not in the middle.

@kimbassplanet 4 роки тому

You idol worshipping fool

@AstroSTB 4 роки тому

kim bass Your a fool for commenting this 🖕🏾

@BluDrop5 4 роки тому

Make sure that you stretch before and after or you may rupture your Achilles like Kobe did.

@miguelcg25 4 роки тому

Just do it...... Record it ....and make it a challenge

@changsta2004 4 роки тому

This is why I love being from Boston and still consider it my home (even after moving away 4 years ago). We get as competitive as any sport fans can get, even to the point of being 'rude' and crazy. However, we appreciate talent and greatness. I remember the ovation we gave to Derek Jeter on his last game at Fenway. Even as Laker's biggest rivals, we appreciate Kobe for what he has accomplished individually and for the game of basketball. Thank again from a Boston sports fan!

@p215j 4 роки тому

Simply phenomenal! Incredibly classy & heartfelt display by the Celtics organization.

@mauiwaui773 4 роки тому

Respect to Boston that was a respectful and kind gesture to one of the most iconic nemesis💯🙏🏽

@davidj.m1085 4 роки тому

The Celtics are reminding us what Class is...

@makanakylove1542 4 роки тому

wow that was classy from the Celtics 😭😭😭😭👏👏👏👏

@mariomoreno535 4 роки тому

Everytime I read the words "Kobe has passed away" it feels like a punch to the gut .. 😭😭😭. Tragic.

@starlitshadows 4 роки тому

This was one of the more beautiful tributes I've seen, and coming from our rivals too. Respect to Boston for this.

@MrPrizziceless 4 роки тому

be like mike - but do it like kobe!

@chitoim2332 4 роки тому

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🍻

@yendyvilma2681 4 роки тому

👍

@geraldwallsjr8380 4 роки тому

Facts.... That should be copyright.. That was well said

@philipjames751 4 роки тому

This Laker Kobe fan born in Los Angeles appreciates the love Boston.

@Hayyden 4 роки тому

Some of the greatest memories for me were Kobe against Boston in the Finals. So tragic. I am devastated and I cannot fathom what these families are feeling. sigh.

@sanitary103 4 роки тому

Boston organization rocks for doing this and for acknowledging the other 7 victims.

@justinsullivan5839 4 роки тому

Good they honored EVERY victim and not just the famous ones.

@LifesLessons100 4 роки тому

Everyone has

@dayra6425 4 роки тому

There are victims every day every where .. Kobe was the one we knew the one we saw grow up .. why not just do a celebration of every car accident victim before every game .. get a clue

@t.bjammer6236 4 роки тому

@@Zenigundam dummy

@LifesLessons100 4 роки тому

@@Zenigundam Because generation Z fans is only rookies to the league.. the league is veteran fans.. they know more and without them you wouldnt get the stars of today.. youre young and your brain is too ✔ when it develops... u can give advice 💡

@ChicagoVeryOwn12 4 роки тому

Zenigundam it’s called respect he played against the Celtics. He has history there

@boybato2690 4 роки тому

I've been along time diehard Lakers fan since the 80's and eventhough I always hated the Celtics I always admired and respected at the same time feared Larry Legend during those days. Now I want to thank the whole Celtics organization and fans for showing respect and class to one of our most loved and greatest Laker of all time.

@juanmv6556 4 роки тому

Thank you for such a beautiful tribute. The utmost respect and appreciation from a born and raised LA Lakers fan

@kevinlove236 4 роки тому

As a lakers fan I can say this was classy. Much love to the Celtics family

@BigBrainPlays_Team_Esports 4 роки тому

As a Lakers Fan I say Thank you Celtics fans for compassion & Love in our Moment of Heartbreak.

@edsumil917 4 роки тому

Boston Celtics classy organization who recognized this guy who loved the game of basketball

@jays5926 4 роки тому

Classy management but trash fans

@paulmorrison688 4 роки тому

@@jays5926 Easy there be nice

@avaandkaydenceworksworld3614 4 роки тому

James Charles what’s you’re comment say about you? Yah clown!

