The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

“Warning: Be prepared for an adventure in high-level basketball … This book is a window into the mind of someone who mastered the game.” –Phil Jackson

“Kobe knew that to be the best you need a different approach from everyone else … Enjoy this magnificent book. I have no doubt that you will be inspired.” –Pau Gasol

“Revealing…beautifully captured…candid.” –Los Angeles Times

“The future NBA Hall of Famer explores his process and craft … From training to practice to recovery to mental preparation to highly technical descriptions of his mechanics–and those of his opponents–he delves into it all. The book will appeal to die-hard basketball fans intrigued by one of the game’s brightest minds … An ideal gift for the Lakers fan in the house.” –Kirkus Reviews

“Bryant is inarguably among the top 20 basketball players of all time: five-time champion, 18-time all-star, the list goes on. But overshadowing all the achievement is his legendary work ethic, drive, and devotion to the craft of basketball … Bryant offers plenty of anecdotes about teammates and opponents. What sets this book apart from the competition is Bernstein’s photography. It’s wonderful.” –Booklist (starred review)

“The next best thing to a courtside seat watching Bryant drive to the basket during his glory days with the L.A. Lakers.” –USA Today

“Revealing, candid, inspirational.” –Amazon Book Review

“This book will inspire you to live a “Mamba Mentality” way of life moving forward. The mindset of not relying on others for your own success, taking responsibility for your actions, moving according to the plan, and of course, living life to the fullest. All of this while inspiring others to push themselves to their limit as well.“–Enstars

”Bryant has an incredibly detailed approach to preparation…not just a physical approach; it’s also mental, [and it] can be applied outside of the game…Inspiring, informative, and entertaining.” –Chris Schleup, The Amazon Book Review

“Whether someone is trying to become the next NBA great or achieve some sort of semblance of success, Bryant’s dedication to being a cut above the rest is sure to help encourage readers to meet their own goals.”–L.A. Taco

“Perfect to help the aspiring basketball player in your life learn how to excel both mentally and physically.” –ESPN

Kobe Bryant is one of the most accomplished and celebrated athletes of all time. Over the course of his twenty-year career-all played with the Los Angeles Lakers-he won five NBA championships, two Olympic gold medals, eighteen All-Star selections, and four All-Star Game MVP awards, among many other achievements. Bryant retired in 2016. He still claims he’s never been beaten one-on-one. Bryant died in January 2020.

Andrew D. Bernstein’s photography has appeared in thousands of newspapers and on magazine covers worldwide. Bernstein is the long-time official photographer for the Los Angeles Lakers and the senior photographer for the NBA. He is the 2018 recipient of the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame. He regularly appears on ESPN’s SportsCenter and other national television and radio programs.

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.