A Tribute to Kobe Bryant

Kobe’s quote On chasing success

“When you make a choice and say, ‘Come hell or high water, I am going to be this,’ then you should not be surprised when you are that. It should not be something that is intoxicating or out of character because you have seen this moment for so long that … when that moment comes, of course it is here because it has been here the whole time, because it has been [in your mind] the whole time.”

Kobe’s quote on leadership

“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great at whatever they want to do.” 

Kobe’s quote on teamwork

“The important thing is that your teammates have to know you’re pulling for them and you really want them to be successful.”

Kobe’s quote on hard work

• “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.”
• “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.”
• “Dedication sees dreams come true.”

Kobe’s quote on winning

• “I’ll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it’s sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.”
• “The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win”

Kobe’s quote on resilience

• “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.”
• “Everything negative — pressure, challenges — is all an opportunity for me to rise.”