A lot of late nights in the gym, a lot of early mornings, especially when your friends are going out, you're going to the gym, those are the sacrifices that you have to make if you want to be an NBA basketball player.

When I was a little kid I used to play with guys twice my age, so, I was the last one picked, so if I picked I knew that I had to get the ball to the scorer if I wanted to stay on the court, so that was pretty much my job.

Kobe enjoys that situation. Stepping up and making the big basket or being involved in a key play.

Championship teams are built on being prepared, playing unselfishly and being held accountable.

I try to anticipate exactly where my teammates are going to be. Sometimes I look good. Sometimes I look bad.

I've learned a lot at home and been able to take what I've learned at home to the court.

Growing up, Magic Johnson was my idol. He was a good example. He could always pass the ball extremely well and get his teammates involved.