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Watch: Kobe dislocates finger, returns to battle LeBron

Published

August 24, 2025

Mar 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) guards Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) on the court in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Kobe Bryant was one of the fiercest competitors we’ve ever seen in the NBA. He was also one of the toughest, physically and mentally.

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A user on X recently shared a video of Kobe dislocating his finger in a game against LeBron James. Kobe snapped his finger back and returned to battle LeBron.

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I got one better!

Kobe dislocated his fingers (shooting hand) beginning of the game, pops it back in and goes on to dominate.

Most players would have left a game.

Kobe vs LeBron

Lebron James:
23 pts, 9 rebounds, 4 ast, 1 blk, -11

Kobe Bryant:
20 pts, 6 Reb, 12 ast, 1… https://t.co/6ogbycKxsD pic.twitter.com/ApOcvcqVuk

— پیام-Payam (@TheLifeOfp24_) August 18, 2025

This is just more proof that Kobe’s Mamba Mentality was something special to watch. While most players are taking games off to “rest”, Kobe was snapping his fingers back in just to go out and compete.

About the Author Published Aug 24, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1