I love the weather, I love my '63 droptop Impala, I love the 405, and I love my guys. — 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
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's not about the number of hours you practice, it's about the number of hours your mind is present during the practice — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I'm just so excited. We all are. We've been waiting for this [the gold medal] for years now and it's finally here.… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I've pretty much done all I can here and, you know, God will carry me the rest of the way, so I'm… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
Everybody wants to talk about NBA players being selfish and arrogant and individuals. But what you saw today was a team bonding… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
If they want to win right now, I'm all for it. That's all I said the whole time. If you want to… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
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
He [Phil Jackson] is such a basketball genius in terms of the details of the game, the little nuances of the game… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I had some shots that I felt like I should've made; I just didn't make them. I'm not going to shoot the… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
This is an award I couldn't have won on my own. I can't thank these guys enough. These are my guys, these… — 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
![“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 team hasn't been as good. Things just fell into place.” quote by Kobe Bryant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a4e/kobe-bryant-1845_awards_i-didn-t-expect-this-award-the-2008-mvp_2889960.jpg)
![“I'm just so excited. We all are. We've been waiting for this [the gold medal] for years now and it's finally here. This meant so much. It just felt so good.” quote by Kobe Bryant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b1/kobe-bryant-1845_basketball_i-m-just-so-excited-we-all-are-we-ve-bee_334826.jpg)
![“He [Phil Jackson] is such a basketball genius in terms of the details of the game, the little nuances of the game and the rhythm of the game.” quote by Kobe Bryant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd9/kobe-bryant-1845_basketball_he-phil-jackson-is-such-a-basketball-gen_1883568.jpg)
