There's a much bigger world out there.

The Black Mamba collection of watches is me: It is my alter ego, so to speak. As I mentioned before, it is sharp, cutting edge and sleek which are characteristics I try to apply when I’m out there on the basketball court.

Basketball is my refuge, my sanctuary. I go back to being a kid on the playground. When I get here, it's all good.

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

I had some shots that I felt like I should've made; I just didn't make them. I'm not going to shoot the ball great every night.

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

It's disgusting, but my father taught me when your mouth gets dry, just suck the sweat out of your own jersey. There's no bravado to any of it; it's just a disgusting little trick.