@josephfonseca8639 4 роки тому

Beautiful move by the Boston Celtics, classy move by a classy organization!💪✌

@Fotosynthesis858 2 місяці тому

Class act, Boston. As a life long Lakers fan & Los Angeles native… THANK YOU ✌🏾

@johnrangitaawa8322 4 роки тому

Man I just wanna say a thank huge thank you to the Celtics fans, from a forever laker fan! Respect fam!

@ericvasquez6450 3 роки тому

These two organizations battled wars for soo many years and the fact that the Celtics did this for him shows the class and the respect they had for one another. Thank you Boston, thank you mamba

@SkippyGustilo 4 роки тому

I was clapping as hard as I can here in the midst of my room while watching this unfold... giving silence... and praying for the souls who have passed. You'll be missed...

@whips8 4 роки тому

As a Lakers and Kobe fan, thank you Boston. Nothing but love and respect all the way from LA. This tragedy has our whole city under a dark cloud. Still cant believe it. Rest easy my idol.

@MLGPro630 Рік тому

as a life long celtics fan.. i cried when i first found out the news

@Fitzy623 Рік тому

I cried for days.... as a Celtics fan true icon of the game of basketball

@yoyella2337 4 роки тому

Kobe - " I don't think the fans know how much they drove me " 😢

@iyabobassir9855 3 роки тому

Wonderful tribute, so moving that you honored your rival

@fadiaz1969 3 роки тому

I know I’m late to this, but better late than never. Just wanted to say thank you to Boston for doing this for Kobe and Gigi and the others who died on that crash. I’m a die hard laker fan since I was a kid growing up in LA in the 80’s. I give my total respect to the Celtics organization and their fans for doing this for Kobe. You guys are a class act, and as long time and die hard Laker and Kobe fan, I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.

@darnelllakersfan24 4 роки тому

It feels weird seeing this .. feels like a nightmare

@addicted2truth408 4 роки тому

RIGHT!!!😟😕

@marzcollection1035 4 роки тому

Bro..I wake up thinking I'm dreaming...I look up Kobe and I can't believe it!

@Ultimatum009 4 роки тому

naw it just dont feel real. Not good/bad, like watching a movie

@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212 4 роки тому

@@Ultimatum009 Still hope this was a US government conspiration or an alien abduction, everything but death.

@6666666662 4 роки тому

I wake up in the middle of the night to pee and i'm like I cannot believe Kobe's dead and I never met him for one second.

@charlyfritz6690 4 роки тому

Every team is doing some kind of tribute video right now but this is the best I've seen so far, still wiping my tears...

@donnawoods5979 4 роки тому

Respect to the Celtics for this awesome tribute.

@Fitzy623 Рік тому

As a person that loves Kobe Bryant and the Boston Celtics this tears me up. But I love it, such respect for a rival.

@abrahamcanales132 4 роки тому

The way at 2:45 the cam shifts to tatum looking up, with that amazing instrumental, just gives me an inexplicable inspiration, knowing what kobe meant for tatum, watching his heroe's death tribute, i cant imagine how he must be feeling, knowing that his heroe wont be able to see him triumph, i bet tatum will go off from now on, i still cant believe kobe's gone :'(

@hellboyadi6 Рік тому

Instrumental is by Hans Zimmer. Chevalier d sangria

@queenofthorns4053 4 роки тому

OMG I got the chills!!!😫😔😭🙏🙏 Thank you Boston! Much ♥️ from L.A

@andiemiranda3055 3 роки тому

Until now i always remember kobe..because of him i love watching basketball

@christopheracosta7658 4 роки тому

Props to Boston, for giving love to a legendary Laker

@crazymartinez2814 4 роки тому

Farewell brother also to Gianna....Kobe your memories will remain in the hearts of many....rest in peace brother

@PTX5 4 роки тому

Kudos to my team for showing respect. As a Celtics fan, most of us hated Kobe, the basketball player, but always respected and appreciated the amazing talent and human that he truly was. You'll be missed Mamba!

@Filip_emo_music 4 роки тому

Thank you Celtics nation.

@prophetessnikkig 4 роки тому

This is a deep lost I can't stop crying.. You can feel this loss in your heart. God bless all the families and give them your strength to move forward.. Life is so uncertain 😭😭😭😭

@discobee7097 3 роки тому

One of the classiest things the Boston Celtic organization has ever done!!!

