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The Mamba Mentality: How I Play is Kobe Bryant’s personal perspective of his life and career on the basketball court and his exceptional, insightful style of playing the game―a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Laker superstar.

In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe “The Black Mamba” Bryant decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unprecedented journey to the core of the legendary “Mamba mentality.” Citing an obligation and an opportunity to teach young players, hardcore fans, and devoted students of the game how to play it “the right way,” The Mamba Mentality takes us inside the mind of one of the most intelligent, analytical, and creative basketball players ever.

In his own words, Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. Readers will learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played through injuries. They’ll also get fascinating granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career.

Bryant’s detailed accounts are paired with stunning photographs by the Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein. Bernstein, long the Lakers and NBA official photographer, captured Bryant’s very first NBA photo in 1996 and his last in 2016―and hundreds of thousands in between, the record of a unique, twenty-year relationship between one athlete and one photographer.

The combination of Bryant’s narrative and Bernstein’s photos make The Mamba Mentality an unprecedented look behind the curtain at the career of one of the world’s most celebrated and fascinating athletes.

From the Publisher

The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant

“When it came to basketball, I had no fear.” —Kobe Bryant

The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant

“From the beginning, I wanted to be the best.” —Kobe Bryant

The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant

“From day one, I wanted to dominate.” —Kobe Bryant

The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant

“It’s just me and the basket, the court and my imagination, dreams.” —Kobe Bryant

photo by Andrew D. Bernstein

photo by Andrew D. Bernstein

photo by Andrew D. Bernstein

photo by Andrew D. Bernstein

Publisher ‏ : ‎ MCD; Illustrated edition (October 23, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0374201234
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0374201234
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.6 x 0.95 x 11.3 inches
Reviewer: Razmik
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Incredible Book
Review: Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality is an incredible book that offers a deep dive into the mindset and work ethic that made Kobe a basketball legend. The book is filled with personal anecdotes, detailed strategies, and stunning photography that brings his journey to life. What stands out most is Kobe’s relentless dedication to his craft, and this book captures that intensity perfectly. Whether you're a basketball fan or simply someone looking for inspiration, this book offers valuable lessons on discipline, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence. A must-read for anyone aiming to achieve greatness in any field. Highly recommend it!

Reviewer: Perpetual Student
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent Book!
Review: I bought this as a gift for someone, but had to confess to them that it was slightly used, because l read it more than once. It is as amazing as Kobe was. The photographs are so good! And Kobe's text gives you an insider's view of his heart, and dedication to his career, his family, and excellence. In these photos, you are there! You can see the steely stare of his opponent. You can see the look of excited anticipation as players watch to see if the shot will make it. And you can read in Kobe's own words, how he analyzed things, worked, and succeeded. It is a magical book and l think, an excellent teaching tool for anyone who wants to encourage a young athlete in their life.

Reviewer: Cmac
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good read
Review: "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play" by Kobe Bryant is a captivating read for fans of the basketball legend. Through his own words and insights, Bryant shares the mindset and dedication that propelled him to greatness on the court. The book offers valuable lessons not only for basketball players but also for anyone striving for excellence in their respective fields. Bryant's passion for the game and relentless pursuit of perfection shine through every page, inspiring readers to adopt a similar mentality in their own endeavors. Overall, it's a must-read for fans seeking a deeper understanding of Kobe Bryant's approach to basketball and life.

Reviewer: Nancy M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book!
Review: I bought this as an add on present for grandson. It far exceeded my expectations. And he loved it too!

Reviewer: VLS
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very nice
Review: I got this book for my 17 year old son who loves basketball and he loved Kobe. It contains such inspiring work ethics. The overall look and quality of the book is so much nicer than I expected. It is an excellent gift for any basketball fan. I would highly recommend.

