If there were camera phones back in the day, the biggest athletes in the world would have had a lot of explaining to do. Kobe Bryant athletebackbig Change image and share on social
Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise. Kobe Bryant challengenegativeopportunity Change image and share on social
The Black Mamba collection of watches is me: It is my alter ego, so to speak. As I mentioned before, it is sharp, cutting edge and sleek which are characteristics I try to apply when I'm out there on the basketball court. Kobe Bryant alterapplybasketball share on social
I don't think a coach becomes the right coach until he wins a championship. Kobe Bryant championshipcoachwin Change image and share on social
My parents are my backbone. Still are. They're the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40. Kobe Bryant backbonegroupparent Change image and share on social
I have self-doubt. I have insecurity. I have fear of failure. I have nights when I show up at the arena and I'm like, 'My back hurts, my feet hurt, my knees hurt. I don't have it. I just want to chill.' We all have self-doubt. You don't deny it, but you also don't capitulate to it. You embrace it. Kobe Bryant arenabackcapitulate share on social
Can I jump over two or three guys like I used to? No. Am I as fast as I used to be? No, but I still have the fundamentals and smarts. That's what enables me to still be a dominant player. As a kid growing up, I never skipped steps. I always worked on fundamentals because I know athleticism is fleeting. Kobe Bryant athleticismdominantenable share on social
Winning takes precedence over all. There's no gray area. No almosts. Kobe Bryant almostsareagray Change image and share on social
Sports are such a great teacher. I think of everything they've taught me: camaraderie, humility, how to resolve differences. Kobe Bryant camaraderiedifferencegreat Change image and share on social