Kobe Bryant recently announced this will be his final year playing. As we near the retirement of one of the greatest players ever, Kobe Bryant. I thought it would be important that you are informed with his insane work ethic and some of the stories that many had said about him.
http://www.viralhoops.com/kobe-bryant-motivational-stories/
My favorite story that I heard is the one about calling his trainer. He called his trainer at 3:45 in the morning to see if he could work him out. When he got there he said that Kobe was already drenched in sweat and it wasn't even 5 in the morning. First of all, lets be honest when was the last time that you woke up at 5 for any reason. Then he said that he left and Kobe was still working on his craft. Then we came back for the Team USA practice (at about 11) Kobe had not stopped working and was barely finishing the routine he had started when his trainer left! Nearly 8 hours and practice had not begun yet. That is flat out ridiculous. I admire that story so much
He went on to speak how Kobe had hit a game winner against Spain to win the Gold Medal, coincidence?
People tend to think that the greatest players don't put the work in. Kobe moved in silence and did not boast about the work that he put in, he spoke with results. Whether you respect him or not. You have to respect his work ethic, and still at 38 years old hes doing it better than some rookies. As we near retirement of possibly the second best shooting guard ever (Behind Michael Jordan) we should reflect on all the memories and great stories about possibly the greatest Laker ever.
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