For us to be the team that got him that historic 10th championship is special for us. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I'm reflective only in the sense that I learn to move forward. I reflect with a purpose. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
When I'm finished playing, I want people to say, 'He handled this well, he kept his cool.' — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I don't just try to score. The challenge is elevating my teammates to be able to win a championship. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter to me what place I get traded to. If I was traded someplace - I'd play anywhere. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
To be honest with you, I (would) much rather play basketball and not be famous. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
Sometimes I do wonder what college would have been like. But I made my decision. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
Basketball is my refuge, my sanctuary. I go back to being a kid on the playground. When I get here, it's all… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I didn't expect this award [the 2008 MVP] would come to me. I'm surprised. I've played pretty well in other seasons. Our… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
It doesn't bother me at all. Do I hold any hard feelings? Not at all, ... Life is too short to sit… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I'm playing against great players, playing against the best in the world. The competition-that's what I've always wanted. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
The Black Mamba collection of watches is me: It is my alter ego, so to speak. As I mentioned before, it is… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
The motivation for me is just the game itself, just playing the game the right way and trying to win, compete every… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
As far as carrying the torch for the years to come, I don't know. I just want to be the best basketball… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
My role is to make sure we're moving in the right direction, getting points, rebounds, steals, assists and providing leadership. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
You have to be able to separate business from the love of the game. There were a lot of decisions made business-wise… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
A lot of times things get blown out of proportion in a negative light, especially in the NBA, ... But there are… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I've played with IVs before, during and after games. I've played with a broken hand, a sprained ankle, a torn shoulder, a… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
Horrible, terrible AAU basketball. It's stupid. It doesn't teach our kids how to play the game at all so you wind up… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I'm just right down the middle, man, ... It doesn't matter to me. I'd love him (Phil Jackson) as a coach. It… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I realize now that there's a strength in dunking that I can use to my advantage. When you dunk all the time… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I have my own identity ... The whole Michael thing does drive me nuts sometimes because people won't leave it alone. He's… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
In an individual sport, yes, you have to win titles. Baseball's different. But basketball, hockey? One person can control the tempo of… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I enjoy playing at the heart of it is just a kid who really loves playing the game of basketball. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I grew up in front of these people, and now they are seeing me as an 'older' young man. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
Everyone looks at your watch and it represents who you are, your values and your personal style. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
You always have to be on edge. You always have to take every practice, every game, like it is your last. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
The guy said NBA players are one in a million, ... I said, 'Man, look, I'm going to be that one in… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I love the weather, I love my '63 droptop Impala, I love the 405, and I love my guys. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I know how to play my guard spot, ... He can worry about the low post. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I don't just try to score. The challenge is elevating my teammates to be able to win a championship. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share
There's certain companies that line up with what the brand represents. There are other things that are more investment-focused. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share
It really doesn't matter to me. We're just talking about clothes. I can understand what the NBA is trying to do. I love my… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share
In the pressure situations. You can try to avoid contact, because you dont want to go to the FT line in those situations. Me,… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share
I play for my own love and enjoyment of the game. And to win. Thats what I play for. Most of the time, when… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share
When you start training camp, you're building the tools necessary to win a championship. You have to have the patience. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share
I don't know if it was the days off or whatever, but we just weren't in rhythm. You can probably blame it on the… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share
They are the best team in the league right now. There's not much more to say about what makes them tough --versatility, execution and… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share
When you have empathy toward your opponents, it helps you destroy them quicker. Because you understand exactly who they are. You understand what buttons… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share
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