After retiring from professional basketball, Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unprecedented journey into the heart of the legendary "Mamba mentality." With an obligation and an opportunity to teach young players, hardcore fans, and dedicated students of the game how to play it "the right way," The Mamba Mentality takes us into the spirit of one of the most intelligent basketballs, analytical and creative players ever.

In his own words, Bryant reveals his detailed approach and the steps he has taken to prepare himself mentally and physically, not only for a successful game but also for excellence. Readers will learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played against injuries. They will also get fascinating grainy details if he breaks down specific games and competitions during his career.

- What is the book about?

- About the author

- Summary of the Mamba mentality

- Biography of Kobe Bryant

- The Mamba mentality

- The Kobe routine

- Time management

- Kobe obstacles

- Diversion control

- The Mamba Mentality Quotes

- Summaries of related books

- About Mamba mentality

- About winning mentality

- NBA career and relationship with teammate

Bryant's detailed accounts are combined with beautiful photos from Andrew or Bernstein, Hall of Fame photographer. Bernstein, for many years an official photographer for the Lakers and NBA, made Bryant's first NBA photo in 1996 and his last in 2016 - and hundreds of thousands in between, the record for a unique twenty-year relationship between an athlete and photographer.