‘Mamba Always Knew’ – Nick Kyrgios, an Ardent Kobe Bryant Fan, Re-Lives the Legend’s Emotional Advice to Young Athletes

Australian tennis ace Nick Kyrgios is a huge Kobe Bryant fan. The 27-year-old idolizes him and always looks up to the late legendary NBA star for motivation in his life. Recently, the 27-year-old shared an inspirational quote from the late NBA star regarding the same.

Although his matches are intense and tough, a lot of us don’t know about the practice that goes behind these matches. Kyrgios gives paramount importance to his practice sessions. It is something he has learned from his idol, Kobe Bryant.

How Kobe Bryant inspired Nick Kyrgios to work harder in practice sessions

Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest NBA stars of all time. While the legend is not with us anymore, his words of wisdom still inspire many. One of his greatest admirers is Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios. The Aussie recently shared an old video of Bryant where he speaks about the importance of an intense and tiring training regime. Here’s what he said.

“These practices are meant to be competitive. If your practices aren’t more competitive than the games themselves, you are doing the wrong thing.”

Bryant further added, “most of these teams and coaches have gotten into a mindset of resting players. Oh, it’s too much. We are gonna practice lightly, light day. There’s no day off. You show up and you work. You practice, and practices are going to be worse.”

Sharing the video on his Instagram story, Kyrgios wrote, “My practices are by far worse. Mamba always knew.”

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Cross-sports admiration is a great thing to see. While Bryant entertained with his skills in basketball, Kyrgios is using his lessons to improve his tennis skills.

Kyrgios wants the ATP coach of the year award

Discussing Kyrgios’ practice regime, how can we forget that the 27-year-old did amazingly well in the Wimbledon all on his own? The Aussie was without a coach when he made it to the Wimbledon final earlier this year. Continuing his great form on grass, he secured a place in the final against Novak Djokovic.

Although the Aussie could not cross the last hurdle, he must be proud of himself. And he surely is. The 27-year-old recently said that he deserves the ATP coach of the year award for making it to the Wimbledon final all on his own.

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While Kyrgios intended it jokingly, isn’t he using the life lessons from Bryant as his coaching manual? That way, Kyrgios has one of the best coaches in the world with him.