The guy said NBA players are one in a million, I said, ‘Man, look, I’m going to be that one in a million.
KOBE BRYANTThe guy said NBA players are one in a million, I said, ‘Man, look, I’m going to be that one in a million.
KOBE BRYANTSports are such a great teacher. I think of everything they’ve taught me: camaraderie, humility, how to resolve differences.
KOBE BRYANTThe topic of leadership is a touchy one. A lot of leaders fail because they don’t have the bravery to touch that nerve or strike that chord. Throughout my years, I haven’t had that fear.
KOBE BRYANTEverybody has a different journey.
KOBE BRYANTI like playing for the purple and gold. This is where I want to finish up.
KOBE BRYANTYou can’t go and anticipate what it is that you want to see. You just have to be present. Be where you are.
KOBE BRYANTYou want a CEO that understands they need to build a team around them that’s sharper and smarter than they are.
KOBE BRYANTDear Basketball, From the moment I started rolling my dad’s tube socks and shooting imaginary game-winning shots. I fell in love with you.
KOBE BRYANTYou just stay patient, that’s all.
KOBE BRYANTI don’t have to hear that criticism, that idotic criticism anymore.
KOBE BRYANTWhat people see on court is another side of me; it’s not me.
KOBE BRYANTI feel like I just returned a 100-yard kickoff in the last two minutes of the Super Bowl to win it all, only to have my run called back by a flag on the play.
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’m playing against great players, playing against the best in the world. The competition-that’s what I’ve always wanted.
KOBE BRYANTIt’s not a question of if we make the playoffs; we will. And when we get there, I have no fear of anyone.
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 BRYANT