“When I played you I looked forward to it because – everyone know how fucking good you are – but you mentally attack people, too. The former NBA star, who appeared on Basketball Wives and Basketball Wives: LA, went to Instagram on Tuesday to document himself getting the tattoo from Steve Butcher, who is a known celebrity tattoo artist.The tattoo will honor Bryant and Gianna, who died in a helicopter crash in January. Addressing that topic on the All The Smoke podcast with Stephen Jackson, former Kobe teammate Matt Barnes shared yet another example of Bryant’s inability, or lack of desire, to turn it off. Overhead footage has revealed that Kobe Bryant and Matt Barnes weren't in line with each other when that famous no-flinch moment was created. Kobe’s gone. Former NBA journeyman Matt Barnes told the story of how future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant tried to recruit him to play for the Los Angeles Lakers … Matt Barnes lauds Kobe Bryant for his ‘Mamba Mentality’ In his 20 years in the league, Bryant left his heart and soul in every game. It’s not supposed to happen to Kob. Matt Barnes rips FS1's Jason Whitlock for disrespecting Kobe Bryant his whole career. Select from premium Kobe Bryant Matt Barnes of the highest quality. Matt Barnes got a tattoo of Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant. All rights reserved. Matt Barnes is paying tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna with a brand new tattoo. A look at the real Kobe. A huge Chelsea and Miami Heat fan, Kavan also enjoys watching pro wrestling, boxing, and MMA. They all were bullied by Kobe Bryant for lack of killer instinct. You could also find him on Twitter @KavanFlavius. This was Kobe Bryant in … Share. Former NBA player Matt Barnes tried a stunt on Kobe by trying to fake an inbound pass in front of Bryant. And Kobe, being Kobe, said he wasn't phased by the novel evidence, which does make him look like less of a superhuman and has ruined the moment for many fans. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant takes no exemptions when it comes to his opponents on any basketball court. Matt Barnes was brought to tears thinking about Kobe Bryant as he watched The Last Dance seeing similarities between Michael Jordan and Kobe. "And then I realized how close it got and that he didn’t flinch after the fact.”, He wasnt standing in front of him when he did it my whole life is a lie pic.twitter.com/8pGF2IRAjQ, Three years ago, Kobe said: “It was a split second and I processed it pretty quickly. Copyright © 2008-2021 BroBible. Erikas Polockas - Oct 29, 2019 7:24 PM. For the last six months, the tributes to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his … Email Kavan for tips, corrections, and inquiries at lou.f@thesportster.com. Facebook. There was no love lost between Matt and Kobe while the former played in Orlando. I might have to fight this dude.’ Fuck basketball. On a day when LeBron James was due to make his first appearances as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers at their hallowed Staples Center, it was Kobe Bryant who … Of course, NBA players have great peripheral vision - it's part of what makes them great. With Matt Barnes, Kobe Bryant, Stephen Jackson. Photo: ClutchPoints. Matt Barnes shared a classic story of Mamba not taking it easy on some teenagers in a game of two-on-two at a summer camp... quote: “I remember he treated every basketball situation like it was a real game, whether it was the All-Star Game or not." Everyone knows the famed gif of Matt Barnes ball faking into Kobe Bryant’s face on an inbound pass in which Kobe doesn’t even flinch. Barnes revealed that in the summer of 2010 Kobe, fresh off back-to-back championships, phoned him in a successful recruiting effort all because Barnes fucked with him on the court. “When I did the pass, if you look at me, I’m looking at the play developing, I’m not looking at him, Barnes said earlier this year. But saying he was focused on the play at the time to later insist that the ball "went in his face" does seem like a change of tune. “You gotta remember I was swaying," he recalled. Kobe - no doubt one of the game's most legendary figures and a nailed-on cert for the Hall of Fame - drove fans wild after maintaining remarkable poise during a game against the Orlando Magic, with Matt Barnes seemingly pump-faking a ball in the direction of his face but receiving zero reaction. Kobe Bryant talks of 'tough shots' in Lakers' loss to Thunder Kobe Bryant says the shots 'didn't fall for me' and calls into question teammates' aggressiveness in a 103-100 Game 4 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Upon further review, the ball was THAT CLOSE to @kobebryant's face. "He did it and I didn’t balk.". brobible.com - Douglas Charles • 2h. The clip from ESPN shown above shows how close the ball did get to Kobe's face, so his steely non-reaction still merits some applause. To be fair, though, there could be some credence but you'll likely have to be the judge for yourself. Share Share Tweet Email Comment. What do all these NBA players have in common? A post shared by All the Smoke (@allthesmoke). For the full uncensored video interview with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, see below. Twitter. If you're Barnes, of course you're going to steer clear of tainting The Mamba's legacy. The NBA journeyman hosts the All The Smoke podcast  with Stephen Jackson and recently brought on his former nemesis, Kobe Bryant, to discuss the now infamous “no flinch” ball fake and how it ultimately brought them closer together. There's hardly any reason to have a back and forth over what could have been a non-issue had fans seen the overhead view many years ago, so his latest comments on the matter could be understood. Barnes first revealed why he always relished in the opportunity to play Kobe. Well, something doesn't add up here. This story sounds on par with the competitor known as Kobe Bryant. “It’s a bad dream. Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is forced to pass after driving the baseline against the Thunder in Game 4 on Saturday night at Staples Center. Barnes, then a member of the Orlando Magic, opted out of the final year of his contract to join Bryant and the Lakers and would spend the next two seasons coming off the bench. Dwight Howard, Jeremy Lin, Andrew Bynum, Smush Parker. Matt Barnes admitted he is still struggling to cope with the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, who passed away on a helicopter crash last month (January 26). pic.twitter.com/xC0gPzbNpz, PREVIOUSLY: MATT BARNES SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON KOBE'S NO-FLINCH. ReddIt. I’m the one getting T’s. Vince Carter and Dwight Howard were in the process of working an off-ball screen to give Barnes an outlet for a pass, but it looked to be that the player was intentionally trying to rile The Mamba up. Created by Matt Barnes, Brian Dailey, Stephen Jackson. Barnes had previously claimed not to even be looking at Kobe when he pump-faked the ball. We laughed and joked about it a lot when he played together.”. ESPN’s recent all-time list ranked Bryant at No. October 2, 2018 12:07 pm. The issue has been a polarizing one for fans on Twitter, while many are still on the fence, but the new evidence doesn't expunge this moment from the records altogether. Kobe doesn't flinch when Barnes fakes pass at his face. Barnes, meanwhile, was interviewed by TMZ Sports during the week and confirmed that the ball went toward's Bryant's face. Neither player has made much of the incident, but it's everything to Kobe supporters; well it was, until this week. 9, and former teammate Matt Barnes is tired of it. Blocking shots, dunking, made one kid fall, and I’m like, ‘Damn, Kobe, these are fucking kids.’ Yet the replay dominated the headlines earlier this week and possibly overshadowed Lebron James' Staples Center debut. Matt Barnes: Management to blame in L.A., not Kobe Bryant Matt Barnes: The Clippers' polarizing pariah who tells it like it really is When people talk about Matt Barnes, one word often comes to … Both of the former stars have commented since the new footage resurfaced. What an outrageous line of thinking from an otherwise cerebral Matt Barnes. It just suggests that the great Kobe Bryant didn't have as much reason to flinch as we first thought. Much like his idol Michael Jordan, the stories about Kobe Bryant and his fierce, unwavering competitiveness never seem to … The NBA journeyman hosts the All The Smoke podcast with Stephen Jackson and recently brought on his former nemesis, Kobe Bryant, to discuss the now infamous “no flinch” ball fake and how it ultimately brought them closer together. “I remember he treated every basketball situation like it was a real game, whether it was the All-Star Game or not,” recalled Barnes. Email. Email. On March 7, 2010, Kobe Bryant had one of his most iconic moments when he didn't flinch as Matt Barnes pump-faked a hard pass in his face. The anti-drug people gave him a $50 savings bond for his brave contribution to crime-fighting, and upon the bond’s maturity 10 years later, he used it to buy his very first bag of marijuana. More details are coming out about the people that were involved with the fatal helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant, and seven other victims. An overhead angle of the play surfaced on Twitter on Tuesday which showed that the players weren't even in line when Barnes shoved the ball toward the court while standing out of bounds. And, from the Gif above, one could clearly make out that the then Magic man wasn't even looking at Kobe. You do your little Kobe shit where you’re elbowing and grabbing, knocking the wind out of me… And I’m the one getting fouls. He shares his belief about the importance of family and the necessity of being a father who is present. And, as Kobe pointed out, they even laughed over the incident after Barnes joined the Lakers. But to everyone’s surprise, Kobe didn’t flinch one bit and instead kept staring Barnes right in his eyes. The fact that Barnes wasn't even looking in The Mamba's direction - considering Kobe was also swaying - still takes away from the moment. Kobe told him: “Anyone crazy enough to f–k with me is crazy enough to play with me.”. Barnes and Steve Kerr recently discussed this very thing on the “All The Smoke” podcast. Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are here for ALL. “But I remember he invited me up to his camp in Santa Barbara. Share this article share tweet text email link Charles Curtis. But they were pretty cool when they became teammates. Yet there's more evidence to suggest the opposite of what had been celebrated years back. As many an avid NBA fan would know, Bryant was considered to be the most mentally strong player since Michael Jordan. And the two sometimes seem like carbon copies even when juxtaposed as they share the same drive, desire to win and unflappability in the face of any situation. A blog dedicated to empowering people with real-time news updates about the markets,real estate, Stay Informed,Be Consistent and Realize Profit Matt Barnes Shares Story About Kobe Bryant Destroying A Couple Of Teens In A Pickup Game. Matt Barnes on ‘Kobe Flinch’ moment: “I didn’t realize how close I came to his face and where his face was” By. Bryant didn't even flinch. It’s not supposed to happen to someone like Kobe…he’s bigger than that. 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