Tristan Leigh asked Kobe Bryant:

How do you approach writing books? Do you focus more on the story-building/story-telling itself or focus more on portraying the lessons/insights you have gained over time through the story you are writing? It seems so far your books have been more focused on explaining/alluding to the Mamba mentality that so many people aspire to have, but does story-telling with different types of themes peak your curiosity at all?

Kobe Bryant Creating books is a team effort. I collaborate closely with the authors who flesh my ideas out on the page. I have a specific vision for the setting as well as for each character and the lessons they’ll learn through their journey in the books. I think my focus is pretty equally divided between those two areas from a concept point of view. Yes, there are definitely connections/references to Mamba mentality in my books. I think it’s a crucial message, particularly for young readers and particularly for books about sports and coming of age. Storytelling with different themes is of interest and is something we’re doing with our books. Of course, Mamba is present, but my books aren’t limited to just that message.

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What inspired you to become an author? How does it feel when you've finished a book? Do you feel accomplished or do you feel sad that the story is finished? Lastly, do you write with a certain type of reader in mind, such as teens or kids?

Maddy W. asked Kobe Bryant:

Hi Kobe! I love all the hard work and effort you put into basketball and life. I have a question. I am 12 and love to play sports. My drive is that whenever I do my best on the field/court I feel good. What is your drive to keep playing? P.S Your book was great!

Taylor Gipple asked Kobe Bryant:

Do you see any carryover from how you approach the game of basketball to how you write as an author now? Or what strengths that made you a great player do you see in yourself as a writer now?

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What inspired you to become an author? How does it feel when you've finished a book? Do you feel accomplished or do you feel sad that the story is finished? Lastly, do you write with a certain type of reader in mind, such as teens or kids?

Hi Kobe! I love all the hard work and effort you put into basketball and life. I have a question. I am 12 and love to play sports. My drive is that whenever I do my best on the field/court I feel good. What is your drive to keep playing? P.S Your book was great!

Do you see any carryover from how you approach the game of basketball to how you write as an author now? Or what strengths that made you a great player do you see in yourself as a writer now?

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