Kobe Bryant, the late Lakers star, is one of the most loved and respected figures in the NBA. Fans don’t like comparing him to anyone, no matter how popular the person is. Recently, YouTube star MrBeast made a comparison to Kobe, and fans lashed out at his reference.
In a recent podcast, YouTube star MrBeast caused a stir by comparing himself to late NBA legend Kobe Bryant. On ‘The Big Podcast with Shaq,’ he was asked who the “MrBeast of sports” would be, and he quickly said Kobe Bryant.
MrBeast explained, “I mean you already know, uh, obviously, Kobe. I mean his mindset he was all in. He lived and breathed it, you know? There’s this, uh, I relate very well to him.” He added that he read Kobe’s biography and enjoys watching his interviews, saying they inspire him.
Mr. Beast says Kobe Bryant is the sports version of him
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 29, 2025
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However, his comments did not sit well with many NBA fans, who took to social media to express their displeasure.
Fans aren’t happy about MrBeast’s reference to Kobe Bryant
MrBeast is very popular online because of his amazing content. He has millions of fans and is known for being unbeatable on YouTube. But things are different in the NBA world. Fans got upset when MrBeast compared himself to the great Kobe Bryant.
Some fans say Mr. Beast was just talking about his work ethic and mindset, and they don’t understand why people are upset. But other fans are very mad and are criticizing him on social media.
he just talking about his work ethic and mentality idk why mfs getting upset about this
— mike (@dietwock) January 29, 2025
mr beast does not have that mamba mentality
— PG1#30🕺🛸 (@DownTownDubss) January 30, 2025
who does he think he is 😭
— B (@B_Money005) January 29, 2025
Did he just admit that he… nvm
— Stevie (@RaptorsShaq) January 29, 2025
who he think he is?
— wholesome nba fan (@idcstfumaynee) January 30, 2025
