In Kobe Bryant’s MUSE, set to air Feb. 28, he talks about going against Jordan for the first time. For a normal person it would be difficult to go against one of your heroes, but the Lakers legend was not deterred. Bryant as a young, baby-faced rookie had the same kind of fearlessness as a 10-year veteran. That kind of mental toughness could never be taught.
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If possible, Bryant probably has more competitiveness now than he ever did. In a piece for The Players’ Tribune, he writes about his drive and how even though it’s a game, it’s not really a game. The 19-year veteran was voted into the All-Star game this year and even though he won’t be participating, he reiterates that’s the kind of competition that he lives for.
“When I play, I compete, and if you’re too busy acting cool for the fans or celebrities courtside then I will demolish you in front of them,” Bryant writes.
Just don’t look him in the eye, buddy.
