Kobe Bryant was one of the most fiercely competitive players in the history of the NBA. Kobe almost relished the idea of people underestimating him, as it put a chip on his shoulder that he used to motivate him and perform at the highest level. One reporter learned this lesson the hard way.
During a training session, a reporter challenged Kobe Bryant to make a half-court shot with his left hand, and if Kobe did, the reporter would have to do 200 push-ups. Kobe, to his credit, made the shot without being fazed at all. Bryant kept his end of the deal and then made the reporter do 200 push-ups, or at least as many as he could.
Kobe Bryant once bet a reporter 200 pushups that he could hit a half court shot….left-handed. 😂https://t.co/wVeEizcbxv
— TodayInSports (@TodayInSportsCo) March 3, 2021
Fans of Kobe Bryant knew that he wasn’t going to miss the shot even before he took the shot. Bryant had a mindset unlike any other player in the history of the NBA, having unrivaled confidence in himself and his ability to make shots or take over any game that he was playing.
Kobe Bryant Hated Losing
Kobe Bryant, much like his idol Michael Jordan, had an unquenchable thirst for winning. He wanted to win at any and every endeavor he undertook in life. And so, he would work harder than any other player around him to make sure he was ready for the big moments.
Recently, Gilbert Arenas spoke about how Kobe Bryant was one of the most hardworking players he had ever seen. Bryant’s desire to win was on another level, and it brought him incredible success during his career. Bryant won 5 NBA championships, 2 Finals MVPs, and a regular season MVP trophy, along with multiple-time All-Star, All-Defensive, and All-NBA team selections across his career.
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