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Kobe Bryant Quotes

Total quotes: 31
“I can’t relate to lazy people. We don’t speak the same language. I don’t understand you. I don’t want to understand you.”
— Kobe Bryant, 5 Kobe Bryant Quotes To Inspire Greatness And Keep Entrepreneurs Motivated
Tagged: laziness, Lazy People
“Everything negative — pressure, challenges — is all an opportunity for me to rise.”
— Kobe Bryant, 5 Kobe Bryant Quotes To Inspire Greatness And Keep Entrepreneurs Motivated
Tagged: pressure, Challenges
“You always want to outwork your potential. As hard as you believe you can work, you can work harder than that.”
— Kobe Bryant, Mamba Mentality- Kobe Bryant (Motivational Video)
Tagged: Work Ethic, Hard Work
“Boos don't block dunks.”
— Kobe Bryant, Adande: L.A. Lakers look like a playoff team now
Tagged: Baskebtall , Motivational, Sports
“Rest at the end, not in the middle.”
— Kobe Bryant, Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
Tagged: Lewis Howes Podcast, Resting
“I don't mess with bees, man. Other than that, I'm not afraid of nothing.”
— Kobe Bryant, Mamba's best lines: The wit and wisdom of Kobe
Tagged: fears, Bees
“You got to have the responsibility of working every single day. You can't skate through shit.”
— Kobe Bryant, Mamba's best lines: The wit and wisdom of Kobe
Tagged: Responsibility, Hard Worker
“I'm reflective only in the sense that I learn to move forward. I reflect with a purpose.”
— Kobe Bryant, Lee Jenkins: Kobe Bryant: Reflections on a cold-blooded career
Tagged: Determination, Focus, Reflection
“I feel like it’s part of my responsibility to give back to the next generation, try to share and teach some of the things I have learned from some of the great players, great mentors, greats coaches that I’ve had.”
— Kobe Bryant, Transcript: Kobe Bryant Discusses New Show “Detail” on ESPN+ & Upcoming NBA Playoffs- ESPN Press Room U.S.
Tagged: responsiblity, Reciprocity
“I follow my passion, things that I love to do, like writing and storytelling, I enjoy that. I don’t find myself having to remind myself to work hard and push myself to stay on top of things because I just love doing it.”
— Kobe Bryant, 5 Kobe Bryant Quotes To Inspire Greatness And Keep Entrepreneurs Motivated
Tagged: Passion, Storytelling
“You just can’t underestimate the power of showing up every single day and doing the work.”
— Kobe Bryant, Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion
Tagged: perseverance
“It's just about the love of the game, not just competing. It's a game that we all enjoy and we all love playing.”
— Kobe Bryant, Transcript: TalkAsia interview with Kobe Bryant
Tagged: NBA, Basketball
“It’s a long journey but if you focus on the mini milestones along the way you will find beauty in the struggle.”
— Kobe Bryant, Kobe's Instagram Page
Tagged: For when things seem hard, Struggle, Conflict, Inspirational, Sports
“My name is Kobe Bryant, I’m 17 years old. I have the hunger, the motivation and the desire to be the best possible basketball player that I could be.”
— Kobe Bryant, Kobe Bryant: The Most Important Thing In Life | Goalcast
Tagged: Basketball, motivation
“You know, if you want to be a NBA basketball player, and you set yourself in the mindframe that you’re not going to be denied, and that's what you want to accomplish, then you’re going to accomplish it.”
— Kobe Bryant, Transcript: TalkAsia interview with Kobe Bryant
Tagged: Basketball
“You just can’t underestimate the power of showing up every single day and doing the work.”
— Kobe Bryant, Kobe Bryant Dead, Dies in Helicopter Crash
“Yeah, its amazing, because the game seems to transcend any language or cultural barriers that may be there. And its beautiful to see people reacting so enthusiastically to the game of basketball.”
