Justice Sutton

“One of the main takeaways was that you have to work hard in the dark to shine in the light. Meaning:”
― Kobe Bryant, The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

“A lot of people say they want to be great, but they’re not willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve greatness. They have other concerns, whether important or not, and they spread themselves out. That’s totally fine. After all, greatness is not for everybody.”
― Kobe Bryant, The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

“The only way I was able to pick up details on the court, to be aware of the minutiae on the hardwood, was by training my mind to do that off the court and focusing on every detail in my daily life. By reading, by paying attention in class and in practice, by working, I strengthened my focus. By doing all of that, I strengthened my ability to be present and not have a wandering mind.”
― Kobe Bryant, The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

“Good coaches tell you where the fish are, great coaches teach you how to find them.”
― Kobe Bryant, The Mamba Mentality: How I Play