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Summary of The Mamba Mentality 

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See how the impossible turns possible in the story of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant. You will learn how to harness your willpower and achieve impressive results.

You’ll learn

  • Techniques to improve concentration
  • The universal power of music
  • What makes a good mentor
  • How Bryant cracked the code of the basketball game

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  • Summary of The Mamba Mentality
  • About the author
  • What is The Mamba Mentality about?
  • Who should read The Mamba Mentality
  • Topics in The Mamba Mentality
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Kobe Bryant’s career didn’t start at the top but grew with commitment and practice

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Within a few years of Kobe’s career, “The Mamba Mentality” moved from being a mere Twitter hashtag to an inspirational phrase. It reflected how Kobe’s mindset and efforts brought him undisputable success on the court.

Many people never missed a chance to praise Kobe for his dedication and techniques. One of those people was his longest-serving coach, Phil Jackson. Jackson described his time with Kobe as phenomenal. He became the Lakers' coach when Kobe was 20 years old, and he expressed his knowledge of the game as one who had been a pro for years. When Jackson joined as the new Lakers manager, he wanted to implement the triangular system in the team and was impressed at how much Kobe understood the method.
Talent only grows when one is disciplined enough to stay the course.
Another person who had great things to say about Kobe was Pau Gasol, his six-year — (2008-2014) — teammate at Lakers, who referr ed to Kobe as one of the greatest players ever to play basketball. He also highlighted how pivotal Kobe was to the growth of his career. Pau talked about how Kobe’s determination was unparalleled and how much work he put into preparing for a game, which helped the team win so many games.

Kobe’s scoring prowess didn’t start in his early years, but he took it upon himself to improve, working diligently in training to get his three-point shots right. It paid off, and in the 2005-2006 season, he averaged over 35 points per game, becoming the highest scorer in the NBA for that season.

Jackson narrated how Kobe would go through extreme routines to prepare himself for a game and even went ahead to play for about ten more years of NBA high-intensity basketball when people thought it impossible.

This summary is a window to the mind of someone who mastered the game and could even make you a better player. Keep reading to gain more insight into Kobe’s playing days with the Lakers, breaking away from the norm, and creating a reputation as one of the best players ever to grace the game of basketball.
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When it came to basketball, Kobe believed that everything was possible

Kobe tried to incorporate new things into his game without restraints or fear of failure. He believed that no matter how many shots he missed, it became an added skill once he got it right. Kobe started adding new elements to his game as a kid, and the goal was clear from the start: to be the best. He was willing to give everything, and he showed his toughness by picking offensive fouls in games to make it clear to the opposing defense. Kobe’s willingness to do more was the fun part of him, and he was prepared to figure anything out to dominate the world of basketball.
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Kobe religiously studied past games to observe any missed details

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Kobe understood that his injuries were only temporary and did not determine important life decisions

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Everyone needs a mentor to give them an extra push

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Kobe’s craft was a mix of different styles, experience, hard work, and dedication to winning

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