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Mamba Mentality : How I Play - By Kobe Bryant ( Hardcover )

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About this item

Highlights

  • The journey of basketball legend Kobe Bryant
  • Learn the meaning of the mamba mentality
  • Comes with stunning photographs taken by Hall of Fame photographer, Andrew D. Bernstein

Description



About the Book



The first book from the basketball superstar Kobe Bryant--a lavish, deep dive inside the mind of one of the most revered athletes of all time



Book Synopsis



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.



Review Quotes



"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



About The Author



Kobe Bryant (1978-2020) was 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 before retiring in 2016.

In 2018, Bryant won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film as writer of Dear Basketball, which he also narrated. He was the first African American to win the award as well as the first former professional athlete to be nominated and win an Oscar in any category.

As a philanthropist, Bryant founded the Kobe & Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation (KVBFF) and the Kobe Bryant China Fund, organizations dedicated to providing resources for educational, social, and sports programs to improve the lives of children and families in need, and encourage cultural exchanges between Chinese and U. S. middle school children. He was also an official ambassador for After-School All-Stars (ASAS), a nonprofit organization that offers after-school programs to low-income children in more than a dozen U. S. cities.

With entrepreneur Jeff Stibel, Bryant co-founded Bryant Stibel, a company designed to offer businesses specializing in technology, media, and data strategies, capital, and operational support.

Throughout his post-professional basketball career, Bryant claimed he'd never been beaten one-on-one.

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.

Dimensions (Overall): 11.1 Inches (H) x 9.2 Inch (W) x 1 Inch (D)
Weight: 2.8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Sports + Recreation, Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Basketball
Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
Format: Hardcover
Author: Kobe Bryant
Language: English
Street Date: October 23, 2018
TCIN: 53826276
UPC: 9780374201234
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-0742
Origin: Made in the USA
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Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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1 out of 5 stars
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Review - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
I ordered this book online because they didn’t have it in stores so i gave it a try and ordered it was so excited to receive the book all nice and not damaged , but i was so wrong because it came semi ripped on the edges and just look all dusty , I was supposed to give it to someone as a gift and yet i was so disappointed with the damages , i rather get the book in person then online, so don’t spend your time ordering a book online because it can come damage , i do like the book but how it came it’s just a 0.
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Check in person for damage

1 out of 5 stars
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Aebrown1991 - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Purchased two and both were damaged. Need to go in a personally look for one.
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Disappointed in packaging

3 out of 5 stars
Luna - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
The book would be fantastic (great content and photos) if it didn’t arrive damaged but the quality of packaging was terrible. There was no plastic wrapping around the book and no padding in the box so the book was damaged at the bottom of the binding when it arrived.
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Book Review

3 out of 5 stars
Jordy B - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Got this as a Christmas gift for my husband and he was excited to read it. After reading it he was a little dissappointed. Although he enjoyed the content of the book - it wasn't what he was expecting. He wanted to read more about "The Mamba Mentality" and the actual methodology behind Kobe Bryant's approach but the book was more so other people's perspectives/experiences on Kobe.
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One of the books I ever read.

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
SebastianC92 - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Excelent book! You gotta read it if you like the NBA and one of its greatest players
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Motivation

5 out of 5 stars
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Carolina - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
My son and husband ready and they both love it.
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My husband loves it

5 out of 5 stars
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ATZA20 - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Worth the money , beautifully put together! Love the photography as well.
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Mamba Mentality

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KLB - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
Our son really enjoys this book.
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Kobe bryant

5 out of 5 stars
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Kobe bryant - 4 years ago
I love the book it’s beautiful and very interesting to read
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5 out of 5 stars
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Cydney James - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
It’s about my favorite athlete and it’s someone I look up to. His mindset help me be a better leader for my college track team.
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Fast service

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Gigijd - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
Received earlier than expected! Super cool!!
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Perfect Gift

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Genn - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
This is an amazing book for any Kobe fan. It is hard covered, yearbook size, full color pictures. Honestly the best gift for any Kobe fan!
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kenia - 5 years ago
wonderful book. enter Kobe's world
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BK87 - 5 years ago
This book is a must have if you’re Kobe fan!
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Tee - 5 years ago
Amazing book by the late great Kobe Bean Bryant!
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Must Read!

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Jo - 5 years ago, Verified purchaser
required reading for any basketball fan. graphics were outstanding! very easy to read and follow.
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Ruined

1 out of 5 stars
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Teresa - 5 years ago, Verified purchaser
One of the books was damaged when it was being packed. I can't even give it as a gift as planned. Very disappointed.
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Great Find

5 out of 5 stars
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mark - 5 years ago, Verified purchaser
Great book for Kobe fans or just basketball fans in general. Kobe was always so poignant and deliberate in the way he spoke and wrote. So much insight and info in this book. I'm glad we bought it.
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Must Read!

5 out of 5 stars
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Cachaef23 - 5 years ago
Such a great book! Bought it over the holidays for our son who loves basketball. Such a good book with lots of great insight and info and Kobe is such an inspiration to so many, my son and husband both loved this book and they are not much of readers. Can’t say enough great things about it.
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