Kobe was really athletic in Highschool

[Hamilton]

I mean damn compared to now he beats people with skill instead of athleticism
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w8RjnNfUrw[/youtube]

[Tiesto_Lakers]

People were probably saying stuff like "Once he loses his athleticism, he'll be nothing."

[Kilroy]

Damn... I expected Kobe to really stand out but there were some super athletic teenagers in that league.

[Jajwanda]

Kobe was just a step below Jordan and guys like Francis/Carter in his prime in terms of athletic talent. Overall he's made better use of his gifts though and his creativity is astounding.

[hermes]

you're blowing my mind man

[Yunsta]

Damn... I expected Kobe to really stand out but there were some super athletic teenagers in that league.

I didn't see anyone else do a between the legs dunk...

[Hamilton]

prime tmac or prime kobe athletically?

[AJ Valliant]

Who would have someone with tremendous athleticism compared to other NBA players would also be athletic in high school? I bet he was tall compared to his friends as well.