I never tried to prove anything to someone else. I wanted to prove something to myself.
KOBE BRYANTI never tried to prove anything to someone else. I wanted to prove something to myself.
KOBE BRYANTIt’s not about the number of hours you practice, it’s about the number of hours your mind is present during the practice.
KOBE BRYANTThis is an award I couldn’t have won on my own. I can’t thank these guys enough. These are my guys, these are my brothers.
KOBE BRYANTI wanna be the best, simple and plain.
KOBE BRYANTI enjoy playing at the heart of it is just a kid who really loves playing the game of basketball.
KOBE BRYANTThere’s been a lot of talk of me being a one-man show but that’s simply not the case. We win games when I score 40 points and we’ve won when I score 10.
KOBE BRYANTI’m playing against great players, playing against the best in the world. The competition-that’s what I’ve always wanted.
KOBE BRYANTThe important thing is that your teammates have to know you’re pulling for them and you really want them to be successful.
KOBE BRYANTI’ve been watching Messi for some time now, and his ability to decide games and keep possession of the ball is amazing.
KOBE BRYANTAs far as carrying the torch for the years to come, I don’t know. I just want to be the best basketball player I can be.
KOBE BRYANTFriends come and go but banners hang forever.
KOBE BRYANTBeing a leader, it’s the art of trying to find the balance, the right times with each individual and what they need at that moment. It requires looking outward as opposed to looking inside.
KOBE BRYANTWhat I’m doing right now, I’m chasing perfection and if I don’t get it, I’m going to get this close.
KOBE BRYANTMy parents are my backbone. Still are. They’re the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40.
KOBE BRYANTBasketball is my refuge, my sanctuary. I go back to being a kid on the playground. When I get here, it’s all good.
KOBE BRYANTWhat people see on court is another side of me; it’s not me.
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