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Kobe Bryant's 'The Mamba Mentality: How I Play' likely to become a playbook for NFL players

MIAMI — Frank Clark’s eyes narrowed after he heard the inquiry, his brow furrowing ever so slightly. Of all the questions he fielded, this is the one he can’t believe he’s being asked.

This was Monday, Super Bowl Media Night at Marlins Park, and while reporters had 60 minutes to pepper Clark with rapid fire questions, only one — Do you have the book “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play” by Kobe Bryant? — seemed to surprise the 26-year-old.

Of course,” Clark said. “Of course, I’ve got ‘Mamba Mentality.’ Come on, man, it’s sitting on my office desk right now.