Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest players in both NBA history and the illustrious record books of the Los Angeles Lakers for a multitude of reasons. But perhaps chief among them other than his transcendent statistical accomplishments is his legendary work ethic.
Bryant has received praise for how hard he works from all corners of the NBA, with virtually everyone who has ever encountered him speaking glowingly of how unending his competitiveness and drive to win were, and how much time they led to him spending on his craft.
The latest one of Bryant’s former teammates to speak up about what made him so great was Caron Butler, who played with Bryant for one year after the Lakers acquired him in their trade that sent Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami Heat.