Famous Quotes & Sayings

Kobe Bryant

I grew up in front of these people, and now they are seeing me as an 'older' young man.

Kobe Bryant

I'm focused on the task that lies ahead for us.

Kobe Bryant

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

Kobe Bryant

When I'm finished playing, I want people to say, 'He handled this well, he kept his cool.'

Kobe Bryant

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.

Kobe Bryant

Everybody wants to talk about NBA players being selfish and arrogant and individuals. But what you saw today was a team bonding and facing adversity and coming out with a big win.

Kobe Bryant

I know how to play my guard spot, ... He can worry about the low post.

Kobe Bryant

I focus on one thing and one thing only - that's trying to win as many championships as I can.

Kobe Bryant

I'm just right down the middle, man, ... It doesn't matter to me. I'd love him (Phil Jackson) as a coach. It doesn't matter to me. If they want him here, he'll be here. If he wants to come, he'll come, he'll coach and we'll go from there.

Kobe Bryant

To be honest with you, I (would) much rather play basketball and not be famous.

Kobe Bryant

Just got one more than Shaq. You can take that to the bank.

Kobe Bryant

I'm chasing perfection.

Kobe Bryant

For us to be the team that got him that historic 10th championship is special for us.

Kobe Bryant

Everyone looks at your watch and it represents who you are, your values and your personal style.

Kobe Bryant

In an individual sport, yes, you have to win titles. Baseball's different. But basketball, hockey? One person can control the tempo of a game, can completely alter the momentum of a series. There's a lot of great individual talent.

Kobe Bryant

The party's just getting started. This is where the fun starts.

Kobe Bryant

I'm reflective only in the sense that I learn to move forward. I reflect with a purpose.

Kobe Bryant

I'm playing against great players, playing against the best in the world. The competition-that's what I've always wanted.

Kobe Bryant

I've pretty much done all I can here and, you know, God will carry me the rest of the way, so I'm pretty comfortable with that.

Kobe Bryant

I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber.

Kobe Bryant

The guy said NBA players are one in a million, ... I said, 'Man, look, I'm going to be that one in a million.

Kobe Bryant

I don't have to hear that criticism, that idotic criticism anymore.

Kobe Bryant

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.

Kobe Bryant

Basketball is my refuge, my sanctuary. I go back to being a kid on the playground. When I get here, it's all good.

Kobe Bryant

Horrible, terrible AAU basketball. It's stupid. It doesn't teach our kids how to play the game at all so you wind up having players that are big and they bring it up and they do all this fancy crap and they don't know how to post. They don't know the fundamentals of the game. It's stupid.

Kobe Bryant

You always have to be on edge. You always have to take every practice, every game, like it is your last.

Kobe Bryant

As far as carrying the torch for the years to come, I don't know. I just want to be the best basketball player I can be.

Kobe Bryant

My parents are my backbone. Still are. They're the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40.

Kobe Bryant

Sometimes I do wonder what college would have been like. But I made my decision.

Kobe Bryant

Everyting negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise.

Kobe Bryant

It's not about the number of hours you practice, it's about the number of hours your mind is present during the practice

Kobe Bryant

If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.

Kevin Hart

I like playing basketball and going to the gym. I don't box, but I'll ride my bike and go jogging or running in the park. Sometimes my lady and I go hiking.