Kobe Bryant
Definition
Kobe Bryant (1978–2020) was an American professional basketball player, widely considered one of the greatest of all time, who played his entire 20-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
A five-time NBA champion, 18-time All-Star, and two-time Finals MVP, he was renowned for his scoring prowess, clutch performances, and the 'Mamba Mentality' – a philosophy of relentless drive and mental toughness.
Beyond basketball, Bryant was an Academy Award-winning filmmaker, philanthropist, and cultural icon whose legacy endures through his influence on sports, business, and storytelling.
Examples
My crossover dribble dreams were shattered when I realized I'd never pull off a Kobe Bryant ankle-breaker without tripping over my own sneakers.
Channeling Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality, she turned her coffee spill into a motivational TED Talk about resilience.
Kobe Bryant's fadeaway was so smooth, it made defenders question their life choices mid-air.
In a world of quick fades, Kobe Bryant's 81-point game remains the ultimate flex on shortcut culture.