Reviewer: Judith Anderson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Mamba Mentality
Review: Mamba Mentality Book Review In the book “Mamba Mentality,” I found it to be a very entertaining and interesting read. The best part of it all was how Kobe was the one telling all of his stories in first person. To be able to read all of the stories and advice he gave throughout the book is like talking to him in real life.Summary of the Book (SPOILER ALERT) In “Mamba Mentality,” Kobe Bryant explains how his career went and some stories he shared about what goes on behind the scenes. There are stories about his mental prep before games, how he stays healthy, at his best night in and night out, and how hard he would work to be the best he could possibly be. Kobe shares that he keep his health and condition the best it can be by finding an imbalance in his body. He explains it as if there is a weak spot in your body, that spot can be causing pain in the spot where it is. An example could be if his hip is unbalanced, that could lead to pain in his back. Kobe also worked and devoted himself to basketball arguably more than anyone. Kobe was mentally a freak. In the book, Kobe states, “Whether I hear an elite college or NBA or a Fortune 500 CEO reference the #MambaMentality, I find it very meaningful. When I see people talk about finding inspiration in it, it makes all of my hard work, all of the sweat, all of the 3 AM wakeups feel worth it. That’s why I put together this book. All these pages incorporate lessons- not just lessons on basketball, but also on the Mamba Mentality.” This is what Kobe is all about. Hard work makes Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant. There is no better example to use than him. Kobe would also tell stories and talk about other players play styles that he competed against. People such as Shaq, Lebron, Vince, KD, MJ, Paul Pierce, Tracy Mcgrady, Allen Iverson, Russell Westbrook, and Magic Johnson just to name few. He explains about Allen Iverson that to guard him it was all about timing. He said Russell Westbrook loved to guard him because he Russell loved to embrace the challenge to try to stop him. For Paul Pierce, Kobe said he was one of the toughest players he ever had to guard. There are many more stories and players Kobe talks about but those are just to name a few. Overall, Kobe wrote a tremendous, well written book that personally is one of my favorites ever.My Personal Take I found “Mamba Mentality” one of my personal favorites ever. The book was very well written, I was never not engaged in the reading, and in my opinion the coolest part was that i was like Kobe was telling these stories and details right to you. The book was in first person and to have the perspective of one of the arguably top 3 basketball players of all time was my favorite part about it. I would give it a ten out of ten rating.

Reviewer: Cory Lange
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great quality book.
Review: This is a fantastic art book but not much depth to read. It gets very repetitive quickly too. A decent photography book if you like basketball photos but the book is lacking.

Reviewer: Bama Fan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Epic! Tough to put down!
Review: Just as Kobe's game is very reminiscent of MJ's, this book is reminiscent of For the Love of the Game: My Story where MJ is sharing his thoughts about the game amidst beautiful and captivating images. This book allows you to peek into the process of how Kobe prepared and how he viewed the game, his opponents, his teammates and his life. It was very revealing and tough to put down! It also has some great lessons for life, as you can apply a lot of his mental approach and work ethic to your life to be better. This is one of those books that I will definitely take back out and re-read from time to time and it's worth having on your shelf even if you are not a big Kobe Bryant fan. Highly recommend!!

Reviewer: Lucas Costa Arantes Silva
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Ótimo pra quem é fan de esporte e de dedicação! Fora que o material do livro é de ótima qualidade.

Reviewer: Smiley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Excellent colour photos, great insights into the mechanics and psychology of basketball as the book is written by Kobe Bryant. My grandson loved it and was blown away. It will be a great resource for him as he plays competitive basketball and Kobe is his favourite player.

Reviewer: Amrit
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Who doesn't know Kobe, everyone knows him, but the work he put into becoming the Mamba is well depicted in the book. I really love the pictures that tell a clear story of his journey to become one of the greatest to ever do it. Now time to ignite your own personal Mamba Mentality. For Kobe ❤️.

Reviewer: Rutger
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Prachtig vormgegeven boek met fraaie fotos van Andrew Bernstein. Leuk kado voor de serieuze basketballer.

Reviewer: Hardev Singh Nagra
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Super interesting, and very very nice