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The American Hero was up early in the morning, even as his offseason had begun. But what he did then shocked people. Max Homa was part of the United States squad that competed in this year’s Ryder Cup. Despite the team falling against the Europeans, Homa was one of the bright spots for the team, as he scored the most points.

After declaring how the dedication of Kobe Bryant to his game has always inspired Homa to be better, he revealed on social media how he spent his morning that day.

Does Max Homa have the Mamba mentality?

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Following his defeat, Max Homa is determined to get better and wants to train more than ever. In this journey, he revealed how a certain basketball player has always inspired him.

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Earlier today, he shared his thoughts on social media and how Kobe Bryant has always motivated him with his dedication to this craft.

He talked about Kobe Bryant’s dedication and how he worked and practiced a lot when no one was watching in order to be his best version. Max Homa is ready for the offseason and wants to help his team win the next Ryder Cup.

So fans were expecting that he was training when he woke up at 4 a.m. in his off-season. But funny enough, Max Homa revealed that he was scrolling on his phone for two hours.

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He posted on Twitter, “First day of the off-season at home and I woke up at 4 a.m. I’ve read so many stories like this about Kobe and his dedication when no one was watching and he had every excuse to take a break. It’s one of many things I admire about him. I scrolled on my phone for 2 hours.”

Well, not everyone can have the Mamba mentality and the work ethic of Kobe Bryant. Kobe’s work ethic has always rubbed off on people and has influenced both his teammates and his opponents.

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Kobe Bryant’s work ethic is unmatched

There are so many stories of Kobe always being in the gym and outworking everyone else. It’s his dedication to be great and to win that pushes him to do so. Allen Iverson once revealed that he went to LA and met Kobe. After meeting Kobe, he told him that he was going to the club. Kobe told Iverson that he would take him to the club. Once they reached the club, Kobe said that he was heading back to the gym.

Similarly, Caron Butler played for the Lakers for one season when Kobe was there. He has revealed in interviews that Kobe taught him what it means to be a professional and to work hard. Even Kevin Durant has talked about getting inspired by Kobe Bryant. Durant said that Kobe was one of the best players in the league and still put in the most effort in the gym. That made him understand the Mamba mentality.

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Do you think Max Homa can have Kobe Bryant’s work ethic? Let us know in the comments!