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

I also play a little bit of Tiger Woods once in awhile. Get on the golf course there, and pretend that I'm beating him.

There's always room for improvement. We have a nucleus that's pretty good. You want players that will help.

Yeah, I'm excited about it, my teammates are telling me to look at the basket, so that's what I'm trying to do.

Passing is contagious. There's nothing better than making the pass that gives someone an easy hoop.

Good teams beat you with speed. Great teams beat you with spacing and timing.

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