The smile on Kobe Bryant’s face changed as quickly as it takes for the Lakers’ standout to hit one of his many game-winning shots.
Has Bryant ever lost a game of one-on-one to any player?
“No one,” Bryant said as he offered a dismissive facial expression with furrowed eyebrows. “I’m not trying to be (arrogant.) That’s what I do.”
Former teammate J.R. Rider learned that the hard way during the 2000-01 season.
As detailed in a recent article for “The Players Tribune,” Rider talked trash to Bryant during practice. Soon enough, Bryant challenged Rider to a game of one-on-one after practice.