I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success.

It's hard for me to grasp the concept of somebody being nervous when I'm talking to them.

I have my own identity ... The whole Michael thing does drive me nuts sometimes because people won't leave it alone. He's bald, I have hair. He's almost 40, I'm 22. Seriously though, I wish people would let it be and let me just be Kobe.

I wear the number 10 Jersey for the US National Team in honour of the Greatest athlete I have ever seen: Messi.

Christmas morning, I'm going to open presents with my kids. I'm going to take pictures of them opening the presents. Then I'm going to come to the Staples Center and get ready to work.

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

It's wonderful for the players. It's a huge challenge and a huge responsibility for us to get our act together, get our butts in gear. Phil isn't going to bail us out because of our mental lapses.