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.

A lot of times things get blown out of proportion in a negative light, especially in the NBA, ... But there are a lot of players in the NBA who really care about the community and want to use their basketball-playing ability for a good cause.

I think that game is a testament to what happens when you put no ceiling to what you're capable of doing.

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've got four dogs, and I just don't do dog doo. I'm a diva when it comes to that.

It's not about the number of hours you practice, it's about the number of hours your mind is present during the practice

Pooper scooper? Yeah, I've done it a few times. Every once in a while, you have to.