Dear Basketball, From the moment I started rolling my dad's tube socks and shooting imaginary game-winning shots ... I fell in love… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
Each moment of my life I was dreaming of how great I could be, and continued working hard. Each time I closed… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
It really doesn't matter to me. We're just talking about clothes. I can understand what the NBA is trying to do. I… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I felt like when we came back from the All-Star break we needed everybody to feel like they were part of the… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
You just try to take it one day at a time, ... You step on the basketball floor and just play. It's… — 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 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 on the… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
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