Kobe Bryant's Come Up with Darius Miles and QRich | Knuckleheads S2: Ep 1 | The Players' Tribune

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Season 2 is finally here! Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles returns in a huge way, with Kobe Bryant, aka “the Mamba,” joining the fellas. The three get right down to business, with Kobe talking about being the first guard to jump to the NBA straight out of high school, as well as about draft night -- specifically how the Hornets pissed him off before trading him to the Lakers. He then describes what it was like to be a teenager in a “grown man’s” league and how, in the long run, that was crucial to his success. The guys then ask him about his first All-Star Game, when he went up against MJ, and when Western Conference coach George Karl benched him for the entire fourth quarter. Kobe would go on to use Karl’s snub for years as a motivator whenever L.A. faced the Nuggets in the playoffs. “The Black Bruce Wayne” also explains how he developed his arsenal of basketball weapons, and how he matured into “the baddest man on the planet.” Kobe then discusses why he switched from wearing number 8 to number 24 — and why it was so important to him. And remember the time Kobe had 61 at the Garden? Well, it didn’t just happen. He says there was a reason he needed to go off like that, and divulges how that performance was crucial to the Lakers’ success the rest of that season. He then talks about teaching his daughter the game, and how cool it has been for him to coach her team. Finally, Kobe touches on battling through injuries and gives advice to anyone going through physical rehab. You won’t hear a more unfiltered version of Kobe anywhere! Season 2. Live now! #KobeBryant #QuentinRichardson #DariusMiles #Knuckleheads #ThePlayersTribune Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@playerstribune?sub_confirmation=1 Video Chapters: 00:00 : Intro 00:26 : Who Bust Yo' Ass? 01:17 : Getting Traded to the Lakers on Draft Night 04:17 : Going Straight to the League 07:02 : Never Going Out - Focusing on Basketball and Writing 09:10 : The Punies Podcast 11:10 : Learning from Vets in the League 13:55 : Q Matching up against Kobe 16:03 : Developing his left hand 16:50 : Developing his shot 18:08 : Becoming the best player in the league 20:07 : All-Star Game vs MJ 22:16 : Improving All-Star Weekend 24:01 : Double Teaming in Pickup 25:56 : Dominating after Shaq Left 27:59 : 24 Jersey Number 28:53 : Triangle Offense 31:00 : Scoring 50+ Points 35:04 : Where he developed his aggression 35:49 : Kobe's Daughters Passions 37:38 : Legacy and the Queen 39:51 : Kobe's First Purchase 41:20 : Mental Drain of Injuries 42:57 : Outro About The Players’ Tribune: The Players’ Tribune (TPT) is a first-of-its-kind content platform that connects athletes with fans through the power of storytelling. By giving athletes the tools to create truly personal content and tell their stories, The Players’ Tribune is reimagining the world of sports and culture through the player’s point of view. More than 1,600 athletes have contributed to the platform through impactful and powerful long and short form stories, video series and audio. Founded by Derek Jeter in 2014, TPT provides unique insight into the daily sports conversation and brings fans closer than ever to the games they love. Follow The Players’ Tribune: Website: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theplayerstribune Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playerstribune/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@playerstribune X: https://twitter.com/PlayersTribune Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The Players’ Tribune. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The Players’ Tribune Kobe Bryant's Come Up with Darius Miles and QRich | Knuckleheads S2: Ep 1 | The Players' Tribune https://www.youtube.com/@playerstribune