The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

by Kobe Bryant

It’s weird, actually— fundamentals aren’t really fundamental anymore. A lot of players don’t understand the game or the importance of footwork, spacing. It’s to the point where if you know the basics, you have an advantage on the majority of players.

The game provided me with every opportunity that I ever imagined it would, and along the way I learned a innumerable amount. I’m not just speaking about on the court, either. Without hoops, I would not understand how to create or write, I would not understand human nature, nor would I know how to lead.