Kobe Bryant was always known as one of the most intense athletes in sports history during his 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
However, the intensity — which was once viewed negatively — eventually shifted to become ‘Mamba Mentality,’ a mantra that is as prevalent in sports as Bryant himself. Following Bryant’s shocking and tragic death along with his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others, a number of players including Lou Williams told their stories.
Every player has some slight differences in what Mamba Mentality means to them but in all these cases, the idea of hard work and win at all costs remain true.