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 don't just try to score. The challenge is elevating my teammates to be able to win a championship. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I think that game is a testament to what happens when you put no ceiling to what you're capable of doing. — 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
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
The important thing is that your teammates have to know you're pulling for them and you really want them to be successful. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
It's wonderful for the players. It's a huge challenge and a huge responsibility for us to get our act together, get our… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
If I go out there and miss game winners, and people say, 'Kobe choked, or Kobe is seven for whatever in pressure… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
We're not worried about getting him more touches. We're worried about winning the game and getting everybody better looks. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I've been watching Messi for some time now, and his ability to decide games and keep possession of the ball is amazing. — 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
There’s a reason why players that have multiple championships have multiple championships. There’s a certain characteristic and an understanding and knowledge and… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I'm more than comfortable just sitting back and scoring 21, 22 points or whatever and getting 10, 11 assists whatever the case… — 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 don't know if it was the days off or whatever, but we just weren't in rhythm. You can probably blame it… — 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 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
I wear the number 10 Jersey for the US National Team in honour of the Greatest athlete I have ever seen: Messi. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I dont want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant. — 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
I don't think a coach becomes the right coach until he wins a championship. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I like playing for the purple and gold. This is where I want to finish up. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant. — 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
We got some pretty good looks down the stretch, ... They didn't go down for us. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
Magic has five championships. I have five championships. I'm pretty sure we both know what we're doing. — 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
