10 amazing Kobe Bryant quotes: Inspirational words from NBA legend
Here are 10 motivational quotes from beloved NBA legend Kobe Bryant that reflect the Lakers' icon ‘Mamba-mentality’.
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Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest ever to have graced the NBA hardwood. Throughout his legendary career, Bryant served as a glimmering emblem of resolve, hard work, and perseverance. His never-giving-up mentality has come to be known as ‘Mamba-Mentality’, and Bryant himself has inspired people to chase their dreams throughout his life. Today we take a look at some of the most inspirational quotes from the Los Angeles Lakers that continue to motivate people all across the globe.
There will perhaps never be another Kobe Bryant, not just in terms of the player but also as a person. Here are 10 motivational quotes from the beloved NBA legend that would inspire people beyond the realm of basketball.
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10 inspirational quotes from Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant on inspiring others
The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great at whatever they want to do.
Kobe Bryant on the importance of hard work
I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success. Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses.
Kobe Bryant on the bright side of failure
Once you know what failure feels like, determination chases success.
Kobe Bryant on the beauty of talent
The beauty in being blessed with talent is rising above doubters to create a beautiful moment.
Kobe Bryant on never giving up
The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win.
Kobe Bryant on pain and resilience
Pain doesn’t tell you when you ought to stop. Pain is the little voice in your head that tries to hold you back because it knows if you continue you will change.
Kobe Bryant on failure
When we are saying this cannot be accomplished, this cannot be done, then we are short-changing ourselves. My brain cannot process failure. It will not process failure. Because if I have to sit there and face myself and tell myself ‘you are a failure,’ I think that is almost worse than dying.
Kobe Bryant on the importance of integrity
When I was young, my mindset was image, image, image. I took that approach with the media. As I became more experienced I realised: No matter what, people are going to like you or not like you. So be authentic, and let them like you or not for who you actually are. At that point, I started keeping all of my answers blunt and straightforward. I would mix in some humor and sarcasm, too. I think fans and reporters came to appreciate that, came to appreciate the real me.
Kobe Bryant on dealing with hate and criticism
Learn to love the hate. Embrace it. Enjoy it. You earned it. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and everyone should have one about you. Haters are a good problem to have. Nobody hates the good ones. They hate the great ones.
Kobe Bryant on the importance of optimism
Losers visualise the penalties of failure. Winners visualise the rewards of success.
Kobe Bryant may not be among us today, but his iconic career has inspired thousands of youngsters to pursue their dreams and a million more to fall in love with the sport. For Lakers fans and fans of the sport at large, Bryant will forever remain in their hearts.
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Kobe Bryant was drafted in the 1996 NBA draft.
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Kobe Bryant won 5 NBA Championship rings during his professional career.
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