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

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

The motivation for me is just the game itself, just playing the game the right way and trying to win, compete every time I step out there on the floor. That's motivation enough for me to go out there and play well.

For us to be the team that got him that historic 10th championship is special for us.

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

Each moment of my life I was dreaming of how great I could be, and continued working hard. Each time I closed my eyes I could see me shining bright like a sun.

There's a much bigger world out there.