616 Quotes by Kobe Bryant

I was aggressive. I saw how they played defense and decided to come at them.

They are the best team in the league right now. There's not much more to say about what makes them tough --versatility, execution and understanding of concepts.

I didn't quite get the look I wanted. I'm not even sure if I got it off in time.

I don't have to hear that criticism, that idotic criticism anymore.

I thought we'd have our ups and downs being that it's a new system, trying to learn it. It's just moving the ball, spacing, timing, rhythm, things like that. I knew it would kind of be like a roller-coaster ride.

Absolutely. I'd trade it in a heartbeat. It's about getting to that elite level. That's what my career is about.

I didn't know that kid had that big of (a heart). I think it was good.

I didn't expect this award [the 2008 MVP] would come to me. I'm surprised. I've played pretty well in other seasons. Our team hasn't been as good. Things just fell into place.

He thinks defense first, he's committed to playing defense for all 48 minutes.