NBA Fans revisited one of the wildest Lakers practice stories after @Ballislife resurfaced Kobe Bryant’s famous rant from 11 years ago.
Their post read, “You motherfers are soft like Charmin… Now I see why we’ve lost 20 fing games.” The clip has long been part of Lakers lore, but this time it came with a new twist.
“You motherf***ers are soft like Charmin…Now I see why we’ve lost 20 f***ing games.”
Kobe Bryant had this epic rant during a Lakers practice 11 years ago today! 🤣 Barkley’s response to the rant. pic.twitter.com/HvLnja8ku7
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 11, 2025
In a follow-up post, @Ballislife added a quote from Nick Young: “Jeremy Lin actually cried in the locker room that day… At the time, Kobe only had one leg and he couldn’t do nothing with me at that time. That was my team.”
The story spread fast, and NBA Fans locked onto it right away, especially with Nick Young joking about owning the team while Kobe played through pain.
One user, @wemby4life, reacted with, “Lmao he ain’t have to do Jeremy Lin like that,” capturing what a lot of NBA Fans were thinking.
Another user, @jaydolbw, pushed back with, “Boy was soft,” paired with a GIF of Kobe saying “soft” from a different moment in his career.
NBA Fans know Kobe’s intensity better than anyone. The outbursts, the challenges, the tough-love approach — those were part of who he was as a leader. This story didn’t surprise long-time followers, but it did show how different personalities on the same team can react to that kind of pressure.
Jeremy Lin spoke openly over the years about the ups and downs of his time in Los Angeles. For NBA Fans today, hearing that he broke down after that practice gave the old clip a deeper emotional layer. It also sparked debate about where leadership ends and where it becomes too much.
The story blended humor, shock, and a reminder of Kobe’s demanding style — a mix NBA Fans still talk about every time an old practice clip resurfaces.
NBA Fans Debate Kobe Bryant’s Place Among All-Time Dunkers
NBA Fans jumped into a lighter debate when @8_24Mamba4Ever asked,
“True or false : Kobe Bryant is a top 5 dunker of all time.”
True or false : Kobe Bryant is a top 5 dunker of all time pic.twitter.com/cAji7OCRKW
— 8/24𝕄𝕒𝕞𝕓𝕒-𝔽𝕠𝕣𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣🐍 (@8_24Mamba4Ever) December 11, 2025
The question gathered quick answers and showed how fans still break down every part of Kobe’s game, even years after he retired.
@brian_davi84351 replied, “In game dunker yes, dunk competition no.”
NBA Fans have echoed that idea for years. Kobe won the 1997 dunk contest, but his legend grew more from in-game dunks that came in big moments or tight spaces. He attacked the rim with control, timing, and body control that stood out across eras.
Another fan, @Gokublue001, added, “True he was up there with mj and vince.”
Mentioning Michael Jordan and Vince Carter placed Kobe in rare company, and it reflects how NBA Fans view his blend of power and style. Even if he did not rely on dunks the way Vince did or stretch out glides the way MJ did, Kobe created moments that stayed in memory.
The debate also shows how NBA Fans value context. Kobe’s best dunks came in traffic, in the middle of a set play, or against strong defenders. That kind of difficulty is why fans still bring him up in top dunk lists.
While opinions varied, the discussion stayed focused on what made Kobe stand out. NBA Fans continue to revisit these questions because his highlights offer something more than nostalgia. They spark new arguments, new comparisons, and new ways of looking at how creative he was as an athlete.
In the end, NBA Fans proved once again that Kobe’s catalog can still start a debate with just one simple question.
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