— Kobe Bryant, Transcript: TalkAsia interview with Kobe Bryant
Tagged: Basketball, Language, cultural barriers
“ I mean, it's just a game. No matter where you're from, it doesn't matter. If you pick up a basketball, and go on your driveway pr go to the playground, and play basketball. The more you play, the better you get.”
— Kobe Bryant, Transcript: TalkAsia interview with Kobe Bryant
Tagged: Basketball
“You don’t want to jump into something if you’re not passionate about it.”
— Kobe Bryant, CNBC Exclusive: CNBC Transcript: NBA Champion Kobe Bryant and Bryant Stibel General Partner Jeff Stibel Speak with CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" Today
Tagged: Passion
“If you really want to create something that lasts generations, you have to help inspire the next generation.”
— Kobe Bryant, CNBC Exclusive: CNBC Transcript: NBA Champion Kobe Bryant and Bryant Stibel General Partner Jeff Stibel Speak with CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" Today
Tagged: inspire, Generations
“Because I don't want chumps, I don't want pushovers, and if you're a chump and a pushover, I will run over you.”
— Kobe Bryant, Mamba's best lines: The wit and wisdom of Kobe
Tagged: Basketball, Chump, Run You Over, Motivational Sport Quotes
“I'm more Darth Vader than I am Luke Skywalker.”
— Kobe Bryant
Tagged: Darth Vadar, Star Wars
“Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Oscar Robinson, Wilt Chamberlain, if we go by championship you have to go with Bill Russel, but Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, I mean, how can you leave Kareem off that list? There are so many great players, to pick five! You can't lose.”
— Kobe Bryant, Transcript: TalkAsia interview with Kobe Bryant
Tagged: Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Oscar Robinson, Wilt Chamberlain, Dream Team, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
“I think a lot of it had to do with, uh, isolation. You know, growing up over there [in Italy] and being the only African-American kid. Not being able to speak the language. I gravitated towards the game. In that game, you find a lot of solace.”
— Kobe Bryant, [FULL] Kobe- Shaq 1-on-1 Interview
“Take it all in. Sit back and watch and listen and hear all the hate that's being thrown at us and remember every person that's kicking you when you're down, because next year it ain't gonna be this way. Appreciate it now. Let it sit in now, because revenge is sweet and it's quick.”
— Kobe Bryant, Mamba's best lines: The wit and wisdom of Kobe
Tagged: Revenge, haters
“You just gotta keep pushing.”
— Kobe Bryant, Kobe Bryant's Advice To LeBron James As Lakers Continue To Struggle, Miss Playoffs
Tagged: perseverance
“I wanted to be one of the best basketball players to ever play.”
— Kobe Bryant, Kobe Bryant Leaves The Audience SPEECHLESS- One of the Most Motivational Interviews of 2019
“I really don't talk too much trash.”
— Kobe Bryant, Transcript: TalkAsia interview with Kobe Bryant
Tagged: Basketball, Trash Talk, Humblebrag
“For us as athletes, it’s very difficult when you retire.”
— Kobe Bryant, CNBC Transcript: Former NBA Star Kobe Bryant Speaks with CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” Today
Tagged: athletes, Retirement
“We all can be masters at our craft, but you have to make a choice. What I mean by that is, there are inherent sacrifices that come along with that. Family time, hanging out with friends, being a great friend, being a great son, nephew, whatever the case may be. There are sacrifices that come along with making that decision.”
— Kobe Bryant, The 10 most revealing quotes from Kobe Bryant's 'Muse'
Tagged: Sacrifices, career choices
“The last time I was intimidated was when I was 6 years old in karate class. I was an orange belt and the instructor ordered me to fight a black belt who was a couple years older and a lot bigger. I was scared shitless. I mean, I was terrified and he kicked my ass. But then I realized he didn’t kick my ass as bad as I thought he was going to and that there was nothing really to be afraid of. That was around the time I realized that intimidation didn’t really exist if you’re in the right frame of mind.”
— Kobe Bryant, Ranking Kobe Bryant's 20 greatest quotes from his 20-year NBA career
Tagged: Intimidation, Frame Of Mind
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