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I was an idiot when I was a kid.

Kobe Bryant

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Kobe Bryant
Age: 41 †
Born: 1978
Born: August 23
Died: 2020
Died: January 26
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I felt like when we came back from the All-Star break we needed everybody to feel like they were part of the team, ... I'm just trying to do whatever the team needs at any given time.
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The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.
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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 ball great every night.
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A lot of times things get blown out of proportion in a negative light, especially in the NBA, ... But there are a lot of players in the NBA who really care about the community and want to use their basketball-playing ability for a good cause.
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It's disgusting, but my father taught me when your mouth gets dry, just suck the sweat out of your own jersey. There's no bravado to any of it it's just a disgusting little trick.
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The Black Mamba collection of watches is me: It is my alter ego, so to speak. As I mentioned before, it is sharp, cutting edge and sleek which are characteristics I try to apply when I’m out there on the basketball court.
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I don't just try to score. The challenge is elevating my teammates to be able to win a championship.
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You can't be held captive by the fear of failure or the fear of what people may say.
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My role is to make sure we're moving in the right direction, getting points, rebounds, steals, assists and providing leadership.
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I like playing for the purple and gold. This is where I want to finish up.
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I grew up in front of these people, and now they are seeing me as an 'older' young man.
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There's certain companies that line up with what the brand represents. There are other things that are more investment-focused.
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Because we're old as sh*t. What do you want?
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Everyting negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise.
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Love me or hate me, it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved, for the exact same reasons.
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You can't go and anticipate what it is that you want to see. You just have to be present. Be where you are.
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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.
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He is a fool who only sees the mischiefs that are past.
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I love going one-on-one with someone. That's what I do. I've never lost. It's a whole different game, just to have them right in front of you and be able to do whatever you want.
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It doesn't matter to me what place I get traded to. If I was traded someplace - I'd play anywhere.
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