I don't just try to score. The challenge is elevating my teammates to be able to win a championship.

I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant.

I was probably born a scorer, but I was made a winner. Whatever works, whatever wins championships, wins games, that's what I do.

If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.

I'm chasing perfection.

I wouldn't say I'm a ball hog. I'm a shooter.

I didn't expect this award [the 2008 MVP] would come to me. I'm surprised. I've played pretty well in other seasons. Our team hasn't been as good. Things just fell into place.