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The Mamba Mentality: How I Play Hardcover – 6 March 2020

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In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant has 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.

For the first time, and 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.

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  6. ISBN-10
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  7. ISBN-13
    978-0374201234
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The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant

“When it came to basketball, I had no fear.” —Kobe Bryant

photo by Andrew D. Bernstein

photo by Andrew D. Bernstein

photo by Andrew D. Bernstein

photo by Andrew D. Bernstein

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"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

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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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farrar Straus Giroux (6 March 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0374201234
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0374201234
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 23.75 x 2.54 x 28.7 cm
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Kobe Bryant is an Academy Award winner, New York Times best-selling author and CEO of Granity Studios, a multi-media content creation company. He spends every day focused on creating stories that inspire the next generation of athletes to be the best versions of themselves. In a previous life, Kobe was a five-time NBA champion, two-time NBA Finals MVP, NBA MVP, and two-time Olympic gold medalist. He hopes to share what he’s learned with young athletes around the world.

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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Another angle that works
Reviewed in Australia on 2 January 2024
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Surprised by the format. Great photos and short bites of information by Kobe. Enjoyable read, and a change from the expected autobiography of other sportsman.
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Katelin
5.0 out of 5 stars Book
Reviewed in Australia on 5 July 2023
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Sooo good it has pictures and talks about how to become a better player has quotes it’s amazing
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Read
Reviewed in Australia on 18 December 2023
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Great read about one of the greatest NBA players in history
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Sergii Kozyrev
5.0 out of 5 stars Mamba mentality mode activated
Reviewed in Australia on 12 November 2023
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Mamba mentality mode activated. The book is for sure a read for those who love basketball and for those who will love this game after the read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mentality book
Reviewed in Australia on 27 November 2023
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Awesome book to read from a huge fan
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4.0 out of 5 stars Passionate and Intensity
Reviewed in Australia on 28 December 2022
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It gives an insight into how he learnt his craft and adjustments he made. I found it slower in the middle but the first half really drew me in
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D. Sanders
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2023
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Great Book, it really illustrates the mental toughness Kobe had throughout his career/life. His ability to gather information and apply to his life was really inspiring and shows how you can be successful in life. It's sad that he passed away too soon RIP 'MAMBA'
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Hard Cover Book
Reviewed in Australia on 6 March 2020
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This book arrived Thursday 5th March, 2020 after waiting for a new release of this very popular book.
I was taken back with this book, so much better than I had expected, great photos included throughout.
This is a gift for my daughter as she is a great fan of the LA Lakers Basketball Team but I did check it out first & so pleased that I did.
Well presented & I am sure any fan would be so happy to have this book in their possession/collection.
I highly recommend it especially for LA Lakers Fans, Basketball fans in general or the inspiration of Kobe Bryant.
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Smiley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bday gift for my grandson
Reviewed in Canada on 9 April 2024
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Excellent colour photos, great insights into the mechanics and psychology of basketball as the book is written by Kobe Bryant. My grandson loved it and was blown away. It will be a great resource for him as he plays competitive basketball and Kobe is his favourite player.
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Perpetual Student
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!
Reviewed in the United States on 1 April 2024
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I bought this as a gift for someone, but had to confess to them that it was slightly used, because l read it more than once. It is as amazing as Kobe was. The photographs are so good! And Kobe's text gives you an insider's view of his heart, and dedication to his career, his family, and excellence. In these photos, you are there! You can see the steely stare of his opponent. You can see the look of excited anticipation as players watch to see if the shot will make it. And you can read in Kobe's own words, how he analyzed things, worked, and succeeded. It is a magical book and l think, an excellent teaching tool for anyone who wants to encourage a young athlete in their life.
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Rutger
5.0 out of 5 stars Prachtig vormgegeven boek
Reviewed in the Netherlands on 30 March 2024
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Prachtig vormgegeven boek met fraaie fotos van Andrew Bernstein. Leuk kado voor de serieuze basketballer.
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Hardev Singh Nagra
5.0 out of 5 stars God like book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 March 2024
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Super interesting, and very very nice
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Nicolò
5.0 out of 5 stars Mamba mentality key
Reviewed in Italy on 8 January 2024
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Here's the mamba mentality in a nutshell: do you want to get good at something? make it your life. don't think about anything else. take any chance to make a step further towards your goal. Here Kobe is pretty much only talking about basketball. And although I don't care about the sport, it was eye-opening nonetheless: the whole mentality is "it must be all about your goal".
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