Kobe Bryant

As far as carrying the torch for the years to come, I don't know. I just want to be the best basketball player I can be.
Kobe Bryant

I don?t want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant

I'm playing against great players, playing against the best in the world. The competition - that's what I've always wanted.
Kobe Bryant

As far as carrying the torch for the years to come, I don't know. I just want to be the best basketball player I can be.
Kobe Bryant

When I'm finished playing, I want people to say, 'He handled this well, he kept his cool.
Kobe Bryant

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

Sometimes I do wonder what college would have been like. But I made my decision.
Kobe Bryant

I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.
Kobe Bryant

Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise.
Kobe Bryant

What I'm doing right now, I'm chasing perfection.
Kobe Bryant

My parents are my backbone. Still are. They're the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40.
Kobe Bryant