Kobe Bryant Quotes

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Put your big-boy pants on, Just adjust. Just adjust. You can't whine about it. You can't complain about it.
On Pau Gasol's struggles following the hiring of new Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni

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What I'm doing right now, I'm chasing perfection... and if I don't get it, I'm going to get this close.

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Would people be celebrating me if I scored 138 points? You know how it is, some people would, some people wouldn't. They can all kiss my a– as I'm sure he feels the same way. If you score 138 points, you kind of have a license to tell people to f— off.
Kobe's response to ESPN's Dave McMenamin after finding out about Jack Taylor's 138-point game in a Division III college game.

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The mindset isn't about seeking a result—it's more about the process of getting to that result. It's about the journey and the approach. It's a way of life. I do think that it's important, in all endeavors, to have that mentality.

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I never felt outside pressure. I knew what I wanted to accomplish, and I knew how much work it took to achieve those goals. I then put in the work and trusted in it. Besides, the expectations I placed on myself were higher than what anyone expected from me.

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Over the years, my routine might have changed some but my philosophy never did. If something has worked for other greats before you, and if something is working for you, why change it up and embrace some new fad? Stick with what works, even if it's unpopular.

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I wasn't willing to sacrifice my game, but I also wasn't willing to sacrifice my family time. So I decided to sacrifice sleep, and that was that.

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There's a fine balance between obsessing about your craft and being there for your family. It's akin to walking a tightrope.

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The game, in essence, taught me the art of storytelling. Without it, I would not have an Emmy, I would not have an Oscar, I would not have creative dreams and visions still to unfold. Yeah, basketball took me everywhere. Now, I'm taking the game everywhere.

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I liked challenging people and making them uncomfortable. That's what leads to introspection and that's what leads to improvement. You could say I dared people to be their best selves.

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