Nick Kyrgios, Set to Face Novak Djokovic, Once Confessed Why Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Was His Role Model: ?Naomi Osaka Has Been Very Close to Him and He Just Loved to Help?

Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His passion and dedication to excelling in his craft inspired numerous athletes around the world. Many athletes use the ‘Mamba Mentality’ whenever they are in a tough situation. It is an attitude of mind that Kobe himself described as, “to be able to constantly try to be the best version of yourself”.

Tennis superstar Nick Kyrgios is a huge admirer of the late, great Kobe Bryant. He has a tattoo of the Los Angeles Lakers great on his right arm. “I feel like when I put on his jersey or when I see him, I just feel like when I’m out on the tennis court or training or doing anything or just in times of adversity, you kind of just want to be resilient,”?Kyrgios said.

Kobe Bryant had many admirers in the tennis circuit. Naomi Osaka and Bryant had a very close relationship and Kyrgios addressed that. He said, “He was a massive tennis fan, and he’s had some close relationship with some of the tennis players as well, like Naomi Osaka has been very close with him and he just loved to help.”

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Nick Kyrgios even stated that he tries to emulate Kobe whenever he’s playing tennis. He will be vying to win his first Grand Slam title when he faces Novak Djokovic at the Wimbledon Final.

Kobe Bryant inspired billions of people

The list of people Kobe has inspired is endless. His way of working can be applied by anyone, be it a tennis superstar or a local shop owner. While his achievements on the court of basketball are legendary, it is the way he inspired people that’ll be remembered as his legacy.

Bryant was a master of his craft whose only goal was to compete at the highest level. Novak Djokovic is another one of Bryant’s huge admirers. The 20-time Grand Slam Champion shared a heartfelt post after the tragic passing of Kobe in 2020, as he called him his great friend and mentor. He also revealed that Kobe was always there for him.

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Kobe’s legacy will continue to live on for a long, long time. He is the prime example of how hard work and persistence lead to rewards. We’ll have to wait and see who takes more inspiration from the Lakers great as Djokovic and Kyrgios prepare for the Wimbledon Final.