Kobe Bryant Quotes

One thing you gotta know about me is I have absolutely no filter. I have no problem saying what the hell I think of someone.

I’m not the most patient of people.

Either way, I refuse to change what I am. A lion has to eat. Run with me or run from me.

don’t just try to score. The challenge is elevating my teammates to be able to win a championship.

I had to organize things. So I created the ‘Black Mamba.’ So Kobe has to deal with these issues, all the personal challenges. The Black Mamba steps on the court and does what he does. I’m destroying everybody that steps on the court.

My role is to make sure we’re moving in the right direction, getting points, rebounds, steals, assists, and providing leadership.

It’s different from being 21 and you think there’s an endless amount of opportunities. At 33, the ending is much, much closer.

You want me to own a team and deal with these rich, spoiled, stubborn athletes, and try to get them to perform? No thank you.

I don’t think a coach becomes the right coach until he wins a championship.

The beauty of coaching is growing the players from the ground up. That journey continues.

The odd thing is that I wound up learning more about the world around me by having a singular focus inside of me.

Leadership is lonely. I’m not going to be afraid of confrontation to get us to where we need to go.

People say bad things about you in the paper on Monday, and then on Wednesday, you’re the greatest thing since sliced bread. I’ve seen that cycle, so why would I be nervous about it happening?

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.

It doesn’t bother me at all. Do I hold any hard feelings? Not at all. Life is too short to sit around and hold grudges. I don’t hold any whatsoever.

There’s certain players that I’ve made cry. If I can make you cry by being sarcastic, then I really don’t want to play with you in the playoffs.

I’m here. I’m not going anywhere. No matter what the injury—unless it’s completely debilitating—I’m going to be the same player I’ve always been. I’ll figure it out. I’ll make some tweaks, some changes, but I’m still coming.

You have to work hard in the dark to shine in the light.

Friends can come and go, but banners hang forever.

I love that kids are building confidence on and off the court and unlocking their potential through sport.