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Kobe Bryant (August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was an American professional basketball player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He won five NBA championships (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010) and earned the NBA Finals MVP Award twice (2009, 2010). more Kobe Bryant (August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was an American professional basketball player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He won five NBA championships (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010) and earned the NBA Finals MVP Award twice (2009, 2010). Bryant was an 18-time All-Star and scored 81 points in a single game against the Toronto Raptors on January 22, 2006, the second-highest point total in NBA history. He also won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2018 for "Dear Basketball." Bryant retired in 2016, ending his career with 33,643 points, placing him fourth on the NBA all-time scoring list at that time. less

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"In the heat of battle when every muscle screams to give up, discipline is what separates the great from the average"
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"If you see me in a fight with a bear, pray for the bear"
Tags: Determination, Courage, Strength, Humor, Inspirational
"You have to work hard in the dark to shine in the light."
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"Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses."
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"The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win."
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"Dedication makes dreams come true."
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"Rest at the end, not in the middle"
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"My parents are my backbone. Still are. They’re the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40."
Tags: Trust, Support, Encouragement, Family, Loyalty
"After all, greatness is not for everybody."
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"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant."
Tags: Inspiration, Individuality, Legacy, Self-identity, Sports
"Rest at the end, not in the middle."
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"As a kid growing up, I never skipped steps. I always worked on fundamentals because I know athleticism is fleeting."
Tags: Personal growth, Life lessons, Hard work, Dedication, Discipline
"We all know what flopping is when we see it. The stuff that you see is where guys aren’t really getting hit at all and are just flailing around like a fish out of water."
Tags: Performance, Acting, Sports, Basketball, Drama
"There’s no need to get too crazy or bent out of shape. There are still challenges every day. But I’m still having fun. I was born to play this game. I still love it."
Tags: Overcoming challenges, Positive attitude, Stress management, Emotional control, Life enjoyment
"If I wanted to play, I’d still be playing for the Lakers. The health thing I could’ve figured out—I just don’t want to play anymore."
Tags: Basketball, Physical health, Retirement, Athlete motivation, Basketball player
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