The book introduces readers to the legendary philosophy of self-development and competition that immortalized basketball superstar Kobe Bryant as one of the game's greatest ever. Bryant details his understanding of the sport and documents who he inspired and learned from, how he played through pain and why he refused to accept defeat. He shares his attitude to constant learning and work on himself, getting better every day with his teammates. Page after page, game after game, Bryant deconstructs specific opponents throughout his career, from Michael Jordan to LeBron James.It's all accompanied by stunning photography by NBA Hall of Famer Andrew D. Bernstein, who captured the first and Kobe's last appearance as a "lakeman" and many other rare moments. THE MAMBA MENTALITY is a symbol of how a great athlete dedicated his life to his calling and main passion - basketball and the game.

For Apple devices, a computer with iTunes installed is required to play the file correctly.