Kobe Bryant’s Dedication to the Game Once Magnificently Inspired the Entire 2008 Redeem Team to Hit the Gym
Kobe Bryant’s relentless need to constantly improve his craft is well known. He even inspired the 2008 Olympic team to hit the gym!
The Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant, is notoriously remembered for being an absolute monster when it came to training. Hell, the man would wake up as early as 4:00 in the morning to go to the gym.
Even in the off-season, Kobe was always looking to up his game. So much so, that his legendary determination and dedication earned him his own nickname, ‘The Mamba Mentality’.
This mindset was the key to the Lakers legend’s success, helping him win 5 NBA championships and numerous individual accolades in his 20-year career. Heck, it even helped him motivate entire teams to hit the gym.
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Kobe Bryant made the entire Redemption Team go to the gym after he chose to work out instead of going to clubs.
The Redeem Team documentary is finally available on Netflix and focuses entirely on the 2008 Olympic basketball team. A team featuring the likes of LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwayne Wade.
Another key figure on the team was none other than the late great Kobe ‘Bean’ Bryant. The heart and soul of the team, Bryant was the quintessential leader of The Redeem Team, leading them both on the court and by example.
In fact, Kobe’s dedication to getting better caused the entire team to stop going to the clubs and join him in the gym. In a clip about Mamba, Carlos Boozer, LeBron, Melo and D-Wade recalled how they once came back from a night out and saw Bryant ready to hit the gym at 5:00 in the morning.
Kobe Bryant’s dedication to the game. 😤🐍
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— Central Hoop (@TheHoopCentral) October 7, 2022
There’s no denying that Kobe is the definition of true leadership. It’s safe to say the 2008 team wouldn’t have gotten anywhere without him.
Kobe Bryant never allowed himself to relax until he finished the job and secured victory.
There is no denying that Kobe was obsessed with improving himself. However, he was probably more obsessed with winning, not allowing himself to relax as long as the job wasn’t done.
“The job is not done.”
On this day in 2009… Kobe Bryant made it clear that his goal was to win it all! #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/csxuGwWm1I
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) June 8, 2022
A role model for any young basketball player looking to turn professional, Kobe’s legacy as a hard worker and true professional will never be forgotten.
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