"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
Growing up in Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant was always more than just a basketball player. On the court, he was a fierce competitor putting his "mamba mentality" on display, showing night in and night out why he is one the greatest players to ever play the game. Off the court, he was a family man and someone who supported his community and inspired young people to chase their dreams. There was just a sense of community in LA that Kobe helped represent. He introduced me to the world of baksetball, and showed me what it meant to be disciplined, determined and achieve great things. This is my personal dedication to Kobe Bryant. Rest in peace, Mamba.
quote from goalcast.com; photos from yahoo.com, nba.com, theundefeated.com, and latimes.com