@tommyc.7907 3 роки тому

Class Act Celtics!!! Thank you. Still hurts so Much... from super Kobe and lakers fan with a daughter...

@richdiana3663 4 роки тому

He wasn't perfect, he was better than that. He was human.

@antongoddard7102 4 роки тому

This is class, as a Native Southern Californian, I say thank you to Boston.

@lonewolfgamingplus379 4 роки тому

The Celtics greatest rival but also greatest friend.. Boston always showing the greatest respect.. good to be a Bostonian when it comes to sports.. see you on the far side Kobe.. with your daughter.. thank you..

@jeoffreymaraasin122 3 роки тому

We missed you so much kobe😢😭

@hhhhhhhhh000 4 роки тому

Rest in peace The Legend Kobe Bryant, the Little Princess Gigi Onore and the rest of the dead 🙏🌹 Prompt resignation to family and friends.

@yuqiliang295 4 роки тому

The most heartfelt tribute to a great legend, ever.

@macoyakie326 4 роки тому

As a CELTICS fan. A big respect to you Kobe Bryant! Rest in eternal peace kobe as well as to your daughter gigi and to other 7 victims.

@rubentorres4970 3 роки тому

Kobe Bryant is the greatest basketball player who ever lived😔✝️🐐

@Bongaboi151 4 роки тому

A worthy, novel rival always respects the fallen who transcend beyond the concepts of rivalry and sport itself. Chapeau Boston.

@AcousticGround 4 роки тому

2:01 that Gigi’s reaction, cheering and how happy she was on that amazing shot of her dad. We miss you, Kobe.

@chriscuevas650 4 роки тому

May be a weird thing to notice but kobe died 24 years after being drafted......r.i.p kobe!!!

@rickyj1250 4 роки тому

You're reaching bruh

@WarAgeTV 4 роки тому

@@rickyj1250 Reaching? 😆 Its the truth it was 24 years after... Did you even google it before you commenting?

@delconagher12 4 роки тому

Well not exactly but yeah 24 years in June.

@izaihagrijalva2796 4 роки тому

Illuminate gave him 24 years of fame for his soul ...... this is reaching bruhz 🤫

@laylen245 4 роки тому

@@izaihagrijalva2796 the deal also included his 1st born

@HamroSamajOfficial 4 роки тому

2:01 omg I can relate how proud “GIANNA“ was that moment/ clapping for the win 👏 May you all departed souls Rest In Peace ✌️

@eden5086 4 місяці тому

There will never be another kobe bryant Rest in peace 🙏 💛💜

@isaacmartinez6904 4 роки тому

Thank You Boston for that amazing tribute to Kobe, his daughter, and 7 others who passed away.

@housesports000 4 роки тому

you know your one of the most legendary and greatest players when even your rivaling team makes a great and long tribute to you

@standupguy3013 4 роки тому

House Grumpy Boys facts

@josephanthonyferrer8974 2 роки тому

you know your more than a superstar in the game, when your rivals are devastated and respected you too much. respect

@FromeFmAjayD 4 роки тому

Classy tribute 💜💛🏀☘️

@danyrattini406 4 роки тому

This vid is heartbreaking . Life's so UNFAIR.. What a simple humble man.A GIANT in N.B.A. history. We'll miss you black mamba. 😣😥😶

@moderatedoomer2945 Рік тому

This made me tear up. Not just because my favorite player of all time died (he came into the league when I was 12 and was rapidly becoming a diehard basketball fan, so we grew up together in a sense. My head knows he's not the GOAT but my purple and gold heart says he's the GOAT). This incredible gesture from the Celtics organization was truly moving and it reminds us that in basketball, you can only be great if you have great opponents. Lastly, this tribute is a reminder of how precious and tenuous life really is.

@aangm.1564 3 роки тому

Its been a year. But everytime i watch a video about kobe im started to cry.

@lightninggaming016 4 роки тому

I love how in death Kobe brought all of us around the world together

@JB-sv5pr 4 роки тому

0:48 paused is just cold never in my light would I think to see this Kobe up in the garden rafters purple and yellow Boston class act for there tribute to pay respect to all the people lost never forget the years