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The Mamba Mentality: How I Play is Kobe Bryant’s personal perspective of his life and career on the basketball court and his exceptional, insightful style of playing the game―a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Laker superstar.
In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe “The Black Mamba” Bryant decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unprecedented journey to the core of the legendary “Mamba mentality.” Citing an obligation and an opportunity to teach young players, hardcore fans, and devoted students of the game how to play it “the right way,” The Mamba Mentality takes us inside the mind of one of the most intelligent, analytical, and creative basketball players ever.
In his own words, Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. Readers will learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played through injuries. They’ll also get fascinating granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career.
Bryant’s detailed accounts are paired with stunning photographs by the Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein. Bernstein, long the Lakers and NBA official photographer, captured Bryant’s very first NBA photo in 1996 and his last in 2016―and hundreds of thousands in between, the record of a unique, twenty-year relationship between one athlete and one photographer.
The combination of Bryant’s narrative and Bernstein’s photos make The Mamba Mentality an unprecedented look behind the curtain at the career of one of the world’s most celebrated and fascinating athletes.
From the Publisher
The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant
“When it came to basketball, I had no fear.” —Kobe Bryant
The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant
“From the beginning, I wanted to be the best.” —Kobe Bryant
The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant
“From day one, I wanted to dominate.” —Kobe Bryant
The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant
“It’s just me and the basket, the court and my imagination, dreams.” —Kobe Bryant
photo by Andrew D. Bernstein
photo by Andrew D. Bernstein
photo by Andrew D. Bernstein
photo by Andrew D. Bernstein
Publisher : MCD; Illustrated edition (October 23, 2018)
Language : English
Hardcover : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 0374201234
ISBN-13 : 978-0374201234
Item Weight : 3.15 pounds
Dimensions : 9.6 x 0.95 x 11.3 inches
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Customers find the book very informative about basketball and self. They also appreciate the memorabilia and writing quality, describing it as lavish and extravagant. Readers also say the book is a great gift with gorgeous photos. However, some customers feel the writing style lacks depth.
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