The Mamba Mentality: How I Play Summary
Kobe Bryant

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play Overview

The Mamba Mentality, written by Kobe Bryant and featuring photographs by Andrew D. Bernstein, is subtitled “How I Play.” Part-memoir and part-player handbook, the photographs and text examine Kobe’s approach as a player, and primarily on how he shaped training and play with the single goal of being the best. Within that examination, the text and photos consider themes such as the importance of training, professional relationships, and the different sides of Kobe’s personality.