Kobe’s Mamba Mentality From Day One

Kobe’s Mamba Mentality From Day One

Author: The Daily News Now! June 7, 2026 Duration: 1:46
Los Angeles Lakers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Nick Van Exel reveals how Kobe Bryant, as an 18-year-old rookie buried behind five starters, already believed he was the best one-on-one player in the league—and proved it with relentless work ethic. Even after airballs, Kobe hit the gym, outworking legends like Ginobili and Nowitzki. Van Exel recalls Kobe playing one-on-one against four teammates post-practice, scoring points only if he won—no mercy, no excuses. That fierce drive, born in his rookie year, was the true origin of the “Mamba Mentality.” Today, as Luka Doncic emerges as the Lakers’ new leader, Van Exel’s story reminds us: greatness is forged in the grind, not just the glory.

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