The Black Mamba is preparing the young Lakers for their journey through the NBA.
Kobe Bryant might be one of the most fundamentally sound guards in NBA history, but it's more than the fine points of playing the game that he's helping his young teammates with. The Los Angeles Lakers have been grinding out two-a-day practices through training camp, and the work hasn't stopped there for Bryant. He's been spending time talking to his fellow Lakers about the emotional and mental aspects of the game, imparting the knowledge he can about what it takes off the court to become great in the NBA.