616 Quotes by Kobe Bryant

Trust me, setting things up right from the beginning will avoid a ton of tears and heartache.

These young guys are playing checkers. I’m out there playing chess.

I want to see if I can. I don’t know if I can. I want to find out. I want to see. I’m going to do what I always do: I’m going to break it down to its smallest form, smallest detail, and go after it. Day by day, one day at a time.

I create my own path. It was straight and narrow. I looked at it this way: you were either in my way or out of it.

When I have the chance to guard Michael Jordan, I want to guard him. I want him. It’s the ultimate challenge.

A lot of people say they want to be great, but they’re not willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve greatness.

It’s hard for me to grasp the concept of somebody being nervous when I’m talking to them.

From the beginning, I wanted to be the best. I had a constant craving, a yearning, to improve and be the best.

My parents are my backbone. Still are. They’re the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40.