Damian Lillard, Kobe Bryant, Mamba Mentality, Portland Trail Blazers. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
While Kobe Bryant tends to be remembered as the villain in Trail Blazers’ folklore, his competitive spirit and approach to the game is something that anybody who loves the game of basketball can admire, respect, and strive to emulate. Bryant’s famous slogan, “Mamba Mentality” encapsulates what he stood for, not just on the basketball court, but in life as a whole.
“Mamba Mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most.