Everyone looks at your watch and it represents who you are, your values and your personal style.

It never bothered me when people would say, 'You only win championships because you're playing with Shaq.' It bothered me when he said it.

The Kobe 8 is about enhanced performance. It's the most comfortable shoe I have worn. It's simplistic but has an edge to it.

There's certain companies that line up with what the brand represents. There are other things that are more investment-focused.

I'm focused on the task that lies ahead for us.

When you have empathy toward your opponents, it helps you destroy them quicker. Because you understand exactly who they are. You understand what buttons to push. You understand if they're insecure, if they fear embarrassment. And you can really hit those buttons to strike a nerve.

I have self-doubt. I have insecurity. I have fear of failure. I have nights when I show up at the arena and I'm like, 'My back hurts, my feet hurt, my knees hurt. I don't have it. I just want to chill.' We all have self-doubt. You don't deny it, but you also don't capitulate to it. You embrace it.